Kalen Ballage

Ballage made a name for himself last year by shredding Texas Tech's defense for eight total touchdowns in what was one of the most remarkable individual performances in college football history. The rest of his season didn't go nearly as smooth, and neither did the fortunes of the Arizona State team as a whole (5-7). He scored a grand total of six offensive touchdowns the rest of the way and never cracked the 100-yard mark on the ground after that Texas Tech rampage. That makes Ballage something of an enigma heading into his final collegiate season; the upside is obvious, but so is the floor. His penchant for disappearing for long stretches made him a frustrating commodity for owners hoping for Texas Tech-esque performances rather than than 24-yard duds against soft matchups. A new offensive coordinator and improved quarterback play around him could help Ballage see a more stable role alongside fellow running back Demario Richard, but there is some inherent risked baked into owning Ballage despite his undeniable physical skills.