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On3 Impact Rankings: The Top Risers from Week7

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The Red Raiders' defense dominated as they have been and Cam Dickey continued his rise vs. the Jayhawks in this week's PFF grades.

Plenty of teams, players, and coaches have sizzled in the first half of 2025.

Just as many have fizzled. Some so disastrously so.

But regardless of what’s happened between September and now, there’s still a whole lot of football left to be played to potentially alter the course of college football history. X’s and O’s, Jimmies and Joes, and the decision-makers who say “because I said so” will all play a part in how the back half will play out.

As far as our On3 Impact Rankings are concerned, let’s checkout some of Week 7’s standouts who are proactively seeking greatness!

Impact Riser of the Week: RB Cameron Dickey, Texas Tech

Previous Rank: RB 78, Outside Top300
Current Rank: RB 35, Outside Top300

Cameron Dickey popped off for 263 yards and 2 scores in Texas Tech’s takedown of Kansas. You don’t need to be an expert to clock that’s a whole lotta yards. No one else in the Power4 topped 180; let alone, 200. Both tuddies came on big gainers. Speaking of, 6/21 carries gained at least ten yards. No doubt, the Red Raiders’ front deserves equal shine. Almost three-fourths of Dickey’s yards came prior to contact.

That said, Dickey displayed nice prudence and patience working his run lanes and discerning when to turn on the jets. Getting good cushion is one thing, but maximizing it is totally different. He read his blocks excellently and hit holes with terrific timing all night against the Jayhawks.

When it comes to moving the chains, he’s been an absolute bucket. On the year, no ball carrier with at least 55 attempts tops his 41.3% First Down+TD Rate. And for good measure, his 7.1 Yards/Touch is top25. Not bad for a rusher who was slotted to be a backup two weeks before the season started.

In our Impact Rankings, Dickey is up to RB35 with eyes to climb even higher, presuming his recent role of bell cow continues while the Red Raiders figure out their QB health situation.

No. 2: DL David Stone, Oklahoma

Previous Rank: INT 29, Outside Top300
Current Rank: INT 11, Player No. 142

David Stone has started to level-up before our very eyes. The former consensus five-star has totaled 10 pressures and 11 stops over the Sooners’ last three games. On a per snap basis, his 18.1% Impact Rate is the best at the position by about a point-and-a-half. E-L-I-T-E stuff. And if you didn’t think Stone’s stats were impactful, check out the clip below and tell me he’s not making his presence felt. Think ‘Tre Wisner is still feeling that one today?

No. 3: QB Demond Williams, Washington

Previous Rank: QB 16, Player No. 148
Current Rank: QB 9, Player No. 66

Demond Williams ripped Rutgers’ secondary to shreds. Dubbed a “superstar” by head coach Jeff Fisch, he became just the 16th FBS QB to eclipse 400 yards passing and 100 yards rushing in a single game. In Washington’s 136 years of playing college football, his 538 yard total is the most ever. No QB boasts a higher Yards/Attempt from this weekend than his 14.9 clip. Plus, a third of his carries were explosive. Oh yeah – he also scored twice by both land and air.

Now a top10 QB in our Impact Rankings, he’s arguably the nation’s most efficient passer. Williams’ 55.7% First Down+TD Rate is the P4’s best by four points. And despite suffering from a bottom15 Pressure Rate, Pro Football focus has yet to charge him with a single turnover-worthy play.

No. 4: DL Mario Landino, Indiana

Previous Rank: DL 43, Outside Top300
Current Rank: DL 20, Player No. 283

Mario Landino has been one of the Big Ten’s best second-year standouts to start 2025. Part of the class that followed Curt Cignetti to Bloomington, the unheralded recruit from Macungie, PA has logged 6 stops, 6 hurries, and 4 sacks over the last 3 games — all against conference foes. His 6 QB takedowns as the most in the P4, and Landino’s 15.6% Impact Rate is top5 exiting this weekend.

Fresh off Indiana’s first win against a top5 team in 47 tries, Cignetti’s Crew is squarely in the mix — if not leading — the discussion for Best Team in the Land. With players like Landino continuously punching above their belt, the Hoosiers have their sights set on the school’s first-ever No. 1 ranking.

No. 5: QB Byrum Brown, USF

Previous Rank: QB 50, Outside Top300
Current Rank: QB 39, Outside Top300

Byrum Brown is an adventure. Seemingly every dropback consists of twists, turns, and trials. But this week, the Bull resoundingly reminded us he’s equipped with a special set of skills few are blessed to possess. On the way to humbling upstart North Texas 63-36 in Denton, Brown tossed three tuddies and ran in a couple more. He ultimately was responsible for 17 conversions. And though some boo boos bent his bottomline, he he racked up 105 yards on designed carries.

Brown’s stock would definitely stay golden if he could string together a few more of these performances. Easier said than done. But as the primary driver for USF’s playoff bid, he and his team are right where they want to be at the season’s midpoint.

No. 6: S Louis Moore, Indiana

Previous Rank: S 50, Outside Top300
Current Rank: S 25, Outside Top300

The Louis Moore reunion tour keeps on rocking. And like many Hoosiers, his ascension up our Impact Rankings has been strong and steady. Against Oregon’s well-oiled attack, Moore only surrender 8 yards on 3 targets. Plus, his interception was the final nail in the figurative coffin for the Ducks’ desperate comeback bid. Along with picks in back-to-back Big Ten matchups, he’s logged at least one defended pass in every game this year.

Providing impactful plays all over, he’s totaled 16 tackles and 8 stops the last three weeks. And his 86.2 PFF coverage grade is top15 at the position halfway through the season. And with help of his lockdown and ball hawk abilities, Indiana’s defensive -0.34 Expected Points Added/dropback is the 4th-best nationally.

No. 7: TE Trey’Dez Green, LSU

Previous Rank: TE 40, Outside Top300
Current Rank: TE 21, Outside Top300

LSU’s offense might have had another lackluster showing. But, the Tigers’ titan of a tight end reminded everyone of his premium potential. Trey’Dez Green was money catching 8/11 targets for 119 yards and a TD. He clearly was his team’s best offensive player Saturday, winning his matchups and snatching key conversions.

When healthy, his 6’7 frame is simply a problem for anyone to cap; particularly in the red zone. But maybe Green’s recent showing will goad LSU’s brass to scheme him up more and increase his opportunities in other areas. Considering how wobbly the offense has been, an extra element like his contested catch ability poses to be pretty valuable to help find some victories in the margins.

No. 8: CB Chris Johnson, San Diego State

Previous Rank: CB 52, Outside Top300
Current Rank: CB 39, Outside Top300

San Diego State’s Chris Johnson has cemented his status as one of the G5 top robbers. In fact only four minor league corners out-rank him halfway through the year. Over the last month, he’s nabbed 3 interceptions. And in the games this year in which he failed to pick off an opposing passer, he’s managed to log a pass breakup. His “no fly zone” attitude has held foes to a mere 15.0 QB Rating when targeted. And as a result, no cornerback ahead of Week 8 dons a higher PFF coverage grade than his 92.8 mark — not even top CB prospect Leonard Moore.

Blue Chip Shoutout: LB CJ Allen, Georgia

Previous Rank: LB 6, Player No. 70
Current Rank: LB 2, Player No. 25

The consensus from casuals to bonafide ball knowers was that CJ Allen had himself a helluva game in the Deep South’s Oldest Rivalry. Against Auburn, he impacted every facet à la a sack, a pass break up, a forced fumble and 6 stops. Stuffing the stat sheet, Allen’s 88.9 PFF grade was the best figure among all P4 LBs. Moreover, his 13.2% Impact Rate is top5 among P4 backers with at least 200 snaps this fall. He’s been Georgia’s best player through the first 7 weeks and is well on his way to being considered a first-round selection.