ESPN College Football

Editor's note: ESPN.com's Mel Kiper Jr. continues his look at key players on Division I-A teams with his lists of the five most important players for each team in the revamped Big East Conference. (Schools listed in alphabetical order).

Cincinnati Bearcats
1. Brent Celek, TE, jr. – An outstanding blocker who also has good hands and knows how to get open, Celek will be counted on to be a steadying force for a young passing game.
2. Doug Jones, FB, so. – At 6-foot-4, 282 pounds, Jones could be playing tight end. He is a good blocker who can also catch the ball out of the backfield.
3. Ernest Jackson, WR, so. – At 6-3 with good speed, Jackson's size and athletic ability will be huge when the passing game needs a big play.
4. Adam Roberts, DE, sr. – A three-year starter who has moved over from defensive tackle this season and should bring some big-play ability to the outside.
5. Dustin Grutza, QB, fr. – A redshirt freshman, who is under a lot of pressure, is taking over for the record-setting Gino Guidugli. Grutza is mobile and has a decent arm but has big shoes to fill.

To continue reading this article you must be an Insider