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Welcome to the Week 4 NFL Draft Prospect Risers and Fallers! We had an absolute banger of a Week 3, and our College Recap is filled with lots of offense, OTs, and hat tricks. However, it wasn’t exactly the best day for potential 2026 quarterback prospects.
Take it from Daniel Jeremiah himself, and forgive me for another quarterback-heavy discussion for the week, because the positives deserve just as much, if not more, spotlight than the bad. So I’ll give you three risers and three fallers and their future dynasty fantasy football impact.
Preview | Week 4 NFL Draft Prospect Risers and Fallers
📈 Riser | Joey Aguilar | QB | Tennessee | 6’3″| 225 lbs
Passing: 24/36 371 Yds, 4 TDs, 2 INTs
Tennessee has quickly moved on from Nico Iamaleava (that’s a story for a bigger article) with what appears to be a massive upgrade in Joey Aguilar. The senior journeyman has opened the offense so much that I’m seriously questioning the processing ability of his predecessors.
The Volunteer offense has evolved from its gimmicky Nickelodeon offense, filled with screens and designed touches, to now asking their quarterback to make full 3-5 drop step reads. It’s not just the impressive processing that makes the offense function—Aguilar has the accuracy and arm talent to make every throw an NFL coach requires. Aguilar is a true riser who may add much-needed depth in single QB leagues and push down valuable skill players in SuperFlex leagues, and is a MUST watch going forward.
📉 Faller | Cade Klubnik | QB | Clemson | 6’2″ | 210 lbs
Receiving: 15/26 207 Yds, 1 TD, 1 INT
Rushing: 17 Carries, 62 Yds, 1 TD
I’ll get right to it: Cade Klubnik doesn’t look better than a future backup. The Will Levis comp is looking stronger and stronger due to the eye-popping physical talents, but head-scratching decision making that continues to plague the entire offense. Clemson should’ve handled Georgia Tech decisively, yet couldn’t pull out the win. The issues start with coaching, but it’s hard to look at the inefficient performances while surrounded by elite weapons and be excited to draft him as an NFL team or a Fantasy manager.
📈 Riser | Chris Brazzell II | WR | Tennessee | 6’5″ | 200 lbs
Receiving: 6 Receptions, 177 Yds, 3 TDs
Consider me a reformed Tennessee hater because this entire offense is impressive. Chris Brazzell II had himself a day against Georgia and led the Volunteer receiving unit with a hat trick. I’m still looking for the ceiling of this receiving class, but Brazzell is the type of receiver that can provide it depth. His long frame and elite body control project him as an “X” receiver in the NFL who provides a QB with an ideal perimeter and redzone target.
Brazzell has skills beyond just being “big and fast” and ideal spatial awareness to be a true target earner–not just a sacrificial “X” used to clear out defenses for other players. Size and speed earn you NFL draft capital even when you may not deserve it, and this kid can be a future staple on your fantasy roster.
📉 Faller | Makhi Hughes | RB | Oregon | 5’11” | 210 lbs
Rushing: 1 Carry, 5 Yds
There isn’t much I can say about Makhi Hughes at the moment. Literally. It will be Week 4, and he has yet to crack the top two in rush share on his own team. He had all the ability in the world at Tulane, but if things like pass blocking are keeping him off the field, it could be a long season. Consider his value in a free fall with no bottom until further notice
📈 Riser | Le’Veon Moss | RB | Texas A&M | 5’11” | 210 lbs
Rushing: 20 Carries, 81 Yds, 3 TDs
Another hat trick! Le’Veon Moss showed off that tough running against a usually stout Notre Dame defense. He hasn’t shown much in the pass game, but looks like a solid grinder who dominates the early-down work. This isn’t as valuable for high-end upside as far as fantasy, but that doesn’t mean an automatic low ceiling.
His ceiling can’t truly be projected without speed scores and more measurements. Players like Omarion Hampton and Kenneth Walker are examples of players who didn’t have a ton of receiving work but had the athleticism to be effective targets once given the opportunity.
📉 Faller | Arch Manning | QB | Texas | 6’4″ | 219 lbs
Passing: 11/25 114 Yds. 1 TD, 1 INT
Rushing: 9 Carries, 51 Yds, 2 TDs
We have to talk about the elephant in the room. Yikes. Arch Manning absolutely needs to stay in school if he continues to struggle through the air. His current play is reminiscent of Anthony Richardson, and that is in no way a good thing. The physical tools are there, but if he’s struggling to deliver the ball on time with accuracy against a team like UTEP, I worry what will happen once the real conference play begins. I’ll have him on every Big Board until I hear otherwise, but I’m putting an asterisk because I’d expect him to stay in school.
Overall, it was a great weekend of football, but the season is still so fresh and ever evolving that we can’t take too many hard stances on many players beyond Jeremiyah Love and Jordyn Tyson. Ensure you drop a follow on X @JagSays and Dynasty Nerds to follow up as we do the work in tracking every prospect and look out for our Big Boards dropping soon.
Quick-Reference Table | Week 3 Performances for Week 4 Risers and Fallers
| Player | Position | School | Height | Weight | Week 3 Stats | Stock |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Aguilar | QB | Tennessee | 6’3″ | 225 | 24/36, 371 Yds, 4 TDs, 2 INTs | Riser 📈 |
| Cade Klubnik | QB | Clemson | 6’2″ | 210 | 15/26, 207 Yds, 1 TD, 1 INT; 17 Car, 62 Yds, 1 TD | Faller 📉 |
| Chris Brazzell II | WR | Tennessee | 6’5″ | 200 | 6 Rec, 177 Yds, 3 TDs | Riser 📈 |
| Makhi Hughes | RB | Oregon | 5’11” | 210 | 1 Car, 5 Yds | Faller 📉 |
| Le’Veon Moss | RB | Texas A&M | 5’11” | 210 | 20 Car, 81 Yds, 3 TDs | Riser 📈 |
| Arch Manning | QB | Texas | 6’4″ | 219 | 11/25, 114 Yds, 1 TD, 1 INT; 9 Car, 51 Yds, 2 TDs | Faller 📉 |
FAQ | Week 4 NFL Draft Prospect Risers and Fallers
Q: Which player helped his draft stock the most in Week 3?
A: Joey Aguilar’s 371-yard, 4-touchdown outing for Tennessee vaulted him into the national spotlight as a potential NFL-caliber passer.
Q: Which player hurt his draft stock the most in Week 3?
A: Arch Manning’s struggles versus UTEP highlighted accuracy and timing concerns that could push him to stay in school longer.
Q: Are these rankings final or could they change?
A: These stock designations are early-season snapshots. Player values will shift as the college season continues.
