Preston Hadley is not to be overlooked and he will prove that to you this season Photo: US Presswire

In a day and age when college football is dominated by the constant threat of realignment, there is some sense of purity when it comes to the four remaining football independents. You have the tradition and patriotism that comes with both Navy and Army, the history and prestige that comes with Notre Dame, and then you have newcomer BYU. Notre Dame and BYU puts players into the NFL on an annual basis but both service academies struggle to attract NFL talent due to their military commitments. Here however are eight prospects you need to know from the independents. (more…)