College Fantasy Football Week 7 Waiver Wire & Transfer Targets
We're getting into the heart of the college fantasy football season, and by Week 7, we're starting to get a pretty good idea of which players are the real deal.
Some players who barely registered on the fantasy radar a few weeks ago are suddenly putting up monster numbers. Others are finally getting opportunities because of injuries, changes at quarterback, or growing roles in their offenses.
For traditional college fantasy football leagues, that means digging through the waiver wire for players who might still be available.
On CollegeFFB, things work a little differently. With three free transfers every week, you can bring in established stars, chase favorable matchups, and find better value within your team's budget.
This week, we're splitting the recommendations into two categories:
- Waiver Wire Targets: Potential pickups for traditional draft leagues, separated into Power 4 + Notre Dame and Group of 6. We'll include their CollegeFFB prices, too.
- CollegeFFB Transfer Targets: More established players who are probably already rostered in most draft leagues, but could be excellent additions to your CollegeFFB lineup.
Whether you're hunting for a breakout player, trying to replace someone on a bye, or figuring out how to spend your three free transfers, there are some interesting options on the board this week.
Let's get into it. Split out cleanly by P4 and G6 options.
Week 7 College Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Targets - P4 + ND
Quarterbacks
Isaiah Marshall | Kansas | $5.6M
I think we're starting to see the freshman put it all together.
Marshall was impressive against Utah this weekend, throwing for 333 yards and two touchdowns while adding another score on the ground. That's coming off a game against Middle Tennessee where he rushed for 110 yards.
The completion percentage isn't always pretty, and there are still going to be some freshman mistakes. But the combination of passing volume and rushing upside is exactly what we're looking for in a fantasy quarterback.
At just $5.6M on CollegeFFB, Marshall offers a really intriguing ceiling at a discount. I'd be looking at him in traditional draft leagues as well, particularly if you're willing to live with some inconsistency in exchange for upside.
Running Backs
Jonaz Walton | Notre Dame | $5.5M
Don't give me false hope again, Notre Dame.
An explosive running back operating behind this offensive line is exactly the kind of fantasy opportunity that gets me excited, and Walton is making it increasingly difficult to ignore him.
After rushing for 120 yards against North Carolina, Walton followed it up with a monster performance against Stanford, rushing for 181 yards and two touchdowns on just 13 carries, including an absolutely ridiculous 97-yard run.
The problem, of course, is that Notre Dame has a crowded backfield. Touches are still being divided between Walton, Williams, and James, so I'm not ready to declare him a weekly fantasy starter.
But Walton has shown the kind of explosiveness that can turn a handful of opportunities into a massive fantasy performance.
At $5.5M, he's absolutely worth stashing. If his role continues to grow, we could be looking at one of the better second-half breakout candidates at running back.
Dylan Edwards | Kansas | $8.3M
Edwards is a little more expensive than some of the other names on this list, but we've seen what he can do when Kansas gets him involved.
Against Middle Tennessee, he erupted for 137 rushing yards and three touchdowns on 20 carries. He followed that up with a much quieter outing against Utah, which is a good reminder that his weekly production isn't necessarily going to be consistent.
But the speed and big-play ability are absolutely there.
For traditional draft leagues, he's worth considering if you're looking for running back depth with some legitimate upside. On CollegeFFB, $8.3M isn't exactly cheap, but he could be an interesting matchup-dependent option if Kansas continues giving him opportunities.
Journee Tonga | BYU | $4.5M
This one is all about opportunity.
With LJ Martin dealing with an injury, Tonga is worth monitoring as a potential short-term contributor in BYU's backfield.
I'm not suggesting he's suddenly going to replicate Martin's production, and there's competition for touches here. But at just $4.5M, there's very little financial risk in taking a chance.
If you're already rostering Martin in a traditional draft league, Tonga is also worth considering as a handcuff.
For CollegeFFB managers, I'd treat him more as a speculative budget option than someone you need to rush into your starting lineup.
Wide Receivers
Umari Hatcher | Syracuse | $6.3M
Remember that massive Week 1 performance?
Hatcher looked like he might be in for a monster season before inconsistent quarterback play made things a lot more frustrating.
Then Syracuse turned to Amari Odom, and suddenly things started clicking again.
Hatcher exploded for 12 receptions, 152 yards, and three touchdowns against UConn, reminding everyone just how talented he is.
Unfortunately, Odom is now dealing with an injury of his own. Malachi Nelson stepped in against Virginia and provided some competent quarterback play, with Hatcher hauling in another eight catches for 126 yards and a touchdown.
The bad news? Nelson also left that game injured, so Syracuse's quarterback situation remains a major question mark heading into Week 7.
Louisville isn't exactly an easy matchup, and I'd certainly be keeping an eye on who's under center. But Hatcher has established himself as the clear top receiving option in this offense, and the volume alone should keep him fantasy relevant.
At $6.3M on CollegeFFB, he's still one of the more interesting affordable receivers available, even with the uncertainty at quarterback.
Tight Ends
Preston Douglas | NC State | $4.7M
Douglas has quietly been one of the more consistent tight ends in college fantasy football this season.
And considering how frustrating the position has been for fantasy managers, consistency is worth quite a bit.
He's recorded at least four receptions in each of his last four games, including five catches for 74 yards against Louisville and another five for 45 yards against Wake Forest this past weekend.
Here's the catch: NC State is on a bye in Week 7.
Obviously, that means Douglas isn't going to help your lineup this week. But that's also why I think this is a great opportunity to pick him up in traditional draft leagues.
He won't show up in this week's projections, and fantasy managers looking for immediate help at tight end might overlook him entirely.
If you have the roster space, I'd grab him now rather than waiting until he's back on everyone's radar in Week 8.
At $4.7M on CollegeFFB, he's also an appealing budget option once NC State returns from its bye.
Week 7 College Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Targets - Group of 6
There are some particularly interesting quarterback options in the Group of 6 this week.
And as we've seen throughout the season, you don't necessarily need to spend premium money on a quarterback to get premium fantasy production. Sometimes all you need is a guy who can run the football.
Quarterbacks
Jackson Gutierrez | Navy | $6.0M
Well, that'll certainly get your attention.
Gutierrez just put together one of the most ridiculous rushing performances you'll see from a quarterback this season.
Against Tulsa, he carried the football 41 times for 232 yards and three touchdowns, while also throwing for 95 yards and another score.
Forty-one carries!
For perspective, that's the most rushing attempts by a Navy player since Ricky Dobbs carried the ball 42 times against SMU back in 2008.
And his 232 rushing yards were the most by a Navy player since Malcolm Perry ran for 304 against Army in 2019.
Obviously, we're not expecting 41 carries every week. Navy's offense can be frustrating from a fantasy perspective when the quarterback isn't getting into the end zone, and Gutierrez managed only 33 rushing yards against Air Force the previous week.
But the rushing upside is undeniable.
He's already had games of 75, 134, and now 232 rushing yards this season. When Navy leans on him, he can put up fantasy numbers that rival quarterbacks throwing for 300-plus yards.
At just $6.0M, Gutierrez is an extremely interesting waiver wire option, especially for managers who are comfortable embracing a little volatility.
Navy travels to UTSA in Week 7, and I'll certainly be watching to see how much of that workload carries over.
Goose Crowder | Troy | $8.0M
Speaking of quarterbacks who can run...
Goose Crowder just absolutely shredded Southern Miss.
Troy put up 55 points and 662 yards of offense, with Crowder accounting for four touchdowns himself.
He completed 18 of 21 passes for 225 yards and two touchdowns, then added another 145 rushing yards and two scores on 17 carries.
That's 370 total yards and four touchdowns.
Not a bad Tuesday night.
The most encouraging part is that Crowder didn't have to rely exclusively on one aspect of his game. He was extremely efficient through the air while showing off rushing ability that we hadn't consistently seen from him earlier in the season.
Now, there's some risk here.
Crowder's passing numbers have been up and down, and his rushing production before the Southern Miss game wasn't particularly impressive. We're talking about a quarterback who rushed for negative yardage against Missouri and Alabama State.
So I'm not ready to assume we've suddenly discovered a guaranteed 30-point fantasy quarterback.
But if Troy continues incorporating him into the running game, the ceiling changes considerably.
At $8.0M, Crowder is more expensive than Gutierrez, but he's also playing in an offense that just demonstrated how explosive it can be.
He's absolutely worth a look in traditional draft leagues, and I'm very interested to see whether Troy builds on this performance in Week 7.
Wide Receivers
Legend Glasker | BYU | $5.5M
BYU isn't exactly the most prolific passing offense in the country, but Glasker is making a pretty convincing case to be the receiver to own in this offense.
Against Iowa State this weekend, he caught five passes for 99 yards and a touchdown, including a 75-yard reception.
That kind of explosiveness is what makes him so interesting at this price.
I wouldn't necessarily feel great about starting him against Notre Dame in Week 7, but I do think he's an appealing matchup-dependent flex option going forward.
At $5.5M, there's plenty of value here.
Carson Clark | San Jose State | $6.8M
Sometimes the most appealing fantasy players aren't necessarily the flashiest.
Clark has been remarkably consistent in terms of opportunities this season, and his production has been trending in the right direction.
He caught eight passes for 91 yards against Wyoming this weekend, following a five-catch, 74-yard, one-touchdown performance against Hawaii.
Through six games, he's recorded 37 receptions for 405 yards and four touchdowns.
That's the kind of volume I love seeing from a fantasy receiver.
At $6.8M, Clark is a really appealing value and someone who could become a dependable weekly flex option.
Kelby Valsin | Florida Atlantic | $7.6M
Coming into the season, I thought Easton Messer would be the FAU receiver to own in fantasy.
Well, Valsin has had something to say about that.
Through five games, he's caught 40 passes for 512 yards and five touchdowns, including a monster performance against Texas Southern where he recorded seven catches for 126 yards and three scores.
Both Messer and Valsin have been productive, but Valsin has actually outscored Messer while costing nearly half as much on CollegeFFB.
That's exactly the kind of pricing inefficiency we're looking for.
At $7.6M, Valsin is one of the more appealing receiver values in the Group of 6 player pool.
Week 7 CollegeFFB Transfer Targets
Now for the fun part.
These aren't necessarily players you're going to find sitting on the waiver wire in a traditional college fantasy football league. Most are probably already rostered.
But CollegeFFB gives you three free transfers every week, which means you can bring in established stars, move away from underperforming players, or capitalize on a particularly favorable matchup.
Unlike the waiver wire section, we're keeping Power 4 and Group of 6 players together here. After all, the goal is finding the best transfers for your particular roster.
Running Backs
Isaac Brown | Louisville | $13.1M
In case anyone forgot just how talented Isaac Brown is, he provided a pretty good reminder this weekend.
Brown absolutely torched Florida State for 235 rushing yards and two touchdowns on just 17 carries.
That's coming off another impressive performance against NC State, where he rushed for 125 yards and a touchdown on only nine carries.
So, over his last two games, that's 360 rushing yards on 26 carries.
Ridiculous.
I've always thought Brown was one of the ten most talented running backs in college football. The speed and explosiveness are just on another level.
The question for fantasy managers has been whether that talent would consistently translate into elite production.
Well, I'm starting to think we have our answer.
At $13.1M, he's certainly not cheap, but Brown has the kind of game-breaking ceiling that can justify a premium transfer.
I love his outlook for the rest of the season.
Wayne Knight | UCLA | $8.0M
Okay, it turns out it was foolish of any of us to think, "Surely Wayne Knight can't keep scoring multiple touchdowns every single week."
Because apparently, he can.
Knight just put up another 103 rushing yards and two total touchdowns against Oregon, helping UCLA pull off a massive 17-15 upset.
That's now 11 touchdowns in five games, including multiple scores in four of them.
And it's not like he's just falling into the end zone from the one-yard line, either. He's rushed for over 100 yards in three straight games and has become the centerpiece of UCLA's offense.
At this point, Knight is looking like one of the most impactful offseason transfers in college football.
UCLA is rolling, Knight is on fire, and Wisconsin is next on the schedule in Week 7.
At just $8.0M on CollegeFFB, I'm not sure how much longer we can keep calling him a value play before we just acknowledge that he's one of the best fantasy running backs in the country right now.
DeJuan Williams | Maryland | $8.2M
He's back!
Williams exploded onto the scene in Week 1, rushing for 116 yards and two touchdowns on just three carries against Hampton. That included a ridiculous 94-yard touchdown run, the second-longest in Maryland history.
Unfortunately, injuries kept him sidelined for the next three games, putting what looked like a promising breakout season on hold.
But he returned against Nebraska in Week 5 and immediately reminded everyone why we were so excited about him, rushing for 78 yards and a touchdown on just 10 carries.
He followed that up with 48 rushing yards against Ohio State this past weekend. Not exactly a monster fantasy performance, but very few running backs are going to light up that defense.
Now comes the interesting part.
Maryland gets Rutgers in Week 7, a considerably more appealing matchup than Ohio State.
At $8.2M, Williams is an intriguing differential transfer target. He's shown explosive playmaking ability, and if his workload continues to grow as he gets healthier, there's legitimate upside here.
There is some risk given his recent injury history and Maryland's offensive struggles, but if you're looking to make up ground in your league without spending premium money at running back, this is exactly the kind of gamble I'd consider.
Quarterbacks
Gio Lopez | Wake Forest | $7.6M
I'm going to keep telling you until I'm blue in the face.
Gio Lopez is good. Very good, actually.
And somehow, at $7.6M, he continues to be one of the more affordable quarterbacks worth starting in college fantasy football.
This weekend against NC State, Lopez accounted for four touchdowns, throwing three and adding another on the ground as Wake Forest rolled to a 38-14 victory.
He's becoming one of the more dependable fantasy options at the position, with the added benefit of being a legitimate rushing threat.
If you don't have the budget for one of the premium quarterbacks, Lopez should be near the top of your list.
I feel like I've been recommending him every week at this point, and I'm not planning on stopping anytime soon.
Wide Receivers
Jesse Legree | Oregon State | $7.9M
He just puts on a show. Every. Single. Week.
Seriously, do yourself a favor and tune into the next Oregon State game that's on television. You'll see exactly what I'm talking about.
Legree has become one of the most entertaining players in college football, and more importantly for us, one of the most productive fantasy receivers.
His recent performance against San Diego State was another reminder of just how good he's been, catching 10 passes for 191 yards and three touchdowns.
That extended his streak to six consecutive 100-yard receiving games.
Six!
At $7.9M, he's still a fantastic value relative to the kind of production he's delivering.
If you haven't brought him into your CollegeFFB lineup yet, what are you waiting for?
Tight Ends
Patrick Overmyer | Houston | $7.0M
I know, I know. We're not supposed to chase points that have already been scored.
But it's hard to ignore what Patrick Overmyer just did.
He exploded for 40.4 fantasy points in Week 6, catching eight passes for 83 yards and four touchdowns against Kansas State.
Four touchdown catches from a tight end. That's not something you see every Saturday.
And while I'm certainly not expecting that kind of performance again anytime soon, there's more to like here than just one monster game.
Overmyer is developing a really impressive connection with Conner Weigman, and his involvement in Houston's passing attack makes him a legitimate fantasy option going forward.
Meanwhile, Luke Reynolds has cooled off a bit, and Jamari Johnson has been dealing with the fantasy consequences of Oregon's offensive struggles.
At $7.0M, Overmyer is making a compelling case to be considered among the top tight end options in CollegeFFB.
I'm not expecting another 40-point performance, but I do think he's worth considering as a transfer.
Looking Ahead: Two South Carolina Players to Watch After Their Bye
These next two players aren't recommendations for Week 7. In fact, I'd specifically avoid spending one of your valuable transfers on them right now.
South Carolina is on a bye this week, so neither player will score any fantasy points. But they're absolutely worth keeping on your radar for Week 8 and beyond.
LaNorris Sellers | South Carolina | $10.2M
South Carolina's season looked like it might be heading in the wrong direction after that ugly loss to Alabama.
But the Gamecocks have started to show signs of life, and Sellers just delivered his best performance of the season against Florida.
He threw for 279 yards and four touchdowns, adding another score on the ground as South Carolina knocked off the Gators 38-19.
Five total touchdowns.
That's the LaNorris Sellers we all know is capable of showing up on Saturdays.
When he's playing confidently and using his legs, he has the kind of fantasy ceiling that very few quarterbacks can match.
At $10.2M, he could become a really interesting option down the stretch if this offense continues to improve.
Nyck Harbor | South Carolina | $7.7M
And if Sellers is going to take off down the stretch, there's a pretty good chance Harbor will be coming along for the ride.
Harbor caught four passes for 83 yards and a touchdown against Florida, another encouraging performance as South Carolina's passing attack starts to find its rhythm.
The physical talent has never been in question. Harbor is one of the most gifted athletes in college football, and when this offense is clicking, he's capable of delivering enormous fantasy performances.
At $7.7M, he could offer tremendous upside if the Gamecocks continue building momentum.
Don't use a Week 7 transfer on either player, but keep both firmly on your radar when South Carolina returns against Tennessee in Week 8.
Final Thoughts
Whether you're working the waiver wire in a traditional league or making transfers on CollegeFFB, Week 7 offers plenty of ways to improve your roster.
In the Power 4 player pool, I'm particularly interested in Jonaz Walton's breakout potential, Isaiah Marshall's rushing upside, and Preston Douglas as a sneaky bye-week stash at a frustrating tight end position.
For Group of 6 managers, Jackson Gutierrez and Goose Crowder just reminded us how valuable rushing quarterbacks can be. Carson Clark continues to offer dependable receiving volume, while Kelby Valsin remains one of the more interesting receiver values.
On the transfer side, Isaac Brown looks like a potential fantasy superstar down the stretch, Wayne Knight is making a mockery of his $8.0M price tag, and Gio Lopez continues to be one of my favorite quarterback values.
And if you haven't watched Jesse Legree play yet, seriously, fix that.
Looking for more help setting your lineup? Check out our College Fantasy Football Week 7 Rankings for updated player rankings, weekly projections, and projected points per dollar to help you find the best values before your next transfer deadline.