Ranking the top 50 players in the College Football Playoff
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created: Dec. 19, 2025, 9:21 a.m. | updated: Dec. 19, 2025, 4:59 p.m.
-- OlsonLB, Alabama, redshirt senior2025 notable stats: 75 tackles, 37 solo, 3 TFLs2025 preseason ranking: 27College Football Playoff Bracket Challenge Fill out up to TWO College Football Playoff Brackets!
-- ConnellyRB, James Madison, junior2025 notable stats: 190 carries, 1,263 yards, 10 total TDs2025 preseason ranking: NRThe 5-foot-7, 190-pounder has evolved into the most important player on the JMU offense.
-- ConnellyWR, Ohio State, senior2025 notable stats: 48 rec, 838 yards, 9 TDs2025 preseason ranking: 67The best No.
-- HaleDL, Miami, junior2025 notable stats: 19 solo tackles, 4.5 sacks, 1 INT2025 preseason ranking: 33The numbers don't exactly scream superstar.
-- HaleQB, Indiana, junior2025 notable stats: 2,980 passing yards, 39 total TDs2025 preseason ranking: NRThe Heisman Trophy winner has to top the list.
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