C2C Supplemental Draft Guide

The TDR team brings you a C2C supplemental draft guide!

Campus to Canton (C2C) leagues blend the excitement of college football with the long-term strategy of dynasty formats. These leagues operate with two interconnected rosters: a "campus" roster filled with college players and an "NFL" roster that mirrors traditional dynasty leagues. As players transition from college to the pros, they automatically move onto your NFL squad, making prospect evaluation and development crucial to long-term success.

One key component of C2C leagues is the supplemental draft. Unlike traditional startup drafts, supplemental drafts vary significantly depending on league settings. Some leagues allow managers to draft incoming freshmen, while others incorporate transfers, late bloomers, or even NFL free agents. Because of this variability, understanding your league’s format and draft pool is the first step in crafting a successful strategy.

The goal of this article is to provide a comprehensive roadmap for managers navigating their supplemental drafts. Whether you need to bolster your college roster, strengthen your NFL depth, or take a flier on high-upside prospects, we’ll break down key strategies, rankings, and player profiles to help you maximize your picks. Let’s dive in and build a winning approach to your C2C supplemental draft!

Guiding You Through a 2025 Supplemental Draft

Written by Dylan McKeage

Every year around this time, a group of people like us start diving into the next class of high school players to see who the next superstar might be. This year is the year of the quarterback, and I’ve broken down my game plan for the 2025 supplemental draft and how I’ll be attacking it.

Everyone evaluates talent differently and has unique strategies for these drafts. Do what you think is best for your team and always draft your guys.

First Round

The 2025 class is unlike any year before. While there is some parity at the top of the draft, there isn’t much after pick three. In my view, there are three superstars in this class: QB Bryce Underwood, QB Keelon Russell, and WR Dakorien Moore. These three players possess elite traits and game-breaking abilities.

After them, opinions will vary on who should go next. With most C2C drafters prioritizing freshmen in supplemental drafts, understanding your league mates and their tendencies is key.

Beyond the top three, you can target high-upside quarterbacks like:

• Hassan Longstreet (USC)

• Deuce Knight (Auburn)

• Tavien St. Clair (Ohio State)

Each of these quarterbacks has elite traits and the potential to be future NFL first-round picks— if they develop. However, there’s also a real chance they don’t play at all as freshmen and may not see the field much as sophomores. This is a high-risk, high-reward approach. Pick the guy you believe in—someone with swagger, someone who can win you a championship in college and become an asset at the next level.

After pick six, I’ll be looking to trade out of the first round for a future first and a fourth- or fifth-round pick this year. If you can’t find value in a trade, consider taking players who could break the Year 1 Zero (Y1Z) threshold, such as:

• WR Caleb Cunningham (Ole Miss)

• WR Dallas Wilson (Florida)

• QB Julian Lewis (Colorado)

Late First Round (Picks 10-12)

Typically, I target high-upside players here, but this year, I’m taking a different approach. Emmett Mosley (WR, Stanford) is a player I love in this range. He’s available in most leagues and has NFL potential, though he’ll face a tough schedule in 2025.

If you prefer high-risk, high-reward prospects, consider:

• RB Bo Jackson (Ohio State)

• RB Harlem Berry (LSU)

• WR Dallas Wilson (Florida)

Rounds 2-3

These rounds are typically dominated by freshmen, and I expect that trend to continue despite this class being relatively weak. You should target high-upside four-star WRs and RBs, such as:

• RB Ousmane Kromah (Florida State)

• WR Jamie Ffrench (Texas)

• WR Jerome Myles (Texas A&M)

Once the top freshmen are off the board, experienced drafters will begin pivoting to proven college producers to extract value.

Rounds 4-5

I call these the "Money Rounds" because this is where experienced drafters find players who can win a championship on the college side.

For example, last year, players like RJ Harvey and Dylan Sampson were available in this range. I also saw a freshman fall to this range—QB Demond Williams—who I was high on. He didn’t have elite size or traits, but he had college QB1 written all over him.

If you’re looking for freshmen in these rounds, target underrated quarterbacks with strong college potential. However, if your team is close to competing on the college side, don’t pass on a proven CFF stud for a freshman who is likely to Y1Z—that decision could cost you long-term success.

Rounds 6-10

At this point, you should be filling out your roster with CFF production. Look for starters who can contribute immediately. TEs tend to go in this range, as tight ends usually take the longest to develop due to the complexity of learning both passing and blocking schemes.

Hitting on freshman TEs is rare, so unless you’re in a TE premium league, avoid reaching for freshmen at this position.

Rounds 11-15

Who’s that three-star recruit you love? Draft them! These leagues are meant to be fun, so take a chance on the guy you believe in.

That being said, be smart about it—don’t draft five of these players. Instead, look for underrated CFF assets in high-powered offenses, such as:

• MAC running backs

• Wide receivers in pass-heavy schemes

• Players in up-tempo offenses where games often end in 50-47 scores

Overall Strategy

• Have fun and draft your guys.

• Don’t just draft freshmen—balance your picks with small-school players who can dominate the G5 and non-Power 2.

• Set up a queue for the draft so you don’t panic when on the clock.

• Know your league mates' tendencies—what school they root for, who they hype up—this will help you navigate the draft.

Follow these strategies, trust your process, and get ready for a successful college season!

Finding Value in Veterans: A Look at Potentially Available Players in Your League

Every Campus to Canton (C2C) league operates differently when it comes to roster management and player availability. Some leagues have no in-season waivers, meaning any unrostered veterans remain locked until the supplemental draft. Others allow free-for-all waivers, creating opportunities for savvy managers to scoop up key contributors throughout the season. Some leagues take a middle-ground approach, implementing restricted waiver systems with limited pickups.

Because of these variations, the player pool in each league can look vastly different. With that in mind, we’ve compiled a list of veteran players who could still be available in your supplemental draft. These are guys who might have been overlooked in previous years but now present real value—whether as immediate college producers or potential NFL assets.

Below, you’ll find our rankings for each position, along with analysis of their upside, potential role, and how they stack up against incoming freshmen. If you're looking for our full rankings, including how these veterans compare to the 2025 freshman class, those can be found at the end of the article.

Let’s dive in.

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