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The Control Room: College Fantasy Football Players to Watch – Part 3

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Welcome back to the College Fantasy Football Control Room: Players to Watch series! In this series, I explore the players highlighted by our Campus Control Center beta app as either under-rostered or potentially breaking out. 

As a reminder, I am Joe Memmolo Jr., Co-Owner and Director of Technology at Dynasty Football Factory. I’m best known for building the Control Room app you are currently using, not for writing articles. With over two decades of experience in fantasy sports and a career in business intelligence, I always seek out the data trends that matter. Now let’s get into it!

Campus Control Center: Week in Review

​Joe Jackson, RB, Kansas State, 68% rostered

I mentioned last week that Joe Jackson could easily blow up in my face. Not only did it blow up, but it was probably the worst call of the season. I mentioned that Jackson was a player I wouldn’t normally be in on given the prior inconsistent usage, and it was the right thing to stick to. I’ll learn from this moving forward. 9 carries for 17 yards and a loss for Kansas State, unsurprisingly.

TJ Engleman, RB, East Carolina, 50% rostered

TCU’s starting quarterback Emory Williams got hurt early in this game, which changed the way both the TCU offense and Memphis defense played the game. There were a lot of runs up the middle, and it took Engleman 3+ quarters to finally break a long run. He finished with 16 points after finding the end zone and maintained his role as the leader in the backfield with over 50% of the touches (21 total). Not game-changing, but he didn’t cost you the week like Jackson!

Connor Lair, RB/TE, Missouri State, 3% rostered

Lair played last Tuesday before the article came out and finished the week as the RB20. The best part about it is that in managed lineup leagues, you’ll be able to slot that RB20 cozily into your TE spot! Hope you snagged him as I did!

Tyler Hughes, QB, WYO, 7% rostered

For those following me on Twitter, I mentioned a few extra players I was watching. Tyler Hughes was one of them, and at under 10% rostered, he was a true diamond in the rough find for the Control Room. The stats do the talking here. He blew up last week against NIU and followed it up with another impressive performance. Since taking over as the starter in Week 6, Hughes is looking more like a video game quarterback than an NFL one, but that’s perfectly fine for College Fantasy Football!

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Dynasty Stashes – Week 2

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Raheim Sanders (RB – CLE)

If Raheim “Rocket” Sanders wasn’t scooped up in your league’s initial waiver run this week, make sure you grab him. With Dylan Sampson now on IR with a knee injury, Sanders steps into the RB2 role behind Quinshon Judkins.

We saw Sanders get some work at the end of last year when Judkins went down with an injury. In the final three games, he toted the rock 24 times for 89 scoreless yards and caught three passes for 21 yards. 

Worst case, Sanders takes over Sampson’s pass-catching role, which is what we saw on Sunday. The second-year back caught all three of his targets for 25 yards against the Jaguars. 

Given Cleveland’s offensive environment, Sanders won’t have much standalone value unless Judkins is sidelined for any reason. But there’s some talent here. He rushed for over 1,400 yards at Arkansas in 2022. As a senior at South Carolina, he amassed 1,197 total yards, caught 27 passes, and found pay dirt 13 times. Sanders also ran a 4.46 40-yard dash at roughly 220 pounds. 

That combination of size and athleticism makes him worth stashing for the contingent upside alone.

Roman Wilson (WR – PIT)

In the future, rookie Germie Bernard might be a stud. But if Sunday’s usage is any indication of how the snaps are going to shake out, then he might not be a thing this season. 

Roman Wilson might be, though. After a couple of years of being an afterthought for the Steelers, it looks like he’s finally involved in the passing attack. 

Wilson played 55% of the snaps and received the most targets he’s ever seen in a game in his young career: six. He finished the day catching three for 26 yards, but his day could’ve been much, much better. 

He beat A.J. Terrell on a go ball that should’ve been a 65-yard touchdown. Wilson had a clean release off the line and stacked Terrell down the field, forcing the corner to interfere and essentially tackle Wilson rather than give up the long score.

Wilson also dropped a 40-plus-yard score at the end of the first half. Granted, he had a defender draped all over him, but the deep ball hit Wilson right in the hands, and he should’ve caught it.

If either of those plays hit, we’re talking about Wilson being a must-roster player in all formats rather than a deep dynasty stash. Funny how small the margins are. 

Go grab him if he’s still out there in the available player pool. Aaron Rodgers talked up Wilson throughout the offseason and backed up that praise in Week 1 with a few deep shots that should’ve resulted in touchdowns.

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C2C Waiver Report: Post Week 2

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We are getting to the point in the season where roles start to matter more than preseason expectations. That does not mean we chase every big box score. One long run can make an average day look great. Three touchdowns can hide a small role. What I want is opportunity we can actually use on the campus side; then I am looking at whether that player can gain value as a C2C asset.

This week’s board gives us a little bit of everything. We have a running back getting real SEC volume, a receiver who just commanded a massive part of his passing game, and a young quarterback with the type of rushing ability that can change a campus lineup quickly.

Every recommendation assumes a $100 C2C FAAB budget.

Overall Waiver Order
Daniel Hill, RB, Alabama: Add at 15 to 22 percent
Collin Dixon, WR, Illinois: Add at 12 to 18 percent
Michael Hawkins Jr., QB, West Virginia: Add at 12 to 18 percent
Na’eem Abdul-Rahim Gladding, WR, Maryland: Add at 8 to 13 percent
Jaden Craig, QB, TCU: Add at 7 to 12 percent
Matt Fuller, RB, South Carolina: Add at 6 to 10 percent
Rodney Fields Jr., RB, Kansas State: Add at 5 to 9 percent
Gio Lopez, QB, Wake Forest: Add at 4 to 8 percent
Joseph Williams, WR, Colorado: Add at 4 to 7 percent
JV Gibson, WR, Cincinnati: Add at 3 to 6 percent
Jaleel Skinner, TE, Louisville: Stash at 1 to 3 percent
Quarterbacks
Michael Hawkins Jr., West Virginia

Hawkins is the quarterback I want most from this group. He completed 5 of 7 passes for 155 yards and 2 touchdowns against UT Martin. He also ran 6 times for 96 yards and another 2 touchdowns. Obviously, we are not projecting 4 touchdowns every week. We also have to acknowledge that 71 of those 96 rushing yards came on one play. That does not change what interests me.

Hawkins is a redshirt sophomore starting at quarterback and giving us production with his legs. That creates another path to campus points when the passing volume is not there. Seven pass attempts are nowhere near enough for me to make a big statement about where his passing game is headed. I want to see him against better competition. For C2C, though, the age, starting opportunity, and rushing ability give Hawkins the best combination of campus runway and appreciation potential among these quarterbacks.

Next two games: Virginia on September 19 and Oklahoma State on September 26

My call: Spend 12 to 18 percent. If I am choosing between Hawkins and Craig for more than just the next matchup, I want Hawkins.

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C2C Waiver Report: Preseason Edition

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Who I Am Adding Before Week 1 and Who Can Stay on the Watch List

We have not played one FBS game in 2026, so I am not going to act like we know exactly how every one of these depth charts will look when the season starts.

There are no box scores to study. We do not have snap counts, target shares, or goal line usage. Right now, we have previous production, camp reports, coach comments, and players moving up or down the depth chart.

Camp reports matter, but they are not gospel. Coaches experiment with different combinations. Reporters only see what they are allowed to see. One good practice can create a lot of excitement without producing a real fantasy role.

That does not mean we sit around and wait for Week 1. By then, some of these players will already be gone.

The goal is to find the camp information that can turn into actual fantasy production while avoiding the noise that empties your FAAB account. These suggested bids are starting points. Adjust them based on your league depth, scoring, roster construction, and the players who are actually available.

Top Waiver Priorities
Isaiah West (RB – Ohio State): Aggressive add for 12 to 18 percent
Cornell Hatcher Jr. (RB – Oregon State): Add for 8 to 14 percent
Jaylen Raynor (QB – Iowa State): Add for 8 to 12 percent if available
Dane Jones (WR – TCU): C2C or deep CFF add for 4 to 9 percent
Jaylen Himes (WR – Southern Miss): Deep league add for 3 to 6 percent
Quarterbacks
Jaylen Raynor, Iowa State

If Jaylen Raynor is sitting on waivers, go get him. I do not need to make this more complicated than it is.

Raynor threw for 3,361 yards and 19 touchdowns at Arkansas State in 2025. He also ran for 423 yards and 7 more touchdowns. That rushing production is what gets my attention because it gives him a way to score fantasy points even when the passing game is not clicking.

Iowa State identified Raynor as its starting quarterback during camp and named him a team captain on August 15. That tells me the Cyclones trust him to lead this offense.

There is still some risk. Raynor is moving into the Power Four and learning a new system. The defenses will be better, and I am not expecting him to walk into Iowa State and immediately improve on everything he did at Arkansas State.

I do expect him to run. That alone makes him useful in four-point passing touchdown formats.

Iowa State opens against Southeast Missouri before traveling to Iowa. The first game should give Raynor a chance to settle into the offense before facing a much tougher defense.

My call: Add for 8 to 12 percent of your FAAB. His campus value is stronger than his long-term C2C value, but a starting quarterback with this kind of rushing production should not be on waivers.

Ethan Hampton, Southern Miss

This one depends on how deep your league is. Ethan Hampton reportedly left spring as the leader of the Southern Miss quarterback competition after taking control during the spring game. He has the clearest path to the starting job, but I am not treating the competition as completely settled yet.

The schedule is another reason to keep the bid low. Southern Miss opens against Alcorn State, which could give Hampton an immediate streaming opportunity. Auburn comes next, and I am not putting him into my lineup automatically for that matchup.

My call: Add for 1 to 3 percent in deeper leagues. He is a matchup play until we see him hold the job and produce in the new offense.

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Roster Cloggers Are Quietly Killing Your Dynasty League – Part 2

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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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