It’s Big 12 preview week. Here is a look at five players who need bounceback seasons.
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BIG 12 WEEK: Top five MVP candidates | Coaches report | Five best position groups | Top freshmen
ACC WEEK: Top five MVP candidates | Five best position groups | Coach report | Players in need of bounceback seasons | Freshmen to watch | Sleepers | Predictions for each team | Impact transfers | NFL Draft prospects
SEC WEEK: Top five MVP candidates | Coach report | Five best position groups | Players needing bounceback seasons | Top true freshmen | Sleepers | Predictions for each team | Impact transfers | NFL Draft prospects
BIG TEN WEEK: Five MVP candidates in the Big Ten | Five best position groups | Coach report | Five players needing bounceback seasons | Freshmen to watch | Sleepers | Predictions for each team | Impact transfers | NFL Draft prospects
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1. RB Kennedy Brooks, Oklahoma
Brooks opted out of the 2020 season, and there were times the Sooners could have used him. Now he will partner with Eric Gray to form a dynamic duo for OU.
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2. QB Skylar Thompson, Kansas State
Thompson started off the season well before going down to a season-ending injury early, and he’s clearly the pulse of the offense so he needs to have a huge year.
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3. DL Jalen Redmond, Oklahoma
Like Brooks, Redmond opted out last season. He will lead arguably the best defensive line in the Big 12 this season.
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4. DB KJ Martin, West Virginia
Martin was hurt early last year after showing some good signs, and with the loss of some key defensive backs to the transfer portal he will be counted on to rebound.
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5. OL Wes Harris, TCU
Harris was playing well on the inside last year before going down to injury. He’s the most physical and strongest player on the line, so he’s much needed.
