The best college football player in the nation is also its biggest Freak, and he won’t turn 20 until after Thanksgiving. Smith entered college with a ton of hype and backed it up with 76 catches for 1,315 yards and 15 touchdowns for the national champions. He led the country with six receptions of at least 50 yards.

The Wisconsin Badgers have a few under-the-radar top-tier athletes entering the 2025 football season, according to The Athletic's Bruce Feldman.