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Rankings Change: Superflex

The biggest change in this year’s ranking compared to year’s past is the switch to ranking for the Superflex format. It seems the vast majority of Devy leagues are also Superflex these days, so it makes sense to put the rankings together specific to that format.

For those who are in non-Superflex leagues, the advice is to pass on drafting any quarterbacks other than the top three. Trevor Lawrence and Justin Fields make sense in the 8-14 range, depending upon team need, and Trey Lance is a solid option around 20th overall. The three are safe enough NFL prospects and have higher than usual fantasy upside due to their rushing ability, so it makes sense to use premium 1st or 2nd round devy picks on them even in your standard single quarterback league. Outside of those three, the risk versus reward of drafting a devy quarterback in non-Superflex leagues is not an attractive proposition. It is a difficult position to evaluate and there are just not many open starting quarterback jobs in the NFL each year, so the bar is high.

Timing Note

This article is later in the offseason than usual. In fact, it almost did not happen this year. With no spring football and the prospects for a college season not looking great back in April, it did not feel worth writing at the time. However, it now looks like we are going to have a 2020 college football season. Plus, this is my favorite article to write every year, so it was gratifying for so many to reach out and ask about it. I hope you enjoy it and look for the article to come out a couple of months earlier next offseason.

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The Devy Top 100

1. Trevor Lawrence, Clemson (QB) 2021

   Lawrence is as safe a bet for future NFL stardom as you will see. He performed at an extremely high level as a true freshman and sophomore, leading Clemson to a national championship and runner-up finish. Lawrence got off to a slow start in 2019, throwing eight interceptions in the first seven weeks. However, he did not throw a single interception over the final eight games. The biggest leap in Lawrence’s game may have come as a runner. He is a fantastic athlete and ran for 156 yards and 2 touchdowns in the CFB Playoffs. The physical skills are similar to Josh Allen’s but Lawrence also can throw with touch and accuracy.

2. Justin Fields, Ohio State (QB) 2021

   In terms of pure fantasy upside, Fields is at the top of the list. He has a big arm, solid accuracy, and strong intangibles. The really exciting aspect of his game is his athleticism. Fields can run in the 4.40-range and is built like a linebacker. Prime Cam Newton is within the reasonable range of outcomes for Fields. There is still some rawness to his game, which is to be expected given that he has only one year of starting experience. Fields will need to show progress in terms of touch on shorter passes and making quicker decisions in his second year to stay on track to the Top-5 overall in the 2021 NFL Draft.

3. Ja’Marr Chase, LSU (WR) 2021

   Chase had an unbelievable true sophomore season (84-1,780-20) at age 19. He had six different games with at least 2 touchdowns and 125+ receiving yards last season and dominated even against top competition (including huge games against Florida, Alabama, and Clemson). Chase is big, fast, physical, and fantastic after the catch. His stats will decline without Joe Burrow and people will poke holes in his resume but this is one we shouldn’t overthink — Chase is a future top-10 pick and impact fantasy wide receiver.

4. Travis Etienne, Clemson (RB) 2021

   Etienne would have been one of the first backs selected in the 2020 NFL Draft but made the shocking decision to return to Clemson for his senior year. There isn’t much left for Etienne to prove at the college level. He has run for over 1,600 yards and scored at least 23 touchdowns each of the last two seasons. He also made big strides as a receiver last season (37-432-4). Etienne is on the same elite level as Saquon Barkley in terms of pure explosiveness. If your league places a big premium on running backs, Etienne is worth considering at 1.01.

5. Chuba Hubbard, Oklahoma State (RB) 2021

   Hubbard was as productive as any back in the country last season, rushing for 2,094 yards and 21 touchdowns in his first season as a starter. He was a redshirt sophomore last season and eligible to enter the 2020 NFL Draft but decided to return for one more season in Stillwater. Hubbard has elite speed, clocking a 10.6 100M in high school. He finished fifth in the hundred-meter dash at the Youth World Championships. That speed and explosiveness is obvious on the field. Hubbard regularly broke off huge runs and ran past defensive backs. Hubbard is solidly built and has proven capable of handling a huge workload at the college level but he could improve in terms of running with power. Hubbard is a very good pass catcher.

6. Najee Harris, Alabama (RB) 2021

   The decision by Najee Harris to return for his senior season was nearly as surprising as Etienne’s. Harris is already 22-years old and put together the type of season (1,527 total yards and 20 touchdowns) that would have made him a 2nd-round pick in the NFL Draft. Harris has a unique skill set. Despite checking in at over 230 pounds, he is a great pass catcher and nifty in the open field. His game has some similarities to that of Le’Veon Bell and Harris could end up a volume pass catcher in the right system. The only real question for Harris is his long speed. He may run in the 4.6+ range, which would probably keep him out of the top 40 in the 2021 NFL Draft.

7. Rondale Moore, Purdue (WR) 2021

   Moore is the closest thing we have seen to Tyreek Hill in terms of the impact his speed has on the game. He was timed at 4.33 in the forty-yard dash at The Opening and has proven to be a dangerous deep threat for Purdue. His elite athleticism goes beyond just speed, however. He also boasts a 42-inch vertical and has put up crazy numbers in the weight room. He is short but not small. Moore was spectacularly productive as a freshman (114-1,258-12) but was limited to just four games as a sophomore. The only real knock on Moore as a prospect is that his production numbers deserve a small asterisk because Jeff Brohm’s offense is extremely WR-friendly and a big chunk of Moore’s catches came on quick screens. After Moore went down, true freshman David Bell stepped into his position and put up nearly identical numbers (Bell had at least 9 catches, 108 yards, and 1 touchdown in five of his last seven games). In Brohm’s final year coaching Western Kentucky, Taywan Taylor put up a 98-1,730-17 receiving line in the same scheme. In terms of contextualized production, Moore hasn’t greatly outproduced what we would expect from any competent WR1 in Brohm’s offense.

8. Trey Lance, North Dakota St. (QB) 2021

   You can ignore Lance’s late-round ADP. In most recent devy drafts (Superflex), he has been going in the 7-to-15 range overall as his hype has really taken off. Lance put up impressive passing numbers as a redshirt freshman for the FCS champions (2,786 yards, 28 TDs, and 0 INTs). He also put up 1,100 yards and 14 TDs on the ground. His dual-threat ability gives him extra fantasy upside at the next level. Lance will be a redshirt sophomore in 2020, which makes him eligible for the 2021 NFL Draft. However, it wouldn’t be a big surprise if he waited and entered the 2022 draft. I have not seen much of Lance other than highlight videos but top draft analysts who have watched his tape rave about his play. He could be right there alongside Lawrence and Fields next spring and can be had a good bit later in drafts.

   We both took a look at the top 3 college QBs. Based on first look, 3 game evaluation, my opinion might be a little shocking to some out there. pic.twitter.com/zzTIX1yeYQ

   — Daniel Jeremiah (@MoveTheSticks) May 26, 2020

9. Jaylen Waddle, Alabama (WR) 2021

   Waddle is pure explosiveness. He’s averaged 18.1 yards per catch in two college seasons. He was also arguably the most dangerous returner in college football last season, averaging 24.4 yards per punt return and 35 yards per kickoff return. Waddle showed up to Alabama the year after Jerry Jeudy, Henry Ruggs, and DeVonta Smith, so he hasn’t had the same opportunities as other top receivers. With Jeudy and Ruggs off to the NFL, Waddle should have a huge junior season alongside Smith. He will need to if he is to justify this lofty ranking.

10. Rashod Bateman, Minnesota (WR) 2021

    If you loved Corey Davis, you will probably also love Bateman. They have similar skill sets and play an almost identical role in the same P.J. Fleck offense. Davis was drafted 5th overall a few years ago, to it is not exactly an unflattering comparison. Both put up huge college numbers. In terms of the transition to the NFL, the question will be if Bateman has that one elite trait that will catapult him from a solid NFL starter to a star playmaker. He does have slightly better deep speed than Davis, as he reportedly ran a hand-timed 4.4-second forty-yard dash as a recruit.

11. George Pickens, Georgia (WR) 2022

    Pickens is the best Georgia wide receiver prospect since A.J. Green and is the top candidate to be the first receiver off of the board in 2022. His game has some similarities to Green’s as well. Pickens might not have the same deep speed but is more physical than Green. He had 747 receiving yards as a true freshman and finished off the year by winning MVP of the Sugar Bowl with 12 catches for 175 yards and 1 touchdown.

12. DeVonta Smith, Alabama (WR) 2021

    The first two receivers drafted in 2020 were from Alabama but it was Smith who was the Crimson Tide’s top receiver last season. He led the team with 1,256 receiving yards and 14 touchdowns. Given the competition for targets, Smith’s production is even more impressive. He has elite speed and a great chance of going in the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft. The only real knock on Smith is his lack of bulk (175 pounds).

13. Garrett Wilson, Ohio State (WR) 2022

    Wilson is underrated in devy circles. He showed up to Ohio State with a lot of hype and was the consensus #2 wide receiver in the 2019 freshman class. He lived up to expectations with a 30-432-5 line that is more impressive when you take into account that Ohio State had three seniors starting at wide receiver and a talented sophomore in Chris Olave also rotating in. Wilson is one of the best contested-catch receivers in the nation despite standing just 6’0 tall and also showed very well with the ball in his hands, both after the catch and on punt returns. Wilson is going to start in the slot for the Buckeyes in 2020 and should at least double his numbers from last season and emerge as a star.

14. Kyle Pitts, Florida (TE) 2021

    This is the highest I’ve ranked a tight end in my five years writing this article. While Pitts’ 2019 numbers (54-649-5) don’t leap off the page, they are actually extremely impressive within the context of the Gators offense. As a true sophomore, Pitts put up almost identical numbers to 5th-year senior Van Jefferson (49-657-6) who just went in the 2nd-round of the draft. Pitts is a legitimate 6’6 and moves like a wide receiver and even spent his freshman season as a receiver.

15. Breece Hall, Iowa State (RB) 2022

    Hall was easily the most impressive true freshman back in the country last season. He put up 1,065 total yards and 10 touchdowns over Iowa State’s final eight games. In addition to a prototypical build and excellent speed, Hall is also a great receiver out of the backfield. The biggest knock on Hall was a lack of efficiency. He averaged 4.8 YPC for the season and 3.5 YPC or less in each of the final three games. However, David Montgomery also had poor efficiency numbers in the same offense and still was selected in the top-75 of the NFL Draft.

16. Sam Howell, North Carolina (QB) 2022

    Howell put up crazy numbers for a true freshman quarterback with 3,641 passing yards and 38 touchdowns to just 7 interceptions. He isn’t the tallest guy but is solidly built and a good athlete. Howell should be considered the early favorite to be the top quarterback selected in the 2022 NFL Draft. However, there is still a long way to go until then and it should be noted that UNC offensive coordinator Phil Longo’s Air Raid offense has put up huge numbers in previous stops without an NFL quarterback, so take the big passing numbers with a grain of salt.

17. Chris Olave, Ohio State (WR) 2021

    Olave had a breakout true sophomore season, leading Ohio State with 840 receiving yards and 12 touchdowns. He did so despite playing less than half of the snaps. Olave has sub-4.40 speed and a real knack for tracking deep balls.

18. Sage Surratt, Wake Forest (WR) 2021

    Surratt had a big sophomore season (66-1,001-11) despite missing a few games with an injury. Surratt is a big, physical outside receiver with a strong basketball background. He is also impressive after the catch.

19. Seth Williams, Auburn (WR) 2021

    Williams is arguably the best jump-ball receiver in the country. He has shown the ability to leap above defenders and make difficult grabs while racking up big numbers. The NFL has not been quite as high on a receiver’s with this skill set in recent years and Williams may be getting overdrafted in devy leagues given what the NFL has been prioritizing.

20. Max Borghi, Washington State (RB) 2021

    Borghi is intriguing given his production as a receiver (86 receptions last year) and his appearance will earn him comparisons to Christian McCaffrey. However, it is worth noting that Washington State running backs have been putting up huge catch numbers for years and haven’t sniffed NFL success. For example, James Williams (71) and Jamal Morrow (60) combined for 131 catches in 2017. The thirst for running backs is pushing Borghi higher in most drafts than he deserves to go.

21. Tamorrion Terry, Florida State (WR) 2021

    Terry is tall, fast, and productive. He has shown an ability to take a short pass to the house, blow by defenders in the open field, and boasts a career average of 20.3 yards per catch. He is an NFL talent but it is unclear if he’ll be an early-round guy or if he will fall to the middle rounds.

22. Amon-Ra St. Brown, USC (WR) 2021

    Brown is yet another strong wide receiver prospect in the deep 2021 class. A five-star recruit, he has lived up to the hype in his first two seasons for the Trojans. His oldest brother, Equanimeous, was also a much-hyped prospect who has not really panned out but Amon-Ra has a different build, more quickness, and is arguably better equipped to succeed in today’s NFL.

23. DJ Uiagalelei, Clemson (QB) 2023

    Uiagalelei is a true freshman who reportedly impressed as an early enrollee early in the spring. His tools are exceptional: size, speed, and a huge arm. He is the safest NFL quarterback projection to enter college since Trevor Lawrence and if all goes as planned, he will take over for Lawrence in 2021.

24. Bryce Young, Alabama (QB) 2023

    Young is ranked just as highly as Uiagalelei and probably has slightly more upside given his rushing ability. Think Kyler Murray. Like Murray, the biggest knock on Young is a lack of size (5’11). He should instantly push Mac Jones for the starting quarterback job but the shortened offseason will make it more of an uphill battle for the freshman.

25. Kylin Hill, Mississippi State (RB) 2021

    Like Etienne, Harris, and Hubbard, Hill also decided to put off the 2020 NFL Draft to return for a fourth year of college. He was viewed as more of a mid-round prospect but will have the chance to improve his grade in Mike Leach’s pass-heavy offense. Leach’s teams have averaged 100+ targets to the running backs each season so Hill will have a chance to show off his pass-catching chops. He has shown some real flashes as a receiver but in limited opportunities.

26. Joe Ngata, Clemson (WR) 2022

    The season-ending surgery of Justyn Ross opens the door for Ngata to earn the WR1 role for Clemson. His numbers as a true freshman (17-240-3) were modest but there were a number of talented, experienced, older players ahead of him on the depth chart. Hyped as the next man up in Clemson’s NFL wide receiver pipeline since he stepped on to campus, Ngata has the physical skills. He just has to go out and prove it.

27. Kedon Slovis, USC (QB) 2022

    Slovis came from out of nowhere to become a breakout star last season. An unheralded recruit, Slovis took full advantage of the opportunity created by JT Daniels’ injury. He threw for 3,502 yards and 30 touchdowns as a true freshman. The Air Raid style offense and one of the best wide receivers corps in the country helped but Slovis also deserves a lot of credit for the success of the Trojans passing offense. He has a live arm and seems to be on a similar NFL trajectory to Jared Goff, who also had a big true freshman season in a similar system.

28. Pat Freiermuth, Penn State (TE) 2021

    Freiermuth is the most well-rounded of the 2021 tight end prospects. He is functional as a blocker and also proven to be a mismatch against linebackers as a pass-catcher as well. He has caught 15 touchdowns in two seasons and probably would have been the top tight end in the 2020 NFL Draft had he decided to leave early.

29. Bijan Robinson, Texas (RB) 2023

    Robinson is the most promising running back prospect in the 2020 freshman class. He has prototypical size and speed and is already a polished pass-catcher out of the backfield. He may have to wait his turn behind Keaontay Ingram and Roschon Johnson but should at least enter the rotation right away.

30. Jamie Newman, Georgia (QB) 2021

    Newman made the jump from Wake Forest to Georgia as a grad transfer and could be one of college football’s breakout stars in 2020. He should be a nice fit in Todd Monken’s wide-open offense. Newman is a solid passer and tough between the tackles ball carrier.

31. Trey Sanders, Alabama (RB) 2022

    Sanders is currently one of the best bargains in devy drafts and savvy drafters should be eagerly taking advantage of the huge injury discount. Sanders was the top running back prospect in the 2019 class and earned kudos from Nick Saban last offseason before a foot injury knocked him out for the year. He is fully healthy and should be the next man up behind Najee Harris in Alabama’s pipeline of NFL running backs.

32. Spencer Rattler, Oklahoma (QB) 2022

    Rattler was a big recruit and Lincoln Riley has quickly earned a reputation as a QB whisperer. Those factors have combined to make Rattler one of the most sought after devy quarterback prospects. It is understandable to an extent and Rattler certainly has plenty of upside, but it feels like a stretch to rank him over guys like Howell and Slovis who have already proven themselves as productive college passers.

33. Tylan Wallace, Oklahoma State (WR) 2021

    Wallace looked was headed for a second monster season and an early-round draft selection before a November ACL injury ended his season and brought him back to Stillwater for his senior season. Wallace has put up huge numbers (86-1,491-12 as a sophomore and 53-903-8 in 8 games last season) in Oklahoma State’s WR-friendly offense that gives him a lot of one-on-one opportunities against overmatched Big 12 defensive backs.

34. Terrace Marshall, LSU (WR) 2021

    Marshall was the #3 wide receiver nationally in the 2018 recruiting class but an untimely injury and the emergence of Ja’Marr Chase have made Marshall a bit of an afterthought for devy drafters. However, that is a mistake because Marshall is a big-time prospect in his own right. He finally returned to health late in the season and had five touchdown catches in LSU’s final three games.

35. David Bell, Purdue (WR) 2022

    Like Rondale Moore before him, Bell had interest from many top national programs but decided to stay closer to home at Purdue. Once Moore was injured, Bell put up huge numbers in his place, emerging as one of the most productive receivers in the country over the second half of the 2019 season. He is a big-bodied receiver that is very good after the catch.

36. Julian Fleming, Ohio State (WR) 2023

    Fleming is the most hyped true freshman wide receiver of the last few recruiting cycles. He already looks like an NFL wide receiver, standing 6’2 and weighing in at 200 pounds with verified 4.41 speed. He does come from a very small school and has a ways to go in terms of technique but all the physical tools are there for Fleming to become a superstar pass catcher.

37. Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Ohio State (WR) 2023

    Smith-Njigba was an under the radar prospect when he committed early to Ohio State but rode a record-setting senior season in Texas’ top division to a 5-star recruiting ranking. While not quite as physically gifted as his classmate Fleming, Smith-Njigba was the guy who created instant buzz as an early enrollee before practices were cut short. Don’t be surprised if Smith-Njigba emerges as the Buckeyes #3 wide receiver as a true freshman.

38. Brock Purdy, Iowa State (QB) 2021

    Purdy would probably rank in the top-15 if he had a little bit stronger arm. As it stands, there are some questions if he has enough power to become a viable starter at the next level or if he will be more of a career #2. Purdy does have athleticism and great intangibles.

39. Demond Demas, Texas A&M (WR) 2023

    Demas is a freaky run and jump athlete who was one of the top-ranked recruits in the country in what has been billed as a fantastic freshman wide receiver class.

40. Journey Brown, Penn State (RB) 2021

    Brown seemingly came out of nowhere to become a legitimate NFL prospect. He was just the 51st ranked running back nationally in the 2017 class and had 44 total rushing yards in his first two seasons. However, he stepped in for Miles Sanders and impressed as the top back in State College with 1,024 total yards and 13 touchdowns in 2019. He was a monster down the stretch and set a Penn State bowl record with 202 rushing yards in the Cotton Bowl.

41. Zamir White, Georgia (RB) 2021

    White was the top running back recruit in the country two years ago but two ACL injuries in two seasons set back his progress. He did show some flashes late in the 2019 season and filled in capably for D’Andre Swift in Georgia’s bowl win. If he regains a bit more burst another year removed from the injuries, he could shoot up the rankings.

42. Isaiah Spiller, Texas A&M (RB) 2022

    Spiller had a big season for Texas A&M (1,149 total yards and 10 touchdowns) as a true freshman. He runs a bit upright but has prototypical size, solid speed, and showed well as a pass-catcher.

43. Brevin Jordan, Miami (FL) (TE) 2021

    Jordan has been solid in two seasons (67-782-6) despite battling injuries and playing in an offense that has often looked dysfunctional. He is undersized but an excellent athlete who has the potential to develop into a hybrid weapon in the mold of Evan Engram.

44. C.J. Verdell, Oregon (RB) 2021

    Verdell has put together back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons for the Ducks. He is a compact back with excellent speed who has shown a knack for breaking off long runs.

45. Kenneth Gainwell, Memphis (RB) 2021

    Gainwell redshirted in 2018 due to the presence of Darrell Henderson and Tony Pollard but emerged as a redshirt freshman superstar in 2019. He rushed for 1,459 yards and added another 610 yards on 51 catches. Gainwell is a talented pass catcher and extremely explosive but may not have the size (5’11, 191) to handle a feature role at the next level.

46. Trey Sermon, Ohio State (RB) 2021

    Sermon played three years for Oklahoma, racking up 2,467 total yards and 25 touchdowns. However, injuries cost him the starting job and he decided to take advantage of the grad-transfer rules to move to Ohio State for his senior season. He is the favorite to take as the starter for J.K. Dobbins. Sermon isn’t a burner but has a well-rounded game in the mold of Kareem Hunt.

47. Tyler Goodson, Iowa (RB) 2022

    Goodson emerged late in his true freshman season as Iowa’s top offensive playmaker. He is a little bit undersized but shows plenty of power and proved to be a very good pass catcher.

48. Eric Gray, Tennessee (RB) 2022

    Tennessee has quietly been an NFL running back factory, and Gray looks like the best Volunteer running back prospect since Alvin Kamara. His lateral agility was extremely impressive as a true freshman and Gray could have a real breakout season in 2020 behind a very good offensive line.

49. D.J. Williams, Auburn (RB) 2022

    Williams showed some flashes as a true freshman and took over as the lead back when Boobie Whitlow was injured. Whitlow decided to transfer after the season, which makes Williams the favorite to start as long as he can hold of true freshman Tank Bigsby.

50. Frank Ladson, Clemson (WR) 2022

    Ngata gets more press but Ladson is right there with him as potential breakout sophomores for the Tigers. He has drawn physical comparisons to Sammy Watkins and if he puts it all together could be a big riser.

51. Kendall Milton, Georgia (RB) 2023

    Milton is one of the top incoming freshman backs in the country and lands at a school that has earned a strong reputation for quarterback development.

52. CJ Stroud, Ohio State (QB) 2023

    Stroud rode a big senior season and Elite 11 MVP Award to a 5-star recruiting ranking. He looks like the early favorite to replace Justin Fields in 2021 and comes at a nice discount compared to Uiagalelei and Young.

53. DeMarkcus Bowman, Clemson (RB) 2023

    Bowman is a little bit undersized but can fly. He is a consensus top-5 back in the 2020 recruiting class.

54. Drake London, USC (WR) 2022

    It is surprising London isn’t getting more hype after an extremely impressive freshman season. He is a big pass-catcher who was an elite basketball player. Unlike some others who fit that description, he is more than just a jump ball guy. London has impressive quickness for a guy his size.

55. Justyn Ross, Clemson (WR) 2021

    Ross would have ranked in the Top 10 but for news of his recent neck surgery that will knock him out for the 2020 season. If we knew it was just a one-season deal, he would still be near that range but there is concern that the injury might actually be career-ending.

    Clemson WR Justyn Ross will have surgery on Friday for a congenital spinal issue and his career could be in jeopardy. https://t.co/1QrykkmpBq

    — SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) June 1, 2020

56. Jayden Daniels, Arizona State (QB) 2022

    Daniels is one of a number of intriguing young quarterbacks in the class of 2022. He had a nice freshman season, showing off good mobility and a live arm. His thin frame could be of some concern but the current quarterback protection rules will increase his chances of holding up.

57. Master Teague, Ohio State (RB) 2021

    Teague is a freakish size-speed athlete with legitimate 4.4 speed at 225 pounds. He is a bit of a straight-line runner but still would have ranked in the Top 30 but for an Achilles injury suffered the first day of spring practice. He should be back sometime in the fall but we will have to wait and see how much the injury has impacted his athleticism.

58. Keaontay Ingram, Texas (RB) 2021

    Ingram had a solid sophomore season (1,095 yards and 10 touchdowns) but failed to fully live up to the hype he generated as a freshman in 2018. He has also had trouble staying healthy and will face plenty of competition in the Texas backfield next year.

59. Jerrion Ealy, Mississippi (RB) 2022

    Ealy was one of the top running back recruits in the nation and did not disappoint as a freshman, averaging 6.9 yards per carry and catching 20 passes in a part-time role. He has NFL talent it is just a question of whether his size (5’10, 180 pounds) will prevent him from ever earning more than a committee role.

60. Zach Charbonnet, Michigan (RB) 2022

    Charbonnet had a solid freshman season (756 total yards and 11 touchdowns) but didn’t look fully healthy after the first few weeks. He could be a riser if he returns to full health and shows some more burst.

61. Jadon Haselwood, Oklahoma (WR) 2022

    Haselwood was the consensus #1 wide receiver in the 2019 class and showed some flashes as a backup but never broke out like many expected. He also suffered a torn ACL in the spring that will likely keep him out the entire 2020 season.

62. Dyami Brown, North Carolina (WR) 2021

    Brown was a top big-play threat as a sophomore (51-1,034-12) and a solid athlete. He is also in an extremely stat-friendly offense, so you probably take the numbers with a grain of salt.

63. Rakim Jarrett, Maryland (WR) 2023

    Jarrett is one of the top playmakers in the incoming recruiting class. He will be hoping to follow in the footsteps or Stefon Diggs as a guy who shunned power programs to stay home at Maryland before going onto success as a pro.

64. Kayshon Boutte, LSU (WR) 2023

    Boutte was the crown jewel of LSU’s incoming wide receiver class and a high-upside prospect in what should be an offense that will put the spotlight on its receivers.

65. Jeremy Ruckert, Ohio State (TE) 2021

    Ruckert was the top tight end recruit in his class but has yet to make a huge impact for the Buckeyes and become a bit of an afterthought in the devy community. The NFL is well aware of his talents, however. He could ride a bit junior season to an early-round draft selection next fall.

66. Pooka Williams, Kansas (RB) 2021

    Williams is undersized and has had off-field issues but is one of the most explosive and productive backs in the country. A nice risk-reward gamble later in devy drafts.

67. Arik Gilbert, LSU (TE) 2023

    Gilbert is the most hyped freshman tight end prospect since O.J. Howard. He already has NFL size and elite speed, making him the rare true freshman tight end prospect worth targeting in devy drafts.

68. Kenneth Walker III, Wake Forest (RB) 2022

    The highest graded true freshman running back in 2019:
    
    Wake Forest's Kenneth Walker III - 80.8 pic.twitter.com/ixbl2KeBtD

    — PFF College (@PFF_College) May 26, 2020

69. Tyrion Davis-Price, LSU (RB) 2022

    As a true freshman, Davis-Price outperformed his five-star classmate John Emery Jr. While the numbers were modest (369 total yards and 6 touchdowns), he will have the opportunity to compete for a much bigger role in 2020 with Clyde Edwards-Helaire off to the NFL.

70. Tanner Morgan, Minnesota (QB) 2021

    Morgan is one of the more underrated players in college football, leading Minnesota to their best season in a long time while throwing for 3,253 yards and 30 touchdowns. None of the physical traits wow you but the intangibles and accuracy are there.

71. Dazz Newsome, North Carolina (WR) 2021

    Like Dyami Brown, Newsome benefitted from a wide-open offensive attack and catching passes from Sam Howell. He is still an intriguing prospect who has shown deep ball aptitude and some quickness from the slot.

72. Re’Mahn Davis, Temple (RB) 2022

    Davis had a big freshman season for the Owls (1,117 yards and 10 touchdowns). He has a sturdy build, speed, and solid hands that could allow him to eventually emerge as a day two NFL prospect.

73. Wandale Robinson, Nebraska (WR) 2022

    Robinson was inconsistent as a true freshman but had a couple of monster games when pressed into service at the running back position. He will be back at wide receiver full time and has upside as a player in the mold of Randall Cobb.

74. Theo Wease, Oklahoma (WR) 2022

    Wease didn’t do much as a true freshman backing up CeeDee Lamb but the former five-star recruit will have a huge opportunity to emerge in 2020 with Lamb gone and Haselwood sidelined.

75. Tutu Atwell, Louisville (WR) 2021

    Chatarius “Tutu” Atwell had a fantastic sophomore season (1,305 total yards and 11 touchdowns). It has been easy to write off the pro prospects of guys his size in the past (5’9, 153 pounds) but we are seeing with Marquise Brown and others that speed can overcome a lot of other things and Atwell can fly.

76. DaMonte Coxie, Memphis (WR) 2021

    Coxie has good size and has been extremely productive. He most likely profiles as a mid-round pick similar to Gabriel Davis.

77. Jase McClellan, Alabama (RB) 2023

    McClellan is a solid all-around back with plenty of upside. He will have to wait his turn in a crowded backfield but has as good a chance as anyone to emerge as the next guy at Alabama after Najee Harris leaves.

78. Noah Cain, Penn State (RB) 2022

    Cain was very productive as part of a committee his true freshman year. He has reportedly added almost 20 pounds in the offseason and if he carries it well could be a big riser in these rankings.

79. Javian Hawkins, Louisville (RB) 2021

    Hawkins is a little bit undersized but has been productive and has legit sub-4.5 speed.

80. Zachary Evans, TCU (RB) 2023

    Evans has had a number of issues off the field and his recruitment was kind of a mess with many schools dropping him from their boards after finding him difficult to deal with. If he matures, he has big-time potential. Very much a boom-bust pick late in devy drafts.

81. MarShawn Lloyd, South Carolina (RB) 2023

    Lloyd is a highly-regarded freshman prospect who spurned interest from top programs to stay home and play at South Carolina, where he should be featured early.

82. Bo Nix, Auburn (QB) 2022

    Nix had some rough stretches as a true freshman, which has caused many to write him off completely as an NFL prospect. However, it shouldn’t be a surprise if he makes a big jump at some point after learning on the job in a tough situation.

83. Trevon Grimes, Florida (WR) 2021

    Grimes is a big outside wide receiver with elite speed. He didn’t stand out in a crowded group of pass-catchers last year but is a nice sleeper to watch for the 2021 NFL Draft.

84. Dameon Pierce, Florida (RB) 2021

    Pierce had some inconsistency that kept him from taking on a bigger role behind Lamical Perine last year but will have the opportunity to showcase his talent in 2021. There is upside if he can put it all together.

85. Jaret Patterson, Buffalo (RB) 2021

    Patterson is an extremely productive small-school prospect who runs bigger than his listed size and has shown a knack for breaking tackles and getting loose for long runs.

86. Davis Mills, Stanford (QB) 2021

    Mills was a highly-rated recruit whose career has gotten off to a slow start but he showed flashes late last season that could lead to a 2020 breakout. He threw for 1,070 yards and six touchdowns and a 66.4 completion percentage in the Cardinal’s final three games

87. John Metchie, Alabama (WR) 2022

    Metchie is a great late-round sleeper in devy drafts. He impressed last spring as an early enrollee but couldn’t get on the field much due to Alabama having four veteran future first-rounders ahead of him. He is the type of prospect who could have put up big numbers immediately at a smaller school and received a lot of hype.

88. Jordan Whittington, Texas (WR) 2022

    Whittington is a hybrid running back-wide receiver prospect who created a lot of buzz last spring but missed basically his true freshman season with an injury.

89. John Emery, LSU (RB) 2022

    Emery was a little bit of a disappointment as a freshman but will have a great opportunity to compete for the starting role this fall.

90. Baylor Cupp, Texas A&M (TE) 2022

    Cupp was one of the top tight end prospects to enter college football last fall and created a lot of buzz last spring before suffering a season-ending injury.

91. George Holani, Boise State (RB) 2022

    Holani had a strong freshman season for Boise State and is a nice all-around prospect.

92. BJ Emmons, Florida Atlantic (RB) 2021

    Emmons will be a fun sleeper to watch. He transferred out of Alabama and has been hampered by injuries much of his career but when he has been on the field, the talent is obvious.

93. Kennedy Brooks, Oklahoma (RB) 2021

    Brooks has a unique running style and doesn’t jump off the page in terms of traits but has shown a knack for breaking long runs at Oklahoma.

94. Nico Collins, Michigan (WR) 2021

    Collins is a physical, big-bodied wide receiver who is a safe NFL projection as at least a mid-round prospect.

95. Mycah Pittman, Oregon (WR) 2022

    Pittman is much shorter than his older brother Michael but is also more explosive. He should emerge as a big-time playmaker for Oregon as a true sophomore after injuries delayed his breakout as a freshman.

96. Jalen Berger, Wisconsin (RB) 2023

    Berger is likely to put up big numbers in Wisconsin’s offense if he can win the starting role in the next few years.

97. Charlie Kolar, Iowa State (TE) 2021

    Kolar is an athletic and productive tight end who is a good bet to go in the 3rd or 4th round of the 2021 NLF Draft.

98. Jalen Wydermyer, Texas A&M (2022)

    Wydermyer put up great numbers as a freshman and was impressive running after the catch. He is a great late-round sleeper for tight end-premium leagues.

99. Josh Johnson, UL-Monroe (RB) 2021

    The case for Josh Johnson as an RB sleeper.

100. Tank Bigsby, Auburn (RB) 2023

     One of the highest-ranked running back recruits to come into Auburn in the last decade, Bigsby has a lot of upside but also faces a lot of competition to see the field early in his career.