Do you know who on your favorite college team once wore the red, white and blue?

College football kicks off tonight, which begins a full weekend of huge games. People across the nation will root for their favorite teams and players. However, they may also be rooting for U.S. National Team alumni without even knowing it.

Almost 200 former U.S. National Team members will be in action this season, many of them in starring roles for their respective teams.

Many of these players earned their stars and are now stars in their own right. Here are a few:

Quincy Adeboyejo, WR, Ole Miss: Adeboyejo is a part of the heralded Ole Miss 2013 recruiting class, which included Laquon Treadwell and Cody Core. Both Treadwell and Core were selected in the 2016 NFL Draft and will be playing this season on Sundays. Even with the departure of talent, the receiving corps in Oxford (Miss.) is widely considered one of the most talented in the nation. Adeboyejo is expected to make major contributions to the Rebels’ offense.  Even among all of the competition for playing time, Adeboyejo remains the consummate teammate. “Having so much talent in one room is just going to bring the best out of all of us,” he said.

For those who are not fans of Ole Miss or the SEC, you may remember Adeboyejo’s circus-like highlight reel catch during last season’s unexpected win in Tuscaloosa:

Caleb Bluiett, TE, Texas: The athletic Bluiett arrived in Austin as a defensive end and was quite successful in his first two seasons. However, a confluence of events led to him switching to tight end full time prior to his redshirt junior season. The switch has not prevented Bluiett from impressing. The sports reporter for the Austin American-Statesmen, Kirk Bohls, believes Bluiett has an NFL future, “Caleb Bluiett will play in the NFL. I’m really high on the Texas senior tight end. He’s built like a brick wall; he’s versatile; he’s got great hands,” he said.

Shane Cockerille, ATH, Maryland: A true athlete can play just about any position on the field and Cockerille has proven this while at Maryland by playing safety, fullback and quarterback in his first three years. Although originally recruited to play quarterback, he is adjusting to yet another positional change this year. Cockerille is slated to start on defense at linebacker. According to the Washington Post, Cockerille is taking all of the changes in stride. “Always wanted to switch to defense since last spring, and I’m finally getting the opportunity so I’m kind of just taking it and running with it,” he said.

J.J. Denman, OL, Rutgers: The offensive tackle started all 12 games last season for the Scarlet Knights. Prior to the 2015 season, Denman received the Mark Mills Second Effort Award, which is given to the player on the offense that has improved the most during spring practice. NJ.com reported that Denman said, "That was an honor to win…It's probably the best award I ever got in my athletic career.” Coming out of high school he was the No. 27-ranked offensive lineman in the nation.

Dajuan Drennon, DE, North Carolina: The junior started all 12 games in 2015. Drennon is a stud for the Tar Heel defense. Perhaps his best game last season came against Delaware. He racked up 7 tackles (5 solo), a tackle for a loss as well as a pass breakup. Based on his performance, he was selected by coaches as the defensive player of the week. He was expected to be the starting defensive end this season for the Tar Heels. Unfortunately, a lingering foot injury has clouded his playing status. 

Tarean Folston, RB, Notre Dame: The returning senior is licking his chops in anticipation of getting back on the field. The past year has been a long one. Folston suffered a torn ACL in the Irish’s first game of 2015 against Texas. The road to recovery has been difficult, but Folston is fully healed and excited to get back to competing. The Chicago Tribune reported that Folston recently said, "I have a big chip on my shoulder. I owe Texas one. I owe the team one. I owe the season one. I owe everybody one...I have to show the world that I'm back.” Last season began like this season, with a lot of hope. Folston’s first two seasons were a resounding success that resulted in him compiling 1,359 yards rushing. He displayed the ability to run between the tackles while consistently threatening to stretch the defense with game-breaking ability. Even though head coach Brian Kelly announced that he will utilize a rotation of three running backs, expect Folston to be an integral cog in Notre Dame’s offense and compile some gaudy statistics. 

Jay Hayes, DE, Notre Dame: The 2016 season could be a breakout one for Hayes, at a position of need for Notre Dame. Going up against one of the country’s top offensive lines each day in practice certainly has helped his development. “It’s a great opportunity because I’m playing with the best of the best. I’m seeing guys that are going to the NFL. Coach Kelly has turned the program around tremendously and you’re around first-class guys,” Hayes said. Head coach Brian Kelly has seen Hayes turn the corner with his attitude and behavior around the team and expects this to translate on the field. Hayes is currently in the thick of competition to start at weak side end for the Irish.

Jonathon Hilliman, RB, Boston College: The sophomore running back began his 2015 season on the Maxwell Award and Doak Walker Award watch lists. However, a broken foot prematurely ended his season and his absence was noticeable on the field. When Hilliman was on the field as a freshman in 2014, the Eagles had the second-best ground attack in the ACC. Last year, without Hilliman, they ranked fifth worst. Hilliman aims to bounce back this year, which means the offense will depend on him to lead the way.

Justin Jackson, RB, Northwestern: Jackson has been a major component of the Wildcats’ ground attack since arriving on campus in 2014. As a true freshmen he ran for 1,187 yards and increased that number last year to 1,418 yards. Jackson’s number are expected to improve again as quarterback Clayton Thorson, who started last year as a true freshman, should develop after a full year of experience and take some of the pressure off of the backfield. Although he has only played two seasons at Northwestern, Jackson is already sixth on the Wildcats all-time rushing list with 2,605 yards. If he remains healthy, he should break that all-time mark this year. 

Jourdan Lewis, DB, Michigan: Jim Harbaugh has a gem in Lewis, a first team all-American selection in 2015 for his work at cornerback. Like his secondary mate Jabrill Peppers, Lewis is versatile enough to contribute on special teams and offense as well. He could be a first-round pick in next year’s NFL Draft.

Sean Maguire, QB, Florida State: This was supposed to be the year Sean Maguire would take the helm in Tallahassee for the No. 4-ranked Seminoles. The fifth-year senior was poised to build on last year’s performance that resulted in a 4-2 record, 1,520 yards, and 11 touchdowns against 6 interceptions. His performance did not go unnoticed, as Maguire was selected to the preseason Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award watch list. However, Maguire broke his foot during training camp and only recently has been able to get back to the practice. Accordingly, redshirt freshman quarterback Deondre Francois was named the starter for the Seminoles first game. Florida State Athletics reported that head coach Jimbo Fisher said, “I have the utmost respect for Sean Maguire…It hurts me when you see guys that stand for the right things get bad breaks.” Maguire may be able to return in a few weeks.

Lewis Neal, DE, LSU: The returning senior is again expected to start at defensive end for LSU. Neal came into his own last season, leading the team with 8 sacks. He also earned the SEC Defensive Player of the Week award for his efforts against Florida. Neal is widely considered one of the most impressive defensive players in college football and is expected to be drafted next year in the first round. Interestingly, Neal isn’t just a juggernaut on the gridiron, he also is a successful day trader on the Foreign Exchange (FOREX) market. Even as he is stretched thin trading on the FOREX and preparing for this upcoming season, Neal somehow found the time open up a hair salon and is developing an app aimed at students. 

LSU school record 391 lbs on power clean! We working! #Explosive #LeaveYourMark #Turnt #DlineU #Lewizianimal pic.twitter.com/I5TSSAeHUN

— Lewis Neal (@ImBallinNeal18) July 19, 2016

Terrell Newby, RB, Nebraska: The senior was recently announced as the top running back on Nebraska’s depth chart. Newby is a dual threat to both run and catch out of the backfield and is expected to be a central cog in Nebraska’s offense. The electric tailback is one of 76 players in FBS that was selected to the preseason Doak Walker award watch list, which is awarded to the nation’s top running back. Newby has compiled 1,360 career rushing yards with the Cornhuskers, which includes a pair of 100-yard games in 2015. One of those games, against Southern Alabama, resulted in Newby earning the Big-Ten Offensive Player-of-the-Week award.

Hardy Nickerson Jr., LB, Illinois: The linebacker was previously a defensive captain for the University of California, compiling impressive career statistics for the Golden Bears that includes 27 starts, 246 tackles, 9 tackles for a loss, 2 forced fumbles, 3 fumble recoveries and an interception. However, in August he transferred to Illinois for the chance to play for his dad. A former NFL Pro Bowl linebacker, Hardy Nickerson Sr. was tapped to be the defensive coordinator for the Illini by new head coach Lovie Smith. Illinois only returns four starters to its defense so there is expected to be an adjustment period as the new players and coaching staff gel. The recent addition of the fifth-year senior and father are expected to lead the defense and expedite the adjustment period. Interestingly, the father coached his son at Bishop O’Dowd High School in Oakland, Calif. and having the chance to coach his son’s final college season will provide an interesting storyline to follow. Some NFL pundits expect Nickerson Jr. to be drafted next year sometime in the late first round. 

ANNOUNCEMENT pic.twitter.com/ApAzKh2jS3

— Hardy Nickerson (@younghardy_) April 21, 2016

Ifeadi Odenigbo, DE, Northwestern: The top two defensive ends for Northwestern have graduated, which means Odenigbo will have a chance to shine on Saturdays. Odenigbo is considered the highest-rated recruit of head coach Pat Fitzgerald’s tenure and has worked hard this offseason to turn that potential into game-breaking plays. The improvements off-the-field have come in the form of extra film sessions and a lot of weight room work, which has helped Odenigbo bulk up without losing any of his speed.

720lbsX4=805lbs couldn't have done it without the team firing me up! #xmen #itsover800 pic.twitter.com/t4uaZqJ78q

— Ifeadi Odenigbo (@IfeadiOdenigbo) July 22, 2016

Samaje Perine, RB, Oklahoma: Big things are expected for the dynamic running back who set the single-game FBS rushing record last season against Kansas when he ran for 427 yards. The senior is on pace to potentially break the all-time rushing mark for the Sooners this season. Some believe he is a dark-horse candidate for the Heisman trophy; head coach Bob Stoops agrees. As a dual threat to both run and catch, he wields the ability to break a big play every time he gets his hands on the ball. Last season, he started all 13 games and ran for 1,349 yards, which dipped from 1,713 yards in 2014. He was a third-team All-American selection by Phil Steele and an honorable mention by Sports Illustrated. He was also unanimously selected to the All-Big 12 first team. 

Ethan Pocic, OL, LSU: The starting center for LSU led the way for running back Lenoard Fournette in 2015. The returning senior started all 12 games last season on his way to earning a second-team All American selection and was awarded the SEC Offensive Lineman of the Week twice last season. Pocic did have offseason hip surgery, which isn’t expected to hinder his playing this season. He is projected to make the leap to the NFL next year.

Dalton Risner, OL, Kansas State: The redshirt freshman had an impressive campaign in 2015 for the Cougars while starting every game at center. He concluded last season with First Team Freshman All-America honors and is currently on the preseason watch list for the Rimington Trophy. The Cougars are depending on a repeat performance from Risner, who was instrumental in the team’s red-zone offense, which ranked second in the nation.

Anu Solomon, QB, Arizona: After starting his sophomore and junior seasons, Solomon returns as a senior and is in the midst of competing for the starting quarterback position for the Wildcards in 2016. He has thrown for 48 touchdowns, against 14 interceptions. Big things were expected from Solomon and the Wildcats in 2015, they were ranked No. 22 overall in the AP preseason poll. However, the Wildcats finished a disappointing 7-5 as the result of a porous defense. If the defense can solidify and Solomon secures the starting spot, he could turn in some impressive statistics.

Wyatt Teller, OL, Virginia Tech: The redshirt junior is widely considered one of the best offensive linemen in Blacksburg. He started 18 of the past 24 games the Hokies played. However, unknown behind-the-scenes events have precipitated Teller’s demotion to the second team. How long the demotion lasts is currently unknown.

Jesus Wilson, WR, Florida State: The only Seminole receiver to start in all 13 games in 2015. Wilson has 21 career starts for the Seminoles, the most of any offensive player. A true athlete with the potential to score anytime he touches the ball, he is expected to have an even larger role in the Seminole offense this season, which sets the bar quite high. He finished last season ranked second on the team in receptions (58), third in receiving yards (622) and third in touchdown receptions (3). 

Five freshmen to watch

The 2016 U.S. Under-19 National Team which participated in the 2016 International Bowl is among the most talented in program history.

Several members of the team could make an impact on their respective teams as true freshmen. Here are five to watch:

• Trevon Diggs, DB/WR, Alabama
• Christopher Evans, RB, Michigan
• Mecole Hardman, WR, Georgia
• Jared Mayden, DB, Alabama
• Trevon Sidney, WR, USC

2016 U.S. National Team College Football Alumni List

Alex Norton	OL	Air Force
Deejay Johnson	DB	Air Force
Conor Hundley	RB	Akron
Logan Tuley-Tillman	OL	Akron
Se'von  Pittman	DT	Akron
Trevon Diggs	WR	Alabama
Jared Mayden	DB	Alabama
Tere Calloway	DB	Alabama A&M
Anu Solomon	QB	Arizona
Freddie Tagaloa	OL	Arizona
N'Keal Karry	WR	Arizona St.
Carlos Mendoza	LB	Arizona State
Renell Wren	DL	Arizona State
Alexy Jean-Baptiste	LB	Arkansas
Cameron Birse	QB	Arkansas State
Charles Grant	DB	Arkansas State
Nick Ruffin	DB	Auburn
Ishmael  Zamora	WR	Baylor
Kameron Martin	RM	Baylor
Michael  Johnson	DL	Baylor
Ryan Reid	CB	Baylor
De'Andre Pierce	DB	Boise State
Reid Harrison-Ducros	DB	Boise State
Jonothan Hilliman	RB	Boston College
Tevin Montgomery	DL	Bowdoin College
Edward Bent	OL	Bucknell
Colin Goebel	OL	Cal Poly
Cameron Walker	CB	California
Trai Mosley	DB	Central Arkansas
Shaquem Griffin	DB	Central Florida
Shaquill Griffin	DB	Central Florida
Justin Bridges-Thompson	LB	Charlotte
Alex Spence	K	Clemson
Matthew Ryan	OL	Clemson
Sam Kronshage	OL	Colorado
Trey Udoffia	WR	Colorado
Alonzo Saxton	DB	Duke
Vosean Joseph	LB	Florida
Moral Stephens	WR	Florida
Lance Virgile	LB	Florida Atlantic
Jesus Wilson	WR	Florida State
Sean Maguire	QB	Florida State
Isaiah Wynn	OL	Georgia
Mecole  Hardman Jr.	WR	Georgia
Kight Dallas	LB	Georgia State
Tavares Garner	DB	Henderson State
Darius Mosely	DB	Illinois
Darta Lee	OL	Illinois
Gimel President	DE	Illinois
Hardy Nickerson Jr.	LB	Illinois
Reggie Spearman	LB	Illinois State
Tyler Colbert	DL	Incarnate Word
Nile Sykes	LB	Indiana
Cedrick Lattimore	DL	Iowa
Chauncey Golston	DL	Iowa
Tyler Wiegers	QB	Iowa
Jake Campos	OL	Iowa State
Conrelius Henderson	OL	Jackson State
Ishmael  Hyman	WR	James Madison
Dalton Risner	OL	Kansas State
Matthew McCrane	K/P	Kansas State
Mitch Lochbihler	TE	Kansas State
Jacob Hyde	DL	Kentucky
Canon Smith	TE	Liberty
Ethan Pocic	C/OG	LSU
Jakhari Gore	RB	LSU
Lewis Neal	DL	LSU
Jaquan Yulee	LB	Marshall
Terry Richardson	DB	Marshall
Avery  Edwards	TE	Maryland
Shane Cockerille	QB	Maryland
Cycoby Burch	DB	Massachusetts
Jonathan Timmons	OL	Memphis
Ben Gedeon	LB	Michigan
Christopher Evans	RB	Michigan
David Dawson	OL	Michigan
Jourdan Lewis	DB	Michigan
Khalid Hill	TE	Michigan
Ron Johnson	DL	Michigan
Wayne Lyons	CB	Michigan
Auston Robertson	DE	Michigan St.
Enoch Smith Jr.	DL	Michigan State
TJ Harrell	DB	Michigan State
Herbert Moore	DL	Mississippi
Quincy Adeboyejo	WR	Mississippi
Jake Thomas	OL	Mississippi State
Alec Abeln	OL	Missouri
Eric Beisel	LB	Missouri
Brayden Scott	QB	Missouri Southern
Tyler Bruggman	QB	Montana State
Micah Thomas	LB	Navy
Johansen Domann	LB	Nebraska
Terrell Newby	RB	Nebraska
Dajaun Drennon	DE	North Carolina
Jalan McClendon	QB	North Carolina State
Tommy Mister	WR	Northern Illinois University
D.J.  Singleton	DB	Northern Iowa
Ray Buchanan	CB	Northern Iowa
Brent Morrow	OL	Northwest Missouri State
Ian Park	OL	Northwestern
Ifeadi Odenigbo	DL	Northwestern
Justin Jackson	RB	Northwestern
Avery Sebastian	DB	Notre Dame
Durham Smythe	TE	Notre Dame
Greer Martini	LB	Notre Dame
Hunter Bivin	OL	Notre Dame
Jonathan Jones	LB	Notre Dame
Jay Hayes	DL	Notre Dame
Tarean Folston	RB	Notre Dame
Brady Taylor	OL	Ohio State
Donovan Munger	DL	Ohio State
Dwayne Haskins Jr.	QB	Ohio State
Dylan Thompson	DL	Ohio State
Jordan Parker	DB	Oklahoma
Samaje Perine	RB	Oklahoma
Ben Hughes	DL	Oklahoma State
Deric Robertson	S	Oklahoma State
Braden Breeze	DB	Oregon
Charles Nelson	WR	Oregon
Jalen Jelks	DL	Oregon
La'Mar Winston	LB	Oregon
Tristen Wallace	QB	Oregon
Damien Haskins	RB	Oregon State
Shurod Thompson	DB	Oregon State
Brian Gaia	DT	Penn State
Saeed Blacknall	WR	Penn State
Paul Griggs	K	Purdue
Austin Henyon	QB	Rhodes
James Mayden	WR	Rice
Spencer Stanley	OL	Rice
Zach Espinosa	S	Rice
J.J. Denman	OT	Rutgers
Mohamed Jabbie	WR	Rutgers
Brandon Monroe	RB	San Jose State
Braxton Webb	OT	SMU
Demerick Gary	DL	SMU
Ken McLauin	DL	SMU
Michael  Clark	DB	SMU
Ronald Geohaghan	DB	South Carolina State
Rodney Adams	WR	South Florida
Tajee Fullwood	DB	South Florida
Vincent Jackson	LB	South Florida
Darrell Songy	LB	Southern Alabama
Cary Angeline	TE	Southern Cal
Frank Martin II	OL	Southern Cal
Trevon Sidney	WR	Southern Cal
Cory Jasudowich	LB	Southern Connecticut State
Bailey McElwain	LB	Stanford
Harrison Phillips	DL	Stanford
Noor Davis	LB	Stanford
Trevor Speights	RB	Stanford
Tyler Provo	TE	Syracuse
Clifton Lewis	LB	TCU
Isaiah Chambers	DL	TCU
Matthew Hennessy	OL	Temple
Romond Deloatch	DE/TE/WR	Temple
Caleb Bluiett	DE	Texas
Nick Starkel	QB	Texas A&M
Reggie Chevis	LB	Texas A&M
Justice Luce	WR	Texas A&M Commerce
Samuel Douglas	LB	Texas Christian
Brandon McDowell	DB	Texas State
Felix Romero	OL	Texas State
Derrick Willies	WR	Texas Tech
Ivory Jackson	DL	Texas Tech
Joe Wallace	DL	Texas Tech
Delando Johnson	DB	Toledo
Khari  Harding	DB	Tulsa
Rob Riederer	LB	Tulsa
Austin Kent	P/K	UCLA
Najee Toran	OL	UCLA
Cody Keith	QB	UNC Charlotte
Alex Leslie	TE	University of Houston
Julio Garcia II	OL	UNLV
Colby Cooke	P	Vanderbilt
Darrius Sims	DB	Vanderbilt
Taurean Ferguson	DB	Vanderbilt
Steven Moss	OL	Virginia
Chris Durkin	QB	Virginia Tech
Wyatt Teller	DL	Virginia Tech
A'lique Terry	OL	Wake Forest
Cameron Van Winkle	K	Washington
Malik Rucker	DB	Western Michigan
Billy Hirschfeld	DL	Wisconsin
Kellen Jones	LB	Wisconsin
Sterling Strother	OL	Yale