College football loses its biggest stars to the NFL draft on an annual basis, but in some cases, a highly talented player is prepared to move out from the shadow of his predecessor and into the spotlight. They weren't bench-sitters a year ago. In fact, most were starters. But they'll be thrust into a larger role in 2017 because of the void left behind. College Football 24/7 offers a look at 11 players replacing draft picks who might not be so badly missed (listed alphabetically):
Deon Cain, WR, Clemson
Duke Dawson, CB, Florida
Derrius Guice, RB, LSU
DaeSean Hamilton, WR, Penn State
Donte Jackson, CB, LSU
Iman Marshall, CB, USC
Da'Ron Payne, DT, Alabama
Dante Pettis, WR, Washington
Brian Burns, DE, Florida State
Chris Warren III, RB, Texas
Jonah Williams, OT, Alabama
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