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Contributed by:
Todd DeVries
Last Updated: Aug 15, 2010 7:36 PM |
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Here's a look at some players who might be rising or falling on our Big Board.
STOCK UP
Quarterbacks
Bryant Moniz (Hawaii)
What’s the scoop? Moniz was named starter last week despite a tumultuous off-season.
Fantasy impact: HIGH
Taylor Potts (Texas Tech)
What’s the scoop? To the surprise of many, Potts is said to have the edge over Steven Sheffield in the QB competition. Stay tuned on this one.
Fantasy impact: HIGH
Corey Robinson (Troy)
What’s the scoop? Surprisingly, Robinson is even with Jamie Hampton for the starting QB job.
Fantasy impact: MEDIUM
Omar Clayton (UNLV)
What’s the scoop? Clayton was taking the bulk of the snaps in early camp workouts. Then his main competitor, Mike Clausen, went down to injury.
Fantasy impact: MEDIUM
Jeremiah Masoli (Ole Miss)
What’s the scoop? Considering he just arrived on campus, Masoli has looked sharp in fall camp.
Fantasy impact: LOW
Running Backs
Delone Carter (Syracuse)
What’s the scoop? Carter is back from suspension and is expected to not miss any games.
Fantasy impact: MEDIUM
Mike Ball (Nevada)
What’s the scoop? Ball is emerging as RB2 in Nevada's potent offensive rushing attack.
Fantasy impact: MEDIUM
Michael Ford (LSU)
What’s the scoop? Lots of buzz about Ford looking really strong thus far in camp.
Fantasy impact: LOW
Wide Receivers & Tight Ends
T.J. Moe (Missouri)
What’s the scoop? Has stepped in up in Jerrel Jackson's absence and looked like a top target for Blaine Gabbert.
Fantasy impact: MEDIUM
Tracy Moore (Oklahoma State)
What’s the scoop? Reports coming out of Stillwater are all positive about Moore. Good hands and a redzone threat.
Fantasy impact: MEDIUM
Bert Reed (Florida State)
What’s the scoop? Since Jarmon Forton has been dismissed from the team, Reed becomes WR1 at FSU by default.
Fantasy impact: MEDIUM
Rodney Bradley (Hawaii)
What’s the scoop? Has looked close to 100 percent thus far in his first action since breaking his leg last season.
Fantasy impact: MEDIUM
Kenny Stills (Oklahoma)
What’s the scoop? Stills has been fantastic in practice and could become OU's WR2 by the start of the season.
Fantasy impact: LOW
Josh Chichester (Louisville)
What’s the scoop? Was moved from WR to TE, increasing his fantasy value.
Fantasy impact: LOW
MIchael Egnew (Missouri)
What’s the scoop? Catching a lot of balls from Gabbert in recent scrimmages.
Fantasy impact: LOW
STOCK DOWN
Quarterbacks
Blaine Gabbert (Missouri)
What’s the scoop? With the injury to his leading returning WR and Wes Kemp not blowing it up yet, he gets a "slight" downgrade. Nothing major to worry about, though.
Fantasy impact: LOW
Christian Ponder (Florida State)
What’s the scoop? Lost his biggest redzone threat, Jarmon Fortson, who was booted from the squad.
Fantasy impact: LOW
Jamie Hampton (Troy)
What’s the scoop? Could lose the starting job to Corey Robinson.
Fantasy impact: HIGH
Steven Sheffield (Texas Tech)
What’s the scoop? Has fallen behind Taylor Potts in race to win staring gig.
Fantasy impact: HIGH
Willy Korn (Marshall)
What’s the scoop? Was moved over to the defensive side of the ball.
Fantasy impact: LOW
Running Backs
Brandon Wegher (Iowa)
What’s the scoop? Wegher is on personal leave and there is no timetable set for his return.
Fantasy impact: MEDIUM
California RB2
What’s the scoop? For the first time in a long time, it's looking like RBBC for the backup running back role at Cal.
Fantasy impact: LOW
Wide Receivers & Tight Ends
Jerrel Jackson (Missouri)
What’s the scoop? Broke his wrist and is expected to be out for four weeks.
Fantasy impact: HIGH
Jarmon Fortson (Florida State)
What’s the scoop? Dismissed from the team.
Fantasy impact: MEDIUM