2026 Devy Flag Plants: Keelon Russell, Nick Marsh & More

Who are the best true freshman running backs in college football? Devy Sensei and Chris “Shifu” put together a consensus top 10 through Week 10, and it looks a lot different from what we expected coming into the season.We break down why Cardae Mack leads our board, why Chris could make a case for Javian Mallory at No. 1, and what Jonas Walton and Damon Ferguson Jr. have shown with their opportunities. We also get into how much weight to put on EJ Crowell’s small sample and how to evaluate Savion Hiter when the talent is there but the production hasn’t followed.Along the way, we use film and PFF data to compare workload, tackle breaking, yards after contact, and receiving usage. We wrap up with the backs we’d look to acquire in Devy or Campus to Canton and the ones we’re willing to wait on.00:00 Intro and True Freshman RB Rankings Setup02:33 No. 1 Cardae Mack | Why He Leads Our Board07:58 No. 2 Jonaz Walton | Notre Dame’s Next Lead Back?13:35 No. 3 Javian Mallory | Chris’s Case for RB120:11 No. 4 Damon Ferguson Jr. | Workload and Receiving Value23:57 No. 5 Jamal Rule | Nebraska’s Downhill Runner29:34 No. 6 EJ Crowell | Big Flashes, Small Sample35:51 No. 7 Amari Latimer | College Fantasy Upside38:23 No. 8 KJ Edwards | Explosiveness and Opportunity43:50 No. 9 Savion Hiter | Talent, Blocking, and Patience53:49 No. 10 Trae’shawn Brown | College Role and Devy Outlook59:43 Final Tier Takeaways | Who We’d Acquire in Devy and C2C Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

How good is Drew Mestemaker, and does he belong in the QB1 conversation for the 2027 NFL Draft? Devy Sensei and special guest Chev independently studied his All-22 film against Oregon and West Virginia, then compared notes on the Oklahoma State quarterback’s NFL potential.We break down his off-platform arm talent, deep passing, pocket movement, and emerging command of the offense, alongside the mechanical inconsistencies and aggressive decisions that still need work. What does his film suggest about his future dynasty fantasy football value, and should he declare for the NFL Draft or keep developing with Eric Morris?Plus, we discuss how his fantasy ceiling compares with Keelon Russell and Kamario Taylor.Share your evaluation below: What do you need to see before putting Drew Mestemaker in the QB1 conversation?Subscribe to Devy Dojo for college prospect evaluations, NFL Draft discussion, and future dynasty rookie analysis.Follow on X:Devy Sensei: @DevySenseiChev: @Chev90“The film room is our dojo, analytics our blade.”00:00 Intro00:05 Introducing Chev and Drew Mestemaker01:19 Mestemaker’s Journey and Our Independent Film Study02:51 Off-Platform Arm Talent04:48 Deep Passing and Pocket Navigation07:20 Handling Pressure and Finding Coverage Windows10:13 Pre-Snap Recognition and Poise13:26 Why Quarterback Experience Matters15:24 Footwork and Accuracy Concerns16:49 Overstriding, Hip Rotation, and Pocket Drift19:05 Translating His Mechanics to the NFL21:18 QB1 Potential and Risky Decisions vs. Oregon23:38 Game Management and Taking Easy Completions27:15 Frame and Physical Development28:06 Chev’s Joe Burrow Comparison29:01 Dynasty Upside and Rushing Ability31:12 Declare for the NFL Draft or Return to School?33:04 Eric Morris and the Development Question34:54 Mestemaker vs. Keelon Russell and Kamario Taylor37:37 What Mestemaker Needs to Improve39:25 Final Thoughts and Where to Find Chev Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Join the Devy Dojo Discord: https://discord.gg/YnKxkdNkgsBecome a paid sub on Substack for more benefits: https://thedevydojo.substack.com/Who are the best 2027 & 2028 dynasty prospects when both NFL Draft classes are put on ONE board? We're combining two loaded classes for a 2-round, 24-pick mock draft to find out which future dynasty fantasy football assets deserve to come off the board first.Jeremiah Smith and Malachi Toney headline the wide receivers, but the quarterback landscape is where things get interesting. Is Darian Mensah or Keelon Russell the QB1 in Devy? How high should Kamario Taylor and Trinidad Chambliss climb? And what do we make of Arch Manning's declining stock?The running back conversation is just as intriguing. Jadan Baugh, Nate Sheppard, Kewan Lacy, and Ousmane Kromah all have arguments worth considering, but how much should we value proven production versus long-term upside?We also revisit the Nick Marsh vs. Charlie Becker debate at Indiana and discuss rising NFL Draft prospects like Reed Harris, CJ Carr, Austin Simmons, and more.Devy Sensei and Chris "Shifu" are joined by Benny Knows Ball as we evaluate the top 2027 and 2028 NFL Draft-eligible prospects through film, analytics, projected NFL translation, and fantasy football upside. With two draft classes competing for just 24 selections, some talented players are bound to slide.**Who went too early? Who fell too far? And which 2028 prospect would you take over a 2027 player?**Let us know your thoughts in the comments!Subscribe to Devy Dojo for weekly dynasty fantasy football analysis, college football scouting, Devy rankings, and future NFL Draft prospect breakdowns. The film room is our dojo, analytics our blade.#DynastyFantasyFootball #Devy #nfldraftprospects2027 + 2028 Dynasty Mock Draft | Chapters00:00 Welcome to the Devy Dojo01:50 1.01 Jeremiah Smith | The Generational WR04:19 1.02 Malachi Toney | 2028 WR107:22 1.03 Darian Mensah | The New Devy QB1?10:44 1.04 Keelon Russell | QB1 Debate15:07 1.05 Jadan Baugh | Top Running Back17:40 1.06 Kamario Taylor | Dual-Threat Breakout21:50 1.07 Trinidad Chambliss | NFL Draft Outlook26:09 1.08 Nate Sheppard | Underrated RB1?30:42 1.09 Arch Manning | Falling Draft Stock34:30 1.10 Nick Marsh | Indiana WR Debate37:20 1.11 Kewan Lacy | Injury Concerns39:55 1.12 Charlie Becker | Indiana WR1?42:25 Round 2 Begins | Picks 13–1843:36 Ryan Williams and Ahmad Hardy44:43 Jamari Johnson | TE1 Discussion46:15 Reed Harris | Rising NFL Draft Prospect47:45 Round 2 Continues | Picks 19–2448:23 Austin Simmons | Missouri Breakout49:33 CJ Carr | NFL Draft Upside50:35 Isaac Brown and Louisville's Backfield52:00 Luke Reynolds vs. Trey'Dez Green53:55 Ousmane Kromah | 2028 RB1 Debate56:12 Final Thoughts and Outro Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

CHAPTERS00:00 Intro01:18 Trinidad Chambliss 📈04:32 LaNorris Sellers 📉07:59 Darian Mensah 📈11:27 John Mateer 📉16:56 Deuce Alexander 📈20:51 Cam Coleman 📉26:19 Wyatt Young 📈29:36 Mario Craver 📉34:07 Wayne Knight 📈37:03 Jadan Baugh 📈41:32 Caden Durham 📉42:53 Isaac Brown 📉45:38 Names to Watch: Drew Mestemaker & Austin Simmons48:34 Rapid-Fire 2027 Rookie Mock Draft54:53 Outro--If you play dynasty and want to know this rookie class before your league does, this is the episode.JOIN THE FREE DEVY DOJO DISCORD: ⁠https://discord.gg/YnKxkdNkgs⁠DEVY DOJO SUBSTACK: ⁠https://thedevydojo.substack.com/⁠Premium subscribers get All-22 film cutups, college football trade calculators, proprietary metrics and more of the scouting work we’re doing behind the scenes. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Devy market is already moving. Dustin and Chris are back to break down six early risers and six fallers after the opening stretch of the college football season, separating legitimate development and warning signs from small-sample noise. Kamario Taylor is starting to put the traits and production together at Mississippi State, while KJ Duff, Reed Harris, Donovan Olugbode, Jamal Rule, and Lincoln Kienholz are all making early moves up the board. On the other side, Dante Moore has not looked like the same quarterback, Nick Marsh's role at Indiana raises questions, Bryce Underwood continues to struggle as a passer, and Bryant Wesco, Jordan Marshall, and Tanook Hines have all given us reasons to reevaluate where they currently stand. The guys dig into the film, PFF metrics, usage, CFF value, and what these first few weeks actually mean for each player's long-term Devy outlook. The film room is our dojo, analytics our blade. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The 2026 college football season is here, and Dustin and Chris are planting their flags on eight players they believe could make a major move in Devy fantasy football this year. They break down Malik Washington, Keelon Russell, Nate Sheppard, Nick Marsh and more, digging into the film, analytics, offensive situations and breakout potential behind each call. Which players could see their Devy value skyrocket during the 2026 season, and which flag plants will actually hit? Join the Devy Dojo and become a paid member on Substack: https://thedevydojo.substack.com/ Join the Devy Dojo Discord:https://discord.gg/Ebyzyb8SUx Watch and subscribe on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@DevyDojo CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro01:59 Malik Washington – QB, Maryland05:51 Keelon Russell – QB, Alabama09:00 Marcellus Hawkins – RB, Virginia Tech11:07 Nate Sheppard – RB, Duke14:28 Jordan Shipp – WR, North Carolina16:33 Nick Marsh – WR, Indiana22:21 Terrence Carter Jr. – TE, Texas Tech24:53 Willie Rodriguez – TE, Kentucky Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Some Devy prospects are still living off projection. In 2026, it’s time to deliver. Chris and Dustin each bring four players they like, or have liked, who enter this college football season with something to prove. For some, it's about taking the next step toward the NFL. For others, it's staying healthy, cleaning up major holes in their game, or simply protecting the Devy value they already have. We get into CJ Bailey, Bryce Underwood, Josh Hoover, Raleek Brown, Hollywood Smothers, CJ Baxter, Mario Craver and Ryan Coleman-Williams, breaking down what we've seen so far and the questions each player needs to answer in 2026. Can Bryce Underwood take the Year 2 leap and justify his massive Devy valuation? Can Raleek Brown emerge from a crowded Texas backfield? Can Mario Craver turn his explosiveness into premium NFL Draft stock? And can Ryan Coleman-Williams finally turn the talent into consistent production? Eight talented prospects. Eight very different situations. Time to deliver. The film room is our dojo, analytics our blade. Devy Dojo Discord: https://discord.gg/CMQcTyZqF6 Substack: https://thedevydojo.substack.com/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Want to win your 2026 College Fantasy Football draft? We’re digging into 6 (Hint, we actually talk way more than that) Power Four CFF values you can target after the early rounds; players with a real chance to outperform their current draft cost. This week, Eric Froton of Yahoo Sports enters the Dojo alongside Dustin (@DevySensei) and Tom Harvey (@TheDevyTitan) to talk CFF draft strategy, player development, camp intel and some of our favorite values heading into the 2026 college football season. 🥋 6 CFF Values We Break Down: • Deuce Alexander, WR — Ole Miss • Dierre Hill Jr., RB — Oregon • King Miller, RB — USC • Omarion Miller, WR — Arizona State • Winston Watkins Jr., WR — LSU • Mason Heintschel, QB — Pitt We get into much more than the box scores — role changes, offensive environment, advanced metrics, transfer situations, projected volume and why the market may still be too low on each player. Eric also gives us some great perspective on QB development and post-hype Devy values, including why we shouldn’t be so quick to bury young quarterbacks after one bad season. If you play College Fantasy Football, C2C, Devy or Dynasty, there’s plenty here to take into your upcoming drafts. ⏱️ CHAPTERS 00:00 — Enter the Dojo 02:32 — Deuce Alexander 07:25 — Dierre Hill Jr. 13:45 — King Miller 19:40 — Omarion Miller 25:21 — Winston Watkins Jr. 33:22 — Mason Heintschel 40:50 — QB Development & Post-Hype Devy Values 49:00 — Closing Thoughts 🥋 Join the Devy Dojo Discord: https://discord.gg/CMQcTyZqF6 📊 Rankings, ADP & Scouting Profiles - Paid Sub: https://thedevydojo.substack.com/ If you enjoyed the episode, hit the like button, subscribe and let us know in the comments: Who is your favorite CFF value heading into the 2026 season? #CollegeFantasyFootball #CFF #DevyFootball Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Devy Dojo enters a new era as we welcome Spencer, the Devy Oracle, into the dojo to break down some of the most freakish prospects eligible for the 2027 NFL Draft. We dive into LaNorris Sellers, Arch Manning, Austin Simmons, Reed Harris, Mike Matthews, Carson Hansen, Chris Johnson Jr., Trey’Dez Green and Jamari Johnson—breaking down the athletic traits that make them different, what the film still says they need to prove, and what a big 2026 season could mean for their Devy fantasy football and NFL Draft stock. Devy Aliens List (All Proceeds goes to support research for Wilson's Disease) : https://www.patreon.com/thedevyplanet/posts/163057715?utm_campaign=postshare_fan Devy Dojo Substack: https://thedevydojo.substack.com/ Devy Dojo Discord: https://discord.gg/CMQcTyZqF6 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Which overlooked college football prospects could completely change their Devy value during the 2026 season? Dustin and Chris each bring one quarterback, running back and wide receiver they believe could elevate their stock over the next year. Dustin plants his flag on Kentucky quarterback Kenny Minchey, Louisville running back KeyJuan Brown and LSU wide receiver Winston Watkins. Chris answers with Duke quarterback Walker Eget, Notre Dame running back Aneyas Williams and North Carolina wide receiver Jordan Shipp. Some are stepping into larger roles. Others are betting on a new coaching staff, a new offense or one final opportunity to prove they belong in the NFL Draft conversation. We break down the film, analytics, roster context and current Devy prices to determine which players are worth targeting before the market catches up. Become a paid Devy Dojo Substack subscriber for access to our complete Notion database, including Devy rankings, ADP, scouting profiles, prospect watchlists and more. https://thedevydojo.substack.com/ Join the Devy Dojo Discord: https://discord.gg/GUSWfUfBFV The film room is our dojo. Analytics our blade. Trust your training. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.