While the early returns from the transfer portal have captured a lot of attention at the quarterback position with John Mateer , Jackson Arnold , Tommy Castellanos  and Carson Beck  grabbing headlines, plenty of true freshman QBs have made immediate impacts in 2025 as well.

We have seen highly touted prospects turn into nationally recognized names and statistical leaders in a matter of weeks. But there are also less-heralded freshmen stepping up at key positions for top-ranked programs.

While it's still early, here's a look at the top 10 through the first five weeks of the season.

1. Malik Washington , QB, Maryland Terrapins

Living up to expectations as a potential hometown savior is hard. But so far, the Maryland native, who ranked No. 134 in the SC Next ESPN 300 coming out

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