Impact freshmen: Big Ten
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Coming out of high school Stanley had great hands, was very consistent, ran great routes and was very skilled in his ability to go up and get the ball. He has come into Nebraska, done a lot of those same things and really put himself in a position for a starting spot. It looks like he is going to be the No. 3 wide receiver to start the season and have a chance to make some big plays. -- Jason Howell, Mid-South analyst
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"There was never a time when I saw Vaughn perform in high school where I came away disappointed, so it shouldn't come a surprise that he's already pushing for playing time at Illinois. His speed should go a long way in the Big Ten and assuming he gets enough touches, he should quickly become a big part of the Illini offensive attack." -- Woody Wommack, Southeast analyst
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A virtual unknown coming out of high school, Austin went to Milford Academy in New York for a prep year to get his SAT scores up. Now Austin is in position to start for Rutgers, bringing great size to a thin position on the Scarlet Knights' roster. At 6-foot-2, Austin should be able to compete with those big receivers in the Big Ten. -- Adam Friedman, Mid-Atlantic analyst
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Daniels was the headliner of Iowa's 2015 recruiting class and came into the program as a mid-year enrollee with the added advantage of playing offensive center throughout his high school career. Due to need, though, Iowa has moved the 6-foot-4, 285-pound Daniels to offensive guard, where he will get a chance to play regularly early and could earn a starting spot at some point during the season. A four-star prospect out of Warren (Ohio) Harding High, Daniels possesses the physical prowess to play on the offensive line at the Big Ten level along with exceptional athleticism. -- Helmholdt
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A three-star prospect ranked as the No. 8 player in the state of Illinois' 2015 class, Nagel joined Northwestern's class late after switching his commitment from Duke. He has made an immediate impact in Evanston, reportedly being as impressive as any wide receiver the Wildcats have in camp this summer. To start, Nagel will battle with senior Miles Shuler for the starting slot receiver position, and he is expected to get plenty of snaps. The 5-foot-11, 190-pound Nagel showed throughout high school that he has the ability to consistently create separation and he possesses a sure pair of hands.
-- Helmholdt
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Barkley is a unique prospect who should thrive in Penn State's system. At 5-foot-11, 215-pounds, Barkley has the size to pound the ball for four quarters and the speed to score from anywhere on the field. There are some upperclassmen on the roster ahead of him, but Barkley will get significant, meaningful playing time.
-- Friedman
Josh Helmholdt
Midwest Recruiting Analyst
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