Conference Review: BIG 12

Nick Whalen

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With college football in full swing, we’ll be bringing you a review of the “Big Five” conferences each and every week. These recaps will feature sections for “Premier Conference Performer,” “Rising Players,” “Falling Players,” and a special Freshman spotlight. These weekly reviews will keep you up-to-date on all the happenings in devy leagues and allow you to keep tabs on future dynasty league assets. By the time the NFL Draft rolls around, you won’t see too many strangers.

Premier Conference Performer

Kevin White, WR West Virginia
13 receptions for 123 yards and one touchdown

Another week and another premier performance from Kevin White against the Red Raiders with 13 receptions. White had a big touchdown that really showcased his skills. He tracked the ball well while hand fighting with the defender and high pointed the football with his hands. White’s game reminds me of Larry Fitzgerald and Sidney Rice. He has great body control which allows him to adjust to passes and deal with defenders well. He also has good size, athletic ability, and makes plays every week. Right now I would say it’s a coin flip between Amari Cooper and White to be the top wide receiver selected in the 2015 NFL Draft.

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Rising

Tyreek Hill, Athlete Oklahoma State
Four receptions 52 yards, one kickoff return for 99 yards, one touchdown and two punt returns for 19 yards

Big players show up in big moments with the game on the line. Oklahoma State was tied with underdog Kansas mid-way through the fourth quarter and then Tyreek Hill returned a kickoff 99 yards for a touchdown. This highlight also shows a tough hit he took on a long reception as well. In case you missed it before, Hill is a playmaker and will have a role in the NFL. The problem is projecting how many touches he will have per game because of his size at 5-10, 185 pounds.

Shock Linwood, RB Baylor
29 carries for 178 yards

After a slow start to the season, Shock Linwood is gaining steam and had a good game versus TCU. I was impressed that he grinded out 178 yards at the tune of 6.1 yards per carry without breaking any huge runs. He has a very compact frame, which allows him to break through tackles. Combine that with his change of direction ability and you have a decent running back prospect.

KD Cannon, WR Baylor
Six receptions for 124 yards and one touchdown

After two down weeks, KD Cannon was back to his usual ways against TCU. He’s only a freshman, but plays like a very experienced player. Cannon is explosive and reminds me of Paul Richardson with his ability to take the top off the defense. He showed good awareness on this touchdown catch by widening and then stiff arming a defender multiple times.

Aaron Green, RB TCU
Three carries for 67 yards and one touchdown 

Aaron Green first made this list two weeks ago because he was a promising recruit years ago and had a long run. This week he had another long run against Baylor and a touchdown. He did fumble on his long run, but Green showed his athletic ability and looks to be getting more work in the TCU offense. An explosive runner with good cutting ability could have Green rising up charts.

Sterling Sheppard, WR Oklahoma
Four receptions for 63 yards and one touchdown

We all have biases and I don’t like small wide receivers from Oklahoma. Ryan Broyles and Jalen Saunders have jaded me, but it’s time to start giving Sterling Sheppard his much due respect. He has had over 100 yards receiving in four of his six games this season. He may be slight in size at (5’10”, 195 pounds), but he is a competitor and athletic.

John Harris, WR Texas
Five receptions for 90 yards and two touchdowns

Ultra consistent, John Harris has scored a touchdown in five of his six games so far this season. Against Oklahoma, he scored two touchdowns and helped keep the game close with his average team. He has solid size and athletic ability, but I don’t see a very high ceiling with Harris.

Falling

Trevone Boykin, QB TCU
21/47 for 287 yards one touchdown, 18 carries for 45 yards

He didn’t play terribly against Baylor, but that could’ve been a defining moment (Tin Cup movie reference) for Boykin’s season and even career. However, he didn’t step up to put his name on the map to the tune of 6.1 yards per attempt, seven of 20 on third down and one of three on fourth down. I still like Boykin as a prospect, but now his stock isn’t going to skyrocket.

Antwan Goodley, WR Baylor
Eight receptions for 158 yards and two touchdowns

He put up huge numbers against TCU on Saturday, but I’m concerned. Goodley doesn’t look healthy this season. It looks like he has weights on his back when he’s running because he can’t open up and creates little separation from defenders. Either he’s not healthy or he needs to lose weight because he has a big frame at 5’11 220. I wouldn’t be comfortable adding Goodley on any of my dynasty teams.

Marcell Ateman, WR Oklahoma State
One reception for seven yards

Right when I start getting excited about a player, he has a dud game. I’m still watching Ateman, but I’m tempering my excitement for the tall and athletic wide receiver.

Freshman Spotlight

Samaje Perine, RB Oklahoma
18 carries for 62 yards one touchdown, two receptions for six yards

Three weeks ago, Samaje Perine went crazy running for 242 yards and four touchdowns versus West Virginia with 7.1 yards per carry. The last two weeks he’s been held in check with 3.5 and 3.4 yards per carry, but still scored four touchdowns. Perine is a huge running back at 244 pounds, but has good feet for his size. He’s a player with very good potential; get him on your radar now.

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