Entering Week 7 of college football‘s 2025 season, standout true freshmen have emerged at every position, but they’re not necessarily the preseason names that everyone expected. Just one five-star prospect leads at his position while nine of the 12 position groups are topped by former three-star recruits.
Using advanced analytics, we evaluated every player from the 2025 recruiting class through the season’s first six weeks, identifying the top performers at each offensive and defensive position this fall.
Multiple blue-chip prospects — including Michigan quarterback Bryce Underwood, Georgia defensive lineman Elijah Griffin, and Oregon wide receiver Dakorien Moore — have impressed this season but fallen short of their peers at their positions.
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Below is a ranking of the best true freshmen at each offensive and defensive position entering Week 7 of college football’s 2025 season: