Series
A weekly look at one player whose production is running ahead of what he costs.
What qualifies: Each week we take one player valued under $2 million whose production is running ahead of his price. We don't print the number - the point is the direction it's moving before the market catches up.
Aiden Flora: 212 rushing yards and three touchdowns, plus two touchdown passes, in Iowa State's 45–42 win over West Virginia on October 3, 2026, and the Associated Press national player of the week. The week, the season so far, and the schedule ahead of it.
Chris Cole: eight tackles, a sack and two fumble recoveries, one returned 85 yards for a touchdown, in Georgia's 41–13 win over Oklahoma on September 26, 2026, and the SEC's Defensive Player of the Week. The week and the schedule ahead of it.
Jesse Legree: 476 receiving yards through 3 games, the most in the FBS as of September 21, 2026, with a 100-yard game in each. What the season showed through 3 games, the Week 3 line, and the schedule ahead of it.
Lincoln Kienholz threw for 332 yards and 2 touchdowns with 0 interceptions in Louisville's 59-13 win over Villanova. What the week showed, and the schedule ahead of it.
Kamario Taylor threw for 354 yards and 4 touchdowns with 0 interceptions in Mississippi State's 62-13 win over Louisiana-Monroe. What the week showed, and the schedule ahead of it.