Not all recruits are able to make an instant impact in college, but a select few always breakthrough in a big way for their teams.

Seeing the field as a true freshman in college is never guaranteed. Not even for 5-star high school recruits. Everything is earned when it comes to Division I football.

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Nevertheless, there are some highly-touted true freshmen that are bound to see the field in clutch moments. 247 Sports recently unveiled their preseason picks for who will impress as true freshmen in 2021, and 6 B1G players made the cut.

Here are the B1G freshmen expected to make a difference, including their overall ranking from 247 Sports for the class of 2021:

  • RB – Treveyon Henderson, Ohio State (No. 23 overall prospect)
  • RB – Donovan Edwards, Michigan (No. 42)
  • OL – Donovan Jackson, Ohio State (No. 19)
  • LB – Junior Colson, Michigan (No. 90)
  • LB – Demeioun Robinson, Maryland (No. 22)
  • CB – Kalen King, Penn State (No. 237)

Though the lowest-rated prospect of that group, King was one player highlighted by BTN’s Howard Griffith during the Bus Tour stop in Happy Valley. Henderson has also caught the eye of head coach Ryan Day in fall camp with the Buckeyes.

Who is your pick to be the best freshman of 2021?