Sport: NCAAF

Every summer, it seems I get way too invested in digging through depth charts and waiver wires, chasing that one player who could turn my College Fantasy Football (CFF) season from good to great.

There’s nothing like the thrill of spotting a starter before the rest of the league catches on. It’s what keeps me hooked on this game. With Week 1 of the 2025 season just around the corner, I’m sharing my top last-chance stashes: players who’ve locked down starting roles but are still sitting on waiver wires in most leagues. These guys have the potential to make a big impact right away, and I’m pumped to break down why I’m adding them to my rosters. Let’s get into my picks for 2025.

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Last-Chance Stashes Before Kickoff
Quarterbacks
Walker Eget, San Jose State University

The Spartans offense is a fast-paced machine, and last year, they put up 31.2 points per game, good for 34th in the country. Eget’s got the skills to thrive here; he can sling it for 200 yards and add another 50 on the ground with his legs. I’ve been reading fall camp updates, and beat writers are raving about how he’s taken control of the offense, making plays outside the pocket like a seasoned vet. I’m grabbing him everywhere I can, and you’d be smart to snag him before his Week 1 numbers make him a hot pickup. He has top-10 potential on the waiver wires, making him an easy stash.

Bear Bachmeier, BYU

Bear is stepping into a pass-heavy offense that threw for nearly 3,000 yards in 2024 (46th nationally). His big arm and quick thinking make him a great fit for those high-scoring Big 12 games, where he could rack up 250 passing yards in a single afternoon. Fall buzz has mentioned how sharp he’s looked, especially on deep balls, and he’s already clicking with his receivers. With the potential to be a QB1, Bachmeier’s a steal right now. I’m stashing him in all my leagues, and I’d suggest you lock him up before he starts lighting up scoreboards against you.

Running backs
Herschel Turner, Nevada

Nevada is looking to rebound after averaging 23.1 points per game in 2024. Turner, a transfer from Utah State, rushed for 405 yards and four touchdowns on 79 carries last season, averaging a solid 5.1 yards per carry. He’s earned praise for his quickness and vision in open field runs. With three years of eligibility left, he’s set for 15–20 carries a game, giving him RB2 upside with RB1 potential in favorable matchups.

Lucky Sutton, SDSU

He takes over a ground-and-pound offense that racked up 1,892 rushing yards in 2024 (60th nationally). Sutton’s bruising style is built for 15–20 carries a game, especially near the goal line. Aztecs beat reporters have been hyping his short-yardage work in fall camp, saying he’s plowing through defenders like they’re standing still. I see him as a rock-solid RB2 with the chance to pop off in the right matchups.

Wide Receivers
CJ Smith, Memphis

This is one of my favorite stashes of the group. He’s joining an offense that threw for 3,306 yards in 2024 (25th nationally). He has elite speed and great route-running technique. He’s a deep threat and YAC weapon that Memphis badly needed. I’m projecting him to hit 50 catches, 700–900 yards, and 5–7 touchdowns, offering WR2 upside with room to climb in high-scoring AAC games.

Matthew Henry, Western Kentucky

I’ve had my eyes on Henry as a potential late-round stash since he transferred into Western Kentucky. The offensive scheme there is one of the best in college football for fantasy, and last year alone, the offense racked up 3,505 passing yards (16th nationally). I’m projecting him to get at least 7-10 targets a game in the high-power air raid offense. I expect him to post WR1 numbers in Conference USA’s pass-happy matchups, making him a must-have for high-scoring weeks.

Tight End
Houston Thomas, UTSA

I am not a big tight end guy. I usually play the waiver wire early in the season to get a tight end that’s truly getting volume and snaps. This is a player that intrigues me, though. UTSA’s offense keeps the pedal down, averaging 30.8 points per game in 2024 (38th nationally). Thomas has a big frame and speed that make him a nightmare matchup for cover linebackers. I expect him to get 4-6 targets a game. In a league where solid tight ends are tough to come by, I expect Thomas to deliver TE2  production with consistent targets in the Roadrunners’ up-tempo system.

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