The son of Brad Johnson is entering his sixth year of college after rehabbing a broken leg, still hoping that he can play his way into the NFL draft.

The next Manning takes the reins, the first-ever QB trade (sort of) and transfers, freshmen and returning starters who will be must watch this season.

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