PFF offers a different look at the top-performing FCS players outside of just the statistical leaders. The website provides a more analytical look, providing grades for each player.
The PFF grading system evaluates every player on every play. Each position has its own grading rubric.
Below are the highest-graded FCS players by position after Week 2.
Quarterback
1. Matthew Sluka, Holy Cross — 91.0
2. Tommy Mellott, Montana State — 90.5
3. Dean DeNobile, Lafayette — 90.3
4. Anthony Chiccitt, Robert Morris — 89.2
5. Cam Miller, North Dakota State — 88.7
Running Back
1. Jalen Jackson, Villanova — 90.1
2. Champ Dozier, Houston Christian — 88.5
3. Johness Davis, Arkansas-Pine Bluff — 88.1
4. Romeir Elliott, Southern Illinois — 85.9
5. Chance Williams, Grambling — 82.1
Wide Receiver
1. Davion Johnson, CCSU — 89.5
2. Caleb Chapman, UIW — 87.2
3. Hayden Hatten, Idaho — 86.1
4. Bo Belquist, North Dakota — 86.0
5. Griffin Wilde, South Dakota State — 83.5
Tight End
t1. Coleman Kuntz, Sac State — 78.1
t1. Chase Lanckriet, Lindenwood — 78.1
3. Joe Stoffel, North Dakota State — 77.2
4. Phoenix Dickson, Holy Cross — 76.6
t5. Carson Kent, Kennesaw State — 70.9
t5. Aidan Twombly, VMI — 70.9
Center
1. Tay Yanta, Abilene Christian — 80.0
2. Peter Povey, UC Davis — 76.0
3. Zack Gieg, SEMO — 75.7
t4. Torricelli Simpkins III, NC Central — 74.7
t4. Gus Miller, South Dakota State — 74.7
Guard
1. Jordan Lutui, Weber State — 83.8
2. Donny Ventrelli, North Dakota — 78.6
3. Jabari Brooks, Samford — 76.8
4. Keegan Holm, SFA — 74.8
t5. Brian Baucia, Lafayette — 74.0
t5. Jacob Thielen, Abilene Christian — 74.0
Tackle
1. Easton Kilty, North Dakota — 89.8
2. Dawson Harrington, Stetson — 84.0
3. Gavin Ortega, Weber State — 83.6
t4. Ryder Langsdale, Lafayette — 79.9
t4. Blake Anderson, Northern Iowa — 79.9
Cornerback
1. Charles Alberty, Murray State — 88.1
t2. Jaidyn Denis, Elon — 87.2
t2. Isas Waxter, Villanova — 87.2
4. Devon Marshall, Villanova — 83.8
5. Ethan Robinson, Bucknell — 82.8
Safety
1. Cole Wisniewski, North Dakota State — 92.8
2. Gregory Reddick, North Alabama — 85.0
3. Drew Carter, Eastern Washington — 84.4
4. Eli Ennis, Nicholls — 80.6
5. Bo Sanders, Elon — 80.6
Linebacker
1. Jayden Flaker, NC Central — 84.3
2. Winston Reid, Weber State — 82.7
3. Foday Jalloh, Lamar — 80.9
4. Shane Hartzell, Villanova — 80.6
5. Teddye Buchanan, UC Davis — 79.7
Edge Defender
1. A.J. Pena, Rhode Island — 90.6
2. Finn Claypool, Drake — 90.4
3. Julian Rawlins, Davidson — 90.3
4. Kenny Dyson Jr., Bryant — 89.3
5. Marlem Louis, Richmond — 87.1
Interior Defender
1. Eli Mostaert, North Dakota State — 91.4
2. Matt Herron, Weber State — 90.9
3. Detrick Jones, Mississippi Valley State — 87.5
4. Marlon Taylor, Chattanooga — 83.2
5. Aidan Murray, Richmond — 83.1
