On3 launched its list ranking the leading 100 gamers in college football — and there has actually been some debate near the top of the rankings.
Georgia tight end Brock Bowers wound up getting ranked No. 4 in general, which one area behind Ohio State pass receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. at No. 3. On3’s Clark Brooks, a co-author of the list, aka Stat Cat, explained to JD PicKell why this holds true.
“At the end of the day a WR1 is going to be more impactful than a tight end would. … Sometimes, explosive plays are going to be a little more important, impactful than consistency,” Stat Cat informed PicKell while breaking down the list. “He’s 6-foot-3, 200-plus pounds. If you wanted to build a receiver in the lab — with a Hall of Fame father, mind you — where else would you start then with Marvin Harrison Jr.?”
“His body control is fantastic. He has this trait known as late hands — he’s not just running down the field with his hands up. He’s waiting until the last second to pop his hands up which gives defenders less chances to react to that, helping himself out in the long run.”
During his sophomore season in 2022, Harrison taken 77 receptions for 1,263 lawns and 14 goals for the Buckeyes. He’s due for a similarly as efficient season, even without the services of brand-new Houston Texans quarterback CJ Stroud — which likewise makes Harrison among the leading potential customers in the 2024 NFL Draft.
Bowers likewise makes that list of way-too-early prospective top-five draft choices. Also heading into his 3rd season of college football, Bowers has actually acquired 119 catches for 1,824 lawns and 20 goals. He even has 165 lawns hurrying and 4 goals.
“When you look at Brock Bowers, there’s not a whole lot to hate on,” Brooks said. “Very rarely do you see a tight end take a jet sweep to the house, untouched. Very rarely do you see tight ends used as an outlet screen threat. Very rarely can you use that same person down the seams and along the sideline as a deep threat.”
Whether you favor Harrison or more towards Bowers, there’s no rejecting how crucial they are to their group’s efforts. Ohio State and Georgia’s offenses won’t always live and pass away by their efficiency — however they will definitely be the most impactful gamer for their particular teams.
