Stanford Cardinal College Football Preview 2021: Top Players
Best Stanford Cardinal Offensive Player
RB Austin Jones, Jr.
Fast and active as a receiver – with 35 catches in his first two seasons – he took over the running game with 85 yards or more in five of the six games. He led the team with 550 yards and nine scores, hitting Washington for 138 yards and Oregon State for 126. There will be a rotation, but he’ll be the workhorse when needed.
2. OT Walter Rouse, Jr.
3. QB Tanner McKee, Soph.
4. FB Houston Heimuli, Sr.
5. WR Michael Wilson, Sr.
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Best Stanford Cardinal Defensive Player
DE Thomas Booker, Sr.
The 6-4, 310-pounder is exactly the sort of versatile lineman the NFL types love. He hasn’t been a special pass rusher over his three seasons with just 8.5 sacks to go along with 15.5 sacks, but he’s active against the run with 100 career stops. Beyond the stats, he’s the main man up front offensive coordinators worry about.
2. LB Gabe Reid, Sr.
3. LB Levani Damuni, Jr.
4. S Kendall Williamson, Sr.
5. CB Kyu Blu Kelly, Jr.
Top Incoming Stanford Cardinal Transfer
DE Aaron Armitage, Fr.
Since the Cardinal aren’t bringing in any major transfers, the main new guy to watch for is the 6-5, 250-pound pass rushing prospect from Canada. The star of the latest recruiting class has the size and burst to be a big-time factor as a hybrid type for the D once he gets comfortable.
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