The annual Devy 100 is an exercise in identifying the best dynasty fantasy prospects within the college game. Given the sheer breadth of the project, it will fall short of a one hundred percent hit rate (independent outside sources have tabbed it at around 98.4 percent) yet can still be a valuable resource when embarking on a devy draft or identifying players to move or target via trade. Of course, you can always reference the full devy rankings at DLF as well.
The introduction of NIL into the college football space has made the devy ranks deeper than ever, with players often opting to stay an additional season to improve their draft stock and collect some cash while they do it. It led to some tough cuts, though NIL in conjunction with the portal has also helped raise the profile of some prospects who may have struggled to reach the national consciousness previously.
A recap of last year’s Devy 100 with links to each article can be found here. Below are the next five in the group.
45. Kaytron Allen, RB Penn State (2026 Draft-Eligible)
Profile: One part of a two-headed monster in the Penn State backfield, Allen returns along with classmate Nicholas Singleton to keep the Nittany Lion backfield loaded. Allen creeped past 1,000 yards rushing for the first time in 2024 and should roll up totals again for what should be one of the nation’s best teams.
Allen is an aggressive back who has a knack for wearing down a defense over four quarters with his combination of bruising size (229 pounds) and physicality. He does not waste time getting cute in the backfield; he finds his spot and attacks it with aplomb. Allen is unlikely to be a star at the NFL level given his lack of explosive traits, but he could be a back who contributes on all three downs and picks up the dirty yards every team needs. These traits are not sexy, but they are valued by coaching staffs and could lead to a long career for Allen.
2025 Outlook: There is not much left for Allen to prove. He is likely getting a nice NIL bag and an opportunity to win a title in his final year in Happy Valley. A big year could move Allen into the day two mix, but more likely he is an early day three back added as a complement to a backfield.
44. Justice Haynes, RB Michigan (2026 Draft-Eligible)
