Purple Reign has searched the country for the important fantasy news you need to know. Follow along as he takes you through a fast recap of all the happenings emerging from spring camps.
AKRON
WR Alex Adams (lower body) is active in spring practice but its unsure if he has any restrictions.
WR Ahmarian Granger is not listed on the team’s spring roster.
ALABAMA
QB Ty Simpson is being described as the solid QB1.
QB Keelon Russell needs time to develop and will likely be the QB3 this season.
WR Isaiah Horton looks to play a balanced mixed of outside and slot WR in the offense.
WR Lotzeir Brooks has made a splash in spring camp and might be in the mix at the slot position
APPALACHIAN STATE
QBs AJ Swann is in a two man race for the starting QB job.
QB Billy Wiles is in a two man race for the starting QB job.
ARIZONA
Devin Hyatt (foot) will sit out of spring camp while still recovering from surgery.
AUBURN
RB Durell Robinson (undisclosed) is cleared for limited participation in spring camp.
BOISE STATE
Head coach Spencer Danielson has said that the offensive will use multiple RBs this season, and may even include two back formations.
CALIFORNIA
WR Trond Grizzell (undisclosed) is participating again in spring camp.
WR Kyion Grayes (undisclosed) has been deemed healthy for spring practice.
CENTRAL MICHIGAN
RB Nahree Biggins (undisclosed) has been cleared to participating in spring camp.
WR Stephan Bracey is not listed on the team’s spring roster.
CLEMSON
WR Adam Randall has been moved to RB and has been running with the first team offense.
COLORADO STATE
WR Louis Brown had on off-field incident that caused the football program to release Brown from the squad.
EAST CAROLINA
RB DeJuan Lacy has been the only RB standing out early in spring practice reports.
WR Jaquaize Pettaway has impressed coaches during spring camp with his speed and route running.
TE Desirrio Riles is expected to have a larger role in the offense.
FLORIDA STATE
RB Jaylin Lucas (undisclosed) has been cleared for full participation for spring camp.
WR Marquarius White (undisclosed) has opened spring practice in a non-contact jersey.
GEORGIA
QB Gunner Stockton has the early lead in the QB1 position battle.
RB Branson Robinson (knee) has been upgraded to participating in sideline drills and not any position group or team drills during spring practice.
RB Roderick Robinson (ankle) has been upgraded to participating in sideline drills and not any position group or team drills during spring practice.
RB Bo Walker has been impressive from winter workouts into spring practice and could push for back-up duties.
WR Nitro Tuggle was arrested on speeding & reckless driving charges and has been suspended from the team indefinitely.
HAWAII
WR Pofele Ashlock has been dominate during spring camp.
WR Jackson Harris has been described as a guy making an immediate impact in the WR core that could become the WR2.
WR Brandon White has also made an immediate impact in spring camp.
IOWA
QB Mark Gronowski (undisclosed) will begin throwing drills sometime in April.
KENT STATE
Head coach Kenni Burnes has been placed on administrative leave with a chance he could be fired in the future.
LIBERTY
QBs Ethan Vasko & Michael Merdinger continue to have a competitive battle for the starting QB job. Merdinger was the first QB to play with the #1 offense.
QB Ethan Houck has been impressive in spring camp and is trying to push his way into the QB1 battle.
RB Caden Williams has been running with the #1 offense.
RB Vaughn Blue has been not been mentioned during spring camp reports.
WR Julian Gray has changed positions to RB.
WR Jamari Person has received praise throughout spring camp but was quiet in the spring game. He has been running with the first team offense.
WR Tyson Mobley has been running with the first team offense.
WR Elijah Canion has been running with the first team offense.
WR Casey Cain had been injured at the start of spring camp but played in the spring game and scored 2 long TDs.
TE Connie Hewitt caught two short yardage TDs in the spring game.
LOUISIANA TECH
RB Marquis Crosby has entered the transfer portal.
LOUISVILLE
WR Chris Bell has looked impressive in the WR1 role throughout spring camp.
WR Antonio Meeks looks to be in line to be the other starting outside WR.
TE Nate Kurisky looks like he has the advantage for the starting TE position.
LSU
RB John Emery has entered the transfer portal.
MEMPHIS
QB Brendon Lewis appears to have a leg up on the starting QB job.
WR Brady Kluse is believed that he could be the best player in the WR core by the coaches.
WR Xavier Johnson (early enrollee freshman) has been described by the coaches as a “special talent.”
MICHIGAN
QB Mikey Keene is in a two-man race for the starting QB job.
QB Bryce Underwood is in a two-man race for the starting QB job.
QB Davis Warren (knee) has not been cleared for activity in spring camp.
RBs Justice Haynes & Jordan Marshall were referenced by offensive coordinator Chip Lindsey as he described that a split backfield approach is likely this season. It does appear the RBs will be more involved in the passing game like Lindsey has featured in the past.
TEs Marlin Klein & Hogan Hansen are in a tight battle for the starting TE job.
MICHIGAN STATE
WR Alante Brown (undisclosed) is participating in spring practice.
MIDDLE TENNESSEE
RB Jaiden Credle is not listed on the team’s spring roster.
MISSISSIPPI
QB Austin Simmons has been with the first-string offense to open spring camp.
RB Kewan Lacy is starting camp running with the first team offense.
MISSISSIPPI STATE
QB Blake Shapen (shoulder) is healthy and running with the first team offense in spring practice.
RB Seth Davis (knee) is only participating in non-contact drills.
NEW MEXICO
QB Jack Layne (elbow) was pulled from practice and a timeline for his return is uncertain.
RB DJ McKinney has signed from the transfer portal and will be in the mix for the starting RB job.
NOTRE DAME
QB Steve Angeli has started camp with the first team offense.
QB CJ Carr (elbow) was recently cleared for participation and started spring camp with the third offense.
NORTH TEXAS
QB Reese Poffenbarger started with the #1 offense in the first scrimmage of spring camp.
QB Drew Mestemaker started with the #2 offense in the first scrimmage of spring camp.
NORTHERN ILLINOIS
QB Josh Holst appears to be the frontrunner for the starting QB job.
QB Jalen Macon has been making plays and getting some reps with the first team while appearing to be the #2 option.
WR Dane Pardridge has looked like the favorite to become the WR1 in the offense.
WR DeAree Rogers has been receiving lots of short yardage targets from the slot position and showing explosiveness in breaking some big plays.
OHIO
RB Nolan McCormick is not listed on the team’s spring roster.
OHIO STATE
QB’s Lincoln Kienholz & Julian Sayin are splitting reps with the #1 offense to start spring camp.
WRs Brandon Inniss & Bryson Rodgers are splitting reps with the #1 offense to start spring camp.
TEs Will Kacmarek & Bennett Christian are splitting reps with the #1 offense to start spring camp.
TE Max Klare started spring camp with the third team offense.
OKLAHOMA STATE
RB Rodney Fields is projecting as the RB1.
RB Trent Howland is projecting as the RB2.
OLD DOMINION
QB Colton Joseph (undisclosed) is participating in spring camp.
PITTSBURGH
RB Derrick Davis (lower body) is being held out of spring camp.
RUTGERS
RB Samuel Brown (leg) will miss all of spring camp and there’s a good possibility he may redshirt 2025.
WR Ian Strong (undisclosed) will only be involved in limited action during spring camp.
TE Kenny Fletcher (undisclosed) is not anticipated to join spring practice.
SAM HOUSTON STATE
RB John Gentry has entered the transfer portal.
SOUTH ALABAMA
QB Gio Lopez (toe) is healthy and practicing in spring camp.
SOUTH CAROLINA
WR Vandrevius Jacobs (hamstring) is back to participating in spring practice.
TE Brady Hunt (lower leg) has been cleared for full participation for spring camp.
TE Michael Smith (undisclosed) will sit out all of spring camp.
SOUTHERN MISS
RB Robert Briggs (leg) & RB Matt Jones (undisclosed) will practice with the team in the spring but in a limited capacity.
STANFORD
Head coach Troy Taylor has been fired.
SYRACUSE
RB Yasin Willis will likely be in some form of a split workload backfield based on comments from the coaching staff.
WR Darrell Gill has locked up one of the starting outside WR roles and should be the team’s WR2.
WRs Umari Hatcher & Justus Ross-Simmons are in a battle for for one of the outside WR starting positions.
WR Zeed Haynes is not listed on the team’s spring roster.
WR Chris Long has re-entered the transfer portal.
TCU
WR Jordyn Bailey (undisclosed) will only partake in limited activity in spring practice.
WR Major Everhart (undisclosed) will see limited action in spring camp.
TEMPLE
QB Evan Simon was described as having good athleticism and running with the first team offense. Head Coach K.C. Keeler did say they will look to sign another QB in the spring portal window. Keeler said he will taper the offense to the starting QB’s abilities.
RB Jay Ducker has an edge over RB Joquez Smith for the top RB spot.
TENNESSEE
TE Miles Kitselman (undisclosed) will miss the rest of spring camp.
TEXAS
RB Cedric Baxter is likely to be available for the season opening game according to head coach Steve Sarkisian.
TEXAS A&M
RB Le’Veon Moss (knee) has not been cleared to participate in spring camp.
RB Amari Daniels (undisclosed) will sit out all of spring camp.
WR Micah Hudson has entered the transfer portal.
TEXAS TECH
RB Quiten Joyner has been described by the coaches as a true 3-down back with home-run hitting skills.
WR Coy Eakin has been awarded the prestigious #3 and moved to the slot WR role.
TROY
WR RaRa Thomas has signed with Troy.
TULANE
QB TJ Finley is in a three-way battle for the starting QB job.
QB Donovan Leary is in a three-way battle for the starting QB job.
QB Kadin Semonza is in a three-way battle for the starting QB job.
QB Ty Thompson has moved to TE and has looked great in the new role.
USC
RB Waymond Jordan has built a large amount of buzz during spring camp.
WR Prince Strachan has a strong chance of tying up a starting WR spot.
UTAH
QB Devon Dampier’s rushing ability is known by the coaching staff and they’ve said they will cater the offense to his skillset.
RB Wayshawn Parker has been receiving praise from the coaching staff thats sees him as a perfect fit for the offense.
TE Landen King has the early advantage for the pass catching TE position in the offense.
TE Dallen Bentley has the early advantage for the blocking TE position in the offense.
VIRGINIA TECH
QB Kyron Drones (knee) has been deemed as healthy for spring camp.
RB Terion Stewart will not enroll in class until summer, making him miss spring camp.
RB Cameron Seldon is going to be used in a dual RB/WR role, and he started spring camp running with the first team WRs.
WR Keylen Adams (undisclosed) will sit out of the team’s spring camp.
WR Tucker Holloway (knee) has been cleared for limited participation in spring practice.
WR Takye Heath (undisclosed) is healthy for spring practice.
WAKE FOREST
WR Micah Mays has been a regular standout in spring practices.
WEST VIRGINIA
RB Jaheim White looks to receive the lion’s share of carries this season as the unquestioned RB1.
WISCONSIN
RB Jackson Acker is expected to have a larger role in the offense this season.
WR Trech Kekahuna (lower body) suffered an injury in early spring practices and will miss the remainder of camp.
WR Joseph Griffin (undisclosed) returns to team activities after sitting out all of the 2024 season.
WYOMING
RB Sam Scott is line-ed up to be the RB1-A in what RB’s coach Donnel Kirkwood describes as a committee backfield.
RB Terron Kellman has made good impressions early in spring practice and could be lining up for the RB1-B position.