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It’s a tough week on Draftstreet with most of their prices, but there are a few guys who I think they missed on (This week there will be alot of guys left out of these rankings strictly because they’re so expensive). Here’s what I’m thinking for this week.

QB

1. John O’Korn – Houston

This might seem a little absurd to some people, just hear me out. Rutgers is giving up the most fantasy points to QB’s this season. They’re giving up 306 yards per game through the air and have already given up 15 passing TD’s. Not enough for you? O’korn is cheap, the 22nd most expensive QB at only 13k.

2. Sean Mannion – Oregon State
WHY IS HE ONLY 17 K?!?!?!?! The guys at Draftstreet still haven’t figured this out. He leads the nation in passing yards and TD’s and is second in completions. I understand he’s playing against a pretty tough Stanford defense, but nobody has really been able to slow this team down and I don’t expect that to start now.

3. Tajh Boyd – Clemson
Tajh had one of his worst perfomances in recent memories last week against Florida State. I’m sure he wants to get that awful taste out of his mouth and have a great game this week. Clemson might look to make a point that last week was a fluke and just let Tajh sling it for all 4 quarters and rack up gobs of points. I love Clemson this week, they have something to prove.

4. Garrett Gilbert – SMU
Temple is the 6th worst pass defense on DS this week. SMU has come out saying they plan on running the ball more because Temple’s run defense is even worse than their pass defense. But that shouldn’t take away too many throws from Gilbert to one of his explosive receivers. Gilbert runs this offense with pretty good efficiency and is pretty fond of throwing TD’s.

5. Tommy Rees – Notre Dame
They’re playing Air Force. That’s explanation enough. Air Force is just flat out awful. Notre Dame has yet to blow a team out because they can’t get their offense firing on all cylinders. I think this is the week they finally blow up for a big game and Tommy Rees will be the big reason for that.

6. Kevin Hogan – Stanford
Hogan is one of the more consistent QB’s in the country. He’s probably not gonna blow up and give you 40, but he’s never gonna be a dud either. Last week was his worst week so far and he still put up 15 points. Oregon State’s defense isn’t nearly as good as UCLA, and this might turn into a shootout. Watch for Hogan to have another solid game in what looks like should be a really good football game.

7. Christian Hackenberg – Penn State
Penn State is coming off of a bye week, which means they’ve had 2 weeks to prepare for Ohio State and learn how to gash that secondary that just got picked apart by Iowa. IOWA, a run first team, scored 3 TD’s through the air against Ohio State. Penn State’s passing attack is much better than Iowa, and Hackenberg just continues to impress.

8. Daniel Sams – Kansas State
Sams sliced up Baylor’s defense with his legs a couple weeks ago for 199 yards and 3 TD’s. He’s gonna get his chances to run the ball, and that will help him meet value. If Snyder gives him another chance to throw the ball, he just might have a huge game.

Running Back

 1. Bishop Sankey – Washington
Yes, Sankey has a pretty high price tag. But he is a must play this weekend. Cal is just bad, but their offense airs it out enough to hit a couple big plays and stay in some games. The Cal defense is giving up just over 30 fantasy points per game to RB’s, and have yet to encounter a dominant back like Sankey. 200 yards and 3 TD’s isn’t out of the question.

2. Kadeem Carey – Arizona
Another juicy matchup with Colorado here. Arizona should win this game and be playing from ahead the entire time, which just gives more carries to Kadeem. And on the off chance that Colorado keeps it close, Carey is second on the team in receptions. He’s been one of the safest backs every week and that will continue through this week.

3. Cam McDaniel – Notre Dame
Again, Air Force. McDaniel is the feature back in this offense, but he’s not leading the team in yards because of one huge 80 yard run from George Atkinson. McDaniel is the more talented runner and more consistent play. Not to mention he’s $600 cheaper than his backfield counterpart.

4. Lache Seastrunk – Baylor
Baylor has a great matchup with KU this week and I expect Seastrunk to fully take advantage of that. KU was Seastrunk’s coming out party last year, when he got his first solid workload and his first 100 yard game. Lache should have no problem getting his sixth hunred yard game this season.

5. Storm Johnson – UCF
Central Florida is surprising alot of people this year. Not going to say I’m not surprised, but I can understand how they’re winning football games. Storm Johnson is good. He’s one of the most consistent fantasy backs there is, scoring at least 13 points in every single game. He’s also recently been getting more involved in the receiving game, including a touchdown in a great performance against Louisville.

6. T.J. Yeldon – Alabama
Yeldon has been running with a purpose for the last couple games and that is great to see. He ripped Kentucky to pieces, which is what he should do against a similarly bad Tennessee team. Also, I’m loving the fact that sites across the industry have been lowering his price every week because Kenyan Drake is getting more involved. Yeldon is still the feature back and will generally still be the better play.

7. Andre Williams – Boston College
Williams is getting a ton of carries this year, and for the most part, has been pretty efficient with them. North Carolina is pretty awful against the run this year. UNC is favored by a touchdown, but that shouldn’t be a problem since BC seems to run no matter what the scoreboard says. Williams has been solid this year and should take advantage of this great matchup.

8. Jeremy Langford – Michigan State
Langford has been playing much better over the last couple games, and going up against a porous Illinois defense should only help his confidence and boost his stats. Melvin Gordon racked up 142 yards and 3 TD’s on only 17 carries against this Illinois team. Langford isn’t as talented as Gordon, but he could still put up a similar stat line with his heavy workload.

9. Traylon Shead – SMU
Most people think of SMU as an “air it out” type of team, which is pretty much what they have been so far this year. That’s because they didn’t realize what they had in Traylon Shead. He hasn’t been spectacular, but he has been a serviceable back, which is something SMU hasn’t had all year long. Shead is coming off of a solid game against Memphis, where he put up 21 fantasy points. This week, he gets to play against Temple this week, who is just awful defensively. This could be Traylon’s first 100 yard, multi-TD game.

10. Mark Weisman – Iowa
Weisman is a big bruiser who won’t hesitate to run you over. He’s had a great stat line in every game that Iowa either won, or kept it very close for the whole game. When they need him to perform, he does just that. Northwestern is giving up just over 22 fantasy points per game to running backs, and I think that just the area Weisman will be when it’s all said and done.

Wide Receiver

1. Deontay Greenberry – Houston
Did I mention how terrible Rutgers pass defense is? Well, it’s atrocious. They’re giving up a whopping 44 fantasy points per game to WR’s. That comes out to about 307 yards and 2.5 TD’s per game. Greenberry should easily get 100+ and a TD or two. I’m all in on him this weekend.

2. Tevin Reese – Baylor
People always wonder how people rank Reese and Goodley on a given week. I asked around a little bit and the most popular answer I got was pricing. The two are almost impossible to predict, but we know they’re always both going to have a solid game. Feel free to play Goodley if you have the cap space, but I think Reese is due for a huge game.

3. Allen Robinson – Penn State
Ohio State hasn’t been good against the pass this year. That might be because of their undefeated record, forcing teams to throw for most of the second half. But maybe, they’re just not good against the pass. Either way, Ohio State is a 15 point favorite in this one, so Penn State should be playing from behind for most of the game. Allen Robinson has shown himself to be a garbage time hero of sort, catching 24 of his 43 passes and 4 of 5 TD’s all in the second half. His two biggest games have also been in PSU’s two losses.

4. Jeremy Johson – SMU
Johnson has solidified himself as the WR1 on this SMU team. They get a fantastic matchup against a porous Temple defense. He has at least 10 catches in his last three games, including his ridiculous performance against Rutgers where he went off for 18-217-3. Look for Johson to continue his 10 catch streak this week.

5. TJ Jones – Notre Dame
Air Force, Air Force, Air Force. Jones has slowly pulled away from Davaris Daniels for the WR1 spot this year, and somehow, his price tag has consistently dropped. I’m okay with that. He probably won’t play in the fourth quarter, but he should have a full game worth of stats by then. Gotta love that Air Force defense.

6.Sammy Watkins – Clemson
Sammy!!!! Why can’t you just go off and have the incredible game that we all know you’re capable of?!?! I think Sammy and the rest of this Clemson offense are going to play with a bit of a chip on their shoulders after getting obliterated last week by Florida State. I think this is the game that Sammy finally goes somewhere in the range of 10-200-2.

7. Allen Hurns – Miami (FL)
I’ve seen a ton of talk about Stephen Morris and how he’s way underpriced because he’s going to blow up. (Morris is my 9th ranked QB this week, still worth a play) So I figure, if Morris blows up, he has to throw the ball to someone. Why not Allen Hurns? He’s been consistent. Very consistent, and Stephen Morris has shown that Hurns is his favorite target. So go ahead and roll him out there.

8. Dres Anderson – Utah
Best receiver in an offense that loves to throw it and is a 7 point underdog. Sounds like the recipe for fantasy success! Many people wonder if Travis Wilson is going to play. He said in an interview that he’s going to “suck it up and play.” This is good for Dres and the rest of the Utah offense who is going to need to have a solid game against a pretty good USC defense.

9. L’Damian Washington – Missouri
Maty Mauk has shown that he can be a serviceable QB in this offense when they give him the chance to throw it. He put up a pretty good game against a vicious Florida defense. South Carolina is nothing close to Florida, who contained Washington to 3 catches for 84 yards. Remember a couple weeks ago when Washington went 7-115-2? Something similar to that isn’t out of the question this week.

10. Quinshad Davis – North Carolina
Somebody besides Eric Ebron can be useful from the UNC vertical attack? Yes, it is possible. Though I do like Ebron a bit more than Davis, I still think that the mediocre Boston College defense will be focusing more on Ebron and give more openings to Davis. He’s also caught a TD in 5 out of 6 games.

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Damn, time flies. We wait all summer after the NFL draft is over for our fantasy football fix to finally get here and then BOOM! Before you know it, you’re out of contention in your favorite league, or hopefully making some trades to stock up ammo for the strech run.

I do just want to make a couple notes on lineup decisions before we get on to this weeks rankings. Something that I find very help is to look up NFL odds or betting lines, in order to get a good idea of what games are expected to finish high in points scored (you obviously want players going in that game). This doesn’t always work, as we saw with last weeks Dallas versus Philadelphia punt fest, but in general it is safe to assume that Vegas knows MUCH more than we do. At some level, the projections are created to bring money in, but they also represent a realistic take on a likely game scenario. Another excellent tool to make start/sit decisions is the Game Level Similarity Projection App over at Rotoviz.com. That tool takes into account a multitude of factors to help determine a low, median, or high projection in a given week for a certain player.

If those tools don’t give you what you seek, feel free to contact me on twitter, @davismattek. I’m always available to answer questions about waiver moves, trades, or start/sit questions. These rankings are preliminary and will be updated periodically throughout the week. Good luck in week eight!

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Since Draftstreet and Draft Kings are so similar this week, I’ll be breaking down both sites and recommending certain players for one site or another. That being said, we’re going to do things a little differently this week. In order to minimize the monotony of the guys at the top of the list, I’ll be giving the stats of what the players opposing defense is giving up, along with a comment or two, and only be writing about the guys who need it.

Quarterbacks

1. Sean Mannion – Oregon State vs. Cal
Cal Defense: 43.7 PPG
321 Pass YPG
14 Pass TD’s
-This matchup is amazing. Please exploit it.

2. Marcus Mariota – Oregon vs. Washington State
Washington St. Defense:
25.5 PPG (10 to Southern Idaho, 0 to Idaho)
259 Pass YPG
9 Pass TD’s
140 Rush YPG
9 Rush TD’s

3. Bryce Petty – Baylor vs. Iowa State
ISU Defense:
29 PPG
267 Pass YPG
10 Pass TD’s
Not the greatest defensive numbers, but Baylor is the best offense in football. Petty will throw TD’s.

4. Johnny Manziel – Texas A&M vs. Auburn
Auburn Defense: 18 PPG
250 Pass YPG
4 Pass TD
148 Rush YPG
9 Rush TD

5. Jordan Lynch – Northern Illinois vs. Central Michigan
Cent. Michigan Defense:
32 PPG
235 Pass YPG
10 Pass TD
177 Rush YPG
16 Rush TD
He’s a little pricy, but will probably meet value with his rushing yards alone.

6. Derek Carr – Fresno State vs. UNLV
UNLV Defense: 36 PPG
165 Pass YPG
8 Pass TD
I would rank Carr higher, but look who is ahead of him, I just couldn’t do it. Fresno is favored by 24.5. Carr will be the reason for the blowout, but Marteze Weller, the RB, will be the guy getting all the touches late in the game.

7. Tajh Boyd – Clemson vs. Florida State
FSU Defense: 12 PPG
149 Pass YPG
6 Pass TD’s
Yes, this FSU defense is legit. Tajh Boyd is also legit. The O/U on this game is 64 points with FSU as a 3 point favorite. That means Vegas is projecting somewhere around 30 points for Clemson, all of which will most likely come from Tajh Boyd.

8. Tom Savage – Pittsburgh vs. Old Dominion (DK only)
ODU Defense: 53 PPG (FCS)
222 Pass YPG
22 Pass TD
I’m not exactly sure why Pitt is playing an FCS team this late in the season, but it bodes well for Tom Savage’s fantasy line. It will probably be a blowout, but Savage will still look to the air to connect with his two stud receivers. And, to top it all off, he’s bottom of the barrel QB pricing.

9. Taysom Hill – BYU vs. Houston
Houston Defense: 19 PPG
270 Pass YPG
5 Pass TD
126 Rush YPG
6 Rush TD
I’m probably only playing Hill on Draftstreet because his price tag is so high on Draft Kings. But only being 11k on DS is almost like robbery. Hill has thrown for 1200 yards, rushed for 640 more, and has scored 12 total TD’s. He’s a core player in my DS lineups this week because of his value.

10. Nick Marshall – Auburn vs. Texas A&M
A&M Defense: 32 PPG
273 Pass YPG
17 Pass TD
I know Auburn is a run first team, but they’re going to have to throw the ball if they want to stay in this game. Marshall sat out last week because of a knee injury, I’m sure the fact that they were playing Western Carolina had something to do with that as well, but he is back and ready to play a huge game against A&M. Marshall has had a solid season this year and has shown improvement from every game. He’s a guy that I’m probably only using on DK.

11. Zach Mettenberger – LSU vs. Ole Miss
Miss. Defense: 28 PPG
291 Pass YPG
11 Pass TD
Mettenberger is one of those guys who puts up great numbers almost every week, but his price tag never changes. He’s coming off a game where he only threw the ball 17 times and came up limping after taking a hit to his shin in the fourth quarter. He revealed to reporters on Monday that he has a deep shin bruise, but should be good to go for the game on Saturday. Still, make sure to watch for any updates on his injury.

12. Cooper Rush – Central Michigan vs. NIU (DS only)
NIU Defense: 28 PPG
305 Pass YPG
15 Pass TD
Wow. That defensive matchup alone is enough to get him in to my lineups. Not to mention that Rush will be playing from behind for the majority of the second half. Rush is another staple in my DS lineups, hopefully everyone else on the site isn’t thinking the same way. Either way, Rush is a tremendous value against a terrible defense.

Running Backs

1. Melvin Gordon – Wisconsin vs. Illinois
Illinois Defense: 27 PPG
195 Rush YPG
8 Rush TD
I wasn’t high on Gordon at the beginning of the year, but he’s made me change my mind about him. Good value on DS

2. Bishop Sankey – Washington vs. Arizona State
ASU Defense: 27 PPG
170 Rush YPG
10 Rush TD
Sankey has the most rushing attempts in the country and the second most yards. The workload is worth the price tag.

3. Mike Davis – South Carolina vs. Tennessee
Tenn. Defense: 28
175 Rush YPG
12 Rush TD
Love this guy. Will be playing with a lead and should get a lot of touches.

4. Lache Seastrunk – Baylor vs. Iowa State
ISU Defense: 29 PPG
180 Rush YPG
10 Rush TD
Best RB in the country against a mediocre defense. Yes, just yes.

5. Jeremy Hill – LSU vs. Ole Miss
Miss. Defense: 28 PPG
187 Rush YPG
14 Rush TD
I guarantee Jeremy Hill is salivating at this matchup, you should be too.

6. Fitz Toussaint – Michigan vs. Indiana
IU Defense: 33 PPG
216 Rush YPG
12 Rush TD
Oh boy. Fitz is always cheap on every site. This week, he’s the 34th cheapest back on DK, going up against one of the worst run defenses in the country. Michigan is an 8 point favorite in a game with an O/U of 67. There will be points scored and I’m thinking Fitz gets a TD or two.

7. Marteze Waller – Fresno State vs UNLV (DS only)
UNLV Defense: 36 PPG
259 Rush YPG
16 Rush TD
I almost feel bad for putting UNLV’s defensive stats up here, but I have to do it. There are only four teams that are allowing more rush yards per game than the Runnin’ Rebels, and like I mentioned earlier, Marteze Waller will be carrying the ball a lot in the second half, and will be gaining a lot of yards and possibly a couple TD’s. Love him with a price tag under 10k.

8. J.J. Green – Georgia vs. Vanderbilt
Vandy Defense: 26 PPG
168 Rush YPG
9 Rush TD
J.J. is a freshman, third string RB for the Bulldogs. But Gurley is now listed as doubtful and Mark Richt said they’re “preparing to play without him”, and Keith Marshall is out for the season. That leaves the workload to Green. He’s looked impressive so far this year, breaking 3 runs of 30+ yards. He’s had a decent workload over the last two games, carrying the ball 29 times and averaging 7.4 yards over that span. He’s also minimum price on DK, jump at that.

9. De’Anthony Thomas/Byron Marshall – Oregon vs. Washington St.
Wash. St. Defense: 25 PPG
141 Rush YPG
9 Rush TD
I only have the grouped together because Thomas will decide Friday night whether he plays or not. If he plays, Thomas is the guy to play. If Thomas doesn’t play, Marshall is obviously the guy. They will both see a good amount of work, don’t worry about workload in this game.

10. Storm Woods – Oregon State vs. California
Cal Defense: 43 PPG
196 Rush YPG
15 Rush TD
Yes, this offense will be dominated by Mannion and Cooks, but Woods will see his fair share of touches, especially in the second half. Woods’ garbage time touches should help him meet his value. Maybe even a long TD run against this horrible D? Anything can happen, if you haven’t already learned that in the first few weeks of college football.

11. Kevin Parks – Virginia vs. Duke
Duke Defense: 24 PPG
180 Rush YPG
6 Rush TD
I had Parks as a value RB last week and it paid off in a great way. His price tag went up a little bit this week, but he should still meet value against this Duke team. Virginia is a 2 point favorite. I think two points is probably accurate, which means Virginia will be doing anything they can to run the clock down at the end of the game.

12. TJ Yeldon – Alabama vs. Arkansas
Ark Defense: 27 PPG
146 Rush YPG
8 Rush TD
Arkansas’ defensive numbers are solid, but they are very skewed due to the first three games they played. They’ve given up at least 30 points in each of their last three games, including 52 to South Carolina, a game where Mike Davis ran for 128 yards and a TD. Look for Yeldon to have a similar game against a reeling Arkansas team.

13. Cameron Stingily – Northern Illinois vs. Central Michigan (DS only)
Cent. Mich. Defense: 32 PPG
177 Rush YPG
16 Rush TD
NIU is a sizeable favorite in this game. Central Michigan clearly cannot stop the run, and that’s just what NIU likes to do. Lynch will probably do the bulk of the work in the first half, but the second half should be Stingily’s time to shine.

14. Jeremy Langford – Michigan State vs. Purdue
Purdue Defense: 38 PPG
194 Rush YPG
16 Rush TD
This Purdue defense is just bad. Thankfully, this Michigan State offense isn’t much better. MSU should win easily, and Langford is coming off of a 109 yard, 3 TD performance against Indiana. Purdue’s defense is just as bad as Indiana’s, but Purdue lacks the offense to keep them in games. Just let that sink in…..now go put Langford in a couple lineups.

15. Kenneth Harper – Temple vs. Army
Army Defense: 28 PPG
186 Rush YPG
13 Rush TD
Temple is just a really awful team, which makes me wonder how I can continually use their players in my lineups and still have success, and by players I mean Kenneth Harper. If Temple can stay in the game long enough or get in the red zone a couple times, Harper will have a huge game.

16. Mack Brown – Florida vs. Missouri
Mizzou Defense: 23 PPG
126 Rush YPG
5 Rush TD Matt Jones is out, that means Mack Brown will get almost all of the carries out of this backfield. James Franklin is out for Missouri, which means Maty Mauk will get the start. He played several snaps last week against Georgia and looked like he was scared for his life. Florida should keep that offense on its heels all afternoon, which opens doors for Florida to finally get its own offense going, and Mack Brown will be a big part of that.

Wide Receivers

1. Brandin Cooks – Oregon State vs. California
Cal Defense: 43 PPG
321 Pass YPG
14 Pass TD
The defensive stats speak for themselves. Cooks is worth his price tag, no matter what it is.

2/3. Devin Street/Tyler Boyd – Pittsburgh vs Old Dominion (DK only)
ODU Defense: 53 PPG (FCS)
222 Pass YPG
22 Pass Td
These two guys are my 2 and 3, the only reason I have Street higher is because his price tag is lower. They both should have a huge first half against an Old Dominion team that is giving up 53 points in the FCS. Pitt should easily hang 40, probably more, and most of that damage will be done through the air.

4. Tevin Reese – Baylor vs. Iowa State
ISU Defense: 29 PPG
267 Pass YPG
10 Pass TD
Big 12’s best offense vs. mediocre Big 12 defense, good luck Iowa State.

5. Jordan Matthews – Vanderbilt vs. Georgia
UGA Defense: 33 PPG
260 Pass YPG
12 Pass TD
L’Damian Washington went off for 7/115/2 last week. Matthews is Washington’s superior by a mile, but Franklin is far superior to Carta-Samuels. What I’m getting at here is Matthews should put up a game similar to Washington’s game last week.

6. Devante Davis – Fresno State (DS only)
Fresno Defense: 33 PPG
301 Pass YPG
12 Pass TD
Davis is one of the most talented receivers in the country and will most likely be playing from behind this entire game. I wouldn’t be surprised if Davis had 12 catches this week.

7. Titus Davis – Central Michigan vs. Northern Illinois (DS only)
NIU Defense: 28 PPG
305 Pass YPG
15 Pass TD
Davis has 13 more catches and 320 more yards than the next best receiver on his team. He’s going to receive close to 1/3 of the targets and Central Michigan will be playing from behind for the majority of the game.

8. Jamison Crowder – Duke vs. Virginia
Virginia Defense: 27 PPG
214 Pass YPG
7 Pass TD
The price tag is a little steep on DK, but DS has him at 11k, which is a steal for a WR with this kind of production.

9. Jeremy Gallon – Michigan vs. Indiana
IU Defense: 32 PPG
239 Pass YPG
10 Pass TD
Decent value on both sites. Gallon has had only one really big game, I think he is due for another. He could go for 8/184/3 like he did against Notre Dame, or he could go 2/39 like he did against Minnesota. Gallon is almost impossible to predict. Caveat Emptor.

10. Michael Campanaro – Wake Forest vs. Maryland
Maryland Defense: 21 PPG
225 Pass YPG
7 TD
Here’s another guy that’s somewhat hard to predict, but he doesn’t seem to have “bad” games like the aforementioned Jeremy Gallon. Campanaro has had at least 14 fantasy points in every single game, and has two games with 12+ catches. Campanaro is just about as safe as Cooks, with just a little less upside.

11. Bralon Addison – Oregon vs. Washington State
Wazz. Defense: 25 PPG
258 Pass YPG
9 Pass TD
The fact that Addison is still only $4,500 on DK is absurd. He is becoming Mariota’s favorite target, and has had back-to-back huge games. Teams still can’t figure out how to gameplan for Oregon and it’s just awesome to watch.

12. Odell Beckham/Jarvis Landry – LSU vs. Ole Miss
Miss. Defense: 27 PPG
212 Pass YPG
5 Pass TD
I love both of these guys this weekend and feel it’s appropriate to rank them as one. Here’s my advice. Play Beckham in GPP tournaments or large leagues. Play Landry in H2H, 50/50, or smaller leagues. Beckham is more of a deep threat who gets his points from big plays and TD’s. Landry is the safer bet of the two, getting his points from higher catch totals, but for fewer yards.

13. Josh Harper – Fresno State vs. UNLV (DS only)
Fresno Defense: 36 PPG
165 Pass YPG
8 Pass TD
Fresno State is fun to watch, if you like watching teams who throw the ball a ridiculous amount and score a ton of TD’s. Harper has 33 receptions already, 7 of which have gone for TD’s. He has caught 2 TD’s on three separate occasions, I think this weekend will be another 2 TD performance. Also, I did not mention Harpers’ teammate Devante Adams in this article. That’s because his price tag is a little too high for a guy who plays on a team with three different receivers who already have 30+ receptions.

14. Chris Conley – Georgia vs. Vanderbilt
Vandy Defense: 26 PPG
221 Pass YPG
10 Pass TD
Georgia has a terrible taste in their mouths after a gut-wrenching loss to Missouri last week. They were depleted by injury and just could not overcome that. Todd Gurley is listed as doubtful for this week, which means Aaron Murray will probably look to throw more than usual and Conley is his favorite target.

15. Tommylee Lewis – Northern Illinois vs. Central Michigan (DS only)
Cent. Mich. Defense: 32 PPG
235 Pass YPG
10 Pass TD
Lewis is the favorite target of stud QB Jordan Lynch. This is a mediocre defense that Lynch should be able to pick apart and find Lewis five or six times. Lewis also gets a couple chances to run the ball every game, averaging 27 ypg on the ground. Lewis hasn’t been in the end zone since the first game of the season, he’s due for a TD or two.

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Down a guest for the week, Coleman and Davis preview all of the week seven NFL games in the Sports Wunderkind Week Seven Fantasy Football Podcast.

First Round

1. Cleveland Cavaliers- Nerlens Noel, C, Kentucky

I’ve been all but ready to pencil Alex Len, but Chad Ford latest update swayed me. Cleveland doctors have said that Noel’s knee is “perfect” and they tend to value analytical upside (Thompson, Waiters) and he has the edge over Len in that category as well. Fingers crossed…

2. Orlando Magic- Victor Oladipo, SG, Indiana

Every GM in this draft is in love with and wants Oladipo. Teams are clamoring to trade up and grab him, especially the T-Wolves. The Magic are also looking at McLemore, but supposedly his workout in Orlando didn’t go very well.

3. Washington Wizards- Otto Porter, SF, Georgetown

Washington is just a huge winner in this draft. Porter is an excellent fit with Wall and Beal. He can do so many things very well and should be a productive player from day one.

4. Charlotte Bobcats- Ben McLemore, SG, Kansas

The Bobcats really just need good players. McLemore certainly has the talent, but can he put it all together and be a superstar? I think not. But I think he’ll be a very good 2nd or 3rd option for a playoff contender, similar to Luol Deng or James Harden on the Thunder.

5. Phoenix Suns- Alex Len, C, Maryland

Phoenix’s only good big man, Marcin Gortat, is 29 years old, his contract expires after next season, and he’s on the trading block right now. Len is a project, but his coaches swear by his special talent. Phoenix needs to sell the franchise on a potential star, as right now, outside of Gortat, all they’ve got is (the awesomely named) Goran Dragic.

6. New Orleans Pelicans- Anthony Bennett, SF/PF, UNLV

Would make a good pairing with Ryan Anderson, and the Pelicans desperately need an upgrade over Al-farouq Aminu. Bennett is a bit of a ‘tweener, but unlike guys such as Derrick Williams and Thomas Robinson, Anthony is a good athlete. He’s recently ballooned up to 261 pounds, but I don’t think it’ll affect his draft stock. He had a fairly common procedure that messes with weight fluctuation. The right coaching staff should have no problem getting him back into shape.

7. Sacramento Kings- Michael Carter-Williams, PG, Syracuse

The Kings get to stay- so let’s draft them a player who will excite the fans with his passing and leadership. I love Trey Burke, but I think that Sacramento would rather have the distributor first in C-W. Unless, of course, Tyreke Evans is gone.

8. Detroit Pistons- Trey Burke, PG, Orlando Magic

Burke is a perfect fit for Detroit. Greg Monroe and Andre Drummond benefitted hugely last year when the Pistons acquired Jose Calderon, as they had a competent starting point guard for the first time in forever. Drummond’s offensive development is dependent on finding a great pick-and-roll point guard, and that’s what made Trey Burke so deadly at Michigan.

9. Minnesota Timberwolves- Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, SG, Georgia

The T’Wolves have great building blocks, but have no one who can create their own shot. Kentavious, who has gunner written all over him, can certainly do that. He can get his shot off anywhere on the court, and while he hasn’t terribly efficient at Georgia, he was their only competent offensive player. The T-Wolves are looking to trade this pick to either move up and get Oladipo/McLemore or grab a proven shooting guard. If they stay here, look for McCollum, Caldwell-Pope, or Muhammad.

10. Portland Trail Blazers- C.J. McCollum, SG, Lehigh

The Trailblazers need depth at every single position, as well as help with bench scoring. McCollum can certainly score, after being one of the NCAA’s best the past four years, and could either provide instant offense for Portland’s second unit or allow Wesley Matthews to come off the bench.

11. Philadelphia 76ers- Steven Adams, C, Pittsburgh

Adams, who grew up in New Zealand, came to Pittsburgh not really knowing how to play basketball. Thus his somewhat unimpressive numbers his one year there. However, he’s rising up draft boards due to his combine and personal workout performances. He’s always looked great on defense, but a jump shot and more refined footwork has been on display the past few weeks. Philly will look to take the top talent available, which also happens to fill their biggest need, center.

12. Oklahoma City Thunder (via Toronto)- Cody Zeller, PF/C, Indiana

After watching Tim Duncan and David West play great against Miami in the playoffs, I’m convinced that the Thunder need a competent post player if they hope to get past them. Zeller could be that. And better yet, he’d take more minutes away from Perkins.

13. Dallas Mavericks- Sergey Karasev, SF, Russia

Shawn Marion is likely on his way out, so look for Dallas to snatch up the talented 19-year old Russian, who is much more polished than the typical foreign teenager prospect.

14. Utah Jazz- Shane Larkin, PG, Miami (Fl)

The Jazz currently have no point guards under contract for next season. Larkin is undersized, but a dynamic athlete, playmaker, and shooter. He could end up being a good NBA point guard for years.

15. Milwaukee Bucks- Dennis Schroeder, PG, Germany

The speedy point guard supposedly received a top-20 promise at the combine. I think it’s either Dallas, Utah, or Milwaukee. The Bucks could very well be fed up with the inconsistent growth Brandon Jennings has shown, and it might be time to part ways.

16. Boston Celtics- Giannis Adetokunbo, F, Greece

Giannis is a super young 18-year basketball mystery. He’s played almost exclusively in Under-20 Greek leagues, which while he dominated, is still an Under 20 Greek league. He needs to put a lot of weight on his frame (only 190 pounds and 6’9”) but he’s a special player in that he is the facilitator of his teams. Teams are falling in love with Adetokunbo, and some team will grab and stash him overseas somewhere in the teens.

17. Atlanta Hawks- Tony Snell, SF, New Mexico

Snell performed well in his time as a Lobo, but has done even better in solo workouts. His stock is rising as a token “3 and D” player, something the Hawks are lacking.

18. Atlanta Hawks (from Houston)- Rudy Gobert, C, France

I’ve had Gobert mocked higher usually, but other international players are getting a bit more hype than him. He’s still an exciting, potential-filled prospect, one that Atlanta won’t be in a rush to have play in the league so they can save cap room for Dwight and CP3.

19. Cleveland Cavaliers (from Los Angeles)- Reggie Bullock, SG, North Carolina

When both Irving and Waiters were both injured last season, the Cavs had nobody who could create their own shot. Enter Bullock, a fantastic 3-point shooter whose frame and play style could make for a great “3 and D” player.

20. Chicago Bulls- Gorgui Dieng, C, Louisville

Dieng is one of my favorite players in the draft, but he’s slipped a bit due to his knees. He was, however, the anchor for the NCAA’s best defense the last two years. Chicago struggles defensively when Noah’s on the bench. Not anymore with Dieng.

21. Utah Jazz (from Golden State)- Tim Hardaway Jr., SG, Michigan

Hardaway Jr. is a smart, hard working player with obviously great bloodlines. He didn’t quite play up to his potential at Michigan, but has shown strong development, and has wowed in workouts with his shooting ability. The Jazz need players to stretch the floor.

22. Brooklyn Nets- Tony Mitchell, F, North Texas

A highly touted prospect who had to enroll at UNT for academic reasons, Mitchell’s numbers fell from his awesome freshman year (57/44/74) to just 44/30/68 during his sophomore campaign. Hard to tell if the first year was a fluke, or if the second season was just a bad streak. What we do know is Mitchell is an athletic freak.

23. Indiana Pacers- Allen Crabbe, SG, Cal

The Pacers could always use more outside shooting, and Crabbe is one of the best available, after consistently hitting around 40% of his 3s in college. And depending on who you talk to, he’s either a good perimeter defender, or complete garbage. Regardless, he could be an important 3 and D guy for Indiana.

24. New York Knicks- Shabazz Muhammad, SF, UCLA

Yeah, I think he falls this far. Don’t get me wrong, I like Shabazz. But I see his ceiling as no higher than Caron Butler. He’s an undersized small forward who is a terrible passer (24 assists the entire year at UCLA), isn’t terribly athletic, and hasn’t done anything to make people think he’ll transform into a different player. Granted, Caron Butler still had a very solid NBA career.

25. Los Angeles Clippers- Kelly Olynyk, C, Gonzaga

Olynyk’s stock is falling after he tested poorly at the combine, having just a 6’9” wingspan despite being 7’0”. Not a good sign. Kelly’s lack of length and explosiveness could be hidden if he was playing next to one of the two most athletically gifted big men in the NBA (if DeAndre Jordan isn’t traded).

26. Minnesota Timberwolves (from Memphis)- Jeff Withey, C, Kansas

If Nikola Pekovic leaves, Minnesota definitely needs a big man. But even if he stays, they still need a defensive presence inside, as Pekovic and Love are offensive big men. Withey is a dynamic shot blocker and has the potential to be a good, 3rd big man for a long time.

27. Denver Nuggets- Jamaal Franklin, SG, San Diego State

Jamaal is a good talent who has slipped towards the end of the first round because he isn’t a great athlete or shooter. However, he is a great perimeter defender who would be capable of guarding 3 positions (6’11” wingspan). The Nuggets love their versatile players, and are likely losing one of them in Corey Brewer.

28. San Antonio Spurs- Mike Muscala, C/PF, Bucknell

Muscala is a fascinating player. He only attempted 67 threes in his four years of being a Bison, yet he absolutely crushed it from deep at the combine. There’s a spot for you on most teams when you’re a seven footer who can hit from behind the arc, as evidenced by a certain White Mamba on the Spurs. That’s why I like Muscala here- Matt Bonner is getting really old, and San Antonio needs a token big white dude who can hit threes.

29. Oklahoma City Thunder- Ricky Ledo, SG, Providence

A present for you, Davis. One of the most talented players in the draft, Ledo couldn’t play his freshman year as a Friar due to complicated eligibility issues that stemmed from him playing for five high schools in four years. Despite his extremely rough upbringing, Ricky has blown away scouts in interviews with his maturity. And he’s a special offensive talent. But all of that is without ever playing a single college game and not playing a live action game for over a year (although he was allowed to practice at Providence). Ledo is one of my favorite prospects in the entire draft, and could end up being the steal of it.

30. Phoenix Suns (from Miami)- Pierre Jackson, PG, Baylor

The Suns need help everywhere, and since last year’s Kendall Marshall pick went up in flames, they need more guard depth. So they go with a guy who can actually make plays in Jackson! Pierre should remind Phoenix fans of the 7 Seconds or Less days, and particularly Leonardo Barbosa.

Second Round

31. Cleveland Cavaliers (from Magic)- Erick Green, G, Virginia Tech

32. Oklahoma City Thunder (from Bobcats)- Lucas Nogueira, C, Brazil

33. Cleveland Cavaliers- Livio Jean-Charles, F, France

34. Houston Rockets (from Suns)- Grant Jerrett, F, Arizona

35. Philadelphia 76ers (from Hornets)- Richard Howell, PF, NC State

36. Sacramento Kings- Deshaun Thomas, F, Ohio State

37. Washington Wizards- Lorenzo Brown, G, NC State

38. Detroit Pistons- Erik Murphy, PF, Florida

39. Portland Trailblazers (from T’Wolves)- Archie Goodwin, SG, Kentucky

40. Portland Trailblazers- Jackie Carmichael, PF, Illinois State

41. Memphis Grizzlies (from Raptors)- Ray McCallum, PG, Detroit

42. Philadelphia 76ers- C.J. Leslie, F, NC State

43. Milwaukee Bucks- Adonis Thomas, SF, Memphis

44. Dallas Mavericks- Alex Abrines, SG, Spain

45. Portland Trailblazers- Colton Iverson, C, Colorado State

46. Utah Jazz- Kenny Kadji, PF/C, Miami (Fl)

47. Atlanta Hawks- B.J. Young, SG, Arkansas

48. Los Angeles Lakers- Myck Kabongo, PG, Texas

49. Chicago Bulls-Dewayne Dedmon, C, USC

50. Atlanta Hawks- Nate Wolters, PG, South Dakota State

51. Orlando Magic- Andre Roberson, F, Colorado

52. Minnesota Timberwolves- Matthew Delladova, PG, St. Mary’s

53. Indiana Pacers- Trevor Mbakwe, PF/C, Minnesota

54. Washington Wizards- Solomon Hill, SF, Arizona

55. Memphis Grizzlies- Zeke Marshall, C, Akron

56. Detroit Pistons- James Ennis, SF, Long Beach State

57. Phoenix Suns- Ryan Kelly, PF, Duke

58. San Antonio Spurs- Nemanja Nedovic, PG, Serbia

59. Minnesota Timberwolves- Joffrey Lauvergne, PF, France (I picked him mostly because of his name. Game of Thrones!!!)

60. Memphis Grizzlies- Vander Blue, SG, Marquette

Rejoice, as the NBA Draft is less than a month away! About a week ago, I mocked the lottery. But here is the first full, “Official” NBA Mock Draft!

First Round

1. Cleveland Cavaliers- Nerlens Noel, C, Kentucky

Chad Ford recently reported that the Cavs will consider Alex Len along with Porter, McLemore, and Noel for the number one pick… don’t buy it. Noel is number one unless some concrete info comes out.

2. Orlando Magic- Victor Oladipo, SG, Indiana

Every GM in this draft is in love with and wants Oladipo. The Magic will also consider Burke and McLemore, but Victor is the safest of all three.

3. Washington Wizards- Otto Porter, SF, Georgetown

Just a perfect fit next to John Wall and Brad Beal.

4. Charlotte Bobcats- Alex Len, C, Maryland

Byron Mullens is the Bobcats’ starting center… ‘nough said.

5. Phoenix Suns- Ben McLemore, SG, Kansas

Phoenix is ecstatic for arguably the most talented player in the draft who also happens to be a position of need fall to number 5.

6. New Orleans Pelicans- Trey Burke, PG, Michigan

Greivis Vasquez had a very good year, but Burke has a higher ceiling, and a co-existing backcourt of the two would be interesting.

7. Sacramento Kings- Michael Carter-Williams, PG, Syracuse

The Kings get to stay- so let’s draft them a player who will excite the fans with his passing and leadership.

8. Detroit Pistons- Anthony Bennett, F, UNLV

Is he a ‘tweener, or a stretch, small forward version of Paul Millsap? The latter would make Detroit a very talented, big team.

9. Minnesota Timberwolves- C.J. McCollum, SG, Lehigh

The T’Wolves have great building blocks, but have no one who can create their own shot. McCollum was one of the NCAA’s best at that the last 4 years.

10. Portland Trail Blazers- Rudy Gobert, C, France

The Blazers need to draft a big here, or Joel Freeland could end up seeing nearly 30 minutes a night next year. Gobert fits nicely as a rip protected next to the offensive Aldridge.

11. Philadelphia 76ers- Cody Zeller, C, Indiana

Zeller improved his stock at the combine by testing very well athletically, he could end up much higher than this if interviews go well.

12. Oklahoma City Thunder (via Toronto)- Gorgui Dieng, C, Louisville

Kendrick Perkins needs to go, and Dieng would be an excellent replacement. Gorgui was the defensive anchor for the best defensive team in college basketball the last two years, and his great size and athleticism should transfer well at the next level.

13. Dallas Mavericks- Steven Adams, C, Pittsburgh

Adams dominated the combine after a pedestrian freshman year at Pitt. Dallas is ancient in the frontcourt and needs to get younger, Steven provides exactly that.

14. Utah Jazz- Shabazz Muhammad, SF, UCLA

Utah has very little scoring from the wing, and Shabazz would be a nice inside-out combo with whichever big men stick around in Utah.

15. Milwaukee Bucks- Dennis Schroeder, PG, Germany

The speedy point guard supposedly received a top-20 promise at the combine. I think it’s either Dallas, Utah, or Milwaukee. The Bucks could very well be fed up with the inconsistent growth Brandon Jennings has shown, and it might be time to part ways.

16. Boston Celtics- Dario Saric, SF, Croatia

Some think Saric might be the best international player in the entire class. His 6’10” frame and ability to stretch the floor make him a player loaded with potential.

17. Atlanta Hawks- Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, SG, Georgia

Kentavious has gunner written all over him. Let’s just hope he goes more of the J.R. Smith route rather than the Jordan Crawford way.

18. Atlanta Hawks (from Houston)- Sergey Karasev, SF, Russia

Karasev is a skinny 19 year old international prospect, which would lead many to believe that he’s very raw. Quite the contrary. Sergey plays 30 minutes a night for for team overseas, and is a polished scorer and passer. His potential isn’t quite as high as the other international prospects, but he should contribute right away.

19. Cleveland Cavaliers (from Los Angeles)- Reggie Bullock, SG, North Carolina

When both Irving and Waiters were both injured last season, the Cavs had nobody who could create their own shot. Enter Bullock, a fantastic 3-point shooter whose frame and play style reminds me of Rip Hamilton a bit.

20. Chicago Bulls- Tim Hardaway Jr., SG, Michigan

After three up-and-down seasons at Michigan, Tim Jr. impressed scouts with the shooting clinic he put on. His play there likely solidified his status as a 1st-rounder.

21. Utah Jazz (from Golden State)- Shane Larkin, PG, Miami (Fl)

The Jazz currently have no point guards under contract for next season. Larkin probably isn’t the long-term answer, but he should provide valuable minutes at the point for many years.

22. Brooklyn Nets- Glen Rice Jr., SG, Rio Valley Grand Vipers

After being kicked out of Georgia Tech, Rice dominated the D-League this year with a combination of shooting and penetrating. Brooklyn could use an explosive scorer to come off the bench.

23. Indiana Pacers- Allen Crabbe, SG, Cal

The Pacers could always use more outside shooting, and Crabbe is one of the best available, after consistently hitting around 40% of his 3s in college.

24. New York Knicks- Tony Mitchell, F, North Texas

A highly touted prospect who had to enroll at UNT for academic reasons, Mitchell’s numbers fell from his awesome freshman year (57/44/74) to just 44/30/68 during his sophomore campaign. Hard to tell if the first year was a fluke, or if the second season was just a bad streak. What we do know is Mitchell is an athletic freak.

25. Los Angeles Clippers- Kelly Olynyk, C, Gonzaga

Olynyk’s stock is falling after he tested poorly at the combine, having just a 6’9” wingspan despite being 7’0”. Not a good sign. Kelly’s lack of length and explosiveness could be hidden if he was playing next to one of the two most athletically gifted big men in the NBA.

26. Minnesota Timberwolves (from Memphis)- Jeff Withey, C, Kansas

If Nikola Pekovic leaves, Minnesota definitely needs a big man. But even if he stays, they still need a defensive presence inside, as Pekovic and Love are offensive big men. Withey is a dynamic shot blocker and has the potential to be a good, 3rd big man for a long time.

27. Denver Nuggets- Giannis Antetokounmpo, F, Greece

A typical foreign, late-1st round prospect, Giannis is big on size and athleticism (was the primary ballhandler for his Greek team despite being 6’10”), but is extremely raw. He’s only player in Greek youth leagues. However, Denver is a team with great depth that could afford to take a developmental player. The biggest question about Antetokounmpo though is if his last name can fit on a jersey.

28. San Antonio Spurs- Mike Muscala, C/PF, Bucknell

Muscala is a fascinating player. He only attempted 67 threes in his four years of being a Bison, yet he absolutely crushed it from deep at the combine. There’s a spot for you on most teams when you’re a seven footer who can hit from behind the arc, as evidenced by a certain White Mamba on the Spurs. That’s why I like Muscala here- Matt Bonner is getting really old, and San Antonio needs a token big white dude who can hit threes.

29. Oklahoma City Thunder- Jamaal Franklin, SG, San Diego St.

For the second straight year, the Thunder get great value late in the 1st. Franklin is a late lottery talent, who isn’t a very good shooter, but is a great athlete and defender.

30. Phoenix Suns (from Miami)- C.J. Leslie, F, NC State

The Suns biggest need is guys who are good at basketball. C.J. Leslie is. In three years at NC State he consistently scored and played hard defense night in and night out. Leslie isn’t great at any one thing, but is good at many.

Second Round

31. Cleveland Cavaliers (from Magic)- Ricky Ledo, G/F, Providence

Cleveland took a proven player at 19 in Bullock, and now the complete opposite at 31. Ledo didn’t play a single game at Providence as he was partially inelligible. However, Ledo has phenomenal offensive talent and was a 5-star recruit. The Cavs can afford to gamble on this pick, and if it plays out, Waiters or Bullock become expendable.

32. Oklahoma City Thunder (from Bobcats)- Lucas Nogueira, C, Brazil

If Perk is indeed amnestied, the Thunder’s biggest need will be depth. Nogueira is a super long, athletic foreign prospect who could go in the late first.

33. Cleveland Cavaliers- Livio Jean-Charles, F, France

Jean-Charles exploded onto the scene at the Nike Hoop Summit, and has been rising up draft boards ever since. Right now he’s too skinny (only 217 pounds on his 6’9” frame, 7’2” wingspan) and he isn’t a dynamic athlete, but he’s a smart player with lots of potential on both sides of the ball. Look for him to potentially shoot up into the first round.

34. Houston Rockets (from Suns)- Mouhammadou Jaiteh, C, France

Omer Asik might be trade bait, but even if he stays, the Rockets could use some more size. Jaiteh is a good offensive player, but has a ways to go on defense, despite his size (6’11”, 250 lbs) and length (7’4” wingspan).

35. Philadelphia 76ers (from Hornets)- James Southerland, SF, Syracuse

This Orange Alum does two things well; 3-point shooting and hard defense. That’ll be enough for him to be a rotational player in the league. Think Quincy Pondexter.

36. Sacramento Kings- Archie Goodwin, SG, Kentucky

Another 5 star prospect turned 2nd round draft pick, Goodwin struggled at Kentucky, with a split of just 44/27/64 and 3.1 turnover for every 2.7 assists. He really could have used another year, but apparently doesn’t want to compete with the incoming freshman. Loads of talent.

37. Washington Wizards- Deshaun Thomas, F, Ohio St

Thomas is a good complementary option for Washington for when Otto Porter comes out of the game, as Deshaun is the kind of player who looks to score first, contrary to Otto.

38. Detroit Pistons- Pierre Jackson, PG, Baylor

Detroit could lose Jose Calderon and Will Bynum this offseason, and Brandon Knight is more of a combo guard than a true point. Jackson could be a great spark plug off the bench, like Jose Barea, Nate Robinson or Leonardo Barbosa.

39. Portland Trailblazers (from T’Wolves)- Lorenzo Brown, PG, NC State

Despite only playing point guard the last two seasons at NC State (he was previously a shooting guard), Brown has shown great promise as a passer, averaging 6 and 7 assists in those two years respectively. His turnovers are a little high (3.5) but that’s to be expected for a brand new 6’5” point guard.

40. Portland Trailblazers- Jackie Carmichael, PF, Illinois State

Jackie would be an instant fan favorite in Portland, with his relentless hustle and solid back-to-the basket game. As I said earlier, Portland is crazy thin everywhere, but specifically the frontcourt. Carmichael provides good depth.

41. Memphis Grizzlies (from Raptors)- Isaiah Canaan, G, Murray St

If Jerryd Bayless walks in free agency, Canaan would be a good replacement. He isn’t a true point guard, but neither was Bayless, and he had a nice role as a gunner with them.

42. Philadelphia 76ers- Erick Green, G, Virginia Tech

Green had a breakout senior season for the Hokies, averaging 25 points on an efficient 17 shots. He’d be a nice combo guard behind Jrue Holiday, and could be similar to when Philly played Holiday and Lou Williams at the same time.

43. Milwaukee Bucks- Grant Jerrett, F, Arizona

A third 5 star prospect who left after his freshman season to be a likely 2nd rounder, Jerrett is a stretch forward, who shot an impressive 40% from downtown but a worrisome 41% from the field. The Bucks could use a big guy who can stretch the floor next to LARRY SANDERS!!!

44. Dallas Mavericks- Ray McCallum, PG, Detroit

Rodrigue Beaubois and Darren Collison aren’t guaranteed to be Mavericks next year (and neither is Chris Paul) so the Mavs should probably start getting some depth. McCallum played 3 good seasons for his dad at Detroit University, despite being a highly touted prospect.

45. Portland Trailblazers- James Ennis, SF, Long Beach St

Ennis is just good! He has prototypical size, is a good shooter and rangy defender. He likely will never be starter-caliber, but could be a great bench player on a title contender.

46. Utah Jazz- Ryan Kelly, PF, Duke

Even though he’s just a 3 point shooter, Kelly will find a team. All he’ll have to do in Utah is stand in the corner and jack up shots. That sounds like lots of fun.

47. Atlanta Hawks- Nate Wolters, PG, South Dakota St

Kyle Korver is a free agent, and not to sound like a broken record, but great 3 point shooters are at such a premium. The John Jenkins pick didn’t really work last year, so the Hawks are gonna try and see if the former Jackrabbit works.

48. Los Angeles Lakers- Kenny Kadji, PF/C, Miami (Fl)

Kadji was the best center athletically at the combine and the Lakers could really use some explosiveness at this spot. I’m trying to make it through this without saying his na- DWIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIGHT AGHHHHHHHH. He’s totally gone.

49. Chicago Bulls-Dewayne Dedmon, C, USC

The Bulls really missed Omer Asik this year, especially since Joakim Noah always seems to be playing through some injury. Dedmon is a big body with a good interior presence, although very limited offensively.

50. Atlanta Hawks- Colton Iverson, C, Colorado St

C.I. is one of the biggest dudes in the draft, towering at a legit 7’ and 265 lbs. He’s a good post scorer, something Atlanta could use off the bench, but his defense is porous and he doesn’t do much else.

51. Orlando Magic- Andre Roberson, F, Colorado

Roberson is an intriguing prospect, because despite his 6’7” height, he was one of the NCAA’s rebounding leaders at over 11 a game. If you can grab lots of boards at one level, you can usually do it at any level. That being said, Roberson is only 205, so he doesn’t have a true position.

52. Minnesota Timberwolves- Bojan Dubljevic, PF/C, Montenegro

Dubljevic is in the mold of Kevin Love, as a 6’10” power forward who shoots it well from deep. With Love’s injury issues last year, the T-Wolves really missed that ability to stretch the floor. Bojan is apart of a deep international class.

53. Indiana Pacers- Trevor Mbakwe, PF/C, Minnesota

Mbakwe never quite lived up to his potential coming out of high school, but was still a productive player in college. He’s a little short (6’8”) but his 7’4” wingspan makes up for it. David West is an unrestricted free agent and Tyler Hansbrough is a restricted, so the Pacers could use some depth.

54. Washington Wizards- Erik Murphy, PF, Florida

Another great 3-point shooter, Murphy could go off the board as early as the 30s if a team really wants a big who can shoot it from deep. Range isn’t exactly a term you’d used to describe the tandem of Emeka Okafor and Nene, so Murphy is a nice change of pace to that.

55. Memphis Grizzlies- Alex Abrines, SG, Spain

Memphis can afford to stash the talented but raw Abrines overseas for a few more years.

56. Detroit Pistons- Solomon Hill, SF, Arizona

The Wildcats leading scoring goes to a team that needs a steady, reliable source of points. Rodney Stuckey and Brandon Knight are too inconsistent to rely on night in and night out.

57. Phoenix Suns- Myck Kabongo, PG, Texas

Kabongo has the talent, but character and elgibility issues plagued his short career at Texas. He could relieve Goran Dragic, as well as potentially play beside him.

58. San Antonio Spurs- Richard Howell, PF, NC State

A great low post-scorer, NC State’s coach mark Gottfried said that Howell was the best player on the Wolfpack last season, despite Leslie and Brown going well before him. His size is his major downfall, but the Spurs could use a scoring forward.

59. Minnesota TImberwolves- B.J. Young, G, Arknasas

B.J. has gunner potential; he’s not efficient, but can get very hot and score in bunches. Minnesota has little perimeter scoring.

60. Memphis Grizzlies- Vander Blue, SG, Marquette

Tony Allen will probably stay a member of the Grizz, and Blue could battle with Tony Wroten to be his eventual replacement. Blue has good enough size (6’5”), athleticism, and motor to be a god NBA defender one day.

The big test for Ohio State will be refilling a defensive line that’s missing all four starters from 2012.  However, the Buckeyes are dealing with the number three recruiting class in the nation, with twenty-four commits including Mike Mitchell, highly touted linebacker out Plano, Texas.

I’ll be interested to see how Urban Meyer attempts to balance the total offense this season, because although Ohio State averaged 242.3 rushing yard per game (10^th in the NCAA), they only averaged 181.5 passing yards per game (105^th).  Ohio State looks to have too much talent, aided by the ability to reach a bowl game this season, look for Braxton Miller to take the Ohio State into Pasadena at season’s end.