Quote:RB Antario Brown, NIU. NIU lost its leading rusher to the portal for the second straight year, but while they'll miss Harrison Waylee, more touches for the burly but explosive Brown (218 pounds, 6.3 yards per carry, 7.3 outside the tackles) might not be the worst thing in the world.

WR Trayvon Rudolph, NIU. In a three-game span midway through NIU's MAC title run in 2021, Rudolph caught 28 balls for 577 yards and five touchdowns. His upside is immense, and he was sorely missed after suffering a knee injury in fall camp.