Breakout Players Spotlighted Across NFL, CFL, College

As the 2025 CFL, NFL, and college football seasons approach, several players across these leagues are poised for breakout performances and increased impact. In the CFL, Bo Levi Mitchell aims to build on his standout 2024 with the Tiger-Cats, now bolstered by Kenny Lawler and a top-tier offensive line, while Brady Oliveira remains the league’s leading running back. In the NFL, Carolina Panthers linebacker Trevin Wallace and Denver Broncos rookie running back R.J. Harvey are highlighted as leading breakout candidates, with Wallace set for an expanded role and Harvey expected to excel behind a strong run-blocking unit. Additionally, players like Atlanta’s Kyle Pitts and Buffalo’s James Cook face pivotal contract years and pressure to deliver. In college football, Oregon’s Dante Moore and Alabama’s Ty Simpson emerge as potential wild cards for the 2026 NFL Draft, with Moore seen as a likely breakout star. These developments point to a blend of emerging talent and proven performers ready to shape the upcoming football landscape.