10 scariest college football players of all time with the ball in their hand

There are lots of things to be afraid of in this world. The loss of a loved one. Global thermonuclear war. Paul Finebaum. On the gridiron, though, there are men to fear and lots of reasons to do so. Here are the 10 scariest players with the ball in their hands.

Before we dive into the 10 scariest players with the ball in their hands, we need to lay out some ground rules. First, ball in their hands means ball in their hands. Calvin Johnson is one of the greatest receivers to ever play college football. His highlight reel is an amalgam of Gumby-esque contortions to catch errant passes with backbreaking clutch catches. BUT most of the work is done before or as the ball enters his hands. So, sorry Megatron.

Second, no film, no spot on this list. Knute Rockne was probably incredibly intimidating. As was Absurdly-1920s-sounding-nickname Harris. If there’s no film, this Gipper doesn’t care.

Finally, there are different types of scary. There is physical intimidation, the kind of player that can and will plant you on your back with a hard look. There is the clutch gene intimidation. Your favorite team has a lead and the other team’s player has the ball. It’s a wrap. You lost. Then there is freak show scary. This is the type of dude that has the ball, one second you’re squared up, the next you’re Sam Darnold.

Without further ado, grab your blankie and let’s dig in, shall we?