Special to SI.com, Rivals.com The 2007 class sent a ton of talent to the college ranks and saw many prospects go on to have immediate success as true freshmen for their respective teams. Rivals.com takes a look at how members of the 2007 Rivals100 are faring after one full college football season and where they stand going into 2008 spring practice.
| Rivals100 2007: Revisited |
1. Jimmy Clausen, QB, Notre Dame Freshman Recap: Played in ten games, 138-of-245 for 1254 yards, 7 TD, 6 INT and 2 rush TD for 3-9 Notre Dame. Spring Status: With the quarterback job his, looking to take the next step at Notre Dame's starter. |
2. Joe McKnight, RB, USC Freshman Recap: Finished the season with 94 carries for 540 yards and 3 TDs, 23 receptions for 203 yards and 1 TD, 16 punt returns for 124 yards for 11-2 USC. Spring Status: Fighting to be the lead back in a loaded USC backfield. |
3. Eric Berry, DB, Tennessee Freshman Recap: Thirteen starts, 83 total tackles (57 solo, 29 assists), 2 TFL, 6 pass breakup, 5 interceptions for school-record 222 return yards and 1 TD, 2 FR for 10-4 Tennessee. Spring Status: Set to start at strong safety for the Vols. |
4. Ryan Mallett, QB, Arkansas Freshman Recap: Played in 11 games, 61-of-141 for 892 yards, 7 TD and 5 INT, 1 rush TD for 9-4 Michigan. Spring Status: Has filed a waiver with the NCAA to gain immediate eligibility after transfer from Michigan, but will likely have to sit out next season. |
5. Carlos Dunlap, DE, Florida Freshman Recap: Played in 12 games, 7 total tackles (6 solo, 1 assist), 1 sack, 2 TFL, 1 FF, 1 QB hurry and a blocked punt for 9-4 Florida. Spring Status: Working to lock down a starting spot at defensive end this spring. |
6. Everson Griffen, DE, USC Freshman Recap: Played in 12 games, 21 total tackles (15 solo, 6 assists), 5.5 sacks, 2 FF, 2 PBU for 11-2 USC. Spring Status: Penciled in as a starter at defensive end. |
7. Marvin Austin, DT, North Carolina Freshman Recap: Played in 12 games and made three starts, 26 total tackles (16 solo, 10 assists), 4 sacks, 2 TFL for 4-8 North Carolina. Spring Status: Working through some nagging injuries, should be a major factor on the defensive interior for the Tar Heels next fall. |
8. Ronald Johnson, WR, USC Freshman Recap: Played in 13 games, 4 carries for 27 yards, 7 rec for 110 yards and 1 TD, 25 KO ret for 620 yards, 2 tackles for 11-2 USC. Spring Status: Looking to prove he can be the team's top deep threat. If not, he might move to cornerback, where the Trojans are thin. |
9. Torrey Davis, DT, Florida Freshman Recap: Played in 11 games, 7 total tackles (5 solo, 2 assists), 2 sacks, 1 FF, 3 TFL for 9-4 Florida. Spring Status: Is off to a somewhat slow start to spring while trying to earn snaps in the defensive tackle rotation for the Gators. |
10. Josh Oglesby, OT, Wisconsin Freshman Recap: Redshirted. Spring Status: Enters spring as the second team right tackle. |
11. Chris Galippo, LB, USC Freshman Recap: Played in 3 games before freshman season was cut short by a nagging back injury. Eight total tackles (5 solo, 3 asst.) for 11-2 USC. Spring Status: Competing for playing time at middle linebacker. |
12. James Wilson, OL, Florida Freshman Recap: Redshirted. Spring Status: Asked for a release from his scholarship with intent to transfer before spring practice started, but is still on campus going through drills and his status remains up in the air. |
13. Terrance Toliver, WR, LSU Freshman Recap: Played in 14 games, 10 rec for 249 yards, 3 TD, 3 carries for 36 yards for 12-2 LSU. Spring Status: Competing to be the No. 3 receiver for the Tigers behind Brandon LaFell and Demetrius Byrd. |
14. Chad Jones, DB, LSU Freshman Recap: Played in 14 games, 34 tackles (25 solo, 9 assists), 2 sacks, 1 FF, 1 INT, 4 PBU, 17 punt returns for 112 yards, 4 KO returns for 90 yards for 11-2 LSU. Spring Status: Looking to lock down starting spot at safety for the Tigers. |
15. Noel Devine, RB, West Virginia Freshman Recap: Played in 12 games, 73 carries for 660 yards, 6 TD, 7 receptions for 90 yards, 22 KO returns for 511 yards for 11-2 West Virginia. Spring Status: Running back spot is his since Steve Slaton left for the NFL. |
16. Tray Allen, OL, Texas Freshman Recap: Appeared in nine games at tackle and on special teams for 10-3 Texas. Spring Status: Fighting for starting left tackle job for the Longhorns. |
17. Marc Tyler, RB, USC Freshman Recap: Redshirted (injured). Spring Status: Competing for playing time in a crowded Trojan backfield. |
18. Chris Donald, LB, Tennessee Freshman Recap: Redshirted. Spring Status: Competing for playing time at middle linebacker. |
19. Chris Culliver, WR, South Carolina Freshman Recap: Played in 11 games, 5 carries for 31 yards, 34 KO returns for 809 yards for 6-6 South Carolina. Spring Status: Getting a shot at safety during spring and currently running with the second team. |
20. Ben Martin, DE, Tennessee Freshman Recap: Played in eight games, had 7 tackles (2 solo, 5 assists) for 10-4 Tennessee. Spring Status: Enters spring listed as second team right defensive end. |
21. Curtis Brown, DB, Texas Freshman Recap: Played in every game, 12 tackles (10 solo, 2 assists), 1 PBU for 10-3 Texas. Spring Status: Fighting for playing time in a Texas secondary loaded with young talent. |
22. Dwight Jones, WR, North Carolina Freshman Recap: Did not qualify academically, spent 2007 season at Hargrave Military Academy and re-signed with North Carolina. Spring Status: Not yet on campus. |
23. Ryan Miller, OT, Colorado Freshman Recap: Played in nine games, started final seven for 6-7 Colorado. Spring Status: Working with the first team at left tackle. |
24. Arrelious Benn, WR, Illinois Freshman Recap: 13 starts, 54 rec for 676 yards and 2 TD, 32 carries for 158 yards, 10 KO returns for 280 yards, including 90-yard KO ret for TD for 9-4 Illinois. Spring Status: Enters spring set for his second season as a starting receiver for the Illini. |
25. Donovan Warren, CB, Michigan Freshman Recap: Played in every game, started 11, 52 tackles (35 solo, 17 assists), 1 INT, 5 PBU, 1.5 TFL, 1 sack, 1 FF, 2 FR, 5 punt returns for 23 yards for 9-4 Michigan. Spring Status: Already has locked down starting cornerback spot. |
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