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College fantasy football rankings: Week 7
Published Sun, Oct 11·Updated Mon 11:20 PM ET·Locks Sat 12:00 PM ET · rows lock at kickoff
Our Week 7 college fantasy football rankings and projections are here, and there are plenty of interesting decisions to make as we head into another Saturday.
Isaac Brown and Wayne Knight are making strong cases to be among the top running backs in fantasy, while Gio Lopez continues to offer excellent value at quarterback. Jesse Legree seemingly can't stop putting up 100-yard receiving games, and Patrick Overmyer's four-touchdown performance has shaken things up at tight end.
With bye weeks, injuries, and shifting matchups to navigate, finding the right replacements could make all the difference this week.
Check out our updated Power 4 and Group of 6 rankings, complete with projected fantasy points, player prices, and projected points per dollar to help you find the best values and make those tricky start/sit and transfer decisions.
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TOP 50 QUARTERBACKS · POWER 4 · WEEK 7
| RK▲ | PLAYER | TEAM | OPP | PRICE | PROJ W7 | SEASON | PROJ PTS PER $1M | SZN PTS PER $1M |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Michael Hawkins | West Virginia University | vs Cincinnati | $9.0M | 33.2 | 203.4 | 3.7 | 22.6 |
| 02 | Sam Leavitt | Louisiana State University | vs Mississippi State | $11.3M | 27.4 | 149.7 | 2.4 | 13.2 |
| 03↑1 | Lincoln Kienholz | University of Louisville | at Syracuse | $8.1M | 26.8 | 161.2 | 3.3 | 19.9 |
| 04↓1 | Conner Weigman | University of Houston | vs Oklahoma State | $11.5M | 26.2 | 166.8 | 2.3 | 14.5 |
| 05↑2 | Gio Lopez | Wake Forest University | at California, Berkeley | $7.6M | 24.7 | 173.5 | 3.3 | 22.8 |
| 06↑3 | Darian Mensah | University of Miami | vs Florida State | $11.9M | 24.6 | 137.4 | 2.1 | 11.5 |
| 07↓2 | Devon Dampier | University of Utah | at Colorado Boulder | $13.5M | 24.5 | 124.1 | 1.8 | 9.2 |
| 08↓2 | Trinidad Chambliss | University of Mississippi | vs Missouri | $14.6M | 24.5 | 130.7 | 1.7 | 9.0 |
| 09↓1 | Avery Johnson | Kansas State University | vs Kansas | $10.6M | 23.7 | 124.7 | 2.2 | 11.8 |
| 10↑1 | Ethan Grunkemeyer | Virginia Tech | vs Georgia Tech | $6.4M | 23.0 | 130.5 | 3.6 | 20.4 |
| 11↑2 | Isaiah Marshall | University of Kansas | at Kansas State | $5.6M | 22.9 | 100.8 | 4.1 | 18.0 |
| 12↓2 | Keelon Russell | University of Alabama | at Tennessee | $9.0M | 22.4 | 150.5 | 2.5 | 16.7 |
| 13↓1 | Anthony Colandrea | University of Nebraska-Lincoln | at Oregon | $7.8M | 22.2 | 149.8 | 2.8 | 19.2 |
| 14↑1 | JC French | University of Cincinnati | at West Virginia | $6.6M | 21.9 | 109.3 | 3.3 | 16.6 |
| 15↑1 | Byrum Brown | Auburn University | at Georgia | $11.7M | 21.5 | 120.0 | 1.8 | 10.3 |
| 16↑4 | CJ Carr | University of Notre Dame | at Brigham Young | $8.6M | 21.5 | 142.0 | 2.5 | 16.5 |
| 17 | Kevin Jennings | Southern Methodist University | vs Virginia | $9.4M | 21.4 | 127.4 | 2.3 | 13.6 |
| 18↑1 | Arch Manning | University of Texas at Austin | vs Florida | $14.1M | 21.2 | 84.9 | 1.5 | 6.0 |
| 19↓5 | Ashton Daniels | Florida State University | at Miami | $7.8M | 20.9 | 143.3 | 2.7 | 18.4 |
| 20↑1 | Drew Mestemaker | Oklahoma State University | at Houston | $10.3M | 20.7 | 123.8 | 2.0 | 12.0 |
| 21↑1 | Bear Bachmeier | Brigham Young University | vs Notre Dame | $9.8M | 20.6 | 119.2 | 2.1 | 12.2 |
| 22↑1 | Aidan Chiles | Northwestern University | at Michigan State | $6.5M | 20.4 | 126.2 | 3.1 | 19.4 |
| 23↓5 | Julian Sayin | Ohio State University | at Indiana | $9.8M | 19.8 | 146.6 | 2.0 | 15.0 |
| 24 | DJ Lagway | Baylor University | vs Texas Christian | $8.3M | 19.7 | 65.3 | 2.4 | 7.9 |
| 25 | Colton Joseph | University of Wisconsin-Madison | at California, Los Angeles | $8.2M | 19.6 | 119.5 | 2.4 | 14.6 |
| 26 | Gunner Stockton | University of Georgia | vs Auburn | $9.5M | 19.6 | 123.3 | 2.1 | 13.0 |
| 27 | Mason McKenzie | Boston College | vs Pittsburgh | $6.2M | 19.0 | 108.4 | 3.1 | 17.5 |
| 28↑3 | Ryan Browne | Purdue University | vs Washington | $5.6M | 18.6 | 105.3 | 3.3 | 18.8 |
| 29↓1 | Cutter Boley | Arizona State University | at Texas Tech | $6.1M | 18.4 | 105.3 | 3.0 | 17.3 |
| 30 | Kamario Taylor | Mississippi State University | at Louisiana State | $11.8M | 18.2 | 135.9 | 1.5 | 11.5 |
| 31↑2 | Austin Simmons | University of Missouri | at Mississippi | $7.4M | 17.9 | 114.1 | 2.4 | 15.4 |
| 32↓3 | Josh Hoover | Indiana University | vs Ohio State | $10.0M | 17.9 | 132.8 | 1.8 | 13.3 |
| 33↓1 | Marcel Reed | Texas A&M University | vs The Citadel | $10.0M | 17.8 | 83.0 | 1.8 | 8.3 |
| 34 | Bryce Underwood | University of Michigan | vs Penn State | $7.9M | 17.2 | 76.4 | 2.2 | 9.7 |
| 35↑1 | Aaron Philo | University of Florida | at Texas-Austin | $6.8M | 17.0 | 110.0 | 2.5 | 16.2 |
| 36↑1 | Rocco Becht | Pennsylvania State University | at Michigan | $6.7M | 16.8 | 105.1 | 2.5 | 15.7 |
| 37↑2 | Malik Washington | University of Maryland | vs Rutgers | $8.1M | 16.7 | 81.7 | 2.1 | 10.1 |
| 38↓3 | Beau Pribula | University of Virginia | at Southern Methodist | $6.3M | 16.6 | 83.7 | 2.6 | 13.3 |
| 39↓1 | Kenny Minchey | University of Kentucky | at Oklahoma | $6.4M | 16.6 | 100.9 | 2.6 | 15.8 |
| 40 | John Mateer | University of Oklahoma | vs Kentucky | $10.6M | 16.4 | 68.5 | 1.5 | 6.5 |
| 41 | KJ Jackson | University of Arkansas | at Vanderbilt | $6.0M | 15.7 | 81.9 | 2.6 | 13.7 |
| 42NEW | Dante Moore | University of Oregon | vs Nebraska-Lincoln | $9.7M | 15.0 | 72.3 | 1.5 | 7.5 |
| 43↑1 | Alberto Mendoza | Georgia Institute of Technology | at Virginia Tech | $6.2M | 14.8 | 68.7 | 2.4 | 11.1 |
| 44↓2 | Demond Williams | University of Washington | at Purdue | $11.9M | 14.8 | 110.1 | 1.2 | 9.3 |
| 45↓2 | Jaden Craig | Texas Christian University | at Baylor | $6.9M | 14.5 | 76.0 | 2.1 | 11.0 |
| 46↑2 | Will Hammond | Texas Tech University | vs Arizona State | $7.0M | 14.5 | 64.3 | 2.1 | 9.2 |
| 47↓2 | Davis Warren | Stanford University | vs Elon | $5.0M | 14.0 | 48.8 | 2.8 | 9.8 |
| 48↓2 | Walker Eget | Duke University | vs North Carolina-Chapel Hill | $5.6M | 14.0 | 66.0 | 2.5 | 11.8 |
| 49↓2 | Billy Edwards Jr. | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | at Duke | $5.1M | 13.5 | 56.4 | 2.6 | 11.1 |
| 50↓1 | Dylan Lonergan | Rutgers University | at Maryland | $5.3M | 11.8 | 49.6 | 2.2 | 9.4 |
Dropped out of this list since Sun (1)
- was 50Tait ReynoldsClemson University11.2 last proj
Week 7 Power 4 QB rankings analysis
Michael Hawkins continues to look like one of the premier fantasy quarterbacks in the country, while Conner Weigman and Lincoln Kienholz are firmly in the mix. Gio Lopez remains one of our favorite values at $7.6M, and freshman Isaiah Marshall ($5.6M) is becoming increasingly difficult to ignore after his impressive performance against Utah.
TOP 50 RUNNING BACKS · POWER 4 · WEEK 7
| RK▲ | PLAYER | TEAM | OPP | PRICE | PROJ W7 | SEASON | PROJ PTS PER $1M | SZN PTS PER $1M |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Nate Sheppard | Duke University | vs North Carolina-Chapel Hill | $12.5M | 31.0 | 171.4 | 2.5 | 13.7 |
| 02 | Jamal Roberts | University of Missouri | at Mississippi | $9.4M | 25.6 | 148.2 | 2.7 | 15.8 |
| 03 | Wayshawn Parker | University of Utah | at Colorado Boulder | $9.7M | 24.8 | 151.9 | 2.6 | 15.7 |
| 04 | Cam Cook | West Virginia University | vs Cincinnati | $14.6M | 24.3 | 131.4 | 1.7 | 9.0 |
| 05 | Fame Ijeboi | Purdue University | vs Washington | $6.1M | 22.2 | 130.3 | 3.6 | 21.4 |
| 06 | DeSean Bishop | University of Tennessee | vs Alabama | $12.9M | 21.2 | 122.6 | 1.6 | 9.5 |
| 07 | Wayne Knight | University of California, Los Angeles | vs Wisconsin-Madison | $8.0M | 20.2 | 141.8 | 2.5 | 17.7 |
| 08 | Jadan Baugh | University of Florida | at Texas-Austin | $13.5M | 19.7 | 150.8 | 1.5 | 11.2 |
| 09 | Jeffrey Overton | Virginia Tech | vs Georgia Tech | $5.5M | 18.8 | 118.8 | 3.4 | 21.6 |
| 10 | Isaac Brown | University of Louisville | at Syracuse | $13.1M | 18.1 | 94.5 | 1.4 | 7.2 |
| 11 | Caleb Hawkins | Oklahoma State University | at Houston | $14.1M | 18.0 | 82.9 | 1.3 | 5.9 |
| 12 | Antwan Raymond | Rutgers University | at Maryland | $13.2M | 17.7 | 93.1 | 1.3 | 7.1 |
| 13 | Kendrick Raphael | Southern Methodist University | vs Virginia | $9.5M | 17.5 | 95.1 | 1.8 | 10.0 |
| 14 | Dylan Edwards | University of Kansas | at Kansas State | $8.3M | 17.4 | 79.6 | 2.1 | 9.6 |
| 15 | Dilin Jones | Louisiana State University | vs Mississippi State | $6.7M | 17.1 | 109.5 | 2.6 | 16.3 |
| 16↑1 | J'Koby Williams | Texas Tech University | vs Arizona State | $7.7M | 17.0 | 88.0 | 2.2 | 11.4 |
| 17↓1 | Justice Haynes | Georgia Institute of Technology | at Virginia Tech | $11.8M | 16.4 | 91.9 | 1.4 | 7.8 |
| 18 | Cole Tabb | University of Cincinnati | at West Virginia | $5.5M | 16.3 | 91.3 | 3.0 | 16.6 |
| 19↑2 | Mark Fletcher Jr. | University of Miami | vs Florida State | $13.1M | 15.9 | 67.3 | 1.2 | 5.1 |
| 20 | Jeremy Payne | Texas Christian University | at Baylor | $7.5M | 15.7 | 57.9 | 2.1 | 7.7 |
| 21↓2 | Ousmane Kromah | Florida State University | at Miami | $6.2M | 15.3 | 88.3 | 2.5 | 14.2 |
| 22 | Dwight Phillips | University of Georgia | vs Auburn | $5.3M | 15.2 | 57.2 | 2.9 | 10.8 |
| 23 | CJ Baxter | University of Kentucky | at Oklahoma | $7.3M | 15.0 | 109.6 | 2.1 | 15.0 |
| 24↑2 | Micah Ford | Stanford University | vs Elon | $5.5M | 14.3 | 48.6 | 2.6 | 8.8 |
| 25↓1 | Nolan James | University of Notre Dame | at Brigham Young | $5.4M | 14.0 | 100.2 | 2.6 | 18.6 |
| 26↑1 | Dierre Hill | University of Oregon | vs Nebraska-Lincoln | $8.3M | 13.9 | 70.2 | 1.7 | 8.5 |
| 27↑1 | Hollywood Smothers | University of Texas at Austin | vs Florida | $9.6M | 13.7 | 61.7 | 1.4 | 6.4 |
| 28↓3 | Aneyas Williams | University of Notre Dame | at Brigham Young | $11.7M | 13.6 | 77.8 | 1.2 | 6.6 |
| 29 | Gideon Davidson | Clemson University | vs Charleston Southern | $7.0M | 13.3 | 64.9 | 1.9 | 9.3 |
| 30 | Damon Ferguson Jr. | University of Pittsburgh | at Boston College | $4.8M | 13.2 | 81.4 | 2.8 | 17.0 |
| 31 | Caleb Komolafe | Northwestern University | at Michigan State | $7.5M | 13.1 | 64.5 | 1.7 | 8.6 |
| 32 | Jordon Davison | University of Oregon | vs Nebraska-Lincoln | $8.6M | 12.8 | 69.2 | 1.5 | 8.0 |
| 33↑1 | Fluff Bothwell | Mississippi State University | at Louisiana State | $7.9M | 12.7 | 82.9 | 1.6 | 10.5 |
| 34↓1 | Trae'shawn Brown | University of Alabama | at Tennessee | $5.0M | 12.7 | 68.4 | 2.5 | 13.7 |
| 35↑1 | Makhi Hughes | University of Houston | vs Oklahoma State | $10.5M | 12.3 | 68.7 | 1.2 | 6.5 |
| 36↓1 | Rodney Fields | Kansas State University | vs Kansas | $5.1M | 12.3 | 64.7 | 2.4 | 12.7 |
| 37 | Ja'Kobi Jackson | Ohio State University | at Indiana | $5.1M | 12.1 | 74.2 | 2.4 | 14.5 |
| 38 | Mekhi Nelson | University of Nebraska-Lincoln | at Oregon | $5.3M | 11.6 | 83.0 | 2.2 | 15.7 |
| 39 | Raleek Brown | University of Texas at Austin | vs Florida | $6.9M | 11.5 | 56.6 | 1.7 | 8.2 |
| 40↑2 | Gi'Bran Payne | University of Cincinnati | at West Virginia | $5.0M | 11.4 | 57.8 | 2.3 | 11.6 |
| 41 | Re'Shaun Sanford | University of Houston | vs Oklahoma State | $5.1M | 11.4 | 73.0 | 2.2 | 14.3 |
| 42↑1 | Joseph Himon | Northwestern University | at Michigan State | $5.6M | 11.3 | 78.0 | 2.0 | 13.9 |
| 43↑2 | Sedrick Alexander | Vanderbilt University | vs Arkansas | $6.4M | 11.3 | 64.7 | 1.8 | 10.1 |
| 44↓4 | Jaziun Patterson | Michigan State University | vs Northwestern | $5.6M | 11.2 | 68.4 | 2.0 | 12.2 |
| 45↓1 | Jordan Marshall | University of Michigan | vs Penn State | $10.5M | 11.2 | 48.7 | 1.1 | 4.6 |
| 46 | Bo Jackson | Ohio State University | at Indiana | $11.5M | 11.1 | 86.9 | 1.0 | 7.6 |
| 47↑2 | Keyjuan Brown | University of Louisville | at Syracuse | $6.2M | 10.8 | 54.5 | 1.7 | 8.8 |
| 48↑2 | Turbo Richard | Indiana University | vs Ohio State | $8.7M | 10.8 | 97.4 | 1.2 | 11.2 |
| 49↓2 | Jekail Middlebrook | University of Virginia | at Southern Methodist | $5.8M | 10.7 | 63.4 | 1.8 | 10.9 |
| 50NEW | Marcellous Hawkins | Virginia Tech | vs Georgia Tech | $6.0M | 10.6 | 67.5 | 1.8 | 11.3 |
Dropped out of this list since Sun (1)
- was 48Trelain MaddoxGeorgia Institute of Technology10.9 last proj
Week 7 Power 4 RB rankings analysis
Nate Sheppard gave us another monster performance coming off his bye week and looking like the best premium option once again. Jamal Roberts and Wayshawn Parker remain among the top backs, but there are some intriguing values further down the board. Fame Ijeboi ($6.1M) continues to stand out, Wayne Knight ($8.0M) apparently can't stop scoring touchdowns, and Isaac Brown is coming off an absolutely ridiculous performance against Florida State.
TOP 50 WIDE RECEIVERS · POWER 4 · WEEK 7
| RK▲ | PLAYER | TEAM | OPP | PRICE | PROJ W7 | SEASON | PROJ PTS PER $1M | SZN PTS PER $1M |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Jeremiah Smith | Ohio State University | at Indiana | $16.5M | 30.1 | 206.1 | 1.8 | 12.5 |
| 02 | Malachi Toney | University of Miami | vs Florida State | $16.0M | 26.7 | 137.3 | 1.7 | 8.6 |
| 03 | Joseph Williams | University of Colorado Boulder | vs Utah | $6.3M | 26.4 | 108.0 | 4.2 | 17.1 |
| 04 | Umari Hatcher | Syracuse University | vs Louisville | $6.3M | 25.7 | 132.9 | 4.1 | 21.1 |
| 05 | KJ Duff | Rutgers University | at Maryland | $11.3M | 24.9 | 137.8 | 2.2 | 12.2 |
| 06↑1 | Carlos Hernandez | Wake Forest University | at California, Berkeley | $7.8M | 23.1 | 143.0 | 3.0 | 18.3 |
| 07↓1 | Reed Harris | Arizona State University | at Texas Tech | $8.0M | 23.0 | 135.0 | 2.9 | 16.9 |
| 08 | Anthony Evans III | Mississippi State University | at Louisiana State | $8.6M | 22.9 | 127.5 | 2.7 | 14.8 |
| 09 | Cayden Lee | University of Missouri | at Mississippi | $7.7M | 21.4 | 129.0 | 2.8 | 16.8 |
| 10 | Deuce Alexander | University of Mississippi | vs Missouri | $7.5M | 20.0 | 114.3 | 2.7 | 15.2 |
| 11↑2 | Charlie Becker | Indiana University | vs Ohio State | $9.1M | 18.9 | 130.9 | 2.1 | 14.4 |
| 12 | Chris Marshall | University of Arkansas | at Vanderbilt | $5.7M | 18.9 | 111.3 | 3.3 | 19.5 |
| 13↓2 | Wyatt Young | Oklahoma State University | at Houston | $11.4M | 18.9 | 98.6 | 1.7 | 8.6 |
| 14 | Evan Stewart | University of Oregon | vs Nebraska-Lincoln | $7.0M | 18.2 | 82.0 | 2.6 | 11.7 |
| 15 | Chris Durr | University of Maryland | vs Rutgers | $6.3M | 18.0 | 120.6 | 2.9 | 19.1 |
| 16 | Junior Sherrill | Vanderbilt University | vs Arkansas | $6.4M | 17.9 | 104.2 | 2.8 | 16.3 |
| 17 | Justin Bowick | Oklahoma State University | at Houston | $6.2M | 17.7 | 100.2 | 2.9 | 16.2 |
| 18↑1 | Kenny Darby | University of Kentucky | at Oklahoma | $5.2M | 17.7 | 88.0 | 3.4 | 16.9 |
| 19↓1 | Winston Watkins | Louisiana State University | vs Mississippi State | $5.7M | 17.6 | 84.9 | 3.1 | 14.9 |
| 20 | Braden Pegan | University of Utah | at Colorado Boulder | $6.8M | 17.2 | 88.8 | 2.5 | 13.1 |
| 21 | Dezmen Roebuck | University of Washington | at Purdue | $7.8M | 17.2 | 97.9 | 2.2 | 12.6 |
| 22 | Gavin Freeman | Baylor University | vs Texas Christian | $5.8M | 17.2 | 101.9 | 3.0 | 17.6 |
| 23 | Amare Thomas | University of Houston | vs Oklahoma State | $10.9M | 16.4 | 89.1 | 1.5 | 8.2 |
| 24↑3 | Nick Marsh | Indiana University | vs Ohio State | $9.9M | 16.4 | 117.8 | 1.7 | 11.9 |
| 25↓1 | Tre Richardson | University of Louisville | at Syracuse | $7.2M | 16.4 | 97.8 | 2.3 | 13.6 |
| 26↓1 | Isaiah Sategna | University of Oklahoma | vs Kentucky | $10.1M | 16.1 | 75.7 | 1.6 | 7.5 |
| 27↓1 | Omarion Miller | Arizona State University | at Texas Tech | $8.0M | 15.9 | 72.7 | 2.0 | 9.1 |
| 28 | Que'Sean Brown | Virginia Tech | vs Georgia Tech | $6.0M | 15.8 | 95.4 | 2.6 | 15.9 |
| 29 | Kwazi Gilmer | University of Nebraska-Lincoln | at Oregon | $6.3M | 15.5 | 109.8 | 2.5 | 17.4 |
| 30 | Jordan Faison | University of Notre Dame | at Brigham Young | $6.8M | 15.1 | 90.7 | 2.2 | 13.3 |
| 31 | Yamir Knight | Southern Methodist University | vs Virginia | $6.2M | 15.1 | 73.7 | 2.4 | 11.9 |
| 32 | Ryan Wingo | University of Texas at Austin | vs Florida | $7.9M | 14.8 | 67.6 | 1.9 | 8.6 |
| 33 | Chase Hendricks | University of California, Berkeley | vs Wake Forest | $7.0M | 14.7 | 87.0 | 2.1 | 12.4 |
| 34 | Jackson Harris | Louisiana State University | vs Mississippi State | $6.3M | 14.5 | 81.7 | 2.3 | 13.0 |
| 35 | JJ Buchanan | University of Michigan | vs Penn State | $6.2M | 14.4 | 92.6 | 2.3 | 14.9 |
| 36 | Dallas Wilson | University of Florida | at Texas-Austin | $6.2M | 14.1 | 88.2 | 2.3 | 14.2 |
| 37 | Cam Coleman | University of Texas at Austin | vs Florida | $11.9M | 14.0 | 76.4 | 1.2 | 6.4 |
| 38 | Ed Small | Texas Christian University | at Baylor | $5.1M | 14.0 | 54.8 | 2.7 | 10.7 |
| 39 | Griffin Wilde | Northwestern University | at Michigan State | $7.2M | 14.0 | 84.5 | 1.9 | 11.7 |
| 40↑2 | Cooper Barkate | University of Miami | vs Florida State | $8.0M | 13.7 | 67.1 | 1.7 | 8.4 |
| 41 | Jordan Allen | Georgia Institute of Technology | at Virginia Tech | $5.1M | 13.7 | 63.2 | 2.7 | 12.4 |
| 42↑3 | Asaad Waseem | Purdue University | vs Washington | $5.4M | 13.6 | 80.2 | 2.5 | 14.9 |
| 43 | Dakorien Moore | University of Oregon | vs Nebraska-Lincoln | $8.6M | 13.6 | 73.1 | 1.6 | 8.5 |
| 44 | Nik McMillan | University of Kansas | at Kansas State | $5.4M | 13.6 | 70.5 | 2.5 | 13.1 |
| 45↑1 | Bryant Wesco | Clemson University | vs Charleston Southern | $8.0M | 13.5 | 61.8 | 1.7 | 7.7 |
| 46↑1 | Jordan Shipp | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | at Duke | $6.6M | 13.4 | 50.5 | 2.0 | 7.7 |
| 47↑1 | Xavier Townsend | Purdue University | vs Washington | $5.5M | 13.4 | 72.9 | 2.4 | 13.3 |
| 48↑1 | DJ Epps | West Virginia University | vs Cincinnati | $5.8M | 13.2 | 78.5 | 2.3 | 13.5 |
| 49NEW | Lawayne McCoy | University of Louisville | at Syracuse | $5.1M | 13.2 | 86.0 | 2.6 | 16.9 |
| 50↓10 | Legend Glasker | Brigham Young University | vs Notre Dame | $5.5M | 13.2 | 95.1 | 2.4 | 17.3 |
Dropped out of this list since Sun (1)
- was 50Keshaun SingletonAuburn University13.2 last proj
Week 7 Power 4 WR rankings analysis
Jeremiah Smith and Malachi Toney remain the familiar names at the top, but there's some excellent value emerging behind them. Joseph Williams ($6.3M) and Umari Hatcher ($6.3M) are both making strong cases as affordable fantasy starters, while Carlos Hernandez ($7.8M) continues to deliver premium production without the premium price tag. Despite Syracuse's quarterback injuries, Hatcher continues to see plenty of targets, and that volume should keep him fantasy relevant even against a tough Louisville defense.
TOP 25 TIGHT ENDS · POWER 4 · WEEK 7
| RK▲ | PLAYER | TEAM | OPP | PRICE | PROJ W7 | SEASON | PROJ PTS PER $1M | SZN PTS PER $1M |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Patrick Overmyer | University of Houston | vs Oklahoma State | $7.0M | 18.6 | 107.0 | 2.7 | 15.3 |
| 02 | Luke Reynolds | Virginia Tech | vs Georgia Tech | $6.5M | 16.7 | 108.2 | 2.6 | 16.6 |
| 03↑1 | Jelani Thurman | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | at Duke | $5.1M | 13.9 | 58.8 | 2.7 | 11.5 |
| 04↓1 | Kari Ashley | Texas Christian University | at Baylor | $5.3M | 13.8 | 82.4 | 2.6 | 15.5 |
| 05 | Rocky Beers | University of Oklahoma | vs Kentucky | $5.7M | 12.8 | 60.4 | 2.2 | 10.6 |
| 06 | Randy Pittman | Southern Methodist University | vs Virginia | $5.4M | 9.8 | 49.9 | 1.8 | 9.2 |
| 07 | Jeremiah Hasley | Duke University | vs North Carolina-Chapel Hill | $5.4M | 9.6 | 42.4 | 1.8 | 7.9 |
| 08↑1 | Jacob Harris | University of Wisconsin-Madison | at California, Los Angeles | $4.9M | 9.1 | 54.8 | 1.9 | 11.2 |
| 09↑5 | Jaleel Skinner | University of Louisville | at Syracuse | $5.1M | 9.1 | 58.9 | 1.8 | 11.5 |
| 10 | Benjamin Brahmer | Pennsylvania State University | at Michigan | $6.2M | 9.0 | 53.2 | 1.5 | 8.6 |
| 11↓3 | Kevin Roche | Georgia Institute of Technology | at Virginia Tech | $4.6M | 9.0 | 41.2 | 2.0 | 9.0 |
| 12↓1 | Willie Rodriguez | University of Kentucky | at Oklahoma | $5.4M | 9.0 | 56.4 | 1.7 | 10.4 |
| 13 | Caleb Odom | University of Mississippi | vs Missouri | $4.7M | 8.8 | 46.0 | 1.9 | 9.8 |
| 14↓2 | Garrett Oakley | Kansas State University | vs Kansas | $7.0M | 8.8 | 41.6 | 1.3 | 5.9 |
| 15↑4 | Terrance Carter | Texas Tech University | vs Arizona State | $8.0M | 8.5 | 31.9 | 1.1 | 4.0 |
| 16↓1 | Daunte Bacheyie | Syracuse University | vs Louisville | $4.8M | 8.3 | 56.6 | 1.7 | 11.8 |
| 17↓1 | Baron Naone | University of Washington | at Purdue | $4.8M | 8.2 | 54.1 | 1.7 | 11.3 |
| 18↓1 | Dorian Fleming | University of Maryland | vs Rutgers | $5.8M | 8.2 | 42.5 | 1.4 | 7.3 |
| 19↓1 | Elija Lofton | University of Miami | vs Florida State | $5.8M | 7.9 | 31.4 | 1.4 | 5.4 |
| 20 | Jayden Savoury | Michigan State University | vs Northwestern | $4.5M | 7.9 | 45.8 | 1.8 | 10.2 |
| 21 | Andrew Rappleyea | Pennsylvania State University | at Michigan | $4.7M | 7.6 | 43.6 | 1.6 | 9.3 |
| 22 | Carson Kent | University of Pittsburgh | at Boston College | $4.7M | 7.2 | 47.0 | 1.5 | 10.0 |
| 23↑1 | Noah Bennee | University of Utah | at Colorado Boulder | $4.8M | 7.0 | 44.7 | 1.5 | 9.3 |
| 24↑1 | Luke Lindenmeyer | University of Nebraska-Lincoln | at Oregon | $4.5M | 6.6 | 41.1 | 1.5 | 9.1 |
| 25↓2 | Mason Mini | University of California, Berkeley | vs Wake Forest | $5.4M | 6.6 | 39.5 | 1.2 | 7.3 |
Week 7 Power 4 TE rankings analysis
Patrick Overmyer's four-touchdown explosion against Kansas State has made the tight end conversation a lot more interesting. Luke Reynolds remains one of the premier options at the position, while Jelani Thurman ($5.1M) and Kari Ashley ($5.3M) offer some appealing alternatives. It's still a relatively thin position, so finding the right value could make a big difference.
TOP 25 QUARTERBACKS · GROUP OF 6 · WEEK 7
| RK▲ | PLAYER | TEAM | OPP | PRICE | PROJ W7 | SEASON | PROJ PTS PER $1M | SZN PTS PER $1M |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Brad Jackson | Texas State University | vs Colorado State | $14.4M | 27.6 | 113.6 | 1.9 | 7.9 |
| 02 | Cale Hellums | United States Military Academy | vs Florida Atlantic | $11.7M | 26.4 | 124.6 | 2.3 | 10.7 |
| 03 | Braden Atkinson | Oregon State University | vs Washington State | $6.7M | 23.3 | 185.3 | 3.5 | 27.7 |
| 04↑3 | Caden Creel | Jacksonville State University | vs Florida International | $12.4M | 22.6 | 140.0 | 1.8 | 11.3 |
| 05↓1 | Jackson Arnold | University of Nevada, Las Vegas | at United States Air Force Academy | $10.4M | 22.6 | 105.8 | 2.2 | 10.2 |
| 06 | Jackson Gutierrez | United States Naval Academy | at Texas-San Antonio | $6.0M | 22.6 | 118.1 | 3.8 | 19.7 |
| 07↑1 | Lunch Winfield | University of Louisiana at Lafayette | vs Troy | $12.0M | 21.7 | 132.7 | 1.8 | 11.1 |
| 08↓3 | Marcus Stokes | University of Memphis | at Tulane | $7.5M | 21.6 | 116.8 | 2.9 | 15.6 |
| 09NEW | Brock Glenn | Western Kentucky University | at Sam Houston State | $5.8M | 20.9 | 90.2 | 3.6 | 15.6 |
| 10 | Trey Owens | Arkansas State University | at Southern Mississippi | $9.4M | 20.2 | 105.3 | 2.1 | 11.2 |
| 11↓2 | Rickie Collins | Kennesaw State University | at Missouri State | $8.8M | 19.8 | 91.7 | 2.3 | 10.4 |
| 12↓1 | John Alan Richter | University of Toledo | at Eastern Michigan | $8.8M | 19.7 | 108.6 | 2.2 | 12.3 |
| 13↓1 | Caden Veltkamp | Florida Atlantic University | at United States Military Academy | $11.5M | 19.6 | 101.0 | 1.7 | 8.8 |
| 14 | Jayden Mandal | California State University, Fresno | at San Diego State | $6.0M | 19.2 | 105.7 | 3.2 | 17.6 |
| 15NEW | Michael Van Buren | University of South Florida | vs Kent State | $7.0M | 19.0 | 80.4 | 2.7 | 11.5 |
| 16 | Broc Lowry | Western Michigan University | at Central Michigan | $11.1M | 18.7 | 106.0 | 1.7 | 9.6 |
| 17 | Luke Weaver | San Jose State University | at Texas-El Paso | $8.0M | 18.4 | 75.0 | 2.3 | 9.4 |
| 18↓5 | Cameran Brown | Georgia State University | at James Madison | $10.8M | 18.3 | 103.5 | 1.7 | 9.6 |
| 19↓1 | Baylor Hayes | University of Tulsa | at Rice | $8.3M | 18.2 | 70.3 | 2.2 | 8.5 |
| 20↓1 | Blake Baker | Louisiana Tech University | at Louisiana-Monroe | $7.2M | 18.2 | 59.2 | 2.5 | 8.2 |
| 21↑2 | Ajani Sheppard | Temple University | vs North Carolina-Charlotte | $5.5M | 17.9 | 101.7 | 3.3 | 18.5 |
| 22↓7 | Deuce Bailey | Coastal Carolina University | vs Appalachian State | $7.4M | 17.9 | 114.8 | 2.4 | 15.5 |
| 23↑2 | Jacurri Brown | Rice University | vs Tulsa | $7.1M | 17.9 | 90.4 | 2.5 | 12.7 |
| 24↓2 | Landyn Locke | Sam Houston State University | vs Western Kentucky | $6.2M | 17.6 | 86.6 | 2.8 | 14.0 |
| 25↓5 | Goose Crowder | Troy University | at Louisiana-Lafayette | $8.0M | 17.5 | 102.9 | 2.2 | 12.9 |
Dropped out of this list since Sun (2)
- was 21Quinn HenicleOld Dominion University17.8 last proj
- was 24Camden ColemanJames Madison University16.7 last proj
Week 7 Group of 6 QB rankings analysis
Brad Jackson and Cale Hellums headline a strong group of rushing quarterbacks this week, while Braden Atkinson ($6.7M) continues to offer excellent value. Navy's Jackson Gutierrez ($6.0M) is another name to watch after rushing for an absurd 232 yards and three touchdowns against Tulsa. Apparently, throwing the football is optional.
TOP 25 RUNNING BACKS · GROUP OF 6 · WEEK 7
| RK▲ | PLAYER | TEAM | OPP | PRICE | PROJ W7 | SEASON | PROJ PTS PER $1M | SZN PTS PER $1M |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Jaylin Carter | University of Memphis | at Tulane | $7.6M | 19.3 | 112.4 | 2.5 | 14.8 |
| 02 | D.J. Crowther | University of South Florida | vs Kent State | $7.9M | 18.2 | 110.3 | 2.3 | 14.0 |
| 03↑1 | George Pettaway | James Madison University | vs Georgia State | $9.5M | 17.2 | 108.0 | 1.8 | 11.4 |
| 04↓1 | Torrance Burgess | Texas State University | vs Colorado State | $7.6M | 17.1 | 75.9 | 2.3 | 10.0 |
| 05 | AJ Newberry | Oregon State University | vs Washington State | $6.5M | 17.0 | 90.6 | 2.6 | 13.9 |
| 06 | Connor Walendzak | University of Toledo | at Eastern Michigan | $5.8M | 16.5 | 110.7 | 2.8 | 19.1 |
| 07↑1 | Damari Alston | University of Tulsa | at Rice | $7.4M | 16.3 | 83.6 | 2.2 | 11.3 |
| 08↓1 | Jai'Den Thomas | University of Nevada, Las Vegas | at United States Air Force Academy | $13.9M | 16.3 | 83.2 | 1.2 | 6.0 |
| 09↑2 | Boogie Woods | Kennesaw State University | at Missouri State | $6.1M | 14.9 | 59.9 | 2.4 | 9.8 |
| 10↓1 | TJ Engleman | East Carolina University | at Alabama-Birmingham | $6.3M | 14.9 | 70.9 | 2.4 | 11.3 |
| 11↓1 | Dominic Knicely | Coastal Carolina University | vs Appalachian State | $7.7M | 14.8 | 69.2 | 1.9 | 9.0 |
| 12 | Steven Robinson | University of Southern Mississippi | vs Arkansas State | $5.1M | 14.5 | 75.8 | 2.8 | 14.9 |
| 13↑2 | Ajay Allen | Western Kentucky University | at Sam Houston State | $9.5M | 14.4 | 79.5 | 1.5 | 8.4 |
| 14↓1 | Jalen Buckley | Western Michigan University | at Central Michigan | $11.9M | 14.4 | 87.5 | 1.2 | 7.4 |
| 15↓1 | Scottre Humphrey | University of New Mexico | at Hawai'i | $8.5M | 14.1 | 71.0 | 1.7 | 8.4 |
| 16↑1 | Jabari Bates | San Jose State University | at Texas-El Paso | $7.5M | 13.7 | 72.6 | 1.8 | 9.7 |
| 17↓1 | Dominic Kelley | University of Nevada, Reno | at North Dakota State | $7.8M | 13.3 | 87.9 | 1.7 | 11.3 |
| 18↑1 | Telly Johnson | Northern Illinois University | at Wyoming | $10.9M | 13.3 | 61.7 | 1.2 | 5.7 |
| 19↓1 | Jordan Gant | University of Akron | at Miami (OH) | $10.5M | 13.1 | 76.0 | 1.2 | 7.2 |
| 20 | CJ Miller | University of Toledo | at Eastern Michigan | $11.3M | 12.8 | 78.0 | 1.1 | 6.9 |
| 21 | Ethan Ervin | Florida Atlantic University | at United States Military Academy | $6.0M | 12.5 | 50.8 | 2.1 | 8.5 |
| 22 | Jaquari Lewis | Appalachian State University | at Coastal Carolina | $11.2M | 12.2 | 58.3 | 1.1 | 5.2 |
| 23 | Jayden Brown | Colorado State University | at Texas State | $7.8M | 11.6 | 82.2 | 1.5 | 10.5 |
| 24NEW | Duncan Brune | Ohio University | at Sacramento State | $9.8M | 11.4 | 39.4 | 1.2 | 4.0 |
| 25 | Will Henderson | University of Texas at San Antonio | vs United States Naval Academy | $12.9M | 11.4 | 83.2 | 0.9 | 6.4 |
Dropped out of this list since Sun (1)
- was 24Herschel TurnerUniversity of Nevada, Reno11.6 last proj
Week 7 Group of 6 RB rankings analysis
Jaylin Carter, D.J. Crowther, George Pettaway, and Torrance Burgess are all firmly in the conversation among the top Group of 6 running backs. There's no overwhelming favorite this week, which makes finding value especially important. AJ Newberry ($6.5M) and Connor Walendzak ($5.8M) are two affordable options worth a closer look.
TOP 25 WIDE RECEIVERS · GROUP OF 6 · WEEK 7
| RK▲ | PLAYER | TEAM | OPP | PRICE | PROJ W7 | SEASON | PROJ PTS PER $1M | SZN PTS PER $1M |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Kelby Valsin | Florida Atlantic University | at United States Military Academy | $7.6M | 26.9 | 121.2 | 3.5 | 15.9 |
| 02 | Jesse Legree | Oregon State University | vs Washington State | $7.9M | 25.4 | 203.2 | 3.2 | 25.7 |
| 03 | Jalen Mickens | Louisiana Tech University | at Louisiana-Monroe | $6.4M | 21.7 | 107.1 | 3.4 | 16.7 |
| 04 | Mario Sanders | University of Southern Mississippi | vs Arkansas State | $8.0M | 19.8 | 105.4 | 2.5 | 13.2 |
| 05 | Easton Messer | Florida Atlantic University | at United States Military Academy | $14.3M | 18.2 | 97.8 | 1.3 | 6.8 |
| 06 | Chance Morrow | The State University of New York at Buffalo | vs Massachusetts | $6.2M | 18.1 | 111.7 | 2.9 | 18.0 |
| 07 | Oran Singleton | University of Tulsa | at Rice | $6.7M | 18.0 | 94.9 | 2.7 | 14.2 |
| 08 | Chris Dawn | Texas State University | vs Colorado State | $10.6M | 17.3 | 78.9 | 1.6 | 7.4 |
| 09 | Carson Clark | San Jose State University | at Texas-El Paso | $6.8M | 16.9 | 88.1 | 2.5 | 13.0 |
| 10 | DeAree Rogers | Northern Illinois University | at Wyoming | $7.5M | 16.6 | 83.3 | 2.2 | 11.1 |
| 11 | Ray Ray Joseph | East Carolina University | at Alabama-Birmingham | $7.0M | 16.4 | 64.0 | 2.3 | 9.1 |
| 12↑1 | Adjatay Dabbs | University of Toledo | at Eastern Michigan | $8.5M | 15.8 | 91.2 | 1.9 | 10.7 |
| 13↓1 | Matt Coleman | California State University, Sacramento | vs Ohio | $6.2M | 15.8 | 52.9 | 2.5 | 8.5 |
| 14 | Riley Neer | Ohio University | at Sacramento State | $5.8M | 15.1 | 96.6 | 2.6 | 16.7 |
| 15 | Rodshaun Dorsey | Georgia State University | at James Madison | $5.2M | 15.1 | 81.6 | 2.9 | 15.7 |
| 16 | David Amador | University of Texas at San Antonio | vs United States Naval Academy | $10.8M | 15.0 | 61.8 | 1.4 | 5.7 |
| 17 | Cam'ron Lacy | Middle Tennessee State University | vs Delaware | $8.0M | 14.9 | 88.5 | 1.9 | 11.1 |
| 18↑2 | Josiah Freeman | California State University, Fresno | at San Diego State | $7.7M | 14.7 | 85.2 | 1.9 | 11.1 |
| 19↑4 | Isaiah Myers | Missouri State University | vs Kennesaw State | $6.5M | 14.6 | 88.9 | 2.2 | 13.7 |
| 20↑1 | T.Y. Harding | University of Massachusetts | at State University of New York at Buffalo | $6.4M | 14.6 | 93.7 | 2.3 | 14.6 |
| 21↓3 | Jonathan Stafford | Western Kentucky University | at Sam Houston State | $5.2M | 14.5 | 78.6 | 2.8 | 15.1 |
| 22↓3 | Maguire Anderson | Florida International University | at Jacksonville State | $5.9M | 14.5 | 84.1 | 2.5 | 14.3 |
| 23↓1 | Hunter Summers | Arkansas State University | at Southern Mississippi | $7.6M | 14.2 | 87.8 | 1.9 | 11.6 |
| 24 | Beau Sparks | Texas State University | vs Colorado State | $13.4M | 13.8 | 53.4 | 1.0 | 4.0 |
| 25 | Grady O'Neill | Sam Houston State University | vs Western Kentucky | $7.1M | 13.5 | 62.5 | 1.9 | 8.8 |
Week 7 Group of 6 WR rankings analysis
Jesse Legree has now put together six consecutive 100-yard receiving games, and somehow he's still one of the better values on the board at $7.9M. FAU's Kelby Valsin ($7.6M) continues to outperform expectations and offers a compelling alternative to his more expensive teammate Easton Messer. Jalen Mickens ($6.4M) is another affordable option worth considering.
TOP 10 TIGHT ENDS · GROUP OF 6 · WEEK 7
| RK▲ | PLAYER | TEAM | OPP | PRICE | PROJ W7 | SEASON | PROJ PTS PER $1M | SZN PTS PER $1M |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Eli Finley | Louisiana Tech University | at Louisiana-Monroe | $7.7M | 18.0 | 81.5 | 2.3 | 10.6 |
| 02 | Hunter Tipton | University of Memphis | at Tulane | $7.4M | 12.5 | 80.0 | 1.7 | 10.8 |
| 03 | Eric Olsen | Oregon State University | vs Washington State | $6.2M | 12.1 | 73.0 | 2.0 | 11.8 |
| 04 | Darrin Fugitt | Appalachian State University | at Coastal Carolina | $5.8M | 10.2 | 45.2 | 1.8 | 7.8 |
| 05 | Cole Keller | James Madison University | vs Georgia State | $6.2M | 10.1 | 66.1 | 1.6 | 10.7 |
| 06 | Cade Keith | University of New Mexico | at Hawai'i | $7.5M | 10.0 | 46.3 | 1.3 | 6.2 |
| 07 | Joshua Long | Eastern Michigan University | vs Toledo | $6.7M | 9.3 | 54.8 | 1.4 | 8.2 |
| 08↑1 | Jeremiah Scoby | Bowling Green State University | vs Ball State | $4.8M | 9.0 | 48.9 | 1.9 | 10.2 |
| 09↓1 | River Helms | Georgia Southern University | at Old Dominion | $5.5M | 9.0 | 56.6 | 1.6 | 10.3 |
| 10 | Jake Wilson | University of Wyoming | vs Northern Illinois | $6.2M | 8.0 | 46.6 | 1.3 | 7.5 |
Week 7 Group of 6 TE rankings analysis
Eli Finley and Hunter Tipton are among the more appealing Group of 6 tight end options this week, with Eric Olsen ($6.2M) also in the conversation. Darrin Fugitt ($5.8M) remains an interesting budget play if you're looking to save money at the position. As usual, it's not the deepest player pool, but there are a few ways to find value without spending big.
Projected points: CollegeFFB model v0.10-cfbd, run Oct 12, 11:20 PM ET. Rankings are ordered by CollegeFFB’s projections. Any written commentary is Sam’s.