Highest-graded gamers at each place forward of Week 13

Highest-graded gamers at each place forward of Week 13


• Tyler Warren is the brand new highest-graded tight finish: The do-it-all weapon has propelled Penn State’s offense all 12 months, racking up 808 receiving yards and 157 speeding yards.

• A giant take a look at for Army’s stars: QB Bryson Daily and OT Lucas Scott must be at their finest because the Black Knights battle Notre Dame in Yankee Stadium.

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Estimated studying time: 7 minutes

QUARTERBACK

Power Four: Kurtis Rourke, Indiana Hoosiers – 91.4

Kurtis Rourke has been distinctive this season, along with his PFF 92.4 passing grade the best in all of school soccer. However, he has been distinctive towards the 98th-toughest schedule, in accordance with PFF’s energy rankings. We’ll discover out the whole lot we have to learn about Rourke and this Hoosier offense when it travels to Columbus this Saturday to tackle the Ohio State Buckeyes. 

Group of Five: Bryson Daily, Army Black Knights – 92.8

Bryson Daily is coming off a much-needed bye week earlier than Army performs Notre Dame this weekend. He’s had this Army offense buzzing all season lengthy, because the Black Knights are first in EPA per play at 0.321. Daily has the second-highest run grade (89.7) amongst all FBS quarterbacks however will probably must throw the ball towards this vaunted Irish protection if Army desires to have an opportunity.

RUNNING BACK

Power Four: Brashard Smith, SMU Mustangs, 92.3

Brashard Smith recorded his third straight 100-yard speeding recreation in Week 12, with 62 of these yards coming after contact. He could have missed one of many passes thrown his manner final Saturday, however he nonetheless has the best receiving grade (91.9) for a halfback nonetheless.

 

Group of Five: Ashton Jeanty, Boise State Broncos, 95.2

Here is the weekly replace for PFF metrics during which Jeanty is main the NCAA.

Stat

NumberRank
Rushing Yards1,892

1st

Touchdown Runs

261st
Run Grade96.7

1st

Missed Tackles Forced

1051st
1st Down Runs89

1st

Elusive Rating

218.6

1st

WIDE RECEIVER

Power Four: Tre Harris, Ole Miss Rebels – 90.1

Ole Miss was on a bye week, the place the Rebels have been hopefully in a position to get Tre Harris wholesome. They’re going to wish him in the event that they need to proceed their run to not solely making the Playoff, however doubtlessly successful a recreation in it. Harris’ 90.1 receiving grade nonetheless leads the nation regardless that he hasn’t performed since Week 7.

Group of Five: Nick Nash, San Jose State Spartans – 86.1

Nick Nash vs. Ashton Jeanty final week was a battle of G5 superstars, the place each put up phenomenal video games. Jeanty could have come away with the win, however Nash nonetheless walked away along with his fifth 100-yard receiving recreation of the season and continued his landing catch streak. 

 

TIGHT END

Power Five: Tyler Warren, Penn State Nittany Lions – 89.0

There’s a small likelihood Tyler Warren may get invited to the Heisman ceremony if he retains up this stage of play within the ultimate two video games. That’s how a lot he has meant to this Penn State offense this season because the nation’s second-leading tight finish in receiving yards (808). Not to say, Warren additionally has 157 speeding yards with 4 touchdowns. 

Group of Five: Harold Fannin Jr, Bowling Green Falcons – 96.8

Here is the weekly replace for PFF metrics during which Fannin Jr is main all tight ends.

Stat

NumberRank
Yards1,170

1st

Touchdowns

81st
Receiving Grade96.9

1st

Yards After the Catch

6461st
Yards Per Route Run3.95

1st

Missed Tackles Forced

261st
1st Downs56

1st

OFFENSIVE TACKLE

Power Four: Spencer Fano, Utah Utes – 91.3

Spencer Fano has allowed one sack all 12 months, and it got here within the very first recreation. Since that point, he has permitted just one hit on the quarterback to carry his pass-blocking effectivity price as much as 98.2% for the season.

Group of Five: Lucas Scott, Army Black Knights – 91.4

Lucas Scott was on a bye week however is now in line for his best take a look at but as a blocker this week, going through Notre Dame’s entrance seven. Many have tried however failed to dam the Irish this 12 months, as Notre Dame’s 92.4 group protection grade ranks high 10 within the FBS. It’s going to take the whole lot Scott has to assist Army pull off the upset, and it begins on the line of scrimmage.

OFFENSIVE GUARD

Power Four: Willie Lampkin, North Carolina Tar Heels – 82.4

Willie Lampkin has allowed solely two pressures since Week 5. That makes solely seven on the 12 months, however he has nonetheless not surrendered a sack. On 396 pass-blocking snaps, Lampkin is recording a 99.0% effectivity share. This is on high of his stellar 83.2 run-blocking grade.

Group of Five: Addison West, Western Michigan Broncos – 94.9

Through 12 weeks and on 671 snaps, Addison West is main all FBS guards throughout the board in run-blocking (93.4), pass-blocking (93.4) and total PFF grade (94.9).

CENTER

Power Four: Jared Wilson, Georgia Bulldogs – 80.3

Georgia’s offensive line has been stellar since Jared Wilson returned in Week 8. In Week 12, he recorded his highest-graded recreation from a pass-blocking perspective with an 85.0 mark towards Tennessee, surrendering no pressures. That was particularly spectacular towards that dominant Volunteer defensive position.

Group of Five: Jacob Gardner, Colorado State Rams – 90.1

Jacob Gardner returned from harm final week and regarded simply as dominant, incomes an 83.1 pass-blocking grade. He did permit one stress, although, which was solely his third quarterback hurry of the season. His pass-blocking effectivity share nonetheless ranks within the high 10 of all facilities.

INTERIOR DEFENSIVE LINEMAN

Power Four: Alfred Collins, Texas Longhorns – 90.1

Alfred Collins earned nationwide TOTW honors this previous weekend with a 91.3 total grade vs. Arkansas. He was an absolute recreation wrecker with three pressures, three tackles, 4 stops and one actually slick pressured fumble. Collins’ 90.4 run protection grade ranks within the high 5 of all inside defenders.

 

Group of Five: Peyton Zdroik, Air Force Falcons – 92.2

Peyton Zdroik added three extra pressures to his resume final Saturday in an enormous win vs. Oregon State. On 148 pass-rushing snaps this 12 months, Zdroik has the best PFF grade amongst defensive tackles in that class with a 90.8.

EDGE DEFENDER

Power Four: Josaiah Stewart, Michigan Wolverines – 92.0

Josaiah Stewart is coming off a bye week, however his standing because the Power 4’s high edge rusher has not wavered. He’s been excellent all season with a 25.1% pass-rush win price that ranks third amongst certified edge defenders.

Group of Five: Mike Green, Marshall Thundering Herd – 92.2

Mike Green is skyrocketing up draft boards in every single place after how he’s been enjoying this season with a 90.2 pass-rushing grade. He is at present ranked 63rd on the PFF Big Board and should find yourself even greater. This is a man you’ll need to be careful for come draft season. He is second within the nation in whole pressures with 52 of them.

 

LINEBACKER

Power Four: Chris Paul Jr, Ole Miss Rebels – 90.9

There’s an opportunity Chris Paul Jr. would possibly come away with this 12 months’s Chuck Bednarik Award for the nation’s finest defensive participant. That is how good he’s been. Paul is one in every of solely two linebackers in faculty soccer with an 80.9-plus grade in each main PFF statistical class.

PFF Stat

Grade
Overall Grade

90.9

Run Defense

88.2
Tackling

85.4

Pass-Rushing

80.6
Coverage

90.4

Group of Five: Shaun Dolac, Buffalo Bulls – 91.9

Shaun Dolac has but not posted a recreation the place he’s recorded fewer than eight tackles, which is insanely spectacular. His 113 tackles lead your entire nation throughout all positions, whereas his 93.6 protection grade is first on the linebacker place as effectively.

CORNERBACK

Power Four: Jahdae Barron, Texas Longhorns – 90.6

Jahdae Barron recorded one other interception and cross breakup Saturday so as to add to his 2024 season totals of 4 and 5, respectively. Opposing quarterbacks are actually experiencing a 28.3 passer ranking any time they throw at Barron. His play has elevated this Texas protection to develop into the highest-graded unit within the nation with a 93.6 protection grade.

Group of Five: Cam Stone, Hawaii Rainbow Warriors – 89.2

Last week, Cam Stone grabbed his second decide of the season to bump his protection grade to a near-elite 89.7 on the 12 months. He can be one of many nation’s finest tackling corners with an 88.5 tackling grade that ranks high 10 on the place. 

SAFETY

Power Four: Lathan Ransom, Ohio State Buckeyes – 90.2

Lathan Ransom has improved a lot in his fifth season for the Buckeyes, elevating his total  PFF grade greater than 15 factors from 2023. But, he’ll obtain one in every of his largest checks of the season Saturday going through Indiana’s stellar receiving corps. He has solely given up one landing in all of 2024, so we’ll see if that continues after this top-five matchup.

Group of Five: JJ Roberts, Marshall Thundering Herd – 90.9

This Marshall protection has some studs on it between Mike Green and J.J. Roberts, who’re each grading within the 90.0s. Roberts broke up three passes final week, which now provides him 10 PBUs on the season, a mark that leads the entire NCAA.