1. Stephon Masha
The coaching staff is clearly counting on Masha to make a huge leap this season as he has been picked as a captain and a team representative for media day. Much of the team’s success will fall on his shoulders.
2. Todd Macon
In the time Macon has received as a reserve running back, he has proven he can be a solid running back. With D.J. Abnar and Des Rice gone, he now has the opportunity to develop into an all-conference level performer.
3. Dexter Robbins
His 34 total tackles from 2015 will certainly be higher in 2016 as he becomes one of the leaders on the defense.
4. B.J. Farrow
While his freshman marks of 32 receptions for 448 yards are nothing to sneeze at, Farrow has the most to gain as the Flames look to replace Darrin Peterson’s 906 receiving yards.
5. Juwan Wells
As a true freshman, Wells was 2nd on the team with tackles for a loss (7.5) and sacks (5). Most of those numbers (4.5 tackles & 3 sacks) came in the season’s final 2 games against Charleston Southern and Coastal Carolina.
6. Solomon McGinty
As a junior college transfer, McGinty will be expected to step in and play immediately. He’s expected to replace Avery James in the starting lineup at the Spur hybrid linebacker/safety spot. Corbin Jackson, who was Liberty’s starting Spur last year, will slide over to James’ vacated safety spot.
