18 for '18: Countdowns of college football's best

Published: May 15, 2018 at 03:40 AM

Path to the Draft previews the 2018 college football season by counting down the top 18 players to watch in varying categories this year.

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Most freakish athletes

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College games with most NFL talent

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Prospects with NFL fathers

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Fastest players

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Offensive prospects who will be NFL stars

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Defensive prospects who will be NFL stars

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Top Heisman candidates

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