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Published Aug 4, 2012
Newcomers: Can Neal replace Floyd
Steve Megargee
National College Columnist
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We've spent the last week listing the true freshmen and junior-college transfers who could make the biggest impact in the ACC, Big 12, Big Ten, Pac-12 and SEC.
But there are plenty of newcomers from outside those conferences who also could have big seasons.
Pittsburgh welcomes in a record-setting running back from the Pennsylvania high school ranks. Rutgers and Boise State both have promising pass rushers, one from a high school and one from a junior college.
And then there's the case of the receiver who almost signed with Notre Dame and the one who actually did join the Fighting Irish.
Particulars: 6-3/187; Fresno (Calif.) Washington Union
Recruiting rating: Four stars (No. 7 wide receiver and No. 49 overall prospect in 2012 recruiting class)
Particulars: 6-4/260; Ramsey (N.J.) Don Bosco Prep
Recruiting rating: Five stars (No. 2 strong-side defensive end and No. 11 overall prospect in 2012 class)
Particulars: 6-3/241; Butler (Kan.) Community College
Recruiting rating: Three stars (No. 38 junior college prospect in 2012 class)
Particulars: 5-10/175; Scottsdale (Ariz.) Chaparral
Recruiting rating: Four stars (No. 17 wide receiver and No. 107 overall prospect in 2012 class)
Particulars: 6-0/215; Aliquippa (Pa.) Hopewell
Recruiting rating: Four stars (No. 6 running back and No. 55 overall player in 2012 class).
Buzz: Pittsburgh's offensive backfield already includes senior Ray Graham, who rushed for more than 900 yards each of the last two years. But we still have a feeling the Panthers are going to find plenty of carries for Shell. For one thing, Graham is returning from a torn anterior cruciate ligament and may need some time to work his way back into peak form. New Pittsburgh coach Paul Chryst also occasionally showed a willingness to have multiple backs split carries during his years as Wisconsin's offensive coordinator. Shell rushed for a Pennsylvania state record 9,078 yards and scored 110 touchdowns in his high school career. He also set a national high school record by rushing for at least 100 yards in 39 consecutive games.
Steve Megargee is the national college columnist for Rivals.com. He can be reached at smegargee@rivals.com, and you can click here to follow him on Twitter.
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