Spring practice hasn't begun, but dozens of freshman early enrollees across the Big Ten are getting acclimated to their new surroundings. And the importance of having 15 extra practices cannot be overstated, as it will provide each with a leg up on the rest of the incoming class.
With that idea in mind, here are five early enrollees who could have an impact during the 2016 season:
Walker, the No. 1-ranked running back in the Class of 2016, is a special talent who could change Michigan's backfield fortunes. Leading returning rusher De'Veon Smith averaged only 4.