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College Football Playoff: 10 Best Players to watch

By Hunter Kinniburgh

Jan 9, 2016; Phoenix, AZ, USA; General view of the college football playoff trophy during media day at Phoenix Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 9, 2016; Phoenix, AZ, USA; General view of the college football playoff trophy during media day at Phoenix Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 26, 2016; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide tight end O.J. Howard (88) pulls in a pass against the Auburn Tigers during the second quarter at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 26, 2016; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide tight end O.J. Howard (88) pulls in a pass against the Auburn Tigers during the second quarter at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports /

7. O.J. Howard, TE, Alabama

O.J. Howard’s numbers during the 2016 season will not wow anyone, but he makes his presence known in big games, much in the same way that he did in the National Championship game against Clemson last season.

Howard is 6′ 6″, an imposing individual already but the fact that he has as good of hands as most wide receivers and can really run is what makes him such a scary player for imposing teams. For instance, in last years championship game, Howard had 5 receptions for 208 yards and 2 touchdowns. That would be insane numbers for a wide receiver. For a tight end? It’s almost unfathomable. That just shows the impact that he can have on offense. He will need to be the safety blanket for quarterback Jalen Hurts in the playoff games. Hurts is a true freshman stepping into the biggest game(s) in his life, if the young quarterback gets rattled he’ll need someone to step up and help make some plays and Howard is one of the players that would be counted.

If Howard does go off like he did in last years championship game, then college football fans are in for a treat as he is a special player to watch at that position.

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