Jarrin Pierce

Things are going to be different for the Blue Raiders this year. Asher O'Hara, who was as much a running back as a quarterback, is no longer under center. Bailey Hockman, a grad transfer from NC State, is expected to take over as the new starter. That could be big for Pierce. Even with O'Hara as the signal-caller, he had 59 catches for 584 yards in 2020. That was in a nine-game campaign. If Hockman steps into the role smoothly, Pierce could be a breakout player in the conference in 2021.