Seven weeks into the 2021 college football campaign, all the preseason prognostications about the true freshmen who would make an impact are sorting themselves out.
Some predictions have come true, some surprises have broken through and others have not yet made an impact. Either way, there is sufficient evidence to give an update to the list of true freshman All-Americans to recognize the first-year players sticking out on their respective teams.
Here is a look at the midseason true freshmen on pace to make the final All-America list at the end of the season.
Quarterback
Tom Luginbill: Caleb Williams, Oklahoma
Williams makes the list after just two games, but what he did was enough for me. He can beat defenses with his arm or legs and has amazing leadership qualities. I see a big second half of football for Williams, as his dynamic skill set fits Lincoln Riley's scheme better than Spencer Rattler's.
Tom VanHaaren: Williams, Oklahoma
I agree that two games are enough to add Williams to the list. The fact that he was so poised against Texas, in a back-and-forth game, and led Oklahoma to a win was remarkable. He didn't look like a true freshman against TCU, either. If these two games are indicative of the rest of the season, Williams should be among the leaders at the position for the second half.
