Walter Payton Award Power Rankings (Post-Week 3)
1. ShunDerrick Powell (Central Arkansas, RB)
2024 Stats: 54 carries, 475 rushing yards, 6 rushing TDs, 8.8 YPC, 156 receiving yards, 2 receiving TDs
There has not been a more dominant player in the nation than Central Arkansas' ShunDerrick Powell. Over the first three games, Powell has averaged 210 all-purpose yards per game, nearly 60 more yards than the next highest player. He recorded 125 or more rushing yards in every game this season and averages over 10.0 yards per touch. Powell is on pace for 1,900 rushing yards, 620 receiving yards, and 32 total touchdowns.
