Bust alert: Eight college football players running out of time to prove themselves entering 2026 season

CBS Sports has identified eight college football players who are entering the 2026 season facing significant pressure to break out or risk being labeled busts. Despite possessing NFL-level traits, these players have yet to fulfill their potential, and the upcoming season is seen as a critical proving ground for their professional prospects. The article does not name the specific players in the excerpt provided, but frames 2026 as a make-or-break year for each of them.