Insiya Johar is a college football writer at EssentiallySports. With a background in media and journalism, including an internship where she gained foundational experience in sports reporting, she brings a sharp eye to the constant developments across the gridiron. As a key member of the college football recruiting desk, she closely tracks the electrifying journey of top prospects like Arch Manning and the high-stakes recruitment of talents such as Jackson Cantwell, whose unique dual-sport athleticism in football and track & field makes his recruitment a particularly compelling narrative. What truly captivates Insiya about covering college football are the stories of under-the-radar players—the zero-star or two-star recruits who defy expectations and rise to become celebrated NFL stars. Her favorite player, Patrick Mahomes, a former three-star recruit at Texas Tech, embodies this inspiring path.