TYLER VAN DYKE, QB MIAMI, 2023 ELIGIBLE
In Miami’s regular-season finale, 6’4” 224 lbs. redshirt freshman, Tyler Van Dyke led the Hurricanes to a convincing 47-10 win over the Duke Blue Devils, throwing for 381 yards and three touchdowns. After taking over for injured D’Eriq King in Week 4, Van Dyke had a couple of rough outings, but starting in late October Van Dyke has looked like a very good young QB. Since Miami’s victory over NC State, Van Dyke has completed 66% of his passes for 2,194 yards, 20 touchdowns, three interceptions, and has a passer rating of 171.85. In his 10 appearances on the year, Van Dyke leads the ACC in Passing Yards Per Attempt with nine and is second in the conference in Passing Efficiency Rating at 160.1. I find his efficiency as a first-year starter to be very impressive.
Van Dyke has the desired NFL size and has the necessary arm talent as well. You can see in showcased in his highlights against Duke:
He can throw the ball with strength and pace but is also able to throw with touch when needed. He is not a rushing QB but he is athletic enough to evade pressure and extend plays with his legs. Van Dyke has all of the physical tools to be a very good QB, and he is absolutely a player to keep tabs on moving forward.
Van Dyke will be eligible for the draft after next season, so the 2022/23 season will be very important for him. If he can play with the same efficiency he has had this year and put a full season under his belt he could hear his name called early in the draft. Tyler Van Dyke is likely not rostered in most devy leagues as he was not expected to play this year with D’Eriq King back as Miami’s QB. So you will need to target Van Dyke in your drafts this offseason. Depending on the player’s available in your rookie/devy pool I think Van Dyke could be drafted as early as the 2nd round or as late as the 4th round. I think he is a great value anywhere in round 3, as he could end up receiving 1st round NFL draft capital in either 2023 or 2024.
HASSAN HASKINS, RB MICHIGAN, 2022 ELIGIBLE
This 6’1” 220 lbs. senior is playing his way into a solid draft capital. On the season Haskins has 1,232 rushing yards and 18 touchdowns and has added 13 receptions for 94 yards. This past Saturday in a massive rivalry game, Haskins ensured he is now a household name, rushing for 169 yards and five touchdowns, making history:
Haskins has been a true workhorse for the Wolverines, as they have had him handle 20+ touches in eight of their 12 games, and 30+ touches twice. Relatively unknown going into the season, Haskins now has the nation’s attention.
Haskins is a downhill runner, who hits the hole quickly. He runs with power and has good quickness and speed for a 220 lbs. back. When he gets through the hole and is up to speed, he is a tough player to bring to the ground. He can run through you, past you, and even jump over you:
Come the NFL Combine and or NFL Pro Day, I believe Haskins will run a 4.5 40 yard dash, which would be great for a player of his size. He has been very productive this year, and if he can showcase his athleticism this offseason it would do wonders for his value.
Like Van Dyke, I doubt Haskins is rostered in many leagues at the moment, so trading for him is likely not an option for you. He is a senior, so when and where is taken in the NFL Draft will determine where is to be selected in Rookie drafts this offseason. If I had to take a guess now, I would say Haskins is taken in round 3 or 4 of the NFL Draft, which would likely make him a 2nd or 3rd round pick in Rookie Drafts depending on the team he lands with.
TREY MCBRIDE, TE COLORADO STATE, 2022 ELIGIBLE
Trey McBride has been on my shortlist of pass-catchers for several weeks now, and this week I am finally giving him the nod. McBride caught six passes for 90 yards, but it was the athleticism he showed on special teams that got him in the article:
At 6’4” 260 lbs. McBride was moving!
McBride has been productive all year, leading Colorado State in both receptions and receiving yards with 86 and 1,017. The senior has 34% of the team receiving yards, a ridiculous share for a TE. Surprisingly, McBride only has one receiving touchdown this year. Despite nearly quadrupling his yardage from 2020, he scored more touchdowns last season (four) with only 22 receptions. I am not concerned with the lack of touchdowns on his profile, as I chalk that up to bad luck.
Trey McBride looks the part of an In-Line TE in the NFL, but Colorado State lines McBride up all over the field, often in the slot and out-wide. It is this versatility that I believe the NFL will covet come the NFL Draft. Texas A&M’s Jalen Wydermyer was nearly the consensus TE1 of the 2022 Class going into the season, but I think McBride has overtaken him for that top spot. I believe McBride will be selected on Day 2 of the NFL Draft, which will make him desirable in Rookie Drafts, especially in TE Premium, and start 2 TE leagues. Depending on the landing spot McBride will be either a second or third-round selection in Rookie Drafts.
This is the last “Devy Players of the Week” of the NCAA regular season. However, I do plan to be back with a “Devy Players of the Postseason” after the season is officially over. If you enjoyed this content you can follow me @RookieWhisper on Twitter.
