Episode 16 of the Devy Dojo is here, and it’s time to hand out grades to the 2025 NFL rookie class. From early-season breakouts to disappointing starts, we’re giving A–F grades to this year’s rookies and breaking down what it means for your dynasty fantasy football teams. In this episode:

• 🏈 Cleveland Browns RB Quinshon Judkins and other high-profile rookies
• Who’s outproducing expectations — and who’s falling behind
• Dynasty buy, sell, and hold recommendations
• How early production should impact your roster building strategy

Whether you’re rebuilding or contending, this rookie report card is your roadmap to dynasty success. 👉 Subscribe to the Substack for free content: https://thedevydojo.substack.com/

If the season ended today, how would the first round of your dynasty rookie draft look? The Devy Dojo is putting it to the test. Sensei and Shifu walk pick by pick through a 12-player Superflex mock — resetting the board through the first month of the season.

 From John Mateer’s meteoric rise (and sudden injury news), to Jonah Coleman powering Washington, Jordyn Tyson staking his WR1 claim, and Justice Haynes proving the rumors of his demise were overblown — this class is already shifting fast. We’re talking risers, fallers, and the value plays you need to keep an eye on if you want to stay ahead of your league.

 Who’s worth the 1.01 today? Who’s sliding out of range? And what does it mean for your dynasty portfolio going forward?

Hit play, step into the Dojo, and see how the board looks through today’s lens.

This week in the Devy Dojo, we’re tackling one of the toughest questions in the game: when a star QB stumbles, do you buy the dip… or cut bait before things get worse?

 From DJ Lagway’s nightmare against LSU to Arch Manning’s shaky mechanics, we’re breaking down whether these slow starts are buying opportunities or red flags. We’ll also cover Garrett Nussmeier, LaNorris Sellers, Sam Leavitt, and Drew Allar — analyzing their PFF data, tape notes, and where the market is moving.

Then we shift gears into listener-submitted trades. You sent in your best (and boldest) Devy deals, and we’ll tell you where the value lies. Who won, who lost, and what you can learn to sharpen your own trade strategy.

Welcome back to the Dojo — where scouting meets game theory. 🥋
0:00      🎬 - Intro
02:16    📊 - Current State of Devy
06:38    🐊 - What do you do with DJ Lagway?
12:31    👑 - Arch Manning: Not the Prince who was promised.
20:33    🚀 - Garrett Nussmeier: Failure to launch
28:13    🐓 - LaNorris Sellers: Is he a 2027 draft guy now?
34:15    ❌ - Why Offenses Are Struggling.
36:24    💬 - User Submitted Trades Discussion
38:35    🔄 - Trade: Josh Hoover for Jaden Greathouse + Devy Combined 5th
41:20    🔄 - Trade: CJ Baxter for Carnell Tate + RJ Harvey
44:30    🔄 - Trade: Nussmeier and Anderson for Arch Manning
45:50    🔄 - Trade: Caden Durham for Nate Frazier + Fernando Mendoza + Eugene Wilson III
47:50    🔄 - Trade: Le'Veon Moss for Combined Devy 5th + Combined Devy 6th
49:20    🔄 - Trade: Bo Jackson + 6th round Supplemental for Jordan Addison + 9th Round Supplemental
52:10    🔄 - Trade: TJ Moore for Mario Craraver + Rocco Becht
55:10    🔄 - Trade: Drew Allar for Carson Beck + Justice Haynes
59:03    🔄 - Trade: Arch Manning for JKS
59:55    🔄 - Trade: Jeremiah Smith + for Jared Goff + Jamarr Chase
1:02:30 🔄 - Trade: Makai Lemon and Bryant Wesco for Garrett Wilson
1:03:45 🔄 - Trade: DJ Lagway for Russell Wilson + Devy Combined 2nd
1:04:55 🔄 - Trade: Bo Nix for John Mateer, James Connor + 2026 Combined 1st
1:06:40 🔄 - Trade: LaNorris Sellers + Nyck Harbor for Dylan Raiola + Cam Coleman
1:07:50 🔄 - Trade: Ryan Williams for Jared Goff + Nick Singleton
1:08:39 🔄 - Trade: Zachariah Branch for Isaac Brown
1:08:50 🔄 - Trade: Combined third for Michael Trigg
1:09:10 🔄 - Trade: Harlem Barry + Combined 2027 1st for Chase Brown + 2026 Combined 1st 1:09:35 🔄 - Trade: Arch Manning for JKS
1:09:49 🔄 - Trade: DJ Lagway for John Mateer + Isaac Brown 
1:10:46 📝 - Closing Remarks 1:11:24 🥋 - Outro #devydojo #devy #cfb #dynasty #fantasyfootball

In this episode, Shifu breaks down five players who are climbing up Devy rankings after strong Week 2 performances. From quarterbacks making noise like Dante Moore (Oregon) and Beau Pribula (Penn State) to running backs on the rise like Isaac Brown (Louisville), these are the names you need to know if you play Devy, C2C, or Dynasty fantasy football.

CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Intro
01:36 - Dante Moore
03:57 - John Mateer
05:39 - Beau Pribula
07:07 - Isaac Brown
09:10 - Ahmad Hardy
10:52 - Outro

Devy Stock Watch: Week 1 Risers & Fallers

Week 1 didn’t waste time shaking up the Devy landscape.

The Sensei (Dustin) breaks down the risers — from true freshmen making noise to proven vets leveling up.  The Shifu (Chris) brings the fallers — big names who stumbled out of the gate. We’ll cover what these moves mean for your Devy and Dynasty rosters — and why Week 1 reminds us just how fast stock can rise and fall.

CHAPTERS:
 00:00 - Intro
03:18 - JKS Highlights
09:50 - Jonah Insights
15:51 - Michael Trigg Analysis
19:57 - Malachi Toney Overview
24:14 - Carnell Tate Breakdown
28:31 - Arch Manning Profile
36:05 - James Peoples Review
39:01 - Cade Klubnik Evaluation
44:11 - Bryson Washington Spotlight
46:54 - Iowa State Wide Receivers Overview
49:43 - Honorable Mention Risers
54:42 - Honorable Mention Fallers
58:43 - Outro

Week 1 is here, and it’s loaded with heavyweight fights! In this episode of the Devy Dojo, we break down the AP Top 10, highlight the biggest Week 1 matchups, and spotlight the devy prospects you need to watch.

From Arch Manning and Ryan Wingo at Texas, to Jeremiah Smith and Julian Sayin at Ohio State, to Cade Klubnik at Clemson and Jeremiyah Love at Notre Dame — we cover the stars, the storylines, and the future NFL talent.

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📖 Chapters
⏱️ 00:00 – Intro
📅 01:32 – Week 0 Recap
🔮 02:38 – Week 1 Preview
🤘🅰️ 04:10 – #1 Texas vs #3 Ohio State
🅾️🏈 13:38 – Ohio State Breakdown
🦁 17:27 – #2 Penn State vs Nevada
🐅 25:17 – #4 Clemson vs #6 LSU
🐶 34:01 – Georgia vs Marshall
🔍 39:53 – Georgia Team Insights
🦆 40:37 – Oregon Overview
📈 43:57 – Oregon Season Outlook
☘️ 46:41 – Notre Dame Breakdown
🐢🔥 47:39 – Notre Dame vs Miami Preview
🐘🆚🌴 56:29 – Alabama vs Florida State
📊 59:20 – Alabama Team Overview
📋 1:02:34 – Other Games Around CFB
 🏁 1:07:29 – Outro

College football is finally here ! No more fall camp whispers, no more projections. Week 0 is live, and we’re kicking it off inside the Dojo!

In this episode of the Devy Dojo, Sensei and Shifu break down: 🔥 A couple Devy sleepers to stash heading into the 2025 season

🌾 Farmageddon — Kansas State vs Iowa State preview
📊 The most Devy-relevant players to watch in Week 0, including Avery Johnson and Rocco Becht.

 If you’re serious about Devy, C2C, or Dynasty fantasy football, this is your early-season edge. 👉 Don’t miss out — subscribe to the channel, drop your sleeper picks in the comments, and join the free Discord to mock and talk ball with other Devy players.

CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Intro
01:43 - Week 0 Preview
03:03 - Donovan Murph Highlights
08:32 - Koby Howard Analysis
12:13 - Nolan James Jr. Overview
17:50 - Farmageddon Rivalry
22:19 - Iowa State Overview
32:05 - Kansas State Running Backs Breakdown
36:35 - Iowa State Cyclones Team Insights
39:55 - Iowa State Wide Receivers Review
44:39 - Iowa State Tight Ends Discussion
45:51 - Kansas State Wildcats Overview
49:41 - Closing Thoughts and Reflections
51:50 - Fantasy Sports Strategy

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🔗 Follow on Twitter/X: @EmpireEliteFF + @ChrisTheCardMan #DevyFootball #CollegeFootball #Farmageddon #KansasStateFootball #IowaStateFootball

The Sensei and Shifu are back in the Dojo for a full 5-round Devy mock draft breakdown — loaded with surprises, strategy, and bold calls. We’re talking devy risers, fallers, and the picks that could define your dynasty fantasy football rosters for years to come.

 From future stars like Arch Manning, Jeremiah Smith, and Ryan Williams to potential steals deep in the board, we break down why each selection matters in both the short and long game. Whether you’re chasing 2026 NFL Draft prospects, eyeing 2027 breakouts, or simply sharpening your dynasty draft strategy, this episode has you covered.

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CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Intro
01:46 - Chris's Expert Panel Experience
03:34 - Fall Camp News
05:00 - Jon Gruden SEC Coaching Aspirations
06:41 - Recent Quarterback Battle Updates
11:54 - Devy Mock Draft Overview
18:15 - Round 1 Selections
20:38 - 2026 Draft Proximity Insights
22:15 - Ryan Wingo Evaluation
24:38 - Nick Singleton Breakdown
26:20 - Dakorian Moorie Profile
27:47 - Nick Marsh Scouting Report
29:20 - Bryant Wesco Discussion
30:16 - Bryce Underwood Assessment
31:00 - Sam Levitt Overview
32:48 - 2nd Half of the 2nd Round Overview
37:17 - Round 3 Value
41:06 - Round 3 Recap
44:00 - Round 4 Selections
48:50 - Round 5 Highlights
52:40 - Final Round Review
54:10 - Outro

Michael Penix Jr. was written off — three straight season-ending injuries, ignored in Devy drafts, and dismissed by the models. Here’s how he proved them all wrong.

However, what the numbers missed… was the heart. In this Session with the Sensei, I break down how Penix went from an injury-prone 3-star to a first-round NFL QB — the mechanics, the deep ball dominance, the proof-of-concept Texas tape, and why his connection with Drake London could turn him into one of the best values in dynasty right now.

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Julian Sayin struggling at Ohio State?




We dive into the early fall camp buzz and break down who’s rising, who’s fading, and what it all means for your Devy shares.

💥 Stock up: Ty Simpson, Elijah Thomas, Omar Mabson II
🚨 Injury flags: DJ Lagway, Dallas Wilson
📉 Camp concerns: Julian Sayin, a few surprise names…

Plus: updates from Alabama, Oklahoma, Miami, Florida, Auburn & more.

🎧 Tap in — fall camp is here, and we’re separating signal from noise.

CHAPTERS:
 00:00 – 🎙️ Intro
01:33 – 📍 Fantasy Football Expo Recap
03:36 – 🧠 Ohio State QB Battle: Sayin vs. Kienholz
06:32 – 🚨 What’s Going On With Julian Sayin?
10:12 – 📊 ADP Movement & Draft Fallout 12:35 – 🍂 Buckeyes Fall Camp Overview
14:28 – 🟣 Minnesota: Camp Standouts & Watch List
15:12 – ☘️ Notre Dame QB Battle Heating Up
18:56 – 🔥 Jaden Greathouse Hype Watch
21:57 – 〽️ Michigan Fall Camp Notes
23:00 – ⬇️ Justice Haynes: Stock Trending Down
25:55 – 🏈 Big Ten Camp Quick Hits
26:17 – 📈 Mark Gronowski Buzz Building
27:43 – 🧪 Aidan Chiles Development Tracker
29:14 – 🌽 Nebraska Camp Report
30:15 – 👀 Dylan Raiola: Post-Hype Sleeper?
32:23 – 🦁 Penn State Early Camp Notes
32:45 – 🔊 Jayden Maiava Getting Positive Buzz
34:14 – 🐍 SEC Fall Camp Rundown
34:48 – 🩹 DJ Lagway: Injury Prone or Bad Luck? 
37:20 – 💪 Jadan Baugh - Doak Walker Watchlist
39:35 – 🦵 Dallas Wilson Injury Update
41:55 – 🚀 Elijah Thomas: Incoming Breakout?
44:00 – 🎯 John Mateer Looks Comfortable
48:14 – ⚡ Omar Mabson II Surging Up the Depth Chart
50:50 – 📶 Eric Singleton Jr. Stock on the Rise
52:20 – 🧱 Perry Thompson Making the Most of His Reps
53:12 – 🔥 Jackson Arnold Under Pressure? + Hugh Freeze Hot Seat
54:00 – ❗ Lotzeir Brooks Injury Update
54:58 – 💎 Ty Simpson: Underrated Devy Value
58:09 – ♟️ Ryan Williams Weaponized in the Slot
59:58 – 🤘 Texas Fall Camp Overview 01:01:40 – 🏁 Final Thoughts & Outro