The Devy Fantasy Football Top 100: 25-21
Summer is often seen as a chance to decompress from fantasy football. The draft hype season has come and gone. Dynasty managers are working through trades, though have their rookie drafts behind them. Redraft managers are on cruise control until August.
Devy managers have no such luxury. With the constant churn of the transfer portal and unsettled depth charts, you need to keep your head on a swivel if you have any chance of keeping up with the ever-changing landscape. Fortunately, DLF has you covered with its devy content. We look at some of the game’s brightest stars here.
25. Barion Brown, WR Kentucky (2025 Draft-Eligible)
Profile: The draft process was littered with analysts noting Kentucky had fewer weapons in 2022 as opposed to 2021, helping outline why Will Levis’ numbers dipped from one year to the next. While the Wildcats did lose Wan’Dale Robinson, Kentucky featured two explosive freshman receivers, with Brown headlining the group.
Brown’s high-level athleticism allowed him to succeed out of the gate. His background as a track star is apparent all over the field; he is slippery off the line of scrimmage and can torment defenses with his ability to get vertical in a heartbeat. While more athlete than technician at this point, he has made strides with his route running and has ample room to grow after he played all over the field in high school. Brown excelled in a rugged SEC as a teenager despite a smallish frame and limited experience. It is easy to dream on the upside as he matures physically and mentally.
2023 Outlook: While the Wildcats lose Will Levis, it is not hard to view Devin Leary as Levis’ peer or better at the collegiate level. Brown and fellow sophomore Dane Key are the key weapons in this offense and should continue their ascent in year two.
24. Adonai Mitchell, WR Texas (2024 Draft-Eligible)
Profile: Mitchell has had a fascinating career thus far. His freshman season in 2021 – following a planned redshirt year in 2020 – was fantastic. His 426 receiving yards were fourth on the team and he was a catalyst in their championship win over Alabama. Expectations were high entering 2022, yet an early-season ankle injury essentially washed away his entire campaign.
Somewhat surprisingly, Mitchell hit the portal and ended up in Austin. Listed at 6’4” and with arms that stretch for days, he is a serious weapon near the goal line. Despite his length, he can scoot within his route and after the catch, allowing him to be far more than just a big-bodied perimeter catch-and-fall type. He plays with a competitive, physical style that shows up in each and every play. Even without a full season of domination in his profile, Mitchell is a high-end prospect who should figure prominently in the 2024 draft cycle.
2023 Outlook: Despite rumors to the contrary, Xavier Worthy did not hit the transfer portal and remains the top man in Texas. Behind him is chess piece Jordan Whittington, though there is a desperate need for another playmaker on the outside. Enter Mitchell, he should post a strong season if Quinn Ewers steps up and takes strides in his second year on campus.
23. Conner Weigman, QB Texas A&M (2025 Draft-Eligible)
Profile: After biding his time during a woeful season for Texas A&M, Weigman got his shot late in the season and immediately demonstrated why he was one of the top quarterbacks in the 2022 recruiting cycle. He had a huge performance in a near upset of Ole Miss, and while he took a step back in an ugly loss to Auburn, he rebounded to post an efficient line in the Aggies upset of SEC West winner LSU on the last game of the regular season.
Weigman possesses a solid frame and can make throws from various platforms, demonstrating improvisational skills which speak to a high-end playmaker as he gains more experience. His natural athleticism is supported by the fact he was previously a high-end baseball prospect as well; he has feet that can navigate the pocket with ease and can press defenses when he gets on the perimeter. His game can be unorthodox, but the results are almost always there. Jimbo Fisher’s presence is a concern – it has been a minute since he has put together an explosive offense – but the hiring of Bobby Petrino lends credence to the notion Fisher will be more hands-off on offense. Weigman could quickly establish himself as one of the top quarterbacks for 2025 with a strong sophomore season.
2023 Outlook: The runway has been cleared for Weigman to become the face of this offense. While Max Johnson offers a bit more talent than your average backup, Weigman is the type of player who can deliver on Texas A&M’s promise. This is his time to shine.
22. Trey Benson, RB Florida State (2024 Draft-Eligible)
Profile: Mike Norvell has built a juggernaut via the transfer portal. Former Oregon Duck Benson proved simply too good to keep down for long in 2022, ascending to the top of the depth chart on his way to 990 rushing yards and nine scores. A back who lacked any devy juice prior to the 2022 season has become one of the nation’s most coveted runners.
Benson seemingly invents new ways to make defenders miss each week, using smooth cuts and a decisive running style to create chunk plays in the run game. His combination of vision and burst is deadly and helps him eliminate the negative plays which create so much frustration for coaching staffs. He is skilled in the screen game, and if he can add to his receiving repertoire, he should be one of the first runners off the board in 2024.
2023 Outlook: After sharing the backfield early in 2022, Benson emerged as the clear lead back. Florida State returns most of its key offensive pieces. A full season with Benson as the lead back should lead to fireworks.
21. Rueben Owens, RB Texas A&M (2026 Draft-Eligible)
Profile: Arguably the most explosive runner in the 2023 class, Owens arrives in College Station with the expectation he becomes Texas A&M’s feature back before long. He is a high-end receiver with the long speed to score from anyone on the field. He possesses incredible balance and can change gears without altering his pad level.
It is fairly rare for a true freshman to have a well-rounded skillset, yet Owens showcases the tools to be a three-down weapon. Big play threats who can contribute as receivers are generally high-end fantasy assets. At 5’11” and 190 pounds, Owens is unlikely to ever be one to do the real dirty work but he can easily add to his frame and improve his wares between the tackles. He is not the top runner in the 247Sports Composite – said distinction belongs to the previously discussed Cedric Baxter – but he does have the most fantasy-friendly skillset.
2023 Outlook: While I would plant my flag on Owens becoming the lead man in this backfield at some point in 2023, this figures to open as a committee. Amari Daniels has 319 career rushing yards as a backup to both Isaiah Spiller and Devon Achane while sophomore Le’Veon Moss rumbled for 114 yards as a true freshman. Both figure to be involved, though neither offers Owens’ upside. If he can nail down the finer points of the position, he should thrive early in his career.
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Summer is often seen as a chance to decompress from fantasy football. The draft hype season has come and gone. Dynasty managers are working through trades, though have their rookie drafts behind them. Redraft managers are on cruise control until August.
Devy managers have no such luxury. With the constant churn of the transfer portal and unsettled depth charts, you need to keep your head on a swivel if you have any chance of keeping up with the ever-changing landscape. Fortunately, DLF has you covered with its devy content. We look at some of the game’s brightest stars here.
25. Barion Brown, WR Kentucky (2025 Draft-Eligible)
Profile: The draft process was littered with analysts noting Kentucky had fewer weapons in 2022 as opposed to 2021, helping outline why Will Levis’ numbers dipped from one year to the next. While the Wildcats did lose Wan’Dale Robinson, Kentucky featured two explosive freshman receivers, with Brown headlining the group.
Brown’s high-level athleticism allowed him to succeed out of the gate. His background as a track star is apparent all over the field; he is slippery off the line of scrimmage and can torment defenses with his ability to get vertical in a heartbeat. While more athlete than technician at this point, he has made strides with his route running and has ample room to grow after he played all over the field in high school. Brown excelled in a rugged SEC as a teenager despite a smallish frame and limited experience. It is easy to dream on the upside as he matures physically and mentally.
2023 Outlook: While the Wildcats lose Will Levis, it is not hard to view Devin Leary as Levis’ peer or better at the collegiate level. Brown and fellow sophomore Dane Key are the key weapons in this offense and should continue their ascent in year two.
24. Adonai Mitchell, WR Texas (2024 Draft-Eligible)
Profile: Mitchell has had a fascinating career thus far. His freshman season in 2021 – following a planned redshirt year in 2020 – was fantastic. His 426 receiving yards were fourth on the team and he was a catalyst in their championship win over Alabama. Expectations were high entering 2022, yet an early-season ankle injury essentially washed away his entire campaign.
Somewhat surprisingly, Mitchell hit the portal and ended up in Austin. Listed at 6’4” and with arms that stretch for days, he is a serious weapon near the goal line. Despite his length, he can scoot within his route and after the catch, allowing him to be far more than just a big-bodied perimeter catch-and-fall type. He plays with a competitive, physical style that shows up in each and every play. Even without a full season of domination in his profile, Mitchell is a high-end prospect who should figure prominently in the 2024 draft cycle.
2023 Outlook: Despite rumors to the contrary, Xavier Worthy did not hit the transfer portal and remains the top man in Texas. Behind him is chess piece Jordan Whittington, though there is a desperate need for another playmaker on the outside. Enter Mitchell, he should post a strong season if Quinn Ewers steps up and takes strides in his second year on campus.
23. Conner Weigman, QB Texas A&M (2025 Draft-Eligible)
Profile: After biding his time during a woeful season for Texas A&M, Weigman got his shot late in the season and immediately demonstrated why he was one of the top quarterbacks in the 2022 recruiting cycle. He had a huge performance in a near upset of Ole Miss, and while he took a step back in an ugly loss to Auburn, he rebounded to post an efficient line in the Aggies upset of SEC West winner LSU on the last game of the regular season.
Weigman possesses a solid frame and can make throws from various platforms, demonstrating improvisational skills which speak to a high-end playmaker as he gains more experience. His natural athleticism is supported by the fact he was previously a high-end baseball prospect as well; he has feet that can navigate the pocket with ease and can press defenses when he gets on the perimeter. His game can be unorthodox, but the results are almost always there. Jimbo Fisher’s presence is a concern – it has been a minute since he has put together an explosive offense – but the hiring of Bobby Petrino lends credence to the notion Fisher will be more hands-off on offense. Weigman could quickly establish himself as one of the top quarterbacks for 2025 with a strong sophomore season.
2023 Outlook: The runway has been cleared for Weigman to become the face of this offense. While Max Johnson offers a bit more talent than your average backup, Weigman is the type of player who can deliver on Texas A&M’s promise. This is his time to shine.
22. Trey Benson, RB Florida State (2024 Draft-Eligible)
Profile: Mike Norvell has built a juggernaut via the transfer portal. Former Oregon Duck Benson proved simply too good to keep down for long in 2022, ascending to the top of the depth chart on his way to 990 rushing yards and nine scores. A back who lacked any devy juice prior to the 2022 season has become one of the nation’s most coveted runners.
Benson seemingly invents new ways to make defenders miss each week, using smooth cuts and a decisive running style to create chunk plays in the run game. His combination of vision and burst is deadly and helps him eliminate the negative plays which create so much frustration for coaching staffs. He is skilled in the screen game, and if he can add to his receiving repertoire, he should be one of the first runners off the board in 2024.
2023 Outlook: After sharing the backfield early in 2022, Benson emerged as the clear lead back. Florida State returns most of its key offensive pieces. A full season with Benson as the lead back should lead to fireworks.
21. Rueben Owens, RB Texas A&M (2026 Draft-Eligible)
Profile: Arguably the most explosive runner in the 2023 class, Owens arrives in College Station with the expectation he becomes Texas A&M’s feature back before long. He is a high-end receiver with the long speed to score from anyone on the field. He possesses incredible balance and can change gears without altering his pad level.
It is fairly rare for a true freshman to have a well-rounded skillset, yet Owens showcases the tools to be a three-down weapon. Big play threats who can contribute as receivers are generally high-end fantasy assets. At 5’11” and 190 pounds, Owens is unlikely to ever be one to do the real dirty work but he can easily add to his frame and improve his wares between the tackles. He is not the top runner in the 247Sports Composite – said distinction belongs to the previously discussed Cedric Baxter – but he does have the most fantasy-friendly skillset.
2023 Outlook: While I would plant my flag on Owens becoming the lead man in this backfield at some point in 2023, this figures to open as a committee. Amari Daniels has 319 career rushing yards as a backup to both Isaiah Spiller and Devon Achane while sophomore Le’Veon Moss rumbled for 114 yards as a true freshman. Both figure to be involved, though neither offers Owens’ upside. If he can nail down the finer points of the position, he should thrive early in his career.
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