Jamari Staples

Although Jamarcus Nelson is rightfully identified as the best player on the UAB offense, Staples' promising 2013 freshman year has him looking like a potential impact prospect himself. Staples (6-foot-4, 190) is a big target who quietly showed very good consistency in 2013 despite playing as a true freshman in a barely functional offense. Prior to a November ankle sprain that derailed the rest of his season, Staples posted 25 catches for 365 yards and four touchdowns in seven games, either scoring or catching at least five passes in all but one of those seven games. Between his personal development and the arrival of coach Bill Clark, whose Jacksonville State teams proved quite effective on offense, Staples should take a big step forward in 2014.