Devy Analysis
Each week of the college football season @pacificscouting and @DFF_BMack will review the college football week that was. We will regularly bring you our favorite performances, biggest disappointments and most pleasant surprises. Favorite Performance Royce Freeman, RB, Oregon, 2017 19 rushes for 138 yards, 3 rush TDs, 1 reception for 13 yards Freeman continues to […]
In his early, high school years, AJ dominated the playing field in his home town of North Pike. Then, moving onto Mississippi State, AJ was hoping to play well enough to get noticed by NFL scouts. Fortunately, Coach Dan Mullan had some experience with helping his young stars get on the proverbial map, as he […]
WR, Richie James, MTSU RS-Sophomore 5’9” 180 lbs In high school, Richie James was a track guy and a 3-star football recruit out of Sarasota, FL. He played both quarterback and wide receiver. Like most high school quarterbacks who are the best athlete on the field, James spent most of his Friday nights repeatedly making […]
QB, Chad Kelly, Ole Miss Senior 6’2” 224 lbs. Whether it’s on the field or off the field, Chad Kelly’s college career has been up and down. After committing to Clemson, Kelly received a redshirt during the 2012 season. He played limited snaps during the 2013 season before earning an opportunity to compete for the […]
For months leading up to the 2016 NFL draft and all off season, people have been talking up the 2017 running back class. I am not here to knock down this class by any means. I am fully on board in thinking this running back class is absolutely loaded. The depth of this class is likely […]
After de-committing from the 2016 NFL Draft, DB Damontae Kazee looks to lead a strong San Diego State defense in the coming college football season. However, Kazee was levied a mid-round draft grade before he decided to return to school, and looks to be one of the blue-chip cornerback prospects moving forward. His physical tools […]
A Journey of Myles MG graduated high school from James Martin, in Arlington Texas. In his senior year he was an All-State player. In fact, from the moment he stepped on the field he was a top shelf talent. When you watch him bench press 485 lbs. you can’t help but think the guy could play […]
Let’s just dive right into my first ever Devy IDP player spotlight, Reuben Foster out of Alabama. Right of the bat, I noticed from the games I’ve watched and film I’ve studied that this kid is versatile. Everything from dropping back into coverage, blitzing the QB, covering RBs on screens and laying huge thumping hits while […]
If you are reading this article, you probably already know the importance of youth for a Dynasty Devy roster. You need your studs, but you also need that young core to stabilize your team for the foreseeable future. The only difference is that Devy calls for you to manage a future that stretches much farther […]
MFG: Safety – Derwin James When most people see the acronym MFG they think of manufacturing or manufacturer, which is exactly what we all do when it comes to writing or talking about and giving our opinions on players. We manufacture our thoughts, ideas, feelings and opinions about said player, his talent, opportunity and possible […]
For the next 8 months, NFL draft experts, Draftniks, fans, and many more will be breaking down film and arguing about who the top prospects are. But for Devy owners, the time is now to decide who the top prospects will be, come February. Most of us know who those top names are at the […]
One can measure the size and speed of an athlete, but there is no measure for heart. NFL prospects that come from FCS schools have the cards stacked against them and most of the time for good reason. The competition is weaker and the teams are laced with 1 and 2 star recruits, but that’s […]
Early Days This kid was the pride of Stone Bridge High school in Virginia and enjoyed a high school career filled with memorable moments. In fact, during his senior year his success on the gridiron earned him the “Gatorade football Player of the Year” award after having set a school record for sacks. Ultimately, this 5-star […]
I recently finished a startup draft that consisted of NFL veterans, rookies and Devy players. I’ve lost count of how many Devy leagues I’m in, but including Devy players in the startup draft was new to me. It’s not an uncommon type of Devy start-up but it’s the first one of its kind that I’ve […]
I recently finished a startup draft that consisted of NFL veterans, rookies and Devy players. I’ve lost count of how many Devy leagues I’m in, but including Devy players in the startup draft was new to me. It’s not an uncommon type of Devy startup, but it’s the first one of its kind that I’ve […]
I recently finished a startup draft that consisted of NFL veterans, rookies and Devy players. I’ve lost count of how many Devy leagues I’m in, but including Devy players in the startup draft was new to me. It’s not an uncommon type of Devy startup, but it’s the first one of its kind that I’ve […]
Have you ever looked at a set of player rankings and drafted the top available player without knowing anything about him? We’ve all done it at some point. Was that pick a success? If so, were you happy or did you breathe a sigh of nervous relief? I bet it was the latter, right? Did […]
If you’re reading this article, you’ve found the first article in DFF’s brand new Devy section. Today is part one of your introduction to Devy and our aim is to introduce you to the Devy league format. In the near future, we’ll debut part two of your introduction to Devy titled: Scouting 101. We will […]
We’ve seen it time and time again. A young halfback comes into the league, many with a great deal of clout or hype surrounding them and we are driven to hope they are the “next big thing”. Some succeed, while immediately becoming an instant sensation, while others have crashed and burned, never living up to […]
The preparation for rookie drafts is an exhaustive process for dynasty owners. We watch college games the year prior, tune into the combine, read articles and then try and gather insights, from a far, about players’ work ethics. Long story short, good dynasty players are constantly looking for new ways to evaluate and predict success […]
The time between the NFL combine and NFL draft is an exciting one for Dynasty Fantasy Footballers. This period of time between these events is littered with contrary suggestions and speculations as to how to interpret workouts and the information we have from prospects’ collegiate careers. For example, you’ll see articles about how great Will […]
Each year college football keeps separating further and further from the NFL, in terms of their use of a traditional tight end. As a result, it is becoming a thing of the past at the collegiate level. In college football today, we have seen the rise of the tweeners, aka, those athletes that are a […]
The New Iron Fist? In the 2016 NFL Draft rookie class, the defensive line/pass rusher corps is full of possibilities. In fact, one of the most exciting of them is former Oklahoma State Cowboy defender, Emmanuel Ogbah. The junior averaged just under a sack a game this past season (12.5 sacks in 13 games), forcing […]
The 2016 NFL Drafts class of defensive linemen is certainly one for the ages, stocked full of some amazing talents. Perhaps one of the lesser known defenders is former Gator Jonathan Bullard. The senior had seven games with five or more tackles and always finished with two solo tackles or more. While he isn’t the […]
While the 2016 NFL Combine raised the profiles of some potential dynasty fantasy players, it also caused many to question former Razorback running back Alex Collins’ positioning in this year’s rookie class. The back did not look explosive at Indianapolis, but how much is that testing offering the vitals needed in determining his real game […]