Sun Belt’s players to watch this season

By Daniel Shirley

June 29, 2016 11:56 AM

Matt Breida, Georgia Southern, RB

Of note: The senior rushed for 1,608 yards and 17 touchdowns last season, averaging 7.9 yards per carry, which led the nation.

Latrell Gibbs, Appalachian State, CB

Of note: Gibbs, a junior, finished last season with seven interceptions and 45 tackles.

Penny Hart, Georgia State, WR

Of note: The Sun Belt Conference Freshman of the Year in 2015 led the conference with receptions (5.5) and yards (84.5) per game last season.

Taylor Lamb, Appalachian State, QB

Of note: Entering his third season as a starter, Lamb, a junior, threw for 2,387 yards and a program record 31 touchdowns last season.

Ja’Von Rolland-Jones, Arkansas State, DL

Of note: Rolland-Jones, a junior, finished last year with 38 tackles, 13 tackles for loss and nine sacks.

This story was originally published June 29, 2016 at 11:56 AM with the headline "Sun Belt’s players to watch this season."