As spring practices wind down across college football in April, a list of potential breakout player candidates is starting to form. Some of these names come as no surprise, given their strong performances toward the end of last season, while others appear to have finally found their stride after facing high expectations in the past.
Many of the top names from the 2023 college football season are transitioning to the next phase of their career ahead of the 2024 NFL Draft. Those departures open the door for other talents to emerge as the next impact player for their respective program. Most of those on this list contributed in some capacity last season, but there are a couple elite true freshmen prepared to dominate college football.
Regardless, these are names to be sure to remember come September as the 2024 season begins and the chase for a spot in the expanded College Football Playoff commences.
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Below is a look at some potential breakout player candidates for the 2024 college football season:
