Dynasty Analysis
Time for a subscriber favorite, a good old-fashioned trade review! Below, I’ll cover four recent trades I’ve made over the past week and my reasoning behind each trade. These four trades come from three different leagues (two dynasty, one C2C). The ultimate goal of these trade articles (outside of entertainment) is to give you an idea of what to prioritize when deciding whether to hit that “accept” button.
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DFF C2C Bragging Rights
This trade was made in a C2C league, which primarily consists of creators from Campus 2 Canton and our team at DFF. I made this trade with @DffFrankPanthro, sending him Alabama RB Ezavier Crowell for Jaylen Waddle.
With this being Year 1 of the league, there’s plenty of parity from top to bottom. Nobody really sold a ton of Canton picks for Campus picks or vice versa, so it’s anyone’s game on both sides. My weakest position on the Canton side was wide receiver, with my top three WRs being Justin Jefferson, Marvin Harrison Jr., and Romeo Doubs before this trade was made. I wanted to bolster my WR room without sacrificing other areas of my NFL side, so I understood I needed to give up a premier asset on the college side to do so.
I knew from talking ball with Frank virtually every day that Crowell is his RB1 of the freshman class and one of his favorite overall assets in C2C formats. I won’t deny that the long-term ceiling play in this deal is Crowell, especially in this particular league, where RB scoring is so favorable on the NFL side (0.25 PPC, 0.25 rushing 1st down). It was a lot to give up, but I’m incredibly bullish on Jaylen Waddle now that he’s in Denver. Despite being alpha’d by Tyreek Hill for much of his career, Waddle has always been hyper-efficient from a per-route basis, and now steps into a situation where he should be the WR1 on his team. I’m not too concerned with Courtland Sutton, who is entering his age-31 season and saw a big drop in efficiency in 2025. I feel pretty confident in saying Waddle has WR1 (top 12) upside in fantasy once again.
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You all know what time it is: time for another edition of our Campus 2 Canton ranking series! In this article, @DffFrankPanthro and @jim_DFF cover their consensus top-10 wide receivers in the ACC from a C2C perspective. If you missed either of the first two articles in this series, you can check out the quarterback article here and the running back article here.
1. Malachi Toney, Miami
Frank’s rank – WR1
Jim’s rank – WR1
Written by – Frank
Why He’s Ranked Here
Malachi Toney is ranked here because I believe he’s the best wide receiver in the ACC entering 2026 and one of the best overall Campus assets in C2C.
His freshman season was nothing short of amazing. He immediately became Miami’s go-to receiver, setting school records while leading the nation in receptions. Now he gets another talented quarterback in Darian Mensah, giving him every opportunity to build on an already elite season.
For me, Toney checks every box. He’s an elite CFF producer, an elite C2C asset. There aren’t many receivers I’d rather build around.
Verified Stats
In 2025 at Miami, Toney caught 109 passes for 1,211 yards (11.1 yards per catch ) and 10 touchdowns in 16 games. He also rushed 23 times for 113 yards and one touchdown, finishing with 1,622 all-purpose yards.
Supplemental Draft Outlook
Toney should already be rostered in virtually every supplemental draft. If he somehow isn’t, he becomes one of the easiest selections on the board. He’s a true difference-maker who can anchor your Campus lineup from Day 1.
Startup Draft Outlook
Toney is one of the first receivers I’m looking to build around. He gives you elite weekly production today while also carrying the type of long-term upside Dynasty managers look for. He’s one of the rare players who strengthens both your Campus roster and your Dynasty pipeline.
Strengths
Always seems to find a way to get the football
Proven production against ACC competition
Dangerous after the catch
Versatile offensive weapon
High NFL upside
Biggest Question
Can Toney repeat a record-breaking freshman season now that every defense will build its game plan around stopping him? The talent is obvious, but maintaining that level of production won’t be easy.
Always Be Scouting Take
This one is pretty simple for me. Toney already proved he can produce at a high level, and Miami’s offense should continue to run through him. He’s one of the safest wide receivers in CFF and C2C, and I think he has a real shot to become an NFL 1st Round Draft pick. When I can get elite Campus production with a player who also has Dynasty upside, that’s exactly the type of player I want to build around.
Draft Grade: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Elite Target
2. Bryant Wesco, Clemson
Frank’s rank – WR2
Jim’s rank – WR2
Written by – Jim
Why He’s Ranked Here
Bryant Wesco was a big name in college fantasy before stepping foot on Clemson’s campus, coming in as a four-star recruit and a borderline top-10 wide receiver in the 2024 class. He lived up to the hype as a true freshman, amassing 700 receiving yards and five touchdowns alongside some tough target competition. He was off to an even better start as a sophomore before suffering a traumatic back injury in Week 8, sidelining him for the remainder of the season.
If Wesco is fully healthy, there’s a legitimate case for him being the second most talented wide receiver in the country, behind Jeremiah Smith. He’s a twitchy, explosive receiver who can line up anywhere on the field, with elite route running chops to separate consistently.
Verified Stats
Wesco has posted some strong peripheral numbers through his first two seasons, with a 22.5% target rate and 2.37 yards per route run (YPRR). Those numbers may not scream “superstar”, but considering he was competing for targets with Antonio Williams (now on the Commanders) and T.J. Moore (another potential first-round talent), these numbers are about as good as you could ask for from an underclassman in the Power 4.
Supplemental Draft Outlook
In almost every supplemental draft, Wesco is already going to be on a roster, and you’ll likely have to acquire him through a trade.
Startup Draft Outlook
Wesco is someone who should go off the board near the end of Round 1 in Superflex formats for Campus startups. He’s an elite talent, a future NFL star, and arguably a top-5 C2C wide receiver today.
Strengths
Twitchiness
Route nuance
Ball tracking
YAC ability
Versatility
Biggest Question
What version of Bryant Wesco will we see post-injury? Watching clips of him in spring practice on X, he looks like he’s back to 100%, but we’ll see once the pads are on and defenses are on the field. If he didn’t lose any burst or agility from the surgery, he’ll be a first-round pick next April.
Always Be Scouting Take
Bryant Wesco is a special talent and projects tremendously for fantasy purposes. We’ll see how the quarterback play fares at Clemson in 2026; this is really the only thing preventing him from being a league winner on the Campus side.
Draft Grade: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Must Draft
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A change of scenery can sometimes breathe new life into a player’s fantasy value. But is the grass greener on the other side? That’s what we’re hoping to find out with several wide receivers this season.
Below, I highlight five familiar faces in new places and discuss how their new situations should impact fantasy football in 2026.
A.J. Brown (New England Patriots)
The offseason’s worst-kept secret. A.J. Brown finally got his wish and was shipped out of Philadelphia, reuniting with head coach Mike Vrabel in New England. The hope is that Brown will be happier in a pass-first offense quarterbacked by Drake Maye. And with that happiness, perhaps more productivity from Brown. Receivers are simple creatures; they just want the ball.
The issue is that Brown was already plenty productive last season. Excluding Week 18, he finished as the WR8 in total fantasy points scored. He was even better down the stretch: from Week 10 through the fantasy championship, Brown averaged 16.7 fantasy points per game, good for WR7.
That said, Maye could unlock Brown’s true ceiling. Last year’s MVP runner-up ranked first in yards per attempt (8.9), true passer rating (116.3), and true completion percentage (77.3%), per PlayerProfiler data. He was also fourth in deep ball completion percentage (50.0%). Brown ranked 12th in deep targets (22) in 2025 and remains one of the league’s premier downfield threats.
I’m all in on Brown this season and have him as a top-eight receiver. In dynasty, I’d be trying to add him if I were looking to push my chips in as a contender. With Maye slinging it, Brown’s upside is colossal, and I don’t want to miss out on what could be a special season.
Jaylen Waddle (Denver Broncos)
After a lot of trial and error with multiple players, Sean Payton finally has a dangerous weapon to deploy at flanker and in the slot: Jaylen Waddle. The Broncos were a Bo Nix ankle injury away from potentially reaching the Super Bowl and decided to go for broke by trading three picks, including their 2026 first-rounder, to land the former No. 6 overall pick this offseason.
Despite only totaling 910 yards and six touchdowns last season, Waddle remained efficient and explosive. He ranked sixth in first downs per route run (0.127), 10th in yards per route run (2.41), 10th in EPA with a mark of +64.0, and 13th in PlayerProfiler’s Explosive Rating (115.3).
Waddle now gets to catch passes from Bo Nix, who led the league in pass attempts a season ago. Nix was also third in deep ball attempts (71), which should mesh well with Waddle’s game. He produced his highest EPA per target on deep outs, digs, and post routes, per Dynatyze data.
You don’t trade a first-round pick for a decoy, so expect Payton and new offensive coordinator Davis Webb to feature Waddle early and often. The setup is there for him to smash this season and top 1,000 yards for the first time since 2023.
Waddle is a mid-WR2 for me in all seasonal formats and only a low-end WR2 in Dynasty because he’s already 27.
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Welcome back to my One Question series. As always, thank you to everyone who read my “One Question” for the Los Angeles Chargers — are you buying into the Justin Herbert (QB – LAC) hype? We’re staying in the AFC West this week, and we’re headed to Kansas City! The Chiefs and Andy Reid have always been a team that has rewarded fantasy players. But can we say the same this season? Both Patrick Mahomes (QB – KC) and Xavier Worthy (WR – KC) are set to return fully healthy in 2026, Rashee Rice (WR – KC) resolved his legal issues and won’t face a suspension from the NFL, and the Chiefs signed Super Bowl winner Kenneth Walker (RB – KC) to a massive deal this offseason! There’s a lot to be excited about in #ChiefsKingdom. However, one player gets overlooked and underappreciated in fantasy drafts this season, and I don’t understand why. With an ADP of TE30?
My question for the Chiefs is: Is Travis Kelce (TE – KC) the biggest STEAL in fantasy football?
Travis Kelce (TE – KC) has become an acquired taste since he started dating mega pop star and phenom Taylor Swift. For a while, you couldn’t watch a Chiefs game without seeing her on the Jumbotron. I’ll admit, if I were dating Taylor Swift, I’d show her off too (no offense to my beautiful wife Hannah. If I were an NFL star, I’d show you off too, honey). But I’m not dating Taylor Swift, and it was annoying after a while seeing her face after EVERY big play the Chiefs made. That said, has the hate gone too far? Sure, he’s on the wrong side of 35, but tight ends age like fine wine, and we’ve seen tight ends who were past their prime have top-12 seasons.
Let’s take a stroll down memory lane:
Tony Gonzalez (TE – ATL): Posted top-five PPR finishes every year from age 34 to 37 (2010-2013), highlighted by a TE2 overall finish in 2012 (age 36) with 93 receptions, 930 yards, and eight touchdowns.
Antonio Gates (TE – LAC): Was the TE4 in PPR scoring in 2014 at age 34 (69 receptions, 821 yards, 12 touchdowns). In 2016, at age 36, he was the TE11 (53 receptions, 548 yards, seven touchdowns).
Greg Olsen (TE – CAR): Secured a TE6 finish in 2016 at age 31 (80 receptions, 1,073 yards, three touchdowns).
Jason Witten (TE – DAL): Had multiple TE1 seasons in his 30s. He recorded top-12 finishes at age 30 and 31, and later returned from a brief retirement to record a TE11 finish in 2019 at age 35 (63 receptions, 529 yards, four touchdowns).
Yes, Kelce is 36, but history shows that age doesn’t matter nearly as much for tight ends as it does for other positions.
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A change of scenery can sometimes breathe some life into a player’s fantasy value. But is the grass greener on the other side? That’s what we’re hoping to find out with several running backs this season. Below, I highlight five familiar faces in new places and discuss how their new situations should impact fantasy football and football betting odds in 2026.
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Welcome back for Part 2 of our ACC ranking series! In this series, @DffFrankPanthro and @jim_DFF bring you their consensus top-10 prospects from a Campus 2 Canton perspective at each fantasy position. If you missed the quarterback article, be sure to check that out here.
With that, let’s dive right in and reveal our top-10 C2C running backs in the ACC.
1. Justice Haynes, Georgia Tech
Frank’s rank – RB1
Jim’s rank – RB1
Written by – Jim
Why He’s Ranked Here
Haynes transferred back to his home state of Georgia after a breakout junior campaign with Michigan, rushing for nearly 900 yards and 10 touchdowns in just 7 games. Unfortunately, a foot injury cut his season short; if he had stayed healthy and played the full season, there’s a real chance Haynes would have been a Round 1 selection in the 2026 NFL Draft. (Don’t believe me? Jadarian Price went in Round 1 this year.)
I don’t love what I see on tape with Haynes, relative to the top RBs in the 2027 class. He lacks the wiggle and lateral agility to find a ton of success between the tackles, and he’s nearly a zero in the receiving game. All that considered, he’s still my RB1 in the ACC (just barely ahead of Brown). I’m expecting a big season with the Yellowjackets and Day 2 draft capital next April.
Verified Stats
Haynes averaged a robust 7.1 yards per attempt (YPA) as a junior. His yards after contact were much more modest, but still a solid mark of 3.77 yards after contact per attempt (YCO/A). As a receiver, Haynes provided very little value. He hauled in just 13 receptions for 50 yards with 0.50 yards per route run (YPRR).
Supplemental Draft Outlook
In almost every supplemental draft, Haynes is already going to be on a roster, and you’ll likely have to acquire him through a trade.
Startup Draft Outlook
Haynes is a borderline top-5 RB in Campus 2 Canton formats. You’ll likely see Bo Jackson, Ezavier Crowell, Savion Hiter, and Jadan Baugh go over him. But after that, he’s fair game. I would consider Haynes around the 2-3 turn of Superflex startups.
Strengths
Size
Breakaway speed
One-cut ability
Burst/Acceleration
Biggest Question
Is Haynes a nuanced enough rusher to become an RB1 in the NFL? And if so, will he be relegated to a two-down role, given the limited receiving profile? There’s still plenty left for him to prove from a fantasy perspective.
Always Be Scouting Take
Even if I have some questions about the NFL upside here, he’s still one of the safer RB bets in the 2027 class, and he’s in line to crush on the college side in 2026. He’ll help your Campus team compete now, and has the upside to make a difference on your Canton team later.
Draft Grade: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Must Draft
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Jonathan Brooks, the former second-round pick (46th overall) in the 2024 NFL Draft out of Texas, has been a non-factor so far during his time as a professional. The future star is recovering from his second torn ACL, which occurred during his rookie season. He’s recently been cleared and has been participating in the offseason programs while reportedly feeling 100%. With this, buying low on talented, injured players is a cheat code and has often proven very profitable in Dynasty Fantasy Football. Brooks, with his potential, falls into this category, and he has also received positive comments from Head Coach Dave Canales. In addition, the Carolina Panthers didn’t draft or sign any running backs this offseason. They chose to let veteran Rico Dowdle leave as a free agent, which speaks volumes for what the team thinks of Brooks and leads me to believe he’s in line; if healthy, Brooks can be a potential league winner.
As we fast-forward to training camps about to open up, the Panthers enter the upcoming season with high internal expectations and expect to improve upon their eight-win season in 2025. Brooks has the talent to become a superstar in the NFL as he’s an all-around three-down running back with explosive playmaking ability. The third-year player is still only 23 years old and figures to be the future of the Panthers’ backfield at some point this season. Even though the Panthers have Chuba Hubbard as the RB1 to start the year, he’s entering year two of a four-year, 33.2 million deal. There’s no reason to believe that Brooks still can’t be a big factor in their offense. Running back is the one position in the NFL that can change quickly, and there is a potential out on Hubbard’s contract after 2026. I see no reason why Brooks can’t earn close to an even split with Hubbard and work next to him more as a 1B early in the season instead of as a true number two running back. Then, as things unfold throughout the 2025 NFL season, time will tell when Brooks can fully take over this backfield. But with the season quickly approaching, the question is: should you be buying, selling, or holding Brooks? Let’s dive in.
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Luther Burden III has one of the most inspiring backstories in the NFL. Rising from a tough childhood in East St. Louis to becoming a standout wide receiver for the Chicago Bears, his relentless work ethic and local pride are undeniable. However, heading into his second year, his skyrocketing fantasy football ADP has reached a point of “all gas, no brakes.” In high-stakes dynasty startups, investing heavily in the sophomore receiver is a risky proposition, and he is currently being drafted at overvalued levels.
The Hype vs. Reality
It is hard not to be a fan of Luther Burden III. After an electrifying rookie campaign in 2025, his value has soared.
I was thinking about writing an article comparing Justin Jefferson’s first-year rookie season to Burden’s. The rise, the hype, and the comparisons entering their second seasons. Given the hype in ADP over the past couple of months, the analytics show no comparison. While Burden is incredibly electric after the catch, his usage in Ben Johnson’s offense has been heavily concentrated around the line of scrimmage. His average target distance ranked near the bottom among starting wide receivers, making his weekly upside highly dependent on yards after the catch rather than high-value, downfield passing volume.
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Continuing his Campus 2 Canton rankings series, @DffFrankPanthro collabs with @jim_DFF to break down the top ACC quarterbacks.
Welcome back to my weekly series, and as always, thank you to everyone who read last week’s Philadelphia Eagles edition — what are you doing with Jalen Hurts (QB – PHI) in Dynasty leagues? The NFC East was a fun division to look at and is always fun for fantasy! Now we’re heading out West to take a look at the AFC West, one of the more FanDuel Sportsbook and fantasy-friendly divisions of years past.
Our first stop will be in sunny Los Angeles at SoFi Stadium. There’s a lot to be excited about if you’re a Chargers fan or a fantasy football enthusiast. The Chargers may have made the best offseason move with the hiring of Mike McDaniel as their new offensive coordinator. When you consider the success McDaniel had in Miami with Tyreek Hill (WR – MIA), Jaylen Waddle (WR – DEN), De’Von Achane (RB – MIA), and Tua Tagovailoa (QB – ATL), pairing McDaniel with Omarion Hampton (RB – LAC), Ladd McConkey (WR – LAC), Quentin Johnston (WR – LAC), Oronde Gadsden (TE – LAC), and Justin Herbert (QB – LAC) feels unfair! The biggest beneficiary of the McDaniel hire is Justin Herbert.
However, despite all of that optimism, the fantasy market hasn’t fully caught up yet. When looking at Herbert’s 2026 Superflex ADP on Dynasty Football Factory, he’s the ninth quarterback taken off the board and the 60th overall player. I believe Herbert is being undervalued given everything I mentioned above.
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Wrapping up the SEC, @DffFrankPanthro covers his top 10 tight ends heading into the 2026 season from a Campus 2 Canton perspective.
Welcome back for Part 2 of my “Roster Clogger” series! In this article, we’ll be discussing some hard-hitting questions that are worth asking to identify those roster cloggers on your dynasty roster. Then, we’ll finish things up with some warning signs by position.
If you missed Part 1, you can check that article out here. Let’s dive back in.
The Roster Clogger Test
The best way to identify roster cloggers is to stop asking whether a player has any possible value and start asking sharper questions.
Almost every player has some possible value. That standard is too low.
Instead, ask these questions.
Can I Start This Player Confidently?
This does not mean, “Could I technically put him in my lineup?”
You can start almost anyone in a deep enough league.
The real question is whether you would feel good about it. If injuries hit and you need points, can this player realistically help you? Does he have a stable role? Does he have a path to volume? Can he get you something more than a desperation floor?
If the answer is no, he may not be actual depth.
He may just be a name on your bench.
Can I Trade Him for Anything Meaningful?
This is where dynasty managers need to be honest.
If no one in your league wants the player, his value might only exist in your head.
That does not mean you should blindly let your league determine every player’s worth. Dynasty managers can be early on players. Sometimes your league is wrong. Sometimes you should hold a player before the value shows up publicly.
But if a player has no production, no market, no clear role, and no rising value, you need a good reason to keep holding.
“Someone might want him someday” is not enough.
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Welcome back to my One Question series, and thank you to everyone who read last week’s Washington Commanders edition — which Commanders running back are you drafting this season? We’ve now asked the Dallas Cowboys, New York Giants, and Washington Commanders their questions. That only leaves one team — the one and only Philadelphia Eagles!
After a drama-filled 2025 season and early playoff exit, it’s been quite the offseason for the Eagles. It feels like so long ago when Jalen Hurts (QB – PHI) and his teammates were celebrating their Super Bowl LIX victory. Fast forward to today, and the Eagles have traded away three-time All-Pro receiver A.J. Brown (WR – NE), and Hurts’ future with the team is in question. With a new offensive coordinator in Sean Mannion — who just so happens to be Hurts’ 11th offensive coordinator dating back to his time in college — trading up to draft Makai Lemon (WR – PHI), what looks to be a prove-it year, and this being the final year of guaranteed money on his contract, all of the off-field drama, questions about his leadership, and his ability as a passer, in addition to an uncertain future in Philadelphia, has led fantasy managers to unload him off of their rosters before the 2026 season.
My question for the Philadelphia Eagles is: Is now the time to BUY Jalen Hurts (QB – PHI) in fantasy?
No Stranger to Adversity
Jalen Hurts (QB – PHI) is no stranger to adversity. He was the first true freshman to start a game for the Alabama Crimson Tide, leading the team to consecutive National Championship game appearances in 2016 and 2017. In 2017, he would have his first real experience with adversity when he was benched in the second half in favor of Tua Tagovailoa (QB – MIA), and Alabama would go on to win the game without him.
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very dynasty manager has that guy.
You won’t start him. You cannot trade him. You don’t really want to cut him. But every time you look at your roster, you convince yourself there is still something there.
Maybe he is young. Maybe he was a good prospect. Maybe he is one injury away from a major role. Maybe he had a few usable weeks two seasons ago (where you probably still regret sitting him). Maybe you remember liking him during rookie draft season and have not fully accepted that the bet is probably dead.
That’s not depth.
That’s what is called a roster clogger.
Roster cloggers are not always bad players. That is what makes them dangerous. The obvious bad players are easy to cut. The real problem is the player who gives you just enough hope to keep holding, but not enough production, trade value, or upside to help your dynasty team.
In dynasty, roster spots are assets. Every bench spot you use on a dead-end player is a bench spot you cannot use on a backup running back with real contingent upside, a young receiver gaining steam, a tight end earning routes, or a waiver player whose value could change quickly.
The question is not, “Can I make a case for this player?”
You can make a case for almost anyone in July.
The better question is this: is this player helping me win, helping me rebuild, or gaining value?
If the answer is no, he might be quietly killing your roster and therefore your season.
What Is a Roster Clogger?
A roster clogger is not simply a bad player. A bad player is easy to drop. A true roster clogger is a threat because he gives you reasons to keep holding.
He might have youth on his side.
He might have draft capital invested in him.
He might have flashed once.
He might be tied to a good offense.
He might be one injury away.
He might be a tight end who “just needs time.”
There is always a story.
That’s the trap.
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1. Cam Coleman, Texas
Why He’s Ranked Here
Cam Coleman is my WR1 in the SEC because he gives you the best mix of production, size, talent, and long-term upside.
He already showed he can play at a high level in the SEC, and now he gets a fresh start at Texas. That matters. When a receiver with his size and playmaking ability gets paired with Arch Manning, gets me excited.
What I like most about Coleman is that he is not just a big receiver who wins because he is bigger than defensive backs. He creates separation, attacks the football, and makes plays down the field. He has the size, ball skills, and body control that translate to C2C, Devy, and the NFL while still giving you immediate CFF production.
For me, Coleman is the cleanest wide receiver profile in this SEC group. He has already produced, he has NFL traits, and now he has a chance to become the featured weapon in one of the best offenses in the country.
Verified Stats
In 2025 at Auburn, Coleman caught 56 passes for 708 yards and 5 touchdowns, averaging 12.6 yards per reception.
Supplemental Draft Outlook
In almost every supplemental draft, Coleman is already going to be on a roster, and you’ll likely have to acquire him through a trade.
Startup Draft Outlook
In startups, Coleman is a cornerstone wide receiver. He gives you production today with the upside to become one of the most valuable receivers in C2C and Devy.
Strengths
Size and ball skills
Proven SEC production
Downfield playmaker
Red-zone threat
Long-term NFL upside
Biggest Question
How quickly does Coleman become the clear No. 1 target at Texas? The talent isn’t the question. The target share will determine just how high he climbs this season.
Always Be Scouting Take
Coleman is the type of wide receiver I want to build around. He has the size, production, and playmaking ability to win in multiple ways. If he becomes the guy at Texas, I think his value can take another jump. I also see a big year coming for Coleman now that he has Arch Manning throwing him the football. That combination has a chance to be one of the best quarterback-wide receiver duos in the SEC. He is my WR1 in this group for a reason.
Draft Grade: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Must Draft
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Running back is one of the toughest positions to evaluate in C2C, Devy, and CFF. Talent matters, but opportunity matters too. You can love a player’s skill set, but if he is buried on a depth chart or stuck in a bad situation, the value can take longer to show up.
This SEC running back group is loaded. You have elite freshmen, proven college producers, transfer portal risers, three-down backs, and players who can help you win right away. Some of these backs are built for long-term Devy value, while others are the type of CFF producers who can carry your lineup on Saturdays.
These rankings are based on my own board. I’m not just ranking these guys by stats or recruiting stars. I’m looking at the full picture: vision, patience, contact balance, burst, pass-catching ability, CFF production, C2C value, Devy upside, roster insulation, and how aggressive you should be in supplemental or startup drafts.
The goal is simple. I want to help you know who to target, when to be aggressive, and where the value might be.
Let’s get into my Top 10 SEC running backs.
1. Ezavier Crowell, Alabama
Why He’s Ranked Here
Ezavier Crowell is my RB1 overall, not just in the SEC, and I’ll be honest, he is my guy in this running back group.
When I evaluate running backs, vision and patience come before speed. Crowell checks those boxes. He runs with a plan, stays square, lets blocks develop, and then gets north when it is time to go. That is what I want from a real running back.
The part I love most is how complete the profile feels. He has the size, burst, balance, and power to finish runs. He can create explosive plays, but he is not just a highlight runner who needs everything blocked perfectly. He can fight through contact and turn ugly runs into positive yards.
Recruiting Profile
According to 247Sports, Crowell is an Alabama running back from Jackson High School in Alabama. He is listed at 5-foot-11 and around 215 pounds. 247Sports describes him as a back with excellent bend, vision, and burst for his size, while also noting his ability as a pass catcher out of the backfield and slot. His profile also points to a bell-cow type skill set with the size and ability to handle every-down work.
Crowell enters college with over 6,000 rushing yards at the high school level while averaging well over 10 yards per carry. He also has verified track background, including a 10.74 in the 100 meters.
Supplemental Draft Outlook
Crowell is exactly the type of player freshman supplemental drafts are made for. If I’m sitting in a freshman draft and Crowell is on the board, I’m not trying to get cute. He is one of the first names I want.
Startup Draft Outlook
In startups, Crowell is a player I’m willing to be aggressive on. You may have to wait for the full workload, but that is part of playing C2C and Devy the right way. You draft the talent before everyone else sees the box scores.
Strengths
Vision and patience
Bell-cow frame
Contact balance
Burst through the hole
Pass-catching ability
Biggest Question
How quickly does Alabama give him meaningful touches? The talent is not the concern. The only question is how fast the opportunity comes, especially with the wrist injury in the spring.
Always Be Scouting Take
Crowell is my favorite running back in this article. He fits everything I look for at the position: vision, patience, size, burst, contact balance, and receiving upside. Sometimes people chase speed. I want the complete back. Crowell is my RB1 overall, and if I have the chance to draft him, I’m taking him.
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Over the past couple of years, you’ve probably heard NFL and fantasy analysts discussing a shift in the offensive meta, specifically the rise of 12 and 13-personnel packages. But what does it actually mean, and does it have any real impact on your dynasty teams?
The short answer is yes. In today’s article, I’ll break down the “why” behind it, but first, let’s make sure we’re all speaking the same language.
If you’re unfamiliar, here’s what it means when someone refers to “X-personnel”:
11 personnel — 1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR
12 personnel — 1 RB, 2 TE, 2 WR
13 personnel — 1 RB, 3 TE, 1 WR
21 personnel — 2 RB, 1 TE, 2 WR
22 personnel — 2 RB, 2 TE, 1 WR
These five groupings make up the majority of NFL play-calling year over year, and the balance between them is shifting in ways that matter for how you build your roster and prioritize certain fantasy players.
For this article, I pulled NFL leaguewide data dating back to 2022 from sumersports.com, and have confirmed that TE-heavy packages are steadily increasing, while 11 personnel is decreasing across the league.
Below, you’ll see a graph breaking down how the five most popular formations have trended from 2022 to 2025:
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Will someone take Ja’Marr Chase’s crown as the dynasty WR1 overall in 2027? @jim_DFF aims to answer that question in this FREE article.
There may not be a more important position in C2C, Devy, and CFF than quarterback. If you hit on the right quarterback, he can carry your roster for multiple years. If you miss, especially in deeper formats, it can set your build back fast.
This SEC quarterback group is loaded. You have future NFL upside, proven college production, high-end freshmen, dual-threat fantasy ceilings, and quarterbacks who could become major risers once they get the full job.
These rankings are based on my own board. I’m not just ranking these guys by college stats. I’m looking at the full picture: CFF production, C2C value, Devy upside, roster insulation, and how aggressive you should be in supplemental or startup drafts.
The goal is simple. I want to help you know who to target, when to be aggressive, and where the value might be.
Let’s get into my Top 10 SEC quarterbacks for Campus to Canton.
1. Arch Manning, Texas
Why He’s Ranked Here
Arch Manning is my QB1 in the SEC because he gives you the best mix of name value, talent, production path, and long-term insulation.
When you are drafting in C2C or Devy, you are not just drafting what a player is today. You are drafting what he can become. Arch gives you the type of ceiling that can change a fantasy roster. He has the arm, the pedigree, the athletic ability, and the system around him to become one of the most valuable quarterback assets in these formats.
From a fantasy standpoint, the exciting part is that he is not just a statue in the pocket. He can move, extend plays, and add enough with his legs to matter. That matters in C2C, and it matters even more when you are betting on long-term upside.
Verified Stats
In 2025 at Texas, Manning completed 248 of 404 passes for 3,163 yards, 26 touchdowns, and 7 interceptions.
Supplemental Draft Outlook
In almost every supplemental draft, Manning is already going to be on a roster, and you’ll likely have to acquire him through a trade.
Startup Draft Outlook
In startups, he is a cornerstone pick. You can build around him for both Campus and Canton value. He gives you immediate excitement and long-term trade insulation.
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The tight end position is a tough one to pin down in fantasy. You either have one of the elite options who helps you stand above your league mates — just ask anyone who has had Travis Kelce for the past decade — or you’re stuck playing roulette with a bunch of middling options.
Unfortunately, Kelce’s run is over. The top shelf tight ends are now guys like Brock Bowers, who caught 112 passes for 1,194 yards as a rookie in 2024, and Trey McBride, who set an NFL record for tight ends with 126 receptions last year. Those two stand alone at the top, although some are trying to push Colston Loveland up into that tier. I just don’t think he’s there yet. We need to see more from last year’s No. 10 overall pick before we start anointing him.
A little further down the rankings, though, sits a very intriguing player — one who, at 26 years old, should be entering his prime. I’m talking about Dalton Kincaid.
Buffalo took Kincaid in the first round in 2023, and as a rookie, he looked the part. He reeled in 73 catches for 673 yards and two scores in Year 1. The future looked insanely bright. Dynasty managers thought they had the next big thing.
After that promising start, though, things haven’t been quite as rosy. Kincaid has dealt with several injuries, including a troublesome PCL issue that has been lingering since 2024. That has caused Kincaid to miss nine games and limited him in several others over the past two seasons.
Last year, he had just a 38.3% snap share (TE70) and ran only 189 routes (TE47), which resulted in career lows in both targets (49) and receptions (39). He still managed 571 yards and five touchdowns, averaging 10.5 fantasy points per game in PPR scoring, good for TE13.
So why am I talking about this guy?
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When we look at the Giants, it’s easy to get excited, concerned, and confused. When will Malik Nabers (WR – NYG) be back? How good of a season can Jaxson Dart (QB – NYG) have without his number one wide receiver? Is Isaiah Likely (TE – NYG) the best bet to make in the Giants’ offense? Can both Cam Skattebo (RB – NYG) and Tyrone Tracy (RB – NYG) be fantasy viable this season? Is John Harbaugh the missing link to the Giants’ return to glory?
Those are all legitimate questions, concerns, and reasons to be optimistic about the Giants’ offense in fantasy.
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Earlier this offseason, I wrote a similar piece, breaking down the biggest gaps between my devy rankings and those of DFF ranker @Evan_Kerr_. Today, I’m covering the dynasty players where I’m furthest from consensus here at DFF, which averages my rankings with those of Evan and @force_fantasy. Some of these might not seem like huge discrepancies, but keep in mind my rankings make up a third of what consensus spits out, so the value differences are bigger than they may seem.
As always, these rankings are based on dynasty, Superflex, and Tight End Premium scoring. I’ll provide my positional ranking for comparison with the consensus.
Players I’m Above Consensus On
Luther Burden III – (WR – CHI)
My dynasty rank – WR14
DFF consensus – WR18
Here’s my bull case for Burden, plain and simple. He and Loveland were hand-selected by HC Ben Johnson. Rome Odunze was not.
It took some time for Burden to get fully acclimated, but we saw his upside in the latter part of his rookie year. Through the final seven weeks of 2025, Burden finished third in the NFL in yards per route run with 2.92 (min. 20 targets). He posted a robust 26.8% target rate during that span, confirming he was a focal point in Chicago’s passing attack.
Exptrapolate that kind of efficiency over a 17-game sample and a full route share now that D.J. Moore is gone, and you have a guy who could finish top 10 at his position in fantasy. I think there’s a very good chance Burden is a consensus WR1 (top 12) in dynasty by this time next year.
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Welcome back to my One Question series, and thank you to everyone for reading my first installment. I’d love to know what you’ve done or plan to do with George Pickens (WR – DAL) this year. This week, we’re staying in the NFC East.
After a disappointing season following their appearance in the 2024 NFC Championship Game, Jayden Daniels (QB – WAS) and the Commanders didn’t live up to the hype due to an injury-riddled season. After firing offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury and promoting David Blough, the offense is headed in a new direction — and there is genuine excitement within the organization about the new offensive style.
My question to the Commanders is: Who is the RB1?
Jacory Croskey-Merritt (RB – WAS)
Jacory Croskey-Merritt — aka “Bob” — was a Twitter darling last offseason with only Brian Robinson Jr. in his way, playing alongside 2024 Offensive Rookie of the Year Jayden Daniels. What’s not to like? He was primed to take over the Commanders’ backfield and be a league-winner, or so we thought.
Daniels got injured early in the season, tried to fight through it, and ultimately played just seven games. However, even on a bad team with a struggling offense, Croskey-Merritt played all 17 games, totaled almost 900 yards from scrimmage, and scored eight touchdowns — all while playing second fiddle to Brian Robinson Jr. and Chris Rodriguez for most of the season.
Robinson is now with the Atlanta Falcons, and Rodriguez took his talents to Jacksonville. Surely Croskey-Merritt is the favorite to finally make good on his promise as the Commanders’ lead back, right?
One would think. But with Washington adding veteran running backs Rachaad White (RB – WAS) and Jerome Ford (RB – WAS), then drafting sixth-round pick Kaytron Allen (RB – WAS), the question becomes: is Croskey-Merritt the running back on this roster we should trust — or should we take a deeper look at the competition?
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*Positional rankings in this article were pulled from Dynasty Football Factory’s Consensus Rankings
AFC East
Buffalo Bills – Dalton Kincaid (TE14)
Dalton Kincaid is a frustrating player to have in fantasy. He’s uber-efficient on a per-route and per-touch basis, yet he gets on the field an exasperatingly low amount due to injuries and a somewhat one-dimensional profile.
Despite a measly 38.3% snap share (TE70) in 2025, Kincaid finished as the TE13 on average, putting up 10.5 fantasy points per game. He accomplished that with some insane per-touch output, ranking first at the position in yards per route (3.02), first downs per route (0.143), yards per target (11.7), and QB rating per target (149.2). If his knee ever allows him to handle a full workload, Kincaid could break fantasy. Sadly, that may never happen.
Miami Dolphins – Caleb Douglas (WR133)
Expected to be a late-round selection, Caleb Douglas was a shocking pick when Miami selected him in Round 3 of the NFL Draft. Looking at his measurables, though, it’s easy to see why the Dolphins liked him. He’s 6’4”, 206 pounds and ran a 4.39 40-yard dash at the combine — numbers that will turn some heads.
Douglas can burn past defenders, and he uses his height effectively to high-point the football. Those skills helped him rack up 845 yards and seven scores at Texas Tech last season. Given his draft capital, Douglas will have a chance to carve out a role in a receiver room bereft of playmakers. Anytime after Round 20 of startups or Round 3 in rookie drafts is a perfect time to take a swing on him.
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