Are you growing tired of redraft and introductory dynasty fantasy football? Want to dig deeper and draft a pipeline of young prospects while they’re still amateurs? Boy, do I have a game for you!
Devy (developmental dynasty league) is a deeper dynasty league that allows fantasy managers to draft and stash prospects while they’re still in college. Scott Fish of Scott Fish Bowl fame created Devy back in the 1990s, and the format has been growing in popularity ever since.
Devy isn’t for the weak or faint of heart. It takes a ton of research, and you have to decipher the good info from the bad. Plenty of highly-touted high school prospects never make an impact, while plenty of great college players aren’t legitimate NFL prospects.
In devy, you’re going to swing and miss more than usual. It’s just the reality of the game. Don’t beat yourself up if you do, and never quit investing in those devy prospects. In these leagues, hitting on a handful of devy prospects can flip your team from pretender to contender. Here are the top 20 devy assets you should be targeting this year. And here are a few player profiles from the list.
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Top Devy Prospects (2023 Fantasy Football)
1. Caleb Williams (QB – USC)
While he has wisely distanced himself from the lofty Patrick Mahomes comparisons, you can’t deny that USC quarterback Caleb Williams is the Patrick Mahomes of college football. He might not have the team success that Mahomes has reached in the NFL, but one look at the film and you understand the comparison.
Williams has tremendous arm talent, and his ability to make plays outside of the offense is eerily similar to how Mahomes succeeds. Whether you’re playing in 1QB or Superflex formats, Caleb Williams is the safest bet for long-term fantasy football success.
2. Marvin Harrison Jr. (WR – Ohio State)
The “generational talent” at quarterback is easily the 1.01 in Superflex formats, but only one player can make you think twice in 1QB leagues. Enter Ohio State’s Marvin Harrison Jr. By most accounts, Harrison Jr. is a special wide receiver prospect.
The league has seen an influx of terrific wide receivers over the past couple of draft classes, but Harrison Jr. might be the most talented we’ve seen since Ja’Marr Chase. Harrison Jr.’s combination of size, speed, and route-running sets him apart from others in college football.
3. Drake Maye (QB – UNC)
If the 2024 NFL Draft happened today, Caleb Williams would be the overwhelming favorite to be the No.1 overall pick. North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye would be right behind him at No. 2 overall. His value is highest in Superflex leagues, but he’s still a top 5-10 prospect in 1QB leagues.
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