To mix things up a bit in this third and final edition of my C2C startup series, I figured I would start by covering a few of my favorite late-round picks and then finish by covering my favorite player value from the other 11 teams in this league.
As a reminder, this series is covering a real C2C startup (which just concluded) with content creators from Dynasty Football Factory, Campus 2 Canton, and NFL Big Boards. For those who missed the first two editions, you can check out Part 1 here and Part 2 here. Let’s not waste any more time!
My Late-Round Favorites
Starting with my own team, I’ll rapid-fire three of my favorite picks between Round 21-45.
23.04 – Demon June (RB – UNC)
June is coming off a promising true freshman campaign where he nearly amassed 500 rush yards, averaging 5.5 yards per attempt (YPA) and 4.32 yards after contact per attempt (YCO/A). He was also an asset in the receiving game, hauling 17 receptions on 1.47 yards per route run (YPRR). June projects to be the RB1 for UNC in 2026, and while the Tar Heels should be a dumpster fire again, I love the value I’m getting in Round 23.
31.04 – Chris Durr Jr. (WR – Maryland)
Durr makes the jump to the Power 4 after two productive seasons with Wyoming as an underclassman, combining for 817 receiving yards and five touchdowns in that span. There have been positive reports on Durr standing out in spring ball, and he should be locked into the slot role for the Terrapins for the next two years. After Round 30, I love this value I’m getting on a potential CFF breakout.
41.04 – Perry Thompson (WR – Minnesota)
Perry Thompson has been seemingly left for dead in C2C formats, as I was able to scoop him up after Round 40. Thompson heads into his junior year after two quiet seasons at Auburn, stuck behind a talented WR corps of Cam Coleman, Eric Singleton, and Malcolm Simmons. I tend to think the 6’3”, 210-pound boundary receiver still has NFL upside, and QB Drake Lindsey may be exactly what he needs to unlock his potential.
Alright, now let’s reveal my favorite picks from the other 11 teams!
Favorite Picks From Each Team
Evan: 34.12 – Caden Pinnick (QB – Washington State)
Caden Pinnick heads to Washington State after a pretty incredible freshman season at UC Davis, posting over 3,600 total yards and 35 touchdowns (32 pass, 3 rush). He’s set to start for the Cougars this season and should serve as a legitimate CFF option for the next three years, especially given his rushing ability. Let’s not forget that Cam Ward started at Incarnate Word before transferring up to Washington State and finally landing in Miami. Could Pinnick follow this career trajectory? I certainly wouldn’t write him off. Great pick by Evan.
MR: 7.10 – Jamari Johnson (TE – Oregon)
MR grabbed the third tight end off the board in Jamari Johnson, more than two rounds after Trey’Dez Green and DJ Vonnahme. I’m not sure how we let the projected first-round talent fall to pick 82, but here we are. Johnson was actually better than Sadiq from a per-route perspective in 2025, and Sadiq went 16th overall in this year’s draft. At 6’5” and nearly 260 pounds, Johnson has the size to play in line and the receiving upside to be a TE1 in dynasty down the road.
Frank: 40.10 – Jaylen Raynor (QB – Iowa State)
I gave Frank a shout-out in the Sleeper chat after this pick. Honestly, I completely forgot about Raynor, and now I’m kicking myself. Raynor is set to start for the Cyclones after three years at Arkansas State, where he compiled 8,687 passing yards, 52 passing touchdowns, 1,190 rushing yards, and 15 rushing touchdowns. Talk about a production profile. With two seasons under his belt of 20+ fantasy points per game (FPPG), Raynor could be a frequent starter for Frank if he can handle the jump in competition. Tremendous value in Round 40.
Brandon: 9.05 – Drake Lindsey (QB – Minnesota)
Lindsey goes off the board at the 9.05 in this one, a great value for a prospect who is being mocked in the first round of a ton of 2027 NFL mocks. He showed plenty of flashes in his first season as a starter, throwing eight touchdowns and zero interceptions over his final five games. Only a redshirt sophomore, Lindsey has time to develop if he doesn’t make the jump we’re expecting in 2026. At 6’5” and 230 pounds, he has the ideal NFL build. Maybe not a guy you’ll be starting much on the Campus side, but I love the Devy value here.
Shaun: 34.07 – Steve Angeli (QB – Syracuse)
Shaun grabbed what could be a league-winner in the 34th round here with Steve Angeli. Following an Achilles tear early in the 2025 season, Angeli is back with the Orange for one last ride. Reports say recovery is going tremendously, and he’s well on track to start Week 1. In the four games he played last season, he was averaging 22.1 FPPG, with over 300 passing yards and over two passing touchdowns per game. An Achilles tear is no joke, but that’s more than baked into the price here, and Angeli was never a rusher anyway. Great value here.
John: 16.06 – Chase Hendricks (WR – Cal)
Nobody is talking about Chase Hendricks as a potential NFL talent, but they should be. Hendricks is coming off a 1,000-yard season at Ohio, hauling in 71 receptions and seven touchdowns as a junior after moving to the slot. He posted a 28.3% target rate (TPRR) and 2.73 yards per route run (YPRR), both great marks for a wide receiver. At the very least, Hendricks should be a major part of this passing attack with one of the best passers in college football throwing him the football, Jaron Keawe-Sagapolutele. I think he and Rutgers transfer Ian Strong will complement each other well in this offense.
Colin: 21.08 – Lunch Winfield (QB – Louisiana)
If nothing else, this guy wins the award for coolest name in the draft. Lunch Winfield? I mean, come on…that’s awesome. In his first season as a starter, Winfield averaged 17 FPPG, and that was with him barely surpassing 1,500 passing yards. The dual-threat ability is real with this prospect; Lunch could legitimately rush for 1,000 yards this coming season. If he can develop as a passer as well, this could end up being a smash in the 21st round for Colin.
Spencer: 8.04 – Antwan Raymond (RB – Rutgers)
I’ve written about Raymond a couple of times this offseason now, as he’s one of my favorite RBs flying under the radar in Devy. Raymond is coming off a 1,200-yard, 13-touchdown season where he averaged 5.1 YPA and a robust 31% juke rate. He’s proven himself as a nuanced rusher between the tackles and established himself as a legitimate receiving weapon as well, with 1.31 YPRR in 2025. Raymond has been better analytically than his former teammate, Kyle Monangai, who has carved out a nice role at the NFL level. I don’t see why Raymond can’t do the same, and he’ll score plenty of points on the Campus side in the meantime.
Justin: 13.10 – Jeremiah Koger (WR – Auburn)
Koger was one of the most productive freshmen wide receivers in the country in 2025, finishing with over 600 receiving yards and eight touchdowns for USF. Koger follows HC Alex Golesh over to Auburn, where he should be the starting X receiver. Koger’s frame and athleticism give him an incredible ceiling; I wouldn’t be shocked if he ends up being an early-declare in the 2028 NFL Draft. Love this pick.
Ben: 13.11 – Nick Minicucci (QB – Delaware)
Minicucci was a big-time Campus producer in 2025, averaging a robust 23.5 FPPG for the Blue Hens. He threw for nearly 3,700 yards and 23 passing touchdowns, adding another 10 trips to the end zone on the ground. He’s likely not someone who will ever hit your dynasty roster, but he has the chance to win you a fantasy championship on the Campus side in 2026. In the double-digit rounds, you have to love the value Ben got here.
Cory: 6.01 – CJ Bailey (QB – NC State)
I’m surprised Bailey fell this far; I was considering him at the 5.04 where I took Mario Craver. Bailey has already built up quite the resume, racking up over 6,000 total yards and 53 total touchdowns (42 pass, 11 rush) in his first two seasons. Bailey came from Chaminade-Madonna Prep, one of the best high school football programs in the country, where he played with names like Jeremiah Smith, JoJo Trader, and Davion Gause. Bailey is a true dual-threat athlete with elite arm talent and has two more years to continue developing if he needs them. I think Bailey is an NFL talent, and if he hits, he should be a fantasy star. Easy click there for Cory in the sixth.
That wraps up my C2C series! Thanks for following along, and if you have any Dynasty, Devy, or C2C questions, I can be reached on X @jim_DFF. #DFFArmy #AlwaysBeBuilding #AlwaysBeScoutin
