Devy 100: 70-66

As dynasty owners putter about the interwebs discussing short shuttle times and dissecting the nuances of the Dominator Rating, Devy owners are intently watching Spring Practices and eyeing key positional battles. They say dynasty football never sleeps, but devy football never even rests. From Signing Day (both of them) to fall camp, devy calendars are chock-full of important dates.

The Devy 100 is a breakdown of some of the best collegiate talent around. Players will be missed; others will emerge. My rankings will be cursed from Juneau, Alaska to Key West, Florida. Yet hopefully it provides a modicum of assistance to those navigating the murky waters of deep leagues, struggling to identify their tenth round selection as they decide between Auburn’s third-string running back and an incoming freshman receiver at Ohio State. Without any further inane ramblings, on to the list.

70. Lynn Bowden, WR Kentucky (2020 Eligible)

The Skinny: It has essentially been a game of pitch and catch during Lynn Bowden’s first two seasons on campus; get him the football and watch him work. It is attributable both to Bowden’s raw skill-set out of high school as well as Kentucky’s limited passing attack. Despite limited experience as a true receiver, Bowden’s playmaking abilities have shined.

He’s a terror after the catch and has a nuanced enough game to generate a feel for soft spots in the defense, settling in as a safety net for his quarterback. With an athletic foundation and growth from year one to year two, there is a lot of untapped potential with Bowden, though the limitations prevent from sniffing the top tier of the 2020 receiver class.

2019 Outlook: With Benny Snell now in Pittsburgh, Bowden is the Wildcats’ top playmaker. The big question is whether Terry Wilson’s game takes another step in his second season on campus. Wilson’s passing line in 2018 – to be kind – was uninspiring.

An additional year of growth from both Wilson and Bowden (and to be fair to Wilson, he was much better towards the end of 2018) and Bowden could be the type of all-purpose threat who appeals to teams on day two.