College Football Dynasty Rankings: Identifying Future Stars

For those involved in devy leagues or dynasty leagues, identifying and evaluating young talent is crucial for long-term success. These rankings aim to provide insight into the top college football prospects who could become valuable assets in your dynasty league. These rankings will help you assign value to players on your roster and others. Getting players who will go high in the NFL Draft should be the primary goal.

Understanding Devy Leagues

In a regular dynasty league, drafted players start scoring points as soon as the season begins. Devy leagues take this concept a step further by allowing you to draft college players who are not yet eligible for the NFL Draft. This requires a keen eye for talent and the ability to project future performance. You know the excitement of hitting on a sleeper pick in your rookie draft.

Top College Football Prospects

These rankings focus on players with the potential to make an impact in the NFL. For example, 2027 looks bereft of RB talent. So you'll find 2027 RBs lower than usual in these rankings. WR, on the other hand, looks very strong in 2027. Don't like a player but an NFL team is willing to take him in on Day 1 or 2 of the NFL Draft?

Quarterbacks

  • Arch Manning, Texas (2027): Ultimately, the nephew of Peyton and Eli has the mobility to be a dangerous runner while also showcasing good arm strength and touch.

  • Julian Sayin, Ohio State (2027): Sayin is a cerebral QB who can place the ball anywhere on the field. Having the best WRs in the country certainly didn’t hurt either.

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  • Brendan Sorsby, Texas Tech (2027): Sorsby could have challenged to be a first-round pick in 2026, but he transferred to Texas Tech to try to become a top-ten pick in the 2027 class.

  • Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele, Cal (2028): Sagapolutele started as a true freshman and flashed with a huge arm and an ability to extend plays.

  • LaNorris Sellers, South Carolina (2027): Sellers surprisingly went back to South Carolina, but he will have a new offense to work with in 2026.

  • Keelon Russell, Alabama (2028): Russell will take over for Ty Simpson in 2026.

  • Bryce Underwood, Michigan (2028): Underwood disappointed as a passer in 2026 throwing for 2,428 yards with 11 TDs and 9 INTs.

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  • Faizon Brandon, Tennessee (2029):

  • Dylan Raiola, Oregon (2027):

  • Bear Bachmeier, BYU (2028):

  • Sam Leavitt, LSU (2027): He offers some scrambling ability and a really tight spiral throwing to the middle of the field.

  • Marcel Reed, Texas A&M (2027):

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Wide Receivers

  • Jeremiah Smith: Smith will challenge to be the best WR prospect since I have started scouting in 2004. His size, speed, and ball skills are elite.

  • Malachi Toney: Toney (no relation to Kadarius) was the Hurricanes’ top weapon on their path to the National Championship game. He is a jack-of-all-trades gadget WR who has elite speed and quickness from the slot.

  • Chris Henry Jr.: Get the next Ohio State WR ticket, the son of former NFL WR Chris Henry. Henry Jr. is even bigger than his Dad coming in at 6’5 and 201 pounds.

  • Ryan Wingo:

  • Mike Matthews:

  • Debron Gatling:

  • ** Dakorien Moore:** Moore had a solid freshman season, going 34-497-3. But the size, speed, and athleticism from Moore will make him an instant NFL contributor.

  • James Madison II:

  • Daylan Watkins:

  • Emmanuel Choice:

  • Cortez Mills:

  • Winston Watkins Jr.:

  • ** Quanell X Farrakhan Jr.:**

  • Kaliq Lockett:

  • Andrew Marsh:

  • Jacoby Jones Jr.:

  • ** Travis Smith Jr.:**

  • ** Phillip Bell:**

  • Dalen Wescott: Wesco took a step back with the struggling Clemson offense, but he still went 31-537-6 on the season.

  • Zion Ragins:

  • Jeremiah McClellan:

  • Jurrion Dickey:

  • Brandon Inniss: Coleman transferred from Auburn to Texas and could slide into the top WR spot for Arch Manning and the Longhorns.

  • Zycarl Lewis:

  • Cameron Williams: Williams took a step back in his second season, but the slot WR still offers CeeDee Lamb upside.

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