ROI at the Halfway Mark
Sad as it is to say, Week 6 marks the halfway point for many teams' regular season. But the glass is half full so let's jump right in to the top ROI wide receivers for each NCAA division.
FBS
Notes:
- Top Man: Eskridge moves up from the number 3 spot to take over #1 (he actually leapfrogged two players who just didn't have enough receptions to qualify for this week's survey).
- And Then There Were Four: Green, Pinkney, Poindexter and Arcega-Whiteside have all maintained spots in each of the first 4 Top 20 ROI surveys so far this season. (Let's see if the no-hitter jinx rules apply here.)
- Double Up: Both Washington State and Old Dominion have two players in this week's Top 20. It is interesting that Wazzou's QB completion % is 8.5% above average while OD has to work with QBs with comp% -3.5% below the line.
- Right School, Wrong Guy?: Buffalo, Texas and West Virginia all have highly touted receivers this year but their teammates have proven to be able to do more with less.
FCS
- Ferguson jumped one place to the number 1 spot. If his name seems at all familiar to you, it may be because this former all-state (LA) WR was an LSU Tigert for two seasons before transferring. Oh, and his brother is LA Tech DE Jaylon Ferguson.
- Christian of Marist, who came to light as a highly efficient WR last year when he appeared on our list, made a move, jumping 8 spots to #2. He has the track background to make an impact at the next level if he can secure a combine invite.
- Alex Wesley makes the highest FCS debut at #4. A former HS all-state (TX) WR, he has been part of the Northern Colorado track team competing in the 400m.
Division II
- Back in Stride Again: Duverger repeats as D2 #1 maintaining his huge margin compared to the #2 man. We'll see if he can convert his high efficiency into NFL draft interest.
- Harris of Assumption may measure 5'6" 170 lbs, but the dude can ball. He set the D2 record for career return TDs in his junior year...he can only add to his record in this his senior year (he's added 1 more for a career total of 13). Conference Rookie of the year as a freshman to an All-American last year, he's hoping his versatility will add to his draft value.
- Highest D2 debut at #6 is Sesay of Bowie State. Dude is a bit thin compared to the average FBS receiver listed at 6'4" 175 lbs, however he has the accomplishments over his HS (all-state out of MD) and college (All Conference selection) careers to garner attention. If he can somehow find his meal card and add 25 lbs, we may have something, here.
Division III
- Victor of Allegheny made a big jump from #10 last week to the top spot. D3 guys are at this level for a reason and for Victor, it seems that, despite his a 3 time All-County selection in his hometown of Miami (a Dade All-County selection is far superior to being All-State in probably 40 states), his being listed at 5'8" 180 lbs likely kept him out of the other NCAA divisions. Regardless, this two time state champion in wrestling has the drive and heart to make some noise.
- Top senior is Beatty out of Macalester was all-state (KS) in HS and played QB, receiver and safety his freshman year in college, earning a rookie All-American spot. He was named All-Conference in his sophomore and junior years. He is one to keep an eye on.
Bad Man of the Week
Across all NCAA football the Top Man is Eskridge who unseats Duverger with top ROI and ROI Margin (compared to the #2 finisher in that division). Let's see if he can hold off the competition for at least a week.
Touchdown Chain
Looking at all 4 Divisions, let's take a look at who generates TDs at the quickest pace based on Receptions to Touchdown Ratio (RTDR).
After 3 consecutive weeks wearing the Touchdown Chain, Arcega-Whiteside gives it up to Doran by mere percentage points.
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