Every Power 5 College Football Team's Most Important Returning Player for 2017

While NFL draft coverage focuses on players leaving school in pursuit of their next dream, the college football world is focused on who is coming back for the 2017 season.A team's best player isn't necessarily the most important, though. The definition varies by team, because his value, a leading role, the lack of a comparable replacement and the given program's perceived potential must all be taken into account.Oftentimes, the quarterback is most important, but not every program from a Power Five conference will return its 2016 starter.Additionally, with one exception because Texas Tech is a unique case, this is not a projection beyond obvious new starters (like Shea Patterson), so incoming recruits, redshirt freshmen and returning backups are not included. Previous contributions, including from injured players, were considered.Begin Slideshow
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