Posted on April 3, 2023
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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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