FCS Player of the Year Update

[smallcollegefbfan]

2017 FCS PLAYER OF THE YEAR CANDIDATES
UPDATE – NOVEMBER 5, 2017

MY PAYTON CANDIDATES (20)
WR Jaelon Acklin, Western Illinois, Sr.- 63 catches, 1096 yards, 17.4avg, 8 TD, 121.8 yds/gm, 14 carries, 209 yards, 14.9avg, 3 TD in 9 games.
QB Jeremiah Briscoe, Sam Houston State, Sr.- 206-368, 3079 yards, 27 TD, 8 INT, 56%, 342.1 yds/gm, 14 carries, 31 yards, 2 TD in 9 games.
QB Stephen Calvert, Liberty, Soph.- 218-368, 2797 yards, 24 TD, 5 INT, 59.2%, 310.8 yds/gm, 30 carries, -23 yards, 1 TD in 9 games.
QB Taryn Christion, South Dakota State, Jr.- 159-260, 2383 yards, 23 TD, 4 INT, 61.2%, 264.8 yds/gm, 63 carries, 329 yards, 5.2avg, 6 TD in 9 games.
WR Keelan Doss, UC Davis, Jr.- 91 catches, 1233 yards, 13.5avg, 7 TD, 137 yds/gm in 9 games.
TE Dallas Goedert, South Dakota State, Sr.- 48 catches, 816 yards, 17.0avg, 4 TD, 90.7 yds/gm in 9 games.
QB Gage Gubrud, Eastern Washington, Jr.- 244-390, 2897 yards, 22 TD, 12 INT, 62.6%, 321.9 yds/gm, 74 carries, 169 yards, 4 TD in 9 games.
QB Hayden Hildebrand, Central Arkansas, Sr.- 150-221, 2366 yards, 23 TD, 7 INT, 67.9%, 262.9 yds/gm, 39 carries, 104 yards, 1 TD in 9 games.
QB Devlin Hodges, Samford, Jr.- 263-393, 3021 yards, 24 TD, 9 INT, 66.9%, 335.7 yds/gm, 72 carries, 125 yards, 3 TD in 9 games.
QB Chad Kanoff, Princeton, Sr.- 224-301, 2576 yards, 22 TD, 7 INT, 74.4%, 322 yds/gm, 26 carries, 75 yards, 1 TD in 8 games.
QB Kyle Lauletta, Richmond, Sr.- 241-370, 3212 yards, 26 TD, 9 INT, 65.1%, 356.9 yds/gm, 54 carries, 97 yards, 3 TD in 9 games.
RB Josh Mack, Maine, Soph.- 191 carries, 1152 yards, 6.0avg, 6 TD, 144 yds/gm, 26 catches, 180 yards in 8 games.
WR Neil O’Connor, New Hampshire, Jr.- 70 catches, 1129 yards, 16.1avg, 10 TD, 125.4 yds/gm, 2 carries, 5 yards, 3-3, 95 yards, 1 TD in 9 game.s
OT Brandon Parker, North Carolina A&T, Sr.- 5-time MEAC OL of Week in 2017
QB Lamar Raynard, North Carolina A&T, Jr.- 159-240, 2302 yards, 23 TD, 5 INT, 66.2%, 255.8 yds/gm, 36 carries, 106 yards, 3 TD in 9 games.
QB Bryan Schor, James Madison, Sr.- 152-219, 1814 yards, 21 TD, 9 INT, 69.4%, 201.6 yds/gm, 83 carries, 194 yards, 3 TD in 9 games.
WR Nathan Stewart, Sam Houston State, Soph.- 44 catches, 1057 yards, 24.0avg, 8 TD, 117.4 yds/gm in 9 games.
QB Chris Streveler, South Dakota, Sr.- 201-304, 2718 yards, 21 TD, 4 INT, 66.1%, 302 yds/gm, 112 carries, 477 yards, 4.3avg, 8 TD in 9 games.
RB Roc Thomas, Jacksonville State, Sr.- 133 carries, 834 yards, 6.3avg, 9 TD, 92.7 yds/gm, 14 catches, 226 yards in 9 games.
WR Justin Watson, Penn, Sr.- 60 catches, 843 yards, 14.1avg, 12 TD, 105.4 yds/gm, 9 carries, 47 yards in 8 games.

ADDED
TE Dallas Goedert, South Dakota State, Sr.- 48 catches, 816 yards, 17.0avg, 4 TD, 90.7 yds/gm in 9 games.
WR Neil O’Connor, New Hampshire, Jr.- 70 catches, 1129 yards, 16.1avg, 10 TD, 125.4 yds/gm, 2 carries, 5 yards, 3-3, 95 yards, 1 TD in 9 game.s

REMOVED
QB Case Cookus, Northern Arizona, Soph.- 207-3351, 2675 yards, 19 TD, 4 INT, 59%, 297.2 yds/gm, 37 carries, -38 yards, 1 TD in 9 games.
RB Detrez Newsome, Western Carolina, Sr.- 133 carries, 933 yards, 7.0avg, 8 TD, 133.3 yds/gm, 7 catches, 99 yards in 7 games.

CONSIDERED
QB Chandler Burks, Kennesaw State, Jr.- 46-100, 825 yards, 5 TD, 2 INT, 46%, 91.7 yds/gm, 169 carries, 755 yards, 4.5avg, 11 TD in 9 games.
QB Case Cookus, Northern Arizona, Soph.- 207-3351, 2675 yards, 19 TD, 4 INT, 59%, 297.2 yds/gm, 37 carries, -38 yards, 1 TD in 9 games.
WR Davion Davis, Sam Houston State, Jr.- 53 catches, 828 yards, 15.6avg, 11 TD, 92 yds/gm in 9 games.
WR Jesper Horsted, Princeton, Jr.- 74 catches, 929 yards, 12.6avg, 10 TD, 116.1 yds/gm, 2 carries, 8 yards in 8 games.
QB Anthony Lawrence, San Diego, Jr.- 179-267, 2274 yards, 25 TD, 1 INT, 67%, 252.7 yds/gm, 19 carries, 38 yards, 1 TD in 9 games.
QB Jake Maier, UC Davis, Soph.- 240-339, 3033 yards, 22 TD, 8 INT, 70.8%, 337 yds/gm, 40 carries, -15 yards, 1 TD in 9 games.
QB Brad Mayes, Lehigh, Jr.- 208-337, 2925 yards, 25 TD, 12 INT, 61.7%, 325 yds/gm, 47 carries, -11 yards, 2 TD in 9 games.
RB Detrez Newsome, Western Carolina, Sr.- 133 carries, 933 yards, 7.0avg, 8 TD, 133.3 yds/gm, 7 catches, 99 yards in 7 games.
QB Peter Pujals, Holy Cross, Sr.- 220-394, 2500 yards, 15 TD, 7 INT, 55.8%, 250 yds/gm, 69 carries, 85 yards, 2 TD in 10 games.
QB Daniel Smith, Campbell, Fr.- 126-233, 1742 yards, 18 TD, 6 INT, 54.1%, 193.6 yds/gm, 119 carries, 1188 yards, 10.avg, 11 TD, 132 yds/gm in 9 games.
QB Tommy Stuart, Duquesne, Sr.- 157-230, 1914 yards, 23 TD, 6 INT, 68.3%, 212.7 yds/gm, 64 carries, 250 yards, 4 TD in 9 games.
RB De’Lance Turner, Alcorn State, Sr.- 128 carries, 1009 yards, 7.9avg, 6 TD, 112.1 yds/gm, 17 catches, 171 yards, 3 TD in 9 games.


TOP 5 (IN ALPHA ORDER)
QB Jeremiah Briscoe, Sam Houston State, Sr.- 206-368, 3079 yards, 27 TD, 8 INT, 56%, 342.1 yds/gm, 14 carries, 31 yards, 2 TD in 9 games.
QB Hayden Hildebrand, Central Arkansas, Sr.- 150-221, 2366 yards, 23 TD, 7 INT, 67.9%, 262.9 yds/gm, 39 carries, 104 yards, 1 TD in 9 games.
QB Kyle Lauletta, Richmond, Sr.- 241-370, 3212 yards, 26 TD, 9 INT, 65.1%, 356.9 yds/gm, 54 carries, 97 yards, 3 TD in 9 games.
QB Lamar Raynard, North Carolina A&T, Jr.- 159-240, 2302 yards, 23 TD, 5 INT, 66.2%, 255.8 yds/gm, 36 carries, 106 yards, 3 TD in 9 games.
QB Chris Streveler, South Dakota, Sr.- 201-304, 2718 yards, 21 TD, 4 INT, 66.1%, 302 yds/gm, 112 carries, 477 yards, 4.3avg, 8 TD in 9 games.


MY BUCHANAN CANDIDATES (20)
DE Andrew Ankrah, James Madison, Sr.- 38 TKL, 13 TFL, 7 SACKS, 1 PBU, 1 QBH, 2 FR, 2 FF in 9 games.
S Mike Basile, Monmouth, Sr.- 97 TKL, 8.5 TFL, 2 SACKS, 1 INT, 4 PBU, 1 FF, 2 BLK in 9 games.
S Marlon Bridges, Jacksonville State, Soph.- 62 TKL, 6 TFL, 2 INT/returned one for a TD, 5 PBU, 1 BLK in 9 games.
LB Brandon Bryant, Lafayette, Sr.- 116 TKL, 8 TFL, 3 SACKS, 1 INT, 1 QBH in 9 games.
S Elijah Campbell, Northern Iowa, Sr.- 41 TKL, 3.5 TFL, 1 SACK, 3 INT, 12 PBU, 1 FR, 3 FF in 8 games.
LB Garrett Dolan, Houston Baptist, Sr.- 115 TKL, 9 TFL, 5 QBH in 9 games.
DE Ahmad Gooden, Samford, Jr.- 73 TKL, 13 TFL, 5.5 SACKS, 8 QBH, 1 FR, 1 FF in 9 games.
DE Darin Greenfield, South Dakota, Soph.- 41 TKL, 16.5 TFL, 6 SACKS, 1 PBU, 9 QBH in 9 games.
DE P.J. Hall, Sam Houston State, Sr.- 34 tackles, 12.5 TFL, 4.5 SACKS, 4 PBU, 1 QBH, 1 FF, 2 BLK in 7 games.
DE Darius Jackson, Jacksonville State, Sr.- 41 TKL, 15.5 TFL, 4 SACKS, 1 PBU, 14 QBH, 2 FR, 2 FF in 9 games.
DT Dalton Keene, Illinois State, Sr.- 37 TKL, 10.5 TFL, 6 SACKS, 6 PBU, 8 QBH, 2 FR, 1 FF in 9 games.
LB Darius Leonard, South Carolina State, Sr.- 95 TKL, 7 TFL, 3.5 SACKS, 2 INT/returned one for a TD, 1 PBU, 7 QBH, 1 FF in 8 games.
LB Nick McBeath, Holy Cross, Sr.- 105 TKL, 11.5 TFL, 3.5 SACKS, 2 INT, 4 PBU, 3 QBH, 2 FR, 1 FF in 10 games.
LB Warren Messer, Elon, Jr.- 84 TKL, 7.5 TFL, 4 SACKS, 2 INT, 3 PBU, 5 QBH, 1 FF, 1 SAF in 9 games.
DE Jonathan Petersen, San Diego, Sr.- 33 TKL, 17 TFL, 12 SACKS, 7 QBH, 1 FR, 5 FF in 9 games.
CB Tremon Smith, Central Arkansas, Sr.- 26 TKL, 0.5 TFL, 5 INT/returned one for TD, 10 PBU in 9 games.
LB Brett Taylor, Western Illinois, Sr.- 125 TKL, 10.5 TFL, 1.5 SCK, 4 PBU, 1 QBH, 1 FF in 9 games.
LB Sione Teuehema, Southeastern Louisiana, Sr.- 73 TKL, 17 TFL, 9 SACKS, 1 PBU, 6 QBH, 2 FF in 10 games.
CB D’Montre Wade, Murray State, Sr.- 25 TKL, 2 TFL, 6 INT, 4 PBU in 8 games.
CB Rock Ya-Sin, Presbyterian, Jr.- 39 TKL, 1 TFL, 5 INT, 3 PBU in 9 games.

ADDED
S Elijah Campbell, Northern Iowa, Sr.- 41 TKL, 3.5 TFL, 1 SACK, 3 INT, 12 PBU, 1 FR, 3 FF in 8 games.
CB D’Montre Wade, Murray State, Sr.- 25 TKL, 2 TFL, 6 INT, 4 PBU in 8 games.
CB Rock Ya-Sin, Presbyterian, Jr.- 39 TKL, 1 TFL, 5 INT, 3 PBU in 9 games.

REMOVED
LB Jared Farley, Northern Iowa, Sr.- 94 TKL, 5.5 TFL, 1 SACK, 1 INT, 5 PBU, 1 QBH, 2 FR/returned one for a TD in 9 games.
DE Emmanuel Olenga, Campbell, Soph.- 66 TKL, 13.5 TFL, 7.5 SACKS, 1 PBU, 7 QBH, 2 FR, 2 FF in 10 games.
S Kailik Williams, The Citadel, Sr.- 49 TKL, 3.5 TFL, 0.5 SCK, 2 INT, 3 PBU, 1 FR, 2 FF in 8 games.

CONSIDERED
LB Josh Buss, Montana, Jr.- 89 TKL, 12.5 TFL, 5.5 SACKS, 1 INT, 4 PBU, 2 QBH in 9 games.
LB De’Arius Christmas, Grambling State, Jr.- 63 TKL, 12 TFL, 3.5 SACKS, 1 PBU, 5 QBH, FR, 2 FF in 9 games.
S Tre Dempsey, North Dakota State, Sr.- 30 TKL, 5 INT/returned one for a TD, 2 PBU in 9 games.
CB Malik Duncan, Saint Francis (PA), Sr.- 31 TKL, 3 INT/returned one for a TD, 4 PBU, Q QBH, 1 FR in 9 games.
DE Anthony Ellis, Charleston Southern, Sr.- 41 TKL, 12.5 TFL, 8 SACKS, 2 INT, 1 PBU, 8 QBH, 1 FR, 3 FF, 1 BLK in 9 games.
LB Jared Farley, Northern Iowa, Sr.- 94 TKL, 5.5 TFL, 1 SACK, 1 INT, 5 PBU, 1 QBH, 2 FR/returned one for a TD in 9 games.
LB Gerald Ferguson, Robert Morris, Sr.- 61 TKL, 15.5 TFL, 8.5 SACKS, 2 QBH, 2 FR, 2 FF in 9 games.
CB Davontae Harris, Illinois State, Sr.- 51 TKL, 4.5 TFL, 2 SACKS, 2 INT, 7 PBU, 3 QBH in 9 games.
DT Eric Jackson, Central Arkansas, Sr.- 51 TKL, 15 TFL, 10 SACKS, 2 PBU in 9 games.
DE Richard Jarvis, Brown, Sr.- 55 TKL, 10 TFL, 6 SACKS, 1 PBU, 4 QBH, 4 FF, 1 SAF in 8 games.
LB Mario Jenkins, Idaho State, Sr.- 101 TKL, 6.5 TFL, 1.5 SACKS, 1 PBU, 2 QBH, 1 FR, 2 FF in 10 games.
LB Brian Lipscomb, VMI, Jr.- 64 TKL, 15.5 TFL, 7.5 SACKS, 3 PBU, 3 QBH, 2 FF in 10 games.
DE Emmanuel Olenga, Campbell, Soph.- 66 TKL, 13.5 TFL, 7.5 SACKS, 1 PBU, 7 QBH, 2 FR, 2 FF in 10 games.
LB Matthew Oplinger, Yale, Sr.- 29 TKL, 12.5 TFL, 9.5 SACKS, 1 PBU, 1 QBH, 1 SAF in 8 games.
CB Phillip Parham, Lafayette, Sr.- 47 TKL, 1 TFL, 6 INT, 10 PBU, 1 QBH in 9 games.
DE Tucker Schye, Montana, Sr.- 42 TKL, 13.5 TFL, 6.5 SACKS, 2 PBU, 1 QBH, 2 FR, 2 FF, 1 BLK in 9 games.
DE Jaison Williams, Austin Peay, Soph.- 39 TKL, 11.5 TFL, 9.5 SACKS, 1 PBU, 9 QBH, 1 FR, 4 FF in 10 games.
S Kailik Williams, The Citadel, Sr.- 49 TKL, 3.5 TFL, 0.5 SCK, 2 INT, 3 PBU, 1 FR, 2 FF in 8 games.


TOP 5 (IN ALPHA ORDER)
DE Ahmad Gooden, Samford, Jr.- 73 TKL, 13 TFL, 5.5 SACKS, 8 QBH, 1 FR, 1 FF in 9 games.
DE Darius Jackson, Jacksonville State, Sr.- 41 TKL, 15.5 TFL, 4 SACKS, 1 PBU, 14 QBH, 2 FR, 2 FF in 9 games.
LB Darius Leonard, South Carolina State, Sr.- 95 TKL, 7 TFL, 3.5 SACKS, 2 INT/returned one for a TD, 1 PBU, 7 QBH, 1 FF in 8 games.
LB Brett Taylor, Western Illinois, Sr.- 125 TKL, 10.5 TFL, 1.5 SCK, 4 PBU, 1 QBH, 1 FF in 9 games.
LB Sione Teuehema, Southeastern Louisiana, Sr.- 73 TKL, 17 TFL, 9 SACKS, 1 PBU, 6 QBH, 2 FF in 10 games.


JERRY RICE AWARD CANDIDATES (21)
LB Bryson Armstrong, Kennesaw State- 68 TKL, 7 TFL, 7 SACKS, 3 INT, 5 PBU, 3 FR, 1 FF, 1 BLK in 9 games.
QB Grant Breneman, Colgate- 111-193, 1365 yards, 15 TD, 2 INT, 57.5%, 170.6 yds/gm, 106 carries, 344 yards, 5 TD in 8 games.
QB Davis Cheek, Elon- 137-216, 1821 yards, 13 TD, 7 INT, 63.4%, 202.3 yds/gm, 45 carries, 104 yards, 2 TD in 9 games.
LB Jabril Cox, North Dakota State- 40 TKL, 6.5 TFL, 3 SACKS, 2 PBU, 2 QBH, 3 FR, 1 FF in 9 games.
LB Glenn Cunningham, Fordham- 75 TKL, 7.5 TFL, 4.5 SACK, 1 INT, 9 QBH, 2 FR, 2 FF in 9 games.
RB Zane Dudek, Yale- 99 carries, 889 yards, 9.0avg, 11 TD, 111.1 yds/gm, 16 catches, 147 yards, 1 TD in 8 games.
RB Wesley Dugger, Davidson- 190 carries, 940 yards, 4.9avg, 7 TD, 104.4 yds/gm, 6 catches, 50 yards in 9 games.
LB Reynard Ellis, Furman- 57 TKL, 2 TFL, 1 SACK, 1 INT, 1 PBU, 1 QBH in 8 games.
LB Jaron Grayer, Maine- 70 TKL, 4.5 TFL, 2 SACKS, 2 FF in 8 games.
RB Pete Guerriero, Monmouth- 129 carries, 768 yards, 6.0avg, 7 TD, 96 yds/gm, 12 catches, 63 yards in 8 games.
QB Gresch Jensen, Montana- 130-220, 1977 yards, 16 TD, 9 INT, 59.1%, 247.1 yds/gm, 45 carries, 138 yards, 5 TD in 8 games.
DE Anthony Knighton, Southern Illinois- 28 TKL, 9.5 TFL, 5.5 SACKS, 1 PBU, 5 QBH, 1 FF in 9 games.
RB Torrance Marable, Presbyterian- 142 carries, 726 yards, 5.1avg, 3 TD, 80.7 yds/gm, 7 catches, 89 yards, 2 TD in 9 games.
CB Franklin McCain, North Carolina A&T- 35 TKL, 1 TFL, 5 INT/returned three for TDs, 7 PBU in 9 games.
QB Caylin Newton, Howard- 107-215, 2014 yards, 13 TD, 9 INT, 49.8%, 223.8 yds/gm, 133 carries, 681 yards, 5.1avg, 10 TD, 75.7 yds/gm in 9 games.
QB Kaelan Riley, Mercer- 156-254, 1884 yards, 13 TD, 7 INT, 61.4%, 209.3 yds/gm, 70 carries, 167 yards, 3 TD in 9 games.
QB Daniel Smith, Campbell- 126-233, 1742 yards, 18 TD, 6 INT, 54.1%, 193.6 yds/gm, 119 carries, 1188 yards, 10.avg, 11 TD, 132 yds/gm in 9 games.
RB Isaiah Totten, North Carolina Central- 104 carries, 615 yards, 5.9avg, 4 TD, 68.3 yds/gm, 6 catches, 19 yards, 11 KR, 215 yards in 9 games.
CB Charles “CJ” Wall, Princeton- 33 TKL, 3 TFL, 3 INT, 7 PBU, 1 FR, 2 FF in 8 games.
CB Mark Williams, Eastern Illinois- 47 TKL, 3 INT/returned one for a TD, 8 PBU, 1 FR in 10 games.

ADDED

REMOVED

CONSIDERED
QB Chris Ferguson, Maine- 136-243, 1576 yards, 14 TD, 9 INT, 56%, 197 yds/gm, 28 carries, -65 yards in 8 games.
CB Zahir Williams, Bryant- 37 TKL, 2 TFL, 2 INT, 3 PBU in 8 games.

TOP 5 (IN ALPHA ORDER)
LB Jabril Cox, North Dakota State- 40 TKL, 6.5 TFL, 3 SACKS, 2 PBU, 2 QBH, 3 FR, 1 FF in 9 games.
RB Zane Dudek, Yale- 99 carries, 889 yards, 9.0avg, 11 TD, 111.1 yds/gm, 16 catches, 147 yards, 1 TD in 8 games.
QB Gresch Jensen, Montana- 130-220, 1977 yards, 16 TD, 9 INT, 59.1%, 247.1 yds/gm, 45 carries, 138 yards, 5 TD in 8 games.
CB Franklin McCain, North Carolina A&T- 35 TKL, 1 TFL, 5 INT/returned three for TDs, 7 PBU in 9 games.
QB Daniel Smith, Campbell- 126-233, 1742 yards, 18 TD, 6 INT, 54.1%, 193.6 yds/gm, 119 carries, 1188 yards, 10.avg, 11 TD, 132 yds/gm in 9 games.

[smallcollegefbfan]

Here are the FCS players most likely to go to the combine, based on what I'm hearing from clubs.

Edmonds and Reyes may because they were rated so high by team coming into the year but have not had good seasons so far. I don't expect either to get drafted. I also put what all-star game they belong in, in my opinion.



RB
Chase
Edmonds
Fordham- NFLPA



RB
Martez
Carter
Grambling St- NFLPA/Shrine


OG
Skyler
Phillips
Idaho St- Shrine


CB
Davontae
Harris
Illinois St- Senior


P
Joe
Zema
Incarnate Word- Shrine


DE
LB
Darius
Siran
Jackson
Neal
Jacksonville St- Shrine
Jacksonville State- Shrine/Senior


OG
Jamil
Demby
Maine-Shrine


CB
D'Montre
Wade
Murray St-Senior/Shrine


OT
Brandon
Parker
North Carolina A&T- Senior


SS
Cole
Reyes
North Dakota- NFLPA if healthy


ILB
Nick
DeLuca
North Dakota St- Shrine/Senior


WR
Elijah
Marks
Northern Arizona-Shrine/Senior



FS
Elijah
Campbell
Northern Iowa- NFLPA/Shrine


WR
Justin
Watson
Penn- Shrine


QB
Kyle
Lauletta
Richmond- Shrine


QB
Jeremiah
Briscoe
Sam Houston State- Shrine


DT
P.J.
Hall
Sam Houston State- NFLPA


CB
Omari
Williams
Samford- Senior/Shrine


OLB
Darius
Leonard
South Carolina State- Senior


TE
Dallas
Goedert
South Dakota State- Senior


WR
Jake
Wieneke
South Dakota State- Shrine


CB
Mike
Ford
Southeast Missouri State- Shrine


DE
Sione
Teuhema
Southeastern Louisiana- Shrine


OT
Timon
Parris
Stony Brook- Injured- can't play


CB
Taron
Johnson
Weber State- Senior

[WestCoastAggie]

Any word on Kris Gardin getting a camp invite in the spring?

[JSUSoutherner]

Give me Lauletta, Darius Jackson, and Daniel Smith.

[grizband]

Do you think Jensen missing the game against NAU hurts his odds at winning the Payton award?

[smallcollegefbfan]

Any word on Kris Gardin getting a camp invite in the spring?

He has a shot. He just needs a good pro day and if he could get in an all-star game and have a good week that should be enough.

[smallcollegefbfan]

Do you think Jensen missing the game against NAU hurts his odds at winning the Payton award?

At this point nobody has run away with an award so any missed game has to hurt.

[smallcollegefbfan]

This will change for sure and I just put this together quickly but here is an early list of candidates for the national awards for next year.

2018 EARLY WALTER PAYTON CANDIDATES (21)
RB Dom Bragalone, Lehigh, Sr.- 171 carries, 999 yards, 5.8avg, 12 TD, 111 yds/gm, 11 catches, 184 yards, 3 TD in 9 games.
QB Chandler Burks, Kennesaw State, Jr.- 46-100, 825 yards, 5 TD, 2 INT, 46%, 91.7 yds/gm, 169 carries, 755 yards, 4.5avg, 11 TD in 9 games.
QB Stephen Calvert, Liberty, Jr.- 218-368, 2797 yards, 24 TD, 5 INT, 59.2%, 310.8 yds/gm, 30 carries, -23 yards, 1 TD in 9 games.
QB Taryn Christion, South Dakota State, Sr.- 159-260, 2383 yards, 23 TD, 4 INT, 61.2%, 264.8 yds/gm, 63 carries, 329 yards, 5.2avg, 6 TD in 9 games.
QB Case Cookus, Northern Arizona, Soph.- 207-3351, 2675 yards, 19 TD, 4 INT, 59%, 297.2 yds/gm, 37 carries, -38 yards, 1 TD in 9 games.
WR Davion Davis, Sam Houston State, Jr.- 53 catches, 828 yards, 15.6avg, 11 TD, 92 yds/gm in 9 games.
WR DeVonte Dedmon, William & Mary, Sr.- Missed 2017 with broken wrist.
WR Keelan Doss, UC Davis, Sr.- 91 catches, 1233 yards, 13.5avg, 7 TD, 137 yds/gm in 9 games.
RB Zane Dudek, Yale, Soph.- 99 carries, 889 yards, 9.0avg, 11 TD, 111.1 yds/gm, 16 catches, 147 yards, 1 TD in 8 games.
QB Gage Gubrud, Eastern Washington, Sr.- 244-390, 2897 yards, 22 TD, 12 INT, 62.6%, 321.9 yds/gm, 74 carries, 169 yards, 4 TD in 9 games.
QB Devlin Hodges, Samford, Sr.- 263-393, 3021 yards, 24 TD, 9 INT, 66.9%, 335.7 yds/gm, 72 carries, 125 yards, 3 TD in 9 games.
WR Jesper Horsted, Princeton, Jr.- 74 catches, 929 yards, 12.6avg, 10 TD, 116.1 yds/gm, 2 carries, 8 yards in 8 games.
QB Anthony Lawrence, San Diego, Jr.- 179-267, 2274 yards, 25 TD, 1 INT, 67%, 252.7 yds/gm, 19 carries, 38 yards, 1 TD in 9 games.
RB Josh Mack, Maine, Jr.- 191 carries, 1152 yards, 6.0avg, 6 TD, 144 yds/gm, 26 catches, 180 yards in 8 games.
QB Jake Maier, UC Davis, Jr.- 240-339, 3033 yards, 22 TD, 8 INT, 70.8%, 337 yds/gm, 40 carries, -15 yards, 1 TD in 9 games.
QB Brad Mayes, Lehigh, Jr.- 208-337, 2925 yards, 25 TD, 12 INT, 61.7%, 325 yds/gm, 47 carries, -11 yards, 2 TD in 9 games.
WR Neil O’Connor, New Hampshire, Sr.- 70 catches, 1129 yards, 16.1avg, 10 TD, 125.4 yds/gm, 2 carries, 5 yards, 3-3, 95 yards, 1 TD in 9 game.s
QB Lamar Raynard, North Carolina A&T, Sr.- 159-240, 2302 yards, 23 TD, 5 INT, 66.2%, 255.8 yds/gm, 36 carries, 106 yards, 3 TD in 9 games.
QB Daniel Smith, Campbell, Soph.- 126-233, 1742 yards, 18 TD, 6 INT, 54.1%, 193.6 yds/gm, 119 carries, 1188 yards, 10.avg, 11 TD, 132 yds/gm in 9 games.
WR Nathan Stewart, Sam Houston State, Jr.- 44 catches, 1057 yards, 24.0avg, 8 TD, 117.4 yds/gm in 9 games.
WR Josh Wainwright, Columbia, Jr.- 56 catches, 734 yards, 13.1avg, 7 TD, 91.8 yds/gm, 3 carries, 3 yards, 12 PR, 106 yards, 8.8avg in 8 games.


2018 EARLY BUCK BUCHANAN CANDIDATES (21)
S Marlon Bridges, Jacksonville State, Jr.- 62 TKL, 6 TFL, 2 INT/returned one for a TD, 5 PBU, 1 BLK in 9 games.
LB Josh Buss, Montana, Sr.- 89 TKL, 12.5 TFL, 5.5 SACKS, 1 INT, 4 PBU, 2 QBH in 9 games.
LB De’Arius Christmas, Grambling State, Jr.- 63 TKL, 12 TFL, 3.5 SACKS, 1 PBU, 5 QBH, FR, 2 FF in 9 games.
DE Ahmad Gooden, Samford, Sr.- 73 TKL, 13 TFL, 5.5 SACKS, 8 QBH, 1 FR, 1 FF in 9 games.
DE Darin Greenfield, South Dakota, Jr.- 41 TKL, 16.5 TFL, 6 SACKS, 1 PBU, 9 QBH in 9 games.
S Robbie Grimsley, North Dakota State, Sr.- 38 TKL, 3 TFL, 1 SACK, 4 INT, 3 PBU, 1 QBH in 9 games.
CB Reggie Hall, Jacksonville State, Sr.- 7 TKL, 0.5 TFL, 2 INT, 3 PBU in 5 games, missed rest of season due to injury.
CB Deion Harris, North Dakota, Sr.- 2016 All-American, sat out 2017 due to injury.
LB Rico Kennedy, Morgan State, Jr.- 58 TKL, 16.5 TFL, 5.5 SACKS, 3 QBH, 3 FF in 9 games.
LB Brian Lipscomb, VMI, Sr.- 64 TKL, 15.5 TFL, 7.5 SACKS, 3 PBU, 3 QBH, 2 FF in 10 games.
CB Dylan Mabin, Fordham, Sr.- 43 TKL, 3 TFL, 19 PBU, 1 FR, 2 FF in 10 games.
DE Greg Menard, North Dakota State, Sr.- Missed 2017 due to injury.
LB Warren Messer, Elon, Sr.- 84 TKL, 7.5 TFL, 4 SACKS, 2 INT, 3 PBU, 5 QBH, 1 FF, 1 SAF in 9 games.
LB Rickey Neal, Northern Iowa, Sr.- 36 TKL, 12.5 TFL, 7.5 SACKS, 2 PBU, 7 QBH, 1 FR, 1 FF in 9 games.
DE Emmanuel Olenga, Campbell, Jr.- 66 TKL, 13.5 TFL, 7.5 SACKS, 1 PBU, 7 QBH, 2 FR, 2 FF in 10 games.
LB Christian Rozeboom, South Dakota State, Jr.- 84 TKL, 3 TFL, 1 INT, 2 PBU, 3 QBH, 1 FR, 1 FF, 1 BLK in 9 games.
DT Khalen Saunders, Western Illinois, Sr.- 43 TKL, 10 TFL, 5.5 SACKS, 3 PBU, 3 QBH, 1 FR, 3 FF in 9 games.
LB Gunnar Scholato, Austin Peay, Sr.- 82 TKL, 11 TFL, 0.5 SACK, 1 INT, 1 PBU, 3 QBH, 2 FR, 1 BLK in 10 games.
DE Chris Terrell, Central Arkansas, Jr.- 37 TKL, 16 TFL, 9 SACKS, 1 PBU, 5 QBH, 1 FR, 3 FF in 9 games.
DE Jaison Williams, Austin Peay, Jr.- 39 TKL, 11.5 TFL, 9.5 SACKS, 1 PBU, 9 QBH, 1 FR, 4 FF in 10 games.
CB Rock Ya-Sin, Presbyterian, Sr.- 39 TKL, 1 TFL, 5 INT, 3 PBU in 9 games.

[McNeese75]

Sione Teuehema, Southeastern Louisiana

This guy is a force to be dealt with. Very nice player.

[BEAR]

Sione Teuehema, Southeastern Louisiana

This guy is a force to be dealt with. Very nice player.


Yes he is..xthumbsupx Him and Dolan rep the SLC very well. Both playing out of their minds..

[WrenFGun]

It's good you have O'Connor on there now, but you're missing his running mate it seems -- Trevor Knight has basically identical to better stats than your #2 on the Payton list. 22 TD, 6 INT, 2445. Probably should at least be on the watch given some of the other QBs on that list, particularly given he's a junior.

[wcugrad95]

2017 FCS PLAYER OF THE YEAR CANDIDATES
UPDATE – NOVEMBER 5, 2017

MY PAYTON CANDIDATES (20)

REMOVED
RB Detrez Newsome, Western Carolina, Sr.- 133 carries, 933 yards, 7.0avg, 8 TD, 133.3 yds/gm, 7 catches, 99 yards in 7 games.



Just wondering why Newsome would be removed coming off a 197-yard performance against Citadel (the #1 defense in the SoCon)? I know he has only played in 7 games, so that keeps him from showing up on some of the NCAA stat rankings - a player has to have participated in 75% of his team's games to be on some of their stats. But assuming he plays halfway decent in his last two games, he will meet the 75% requirement and will probably end up well inside the top 10 in the country for total rushing yards (currently sits at #10 with only 7 games played), rushing yards per game (would be at #2 currently), and YPC (would be at #5 currently).

You only have 2 RBs on the entire list:
RB Roc Thomas, Jacksonville State, Sr.- 133 carries, 834 yards, 6.3avg, 9 TD, 92.7 yds/gm, 14 catches, 226 yards in 9 games - Newsome has more yards in fewer games, better YPC, and only 1 less TD (but is behind in receptions)
RB Josh Mack, Maine, Soph.- 191 carries, 1152 yards, 6.0avg, 6 TD, 144 yds/gm, 26 catches, 180 yards in 8 games - similar in that with 1 more game Newsome's numbers probably won't look way behind these rushing (behind in receptions but not much in receiving yards)

Not arguing either way, just curious if it was simply the number of games played that causes his numbers to not look as good as they actually are or if you thought there were just more deserving guys.

[JSUSoutherner]

Just wondering why Newsome would be removed coming off a 197-yard performance against Citadel (the #1 defense in the SoCon)? I know he has only played in 7 games, so that keeps him from showing up on some of the NCAA stat rankings - a player has to have participated in 75% of his team's games to be on some of their stats. But assuming he plays halfway decent in his last two games, he will meet the 75% requirement and will probably end up well inside the top 10 in the country for total rushing yards (currently sits at #10 with only 7 games played), rushing yards per game (would be at #2 currently), and YPC (would be at #5 currently).

You only have 2 RBs on the entire list:
RB Roc Thomas, Jacksonville State, Sr.- 133 carries, 834 yards, 6.3avg, 9 TD, 92.7 yds/gm, 14 catches, 226 yards in 9 games - Newsome has more yards in fewer games, better YPC, and only 1 less TD (but is behind in receptions)
RB Josh Mack, Maine, Soph.- 191 carries, 1152 yards, 6.0avg, 6 TD, 144 yds/gm, 26 catches, 180 yards in 8 games - similar in that with 1 more game Newsome's numbers probably won't look way behind these rushing (behind in receptions but not much in receiving yards)

Not arguing either way, just curious if it was simply the number of games played that causes his numbers to not look as good as they actually are or if you thought there were just more deserving guys.
No running back is going to come close to winning anyway.

[wcugrad95]

No running back is going to come close to winning anyway.

Totally agree, just pushing for "my guy" to keep his name on lists :)

Newsome is also a dangerous return man (made some All American teams last season due to leading the country in all-purpose yardage). Western hasn't used him much on returns because of the injury and not wanting to risk him, but I think he has a shot of being on an NFL roster because of that. Probably want get drafted, but will probably get invited to several tryouts. So again, just want to see his name out there.

[smallcollegefbfan]

It's good you have O'Connor on there now, but you're missing his running mate it seems -- Trevor Knight has basically identical to better stats than your #2 on the Payton list. 22 TD, 6 INT, 2445. Probably should at least be on the watch given some of the other QBs on that list, particularly given he's a junior.

I almost put him on there. I was just trying to put some of the top names on there. I'll do an early look at the 2018 group once all the awards come out and games are completed.

[smallcollegefbfan]

Just wondering why Newsome would be removed coming off a 197-yard performance against Citadel (the #1 defense in the SoCon)? I know he has only played in 7 games, so that keeps him from showing up on some of the NCAA stat rankings - a player has to have participated in 75% of his team's games to be on some of their stats. But assuming he plays halfway decent in his last two games, he will meet the 75% requirement and will probably end up well inside the top 10 in the country for total rushing yards (currently sits at #10 with only 7 games played), rushing yards per game (would be at #2 currently), and YPC (would be at #5 currently).

You only have 2 RBs on the entire list:
RB Roc Thomas, Jacksonville State, Sr.- 133 carries, 834 yards, 6.3avg, 9 TD, 92.7 yds/gm, 14 catches, 226 yards in 9 games - Newsome has more yards in fewer games, better YPC, and only 1 less TD (but is behind in receptions)
RB Josh Mack, Maine, Soph.- 191 carries, 1152 yards, 6.0avg, 6 TD, 144 yds/gm, 26 catches, 180 yards in 8 games - similar in that with 1 more game Newsome's numbers probably won't look way behind these rushing (behind in receptions but not much in receiving yards)

Not arguing either way, just curious if it was simply the number of games played that causes his numbers to not look as good as they actually are or if you thought there were just more deserving guys.

It is simply games played. I know he would not have a shot at winning. In fact if not for the player of the week performance by Thomas this week I would have removed him. Newsome is better than Thomas but you can't miss that many games and have a real shot at the award unless you have a ton of touchdowns.

[jmufan999]

I have no problems with the list, although it is unfortunate the nation's best defense will not win a BB award. too many stats spread out amongst too many JMU players.

[JSUSoutherner]

Roc gonna have 350 yards and 3TDs this week. Just to stay on the list. :D

[smallcollegefbfan]

I have no problems with the list, although it is unfortunate the nation's best defense will not win a BB award. too many stats spread out amongst too many JMU players.

Which player is that? If you are about to say Ankrah I do not think he is the best defender in the nation. This year the best defender is either one of these linebackers or a DB. The best defender I have seen on film is DeLuca but he hasn't played in enough games. I feel bad he and Newsome have missed so much time because they are both among the top 5 most talented for their awards.

[jmufan999]

Which player is that? If you are about to say Ankrah I do not think he is the best defender in the nation. This year the best defender is either one of these linebackers or a DB. The best defender I have seen on film is DeLuca but he hasn't played in enough games. I feel bad he and Newsome have missed so much time because they are both among the top 5 most talented for their awards.

I don't think you understood my post. first, I did start it with "i have no problems with the list." all I said was that we won't win a BB award. I didn't say we should. that's why I said the stats are too spread out.

[smallcollegefbfan]

I don't think you understood my post. first, I did start it with "i have no problems with the list." all I said was that we won't win a BB award. I didn't say we should. that's why I said the stats are too spread out.

I know what you meant that your numbers are too spread out to win an award but who from JMU or in the CAA do you feel is the best in the country? That's what I was asking. I know you guys have a ton of talent on defense but I actually feel your best defender is not on the list. He just has the best numbers of those on your team.

[jmufan999]

I know what you meant that your numbers are too spread out to win an award but who from JMU or in the CAA do you feel is the best in the country? That's what I was asking. I know you guys have a ton of talent on defense but I actually feel your best defender is not on the list. He just has the best numbers of those on your team.

gotcha, we're on the same page. I think what you misread was the word "defense", you probably thought I said "defender". I could have been clearer and said "a player on the best defense" instead. you're correct, we don't necessarily have the best singular defender. think we're on the same page. good work on the list, no idea how you can keep up with all of that. xthumbsupx

[caribbeanhen]

Bilal Nichols, Nose tackle, Delaware will be at NFL combine

[SFA 93]

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[Boss21]

2017 FCS PLAYER OF THE YEAR CANDIDATES
UPDATE – NOVEMBER 5, 2017

MY PAYTON CANDIDATES (20)
WR Jaelon Acklin, Western Illinois, Sr.- 63 catches, 1096 yards, 17.4avg, 8 TD, 121.8 yds/gm, 14 carries, 209 yards, 14.9avg, 3 TD in 9 games.
QB Jeremiah Briscoe, Sam Houston State, Sr.- 206-368, 3079 yards, 27 TD, 8 INT, 56%, 342.1 yds/gm, 14 carries, 31 yards, 2 TD in 9 games.
QB Stephen Calvert, Liberty, Soph.- 218-368, 2797 yards, 24 TD, 5 INT, 59.2%, 310.8 yds/gm, 30 carries, -23 yards, 1 TD in 9 games.
QB Taryn Christion, South Dakota State, Jr.- 159-260, 2383 yards, 23 TD, 4 INT, 61.2%, 264.8 yds/gm, 63 carries, 329 yards, 5.2avg, 6 TD in 9 games.
WR Keelan Doss, UC Davis, Jr.- 91 catches, 1233 yards, 13.5avg, 7 TD, 137 yds/gm in 9 games.
TE Dallas Goedert, South Dakota State, Sr.- 48 catches, 816 yards, 17.0avg, 4 TD, 90.7 yds/gm in 9 games.
QB Gage Gubrud, Eastern Washington, Jr.- 244-390, 2897 yards, 22 TD, 12 INT, 62.6%, 321.9 yds/gm, 74 carries, 169 yards, 4 TD in 9 games.
QB Hayden Hildebrand, Central Arkansas, Sr.- 150-221, 2366 yards, 23 TD, 7 INT, 67.9%, 262.9 yds/gm, 39 carries, 104 yards, 1 TD in 9 games.
QB Devlin Hodges, Samford, Jr.- 263-393, 3021 yards, 24 TD, 9 INT, 66.9%, 335.7 yds/gm, 72 carries, 125 yards, 3 TD in 9 games.
QB Chad Kanoff, Princeton, Sr.- 224-301, 2576 yards, 22 TD, 7 INT, 74.4%, 322 yds/gm, 26 carries, 75 yards, 1 TD in 8 games.
QB Kyle Lauletta, Richmond, Sr.- 241-370, 3212 yards, 26 TD, 9 INT, 65.1%, 356.9 yds/gm, 54 carries, 97 yards, 3 TD in 9 games.
RB Josh Mack, Maine, Soph.- 191 carries, 1152 yards, 6.0avg, 6 TD, 144 yds/gm, 26 catches, 180 yards in 8 games.
WR Neil O’Connor, New Hampshire, Jr.- 70 catches, 1129 yards, 16.1avg, 10 TD, 125.4 yds/gm, 2 carries, 5 yards, 3-3, 95 yards, 1 TD in 9 game.s
OT Brandon Parker, North Carolina A&T, Sr.- 5-time MEAC OL of Week in 2017
QB Lamar Raynard, North Carolina A&T, Jr.- 159-240, 2302 yards, 23 TD, 5 INT, 66.2%, 255.8 yds/gm, 36 carries, 106 yards, 3 TD in 9 games.
QB Bryan Schor, James Madison, Sr.- 152-219, 1814 yards, 21 TD, 9 INT, 69.4%, 201.6 yds/gm, 83 carries, 194 yards, 3 TD in 9 games.
WR Nathan Stewart, Sam Houston State, Soph.- 44 catches, 1057 yards, 24.0avg, 8 TD, 117.4 yds/gm in 9 games.
QB Chris Streveler, South Dakota, Sr.- 201-304, 2718 yards, 21 TD, 4 INT, 66.1%, 302 yds/gm, 112 carries, 477 yards, 4.3avg, 8 TD in 9 games.
RB Roc Thomas, Jacksonville State, Sr.- 133 carries, 834 yards, 6.3avg, 9 TD, 92.7 yds/gm, 14 catches, 226 yards in 9 games.
WR Justin Watson, Penn, Sr.- 60 catches, 843 yards, 14.1avg, 12 TD, 105.4 yds/gm, 9 carries, 47 yards in 8 games.

ADDED
TE Dallas Goedert, South Dakota State, Sr.- 48 catches, 816 yards, 17.0avg, 4 TD, 90.7 yds/gm in 9 games.
WR Neil O’Connor, New Hampshire, Jr.- 70 catches, 1129 yards, 16.1avg, 10 TD, 125.4 yds/gm, 2 carries, 5 yards, 3-3, 95 yards, 1 TD in 9 game.s

REMOVED
QB Case Cookus, Northern Arizona, Soph.- 207-3351, 2675 yards, 19 TD, 4 INT, 59%, 297.2 yds/gm, 37 carries, -38 yards, 1 TD in 9 games.
RB Detrez Newsome, Western Carolina, Sr.- 133 carries, 933 yards, 7.0avg, 8 TD, 133.3 yds/gm, 7 catches, 99 yards in 7 games.

CONSIDERED
QB Case Cookus, Northern Arizona, Soph.- 207-3351, 2675 yards, 19 TD, 4 INT, 59%, 297.2 yds/gm, 37 carries, -38 yards, 1 TD in 9 games.
WR Davion Davis, Sam Houston State, Jr.- 53 catches, 828 yards, 15.6avg, 11 TD, 92 yds/gm in 9 games.
WR Jesper Horsted, Princeton, Jr.- 74 catches, 929 yards, 12.6avg, 10 TD, 116.1 yds/gm, 2 carries, 8 yards in 8 games.
QB Brad Mayes, Lehigh, Jr.- 208-337, 2925 yards, 25 TD, 12 INT, 61.7%, 325 yds/gm, 47 carries, -11 yards, 2 TD in 9 games.
QB Peter Pujals, Holy Cross, Sr.- 220-394, 2500 yards, 15 TD, 7 INT, 55.8%, 250 yds/gm, 69 carries, 85 yards, 2 TD in 10 games.
QB Anthony Lawrence, San Diego, Jr.- 179-267, 2274 yards, 25 TD, 1 INT, 67%, 252.7 yds/gm, 19 carries, 38 yards, 1 TD in 9 games.
RB Detrez Newsome, Western Carolina, Sr.- 133 carries, 933 yards, 7.0avg, 8 TD, 133.3 yds/gm, 7 catches, 99 yards in 7 games.
QB Tommy Stuart, Duquesne, Sr.- 157-230, 1914 yards, 23 TD, 6 INT, 68.3%, 212.7 yds/gm, 64 carries, 250 yards, 4 TD in 9 games.
RB De’Lance Turner, Alcorn State, Sr.- 128 carries, 1009 yards, 7.9avg, 6 TD, 112.1 yds/gm, 17 catches, 171 yards, 3 TD in 9 games.

TOP 5 (IN ALPHA ORDER)
QB Jeremiah Briscoe, Sam Houston State, Sr.- 206-368, 3079 yards, 27 TD, 8 INT, 56%, 342.1 yds/gm, 14 carries, 31 yards, 2 TD in 9 games.
QB Hayden Hildebrand, Central Arkansas, Sr.- 150-221, 2366 yards, 23 TD, 7 INT, 67.9%, 262.9 yds/gm, 39 carries, 104 yards, 1 TD in 9 games.
QB Kyle Lauletta, Richmond, Sr.- 241-370, 3212 yards, 26 TD, 9 INT, 65.1%, 356.9 yds/gm, 54 carries, 97 yards, 3 TD in 9 games.
QB Lamar Raynard, North Carolina A&T, Jr.- 159-240, 2302 yards, 23 TD, 5 INT, 66.2%, 255.8 yds/gm, 36 carries, 106 yards, 3 TD in 9 games.
QB Chris Streveler, South Dakota, Sr.- 201-304, 2718 yards, 21 TD, 4 INT, 66.1%, 302 yds/gm, 112 carries, 477 yards, 4.3avg, 8 TD in 9 games.


MY BUCHANAN CANDIDATES (20)
DE Andrew Ankrah, James Madison, Sr.- 38 TKL, 13 TFL, 7 SACKS, 1 PBU, 1 QBH, 2 FR, 2 FF in 9 games.
S Mike Basile, Monmouth, Sr.- 97 TKL, 8.5 TFL, 2 SACKS, 1 INT, 4 PBU, 1 FF, 2 BLK in 9 games.
S Marlon Bridges, Jacksonville State, Soph.- 62 TKL, 6 TFL, 2 INT/returned one for a TD, 5 PBU, 1 BLK in 9 games.
LB Brandon Bryant, Lafayette, Sr.- 116 TKL, 8 TFL, 3 SACKS, 1 INT, 1 QBH in 9 games.
S Elijah Campbell, Northern Iowa, Sr.- 41 TKL, 3.5 TFL, 1 SACK, 3 INT, 12 PBU, 1 FR, 3 FF in 8 games.
LB Garrett Dolan, Houston Baptist, Sr.- 115 TKL, 9 TFL, 5 QBH in 9 games.
DE Ahmad Gooden, Samford, Jr.- 73 TKL, 13 TFL, 5.5 SACKS, 8 QBH, 1 FR, 1 FF in 9 games.
DE Darin Greenfield, South Dakota, Soph.- 41 TKL, 16.5 TFL, 6 SACKS, 1 PBU, 9 QBH in 9 games.
DE P.J. Hall, Sam Houston State, Sr.- 34 tackles, 12.5 TFL, 4.5 SACKS, 4 PBU, 1 QBH, 1 FF, 2 BLK in 7 games.
DE Darius Jackson, Jacksonville State, Sr.- 41 TKL, 15.5 TFL, 4 SACKS, 1 PBU, 14 QBH, 2 FR, 2 FF in 9 games.
DT Dalton Keene, Illinois State, Sr.- 37 TKL, 10.5 TFL, 6 SACKS, 6 PBU, 8 QBH, 2 FR, 1 FF in 9 games.
LB Darius Leonard, South Carolina State, Sr.- 95 TKL, 7 TFL, 3.5 SACKS, 2 INT/returned one for a TD, 1 PBU, 7 QBH, 1 FF in 8 games.
LB Nick McBeath, Holy Cross, Sr.- 105 TKL, 11.5 TFL, 3.5 SACKS, 2 INT, 4 PBU, 3 QBH, 2 FR, 1 FF in 10 games.
LB Warren Messer, Elon, Jr.- 84 TKL, 7.5 TFL, 4 SACKS, 2 INT, 3 PBU, 5 QBH, 1 FF, 1 SAF in 9 games.
DE Jonathan Petersen, San Diego, Sr.- 33 TKL, 17 TFL, 12 SACKS, 7 QBH, 1 FR, 5 FF in 9 games.
CB Tremon Smith, Central Arkansas, Sr.- 26 TKL, 0.5 TFL, 5 INT/returned one for TD, 10 PBU in 9 games.
LB Brett Taylor, Western Illinois, Sr.- 125 TKL, 10.5 TFL, 1.5 SCK, 4 PBU, 1 QBH, 1 FF in 9 games.
LB Sione Teuehema, Southeastern Louisiana, Sr.- 73 TKL, 17 TFL, 9 SACKS, 1 PBU, 6 QBH, 2 FF in 10 games.
CB D’Montre Wade, Murray State, Sr.- 25 TKL, 2 TFL, 6 INT, 4 PBU in 8 games.
CB Rock Ya-Sin, Presbyterian, Jr.- 39 TKL, 1 TFL, 5 INT, 3 PBU in 9 games.

ADDED
S Elijah Campbell, Northern Iowa, Sr.- 41 TKL, 3.5 TFL, 1 SACK, 3 INT, 12 PBU, 1 FR, 3 FF in 8 games.
CB D’Montre Wade, Murray State, Sr.- 25 TKL, 2 TFL, 6 INT, 4 PBU in 8 games.
CB Rock Ya-Sin, Presbyterian, Jr.- 39 TKL, 1 TFL, 5 INT, 3 PBU in 9 games.

REMOVED
LB Jared Farley, Northern Iowa, Sr.- 94 TKL, 5.5 TFL, 1 SACK, 1 INT, 5 PBU, 1 QBH, 2 FR/returned one for a TD in 9 games.
DE Emmanuel Olenga, Campbell, Soph.- 66 TKL, 13.5 TFL, 7.5 SACKS, 1 PBU, 7 QBH, 2 FR, 2 FF in 10 games.
S Kailik Williams, The Citadel, Sr.- 49 TKL, 3.5 TFL, 0.5 SCK, 2 INT, 3 PBU, 1 FR, 2 FF in 8 games.

CONSIDERED
LB Josh Buss, Montana, Jr.- 89 TKL, 12.5 TFL, 5.5 SACKS, 1 INT, 4 PBU, 2 QBH in 9 games.
S Tre Dempsey, North Dakota State, Sr.- 30 TKL, 5 INT/returned one for a TD, 2 PBU in 9 games.
DE Anthony Ellis, Charleston Southern, Sr.- 41 TKL, 12.5 TFL, 8 SACKS, 2 INT, 1 PBU, 8 QBH, 1 FR, 3 FF, 1 BLK in 9 games.
LB Jared Farley, Northern Iowa, Sr.- 94 TKL, 5.5 TFL, 1 SACK, 1 INT, 5 PBU, 1 QBH, 2 FR/returned one for a TD in 9 games.
LB Gerald Ferguson, Robert Morris, Sr.- 61 TKL, 15.5 TFL, 8.5 SACKS, 2 QBH, 2 FR, 2 FF in 9 games.
CB Davontae Harris, Illinois State, Sr.- 51 TKL, 4.5 TFL, 2 SACKS, 2 INT, 7 PBU, 3 QBH in 9 games.
DT Eric Jackson, Central Arkansas, Sr.- 51 TKL, 15 TFL, 10 SACKS, 2 PBU in 9 games.
DE Richard Jarvis, Brown, Sr.- 55 TKL, 10 TFL, 6 SACKS, 1 PBU, 4 QBH, 4 FF, 1 SAF in 8 games.
LB Mario Jenkins, Idaho State, Sr.- 101 TKL, 6.5 TFL, 1.5 SACKS, 1 PBU, 2 QBH, 1 FR, 2 FF in 10 games.
LB Brian Lipscomb, VMI, Jr.- 64 TKL, 15.5 TFL, 7.5 SACKS, 3 PBU, 3 QBH, 2 FF in 10 games.
DE Emmanuel Olenga, Campbell, Soph.- 66 TKL, 13.5 TFL, 7.5 SACKS, 1 PBU, 7 QBH, 2 FR, 2 FF in 10 games.
LB Matthew Oplinger, Yale, Sr.- 29 TKL, 12.5 TFL, 9.5 SACKS, 1 PBU, 1 QBH, 1 SAF in 8 games.
CB Phillip Parham, Lafayette, Sr.- 47 TKL, 1 TFL, 6 INT, 10 PBU, 1 QBH in 9 games.
DE Tucker Schye, Montana, Sr.- 42 TKL, 13.5 TFL, 6.5 SACKS, 2 PBU, 1 QBH, 2 FR, 2 FF, 1 BLK in 9 games.
DE Jaison Williams, Austin Peay, Soph.- 39 TKL, 11.5 TFL, 9.5 SACKS, 1 PBU, 9 QBH, 1 FR, 4 FF in 10 games.
S Kailik Williams, The Citadel, Sr.- 49 TKL, 3.5 TFL, 0.5 SCK, 2 INT, 3 PBU, 1 FR, 2 FF in 8 games.

TOP 5 (IN ALPHA ORDER)
DE Ahmad Gooden, Samford, Jr.- 73 TKL, 13 TFL, 5.5 SACKS, 8 QBH, 1 FR, 1 FF in 9 games.
DE Darius Jackson, Jacksonville State, Sr.- 41 TKL, 15.5 TFL, 4 SACKS, 1 PBU, 14 QBH, 2 FR, 2 FF in 9 games.
LB Darius Leonard, South Carolina State, Sr.- 95 TKL, 7 TFL, 3.5 SACKS, 2 INT/returned one for a TD, 1 PBU, 7 QBH, 1 FF in 8 games.
LB Brett Taylor, Western Illinois, Sr.- 125 TKL, 10.5 TFL, 1.5 SCK, 4 PBU, 1 QBH, 1 FF in 9 games.
LB Sione Teuehema, Southeastern Louisiana, Sr.- 73 TKL, 17 TFL, 9 SACKS, 1 PBU, 6 QBH, 2 FF in 10 games.


JERRY RICE AWARD CANDIDATES (21)
LB Bryson Armstrong, Kennesaw State- 68 TKL, 7 TFL, 7 SACKS, 3 INT, 5 PBU, 3 FR, 1 FF, 1 BLK in 9 games.
QB Grant Breneman, Colgate- 111-193, 1365 yards, 15 TD, 2 INT, 57.5%, 170.6 yds/gm, 106 carries, 344 yards, 5 TD in 8 games.
QB Davis Cheek, Elon- 137-216, 1821 yards, 13 TD, 7 INT, 63.4%, 202.3 yds/gm, 45 carries, 104 yards, 2 TD in 9 games.
LB Jabril Cox, North Dakota State- 40 TKL, 6.5 TFL, 3 SACKS, 2 PBU, 2 QBH, 3 FR, 1 FF in 9 games.
LB Glenn Cunningham, Fordham- 75 TKL, 7.5 TFL, 4.5 SACK, 1 INT, 9 QBH, 2 FR, 2 FF in 9 games.
RB Zane Dudek, Yale- 99 carries, 889 yards, 9.0avg, 11 TD, 111.1 yds/gm, 16 catches, 147 yards, 1 TD in 8 games.
RB Wesley Dugger, Davidson- 190 carries, 940 yards, 4.9avg, 7 TD, 104.4 yds/gm, 6 catches, 50 yards in 9 games.
LB Reynard Ellis, Furman- 57 TKL, 2 TFL, 1 SACK, 1 INT, 1 PBU, 1 QBH in 8 games.
LB Jaron Grayer, Maine- 70 TKL, 4.5 TFL, 2 SACKS, 2 FF in 8 games.
RB Pete Guerriero, Monmouth- 129 carries, 768 yards, 6.0avg, 7 TD, 96 yds/gm, 12 catches, 63 yards in 8 games.
QB Gresch Jensen, Montana- 130-220, 1977 yards, 16 TD, 9 INT, 59.1%, 247.1 yds/gm, 45 carries, 138 yards, 5 TD in 8 games.
DE Anthony Knighton, Southern Illinois- 28 TKL, 9.5 TFL, 5.5 SACKS, 1 PBU, 5 QBH, 1 FF in 9 games.
RB Torrance Marable, Presbyterian- 142 carries, 726 yards, 5.1avg, 3 TD, 80.7 yds/gm, 7 catches, 89 yards, 2 TD in 9 games.
CB Franklin McCain, North Carolina A&T- 35 TKL, 1 TFL, 5 INT/returned three for TDs, 7 PBU in 9 games.
QB Caylin Newton, Howard- 107-215, 2014 yards, 13 TD, 9 INT, 49.8%, 223.8 yds/gm, 133 carries, 681 yards, 5.1avg, 10 TD, 75.7 yds/gm in 9 games.
QB Kaelan Riley, Mercer- 156-254, 1884 yards, 13 TD, 7 INT, 61.4%, 209.3 yds/gm, 70 carries, 167 yards, 3 TD in 9 games.
QB Daniel Smith, Campbell- 126-233, 1742 yards, 18 TD, 6 INT, 54.1%, 193.6 yds/gm, 119 carries, 1188 yards, 10.avg, 11 TD, 132 yds/gm in 9 games.
RB Isaiah Totten, North Carolina Central- 104 carries, 615 yards, 5.9avg, 4 TD, 68.3 yds/gm, 6 catches, 19 yards, 11 KR, 215 yards in 9 games.
CB Charles “CJ” Wall, Princeton- 33 TKL, 3 TFL, 3 INT, 7 PBU, 1 FR, 2 FF in 8 games.
CB Mark Williams, Eastern Illinois- 47 TKL, 3 INT/returned one for a TD, 8 PBU, 1 FR in 10 games.

ADDED

REMOVED

CONSIDERED
QB Chris Ferguson, Maine- 136-243, 1576 yards, 14 TD, 9 INT, 56%, 197 yds/gm, 28 carries, -65 yards in 8 games.
CB Zahir Williams, Bryant- 37 TKL, 2 TFL, 2 INT, 3 PBU in 8 games.

TOP 5 (IN ALPHA ORDER)
LB Jabril Cox, North Dakota State- 40 TKL, 6.5 TFL, 3 SACKS, 2 PBU, 2 QBH, 3 FR, 1 FF in 9 games.
RB Zane Dudek, Yale- 99 carries, 889 yards, 9.0avg, 11 TD, 111.1 yds/gm, 16 catches, 147 yards, 1 TD in 8 games.
QB Gresch Jensen, Montana- 130-220, 1977 yards, 16 TD, 9 INT, 59.1%, 247.1 yds/gm, 45 carries, 138 yards, 5 TD in 8 games.
CB Franklin McCain, North Carolina A&T- 35 TKL, 1 TFL, 5 INT/returned three for TDs, 7 PBU in 9 games.
QB Daniel Smith, Campbell- 126-233, 1742 yards, 18 TD, 6 INT, 54.1%, 193.6 yds/gm, 119 carries, 1188 yards, 10.avg, 11 TD, 132 yds/gm in 9 games.


What is the reason that you have had Lehigh QB Brad Mayes as "considered" for the season? He has been in the top 5 in passing yards and TD passes every week this season and we are in week 9-10. Mayes has led the nation multiple times in those two categories and is only a true Junior. Just curious on your thought process. Several of the QB's on your list don't have the numbers Mayes does.

[lucchesicourt]

I would love to hear your reasoning for overlooking Jake Maier of UC Davis.

[Boss21]

I would love to hear your reasoning for overlooking Jake Maier of UC Davis.

Agree. Not sure why Maier and Mayes of Lehigh were getting overlooked along with Kanoff the Princeton QB and Wilson the Bryant QB.

Although it looks like Maier and Kanoff were added to the Walter Payton Watch List today. Mayes and Wilson of still being overlooked. Process is confusing.

[smallcollegefbfan]

I would love to hear your reasoning for overlooking Jake Maier of UC Davis.

I put him in the considered area as I was going through more info this week. He is a good player but I have Keelan Doss in there and I am trying to only put one from a school in my top 20 or so. Doss is your best player and you guys aren't ranked so I wanted to only put one. I think Horsted of Princeton could be argued to be listed in the top 20 but Kanoff is their best player and I went with him.

[smallcollegefbfan]

Agree. Not sure why Maier and Mayes of Lehigh were getting overlooked along with Kanoff the Princeton QB and Wilson the Bryant QB.

Although it looks like Maier and Kanoff were added to the Walter Payton Watch List today. Mayes and Wilson of still being overlooked. Process is confusing.

I'm not going to put many NEC guys in my lists because of level of competition. A NEC player better have a significant amount more than most others for me to consider them. I translate the NEC to a really high level of D2 football. The 7th best player in the CAA or MVFC deserves to be listed more than the top NEC player most of the time. I had the Saint Francis WR in my top 20 in the preseason because of his gaudy production but he has not had quite as good of a year as you would hope for. I need to see someone so dominant they look like a next level player and I'm not sure you have any seniors like that in the NEC, on offense, right now.