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The hottest faces in college football, 2026, ranked by the same Vision Transformer as our NFL lists: 9,475 players on 138 FBS rosters, freshmen not included.

  1. Ben Clawson, Illinois defensive back#19.9

    Ben Clawson

    Illinois
    Defensive back · Senior
    Photo: ESPN roster ↗
  2. Kyan McDonald, Arizona State defensive back#29.3

    Kyan McDonald

    Arizona State
    Defensive back · Junior
    Photo: ESPN roster ↗
  3. Kayden McGee, UNLV wide receiver#39.3

    Kayden McGee

    UNLV
    Wide receiver · Sophomore
    Photo: ESPN roster ↗
  4. Cam Russell, Northwestern wide receiver#49.3

    Cam Russell

    Northwestern
    Wide receiver · Sophomore
    Photo: ESPN roster ↗
  5. Chas Nimrod, Auburn wide receiver#59.3

    Chas Nimrod

    Auburn
    Wide receiver · Senior
    Photo: ESPN roster ↗
  6. Da'Marion Brownlee, Wyoming safety#69.3

    Da'Marion Brownlee

    Wyoming
    Safety · Junior
    Photo: ESPN roster ↗
  7. Jaden Carrillo, Fresno State defensive back#79.2

    Jaden Carrillo

    Fresno State
    Defensive back · Junior
    Photo: ESPN roster ↗
  8. Collin Jacob, Louisiana safety#89.2

    Collin Jacob

    Louisiana
    Safety · Senior
    Photo: ESPN roster ↗
  9. Caden Buhr, Iowa kicker#99.2

    Caden Buhr

    Iowa AP #21
    Kicker · Sophomore
    Photo: ESPN roster ↗
  10. Josiah Thomas, New Mexico State tight end#109.2

    Josiah Thomas

    New Mexico State
    Tight end · Sophomore
    Photo: ESPN roster ↗
  11. Rickey Taylor Jr., Northern Illinois wide receiver#119.2

    Rickey Taylor Jr.

    Northern Illinois
    Wide receiver · Sophomore
    Photo: ESPN roster ↗
  12. Jayden Shipps, Maryland defensive back#129.2

    Jayden Shipps

    Maryland
    Defensive back · Sophomore
    Photo: ESPN roster ↗
  13. Tovani Mizell, Kentucky running back#139.2

    Tovani Mizell

    Kentucky AP #8
    Running back · Junior
    Photo: ESPN roster ↗
  14. Gavin Lahm, Wisconsin kicker#149.2

    Gavin Lahm

    Wisconsin
    Kicker · Senior
    Photo: ESPN roster ↗
  15. Mackenzie Ardoin, Navy linebacker#159.1

    Mackenzie Ardoin

    Navy
    Linebacker · Sophomore
    Photo: ESPN roster ↗
  16. Xander Chisolm, Oregon State defensive back#168.9

    Xander Chisolm

    Oregon State
    Defensive back · Junior
    Photo: ESPN roster ↗
  17. Nakai Amachree, Bowling Green running back#178.9

    Nakai Amachree

    Bowling Green
    Running back · Sophomore
    Photo: ESPN roster ↗
  18. Ramone Green Jr., Missouri State running back#188.9

    Ramone Green Jr.

    Missouri State
    Running back · Senior
    Photo: ESPN roster ↗
  19. Zhaiel Smith, New Mexico wide receiver#198.9

    Zhaiel Smith

    New Mexico AP #22
    Wide receiver · Sophomore
    Photo: ESPN roster ↗
  20. Avery Powell, Temple safety#208.9

    Avery Powell

    Temple
    Safety · Senior
    Photo: ESPN roster ↗
  21. Isaac Paul, Kennesaw State defensive back#218.9

    Isaac Paul

    Kennesaw State
    Defensive back · Junior
    Photo: ESPN roster ↗
  22. Kory Pettigrew, Auburn wide receiver#228.9

    Kory Pettigrew

    Auburn
    Wide receiver · Sophomore
    Photo: ESPN roster ↗
  23. Bleu Dantzler, Oregon linebacker#238.9

    Bleu Dantzler

    Oregon
    Linebacker · Sophomore
    Photo: ESPN roster ↗
  24. Caleb Gash, Michigan State safety#248.8

    Caleb Gash

    Michigan State
    Safety · Junior
    Photo: ESPN roster ↗
  25. David Hoffken, Nebraska defensive tackle#258.8

    David Hoffken

    Nebraska
    Defensive tackle · Junior
    Photo: ESPN roster ↗
  26. Nathan Sines, Western Michigan tight end#268.8

    Nathan Sines

    Western Michigan
    Tight end · Junior
    Photo: ESPN roster ↗
  27. Phillip Bell, Ohio State wide receiver#278.8

    Phillip Bell

    Ohio State AP #11
    Wide receiver · Sophomore
    Photo: ESPN roster ↗
  28. Kaden Sapp, Coastal Carolina linebacker#288.8

    Kaden Sapp

    Coastal Carolina
    Linebacker · Sophomore
    Photo: ESPN roster ↗
  29. Seth Johnson, Iowa State cornerback#298.8

    Seth Johnson

    Iowa State
    Cornerback · Sophomore
    Photo: ESPN roster ↗
  30. Nico Hamilton, Wyoming running back#308.8

    Nico Hamilton

    Wyoming
    Running back · Sophomore
    Photo: ESPN roster ↗
  31. Cooper Hoch, San José State wide receiver#318.8

    Cooper Hoch

    San José State
    Wide receiver · Junior
    Photo: ESPN roster ↗
  32. Brandon Rose, Utah quarterback#328.8

    Brandon Rose

    Utah AP #3
    Quarterback · Senior
    Photo: ESPN roster ↗
  33. Swayde Griffin, Arizona cornerback#338.8

    Swayde Griffin

    Arizona AP #24
    Cornerback · Sophomore
    Photo: ESPN roster ↗
  34. Carrington Pierce, USC cornerback#348.8

    Carrington Pierce

    USC AP #18
    Cornerback · Sophomore
    Photo: ESPN roster ↗
  35. Jared Richardson, Duke wide receiver#358.8

    Jared Richardson

    Duke
    Wide receiver · Senior
    Photo: ESPN roster ↗
  36. Graceson Littleton, Texas defensive back#368.8

    Graceson Littleton

    Texas AP #10
    Defensive back · Sophomore
    Photo: ESPN roster ↗
  37. Elias Rudolph, UNLV linebacker#378.8

    Elias Rudolph

    UNLV
    Linebacker · Sophomore
    Photo: ESPN roster ↗
  38. Gyriece Goodman, Oregon State linebacker#388.8

    Gyriece Goodman

    Oregon State
    Linebacker · Senior
    Photo: ESPN roster ↗
  39. Kam Robinson, South Alabama safety#398.8

    Kam Robinson

    South Alabama
    Safety · Senior
    Photo: ESPN roster ↗
  40. Michael Merdinger, Minnesota quarterback#408.8

    Michael Merdinger

    Minnesota
    Quarterback · Junior
    Photo: ESPN roster ↗
  41. Michael Smith, Western Kentucky kicker#418.8

    Michael Smith

    Western Kentucky
    Kicker · Sophomore
    Photo: ESPN roster ↗
  42. Donovan Faria, Georgia State safety#428.8

    Donovan Faria

    Georgia State
    Safety · Sophomore
    Photo: ESPN roster ↗
  43. Noah Mikhail, Texas A&M linebacker#438.8

    Noah Mikhail

    Texas A&M
    Linebacker · Sophomore
    Photo: ESPN roster ↗
  44. Corey Thompson Jr., Ball State wide receiver#448.8

    Corey Thompson Jr.

    Ball State
    Wide receiver · Senior
    Photo: ESPN roster ↗
  45. Armand Ausbon, UNLV defensive line#458.8

    Armand Ausbon

    UNLV
    Defensive line · Junior
    Photo: ESPN roster ↗
  46. Mikey Keene, Arizona State quarterback#468.8

    Mikey Keene

    Arizona State
    Quarterback · Senior
    Photo: ESPN roster ↗
  47. Jaden DaCosta, Wyoming safety#478.8

    Jaden DaCosta

    Wyoming
    Safety · Junior
    Photo: ESPN roster ↗
  48. Dom Nichols, Michigan defensive end#488.8

    Dom Nichols

    Michigan
    Defensive end · Junior
    Photo: ESPN roster ↗
  49. Jaden Brock, Navy defensive end#498.8

    Jaden Brock

    Navy
    Defensive end · Sophomore
    Photo: ESPN roster ↗
  50. Timi Oke, Northwestern defensive back#508.8

    Timi Oke

    Northwestern
    Defensive back · Sophomore
    Photo: ESPN roster ↗
  51. Jalen Marshall, Marshall linebacker#518.8

    Jalen Marshall

    Marshall
    Linebacker · Senior
    Photo: ESPN roster ↗
  52. Tyler Brown, Iowa defensive back#528.8

    Tyler Brown

    Iowa AP #21
    Defensive back · Junior
    Photo: ESPN roster ↗
  53. Matt Irwin, UCF defensive back#538.8

    Matt Irwin

    UCF
    Defensive back · Junior
    Photo: ESPN roster ↗
  54. Darrius Clemons, Washington State wide receiver#548.8

    Darrius Clemons

    Washington State
    Wide receiver · Senior
    Photo: ESPN roster ↗
  55. Shane Rosenthal, UCLA wide receiver#558.8

    Shane Rosenthal

    UCLA AP #5
    Wide receiver · Sophomore
    Photo: ESPN roster ↗
  56. Landen Thomas, Florida State tight end#568.8

    Landen Thomas

    Florida State
    Tight end · Junior
    Photo: ESPN roster ↗
  57. A'Mon Lane-Ganus, South Florida safety#578.8

    A'Mon Lane-Ganus

    South Florida
    Safety · Sophomore
    Photo: ESPN roster ↗
  58. Cade Osterman, North Dakota State wide receiver#588.8

    Cade Osterman

    North Dakota State
    Wide receiver · Junior
    Photo: ESPN roster ↗
  59. Matthew Bailey, Illinois defensive back#598.8

    Matthew Bailey

    Illinois
    Defensive back · Senior
    Photo: ESPN roster ↗
  60. Wade Penn, Georgia running back#608.8

    Wade Penn

    Georgia AP #2
    Running back · Junior
    Photo: ESPN roster ↗
  61. Luke Evans, Kennesaw State defensive back#618.8

    Luke Evans

    Kennesaw State
    Defensive back · Junior
    Photo: ESPN roster ↗
  62. Zacharey Smith, Indiana defensive back#628.8

    Zacharey Smith

    Indiana AP #6
    Defensive back · Sophomore
    Photo: ESPN roster ↗
  63. Denver Harris, UNLV defensive back#638.8

    Denver Harris

    UNLV
    Defensive back · Senior
    Photo: ESPN roster ↗
  64. Emmett Mosley V, Texas wide receiver#648.8

    Emmett Mosley V

    Texas AP #10
    Wide receiver · Junior
    Photo: ESPN roster ↗
  65. Brandon Barnes, Arkansas State safety#658.8

    Brandon Barnes

    Arkansas State
    Safety · Junior
    Photo: ESPN roster ↗
  66. Lorenzo Smith, New Mexico State safety#668.8

    Lorenzo Smith

    New Mexico State
    Safety · Senior
    Photo: ESPN roster ↗
  67. Kody Jones, Kennesaw State defensive back#678.8

    Kody Jones

    Kennesaw State
    Defensive back · Senior
    Photo: ESPN roster ↗
  68. Joshua Burrell, Arkansas State tight end#688.8

    Joshua Burrell

    Arkansas State
    Tight end · Senior
    Photo: ESPN roster ↗
  69. Andrew Pellicciotta, Duke safety#698.8

    Andrew Pellicciotta

    Duke
    Safety · Sophomore
    Photo: ESPN roster ↗
  70. Ethan Long, Notre Dame safety#708.8

    Ethan Long

    Notre Dame AP #4
    Safety · Sophomore
    Photo: ESPN roster ↗
  71. William Alexander, Tulsa linebacker#718.8

    William Alexander

    Tulsa
    Linebacker · Junior
    Photo: ESPN roster ↗
  72. Xavier Skowron, Arizona State safety#728.8

    Xavier Skowron

    Arizona State
    Safety · Sophomore
    Photo: ESPN roster ↗
  73. Caleb Presley, Colorado State cornerback#738.8

    Caleb Presley

    Colorado State
    Cornerback · Junior
    Photo: ESPN roster ↗
  74. Carter Vargas, California running back#748.8

    Carter Vargas

    California
    Running back · Sophomore
    Photo: ESPN roster ↗
  75. Lance Jackson, Texas edge rusher#758.8

    Lance Jackson

    Texas AP #10
    Edge rusher · Sophomore
    Photo: ESPN roster ↗
  76. Brennen Schramm, Ohio State wide receiver#768.8

    Brennen Schramm

    Ohio State AP #11
    Wide receiver · Senior
    Photo: ESPN roster ↗
  77. Carter Jula, Florida State punter#778.8

    Carter Jula

    Florida State
    Punter · Junior
    Photo: ESPN roster ↗
  78. Joshua Harriott, Florida Atlantic running back#788.8

    Joshua Harriott

    Florida Atlantic
    Running back · Senior
    Photo: ESPN roster ↗
  79. JuJu Pope, Wisconsin running back#798.8

    JuJu Pope

    Wisconsin
    Running back · Junior
    Photo: ESPN roster ↗
  80. Luke Reed, Akron running back#808.8

    Luke Reed

    Akron
    Running back · Sophomore
    Photo: ESPN roster ↗
  81. Ayo Shotomide-King, San Diego State wide receiver#818.8

    Ayo Shotomide-King

    San Diego State
    Wide receiver · Junior
    Photo: ESPN roster ↗
  82. Peyton Morgan, Texas Tech safety#828.8

    Peyton Morgan

    Texas Tech AP #13
    Safety · Junior
    Photo: ESPN roster ↗
  83. Kaleb Beasley, Louisville defensive back#838.7

    Kaleb Beasley

    Louisville
    Defensive back · Junior
    Photo: ESPN roster ↗
  84. Cairo Skanes, Wisconsin safety#848.7

    Cairo Skanes

    Wisconsin
    Safety · Sophomore
    Photo: ESPN roster ↗
  85. Jackson Courville, Tulane kicker#858.7

    Jackson Courville

    Tulane
    Kicker · Junior
    Photo: ESPN roster ↗
  86. Branden Ganashamoorthy, Washington State wide receiver#868.7

    Branden Ganashamoorthy

    Washington State
    Wide receiver · Junior
    Photo: ESPN roster ↗
  87. Wardell Mack, Texas defensive back#878.7

    Wardell Mack

    Texas AP #10
    Defensive back · Junior
    Photo: ESPN roster ↗
  88. Myles Davis, Texas A&M safety#888.7

    Myles Davis

    Texas A&M
    Safety · Junior
    Photo: ESPN roster ↗
  89. Malachi Henry, Cincinnati wide receiver#898.7

    Malachi Henry

    Cincinnati
    Wide receiver · Senior
    Photo: ESPN roster ↗
  90. Donovan Jones, Nebraska defensive back#908.7

    Donovan Jones

    Nebraska
    Defensive back · Junior
    Photo: ESPN roster ↗
  91. Chase Canada, North Texas cornerback#918.7

    Chase Canada

    North Texas
    Cornerback · Senior
    Photo: ESPN roster ↗
  92. Shane Marshall, Georgia Tech running back#928.7

    Shane Marshall

    Georgia Tech
    Running back · Sophomore
    Photo: ESPN roster ↗
  93. Xavier Martinez, Iowa State safety#938.7

    Xavier Martinez

    Iowa State
    Safety · Junior
    Photo: ESPN roster ↗
  94. Jacob Buggie, Arizona linebacker#948.7

    Jacob Buggie

    Arizona AP #24
    Linebacker · Junior
    Photo: ESPN roster ↗
  95. Sebastian Cheeks, Wisconsin linebacker#958.7

    Sebastian Cheeks

    Wisconsin
    Linebacker · Senior
    Photo: ESPN roster ↗
  96. CJ Smith, UAB wide receiver#968.6

    CJ Smith

    UAB
    Wide receiver · Senior
    Photo: ESPN roster ↗
  97. Joseph Arnold, Missouri State safety#978.6

    Joseph Arnold

    Missouri State
    Safety · Sophomore
    Photo: ESPN roster ↗
  98. Grant Laskey, Charlotte tight end#988.6

    Grant Laskey

    Charlotte
    Tight end · Sophomore
    Photo: ESPN roster ↗
  99. Kaleb Mitchell, Sam Houston wide receiver#998.6

    Kaleb Mitchell

    Sam Houston
    Wide receiver · Sophomore
    Photo: ESPN roster ↗
  100. Byron Baldwin Jr., Indiana defensive back#1008.6

    Byron Baldwin Jr.

    Indiana AP #6
    Defensive back · Sophomore
    Photo: ESPN roster ↗

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We took every FBS team's current roster headshots as published on ESPN, left out freshmen, and scored each face from 1 to 10 with a Vision Transformer trained on thousands of hand-rated faces. Some scores are checked and adjusted by hand. The AP rank is the school's place in the AP Top 25 poll, if it has one.

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