Here at Campus2Canton, our crew celebrated many CFF and college C2C championships, but we aren’t resting by any means. How will the 2026 College Fantasy Football landscape look?
We gathered six of our degenerates to draft the first two rounds, and it devolved into three rounds. We are guessing many of these names may be on the move, but all should be back on the college gridiron in 2026!
Round 1
1.01 Kewan Lacy, RB Ole Miss
Selected by Nate Marchese, Co-Host of the Defending the Natty Podcast
Here’s what Nate has to say about your 2025 RB5: “Safest play imo. Has two likely outcomes – Ole Miss or follows Lane to LSU, and both are great.”
The Tigers haven’t had an elite running back option in a few years, and Kiffin is going to want Lacy to follow him. LSU has money and a team in which Lacy could easily replicate this season. It’s hard to say how Pete Golding will run Ole Miss’ offense, but leaning on Lacy seems like it’d be a huge priority.
1.02 Jeremiah Smith, WR Ohio State
Selected by Chris Kay, Co-Host of Burning the Redshirt and Ballin’ with My Bestie Pods
Grabbing the Buckeyes’ superstar receiver seems like an easy choice, and Chris states this: “Back-to-back seasons of 70/900/11 or better. Feels like one of the safest bets you can make in 2026.”
It’s hard to disagree. Smith is a safe pick, albeit with maybe a capped upside. You’re not going to get the massive 50-point weeks, but you won’t get total dud weeks either with Smith. He’s matchup-proof and finished as the WR9, even without those massive weeks.
1.03 Ahmad Hardy, RB Missouri
Selected by Jared Palmgren, Host of Chasing the Natty and Co-Host of Defending the Natty Podcasts, Senior CFF Analyst at Campus2Canton
College fantasy’s RB6 in 2025, what will Hardy show us in 2026? Jared says, “There’s always the possibility he could transfer again, but I think Hardy sits tight at Missouri, especially with what appears to be no coaching changes. He should be locked into another top 10 finish at the RB position, barring injury.”
Hardy quelled any fears that he wouldn’t be successful after jumping to the P4, and Hardy eclipsed 250 yards in a game TWICE in 2025. The Tigers are a dangerous team with him and Beau Pribula running the offense.
1.04 Caleb Hawkins, RB North Texas
Selected by me, Dwight Peebles, editor, and CFF lover
Hawkins flipped the college fantasy landscape upside down, finishing as the RB1 despite not fully taking the reins until Week 3 for the Mean Green. There’s uncertainty with head coach Eric Morris leaving, now at Oklahoma State, but if Hawkins follows, he’ll still challenge for CFF’s overall RB1. If he stays, I would bet he’s still a great CFF back. Anywhere else, though, could affect him, and my only worry is that he ends up jumping up too high and in a place where he won’t see the same workload.
1.05 Brad Jackson, QB Texas State
Selected by Colin Decker, the handsomest host of the Campus2Canton podcast and co-founder of the site
Colin took the Bobcat’s redshirt freshman quarterback as the first one off the board, saying this, “This early in the off-season, it’s tough to project where players will be playing and where coaches will be coaching. There are probably better options than Jackson, but I don’t see a safer one. He had a phenomenal year, and he isn’t the caliber of player who’s likely to transfer. It sounds like GJ Kinne isn’t being considered for a better coaching job at this time.”
Jackson was the QB4 on the year and should be a top fantasy signal-caller for at least another season or two.
1.06 Cam Cook, RB Jacksonville State
Selected by Nicholas Ian Allen, CFB Winning Edge Savant for Campus2Canton
Cook was a pleasant surprise, and 2025 and Winning Edge had this to say about Gamecocks’ back – “Cook spent much of the season as the RB1 and has a P4 background that should help him maintain much of his value even if he transfers again.”
After a few seasons toiling for TCU, Cook transferred and was one of the most complete backs in CFF. He was consistent, matchup-proof, and if he stays, a lock to be a top-10 back again.
1.07 Malachi Toney, WR Miami
Nate’s up again, and had simply this to say about the electric freshman receiver: “My dog.” Nate’s been high on Toney, and the true freshman crushed, finishing at the WR8 on the season with Carson Beck at the helm. It’s easy to project him for at least the same finish, no matter who is the QB, and Toney is going to challenge for overall WR1 status.
1.08 Easton Messer, WR, Florida Atlantic
Chris Kay is up again and has this to say about Mr. Messer, “If Veltkamp/Messer both stay at FAU, then 115+ targets is the floor, and he should see his TD rate normalize in 2026.”
Messer finished as the WR6 despite only scoring six times. As Chris stated, if he can add a few more TDs to his 100+ receptions, Messer will also challenge for WR1 in college fantasy.
1.09 Antwan Raymond, RB Rutgers
Jared is back on the clock, and 2025’s RB7 was his target. Jared had this to say about Raymond: “I’m not going to overthink this one. Raymond could be poached by a bigger school in the Big Ten, but even if he is, I doubt it’ll be for anything other than a workhorse. Raymond benefitted from CJ Campbell going down to injury this year, but since then, he’s established himself as one of the best RBs in the Big Ten for an OC who loves him as a workhorse.”
1.10 Evan Dickens, RB Liberty
I am back up again, and perhaps this is a bit of recency bias… perhaps. But if you had this dude on your team, you likely won a CFF title. I don’t think he goes anywhere either. Liberty has money, and while Dickens finished the season as the RB9, he will have suitors, and locking in at Liberty may not be the most beneficial for the young back.
1.11 Jordan Marshall, RB Michigan
Colin takes the young Michigan back as the heir to Justice Haynes and offered up this analysis: “Marshall was awesome down the stretch after Haynes got hurt. I’m assuming Haynes will leave for the NFL. And while Michigan does bring in a highly talented true freshman (Savion Hiter), I believe Marshall showed enough to earn the starting gig next year.”
1.12 Jadan Baugh, RB Florida
The Winning Edge had this to say, “His totals were inflated by a massive season finale (38/266/2), but Baugh is a great fit for new HC Jon Sumrall (who namechecked his new RB’s workhorse capabilities in his initial press conference).” Baugh finished as the RB18 and was the most effective weapon on the Gators’ offense in 2025.
Second Round
2.01 Danny Scudero, WR San Jose State
Nate refers to Scudero as “Targets R Us,” and there’s almost no better way to explain it. Even when the Spartans were starting QBs they found in trash bins, Scudero was consistently peppered with targets. The WR3 on the season saw 163 targets and, with a better QB situation, would have likely caught 110. Let’s see if San Jose State (or another team) can get Scudero some better throws.
2.02 LJ Martin, RB BYU
Chris takes the 2025 RB14 here, “When healthy, heavy rush volume that won’t crumble against tough defenses. Moderate pass game usage this year is a pleasant surprise.” Heading into his fourth season in Provo, Martin has been the centerpiece of the Cougars’ offense. He should be back for another run at the college playoffs with a good young QB, Bear Bachmeier, at the helm, which would involve Martin more in the passing game again, and Martin could be a top 10 back.
2.03 Jackson Harris, WR Hawaii
The fifth WR taken, the WR17 in 2025, Jared has this to say about the Warriors’ young receiver: “Harris was an absolute monster in the second half of the season, scoring a TD or going over 100 yards receiving in each of his final seven games. In five of those games, he managed to do both. Harris is the real deal receiver Timmy Chang, and this offense has been waiting on for years, and I expect that to continue in 2026. The transfer risk is real, but if he doesn’t, I wouldn’t be surprised if Harris makes his way back into first round consideration, as he was Top 3 among WRs in FP/game.
2.04 Wyatt Young, WR North Texas
Apparently, I am the King of Recency Bias – Young was a monster the second half of the season, and I hope he follows Drew Mestemaker wherever he goes. He finished as the WR5 and was buoyed by four 30+ point games in the last six games of the season. The biggest worry at this point is the uncertainty of where he goes in 2026 and where the rest of the offensive studs land.
2.05 Byrum Brown, QB USF
Colin’s on the clock again, and selects the QB1 for 2025, with these observations: “Brown definitely carries a lot of risk at this point. His coach is off to Auburn, and we don’t know where Brown will play. Will he follow to Auburn? If he does, can he play in the SEC? Despite the risk, Brown was awesome this year, and I can’t let him fall any farther.” Likely the CFF Comeback Player of the Year, Brown was absolutely fantastic in 2025.
2.06 Demond Williams, QB Washington
Nicholas is up again and takes the talented Huskies QB here. “The coaching carousel hasn’t stopped, but Jedd FIsch and Williams are both still in Seattle as of today. Assuming that holds, I’m curious to see what playmakers may join them.”
We saw flashes, including two games over 30 points, and two over 40, as Williams finished QB19 in 2025. Denzel Boston will be gone, but I’d expect the Huskies to be aggressive in the portal.
2.07 Isaac Brown, RB Louisville
Nate selected the Louisville back, stating, “Would have been a Top 5 RB if healthy. Brohm is an RB guru now.” It’s hard to argue that! Brown was pacing for that easily, but played a couple of games where he obviously wasn’t anywhere near 100%. Brown came back to finish the season strong, with 205 yards versus BC and 130 against Virginia Tech. He likely won’t fall this far in your 2026 drafts.
2.08 Hollywood Smothers, RB NC State
If Smothers comes back, this is excellent value, and Chris had this to say about the Wolfpack back: “Upside for 1,300+ total yards and 40 receptions in 2026. Hard to beat that.”
Smothers limped to the finish line in 2025, with three subpar games to finish the season, but before that, he was on track for a top ten finish. This writer believes he will enter the Draft with a weak RB class, but a return is also an option.
2.09 Joe Jackson, RB Kansas State
Via Jared: “The strong RB class for CFF continues. After a tumultuous start after Dylan Edwards quit early in the season, Joe Jackson eventually found his footing in the Kansas State offense. The second half of the season, Jackson was a Top 10 RB for CFF, and with Edwards likely making his full exit in January, I’d expect Jackson to be back to continue that pace, especially now that Collin Klein is set to return to Kansas State as the head coach.”
2.10 Ja’Kyrian Turner, RB Pitt
Turner has been electric when given playing time, and the true freshman is going to make sure Desmond Reid isn’t back in the lineup in 2026. Even with Reid playing, Turner was still getting his, looking way sexier in the process. Reid could return healthy and force a platoon again, but Turner, the true freshman, is the future. Hopefully, it will usher the often-injured Reid out the door.
2.11 Amare Thomas, WR Houston
Colin’s back, taking the Houston playmaker, “Over the last two months of the season, Thomas was the WR10 in terms of FPG. He made a successful jump up from UA to Houston. It’s possible he could make another jump. However, I think it’s more likely he runs it back at Houston with his QB Weigman, making him a safe pick here with solid upside to boot.”
2.12 Bo Jackson, RB Ohio State
Ohio State found its running game late in the season, and it was because true freshman Jackson was “the man” they needed. Per Nicholas, “Breakthrough freshman who got stronger as the season progressed. May not get a massive increase in touches as a sophomore, but has a very high floor with some room still to grow.”
Third Round
3.01 Kamario Taylor, QB Mississippi St.
Nate went spicy to lead off the third round, “Risky play but swinging for fences with huge upside. Could be the next Nick Fitzgerald for the Bulldogs.” We only saw a little of him in 2025, but he scored over 25 fantasy points versus Georgia and 35+ against Ole Miss – two teams likely in the College Playoffs. The future is bright in Starkville.
3.02 Brendan Sorsby, QB Cincinnati?
Sorsby is likely to move, not entering the Draft, and multiple teams are already making a push for the veteran QB. Chris agrees, “Dual threat QB with tons of experience under his belt. Offensive system should be a net positive wherever he lands.” Sorsby was QB7 in the year with a less-than-stellar supporting cast. He could thrive in a system like Miami or Alabama.
3.03 Beau Sparks, WR Texas State
Nephew of Bubba, 2000s white rapper extraordinare (I’m guessing), Sparks was taken by Jared here. “Not sure how a top six WR from this past season has made it to me here in the third round, so I’ll happily take him. Obviously, GJ Kinne will be fighting off everyone and their mother to keep his best players from being poached, but until then, I’m willing to take Sparks at cost in this offense.”
3.04 Cameron Dickey, RB Texas Tech
Because I like my heart broken. Pain is my friend. Quentin Joyner may still be there; heck, they may bring in another transfer. I like what I’ve seen from Dickey and hope he stays on and Joyner bounces.
That’s my sentiment after taking Joyner in the CFF Kings Classic this season in the second round. And then spending over half of my FAAB budget to get J’Koby Williams a week after the draft when Joyner was lost for the season. HEARTBREAK.
3.05 Will Henderson, RB UTSA
Colin may be bracing for the same heartbreak, but it’s hard to deny what Henderson was as the season progressed. “Robert Henry was a monster to start the year, averaging 34 fpg through the first four games. Henry slowed as the season went on, while Henderson saw more work. Henry is gone, leaving Henderson with a sky-high ceiling next year.”
3.06 Omar Cooper, Jr., WR Indiana
This may be a pick that gives your team a massive winning edge, as Nicholas is betting on Cooper to return for another season. “The Indiana offense will look very different in 2026, but assuming Cooper is back, he should be a focal point of the unit. And I trust Curt Cignetti to fill out the rest and put him in a position to be highly productive again.”
3.07 Desean Bishop, RB Tennessee
Nate’s final pick was the Volunteer back that emerged as the season progressed. Bishop is a “Solid floor guy that is very consistent. He’s about as close a lock for 1,000 and 10 as you can get.” Hard to argue with that, and Bishop gives the Vols a solid option to build their offense on in 2026.
3.08 Nate Sheppard, RB Duke
Chris chimes in on this underrated pick, “Another RB who has 1,000 yards and 40 reception potential. Questions about volume, but hoping for an uptick in Year 2 of being the top RB.” Sheppard had two games over 30 fantasy points and three others over 20, but there was a smattering of duds in there as the true frosh fought for snaps. He’s not going to be fighting in 2026. Hopefully.
3.09 Conner Weigman, QB Houston
Jared validates this pick here with this: “I’m most likely avoiding early QBs going into 2026, but I have to say getting the top returning Power 4 QB in fantasy points per conference game won’t be a bad place to look going into the new year. The likelihood of a transfer is slim.”
3.10 Caleb Komolafe, RB Northwestern
The Wildcats found a starting running back in Komolafe, who finished the season strong, though he struggled against Michigan’s defense. He’s going to get fed more in 2026 and should be a strong starting back against most teams. There’s a possibility that he bounces as well and should see some interest.
3.11 King Miller, RB USC
“Through the last seven games after Jordan went down, Miller logged no fewer than 17 touches per game. In four of those games, he had over 120 yards rushing. USC is always a risk to bring in a transfer RB, but King should’ve done enough to earn the starting job next year.” Colin takes the freshman back that emerged at USC, and Miller should get the first chance to carry the rock in 2026.
3.12 Raleek Brown, RB Arizona St.
I almost selected Brown a few times, and Nicholas wraps this up with the Sun Devil back. “Finally, we saw flashes of what made Brown a 5-star recruit, and looking ahead to ASU’s offensive overhaul in 2026, Brown should be in line for even more opportunities (and hopefully better TD luck) next season.”
