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By Week 5, I feel like we finally have enough information to stop guessing so much. We have an idea of who is producing on a week-to-week basis and who is giving us a big game here and there. If you have been following my waiver pickups, this is the hard part. Now we have to figure out how to plug those productive players into our roster spots based on our league settings and matchups. This is where I can help with some of those tougher decisions.
Some players have earned enough trust that I am not sitting them just because the matchup gets tougher. Other players are going to depend much more on their role, opportunity, and who they are facing that week. That is what we are looking at in Week 5. As always, every C2C league is different. Your scoring, lineup requirements, and roster can change a close decision.
Let’s get into it.
Quarterbacks
Starts
Gio Lopez, Wake Forest vs. Stanford
I am not letting 1 bad week scare me away from Lopez. Through 4 games, he has thrown for 1,112 yards, 8 touchdowns, and only 1 interception. He is also averaging 9 yards per attempt, so he has not needed a crazy amount of passes every week to give us production.
Last week was his worst game of the season, and I know that can make us second-guess putting him back into our lineup. I am going the other way. Stanford has allowed at least 27 points in every game, and I trust what Lopez has shown us through 4 games more than I am worried about 1 bad Saturday.
Keelon Russell, Alabama at Mississippi State
Keelon Russell is starting to look like someone I can’t leave out of my lineup each week. He has thrown for 1,129 yards and 8 touchdowns while adding 168 rushing yards and 3 more touchdowns on the ground. What I like most is that he is not dependent on one part of the offense. If the passing production slows down, he can still get us points with his legs.
We are also starting to see him do it against better competition. That matters because we do not want to fall into the trap of trusting numbers that only came against easier opponents. Mississippi State also has enough offense to keep Alabama from shutting things down too early, which could help keep Russell involved and build up our points.
Sits
Byrum Brown, Auburn at Tennessee
Brown is always going to make this decision difficult because of what he can do with his legs. That rushing ability gives him a way to save a fantasy day even when the passing production is not there. The problem is the passing game has been too inconsistent for me.
Brown threw 3 interceptions against Baylor and has thrown 2 more since. He also finished with only 140 passing yards against Vanderbilt. Now he has to go on the road to Tennessee. The rushing upside is what makes me think about it, but I do not trust the passing side enough this week. Sometimes the rushing floor is not enough to make up for everything else we are worried about.
Isaac Wilson, Colorado vs. Texas Tech
Colorado is expected to turn to Wilson over Julian Lewis at quarterback. That makes Wilson interesting. It does not automatically make him someone we need to put into our lineup. We still have to see what this offense looks like with Wilson running it.
How much will Colorado use his legs? How aggressive will they let him be throwing the ball? Does the quarterback change actually make the offense better? Those are all questions we do not have answers to yet. I would rather watch Wilson’s first start and learn from it than put him into my lineup and hope we guessed correctly.
It is time for you to be real with your roster. Are you a top 4 team with a legit chance to win? Are you a middle-of-the-road team that has been hit with the injury bug? If not, you should be selling. Do not get stuck with aging dynasty assets if you are not a contender. With that, let’s dive right into my top four “buys” and “sells” from a dynasty
Buys
Tyler Shough (QB – NO)
Shough leads all starting quarterbacks in pass attempts. He anchors a fast-paced, pass-heavy New Orleans Saints offense.
Through the first three games of 2026, he ranks second in the entire NFL in passing yards (917) and boasts eight passing touchdowns.
Shough contributes valuable weekly points on the ground, he averages multiple rush attempts per week that raise his overall fantasy floor.
He plays against defenses like the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Atlanta Falcons, with top targets like Chris Olave and returning Jordyn Tyson boosting his ceiling.
I would be trying to buy him for Bo Nix, Justin Herbert, De’Von Achane, Jayden Daniels, or Jaxson Dart.
Javonte Williams (RB – DAL)
He dominates the backfield touches in Dallas, leaving minimal work for backups like Malik Davis and Jaydon Blue.
He has already secured 169 rushing yards, 56 receiving yards, and 3 total touchdowns through the first three games of the 2026 season.
Playing alongside Dak Prescott and CeeDee Lamb, it prevents defenses from entirely stacking the box. They will be playing in a lot of shootouts, so there will always be opportunities for rushing touchdowns.
I would be trying to buy him for TreVeyon Henderson, Jaylen Waddle, Quinshon Judkins, or Jadarian Price.
The first four weeks of the season in college football typically give us a glimpse into which freshmen are earning meaningful playing time. This week marked the beginning of conference play, which means we get to see if the players who have been crushing it to begin the year can continue their success against more difficult competition. Without further ado, dive into Volume 5 of The Devy Notebook.
A sleeper tight end made his mark against the reigning national champions. Luke Dehnicke transferred up from the G6 to Northwestern for his sophomore season and was arguably the best player on the field for either team this weekend. He is 6 ‘6 ” 240 lb. tight end with a strong athletic profile. He had 7 grabs for 140 yards in this one after registering 1,119 yards and 14 touchdowns for Minnesota Duluth last year. If he can string together more solid starts against similarly tough Big Ten defenses, his stock could soar.
I am starting to believe that Wake Forest wide receiver Carlos Hernandez could find himself getting drafted in the 2027 class. Every season there is a player who has an extremely strong production profile, and Hernandez is making the case to be this year’s version. He caught 9 balls for 194 yards and one touchdown in a win over a ranked Louisville team to crush their playoff aspirations. Coming into this week, he was tied with Jeremiah Smith for the most explosive plays in college football. He is tough and twitchy with the ball in his hands, forcing 12 missed tackles this year (first in the ACC). He also has an outstanding 4.34 YPRR.
We better hear some news soon that Isaac Brown has a nagging injury. He has very clearly been the second-best running back for Louisville this season and has not shown any of the explosiveness that we’ve seen in prior seasons. He rushed for only 3.7 ypc again this week. As it stands, I would strongly consider drafting Keyjuan Brown over Isaac Brown if faced with the decision.
We have seen nothing to inspire any level of confidence in Quinten Joyner through four games. His poor performances were capped off this weekend with 8 carries for 12 yards (1.5 yards per carry). He is still technically returning from a lower limb injury that kept him out of the 2025 season, and I suspect he will need next season to rehab his stock as well.
JJ Buchanan continued his consistent start to the 2026 season, totaling 130 yards and 2 touchdowns in a one-point loss to Iowa this weekend. He began his career as a tight end with Utah, but has already matched his production from last year in only four games. I would be surprised if his 6’4” frame transitions well at the position in the NFL, but I question if he wouldn’t consider a change back to tight end to be a matchup nightmare for an NFL offense. He also finds himself in the top 5 in all of college football for receiving yards per team pass attempt, which is one of the more predictive metrics for future fantasy success.
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Last Week in Fantasy: Week 3
njuries continue to take their toll on fantasy players as De’Von Achane was lost for the season and Travis Etienne will miss extended time with a hamstring injury. But, that’s the game we play and it’s important to stay active and ready for anything. And that’s what this article is meant to help you with.
So, without further ado, here is Last Week In Fantasy.
Arizona Cardinals
If it wasn’t evident enough, Week 3 made it crystal clear. Michael Wilson is THE WR1 for the Cardinals, and his 17 targets in Week 3 were more than Harrison has combined for the season.
I’m buying Wilson, and I believe Arizona is a top 10 offense for the rest of the season.
Atlanta Falcons: In his first start of 2026, QB Michael Penix had more passing yards than Cooper Rush did in Weeks 1 and 2 combined and scored more points than the Falcons offense did in Weeks 1 and 2.
Penix is a buy for me and has a great supporting cast for fantasy.
Baltimore Ravens: Derrick Henry continues to do Derrick Henry things! He now has six touchdowns and is averaging two touchdowns per game, and the Ravens offense is averaging 30 PPG this season.
With injuries to De’Von Achane and Travis Etienne, Derrick Henry is a BUY High.
Buffalo Bills: James Cook “quietly” has back-to-back games of over 130 rushing yards and a touchdown. We’re still waiting on his targets to show up, but they’re coming.
James Cook and every other Bills player is a BUY.
Carolina Panthers: Tetairoa McMillan had his worst statistical game of the season, but he was on the field for 95% of the Panthers’ snaps. With Jalen Coker banged up, McMillan is about to get fed!
Buy McMillan and this Carolina offense that is third in pass attempts in the NFL.
Chicago Bears: It feels like so long ago when D’Andre Swift had his three-touchdown performance in Week 1, and since then he’s scored ZERO touchdowns! Although he does have 45 total touches since then.
Buy from any frustrated owner who is giving up on the Bears offense.
Cincinnati Bengals: Tee Higgins is averaging six or more targets in every game this season, and he’s scored 14 or more PPR points in back-to-back games. Joe Burrow has 30 or more pass attempts in every game so far, so the volume could get better.
Tee Higgins is a BUY, and I would try to buy now before his price goes up.
Cleveland Browns: Deshaun Watson and the Browns offense are starting to find a groove, but the RBs are still trying to find their way. Of the 8 red zone possessions for the Browns, Judkins has 7 touches. Judkins is averaging 17 touches per game and is the clear lead back.
Buy Quinshon’s volume and reap the rewards of a young, up-and-coming offense.
Dallas Cowboys: George Pickens has had a frustrating start to the season, but his targets, receptions, and yards have increased every week of the season.
The Dallas offense is humming, and Pickens, with everyone else, is a buy.
4 Biggest Dynasty Story Lines: Week 4
By the time Monday Night Football comes to a close, we will be officially 25 percent of the way through the fantasy football season. While I apologize for the morbid note to start the column, we’re starting to get a really good idea about the state of the NFL and, most importantly, the state of our Dynasty rosters. Let’s dive into the biggest storylines in Week 4.
Dynasty Stashes – Week 4
Skyy Moore – (WR – GB)
If you’ve played dynasty for a while, the name Skyy Moore might bring about unspeakable rage and frustration.
Drafted in the second round by the Chiefs in 2022, Moore was a mid-to-late first-round selection in most rookie drafts due to the allure of playing with Patrick Mahomes.
Well, Moore ended up being a complete bust in Kansas City, with tons of dropped passes and production that matched his out-of-place No. 24 jersey number — hideous.
Now in Green Bay, Moore still rocks a stupid number for a wide receiver, this time No. 23. But with Jayden Reed suffering a scary neck injury in Week 2 with no timetable for a return, Moore has an opportunity to get his career back on track as the slot man in the Packers’ offense.
Green Bay’s offensive line is downright atrocious, and this team feels like it could become this year’s version of the 2025 Arizona Cardinals — throwing a ton because they’re constantly trailing and can’t establish a ground game.
Last week, Moore saw seven targets, catching three for 31 yards. I expect him to see five or six opportunities per game with Reed sidelined. He also serves as Green Bay’s return man, so if your league awards points for return yardage, Moore becomes a little more valuable. He’s worth a stash now, to see if the role and volume stick.
Jalon Daniels – (QB – TB)
When the Buccaneers named Jalon Daniels as the backup quarterback before the season, it was cool to see them recognizing the talent of an undrafted rookie. The kid from Kansas played well enough in the preseason to make veteran Jake Browning expendable and earned the No. 2 job behind Baker Mayfield.
Little did they know that a month into the season, he’d be their starting quarterback for the foreseeable future.
That’s right. Daniels will be under center for the next few games, thanks to a dislocated thumb on Mayfield’s throwing hand. Early reports say he’ll be out at least three games, giving Daniels a chance to lead a team desperately seeking victory after an 0-3 start.
What makes Daniels such an intriguing player for fantasy is his legs. During his time with the Jayhawks, he rushed for more than 390 yards in a season three times. It’s that mobility that’s going to help him rack up fantasy points while he’s out on the field.
Managers in one-QB leagues don’t have to worry about picking Daniels up, but superflex managers should absolutely try to acquire him. With upcoming games against Green Bay, Dallas, Pittsburgh, and Carolina, Daniels is a high-upside dart throw you can start as a QB2 because of his rushing potential.
If you’ve been struggling with guys like Drake Maye or Cam Ward — or lost Jaxson Dart, Jayden Daniels, and Caleb Williams to injury — why not put this hyper-mobile signal-caller in your lineup and see if he produces?
Dynasty Rookie Round-Up: Week 3
In this series, @joshreedy5 spotlights the standout performances from the 2026 rookie class and highlights both promising and concerning trends. Let’s dive into how these rookies fared in Week 3.
Dynasty Data Trendz: Week 3
5. Jaxon Smith-Njigba has been putting up historic target share numbers. But Brock Bowers said, “Not so fast”. Klint Kubiak installed the Seattle offense that turned JSN into a target funnel. Now he appears to be doing the same with Bowers.
6. Travis Kelce seems to be rejuvenated by his off-season marriage to Taylor Swift. He is off to a great start, ranking 8th among all pass catchers in yards per route run.
7. In last week’s column, I highlighted these two players as buys with the statements below:
Ted Hurst: “Ted Hurst seems primed for a week 3 breakout. He has little to show for surface stats with just 5 receptions for 63 yards through two games. But he only trails Egbuka by 1 target for the team lead with 10. The Bucs go up against the 28th-ranked Vikings pass defense next week. Per Fantasy Points Data, he boasts an excellent 17.9% route win rate. He is getting open and getting targets. The chemistry with Mayfield is still developing. “
Marcus Mariota: That brings us to Marcus Mariota. If you are going to empty your FAAB and need a multi-week starter, I’d go with Mariota. In his 7 full starts in 2025, he averaged 17 fantasy points per game. “
Hurst had his best fantasy production of the young season with 11 fantasy points, while Mariota put up 20 of his own in an upset win over one of the best defenses in the NFL, Seattle.
8. Jeremiyah Love had the best game of his young career. He excelled in every metric I evaluated for my annual RB1 model, but his most exciting trait for fantasy was his receiving ability. I wrote in the RB1 model article.
“The most exciting aspect of his repertoire is his receiving acumen. Receiving, not rushing, is what makes a running back a perennial top fantasy asset. Think Christian McCaffrey, Alvin Kamara, Saquon Barkley, Austin Ekeler, and De’Von Achane. And boy, is Love a great receiving back. He may be the second-best slot receiver in this draft to Makai Lemon.
Love led all running backs in this class in yards per route run at 1.6, good for 10 points towards his overall model score. He also excelled in receiving yards and receptions per game. The receiving categories contributed 32 points towards his overall RB1 model score.”
Week 3 was the first game to really showcase his receiving prowess with 5 receptions for 19 yards and a TD.
C2C Waiver Report: Post Week 4
Week 4 gave us exactly what I want when I am working the C2C waiver wire. We have changing workloads, players starting to separate themselves, and a few situations where we have a chance to get there before everybody else does. At this point in the season, I am not interested in chasing somebody because he had one big Saturday. I want to know what changed. Did the touches increase? Is the player earning a bigger role? Are we seeing multiple weeks of production instead of one big play?
That is where we can find value before the rest of our league catches up. The approach stays the same every week. Win the campus side first. Then I am looking at C2C appreciation, youth, and ceiling.
Every recommendation assumes a $100 C2C FAAB budget.
Overall Waiver Order
Lee Beebe Jr., RB, Indiana: Add at 22 to 30 percent
Jeffrey Overton Jr., RB, Virginia Tech: Add at 16 to 22 percent
Cole Tabb, RB, Cincinnati: Add at 14 to 20 percent
Cayden Lee, WR, Missouri: Add at 12 to 18 percent
Ty Clark III, RB, Wake Forest: Add at 10 to 15 percent
Caden High, WR, Stanford: Add at 7 to 11 percent
Jacob Harris, TE, Wisconsin: Add at 5 to 9 percent
Luke Dehnicke, TE, Northwestern: Add at 4 to 8 percent
Quarterbacks
No quarterback makes my waiver list again this week. There are quarterbacks who can help in traditional CFF formats, but I am not going to force somebody into this article just because we need a quarterback section. None of the available options gave me enough of a combination of immediate campus production and C2C upside to put him ahead of the players on this week’s board.
That is part of Always Be Scouting too. Sometimes identifying what not to chase is just as important as finding the next waiver addition. We have already covered quarterbacks who fit what we are trying to do, and I am not going to recycle names just because they had another productive Saturday.
Running Backs
Lee Beebe Jr., Indiana
Beebe is my Final Lock this week. Luigi talked about him on our Devy Degens podcast this week. Turbo Richard left Indiana’s game against Northwestern after nine carries for 68 yards, and Beebe took advantage of the increased opportunity by finishing with 24 carries for 203 yards and 1 touchdown. The 203 yards are going to get everyone’s attention, but the 24 carries are what really got mine. We are not talking about a player who received a few touches and broke one long run. Indiana put the ball in Beebe’s hands 24 times, and he showed what he could do with the opportunity.
The Richard injury obviously matters, especially because Indiana was already dealing with Khobie Martin being unavailable. I am not going to pretend we know exactly how long Richard will be out, and I am not calling Beebe Indiana’s locked-in workhorse for the rest of the season. I also do not need Richard to be ruled out for the next month to want Beebe. We just saw what the workload can look like when the opportunity opens up, and I want Beebe on my roster while we find out what happens next. Nice shoutout, Luigi.
My call: Spend 22 to 30 percent. Beebe is my No. 1 waiver claim and Final Lock this week.
Week 4 College Football Highlights and Injury Report
Week 4 gave us a little bit of everything. We had a former five-star quarterback come off the bench and remind everybody why he was such a big recruiting name. We had a young SEC quarterback continue to force his way onto the radar. We had running backs handle massive workloads, veteran transfers make explosive plays and a pair of highly valued quarterbacks survive games where their offensive lines did them very few favors.
But this article is not about chasing box scores. Every week I want to figure out what actually matters for C2C. Did a player’s value change? Did his role change? Was the production sustainable, or did one huge play make the final stat line look better than the performance really was? Then, as always, we will finish with the injuries we need to monitor going into next week.
Oregon vs. USC
Dylan Raiola, QB, Oregon
Dylan Raiola came off the bench after Dante Moore left the game and completed 19 of 25 passes for 289 yards, 11.6 yards per attempt, two passing touchdowns and no interceptions. He was not sacked, did not record a rushing attempt or fumble, and led Oregon to a 41 to 27 win after Moore left the game.
Raiola’s 62-yard completion to Dierre Hill Jr. came early in the third quarter with Oregon leading 13 to 10. His 34-yard completion to Jamari Johnson came later with Oregon ahead 20 to 17. Those two plays supplied 96 yards, or 33.2 percent of Raiola’s production. Remove them, and he was still 17 of 23 for 193 yards, 8.4 yards per attempt, with both touchdowns.
That was legit. The former five-star recruit entered with 4,819 career passing yards and 31 touchdowns from his two seasons at Nebraska, so we are not pretending this came from nowhere. What changed is the landing spot and the possibility that Oregon can keep its offense alive without Moore. I’m moving Raiola back onto the active C2C board, but the immediate value depends heavily on Moore’s health and Oregon’s quarterback decision.
Dante Moore, QB, Oregon
Moore completed 8 of 10 passes for 77 yards, 7.7 yards per attempt, with no touchdowns or interceptions before leaving. He was not sacked, added one carry for 10 yards, and did not fumble. His 37-yard completion supplied 48.1 percent of his passing yards. Without it, he was 7 of 9 for 40 yards and 4.4 yards per attempt.
The injury is the story here, not the box score, and this is a hold until we know more. There is no reason to make a C2C valuation move based on an incomplete game and an unresolved injury, especially when we still do not know how long Moore could be out or what Oregon plans to do at quarterback.
C2C takeaway: Raiola is back on the active board. Moore is a hold until we have more information.
Mississippi State vs. Missouri
Kamario Taylor, QB, Mississippi State
Kamario Taylor completed 27 of 38 passes for 360 yards, 9.5 yards per attempt, three passing touchdowns and one interception in Mississippi State’s 31 to 24 win. He took four sacks and added 10 carries for 7 yards with no rushing touchdowns or fumbles.
His 43-yard touchdown to Sanfrisco Magee came in a scoreless first quarter. The 48-yard completion to Anthony Evans III came with 4:54 remaining and the game tied at 24, setting up the winning touchdown. Those plays supplied 91 yards. Without them, Taylor was still 25 of 36 for 269 yards, 7.5 yards per attempt, and two touchdowns.
This kid is forcing us to pay attention. Taylor is a 6-foot-4, 230-pound sophomore who threw only 77 passes last season. Now he has delivered a 360-yard performance and a fourth-quarter answer against an SEC defense. That combination of youth, frame, and production was enough for me to move Taylor all the way to QB1 in my C2C rankings this week.
The failure condition is still pressure. Four sacks and the interception remind us that he is developing, but this was more than empty production. At this point, I’m not just watching Kamario Taylor anymore. I’m treating him like one of the most valuable quarterbacks on the campus side.
Fluff Bothwell, RB, Mississippi State
Fluff Bothwell carried 25 times for 122 yards, 4.9 yards per carry, with a long of 18 and one rushing touchdown. He caught 6 of 7 targets for 55 yards and another touchdown. That gave him 31 touches, 177 scrimmage yards, two total touchdowns, and no fumbles.
There was no 50-yard run inflating this line. Bothwell earned everything across a massive workload. He already had consecutive productive seasons entering this year, but seven targets are the important development. If that receiving work sticks, he becomes more than a campus hammer and his C2C profile becomes more interesting because that gives us another avenue for production. I’m moving him up modestly and buying before everybody decides one Saturday made him a guaranteed NFL feature back.
C2C takeaway: Taylor made the biggest move of the week for me and is now my QB1 in C2C. Bothwell gets a bump, especially if the receiving work continues.
Devy Players of the Week – Week 4
Week 4 of college football is officially in the books! Hopefully your rostered devy players have been moving up DFF’s consensus Big Boards and not down. There’s a lot of movement in these early weeks of the season, as players firmly establish roles in their offense and begin to stand out among the rest. With that, let’s take a look at this week’s top performances!
Quarterback
Keelon Russell (QB – Alabama)
21-27, 365 yards, 4 TDs, 0 INTs
6 attempts, 46 yards, 1 TD
Could Alabama make a run at the National Championship this year? With Keelon Russell under center, I wouldn’t count them out. Russell lands on my DPTOW list for the second consecutive week as the Crimson Tide DISMANTLED this South Carolina Gamecock defense, winning 49-18.
Russell accounted for over 400 yards of offense and five total touchdowns in this one, once again looking calm and polished in the pocket throughout. Russell has moved up to my devy QB1 overall, but he has some difficult challenges ahead, to say the least. Bama’s next four games: Mississippi State, Georgia, Tennessee, Texas A&M, and LSU. If he can make it through this stretch unscathed, we may be looking at the 1.01 in 2028 dynasty rookie drafts.
Julian Sayin (QB – Ohio State)
27-36, 367 yards, 4 TDs, 0 INTs
9 attempts, 27 yards, 1 TD
Julian Sayin and the Buckeyes took care of business against the Illini this weekend, winning by a score of 42-19. Sayin put up an identical stat line to Russell, posting nearly 400 yards of offense and five touchdowns of his own. Through four games this year, Sayin has racked up over 1,200 yards and 12 total touchdowns with just one interception.
Resident Buckeye fan and DFF analyst @Evan_Kerr_ has pointed out that Sayin may not have an NFL arm, frequently underthrowing his receivers deep. Luckily, he has arguably the best receiver in college football history on his team, so he gets bailed out frequently. I’m not sold on Sayin as a dynasty asset yet, but as with any quarterback, we’ll have to see what kind of draft capital and landing spot he gets. Even if he gets a starting job, his fantasy ceiling is capped with his lack of rushing upside.
Rewriting the Devy QB Board: Unconventional Stars Lead the 2027 Class
The 2027 NFL Draft class is shaping up to be an excellent, albeit unconventional, group of prospects, headlined by a couple of zero-star recruits, a three-star, an elite legacy, and a Midwest blue-chipper.
As college football enters week 4, I am planting my flag with my current top five signal-callers – with the clear understanding that this board remains fluid and several rising prospects are still within striking distance.
Trinidad Chambliss, Ole Miss – “The Magician”
Operating with the elusive agility of an escape artist, this former zero-star recruit routinely pulls highlight-reel plays out of thin air. Reminiscent of Caleb Williams, Chambliss’ elite ability to manipulate defensive spacing and orchestrate out-of-structure chaos has made him the most lethal drive-and-dish point guard in college football. The beautiful thing? He can operate on time and in rhythm too. This combination and elite belief in himself make him the most dangerous quarterback in the country when the game hangs in the balance; to say he’s capable of last-minute magic is an understatement.
However, while he possesses tremendous physical gifts, a shorter physical build right at the 6-foot threshold will give traditional front offices pause. Furthermore, because he fought for a sixth year of eligibility, Chambliss will be 25 years old in week 1 of the 2027 NFL season, forcing NFL decision-makers to evaluate him as an older prospect.
Drew Mestemaker, Oklahoma State – “The Gun-Slinger”
Another phenomenal zero-star walk-on story, Mestemaker defies developmental trajectories, relying instead on a talented, quick-trigger arm that stylistically conjures images of Phillip Rivers and Aaron Rodgers. He plays with a fearless bravado, constantly attacking tight intermediate windows and driving the ball deep downfield with supreme confidence.
Mestemaker’s biggest flaw is a lack of historical reps and playing in a purely collegiate system. The quarterback famously rarely played in high school and had to walk on to the North Texas program just to earn a chance to play college football. Furthermore, the Cowboys’ prolific air-raid system, led by head coach Eric Morris, is viewed as a college-specific scheme whose passing philosophies are only utilized in snippets at the professional level.
