Late College football DFS picks October 17: Rooooooooll Tide

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FAYETTEVILLE, AR – NOVEMBER 9: DeVonta Smith #6 of the Alabama Crimson Tide runs the ball during a game against the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Davis Wade Stadium on November 16, 2019 in Starkville, Mississippi. The Crimson Tide defeated the Bulldogs 38-7. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images) /

College football DFS wide receiver picks October 17:

Top Tier:

Devonta Smith’s huge game against Ole Miss earned him the highest pricetag, but I still prefer Jaylen Waddle. Georgia’s pass defense hasn’t faced anyone like these receivers. I like both, but you can likely only afford one with the FIU-Charlotte value going away.

The Hokie defense has been tough against the pass, so I like Hunter Long again as Jurkovec’s safety valve. He’s getting pretty expensive, but Long has 31 receptions through four games this year. I don’t see the upside you want for GPP formats, but Long is a nice cash play.

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Middle Tier:

After what Ole Miss did to Alabama’s defense, I understand the allure of running Kearis Jackson or George Pickens at them. However, is Stetson Bennett as good as Corral is? Is the offensive scheme set up to attack Bama’s D like Ole Miss is? I don’t mind this in GPP, but there is a large chance of one or both failing you.

Zay Flowers is the playmaker that Boston College has been lacking at receiver for decades. I don’t like the matchup, but I’m running Flowers at least once. He’s too good not to.

The Hokies are looking for ways to get James Mitchell the ball even when they don’t throw it to him. He had scored in every game so far and even tallied a rushing touchdown last week. He’s a strong play for the price.

Bargain Shoppers:

John Metchie is still way too cheap. Being the third receiver at Alabama isn’t all bad. Just ask Smith. He was third behind Jeudy and Ruggs last year.

Pickens may be a one-game wonder, but it’s worth the $4,300 to find out if he can do it again in GPP’s.

Who is going to fill the vacuum with Tamorrion Terry out? Ontaria Wilson was the only receiver besides Terry who caught more than one pass against the Irish. Wilson is cheap and intriguing. Camren McDonald is worth a look too if UNC can get after Travis, which they should.