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PFF<\/a> offers a different look at the top-performing FCS<\/a> players outside of just the statistical leaders. The website provides a more analytical look, providing grades for each player based on film.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The PFF grading system evaluates every player on every play. Each position has its own grading rubric.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Below are the highest-graded FCS players by position after Week 4.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Note: PFF isn’t the gospel or the de facto ranking of who the best players are, it’s just another tool to look at top performers. There is more context beyond film grades, like the quality of opponents, just like there is more context beyond box scores and statistical leaders.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Quarterback<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

1. Brady Meitz, Stetson — 92.3<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Clifton McDowell, McNeese — 90.7<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Joe Pesansky, Holy Cross — 90.4<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Paxton DeLaurent, SEMO — 87.6<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Cam Miller, NDSU — 85.3<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SIU’s DJ Williams currently has a grade of 87.8, but he’ll be below the snap minimum to be ranked as he missed last week’s game and will miss the next several weeks with a hand injury.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Running Back<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

1. Targhee Lambson, Southern Utah — 93.0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Darius Hale, Central Arkansas — 92.2<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Kayvon Britten, Tarleton State — 87.9<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Eli Gillman, Montana — 87.7<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Scottre Humphrey, Montana State — 87.6<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wide Receiver<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

1. Efton Chism III, Eastern Washington — 90.0 <\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Elijah Steward, Lafayette — 89.8<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Duke Miller, Alabama A&M — 88.5<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Caleb Burke, New Hampshire — 87.7<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Sam Phillips, Chattanooga — 82.5<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tight End<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

1. Ty Yocum, Merrimack — 88.7<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Marvin Landy, Jackson State — 85.7<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Cole Bunicci, Stony Brook — 81.2<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Lance Mason, Missouri State — 76.7<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Mason Gilbert, Maine — 75.9<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Center<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

1. Reid Williams, Chattanooga — 78.4<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Tuli Teuhema, Tarleton State — 78.2<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. John Ohnegian, Bucknell — 78.1<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. George Padezanin, Lehigh — 77.8<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Ryan McKenna, William & Mary — 76.4<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guard<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

1. Bradly Anyanwu, Delaware — 81.3<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Eric Meslin, Stonehill — 80.4<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Kadin Lynch, William & Mary — 78.6<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Conner Moore, Montana State — 77.2<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Hayden Baron, Robert Morris — 76.1<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tackle<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

1. Jaison Williams, Youngstown State — 90.3<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Grey Zabel, NDSU — 88.6<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Cole DeMagistris, Sacred Heart — 83.1<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. JT Hill, Presbyterian — 80.5<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Titan Fleischmann, Montana State — 79.2<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cornerback<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

1. Elias Mullican, Sac State — 86.6<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Mike Reid, South Dakota — 85.5<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Quincy Briggs, Georgetown — 85.4<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Cam Cope, Dayton — 84.8<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Mar’Quavious Moss, West Georgia — 84.3<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Safety<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

1. Barry Wagner Jr., Delaware State — 90.2<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Nick Peltekian, Lehigh — 86.0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Nick Bafia, Butler — 83.9<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Tommy McCormick, Idaho — 83.9<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Wande Owens, New Hampshire — 83.4<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Linebacker<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

1. Jesse Powell II, Elon — 91.3<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Gideon Lampron, Dayton — 90.4<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Noah Martin, Samford — 90.1<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Will Leota, Sac State — 88.9<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Malachi McNeal, North Dakota — 86.0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Edge Defender<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

1. Elijah Williams, Morgan State — 91.6<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Keyshawn James-Newby, Idaho — 90.7<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. David Walker, Central Arkansas — 88.1<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Tim O’Hearn, Lafayette — 86.1<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Paul Tangelo, Saint Francis — 85.9<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Interior Defender<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

1. Taylor Bolesta, Stony Brook — 87.5<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Elijah St. John, LIU — 87.4<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Jalen Bell, Tennessee State — 84.7<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Carson Primrose, Rhode Island — 84.1<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Christian Dowell, UT Martin — 82.9<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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