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National Signing Day may be college football’s version of Christmas. But it’s not until spring practice — or even the summer — before teams get an inkling about which players may be able to provide immediate help.
We’ve taken a look at five 2016 class signees at every position that should be able to make an impact this fall.
Below you’ll find the player that may make the biggest contribution in ’16 as well as a link to each positional story.
OFFENSE
Quarterbacks: Jacob Eason, Georgia
Running backs: Devwah Whaley, Arkansas
Receivers: Tyrie Cleveland, Florida
Tight ends: Isaac Nauta, Georgia
Offensive line: Gregory Little, Ole Miss
DEFENSE
Defensive ends: McTelvin Agim, Arkansas
Defensive tackles: Derrick Brown, Auburn
Linebackers: Ben Davis, Alabama
Cornerbacks: Chauncey Gardner, Florida
Safeties: Deontay Anderson, Ole Miss
SPECIALISTS
Kickers/punters: Braden Mann, Texas A&M
An itinerant journalist, Christopher has moved between states 11 times in seven years. Formally an injury-prone Division I 800-meter specialist, he now wanders the Rockies in search of high peaks.