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Spring practices are upon us which means it's time to begin our deep, depth-chart dive. Many starters are clear; many are not. Over the next 2 weeks we'll let you know which battles are the most important to 👀.
The ACC had several other "open competitions" that we didn't include. Regardless of the coach speak, we think some winners are already clear, ex: Clemson and UNC QB1 (Vizzinia and Edwards); BC and Cal RB1 (Dickens and Mohammed).
We've listed the ones where the expected winner isn't nearly as clear, but the winner should make a solid CFF impact.
**We'll have a post-spring update in May, with notes on the outcomes.**
Spring practices are upon us which means it's time to take our deep, depth-chart dive. Many starters are clear; many are not. Over the next 2 weeks we'll let you know which battles are the most important to 👀.
We begin with the American, where there are 5 new head coaches (2nd only to the SEC). This leaves a few teams in full "rebuild" mode - particularly at Memphis and Tulane.
This has set up more 3+ participant battles than usual but we think the winners of those will still pan out as productive CFF options.
Also, keep in mind ECU's new OC is former N. Texas OC Jordan Davis (prev. @ Wash St/Incarnate Word/Tex. Tech), so they instantly become a "system" that should produce big passing numbers.
**We'll have a post-spring update in May, with notes on the outcomes.**
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Remember, while other battles are certainly taking place - these are the ones where we think the winner will have the best chance of making a CFF impact.
When looking at the TEs listed here, remember: it's a BIG reach to expect anyone from this group to even be roster-worthy in re-draft leagues for 2026. No true-frosh TE has made it into the Top 50 in the last 3 seasons! They simply need more development time than players at other positions. We'd only suggest targeting any of them in (larger) dynasty leagues.
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As usual, we assume the experts (247, on3, ESPN) know what they're doing in their evaluations. We take it from there - digging through departed players and updated make-shift depth charts to assess who, among the top players, has the best chance to play early (in 2026 or 2027).
The TEs wrap up our recap of the best true-freshman from 2025.
🏈We like the Buchanan's move to Michigan (away from Andrews at Utah) and think he sniff's the top 20, with 10 PPG potential
🏈Iowa's DJ Vonnahme should make more progress than the other two who finished above him in 2025, and also has Top 20 potential
🏈Chudzinksi (BC) and Hollier (GaSt) also improve, but to a lesser extent. They'll be worth rostering as backups in the Top 25 - 30 range.
🏈Kusch needs another year before it's his turn to shine with Clarke back at Temple
@CFFLists@CFFNate I do love Pula for CFF and C2C. Wait and see in normal devy leagues but his opp plus talent is right there and BYU has shown they’ll let the kids play.
As noted yesterday, it's highly unlikely that more than 2 or 3 true Frosh WRs will produce CFF "starter" numbers in 2026. But, our predictions for "early contributors" have always applied to the ones with the best chance of contributing in their first 2 seasons - '26 AND '27. All are better dynasty options than 2026 options.
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As usual, we assume the experts (247, on3, ESPN) know what they're doing in their evaluations. We take it from there - digging through departed players and updated make-shift depth charts to assess who, among the top players, has the best chance to play early (in 2026 or 2027) - including those beyond the Top 40.
Can't argue with this list - yet. 😂Sellers is the only one we don't have in the top 20. But, we'd argue for these in the Top 10: Sorsby, Minicucci. A. Barnett, D. Williams and Maiava. Likely splitting hairs on Top 10 vs Top 20 for your entire group and those we've listed, with all capable of 25+ PPG.
After watching the Minicucci fades all season long last year on the waiver market, and him finishing QB13 in the end, it's surprising to see it might happen again.
🏈I'm sure things will morph over the year, but here's where I am right now.
Now for the part where everyone tells me I'm stupid in the comments below. ⬇️