Boise State Broncos College Football Preview 2021: Top Players
Best Boise State Broncos Offensive Player
WR Khalil Shakir, Sr.
A dangerous target over the last few years, the 6-0, 188-pound speedster caught 63 passes with six scores as a sophomore, and last year became the main man for the passing game.
Dangerous as a runner – he had 17 carries last year – he was great whenever he had the ball in his hands. The First Team All-Mountain West performer caught 52 passes for 719 yards and six scores, hitting Utah State, BYU and Hawaii for two touchdowns and with 85 yards or more in six of the seven games.
2. QB Hank Bachmeier, Jr.
3. OT John Ojukwu, Sr.
4. RB George Holani, Soph.
5. OG Jake Stetz, Sr.
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Best Boise State Broncos Defensive Player
LB Riley Whimpey, Sr.
Several Broncos could make a claim to be here, but Whimpey is the veteran tone-setter from his outside linebacking spot who should once again be a statistical star.
The 6-1, 236-pounder led the team with 61 tackles and 7.5 tackles for loss, and that’s coming off an 83 tackle season with seven tackles for loss. He’s not much of a pass rusher, but he’s great in pass coverage and he’ll come up with a few sacks.
2. DE Shane Irwin, Sr.
3. LB Ezekiel Noa, Sr.
4. DT Scott Matlock, Jr.
5. S Kekaula Kaniho, Sr.
Top Incoming Boise State Broncos Transfer
LB/DE Andrew Faoliu, Jr.
Boise State is getting a few interesting transfers who might play a big role right away. Bowling Green CB Caleb Biggers is a good veteran tackler who’ll be in the mix for a starting spot in fall camp, and Cyrus Habibi-Likio is an interesting running back option from Oregon, but Faoliu might be the breakout transfer.
The former Oregon Duck followed Andy Avalos over, and he’s got just the mix of edge rusher talents to fit what’s the Broncos will do. He only made 28 tackles with three sacks in his three years in Eugene, but he should be a big part of the rotation right away.
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