The Captain Candidates for 2020

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Top Leaders:

  1. Carlo Kemp DL 5th-Year - A graduate player with loads of experience and pro potential.
  2. Ben Mason FB Sr - A recognizable fan favorite senior at fullback and on special teams. 
  3. Nico Collins WR Sr - An experienced senior player that could 
  4. Kwity Paye DL Sr - Don Brown has called him one of the best players in the country.
  5. Aiden Hutchinson DL Jr - Might actually be the best defender on the team.
  6. Dylan McCaffrey QB Sr - If he wins the starting job he should be a top cadidate. 
  7. Nick Eubanks TE 5th-Year - Another graduate player with a lot of experience. 
  8. Josh Ross LB Sr - A big return from him after injury could be key to the defense. 
  9. Brad Hawkins S Sr - A veteran player that is primed for a big year. 
  10. Ambry Thomas CB Sr - Chose to come back after teasing the draft.

The Next In Line:

  1. Cam McGrone - Could end up being one the best players in the conference.
  2. Jalen Mayfield OT Jr - Will be a returning starter on the line. 
  3. Andrew Stueber OL Sr - Veteran player that could have a huge comeback campaign. 
  4. Chris Evans RB 5th-Year - If he has a big summer anything could happen.
  5. Quinn Nordin K 5th-Year - One of the best kickers in the conference returning.
  6. Joe Milton QB Jr - If he wins the job...
  7. Andrew Vastardis OC 5th-Year - A former walk-on that could be a starter.
  8. Chuck Filiaga OL Sr - Upperclassman player finally gets a shot at starting. 
  9. Ryan Hayes OT Jr - Could be the starting left tackle after having a decent showing in 2019.

My picks for captains:
  • Carlo Kemp
  • Kwity Paye
  • Ben Mason
  • Nick Eubanks

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