Kamran Ahmed is a College Football Writer at EssentiallySports, covering rising stars on the Rookie Watch Desk and financial trends on the NCAA NIL Desk. He keeps a close eye on FBS programs to identify the game’s next breakout talents—this year, Arch Manning tops his list, though he’s also bullish on Buckeyes QB Julian Sayin. Kamran believes football has one of the most effective progression systems in sports and views playoff expansion as a crucial step toward deeper, more competitive seasons.