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Cam Edwards: Former Zero Star is Dark Horse to Lead B1G in Rushing

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On December 1, 2025, Michigan State University officials were determined to start the new year off right and charted a new course for their beloved football team. 

On that Monday, Pat Fitzgerald, the former Northwestern head coach, vowed to “restore tradition” to the state’s second-most-popular college institution. Replacing the ineffective Jonathan Smith, Fitzgerald brings a culture of physicality and defense to East Lansing that athletic director J Batt says is “an excellent fit for Michigan State football”.

Priority one was reviving a moribund Spartan running game and establishing a physical, Big Ten identity, and that required looking outside of the current locker room to the transfer portal; enter Cam Edwards, running back, UConn.

Fitzgerald targeted and fast-tracked Edwards’ recruiting, hosting him and his UConn teammate, left tackle Ben Mrawski, as soon as the portal opened on January 2nd, securing both commitments within the week. 

Edwards was Pro Football Focus’ number two ranked running back available in the transfer portal and had significant interest from Penn State, Nebraska, LSU, TAMU, Alabama, Texas, Notre Dame, and Michigan, among others. The Spartans won out by offering Edwards something none of the other top-tier programs could offer: an uncontested path to a featured bell-cow role.

Who is Cam Edwards?

A native of Norwalk, Connecticut, Edwards decided to stay home and play for former NFL head coach Jim Mora and the UConn Huskies. Edwards carved out a successful career while in Storrs, playing in 36 career games while starting 23. He enters MSU as a redshirt senior. 

A source with intimate knowledge of those UConn teams on Edwards’ move to MSU:

“He should be their bell cow; that’s perfect for that conference, great kid too, runs hard as shit and falls forward, we used to call him ‘Mr 5 a pop’.”

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Isaiah West: The REAL Ohio State RB1?

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As a true freshman, Bo Jackson sprinted onto the college football scene as one of the top running backs in the nation. The Cleveland, Ohio, native and four-star recruit amassed 1,090 yards rushing at an astounding 6.1 yards per carry, while tallying 1,290 total yards and seven touchdowns. The historic season helped lead the Buckeyes to a 12-2 finish and an appearance in the college football playoffs. Jackson joined rare air in Columbus, becoming only the fifth running back in school history to clear 1,000 yards rushing in year one; the others being Robert Smith, Maurice Clarett, J.K. Dobbins, and TreVeyon Henderson. This feat earned Jackson Freshman All-American and Second Team All-Big Ten honors.

You’re probably thinking: “Wait, David, isn’t this an article about Isaiah West?” 

It is, but I have to set the table so you understand the shocking momentum building behind West and his potential ascension.

August 6th, following day one of fall camp, Ohio State head coach Ryan Day stated: 

“Well, first off, you can see his body. You can see the work he’s put in. Had a tremendous off-season. One of the best in the whole building. Consistency. And when he was there last year, he showed some really good things. So we want him to take the next step”

No big deal, that’s coach speak, right? Head coaches talk up players and their offseason improvements every year, right?

Absolutely, but to find an edge in Devy/C2C we have to pay attention to the action behind those words.

According to eyewitness accounts, West commanded first-team reps alongside quarterback Julian Sayin, while Jackson ran with the second team on an adjacent field for the first three days of camp.

So what the hell is going on? Is this real? 

How can we decipher this and apply it to our Devy/C2C teams? 

What about my Bo Jackson shares; should I sell?

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2026 Training Camp Injuries & Impacts

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All offseason, the drumbeat around second-year wideout Luther Burden has been deafening. Ben Johnson even said in late May that he was “buying Luther Burden stock right now.” When a head coach and playcaller says that, the fantasy community and NFL odds live should probably listen. 

And we did. 

Burden is currently going as the WR24 in FantasyPros’ Real-Time ADP for seasonal leagues. In Dynasty, he’s been steamed up to WR18 on KeepTradeCut. We’re even more aggressive here at DFF, where Burden sits as our WR17 in consensus rankings. 

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Flag Planting for the 2026 College Football Season

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Long-term success in Devy and C2C formats means planting your flag on college prospects early, before the market catches up. Some player takes that your league mates consider absurd today could be consensus in a couple of months; that’s how fast this landscape moves.

With that in mind, I’m going on record with four of my spiciest Devy/C2C takes for the 2026 CFB season. There will always be swings and misses in these formats, but when I do make contact, I want it to be a home run.

1. Mario Craver will be runner-up for the Biletnikoff and go in Round 1 of the 2027 NFL Draft. 

Mario Craver is one of the more polarizing players in Devy formats today. There are certainly “truthers” (like myself) out there, but most are concerned his playstyle and frame will limit his NFL ceiling. 

I have very few concerns with Craver. Sure, he’s undersized, but he reportedly put on a ton of size this offseason and is up to 180 pounds. He always played bigger than his listed size, but physicality should no longer be an issue. 

Craver is a twitchy, dynamic route runner who can win at all three levels and has the acceleration to take the top off of defenses. He was also outproducing first-round talent KC Concepcion in the early part of the 2025 season, with 440 receiving yards and four touchdowns through the first three games. Craver has his quarterback, Marcel Reed, back, and projects to be the clear WR1 for the Aggies. 1200 yards and eight touchdowns will be his floor in 2026.

2. Jonathan Hatton Jr. will be the Sooners’ clear RB1 by the end of the season. 

I’ll take it a step further: Hatton will be valued as a top 12 running back in Devy by this time next year. He has plenty of backfield competition this year, with Xavier Robinson and Tory Blaylock returning, as well as Colorado State transfer Lloyd Avant. But I think the consensus four-star freshman will ultimately prove to be the most talented of the bunch and be a starter late in the year. 

Hatton has received nothing but rave reviews from the Oklahoma coaching staff this offseason. Reports say he’s around 230 pounds right now, but highly explosive and lightning fast for his size. 

I liked what I saw on his high school tape, displaying a willingness to initiate contact and showing decisiveness behind the line. He’s more of your one-cut, downhill runner, and once he gets momentum, he’s tough to bring down. I think Hatton could be really special.

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Dynasty Price Check: Jonathon Brooks

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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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Who is the WR2 of the 2027 Class?

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You might’ve noticed that the title of this article differs slightly from the QB and RB articles I released. That’s because the WR1 of the 2027 class is as set in stone as we’ve ever seen. Barring some sort of traumatic injury, Jeremiah Smith is locked in as the top dog and a top-5 overall pick in the NFL Draft next April. 

We don’t need to go into detail with Smith’s prospect profile; you already know everything there is to know about this generational prospect. Instead, I’m going to try to help answer the question: who is the WR2 overall in the 2027 draft class? 

If you missed the quarterback or running back articles in this series, be sure to click the links here. With that, let’s talk wide receivers. 

Who’s after Jeremiah Smith?

Similar to the quarterback article, I compiled a list of guys I think have at least an outside shot at being the WR2 in this draft class. Unlike the quarterback article, this list will be considerably shorter. 

Cam Coleman
Ryan Coleman-Williams
Jayce Brown
Bryant Wesco
T.J. Moore
Nick Marsh
Mario Craver

I’ll be removing prospects from contention one at a time, starting with my lowest-rated of the group from a devy perspective. 

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Who is the QB1 of the 2027 Class?

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Tier 3 QBs
Jayden Maiava (QB – USC) 

I think that Jayden Maiava is mostly just a product of Lincoln Riley’s quarterback-friendly offense and lacks any real NFL traits. He struggles under pressure, turns the ball over far too much, and lacks creativity when a play breaks down. I won’t deny that he has the size and production profile to be on this list, but he’s not someone I’m targeting in devy formats. 

Drake Lindsey (QB – Minnesota)

I see why Lindsey is getting so much hype in devy circles. He’s a pro-style quarterback with excellent size and elite arm talent, can push the ball down the field with relative ease, and impressed as a processor in his first year as a starter. All that considered, he’s still a projections-based bet, and as a redshirt sophomore, I imagine he’ll spend two more years in college. 

Trinidad Chambliss (QB – Ole Miss)

Chambliss really impressed in his first year at the D1 level, throwing for nearly 4,000 yards with only three interceptions. He can play off-platform, has above-average arm talent, and the rushing upside to be genuinely excited about from a fantasy perspective. My biggest concern is that he fought so hard for a sixth year of college eligibility when the 2025 quarterback class was so weak. Because of that, I question the true NFL ceiling. 

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Top 10 SEC Running Backs for C2C Supplemental & Startup Drafts

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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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Top 10 SEC Quarterbacks for C2C Supplemental & Startup Drafts

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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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One Question For EVERY NFL Team: New York Giants Edition

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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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Who is the RB1 of the 2027 Class?

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The 2027 RB class has the potential to be quite strong from a fantasy perspective (or at least miles ahead of the 2026 class), depending on who all declares. As it stands in June of 2026, there are five players I think could conceivably become the RB1 overall in this upcoming draft class: Ahmad Hardy, Jadan Baugh, Justice Haynes, Kewan Lacy, and Isaac Brown. 

Today, I’ll be comparing all five of these prospects from a film and an analytical perspective to give you an idea of strengths, weaknesses, and overall value. (I also plan to use this exercise to pin down exactly how I’d like to range this group of guys in devy, because I’m having one hell of a time doing so.) 

I just wrapped up some All22 film reviews from the 2025 season for each prospect, so we’ll start with my key takeaways. 

Film Takeaways

Below are some notes I made from my film review, with positive attributes in green, neutral or average traits in black, and concerns in red. 

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One Fantasy Question For EVERY NFL Team: Dallas Cowboys Edition

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As the offseason progresses and news from OTAs enters the echo chamber that is the fantasy community on Twitter (or X, if you’re weird and literal) not all news is good news, unless you’re a Parker Washington stan and more importantly, not all news is relevant for fantasy, and should always be taken with a grain of salt.

We must remember, these guys are running around without pads on, playing seven on seven. We’re all excited for news updates and with the latest trades of A.J. Brown to the New England Patriots and Myles Garrett going to the Los Angeles Rams (my favorite team to win the Super Bowl, fyi) it’s hard not to get excited about any and all NFL news, especially for us fantasy guys.

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Late Round Dynasty Gem: Eli Heidenreich

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Within the Dynasty Fantasy Football community, most die-hard Dynasty enthusiasts have heard the name Eli Heidenreich. But the main question is: does he have potential? After being selected by his hometown Steelers in the seventh round (230th overall), he’s a very underrated player who would have gone a bit higher if he had played at a larger college football program and gotten more national recognition. Heidenreich will land on the Philadelphia Eagles schedule on November 22 and is an intriguing hybrid offensive player with elite pass-catching ability. When digging deeper into the analytics on Heidenreich, he’s actually an intriguing prospect who has all the talent to become a hidden gem of Dynasty rookie drafts. Let’s dive in! 

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Top Dynasty Value for Each NFC East & West Team

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You mean to tell me I can get a 26-year-old bell-cow, tied to a long-term contract, in an explosive offense at only RB19 prices? Sign me up all day. Javonte Williams averaged 15.2 fantasy points per game last season, good for RB11. After racking up 1,338 total yards and 13 touchdowns in his first season with the Cowboys, Williams re-upped with Dallas, and he’s now locked in as the unquestioned RB1. 

He’s not the most electric back in the game, but volume is king, and he should get plenty of it again in 2026. With only Malik Davis and Jaydon Blue behind him, Williams could push for 300 touches this season. Low-end RB1 output is in play once again, and you only have to pay a low-end RB2 price to get him.

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Navigating the Campus Side: Expert Picks and Draft Strategy (Part 2)

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Welcome back for Part 2 of my C2C startup series, where I give you a behind-the-scenes look at my Campus selections and draft strategy in a league full of expert analysts. If you missed Part 1, where I covered my first ten picks, you can check that out here. I’ll run through picks 11-20 and my reasoning in this article and then wrap it up with a handful of my favorite late-round picks in Round 3. 

As a reminder, this is the Campus draft in a C2C startup, and the league format is start 12, 2QB, and Superflex. No more wasting time; let’s jump right in!

11.04 – Faizon Brandon (QB – TEN) 

I went with an incoming freshman for my QB3 with Faizon Brandon. He’s reportedly winning the QB competition this offseason and is tracking to be the Week 1 starter for the Vols. Brandon boasts above-average arm strength and made some impressive anticipatory throws on his high school film, displaying good footwork and mechanics. He’s not a dual-threat guy by nature but is highly athletic and mobile, amassing 24 rushing touchdowns and nearly hitting 1,500 rushing yards in his high school career. This pick could end up being a smash in the double-digit rounds. 

12.09 – Jai’Den Thomas (RB – UNLV) 

I wrote up Thomas a few weeks ago in another article as my Devy “sleeper” at the RB position. He’s coming off a 1,000-yard, 12-touchdown season where he averaged over 18 FPPG and should be in line for an even larger workload in Year 4. Not only should “Jet” Thomas be an every-week starter for my team, but I think he has some sneaky dynasty value as a potential scat back at the NFL level. He’s a smaller back but highly explosive and unbelievably efficient. 

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Scott Fish Bowl 2026 Scoring Guide: Where to Find Value

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In this article, I am going to break down the Scott Fish Bowl scoring and try to identify who we should target in the early rounds and where the value picks are. First, I’ll look at the past two seasons to identify where the value is. It will be hard to know for sure until we know the ADP (average draft position).

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High School Recruiting Stars vs. NFL Draft Capital: What Actually Matters for Dynasty Fantasy Football

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The goal of this article is to determine whether 4- and 5-star players are the ones we should be targeting each year in our drafts. On average, there are about 22 4+ stars each year for the quarterback position. I wanted to look at the current landscape of the top 24 quarterbacks on KeepTradeCut to see what they were rated when they came out of high school. The high school star rating is from 247Sports.

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