UDD's Top 20 FCS Offensive Players for 2026

UDD's Top 20 FCS Offensive Players for 2026 previews an extensive preseason ranking focused on the offensive side of FCS football. The article says building the list was particularly difficult this year because the subdivision is expected to be unusually productive, with a deep quarterback class and pro-caliber talent across other positions. It begins with honorable mentions including players such as Chedon James (WR, Idaho State) and Greyton Gannon (TE, South Dakota State), along with others like Ty Pennington (QB, Northern Arizona) and Ja’breil Mace (RB, Villanova). From there, it spotlights Aidan Palmer of Lehigh, who started all 13 games in 2025, helped power a rushing attack ranked fourth in the country, and allowed only one sack and two hits per PFF. The ranking also includes Dylan Lord of Illinois State, whose national championship-game production featured 13 catches for 161 yards and two scores, and Desmeal Leigh of Youngstown State, listed at 6-7 and 325 pounds. The piece continues into additional players as part of the top 20.