Spring Camp Update: Power 4 Edition
Spring camp is in full swing, and breakout stars are already emerging. Here are the top storylines you need to know before your league mates catch up.
Spring camp is in full swing, and it’s time to separate the noise from the real takeaways that matter for your leagues. I’ve combed through practice reports, coaching quotes, and player performances from the SEC, Big Ten, ACC, and Big 12 to identify the biggest risers and fallers—so you don’t have to.
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Top 5 Spring Camp Storylines You Need to Know
1. Florida WR Vernell Brown III Is Making Waves
The Florida legacy is quickly proving he belongs. Brown’s elite route running, football IQ, and years of varsity experience have earned him instant respect from teammates and defenders alike. His polished game is turning heads, and he’s positioning himself as a major factor in Florida’s offense sooner rather than later.
2. Georgia WR Zachariah Branch Is Already Dominating
Branch has been electric since transferring from USC, and he’s making Georgia’s secondary look helpless in practice. His explosiveness and ability to create separation have been on full display, leading to a growing belief that he could be Georgia’s WR1 in 2025. If camp is any indication, that prediction feels more like a lock every day.
3. Tennessee WR Mike Matthews Emerging as Iamaleava’s Go-To Target
After overcoming a hamstring injury and flirtation with the transfer portal, Matthews put in serious offseason work with QB Nico Iamaleava. That chemistry is already showing up on the field. The former five-star recruit has all the tools of a true WR1—elite ball-tracking, crisp routes, and a relentless drive—which could make him Tennessee’s top receiving option this season.
4. Michigan RB Jordan Marshall Gearing Up for a Big Role
Marshall is bulking up, now sitting around 220 pounds, while also refining his pass protection and defensive reads. He and Alabama transfer Justice Haynes are expected to form a deadly one-two punch in Michigan’s backfield. Whether he’s the lead back or part of a rotation, Marshall’s camp performance suggests he’ll be a key piece of Michigan’s title pursuit.
5. Miami RB Mark Fletcher Ready to Take Over as RB1
For the first time, Fletcher is getting a full offseason with Miami, and it’s paying off. After arriving late as a freshman and battling a foot injury last year, he’s now fully healthy and reshaping his body. RB coach Matt Merritt is hyped about his progress, and Fletcher looks primed to be the Hurricanes’ top option in the backfield.
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