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As part of our 2015 College Football DFS preview, let's take a look at the DFS targets for each team in the SEC Conference.
Georgia
Quarterback
University of Virginia transfer Greyson Lambert has been named the starting quarterback for the Bulldogs. The 6’5” junior started nine games last season and threw for 1,632 yards and 10 TDs. Lambert could be a good fit for a typical Georgia play-action offense, but new offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer may throw a few wrinkles into that. If he can achieve the efficiency of last year’s starter Hutson Mason – 21 TDs vs. 4 INTs – the Bulldogs will be in fine hands. Lambert was in competition with sophomore Brice Ramsey for the job. Ramsey was involved in limited action last season, completing 24 of 39 for 333 yards, 3 TDs and 2 INTs. Ramsey brings a strong arm and familiarity with the offense to the table, he could see time if Lambert falters.
Running Back
The nation’s top running back resides in Georgia and his name is Nick Chubb. The sophomore was selected to ESPN’s preseason All-American team and checks in at No.1 on our preseason rankings. He averaged an impressive 7.1 YPC while compiling 1,547 yards and 14 TDs in 2014 and tacked on 18 catches for 218 yards and 2 TDs for good measure. Chubb will play behind an offensive line that returns four starters and for an offense that will be breaking in a new quarterback. Expect a healthy increase in Chubb’s totals for 2015, as he did most of his damage as a backup and replacement for Todd Gurley when he was injured or suspended. Georgia is absolutely loaded in the backfield. Sony Michel and Keith Marshall are projected to be the primary backups.
Wide Receiver
The wide receiver position is a bit of a question mark for the Bulldogs in 2015. The top two receivers in 2014, Chris Conley and Michael Bennett, combined for 73 catches for 1,061 yards and 12 TDs. We can expect similar numbers in 2015 as the Bulldogs continue to be a run heavy offense. The receiving corps has talent but we recommend a wait and see approach to see if any emerge as the clear-cut top receiver. Names to keep in mind are Malcolm Mitchell, Isaiah McKenzie, Justin Scott-Wesley and Reggie Davis.
Tight End
Sophomore Jeb Blazevich returns and is a tight end to keep in mind on a week-to-week basis. He caught 18 passes for 269 yards and 2 TDS while being named to the Freshman All-SEC Team in 2014. The 6’5” Blazevich could see more targets come his way with a new quarterback at the helm. He comes in at No.18 on our preseason rankings and is very relevant for DFS.
Defense
Georgia is loaded with talent on the defensive side of the ball and finished 2014 as a Top 25 defense in both total yards allowed and points per game That being said, they can be scored upon and were involved in several high-scoring games last year. Look for Georgia to dominate lesser opponents but don’t be shy about playing others against them in the right matchup.
Mississippi State
Quarterback
Senior Dak Prescott is a Heisman Trophy candidate as one of the top quarterbacks in the nation and No.7 on our rankings. The dual-threat completed 61.6% of his passes for 3,449 yards, 27 TDs and 11 INTs. On the ground, Prescott was just as effective by rushing for 986 yards and 14 TDs. Prescott should only improve in his senior season and be even more productive. He may rely on his legs a bit less but remains one of the top dual-threat quarterbacks in all of college football. Prescott is a top NFL prospect and a great target for DFS. Junior Damian Williams is the backup quarterback.
Running Back
The Bulldogs will look to replace the impressive production of Josh Robinson who was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts. Robinson accounted for 1,573 combined yards and 12 total TDs in 2014. Junior Ashton Shumpert will handle the bulk of running back duties. He averaged 5.8 yards per carry in limited duty last season, carrying the ball 47 times for 274 yards and 2 TDs. Freshmen Dontavian Lee and Aeris Williams will also be in the mix for carries. We’ll sit tight until the backfield rotation shakes out, but if one emerges as the clear lead back he will be a strong target for DFS.
Wide Receiver
The Bulldogs have a talented group of wide receivers for Prescott to throw to. Junior De’Runnya Wilson had 47 receptions for 680 yards and 9 TDs in 2014. The 6’5”, 215 lb. receiver is a second-team All-SEC selection. Junior Fred Ross and senior Joe Morrow were productive last season, combining for 833 yards and 9 TDs. When looking for a receiver to pair up with Prescott for DFS, Wilson is the preferred choice but a clear-cut WR2 could prove to be a viable target as the season progresses.
Tight End
The tight end position at Mississippi State is not relevant for DFS purposes and can be safely avoided.
Defense
The Bulldogs have both a new defensive coordinator and several new starters. The team was stingy in the points department by allowing only 19.4 points per game but was vulnerable to big plays on offense. Pick your spots, but don’t be afraid to target opposing offensive players.
Auburn
Quarterback
Jeremy Johnson takes over the starting job in Auburn and comes in at No.28 in our preseason rankings. The 6’5” junior was productive in a limited role last season by completing 28 of 37 for 436 yards and 3 TDs. Johnson has an NFL-caliber arm and exciting potential in the Gus Malzahn offense. Last year’s starter, Nick Marshall, threw for 2,532 yards with 20 TDs and 7 INTs. Marshall also contributed an additional 798 yards rushing with 11 TDs. While Johnson is unlikely to produce similar numbers on the ground, he could very well eclipse Marshall’s totals through the air. A solid quarterback on an offense that can put up points, Johnson makes a great target for DFS.
Running Back
Auburn appears to be headed towards a running back by committee approach. Junior college transfer Jovon Robinson and returning sophomores Roc Thomas and Peyton Barber have been locked in battle to determine the depth chart. Regardless of who is tasked with pounding the rock, we can expect great productivity from the position as Auburn was a Top 25 rushing offense in both yards and TDs in 2014. Expect 2 of the 3 to handle the majority of carries. We like Robinson and Thomas to emerge as the primary ball carriers, with an edge to Robinson who we have ranked as our No.35 running back entering the season. Both backs will offer great upside on weekly basis depending on the matchup.
Wide Receiver
There are plenty of targets for Jeremy Johnson, but D’haquille Williams is at the top of the class. The returning senior was selected to the preseason All-SEC Team and comes in at No.17 on our rankings. He had 45 catches for 730 yards and 5 TDs as a junior college transfer in 2014. Williams will be the top target for Johnson and should be highly targeted for DFS as well. Ricardo Louis, Melvin Ray and Marcus Davis are the top names behind Williams. The WR2 for Auburn will be a source of fantasy points, but we have to see how the depth chart shakes out. For now, Williams is a solid weekly target and whoever emerges as the other starting wideout will be a name to keep on your radar as the season moves along.
Tight End
The tight end position for the Tigers produced a combined 13 catches for 172 yards and 3 TDs last season. Expect more of the same in 2015. Your salary cap dollars can be allocated elsewhere.
Defense
Auburn was in the middle of the pack last year for both yards allowed and points per game surrendered. Don’t be afraid to target players from an opponent this season in the right matchup, 2014’s results are littered with high-scoring affairs. Pick your spots wisely however, the talent level can stuff offensively challenged opponents.
Texas A&M
Quarterback
Kyle Allen has been named the starter and checks in at No.48 in our rankings. The sophomore started the final 5 games in 2014 and completed 61.5% of his passes for 1,322 yards, 16 TDs and 7 INTs. The Aggies passing offense will again rank in the top tier of the nation and Allen will benefit from a wealth of talent at the skill positions. Allen is a solid target for DFS and should post nice numbers with a full year at the helm. Talented freshman Kyler Murray will serve as the backup.
Running Back
The Aggies are working towards improving the running game and implementing a more physical element to complement the passing game. Senior Tra Carson will be the lead back. The 240 lb. back carried the ball 124 times for 581 yards and 5 TDs in 2014. Sophomore James White will serve as the RB2. White averaged 7.0 yards per carry last year – albeit in a limited role. We’ll see if the running game becomes a factor as projected. For now, we’ll recommend a hold for DFS but Carson can be an interesting option in the right situation.
Wide Receiver
Returning players Josh Reynolds, Speedy Noil and Ricky Seals-Jones will be joined by freshman Christian Kirk to form an absolutely loaded wide receiver corps. Reynolds is out top-ranked receiver of the bunch, coming in at No.27. The junior snagged 52 receptions for 842 yards and 13 TDs last season. Noil is the burner of the group and found the end zone on 5 occasions last year. Seals-Jones has great size and scored 4 TDs in 2014. If you’re looking for one receiver to pair up with Allen for DFS, Reynolds would be the top choice but a case could be made for all in the right situation.
Tight End
With all of the talent at wide receiver, the tight end position is not a focal point of the offense. You can safely avoid Aggies tight ends for DFS.
Defense
The pass-happy Aggies find themselves involved in several shootouts throughout the year and make a good target for opposing offensive players.
Alabama
Quarterback
Jake Coker is expected to be the starting quarterback. The senior was in the running to take the starting job last season but the competition was ultimately won by Blake Sims. Coker has been patiently waiting his turn and threw for 403 yards and 4 TDs last season. He is being challenged by redshirt freshman David Cornwell for snaps, with sophomore Cooper Bateman and freshman Blake Barnett also in the mix. Regardless of who winds up with the starting gig, expect them to assume a game manager type role. Sims’ full season production of 3,487 yards and 28 TDs through the air and an additional 350 yards and 7 TDs on the ground is probably out of reach. However, the Alabama quarterback could be a nice source of fantasy points in the right matchup. Take a wait and see approach until some stability develops and then keep them on your radar – especially on 2 QB sites – when facing a weak secondary.
Running Back
It’s Derrick Henry’s time to shine for the Crimson Tide and we expect him to be up to the task. We have the 242 lb. junior as the No.23 running back in our rankings. Henry was very productive in a complementary role to T.J. Yeldon in 2014, rushing for 990 yards and 11 TDs while adding on 5 catches for 133 yards and 2 TDs. We expect his numbers to increase significantly this year. You can feel confident rolling out Henry on a weekly basis with the exception of facing a top tier rushing defense. Behind Henry, Kenyan Drake and Damien Harris should be the primary backups. Either player can be productive in a complementary role, with a nod to Drake receiving the bulk of the work. Drake would become a must start in the event of injury to Henry.
Wide Receiver
The Alabama wide receivers have their work cut out for them to replace the production of NFL first-round draft choice Amari Cooper. We can safely assume that his eye-popping numbers of 124 catches for 1,727 yards and 16 TDs will not be threatened. Sophomores Robert Foster and ArDarius Stewart along with junior Chris Black will fill the largest roles. All three played on a limited basis last season. Oregon State transfer Richard Mullaney could also be in the mix. We recommend a hold rating on the Alabama receivers until a clear WR1 emerges.
Tight End
Perhaps the biggest beneficiary of the lack of experience at wide receiver will be O.J. Howard. The 6’6” junior caught 17 passes for 260 yards in 2014 but failed to find the end zone. Howard could see some additional targets while the wide receiver position shakes out and should be a key part of the passing game in 2015.
Defense
Tread lightly when targeting opponents of the Crimson Tide. The defense allowed only 16.6 points per game last year, good enough for fourth in the nation. A notable exception would be the annual Iron Bowl game with Auburn, which has been a high-scoring affair for two consecutive seasons.
Tennessee
Quarterback
Joshua Dobbs took over as starter last year and instantly improved the offense. The junior had a completion percentage of 63.6, passed for 1,206 yards with 9 TDs and 6 INTs and tacked on 469 rushing yards with 8 TDs. Tennessee won 5 of their final 7 games with Dobbs at the helm. We like Dobbs’ prospects for a full season and have him ranked as our No.17 quarterback. He is a dual-threat that offers great upside on a week-to-week basis and should be firmly on the radar for DFS. Tennessee will be counting on a full season of health from Dobbs as all backups are true freshmen.
Running Back
Jalen Hurd ran for 899 yards and 5 TDs while adding on 35 catches for 221 yards and another 2 TDs as a freshman. The needle is pointing up for the sophomore and he is ranked as our No.15 running back. An inconsistent offensive line was an issue in 2014 but the unit is expected to improve this year. The 6’4”, 240 lb. back could do some serious damage if that improvement comes to pass. Junior college transfer Alvin Kamara will assume RB2 duties and will see some action in a change of pace role.
Wide Receiver
Returning seniors Pig Howard and Von Pearson along with junior Marquez North form a talented trio of wide receivers for the Volunteers. Howard had 54 receptions for 618 yards and 1 TD while Pearson caught 38 balls for 393 yards and 5 TDs. North battled through some injuries last season but still produced 3 receptions for 320 yards and 4 TDs. We expect North to be the WR1 this year for Dobbs and the two could make for a nice stack in DFS with the right matchup.
Tight End
Sophomore Ethan Wolf returns after catching 23 passes for 212 yards last year. He is not featured enough to be relevant for DFS purposes.
Defense
Tennessee had a solid defense in 2014 that allowed only 23.9 points per game. While not necessarily a top target to play opposing players against, there’s no need to be shy with players in the right matchups.
Ole Miss
Quarterback
Clemson transfer Chad Kelly projects to be the starting quarterback and comes in at No. 35 on our rankings. The junior takes over the reins from the underrated Bo Wallace, who threw for 3,194 yards and 22 TDs during his senior campaign. Kelly possesses a rocket arm, good mobility and will benefit from the team’s strength at wide receiver as he learns the offense and transitions into a starting role. Ole Miss has the talent to be one of the better offenses in the SEC and Kelly could be a nice source of fantasy points in 2015. Ryan Buchanan should be the primary backup.
Running Back
The question mark for the Rebels offense lies in the running game.Returning senior Jaylen Walton is not your prototypical SEC running back at 5’8”, 172 lbs. He rushed for 586 yards and 5 TDs last season but improved play is expected from the offensive line in 2015. Sophomore Jordan Wilkins and junior Akeem Judd are behind Walton on the depth chart. Both bring more size to the table and whoever emerges as the RB2 could see a decent amount of carries. We’ll steer clear of the Rebels running backs to start the season and see if there is some improvement from the offensive line before buying.
Wide Receiver
Laquon Treadwell returns as the top receiver for Ole Miss and comes in at No. 32 on our rankings. The junior suffered a broken leg against Auburn last season but was very productive prior to the injury. Treadwell caught 48 passes for 632 yards and 5 TDs and has the full attention of NFL scouts. Ole Miss is very deep at the position with returning players Cody Core, Markell Pack and Quincy Adeboyejo joined by Washington transfer Damore’ea Stringfellow. Treadwell is a top option for DFS and whoever emerges as WR2 could be a decent weekly play depending on the matchup.
Tight End
Evan Engram is one of the top tight ends in college and comes in at No.5 in our rankings. He led all tight ends in the nation last year by averaging 17.4 yards per catch. Engram is a preseason first-team All-SEC selection and caught 38 passes for 662 yards and 2 TDs in 2014. He is one of the top tight end choices for DFS.
Defense
Ole Miss led the nation in points allowed per game last year at 13.8. They have a ton of talent and are expected to play at a similar level in 2015. Look elsewhere when considering an opposing player facing the Ole Miss defense.
Arkansas
Quarterback
The efficient Brandon Allen returns as starting quarterback for the Razorbacks. The senior completed 56% of his passes last year while compiling 2,285 yards, 20 TDs and 5 INTs. The team has been run oriented and had two 1,000 yard rushers last season. New offensive coordinator Dan Enos may choose to open things up a bit more, but we’ll take a wait and see approach. Barring a major change in offensive philosophy, Allen can be safely left on the sideline for DFS.
Running Back
Alex Collins formed a productive two-headed monster with Jonathan Williams last season. The junior will carry the load in the backfield in 2015 as Williams has been lost for the year with a foot injury. Collins comes in at No.28 in our rankings and should easily exceed his 2014 output. He ran for 1,100 yards and 12 TDs in a timeshare, the sky could be the limit in 2015. Collins makes for a strong play on a week-to-week basis, barring facing off against a top-tier rushing defense. Kody Walker will be the backup.
Wide Receiver
Keon Hatcher and Dominique Reed are in line to be the top 2 wide receivers. Barring the aforementioned change in offensive philosophy, they can be avoided for DFS purposes. Allen’s 20 TDs were spread around to multiple targets. Hatcher led all receivers with 558 yards on the season.
Tight End
One constant for the Razorbacks passing game will be tight end Hunter Henry. The 6’5” junior comes in at No.6 on our tight end rankings and was a preseason All-SEC first-team selection. Henry had 37 receptions for 513 yards and 2 TDs last season. He is one of the most DFS relevant tight ends in all of college football and deserves consideration on a weekly basis.
Defense
Arkansas allowed 20.3 points per game last season, good enough for 15th in the nation. They closed out the season in impressive fashion by shutting out LSU and Ole Miss in consecutive weeks, bookended by allowing 24 points total in games against Mississippi State and Missouri. The defense still has plenty of talent but may take a small step back due to departing seniors. Still not a wise choice to target for DFS until we know for sure and there will be better options to spend your salary cap on.
LSU
Quarterback
Sophomore Brandon Harris has earned the starting job we have him ranked as our No.72 quarterback. Harris saw limited action last season and while he has some potential with a larger role in the offense, there are better options to focus on for DFS based on last years’ conservative offensive scheme. If he shows some upside on the ground early in the season, he may be on the radar for 2 QB sites later in the year. Junior Anthony Jennings will serve as the backup. Jennings played the majority of snaps last year. LSU quarterbacks as a whole produced 2,118 yards and 17 TDs in 2014.
Running Back
Leonard Fournette will be the top option for the LSU offense and we have him ranked as our No.30 running back. The 230 lb. sophomore ran for 1,034 yards and 10 TDs in 2014 and can only be expected to improve this year. He was a first-team selection for the preseason All-SEC Coaches team. LSU ran the ball 621 times last year versus only 276 passing attempts. Even if they air it out a bit more in 2015, Fournette is a safe bet for a high-level of production and a solid target for DFS. Sophomore Darrel Williams projects to be the primary backup and should have a complementary role.
Wide Receiver
The wide receivers have the talent to produce but would benefit from both improved quarterback play and more opportunities. We have junior Travin Dural as our No.85 wide receiver to start the season. Dural has huge playmaking ability as evidenced by his 20.5 yards per catch and 7 TDs last season – with 8 of his 37 receptions going for 30 yards or more. Sophomore Malachi Dupre chipped in 318 yards and 5 TDs in 2014 and should see an increased role this year. Keep both names in mind as high-upside plays in the right matchup, but we have to see more from the passing game before they become viable players on a weekly basis.
Tight End
Tight ends have historically filled a blocking role at LSU. There have been some rumblings that they may receive some more targets in 2015, but there are no viable recommendations at the position for the team at this time.
Defense
LSU finished third in the nation last year by allowing only 16.4 points per game. As with any team, they can put up the occasional less than stellar performance, but your salary cap dollars will be better spent elsewhere than targeting an opponent of LSU for DFS.
Missouri
Quarterback
Maty Mauk will remain behind center for the Tigers. The junior offered mixed results in 2014 with several high-level performances and some maddeningly inconsistent ones. Mauk completed 53.4% of his passes while throwing for 2,648 yards, 25 TDs and 13 INTs. He added on an additional 373 yards and 2 TDs on the ground. Part of the issues last year was a shoulder injury, but Mauk is fully healthy entering 2015. Mauk receives the benefit of playing behind an experienced offensive line but will be throwing to an inexperienced group of wide receivers. We have Mauk ranked at No.67 in our quarterback rankings. He can be a solid DFS target against the right opponent, especially in non-conference play. Eddie Printz will hold down backup quarterback duties.
Running Back
Russell Hansbrough returns for his senior year and will be the primary running back for Missouri. He rushed for 1,084 yards and 10 TDs but only produced four 100-yard plus rushing performances. Hansbrough shared time with Marcus Murphy in 2014 and could be in line for an increased workload with the departure of Murphy to the NFL. Another sign pointing to an increase in carries is the group of unknowns behind him, with the returning Ish Witter projected to be the RB2. We have Hansbrough ranked as our No. 40 running back for 2015 and he’ll make for a strong play against weaker opponents while remaining in the mix for a spot on our rosters versus stronger squads.
Wide Receiver
The Tigers face the unenviable task of replacing their top 3 wide receivers from last season, creating a lot of question marks at the position. Returning players Nate Brown, Wesley Leftwich and J’Mon Moore are joined by a host of freshmen to jockey for position on the depth chart. The early part of the season could see heavy doses of the running game and scrambles for yardage by Mauk – both planned and unplanned. We’ll take a wait and see approach until a clear WR1 and WR2 emerge.
Tight End
Sean Culkin returns and the 6’6” junior figures to see a few extra targets while the receiver position shakes out. He caught 20 passes for 174 yards and 1 TD last season. Not a particularly relevant play for DFS, but could be used as a salary saver in the early part of the season on sites that require a tight end.
Defense
Missouri has solid talent on defense and finished 26th in 2014 with 21.4 points per game allowed. They can give up chunks of yardage but mostly kept their opponents in check. Play the matchups, don’t hesitate with players from a strong offense playing against them but lean towards not playing players from questionable offenses.
Kentucky
Quarterback
Junior Patrick Towles comes in at No.58 in our quarterback rankings. He threw for 2,718 yards with 14 TDs and 9 INTs last season. Towles picked up another 305 yards and 6 TDs on the ground. The Wildcats have a new offensive coordinator and good depth at wide receiver, Towles could take a leap forward in his second year as starter. Redshirt freshman Drew Barker is a top recruit and will serve as the backup.
Running Back
Sophomore Stanley Williams will have an increased role and checks in at No.43 on our rankings. Williams contributed 648 combined yards and 6 total TDs as a freshman. He will be the primary ball carrier for Kentucky and could see a nice increase in touches with a new offensive coordinator. Sophomore Mikel Horton and junior JoJo Kemp should see some time as well, but Williams is the choice for DFS. He could be a sneaky good play in the early part of the season.
Wide Receiver
Good depth but no real stars or clear-cut WR1. Junior Ryan Timmons led Wildcat wide receivers in 2014 with 45 catches for 536 yards and 2 TDs. Beyond Timmons, four sophomores – Garrett Johnson, T.V. Williams, Blake Bone and Dorian Baker – will compete for time. Johnson is the most intriguing of the bunch, but we’ll have to see how the depth chart shakes out. Consider the Wildcat receivers a hold until a clear-cut WR1 emerges.
Tight End
Kentucky is young at the tight end position and not expected to provide any DFS relevant options.
Defense
Kentucky can be scored upon as evidenced by allowing 31.3 points per game in 2014. Feel free to roll out opposing offensive players.
South Carolina
Quarterback
Sophomore Connor Mitch will take the reins for the Gamecocks in 2015. Mitch threw only 6 passes in 2014 and will undergo some trial by fire when the regular season begins. He is not DFS relevant at this point but Steve Spurrier has a good history with developing quarterbacks. Avoid for now and see if he develops into a possible DFS target as the season moves along. Perry Orth and Lorenz Nunez will compete for backup duties.
Running Back
Senior Brandon Wilds will assume lead back duties for the Gamecocks. Wilds was productive in a smaller role last year by averaging 5.4 yards per carry. He ran the ball 106 times for 570 yards and 4 TDs while adding on 18 catches for 143 yards with 1 TD. We have the 216 lb. back ranked at No.34 in our rankings. He may be a sneaky good play for DFS, especially in the early part of the season with a new starting quarterback behind center. Sophomore David Williams will serve as the RB2.
Wide Receiver
Pharoh Cooper is a high-level talent that earned first-team All-SEC honors last season. The junior caught 69 balls for 1,136 yards and 9 TDs. Cooper showed his versatility by getting involved in the ground game as well, carrying the ball 27 times for 200 yards and 2 TDs. He checks in at No.59 in our rankings. We like Cooper’s talent and he has the potential to rank much higher, but an inexperienced quarterback and lack of depth behind him leads to questions about his overall production. Cooper is definitely on the radar for DFS purposes and becomes a must-start when facing a weak secondary. Behind Cooper is an inexperienced group including senior Shamier Jeffery and redshirt freshman Deebo Samuel.
Tight End
Senior Jerell Adams could see a bump in targets from the new quarterback and help offset the inexperience at wide receiver. The 6’6” Adams snagged 21 balls for 279 yards and 1 TD last year. We’ll take a wait and see approach to see how the offense develops, but Adams is a name to keep in mind as the season moves forward.
Defense
Feel free to employ opposing players against the Gamecocks. The team surrendered 31.2 points per game last year and allowed opponents to accumulate 5,203 total yards.
Florida
Quarterback
Redshirt freshman Will Grier is expected to be the starter for the Gators. The Gators have a new head coach in Jim McElwain who will run a pro-style offense. It’s best to avoid Grier for DFS until we have a read on how he will handle starting duties. Sophomore Treon Harris will return as the backup and may see time as well. Harris threw for 1,019 yards, 9 TDs and 4 INTs last season.
Running Back
Kelvin Taylor will be the primary ball carrier for 2015. The junior was productive in a smaller role last season, carrying the ball 116 times for 565 yards and 6 TDs. We have him ranked as our No.68 running back. He could see a fairly heavy workload in the beginning of the year with a new starting quarterback and makes for a name to keep in mind for DFS with the right matchup. Freshmen Jordan Scarlett and Jordan Cronkrite will be the primary backs behind Taylor.
Wide Receiver
Junior Demarcus Robinson will be the WR1 for the Gators. He posted solid numbers in 2014 with 53 receptions for 853 yards and 7 TDs. Robinson comes in at No.79 in our rankings and will be in play for DFS as the matchups dictate. Sophomore Brandon Powell will be the WR2. He caught 15 passes for 147 yards and 1 TD last season.
Tight End
Senior Jake McGee missed 2014 with a broken leg and received a medical redshirt. He transferred from Virginia where he caught 43 passes for 395 yards and 2 TDs in 2013. McGee is relevant for DFS and comes in at No.23 on our tight end rankings. He is expected to play a big role in the pro-style offense.
Defense
The Gators were pretty stingy last year, allowing only 21.2 points per game and 3,394 total yards. The secondary is top notch and returns a bunch of talent. A new defensive coordinator is in place so we’ll take a wait and see approach for DFS, but lean towards not targeting them in the early going.
Vanderbilt
Quarterback
There is a lot of uncertainty at quarterback for the Commodores with the departure of projected starter Patton Robinette after spring practice. Sophomore Johnny McCrary is expected to win the job. He threw for 985 yards with 9 TDs and 8 INTs in 2014. You can safely avoid the Commodores quarterback for DFS.
Running Back
Sophomore Ralph Webb will be the lead back and should see all the work he can handle. He rushed for 907 yards and 4 TDs as a freshman and comes in as our No.94 running back. Sophomore Dallas Rivers projects to be the backup, but the depth chart behind Webb is pretty muddled. Webb could make for a decent play against weaker opponents but should be avoided against a really strong one.
Wide Receiver
The Commodores have already lost top receiver C.J. Duncan to injury and the depth chart is pretty unclear. Avoid this position for DFS.
Tight End
Senior Steven Scheu should benefit the most from the uncertainty at wide receiver. The 6’5”, 245 lb. tight end snagged 39 balls for 525 yards and 4 TDs in 2014. He is our No.12 ranked tight end and worthy of DFS consideration on a weekly basis.
Defense
Vanderbilt gave up 33 points per game in 2014 and we can expect more of the same this season. Opposing offensive players should be on your radar for DFS.
