Brock Purdy

Purdy is developing into an elite quarterback prospect after ranking fifth in the nation in 2019 with 3,982 passing yards and leading the Big 12 with 306.3 passing yards per game in an offense that's not historically racked up passing statistics. This is evident from the 21 school records that Purdy has established in his two astonishing years with the Cyclones. Iowa State returns just five offensive starters, but luckily for Purdy, one of those is running back Breece Hall who was an active part of the passing game with 28 targets in his eight games of action last season. He'll also benefit from the return of security blanket Charlier Kolar, one of the top tight ends in college football. Expect Purdy to be one of the best quarterbacks in the conference as he further builds his resume for the NFL.

As a true freshman, Purdy tied or set school records in completion percentage (66.4%) and 300-yard passing games (three). In just nine games of action, he racked up 21 total touchdowns as he's an effective runner and passer. His biggest obstacle in the upcoming season will be the loss of playmakers RB David Montgomery and WR Hakeem Butler who both left early for the NFL. It's not all bad though as he does benefit from the return of all five offensive lineman.