2. QB Kenny Hill, TCU (from Texas A&M) Even though TCU’s offense suffered some heavy losses, this unit may not slip too far on the stat sheet in 2016. Trevone Boykin leaves big shoes to fill at quarterback, but the Horned Frogs have two capable options – Kenny Hill and Foster Sawyer – waiting in the wings. Hill replaced Johnny Manziel after he left for the NFL in 2014 and started the first eight games of the season. The Texas native threw for 2,649 yards and 23 scores and added 156 yards on the ground during his starting stint. However, Hill struggled midway through the year and was eventually replaced by Kyle Allen. Since the arrival of co-coordinators Doug Meacham and Sonny Cumbie, TCU has averaged over 40 points in back-to-back seasons. With a loaded group of skill players at his disposal, Hill could be the point guard of an explosive TCU attack in 2016. However, he still has to hold off Sawyer for the starting job this fall.

3. QB Trevor Knight, Texas A&M (from Oklahoma) The December decisions by Kyle Allen and Kyler Murray to transfer from Texas A&M left coach Kevin Sumlin searching for immediate help at quarterback. Sumlin didn’t have to look too far for an answer, as Knight wanted an opportunity to start in his senior year with Baker Mayfield entrenched as Oklahoma’s No. 1 quarterback. Knight appeared to be on the verge of a breakout season after torching Alabama for 348 passing yards and four touchdowns in the 2014 Sugar Bowl. However, Knight didn’t build off that performance and finished the 2014 season with 2,300 passing yards and 14 touchdown passes. Mayfield supplanted Knight as Oklahoma’s starter in 2015. The senior should be a good fit in new coordinator Noel Mazzone’s offense and is surrounded by a deep group of skill players, including one of the SEC's top receiving corps. If Knight can stay healthy, he has a chance to finish 2016 as one of the SEC’s top quarterbacks.

7. RB Keith Ford, Texas A&M (from Oklahoma) Two transfers – quarterback Trevor Knight and Ford – are expected to lead the way for Texas A&M’s offense this season. Ford was a five-star prospect out of high school and originally signed with Oklahoma. In two years with the Aggies, Ford rushed for 526 yards and six scores, including 392 on only 71 attempts in 2014. After sitting out 2015 due to transfer rules, Ford is primed to emerge as one of the SEC’s top running backs this fall.

21. CB Priest Willis, Texas A&M (from UCLA) Both cornerback spots are up for grabs in College Station with the departure of De’Vante Harris and Brandon Williams. But the Aggies may not see much of a drop at cornerback with the addition of Willis from UCLA, along with Nick Harvey’s development on the other side. Willis was a four-star recruit in the 2013 signing class for the Bruins and recorded 31 tackles in two seasons.

89. TE Kalvin Cline, Texas A&M (from Virginia Tech) The offseason departure of Jordan Davis opened the door for Cline to land at Texas A&M and play right away as a graduate transfer. He caught 30 passes in three years with the Hokies.

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