Two weeks of college football are officially in the books, which means we finally have some real production to evaluate. It also means we have to balance what we are seeing on the field with the reality that we are still dealing with extremely small samples.
That is what makes this point of the season so much fun for devy managers. Player values are already moving, new names are emerging, and a few established assets are giving us reasons to reevaluate where they belong in the rankings.
For this episode of The Devy Royale, Jay and I handed out our early-season Devy Superlatives.
The Players We Want Most
We started by selecting the quarterback, running back, and wide receiver we would most want to acquire based on what we have seen so far.
At quarterback, I planted my flag on Mississippi State’s Kamario Taylor, while Jay selected Miami’s Darian Mensah. Mensah has been nearly flawless statistically, but Taylor’s combination of production, aggressive downfield approach, and long-term upside makes this one of the more interesting debates of the show.
We also discussed Memphis running back Jaylin Carter, Florida running back Jadan Baugh, Miami wide receiver Malachi Toney, and Ohio State superstar Jeremiah Smith.
Freshmen Making an Immediate Impact
The freshman class is already producing several players who could become foundational devy assets.
My Freshman Spotlight went to USC wide receiver Trent Mosley, who has turned 13 receptions into 255 yards and four touchdowns. Jay selected Nebraska running back Jamal Rule, who is averaging over nine yards per attempt through his first 23 carries.
Neither player entered the season with the same level of attention as the elite names in the class, but both have forced their way into the early conversation.
Breakouts, Surprises, and Changing Values
We also identified our biggest breakouts, biggest surprises, and the players whose devy stock has changed the most.
That discussion included:
Ole Miss wide receiver Deuce Alexander
Rutgers wide receiver KJ Duff
Missouri quarterback Austin Simmons
Duke running back Nate Sheppard
Michigan quarterback Bryce Underwood
Missouri wide receiver Donovan Olugbode
Some of these players are becoming legitimate devy risers. Others require a little more patience before we make a major adjustment. The goal is not to overreact to every big performance. It is to identify which production is supported by opportunity, efficiency, and traits that can continue translating throughout the season.
Watch and Listen to the Full Episode
Jay and I break down every selection, compare our picks, and discuss what these early performances mean for each player’s long-term devy value.
Watch Week 2 Devy Superlatives: Breakouts, Risers & More below.
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