Stanford football: 3 second-year players who'll become stars in 2023

Stanford football: 3 second-year players who’ll become stars in 2023

STANFORD, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 05: Nakia Watson #25 of the Washington State Cougars runs with the ball pursued by David Bailey #23 of the Stanford Cardinal during the second quarter of an NCAA football game at Stanford Stadium on November 05, 2022 in Stanford, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) /

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BERKELEY, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 19: Sam Roush #86 of the Stanford Cardinal warms up during pregame warm ups prior to playing the California Golden Bears in an NCAA football game at California Memorial Stadium on November 19, 2022 in Berkeley, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) /

What has Stanford been known for over the years outside of having really good defenses in the prime David Shaw days? That’s right, elite tight ends.

Sam Roush could be the next one.

The four-star tight end from Nashville was ranked the No. 296 overall prospect in the 2022 class and the 12th-best at the position, according to composite. He has the ability to move up the depth chart this season and he’s behind just senior Benjamin Yurosek.

The veteran tight end was third on the team in receiving last season and Roush had just two catches for 34 yards. That’s a major discrepancy, but the second-year tight end from Tennessee could be a legit component in Troy Taylor’s first offense. He has the potential to be a star, but we’ll see what kind of opportunity he gets.

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