College Football: Top 30 skill position players for 2019 season

Tyler Johnson was one of the best receivers in the Big Ten last season, gaining 1,169 yards on 78 catches. If he played for an SEC or Big 12 team, he would be a household name but since he plays for Minnesota, no one really gives him that much respect.

Johnson doesn’t make the highlight plays that receivers above him make. He simply does what he needs to do to be a good receiver. He gets open in the short game, makes contested catches and falls forward once he’s tackled. I’m not sure how much better his game can get, but even a year like his last would be great for Johnson and Minnesota.

Ke’Shawn Vaughn is certainly in contention for the top running back in the SEC. After transferring from Illinois and sitting out a season, his usage flourished as a junior.

At Vanderbilt, he managed to get over 1,200 rushing yards and 14 total touchdowns. He is a threat in the passing game, but he is primarily a handoff back. There is certainly room to grow for Vaughn as a senior. he only averaged about 13 carries a game last year, and that number will likely increase without a proven quarterback on the roster.

In the SEC, you simply have to be talented to do what Vaughn does on the field. He has the patience and vision at the line of scrimmage, the strength to avoid defenders in the box, and the speed to score in the open field. As his carries increase, so will his yardage. Expect a lot from Vaughn in 2019.