From true freshmen to redshirt sophomores, some of the most exciting college football performances of 2021 are coming from athletes who are not yet eligible for the NFL draft. When players thrive at such young ages, it's hard not to imagine just how great these budding stars could become before leaving campus.
The following are some of the 2021 college football underclassmen who are standing out when it comes to both game highlights and the PFF database.
Jalen Carter, IDL, Georgia
Georgia's defense is clearly the best in the country. In an age when offense often dictates which schools capture conference titles and national championships, Georgia's defense has yet to face an offense that challenges it for a full 60 minutes.