Next in the top true freshmen series for 2023 is the Pac-12, where there is star potential in a lot of offensive playmakers.
1. WR Zachariah Branch, USC
Branch has the chance to not only be the most impactful true freshmen in the conference but in the country as a whole. He’s an electric pass catcher who is as polished a route runner as you’re going to find coming into college football. Even with the addition of Dorian Singer via the portal, there are going to be plenty of targets for the five-star recruit.
2. WR Mikey Matthews, Utah
Matthews lit up spring ball in Salt Lake City, clearly asserting himself as already one of the best pass catchers on the team. He operates efficiently and smoothly out of the slot, and gets amazing separation in confined spaces.
Mikey Matthews with another deep touchdown, this time on Cormani McClain @On3Recruits https://t.co/SdMXmNoFkV pic.twitter.com/HUWzgVL8Iu
— Cody Bellaire (@CodyBellaire) December 31, 2022
3. DE Matayo Uiagalelei, Oregon
One of the biggest wins on signing day for Dan Lanning, Uiagalelei already has the frame of an elite pass rusher. The five-star from St. John Bosco in Bellflower, CA will start as a rotational pass rusher but could be starting for Tosh Lupoi and the Ducks defense sooner rather than later.
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4. RB Dylan Edwards, Colorado
The easy pick on the Buffs might be Cormani McClain, but Edwards should get a ton of opportunities for touches early and often in Sean Lewis‘ offense. The speedster from Kansas is so hard to contain in space, and a well-above-average pass catcher, so they’ll be able to get him the ball in a variety of ways.
Travis Hunter and Dylan Edwards showing out in practice today pic.twitter.com/2yhhfHrpB7
— Barstool Colorado (@CUBarstool) April 7, 2023
5. CB Caleb Presley, Washington
Surprise, surprise, another elite defensive back for the Huskies. Presley was the crown jewel of a strong first full recruiting class for Kalen DeBoer, and the local product should continue the long lineage of outstanding defensive back play in Seattle. He’s got a shot to be the starting nickel back in the fall.
Great throw from #Oregon signee Austin Novosad is broken up by #Washington signee Caleb Presley pic.twitter.com/PbexYfpDyd
— Logan Jones (@LoganJonesCFB) January 5, 2023
