
By Jack Follman, SuperWest Sports
April 3, 2023
Between the transfer portal, the level of recruiting coverage, and how quickly players are ready for the next level now, breakout stars aren’t what they used to be in college football.
I tried to avoid transfers and stick to players already on rosters, but couldn’t completely stick to it with some teams.
Here are players for each Pac-12 team I think will make star turns in 2023.
Arizona – Jonah Savaiinaea, Sophomore Guard

Expect him to be much better known by the end of the season around the Pac.
Arizona State – Giovanni Sanders, Senior Wide Receiver

I think Kenny Dillingham is going to get their offense cooking, though, the way he did Oregon’s last year and Sanders is poised to really ramp up his production as a veteran receiver.
Cal – Craig Woodson, Junior Safety

Woodson looks next in line with Daniel Scott off to the NFL. Look for him to challenge for All-Pac-12 honors after just being a good DB so far in his career.
Colorado – Cormani McClain, Freshman Cornerback

Expect him to especially look good teamed with a former top recruit in the country and incoming Jackson State transfer Travis Hunter at the other corner spot.
Oregon – Josh Conerly Jr., Sophomore Tackle

It feels like he could slide in at left tackle next year and quickly become a star for the Ducks.
Oregon State – Oluwaseyi Omotosho, Junior Defensive End

He feels like he could immediately add a huge needed wrinkle to the Beavers’ defense.
Stanford – David Bailey, Sophomore Defensive End

UCLA – TJ Harden, Sophomore Running Back

Harden flashed with a huge Sun Bowl and I think will have a really good 2023, even if he’s splitting time with Steele.
USC – Mario Williams, Junior Wide Receiver

He’ll be a bigger target for Caleb Williams.
Utah – Lander Barton, Sophomore Linebacker

Barton was great as a freshman and looks like the kind of guy who could be one of their next defensive studs.
Also watch for Van Fillinger, Simote Pepa, and JaTravis Broughton.
Washington – Roger Rosengarten, Sophomore Tackle

I think this year he jumps up from big time freshman to All-Pac-12 player.
Washington State – Jaden Hicks, Sophomore Safety

This year he should star as one of the Pac-12’s best DBs.
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