2024 Rookie Superflex Rankings — superduperflexbros

2024 Superflex Rookie Rankings

Last edited 4/28/2024

2024 Post Draft Rankings

1.01 Marvin Harrison Jr. (WR Cardinals 1.04)

1.02 Caleb Williams (QB Bears 1.01)

1.03 Malik Nabers (WR Giants 1.06)

1.04 Jayden Daniels (QB Commanders 1.02)

1.05 Brock Bowers (TE Raiders 1.13)

1.06 JJ McCarthy (QB Vikings 1.10)

1.07 Drake Maye (QB Patriots 1.03)

1.08 Rome Odunze (WR Bears 1.09)

1.09 Xavier Worthy (WR Chiefs 1.28)

1.10 Brian Thomas Jr. (WR Jaguars 1.23)

1.11 Ladd McConkey (WR Chargers 2.02)

1.12 Bo Nix (QB Denver 1.12)

2.01 Jonathan Brooks (RB Panthers 2.14)

2.02 Keon Coleman (WR Bills 2.01)

2.03 Xavier Legette (WR Panthers 1.32)

2.04 Ricky Pearsall (WR 49ers 1.31)

2.05 Michael Penix (QB Falcons 1.08)

2.06 Trey Benson (RB Cardinals 3.02)

2.07 Ben Sinnott (TE Commanders 2.21)

2.08 Adoni Mitchell (WR Colts 2.20)

2.09 Jaylen Wright (RB Dolphins 4.20)

2.10 Jermaine Burton (WR Bengals 3.16)

2.11 MarShawn Lloyd (RB Packers 3.25)

2.12 Blake Corum (RB Rams 3.19)

3.01 Troy Franklin (WR Broncos 4.02)

3.02 Ja’Lynn Polk (WR Patriots 2.05)

3.03 Javon Baker (WR Patriots 4.10)

3.04 Roman Wilson (WR Steelers 3.20)

3.05 Tyrone Tracy Jr. (RB Giants 5.31)

3.06 Ray Davis (RB Bills 4.28)

3.07 Ja’Tavion Sanders (TE Panthers 4.01)

3.08 Will Shipley (RB Eagles 4.27)

3.09 Braelon Allen (RB Jets 4.34)

3.10 Audric Estime (RB Broncos 5.12)

3.11 Erick All (TE Bengals 4.15)

3.12 Kimani Vidal (RB Chargers 6.05)

4.01 Jawhar Jordan (RB Texans 6.29)

4.02 Bucky Irving (RB Buccaneers 4.25)

4.03 Dylan Laube (RB Raiders 6.32)

4.04 Luke McCaffery (WR Washington 3.37)

4.05 Jalen McMillan (WR Buccaneers 3.29)

4.06 Isaac Guerendo (RB 49ers 4.29)

4.07 Jared Wiley (TE Chiefs 4.31)

4.08 Spencer Rattler (QB Saints 5.15)

4.09 Jaheim Bell (TE Patriots 7.11)

4.10 Brenden Rice (WR Chargers 7.05)

4.11 Malachi Corley (WR Jets 3.01)

4.11 Malik Washington (WR Dolphins 6.08)

5.01 Ainias Smith (WR Eagles 5.17)

5.02 Johnny Wilson (WR Eagles 6.09)

5.03 Tahj Washington (WR Dolphins 7.21)

2024 Pre Draft Rankings

1.01 Marvin Harrison Jr. WR Ohio State WR1

1.02 Caleb Williams QB USC QB1

1.03 Malik Nabers WR LSU WR2

1.04 Drake Maye QB UNC QB2

1.05 Jayden Daniels QB LSU QB3

1.06 Brock Bowers TE Georgia TE1

1.07 Rome Odunze WR Washington WR3

1.08 JJ McCarthy QB Michigan QB4

1.09 Michael Penix QB Washington QB5

1.10 Ladd McConkey WR Georgia WR4

1.11 Xavier Worthy WR Texas WR5

1.12 Brian Thomas WR LSU WR6

2.01 Jonathan Brooks RB Texas RB1

2.02 Troy Franklin WR Oregon WR7

2.03 Keon Coleman WR Florida State WR8

2.04 Trey Benson RB Florida State RB2

2.05 Adonai Mitchell WR Texas WR9

2.06 Braelon Allen RB Wisconsin RB3

2.07 Bo Nix QB Oregon QB5

2.08 MarShawn Lloyd RB USC RB4

2.09 Ricky Pearsall WR Florida WR10

2.10 Jaylen Wright RB Tennessee RB5

2.11 Blake Corum RB Michigan RB6

2.12 Jermaine Burton WR Alabama WR11

3.01 Roman Wilson WR Michigan WR12

3.02 Ben Sinnott TE Kansas State TE2

3.03 Bucky Irving RB Oregon RB7

3.04 Will Shipley RB Clemson RB8

3.05 Xavier Legette WR South Carolina WR13

3.06 Audric Estime RB Notre Dame RB9

3.07 Ja’Tavion Sanders TE Texas TE3

3.08 Ja’Lynn Polk WR Washington WR14

3.09 Spencer Rattler QB South Carolina QB7

3.10 Devontez Walker WR UNC WR15

3.11 Michael Pratt QB Tulane QB8

3.12 Ray Davis RB Kentucky RB10

4.01 Malachi Corley WR Western Kentucky WR16

4.02 Javon Baker WR UCF WR17

4.03 Malik Washington WR Virginia WR18

4.04 Ainias Smith WR Texas A&M WR19

4.05 Emani Bailey RB TCU RB11

4.06 Dillon Johnson RB Washington RB12

4.07 Jase McClellan RB Alabama RB13

4.08 Jahein Bell TE Florida State TE4

4.09 Devin Culp TE Washington TE5

4.10 Tahj Washington WR USC WR20

4.11 Jahwar Jordan RB Louisville RB14

4.12 Jordan Travis QB Florida State QB9

2023 Post Draft Rankings (Position/Team/NFL Draft Capital)

1.01 Bijan Robinson (RB Falcons 1.08)

1.02 Bryce Young (QB Panthers 1.01)

1.03 Anthony Richardson (QB Colts 1.04)

1.04 C.J. Stroud (QB Texans 1.02)

1.05 Jaxon Smith-Njigba (WR Seahawks 1.20)

1.06 Jahmyr Gibbs (RB Lions 1.12)

1.07 Zay Flowers (WR Ravens 1.22)

1.08 Jordan Addison (WR Vikings 1.23)

1.09 Quentin Johnston (WR Chargers 1.21)

1.10 Kendre Miller (RB Saints 3.08)

1.11 Zach Charbonnet (RB Seahawks 2.21)

1.12 Dalton Kincaid (TE Bills 1.25)

2.01 Hendon Hooker (QB Lions 3.05)

2.02 Michael Mayer (TE Raiders 2.04)

2.03 Sam LaPorta (TE Lions 2.03)

2.04 Will Levis (QB Titans 2.02)

2.05 Tyjae Spears (RB Titans 3.18)

2.06 Jalin Hyatt (WR Giants 3.10)

2.07 Marvin Mims Jr. (WR Broncos 2.32)

2.08 Rashee Rice (WR Chiefs 2.24)

2.09 Jonathan Mingo (WR Panthers 2.08)

2.10 Tank Bigsby (RB Jaguars 3.25)

2.11 Devone Achane (RB Dolphins 3.21)

2.12 Roschon Johnson (RB Bears 4.13)

3.01 Josh Downs (WR Colts 3.16)

3.02 Charlie Jones (WR Bengals 4.29)

3.03 Deuce Vaughn (RB Cowboys 6.35)

3.04 Jayden Reed (WR Packers 2.19)

3.05 Luke Schoonmaker (TE Cowboys 2.27)

3.06 Luke Musgrave (TE Packers 2.12)

3.07 Cedric Tillman (WR Browns 3.11)

3.08 Chase Brown (RB Bengals 5.28)

3.09 Tyler Scott (WR Bears 4.31)

3.10 Israel Abanakanda (RB Jets 5.08)

3.11 Stetson Bennett (QB Rams 4.26)

3.12 Aiden O’Connell (QB Raiders 4.33)

4.01 Parker Washington (WR Jaguars 6.08)

4.02 Evan Hull (RB Colts 5.41)

4.03 Eric Gray (RB Giants 5.37)

4.04 Jaren Hall (QB Vikings 5.29)

4.05 Clayton Tune (QB Cardinals 5.04)

4.06 Chris Rodriguez (RB Commanders 6.16)

4.07 Zach Evans (RB Rams 6.38)

4.08 Tucker Kraft (TE Packers 5.15)

4.09 Cameron Latu (TE 49ers 3.38)

4.10 Tank Dell (WR Texans 2.06)

4.11 Brenton Strange (TE Jaguars 2.30)

4.12 Mo Ibrahim (RB Lions UNDRAFTED)

5.01 Michael Wilson (WR Cardinals 3.31)

5.02 Darnell Washington (TE Steelers 3.30)

5.03 DeWayne McBride (RB Vikings 7.05)

5.04 Dorian Thompson Robinson (QB Browns 5.05)

5.05 Jake Haener (QB Saints 4.25)

5.06 Zack Kuntz (TE Jets 7.03)

5.07 Kayshon Boutte (WR Patriots 6.10)

5.08 Payne Durham (TE Buccaneers 5.36)

5.09 Will Mallory (TE Colts 5.27)

5.10 Xavier Hutchinson (WR Texans 6.28)

5.11 Kenny McIntosh (RB Seattle 7.20)

5.12 Sean Tucker (RB Buccaneers UNDRAFTED)

2023 Pre Draft Rankings

1.01 Bijan Robinson RB Texas: Dynasty players have been waiting patiently for the last three seasons to welcome Robinson to their fantasy rosters. Bijan Robinson has been proclaimed to be the next Saquan Barkley, a league winner, and an Elite Dynasty Player before his college career was even over. After watching a couple minutes of his game tape or looking at his numbers that he put up at Texas (1894 yards from scrimmage and 20 TDs in 2022 alone), it is easy to see why Bijan Robinson is easily everyone’s pick this year with the 1.01.

1.02 Bryce Young QB Alabama: After inheriting the QB position from Mac Jones in 2021, Young helped lead Bama to a very respectable record of 24-4 over the past two seasons. Young has been projected to be the first QB selected over the last year and he has done everything to maintain that status headed into this year’s NFL Draft.

1.03 C.J. Stroud QB Ohio State: Stroud was handed the keys to the unstoppable force known as the Ohio State Offense in 2021 after Justin Fields headed to Chicago. In the past two seasons, Stroud has put up a whooping 85 TDs to only 12 interceptions. Stroud doesn’t offer the rushing upside that Fields brings, but the vision and downfield accuracy is going to make Stroud an elite QB at the next level.

1.04 Jaxon Smith-Njigba WR Ohio State: The last time JSN played a full season in 2021, he was sharing the field with Garrett Wilson (1058 receiving yards) and Chris Olave (938 receiving yards). Not only was JSN playing with superstars in the making, but he was also outproducing them with 1606 receiving yards and 9 TDs on 95 receptions. Don’t let Smith-Njigba’s hamstring injury concern you, he is the real deal.

1.05 Jahmyr Gibbs RB Alabama: After two very productive seasons at Georgia Tech, Gibbs transferred to Alabama to play against tougher competition for his junior season. In 2022, Gibbs finished the year with 1370 yards from scrimmage and 10 total TDs in 12 games. Coming into the 2023 NFL Draft at just age 20, I expect Gibbs to be valued as a Top 10 RB in Dynasty by the time he steps foot onto the field for his first snap.

1.06 Anthony Richardson QB Florida: By the time rookie draft season is upon us, Richardson will most likely be a Top 6 pick in most dynasty leagues. In a loaded class with promising talent, Richardson has the highest ceiling. With 654 rushing yards and 9 rushing TDs in 2022 alone, Richardson offers the dual-threat upside that everyone wants to build their teams around. Richardson only completed roughly 55% of his pass attempts in his college career, but if he can improve on his mechanics and timing, the sky's the limit for this QB.

1.07 Jordan Addison WR USC: If you did any scouting in 2022 for Kenny Pickett, chances are you heard Jordan Addison’s name mentioned in the same tape…a lot. In 2021, Addison accounted for 100/334 (29.9%) of Kenny Pickett’s completions and 1593/4319 (36.9%) of Pickett’s passing yards. Addison transferred to USC for his junior season and put up a respectable 908 yards from scrimmage and 8 TDs. Even though Addison is coming into the draft at 6’ 175 pounds, I still expect a team to spend a first round pick on this future WR1.

1.08 Will Levis QB Kentucky: Projected to be a Top 10 pick in this year’s NFL Draft, Levis has a strong arm and the accuracy to lead an explosive offense in the NFL. Levis might not offer the same athleticism as Stroud or Young, but he still averaged 21.8 yards rushing per game in his college career.

1.09 Michael Mayer TE Notre Dame: Mayer entered his freshman season at Notre Dame as a Top 100 prospect and has exceeded all expectations. After finishing second on the team in receiving yards his freshman year, Mayer improved in every aspect of the position in his sophomore and junior season. Over these last two seasons, Mayer has led all TEs with receptions, yards, and TDs. If you do not have one of the elite TEs on your dynasty team, now is the time to change that.

1.10 Zay Flowers WR Boston College: Listed at 5’10” and 172 pounds, Flowers doesn’t initially jump out as a player with WR1 upside. However, after watching the tape and seeing his dynamic route tree and ability to separate, Flowers has the potential to lead his future team in the NFL with targets and receptions. After playing four seasons on a below average Boston College offense, Zay Flowers will finally get the chance to blossom in the NFL.

1.11 Quentin Johnston WR TCU: Johnston had a nice start to his career at TCU with 55 receptions and 1121 yards between his freshman and sophomore season. However, after a dominant season with 60 receptions for 1069 yards and 6 TDs in 2022, Johnston has pushed himself into the conversation of being the WR1 for this class. The sky's the limit for this 6’4” WR that averaged 19 yards per reception in three years at TCU.

1.12 Kendre Miller RB TCU: Miller spent his first two seasons at TCU as part of a committee (137 total carries) and averaged 7.3 yards per carry. In 2022, when he was given a three-down opportunity, Miller exceeded all expectations and finished the season with 1515 yards from scrimmage and 17 TDs. Coming into the 2023 NFL season, Miller will be 21 years old and will only have had 361 total carries in three seasons at TCU. NFL teams and dynasty managers will be able to depend on plenty of productive seasons in the years to come from Miller.

2.01 Jalin Hyatt WR Tennessee: Hyatt possesses the speed that offensive coordinators crave in today’s NFL. In 2022, Hyatt broke out for 1267 yards and 15 TDs in 12 games for the Volunteers. After an outstanding game in Week 6 against Alabama (6 receptions, 207 yards, and 5 TDs), Jalin Hyatt’s draft stock has jumped into first round consideration.

2.02 Zach Evans RB Ole Miss: Coming into TCU in 2020, Evans was the highest ranked running back in his class. After splitting the backfield with Kendre Miller at TCU in 2020 and 2021, Evans decided to transfer to Ole Miss for his 2022 season where he amassed 1055 yards from scrimmage and 10 TDs. The combine will be a big opportunity for Evans to increase his draft stock. Listed at under 200 pounds, Evans should be given a workload similar to Tony Pollard at the next level.

2.03 Zach Charbonnet RB UCLA: Coming into the combine at 6’1” 220 pounds and having just gathered 61 receptions over his last two seasons at UCLA, there is going to be an NFL team that falls in love with this RB that offers an incredible three-down skill set. Charbonnet won’t be the fastest RB in this class, but with his ability to break tackles and remain patient for his blockers to get set, Charbonnet will hear his name get called on Day 2 of this year’s NFL Draft.

2.04 Dalton Kincaid TE Utah: In 2022, Dalton Kincaid significantly improved his draft capital after recording 70 receptions, 890 yards, and 8 TDs. With some mock drafts having Dalton Kincaid projected as a late first round pick in the NFL, Kincaid could quickly find himself in the discussion for being a Top 12 TE in Dynasty.

2.05 Tank Bigsby RB Auburn: Although Tank Bigsby had less carries and rushing yards in his final season at Auburn in 2022, he did get the opportunity to show that he is a capable receiver with 30 receptions. With the ability to break tackles and win in short yardage situations, Bigsby should immediately compete for touches in the backfield as a goalline back.

2.06 Josh Downs WR North Carolina: Josh Downs is another smaller receiver in this year’s draft (5’10” 180 pounds) that can pile up the receptions in the blink of an eye. In 2022, Josh Downs had 8+ receptions in 7/11 games, including 15 receptions against Virginia. Some people might be scared away from Downs after Dyami Brown hasn’t broken out in Washington, but as an elusive punt/kick returner, I expect Downs to make it on the field early as a Second Round (maybe a First Round?) Pick in the NFL Draft.

2.07 Hendon Hooker QB Tennessee: Yes, Hooker is 25 years old, coming off a torn ACL injury, and playing on an offensive system that doesn’t translate well in the NFL. These are all valid concerns, but the thing that Hendon Hooker did so well during his time at Tennessee was limit the turnovers. In his last two seasons at Tennessee before the season ending injury, Hendon Hooker threw 58 TDs to only 5 interceptions. It might take an injury on the field, but Hooker will get his opportunity in the NFL.

2.08 Tyjae Spears RB Tulane: Early on in the scouting process when players were just beginning to declare for the NFL Draft, Tyjae Spears was a player I was hoping to be able to grab in the 4th Round of Rookie Drafts. Reports from the Senior Bowl were all extremely positive for Spears, I actually couldn’t find one negative thing said about him, as he was named the Running Back of the Week by the team and wowed his coaches. Spears is one of the most creative receiving backs to come out of this class with impressive catches in the endzone.

2.09 Roschon Johnson RB Texas: Nobody has gained more hype in the dynasty community this rookie season than Roschon Johnson. Stuck behind Bijan at Texas, this RB never got the opportunity to be the lead back in college. By the time rookie drafts occur, Roschon Johnson will be a household name and will be drafted as early as the late first in some drafts.

2.10 Marvin Mims Jr. WR Oklahoma: After three seasons at Oklahoma, Marvin Mims Jr. progressively got better every season and averaged an incredible 19.5 yards per reception over his college career. Coming in at 5’11” 177 pounds, Mims Jr. doesn’t profile as a true WR1, but he should be a consistent WR2 for a team at the next level.

2.11 Sean Tucker RB Syracuse: As a former track star at Syracuse, I expect Sean Tucker to dominate the combine. Along with a quick burst from the backfield, Tucker also has one of the most impressive abilities to make cuts in this year’s class. I expect Tucker’s draft capital in the NFL and Dynasty Drafts (including ours) to rise after he puts up impressive numbers at the combine.

2.12 Kayshon Boutte WR LSU: Boutte is a Dark-Horse candidate to be the best value in this year’s draft. Boutte’s freshman season ended in 2020 with 45 receptions for 735 yards and 5 TDs in only 10 games. In 2021, Boutte’s season was cut short with an ankle injury after he accumulated 9 TDs in 6 games. After LSU lost their season opener in 2022, Boutte was rumored to be considering transferring and only ended his final season with 538 yards receiving. At the end of the day, the talent is clearly here, but his draft capital remains a mystery after a rocky end to his college career.

3.01 Rashee Rice WR SMU: Rashee Rice dominated the competition in 2022 with 96 receptions and 1355 receiving yards. With less than 700 yards receiving in any of his previous three seasons at SMU, Rice is still far from a sure thing at the next level. As a physical receiver, Rashee Rice makes some amazing contested downfield plays, but it would be nice to see him get a little more separation from defenders.

3.02 Mo Ibrahim RB Minnesota: After tearing his ACL in 2021, Mo Ibrahim decided to come back to Minnesota for his Super Duper Senior Season in 2022. In Mo’s only game in 2021, he accumulated 30 carries for 163 yards and 2 TDs in Minnesota’s season opener against Ohio State. After less then a year of recovery, Ibrahim stepped back onto the field in 2022 and played 12 games to prove that he could continue to be a workhorse (320 carries, 1665 rushing yards, and 20 TDs).

3.03 Israel Abanakanda RB Pitt: In 2022, Israel Abanakanda took over the work-horse role in Pitt and ended the season with 1577 yards from scrimmage and 21 TDs. Not only is this 5’11” 215 pound RB fast and strong, but he’s also versatile and showed his dynamic ability as a kick returner.

3.04 Darnell Washington TE Georgia: If you are a fan of Jelani Woods, you are going to love the upside that this Bulldog TE is going to bring to the NFL. As the second best TE on his team, Darnell Washington was never featured in the Georgia offense. However, if you watch his tape, you can see Darnell Washington was a huge contributor to the pass blocking and had reliable hands when he was given the opportunity.

3.05 Jaren Hall QB BYU: Jaren Hall led the high flying BYU offense in 2022 with 31 passing TDs to only 6 interceptions. After a disappointing appearance at the Senior Bowl, Jaren Hall may see his draft stock take a bit of a hit. Although Jaren Hall won’t hear his name be called on Day 1 of the NFL Draft, he still has the potential to develop into a starter for a team some day.

3.06 Luke Musgrave TE Oregon State: If it wasn’t for Luke Musgrave’s knee injury in 2022 and lack of usage in four seasons at Oregon State, I would have Musgrave much higher in the rankings. When you watch the tape, you can see Musgrave consistently high-point the football and secure the ball on the sidelines. Musgrave was the leading receiver for Oregon State in 2022 before his season was cut short after only two games. With some experts projecting Musgrave to be drafted as high as the first round, this TE is a dark-horse to be a value in this year’s rookie drafts.

3.07 Devone Achane RB Texas A&M: Devone Achane is going to be the fastest RB in this class. With 60 receptions over the last two seasons at Texas A&M, Devone Achane can be a great third down back in the NFL. The only glaring weakness about Devone Achane is his size. Coming into the NFL at 5’9” 185 pounds, Achane would be a huge outlier to ever finish as an RB2 in fantasy. In the last 4 years, only 4 RBs under 200 pounds have finished Top 30 at the position in PPR. (Philip Lindsay RB19 in 2019, Hines RB20/McKissic RB17/Gaskin RB28 in 2020, Gaskin RB24 in 2021, and 0 RBs in 2022).

3.08 DeWayne McBride RB UAB: With an impressive 7.3 yards per carry over three seasons at UAB, DeWayne McBride shouldered the load with his 19.5 carries per game. DeWayne McBride is excellent around the goal line and is patient behind his blockers. I project McBride to be a Day 3 pick and could take on a D’Onta Foreman type role in the NFL.

3.09 Charlie Jones WR Purdue: If there is a WR in this class that I am overdrafting, it is going to be Charlie Jones. After transferring from Iowa to Purdue in 2022, Jones racked up 110 receptions for 1361 yards and 12 TDs. Before the combine, I knew Charlie Jones could win in multiple ways with his ability to run every route. I did not expect Charlie Jones to test as well as he did at the combine, but after seeing him run a 4.43, I am bought in on his upside. Don’t sleep on Charlie Jones.

3.10 Sam Laporta TE Iowa: Anytime a TE from Iowa enters the draft, you need to pay attention. Unless you enjoy watching punt after punt in college football, you probably didn’t intentionally watch too much Hawkeye Football in 2022. Laporta has hauled in 50+ receptions and over 650 yards receiving in each of his last two seasons.

3.11 Zack Kuntz TE Old Dominion: Currently my favorite “sleeper” TE in this class, but others are starting to catch on. Kuntz dealt with injuries and started his college career behind Pat Freiermuth at Penn State before transferring to Old Dominion. Zack Kuntz blew the combine away with a 4.55 40 time and one of the best TE scores of all time. For comparison, Zack Kuntz tested better than Jimmy Graham in every category.

3.12 Stetson Bennett QB Georgia: The chances of Stetson Bennett ever becoming the long-term QB for a team are very small. The size (5’11”, 190 pounds) and the age (25) are both major red flags. Stetson Bennett played with NFL caliber talent and did not have to worry about pressure on most of his dropbacks at Georgia, making his life easier than the average college QB. With all that being said, Bennett is still a back to back champion and completed some very difficult throws against Ohio State and Alabama. The NFL is struggling to find above average QBs and I believe Bennett’s opportunity will come at some point.

4.01 Deuce Vaughn RB Kansas State: Deuce Vaughn has one of the most incredible tapes from his three seasons at Kansas State. With 4884 yards from scrimmage in three years, Deuce Vaughn did it all. Vaughn will most likely never get to be a starter in the NFL, but I expect him to stick around rosters with an unmatched work ethic and determination that he brings to the game.

4.02 Bryce Ford-Wheaton WR West Virginia: Bryce Ford-Wheaton never broke 700 yards in a single season at West Virginia and was completely off my radar until the NFL draft. Ford-Wheaton was one of my biggest risers after running a 4.38 40 (4th fastest receiver this year) at 6’4” and 221 pounds. With the speed, size and strength to be a real threat in the NFL, I like Ford-Wheaton as a late round flier.

4.03 Cedric Tillman WR Tennessee: When looking at Tillman’s numbers at his time in Tennessee, there are a lot of red flags (8 total receptions in his first three seasons and less than 450 receiving yards in 4 out of 5 seasons). However, in 2021, Cedric Tillman came alive for 64 receptions, 1081 yards, and 12 TDs. Injuries slowed down his senior season when he was playing alongside Hyatt, but Tillman still made some spectacular contested 50/50 balls in the endzone. Tillman is the perfect WR to keep stashed on your Taxi Squad in 2023.

4.04 Deneric Prince RB Tulsa: Deneric Prince was not on my radar until after he ran a 4.41 at this year’s NFL Combine. In his time at Tulsa/Texas A&M, Prince was never given more than 126 carries (5.5 yards per carry) in a single season. Coming in at 6’1” 216 pounds with a fast 40 time, I will bet on Prince’s athleticism to be this year’s Isiah Pacheco.

4.05 Chris Rodriguez RB Kentucky: Kentucky’s offensive line was a mess in 2022 when Rodriguez played in his final season before declaring for the NFL Draft. However, his previous three seasons were a success when he carried the ball for over 6.7 yards per carry and had over 1400 yards from scrimmage in 2021. Rodriguez isn’t the fastest RB in this class, but his physical running style should still get him drafted as a valuable backup.

4.06 Tyler Scott WR Cincinnati: Tyler Scott’s numbers from his time at Cincinnati won’t blow anyone away (never broke 900 yards receiving in a single season), but his film shows tremendous upside. As an undersized WR, Scott breaks tackles, creates good separation, and can track the ball as well as WR from this class. Much like Ford-Wheaton, Scott is a player that I want to add to my Dynasty Taxi Squads.

4.07 Tucker Kraft TE South Dakota: In 2021, Tucker Kraft was one of the focal points of the offense with 65 receptions, 773 yards, and 6 TDs. Kraft got things done as a receiver with multiple routes and even ran the occasional jet-sweep. Kraft’s playing style and physicality remind me of Daniel Bellinger.

4.08 Max Duggan QB TCU: It wasn’t always pretty, but Max Duggan led his team to the Championship in 2022 before watching his team get handled by Georgia. With only a 60.3% pass completion rate at TCU, Duggan will be drafted as a backup QB in the NFL. However, if Duggan does find himself starting, I want him in my lineup. Duggan has the tendency to tuck and run when his first read isn’t open. With 28 rushing TDs in 37 games for TCU and a 4.52 40 (the same speed as Desmond Ridder and Tyrod Taylor), Duggan offers that Tim Tebow QB1 upside when he’s on the field.

4.09 Eric Gray RB Oklahoma: Eric Gray split his four year college football career at Tennessee and Oklahoma. With 33 receptions in his final season at Oklahoma, I envision Gray to be drafted to be a third-down for a team in the NFL. Eric Gray exploded for 1595 yards from scrimmage in 2022 and could be a very valuable backup in dynasty.

4.10 Parker Washington WR Penn State: Parker Washington is another WR that never had a big season (maybe it's because he was stuck with Sean Clifford at QB?), but has an impressive highlight reel. In 2021, when Washington was playing alongside Jahan Dotson, he was still able to amass over 800 yards receiving. I expect Parker Washington to be a WR3 for a team in the NFL and have an occasional boom game.

4.11 Evan Hull RB Northwestern: With 88 receptions over his final two seasons at Northwestern, Evan Hull brings a similar three-down skill set as Jerome Ford. With over 2700 yards from scrimmage in the last two seasons, I expect Evan Hull to be a Day 3 pick in the NFL with the ability to make an impact in his first season.

4.12 Dorian Thompson Robinson QB UCLA: After five seasons at UCLA, DTR has improved as a passer and finished his 2022 season with a 69.6 completion percentage with 27 TDs to 10 interceptions. Similar to Max Duggan, DTR has the rushing upside (9 rush attempts per game in 2022) that can help fantasy managers looking to fill their SuperFlex position. Robinson should be a quality backup in the NFL.

2022 Post Draft Rankings (Position/Team/NFL Draft Capital)

1. 01 Breece Hall (RB/Jets/2.04)

1.02 Kenneth Walker III (RB Seahawks 2.09)

1.03 Treylon Burks (WR Titans 1.18)

1.04 Chris Olave (WR Saints 1.11)

1.05 Drake London (WR Falcons 1.08)

1.06 Garrett Wilson (WR Jets 1.10)

1.07 Jameson Williams (WR Lions 1.12)

1.08 Kenny Pickett (QB Steelers 1.20)

1.09 James Cook (RB Bills 2.31)

1.10 Skyy Moore (WR Chiefs 2.22)

1.11 Jahan Dotson (WR Washington Football Team 1.16)

1.12 Christian Watson (WR Packers 2.02)

2.01 Rachaad White (RB Buccaneers 3.27)

2.02 George Pickens (WR Steelers 2.20)

2.03 Malik Willis (QB Titans 3.22)

2.04 Brian Robinson (RB Washington Football Team 3.34)

2.05 Dameon Pierce (RB Texans 4.2)

2.06 Isaiah Spiller (RB Chargers 4.18)

2.07 Tyrion Davis-Price (RB 49ers 3.29)

2.08 Trey McBride (TE Cardinals 2.23)

2.09 Desmond Ridder (QB Falcons 3.10)

2.10 John Metchie III (WR Texans 2.12)

2.11 Alec Pierce (WR Colts 2.21)

2.12 Zamir White (RB Raiders 4.17)

3.01 Matt Corral (QB Panthers 3.30)

3.02 David Bell (WR Browns 3.35)

3.03 Hassan Haskins (RB Titans 4.26)

3.04 Jeremy Ruckert (TE Jets 3.37)

3.05 Velus Jones (WR Bears 3.07)

3.06 Tyler Allgeier (RB Falcons 5.08)

3.07 Jalen Tolbert (WR Cowboys 3.24)

3.08 Wan’dale Robinson (WR Giants 2.11)

3.09 Jerome Ford (RB Browns 5.11)

3.10 Kyren Williams (WR Rams 5.21)

3.11 Pierre Strong (RB Patriots 4.22)

3.12 Sam Howell (QB Washington Football Team 5.01)

4.01 Tyquan Thornton (WR Patriots 2.18)

4.02 Jelani Woods (TE Colts 3.09)

4.03 Tyler Badie (RB Ravens 6.18)

4.04 Kevin Harris (RB Patriots 6.04)

4.05 Isaih Pacheco (RB Chiefs 7.30)

4.06 Greg Dulcich (TE Broncos 3.16)

4.07 Romeo Doubs (WR Packers 4.27)

4.08 Khalil Shakir (WR Bills 5.05)

4.09 Snoop Conner (RB Jaguars 5.11)

4.10 Isiah Likely (TE Ravens 4.34)

4.11 Calvin Austin (WR Steelers 4.33)

4.12 Keantay Ingram (RB Cardinals 6.23)

2022 Pre Draft Rankings

If you haven’t been paying attention to any discussion about this draft class, the word “weak” gets thrown around with regularity. There is no Kyle Pitts or Ja’Marr Chase in this class, but if you like the Rashod Bateman and Elijah Moore prospects in dynasty, this is the class for you.

1. 01 Breece Hall: The first player with 75+ yards and a rushing TD in 12 games since LaDainian Tomlinson (8 of those games with multiple TDs). Responsible for 34.9% of Iowa State’s scoring. Breece Hall is going to be an every down back from day one.

1.02 Isaiah Spiller: In all three seasons at Texas A&M, Spiller has averaged over 5.7 YPC, 1200 yards from scrimmage and at least 7 TDs. Spiller will enter this year’s draft with the same skill set that got Travis Etienne drafted in the First Round of the NFL. He demonstrates patience, good receiving ability, and natural instincts to know exactly where to go with the ball in his hands.

1.03 Treylon Burks: Excellent separator, plays snaps at running back, wins 50/50 balls, what more could you ask for out of a receiver? Burks comes into the league at 6’3 225 (Julio Jones is 6’3 220) and has the speed to go along with the size. In three seasons at Arkansas, Burks averaged 4.6 receptions and 75.6 YPG. With hands measuring at 10.25 inches, Burks will be able to come down with the ball no matter who is throwing it to him in 2022. In Burks’ final game against Alabama in 2021, he had 8 receptions for 179 yards and 2 TDs. There are a lot of great WRs in this year’s draft, but Burks is locked in as my favorite.

1.04 Garrett Wilson: Wilson put together a spectacular final season at Ohio State with 80+ yards per game in 8/11 games and 13 TDs in 2021. Wilson and Baker Mayfield played football together at Lake Travis High School. We’ve seen the success that the Bengals and Dolphins have had by drafting a familiar face to help out their QBs. I expect Wilson to be one of the first WRs taken in this year’s draft. In what should be a make or break season for Baker, Wilson could be the missing piece to finally unlocking this Brown’s offense.

1.05 Kenneth Walker III: After transferring from Wake Forest to Michigan State, Walker exploded for 1,636 yards and 18 TDs on 263 carries in 2021. Continuously talked about after Hall and Spiller in the Dynasty Community, Walker is this year’s Javonte Williams. With 23+ carries in 8/12 games played in 2021, Walker was the engine that made the Michigan State offense go. He has shown that he has ability to be a team’s starting RB for the 2022 season.

1.06 Malik Willis: Willis is far from perfect. He had 12 interceptions to his 27 passing TDs in 2021. He only completed 62% of his passes over his last two seasons at Liberty. However, the days of winning Super Flex Championships with QBs like Eli Manning and Philip Rivers are in the past. I want the QB on my roster with the ability to juke three defenders, keep the play alive, and launch the ball off his backfoot for a TD. That special player in this year’s draft is Malik Willis. He will not be the first QB selected in this year’s NFL draft and he probably won’t even get the start until later on in the 2022 season, but Willis has the highest ceiling out of any of these QBs from the 2022 class. With 878 rushing yards and 13 rushing TDs in 2021, Malik Willis is this year’s Jalen Hurts.

1.07 Chris Olave: After an official breakout his sophomore year in 2019 (48 receptions, 840 yards, and 12 TDs), many expected Olave to enter the 2020 draft with Justin Fields. However, after deciding to return for his senior season in 2021, Olave continued his dominance next to Garrett Wilson in an explosive Ohio State offense with 65 receptions, 936 yards, and 13 TDs in only 11 games. The only knock I continue to hear about Olave entering the draft process is his smaller frame (6’1” 186 pounds). After seeing Hollywood Brown and DeVonta Smith overcome this hurdle and find success on their respective run-first offenses, Olave has one of the safest floors in this year’s draft class with his ability to create space and continuously get open on routes.

1.08 Kenny Pickett: Currently projected (and deservingly so) as the first QB selected in this year’s NFL draft, Kenny Pickett took a huge leap from 2020 (13 passing TDs/9 interceptions) to 2021 (42 passing TDs/7 interceptions). Pickett also increased his completion percentage from 61% to 67% in that time. With 13 rushing TDs in Pickett’s final 22 games at Pitt, he has the same sneaky rushing upside that makes Justin Herbert an elite player in Dynasty.

1.09 Matt Corral: Before the injury (high ankle sprain) in the Sugar Bowl, Corral was seen as a Top 10 pick and the future QB of a team in 2022. However, questions about Corral’s size (6’1” 205) and the ability to take a full season of punishment in NFL left some scouts skeptical. Corral demonstrated excellent accuracy, 71% and 68%, in his last two seasons at Ole Miss and dropped his interception totals from 14 to only 5 in 2021. After seeing Drew Brees and Russell Wilson have long-term success in the NFL, Corral is going to be an absolute value to whichever team takes a chance on him.

1.10 James Cook: When scouts and analysts bring up James Cook in draft discussions, they are quick to point out that he is not his brother (Dalvin) and that he is a smaller prospect (5’11” 190). While both of these statements are true, Cook was way too efficient with his opportunities at Georgia to just write him off. After averaging over 6.1 YPC and showing legitimate receiving ability in all four seasons at Georgia, Cook will be the lightning to another RBs thunder in 2022.

1.11 David Bell: Bell had a true breakout as a Freshman in 2019 (86 receptions, 1035 yards, and 7 TDs) and is one of the best route runners in this class. When Bell played against Iowa this season (17th ranked defense overall), he had 11 receptions for 240 yards and a touchdown. Bell should get drafted in the backend of the first round in the 2022 NFL Draft and has the ability to immediately be a team’s WR1. In a small sample size, Rondale Moore only played in three games with David Bell at Purdue in 2020. In all three games, Bell worked at the team’s true WR1, recording at least 1 TD and finished with 101.3 YPG vs. 90 YPG. With Rondale Moore already valued as a Top 25 WR in Dynasty, Bell is one of the safest choices with a late first round pick in 2022.

1.12 Jameson Williams: Much like Matt Corral, we are going to see Williams drop in the NFL draft after suffering an injury (torn ACL) in the final game of his collegiate season. According to doctors, Williams should still be able to maintain his 4.3 speed. After being buried behind a deep WR roster at Ohio State, Williams transferred to Alabama for his junior season where he became the most productive WR for the Crimson Tide with 79 receptions, 1595 yards and 15 TDs. Williams also returned 10 kickoffs for 352 yards and 2 scores to demonstrate his versatility in 2021.

2.01 Sam Howell: Howell had a breakout as a true freshman in 2019 with 38 TDs and only 7 interceptions. Expectations were sky high for this Tar Heels QB in 2021 and after a 6-7 finish to the season, I think its fair to say that these expectations were not fully met. However, after losing Dyami Brown, Dazz Newsome, Javonte Williams and Michael Carter to the NFL draft in 2021, Howell was leading a completely new offense into battle each week in 2022. Sam Howell’s playing style reminds me of Jared Goff in L.A. when he was accurate with the deep ball and has the Baker Mayfield scrambling ability to extend the play and pick up the first down with his legs. While his passing numbers were down from 2020, Howell had twice as many attempts in 2021 to make up for the lack of play makers around him (183 carries, 828 yards, 11 TDs).

2.02 Drake London: London will be going to this year’s combine as one of the biggest WR prospects listed at 6’5” 210. In 8 games played in 2020, London averaged 11 receptions, 135.5 yards, and 0.875 TDs. London has been getting compared to Mike Evans by some scouts with his ability to go up and win those contested 50/50 balls. London is excellent at getting open in the middle of the field and fights for extra yardage after making the catch.

2.03 Kyren Williams: Averaging 5.2 YPC and over 35 receptions in 2020 and 2021, Williams is going to be a good running back in the NFL. Williams doesn’t possess an elite ability to breakaway from defenders or have the size to be considered a goal-line back, but he does everything very well and fights for extra yards. With 16+ carries in 8/12 games this season, Williams can take on a James White role in the offense and will be valued similarly as Michael Carter from last year’s draft.

2.04 George Pickens: Pickens never got the chance to show what he can fully do when his junior season was cut short after tearing his ACL. The Bulldogs also ran the ball a whopping 57% in 2022 and had multiple TD leads over their opponents by halftime, leading to an even heavier running script for his team in the second half. If you watch the tape of the limited action that Pickens played over the last two seasons in Georgia, you will see a WR that has all the tools of becoming a successful player in the NFL.

2.05 Carson Strong: Averaging 335 passing yards, 70.1% completion rate, 3 TDs and only 0.57 interceptions per game over his final two seasons at Nevada, Strong has been making a case for being selected in the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft. However, after multiple surgeries on the same knee in high school and college, some teams might question his ability to stay healthy. Strong does a good job of hanging in the pocket and can extend the play despite his lack of mobility. NFL mock drafts have had Strong getting selected as high as the first QB taken in this year’s draft and going as late as the fifth round in others.

2.06 Trey McBride: McBride has one of the highest grades for blocking as a TE in this year’s 2022 class. Not only is he good at protecting the QB, but McBride also accumulated 90 receptions his senior season at Colorado State. Given the lack of talent at the position, McBride should be drafted at the end of the first round or be an early second day pick in the NFL. Trey McBride has the chance to slot into a Tyler Higbee option for a team his rookie season. With some scouts already comparing McBride to Kittle and Hockenson, the sky is the limit for this prospect.

2.07 Skyy Moore: Moore is listed at 5’10” but he plays much bigger than most WRs his size. An explosive slot receiver, Moore looks like a running back wearing the number 24 each time he makes a reception and breaks the first tackle. Moore is quick to beat press coverage with his quick feet and makes getting open look like a breeze.

2.08 Christian Watson: Quickly gaining attention in the Dynasty Community after the Senior Bowl, Watson has upside as a big receiving deep threat (6’5”) and scored a TD on roughly once every 6 receptions (43 receptions for 800 yards and 7 TDs) in 2021. Not only is Watson a quality receiver, but he is a strong blocker who doesn’t give up until the whistle is blown, a trait that someone in the draft is going to fall in love with. Averaging 24.3 and 18.6 YPR in 2020 and 2021, Watson is another WR making a case to be drafted on Day 2.

2.09 Desmond Ridder: Ridder finished his senior season by taking his Bearcats to the CFP semifinals Cotton Bowl against Alabama and finished 8th in the voting for the Heisman. Ridder does everything well, but doesn’t do anything to standout from the rest of the QBs from this class. Much like the rest of the QBs from this class, Ridder will try to raise his stock during the Senior Bowl and combine. I expect Ridder to be this year’s Jalen Hurts and get drafted in the second round. With teams like the Colts, Raiders, and Texans unsure about the QB position after the 2022 season, Ridder is a great project player to take a shot on.

2.10 Justyn Ross: With the amount of talented WR talent entering this year’s draft, Ross is going to be a great pick for whichever team he drops to. After a true breakout freshman season (46 receptions, 1000 yards, and 9 TDs), Ross has had multiple injuries (neck and foot) that will inevitably drop his draft stock. However, if you look at Ross’ tape and numbers from 2018 and 2019, you will see a WR with the potential to be a team’s main option in the receiving game.

2.11 Rachaad White: After averaging an insane 10.0 yards per carry on only 42 attempts in 2020, White came back down to Earth with a respectable 5.5 yards per carry in 2021. White was very productive with 1456 yards from scrimmage and 16 TDs his final season for Arizona State. There is no question that White is electric with the ball in his hands, but his pass protection will probably drop him to Day 3 of the NFL Draft.

2.12 Jalen Wydermyer: Another fantastic TE prospect in this year’s draft, I expect Wydermyer to be productive for whatever offense he is a part of in 2022. In all three seasons at Texas A&M, Wydermyer was top three in receiving for his team. He was third in receiving his freshman year, second as a sophomore, and first as a junior. Wydermyer’s 1,468 yards in three seasons is also the most all time by an SEC TE since 2019. I see Jalen Wydermyer as the next Delanie Walker, he might be listed at TE, but he’ll be getting a lot of work as a receiver.

3.01 Jahan Dotson: Much like his former Penn State teammate, KJ Hamler, Dotson is a burner that is a threat to take any reception to the house. What really impressed me was Dotson’s ability to overcome bad QB play and haul in some overthrown passes that he had no business making. Dotson’s size (5-11, 184) will be brought up during the draft, but I see him having similar success as Darnell Mooney.

3.02 Jerome Ford: After only 104 combined carries in Ford’s first three seasons, he was finally given a workhorse role in 2021. In 13 games in 2021, Ford had 215 carries for 1319 yards and 19 TDs. A physical runner with the ability to bounce off defenders, Ford has a Chase Edmonds running style.

3.03 Zamir White: After being a consensus Top 5 RB prospect in 2017 (his senior year of high school), White suffered a torn ACL twice, limiting his early college career. White formed a dominant committee with James Cook and should have a similar 1A/1B type role in an NFL offense. Although White has had his injury concerns, he is built to be a quality RB (6’ 215).

3.04 Tyler Allgeier: Allgeier is one my favorite “sleeper” RBs in this upcoming draft. However, after hearing others list Allgeier as a sleeper candidate, it is becoming more and more obvious that his draft price is only going to continue to rise as we get closer to the draft. After setting the single school record for rushing yards in a single season at BYU, Allgeier has earned the evaluation of being a Day 2 pick. 1601 rushing yards, 28 receptions and 23 TDs, you’ll most likely need to spend an early 2nd to get this RB on your squad.

3.05 Brian Robinson: Although he is being compared to Trey Sermon (who I still think is a quality RB) by the dynasty community in this class, I still really like Robinson. He might have had less than 100 carries in each of his first four seasons at Alabama, but I was very impressed with the 2021 version of Brian Robinson. In 14 games, Robinson had 1639 yards from scrimmage and 16 TDs. When the passing game wasn’t working for Alabama in 2021, the crimson tide leaned on Robinson and he was able to carry the load.

3.06 Jalen Tolbert: If Tolbert didn’t play in the Sun Belt Conference, he would be ranked much higher on most boards. 6’3”, great hands, adjusts to the ball and breaks tackles. I expect Tolbert to be this year’s Josh Palmer. He will be a Day 2 pick with tremendous long term upside.

3.07 Jeremy Ruckert: Surrounded by elite WRs for four seasons at Ohio State, this TE was underutilized in the passing game. However, when you watch his tape, you will see a reliable target that finds the soft zone of the defense. Even though he was the number two ranked TE in the 2018 freshman class, Ruckert is now being forgotten about in mock drafts.

3.08 Dameon Pierce: On only 100 carries in 2021, we saw Pierce score 13 rushing TDs (that’s one TD on every 7.7 carries). With such a small sample size, it is hard to know how the NFL will value Pierce. Coming in at a workhorse size (5’10” 215) and some of the best pass blocking skills in this class, Pierce is a black box prospect that I’m happy to spend a 3rd round pick on.

3.09 Alec Pierce: Averaging 17.0+ yards per reception over that last three seasons at Cincinnati, Pierce was the winner of most 50/50 balls thrown his direction. Pierce is a receiver that will be better for an NFL offense than most fantasy teams. His skill set is more of a Zach Pascal as the second or third receiving option for an offense with a capped ceiling. I still like Pierce as an NFL prospect, but we are much lower on him than consensus.

3.10 Romeo Doubs: After back-to-back 1000 yard seasons at Nevada, Doubs’ draft stock has continued to climb after the Senior Bowl. Doubs worked as Carson Strong’s most reliable target and earned the trust to be the go-to guy on third downs. With sure hands and the ability to make contested grabs in traffic, Doubs reminds me of a young Michael Crabtree. His speed and measurables won’t blow anyone away at the combine, but he should still make it as a quality WR in the NFL.

3.11 Wan’Dale Robinson: After two quiet seasons at Nebraska, Robinson transferred to Kentucky and exploded for 1445 yards from scrimmage. You won’t find too many receivers from this class that are as shifty in the open field as Robinson either. Watching Robinson break ankles and make defenders miss really reminds me of the flashes that we saw out of Kadarious Toney last season.

3.12 Hassan Haskins: After a relatively quiet first two seasons at Michigan, Haskins broke out for 1458 yards from scrimmage and 20 TDs in 2021. Even though Haskins is a bigger running back (6’1” 220), he relays on his balance and patience more than his power. One of Haskins most impressive games this season was against Ohio State when he racked up 28 carries for 169 yards and 5 TDs *16 of those rush attempts turned into first downs or TDs. Could Haskins be this year’s Rhamondre Stevenson?

4.01 Bailey Zappe: After putting up some incredible numbers (5967 passing yards, 62 TDs, and 69.3% completion rate) in the Air Raid offense at Western Kentucky, Zappe has certainly made a name for himself in this draft. Watch the tape on his 2021 performance and you’ll see that a lot of his TDs were to wide open receivers in this pass happy offense. Scouts had some mixed reviews on Zappe’s performance at the week of the Senior Bowl, so it doesn’t appear that he raised his draft stock at all after the season ended. However, Zappe has done enough to hear his name get called at this year’s draft and should be a project player for a team that could be looking to hit the rebuild button soon.

4.02 Jake Ferguson: Being on a run-first offense for the last four seasons at Wisconsin, Ferguson wasn’t often called upon to be a big part of the offense. Ferguson has very sure hands and is great at running drag routes and routes over the middle. He has a game that reminds me of Dalton Schultz. Ferguson will never be a team’s primary or secondary option in the passing game, but he has the ability to be used in a team’s redzone packages and has the tools to become a team’s starting TE in the future.

4.03 Jerrion Ealy: Coming into the NFL at 5’8” 190, Ealy will never get the opportunity to be a lead back at the next level, but he should get drafted to play as a third-down back and on special teams. In three seasons at Ole Miss, Ealy put up a respectable 20/15/32 receptions. Ealy also has that “next gear” when he gets into the secondary, with the ability to take any run to the house.

4.04 Kevin Harris: After an impressive 8.5 and 6.2 YPC in 2019 and 2020, Harris’ YPC dropped to 4.3 in 2021. After taking a step back in 2021, Harris also split the carries with his teammate Zaquandre White who had a higher YPC (6.6). Vikings fans will like this comparison: I see a lot of Matt Asiata to his game. Harris has an aggressive running style and doesn’t waste time dancing around in the backfield. Although his measurables at the combine won’t jump out, Harris should be able to find his way onto an NFL roster.

4.05 Sincere McCormick: With 249 and 299 carries over the last two seasons at UTSA, McCormick has proven that he can handle an NFL size workload. With his ability to juke defenders and make the first man miss, McCormick has been getting compared to Aaron Jones by some in the dynasty community. As a semifinalist for the Doak Walker Award, McCormick should at least find himself as part of a committee in 2022.

4.06 Tyler Badie: A smaller RB (5’8” 194) who was finally given the opportunity to be the lead back in 2021, I can’t help but compare Badie to Elijah Mitchell when I watch his tape. Averaging 22.3 carries per game and accumulating over 1900 yards from scrimmage in his final season at Missouri, Badie is currently a sleeper that will probably be on everyone’s radar by the time rookie drafts begin. It also doesn’t hurt that he ran a 4.45 40 at the combine.

4.07 Khalil Shakir: With 77 receptions in 12 games last season at Boise State, Shakir did his damage on the field multiple ways: in the slot, out of the backfield, and downfield. I expect whichever team to draft him to use him in a Laviska Shenault/Rondale Moore type of way (just get him the ball). 2021 was the only season Shakir went for over 1000 yards receiving, but he is a great taxi squad stash.

4.08 Tyler Goodson: After carrying the ball for an average of 19.6 times per game in 2021 and accumulating 31 total receptions, Goodson has demonstrated to be a reliable back when called upon. With a modest 4.5 yards per carry, Goodson will most likely be a Day 3 pick and be a good “injury away” running back in dynasty.

4.09 Calvin Austin: Weighing in at 5’9” 162, Austin’s size is going to be a negative focal point during the draft. With blazing speed (4.32 40 time), Austin has the chance to be a difference maker for an offense. With over 1000+ yards receiving and 63+ receptions over the last two seasons at Memphis, Austin was a dependable target out of the slot in third downs. Despite being one of the smaller prospects this season, Austin has some of the best hands in this class.

4.10 Isaiah Likely: One of the featured targets in the explosive Coastal Carolina offense, Likely finished his final season with 59 receptions for 912 yards and 12 TDs. Likely is a modern NFL tight end that spends the majority of his snaps playing receiver instead of blocking.

4.11 Pierre Strong Jr.: After not being on the radar for most in dynasty circles, Strong put himself on the map after running a 4.37 40 time (Fastest RB in the 2022 Class). Strong averaged 7.0 yards per carry on 240 carries in 2021 for South Dakota State. After teams do more research on this RB, we could see Strong move up to a Day 2 pick in the NFL.

4.12 Jelani Woods: After three seasons at Oklahoma State, Woods transferred to Virginia where he had his best collegiate season with 44 receptions and 8 TDs in 11 games. Woods is a big tight end (6’7” 275) and has the strength (24 reps on the bench press) to help block when he’s not running routes. Woods has the upside to become a bully and move defenders around like Martellus Bennett in his prime.

2021 Post Draft Rankings

1. 01 Trevor Lawrence (QB1).

1.02 Trey Lance (QB2).

1.03 Kyle Pitts (TE1).

1.04 Justin Fields (QB3).

1.05 Ja’Marr Chase (WR1).

1.06 Najee Harris (RB1).

1.07 Zach Wilson (QB4).

1.08 Travis Etienne (RB2).

1.09 Javonte Williams (RB3).

1.10 Mac Jones (QB5).

1.11 Rashod Bateman (WR2).

1.12 Jaylen Waddle (WR3).

2.01 Trey Sermon (RB4).

2.02 Devonta Smith (WR4).

2.03 Rondale Moore (WR5).

2.04 Terrace Marshall Jr. (WR6).

2.05 Elijah Moore (WR7).

2.06 Michael Carter (RB5).

2.07 Kenneth Gainwell (RB6).

2.08 Pat Freiermuth (TE2).

2.09 Dyami Brown (WR8).

2.10 Amon-Ra St. Brown (WR9).

2.11 Kadarius Toney (WR10).

2.12 Kyle Trask (QB6).

3.01 Davis Mills (QB7).

3.02 Josh Palmer (WR11).

3.03 TuTu Atwell (WR12).

3.04 D’Wayne Eskridge (WR13).

3.05 Kellen Mond (QB8).

3.06 Chuba Hubbard (RB7).

3.07 Jaret Patterson (RB8).

3.08 Nico Collins (WR14).

3.09 Amari Rodgers (WR15).

3.10 Brevin Jordan (TE3).

3.11 Tylan Wallace (WR16).

3.12 Khalil Herbert (RB9).

4.01 Dez Fitzpatrick (WR17).

4.02 Jaelon Darden (WR18).

4.03 Tommy Tremble (TE4).

4.04 Tre’ McKitty (TE5).

4.05 Kylen Granson (TE6).

4.06 Demetric Felton (RB10).

4.07 Elijah Mitchell (RB11).

4.08 Anthony Schwartz (WR19).

4.09 Rhamondre Stevenson (RB12).

4.10 Seth Williams (WR20).

4.11 Kylin Hill (RB13).

4.12 Jermar Jefferson (RB14).

2021 Pre Draft Rankings

1. 01 Trevor Lawrence (QB1). Simply put, Lawrence is going to be really good at the next level. If you have the 1.01 in your rookie draft and you have hesitations about drafting Lawrence, you can trade this pick for a boatload of assets.

1.02 Justin Fields (QB2). Fields’ final season had it’s ups and downs. Fields might not be seen as offering the same upsides as Lawrence, but there was a time early in the 2020 college season when there was a debate of which of these QBs would be drafted first in the 2021 draft.

1.03 Ja’Marr Chase (WR1). Chase dominated at the college level before opting out of the 2020 season. As a sophomore at LSU, Chase had 84 receptions for 1,780 yards and 20 TDs. I expect Chase to become the main receiving option for whichever team (Dolphins?) drafts him in April.

1.04 Najee Harris (RB1). Built like an NFL workhorse, I expect Harris to be a Top 10 RB in dynasty by the start of the 2022 season. Najee will help carry your team to championships for the next 5+ years.

1.05 Travis Etienne (RB2). Etienne turned his biggest weakness into his biggest strength. After beginning his career as at Clemson with only 5 receptions his freshman year, Travis ended 2020 with 48 receptions, proving that he has the upside of being a duel threat running back in the NFL.

1.06 Rashod Bateman (WR2). Bateman had an interesting final season at the University of Minnesota. First he was in, then he opted out, then he was back in, then he played in only 5 games. However, in those games, he dominated the competition. Bateman was always the first read and the defense knew it. After spending those 5 games constantly double-teamed, but finding ways to get open, I’m confident that Bateman will become the first read for his team.

1.07 Kyle Pitts (TE1). If your dynasty team is already well-rounded but is missing one of the Top 4 TEs, you need to draft Pitts with your first round pick. In such a shallow position in fantasy, look for Pitts to easily establish himself as an Elite TE by the end of his rookie season.

1.08 Jaylen Waddle (WR3). 2020 was supposed to be Waddle’s year at Alabama. Unfortunately a broken ankle on an opening game kickoff return stopped him from having a elite season. However, before the injury, Waddle was averaging 23.0 yards per reception and had over 100 yards receiving. Waddle will be a WR1 at the next level and to be able to get him at the end of the first round is a steal.

1.09 Zach Wilson (QB3). Nobody has gained more draft capitol over the last month then Zach Wilson. Projected to go as high as the second QB in the 2021 draft, Zach Wilson has the potential to be an NFL starting QB for the next 10+ years.

1.10 Trey Lance (QB4). Trey Lance is the biggest wildcard in this draft. After only playing in one game in 2020 at NDSU, its hard to know how high he will be valued in the 2021 draft. Built like a tank, Lance has the upside of becoming the next Josh Allen.

1.11 Devonta Smith (WR4). After winning the Heisman Award his senior season, the sky is the limit for this Alabama WR. Smith is one of the hardest working and humble WRs in the game, exactly the kind of player I want on my dynasty teams.

1.12 Mac Jones (QB5). Mac Jones has shown how great he can be when given the opportunity to play with elite talent. Although, Jones might not have the rushing ability to be an elite QB like Fields and Lance, we’ve seen game managers such as Alex Smith have success for multiple teams. Mac Jones has the work ethic to make it at the next level which leads me to believe that he will be a starter for a team by 2022.

2.01 Javonte Williams (RB3). Consistently coming in as most people’s third favorite running back in this class. Improvements on yards per carry, receptions, and over 1,400 yards from scrimmage his final season at UNC, Williams should find success in the league as a Day 2 pick.

2.02 Rondale Moore (WR5). Moore is a SDFB favorite with his versatility on the field. Put him outside, in the slot, run jet sweeps, whatever it is, get this man the ball! Moore will be the kind of player that the Panthers were hoping to get when they drafted Curtis Samuel. One word: “Play Maker”. Okay, two words, but you get the point.

2.03 Seth Williams (WR6). Currently, one of the most underrated WRs from this class, Williams numbers from 2020 won’t blow you away, but its not his fault that he had to receive passes from Bo Nix who was doing his best Mitch Trubisky impression at Auburn. Coming in at 6’3” 211, Seth Williams compares to South Carolina’s Bryan Edwards (who I am still very much a believer in). This receiver catches everything thrown his way, just watch the tape.

2.04 Michael Carter (RB4). Carter spent his senior season splitting carries with Javonte Williams and averaged a whopping 8.0 yards per carry. Javonte Williams could have handled more carries for the Tar Heels, so its very telling that Carter’s talent would not be denied and he was able to find himself in almost a 50/50 split most games with his higher recruited teammate.

2.05 Chuba Hubbard (RB5). After averaging 6.0 and 6.4 yards per carry his first two seasons at Oklahoma State, 2020 was a rough season with only 4.7 yards per carry. I still very much believe in the talent (almost 2,300 yards from scrimmage in 2019). Depending on which team drafts Hubbard, I could see him becoming a Top 6 pick in Dynasty after the NFL draft.

2.06 Jermar Jefferson (RB6). Rushing for over 100 yards in all but one game his final season at Oregon State, finishing as the 2nd overall rusher in the Pac-12, and the 2nd most TDs in the conference, Jefferson should be able to make it onto the field as a pro as a complimentary rusher with the upside of getting a fulltime role in the future. Investing in this 20 y/o RB will give you multiple years of production.

2.07 Terrace Marshall Jr. (WR7). After Ja’Marr Chase opted out of the 2020 season, Marshall Jr. became “the guy” for LSU. In only seven games, Marshall Jr. put up 48 receptions for 731 yards and 10 TDs. Projected to be a late first round player in the NFL draft, Marshall has the upside to find similar success as his former teammate, Justin Jefferson.

2.08 Kenneth Gainwell (RB6). Antonio Gibson and Kenneth Gainwell combined for 1,828 rushing yards at Memphis in 2019. Gainwell accounted for 1,459 of them…Let that sink in. Gainwell is being slept on after opting out for the 2020 season before declaring for the NFL draft.

2.09 Kyle Trask (QB6). It’s hard to know how NFL teams will value Trask going into the draft. At 6’5” and 240 pounds, Trask has never missed a snap due to injury and has the arm strength and accuracy (68.9%) to make all the throws. However, 50 yards on 64 rush attempts (no, that’s not a misprint) shows the clear lack of rushing upside for the former Gator. My hope is that if the Colts do not make a trade for a veteran QB, they draft Trask to fill in for the recently retired Philip Rivers.

2.10 Amon-Ra St. Brown (WR8). Coming in at 6’1” 195 pounds, St. Brown’s playing style reminds me of a smaller version of his former USC teammate Michael Pittman. He might not be the flashiest receiver in this class, but with sure hands and the ability he’s shown consistently to go up and get overthrown balls, Amon-Ra St. Brown should be a quality WR2 with WR1 upside for an NFL team in 2021.

2.11 Elijah Moore (WR9). Ole Miss knew how to maximize Moore’s talent in the slot, utilizing the tap pass on the goal line, and split out wide. This receiver has been getting added to 1st Round Mock Drafts and I expect his dynasty stock to continue to climb. Seeing him throw up the deuces at the end of most of his TDs reminds me of a younger Tyreek Hill…

2.12 Trey Sermon (RB7). Currently ranked as Mel Kiper Jr.’s number 3 RB, Sermon showed that he could be a workhorse for Ohio State when the team needed him most. Sermon had 524 yards combined in TWO of his final games before getting hurt in the National Championship.

3.01 Tylan Wallace (WR10). Great at winning one-on-one, high-pointing the ball in traffic, physical runner after the catch, and looks like he belongs in the NFL. When he’s not making spectacular catches down the sideline, Wallace was great as a run blocker, a trait that should help boost his stock in this deep WR class.

3.02 Jaret Patterson (RB8). With ZERO receptions his final year at Buffalo, Patterson got it done on the ground with 1,072 yards and 19 TDs on only 141 carries in 2020. A SDFB favorite, Patterson is a compact version of AJ Dillon.

3.03 Pat Freiermuth (TE2). With all the (well-deserved) hype about Kyle Pitts, Freiermuth has almost become an afterthought in the dynasty community. Some have gone as far as calling him “Baby Gronk” which is about the best compliment that you can give a young TE. Although chances of him becoming the best tight end of all time are low, Freiermuth has the ability to become a consistent TE2 his rookie season and could be your TE1 for years to come.

3.04 Khalil Herbert (RB9). With game breaking speed and the ability to take it to the house, Herbert is a steal in the 3rd round of rookie drafts. Herbert was off my radar until after scouts and coaches were raving about how great he looked at the week of the Senior Bowl.

3.05 Kylin Hill (RB10). If Kylin Hill hadn’t opted out of the 2020 season, I think he could have been a Top 6 RB in this draft. However, Hill took on a much bigger fight in 2020 when he declared that he would not play again until Mississippi changed their flag. As someone that was so instrumental in making change in society, I think this is the exact player that NFL teams want on their team. Hill had 242 carries for 1,350 yards and 18 receptions in 2019 that showed a great multipurpose skill-set that should get Hill drafted on Day 2.

3.06 Kadarius Toney (WR11). Before the college season ended, I thought Toney would be a guy that you can grab at the end of the 3rd or even the start of the 4th in rookie drafts. However, after he’s been mocked to be a late 1st round pick in the NFL (which I personally don’t see happening), he needs to be looked at as a player that will most likely see Day 2 draft capitol and should be given ample opportunity in the NFL. As a former high school QB that can play WR/RB, maybe Toney becomes what we had hoped for from Lynn Bowden Jr. in 2020.

3.07 Tutu Atwell (WR12). With reports of being clocked in at 4.27 in his 40 time, Atwell is another player climbing the NFL draft boards. You won’t find many receivers with more electrifying playmaking ability then Atwell. If he find himself in an offense with a creative coach (LA Rams?), Atwell could be a sneaky WR2/Flex play in this rookie season. I think McVay misses Brandon Cooks as their speedy receiver and if Atwell is still available in the late 2nd/3rd, this would be a dream scenario where he would be bumped into the Top 20 Players from this class.

3.08 Amari Rodgers (WR13). Rodgers had to spend the first three seasons at Clemson lower in the pecking order. However, once he got his opportunity to shine his senior year, Rodgers was able to amass 77 receptions, 1,020 receiving yards and 7 TDs. At 5’10” and with his reliable hands from the slot, Rodgers is a player that I expect to be patient for his opportunity to make an impact at the next level and will take advantage once he’s given that opportunity.

3.09 Kenny Yeboah (TE3). Matt Rhule (Coach of the Carolia Panthers) coached Yeboah his freshman year at Temple before moving to Baylor and eventually the Panthers. During Yeboah’s uneventful first year of college ball, Coach Rhule gave him confidence by telling him that he knows he could play at the next level if he put on some weight and learned how to be a better blocker. Fast-forward to 2020, that exactly what Yeboah did. After putting up 524 yards and 6 TDs with an average of 19.4 YPR on only 27 receptions his senior year, Yeboah proved to be one of the most explosive TEs in 2020. If Matt Rhule drafts Yeboah in the 2021 NFL Draft, Yeboah is going to skyrocket in everyone’s rookie draft rankings.

3.10 Demetric Felton (RB11). Or is he a WR? Playing behind Joshua Kelley in 2019, Felton took on the 3rd down receiving role and finished that season with a whopping 55 receptions for 594 yards. In 2020, he increased his carry average from 3.8 to 5.1. With Felton’s versatility to play RB or from the slot, he could become a fun RB to watch his stock grow in PPR formats.

3.11 Tamorrian Terry (WR14). At 6’4” 203 pounds, Terry has some great breakaway speed after the catch. However, after knee surgery in October and “multiple run-ins with the coaching staff”, there are some red flags with Terry’s predraft capitol.

3.12 Brevin Jordan (TE4). Jordan has been able to increase his production in receptions, yards, YAC, and TDs. Jordan reminds me of Irv Smith Jr. He might not make an immediate impact in the NFL, but coming into the NFL at only 20 years old should give him plenty of time to learn behind a veteran and eventually become the team’s starter.

4.01 Hunter Long (TE5). With 57 receptions for 685 yards in 2020, Hunter Long rounds out this 2021 Tight End Class nicely after a below average class in 2020. With the ability to make defenders miss in open space and fighting for extra yardage after contact, Long could become a starting TE in the NFL for a very “Long” time.

4.02 Javian Hawkins (RB12). After rushing for a very respectable 5.8 and 6.2 YPC his sophomore and junior season for Louisville, Hawkins opted out for the second half of his junior season to prepare for the NFL draft. His size and speed paired with his ability to change direction reminds me of JaMycal Hasty as his floor comp and Aaron Jones as his ceiling comp. This is an RB that I would be very happy to get at the end of the 3rd or start of the 4th round.

4.03 Rhamondre Stevenson (RB13). This year’s DJ Dallas. Stevenson has a powerful bruising running game at 6’0” 246 pounds. His projected 4.62 40 time will limit his upside to have long breakaway runs, but he could make for a good goal line back in the NFL. With a 4th round pick in a rookie draft, Stevenson is a good flyer.

4.04 Anthony Schwartz (WR14). The 4th round is all about upside picks and that is exactly who Anthony Schwartz is. Speed, speed, and more speed. Schwartz had a limited route tree in Auburn, but with his ability to accelerate and get past the secondary, he could become an electric player at the next level. Much like Atwell or Toney, if he finds himself with in right offense, Schwartz could be this year’s Mecole Hardman.

4.05 Sage Surratt (WR15). Before the 2020 season began, I thought I would have had Surratt inside the Top 10 WRs. However, after opting out in 2020, and the emergence of players like Rodgers, Toney, and Atwell, it is difficult to know where to rank him. After a solid 2019 campaign at Wake Forest with 66 receptions for 1,001 yards, he showed that he can be a consistent target for his offense. However, with a projected 40 time of around 4.6 and questions about being able to separate, Surratt’s draft capitol might have taken a hit after sitting this past season out.

4.06 Dynami Brown (WR15). With 50+ receptions and 1,000+ yards over the past two seasons with UNC, Brown might be a little undersized at 6’1” 185 pounds. However, we have seen players like Darious Slayton find success as a WR2 with the smaller frame, so taking Brown in the 4th round seems like a good flyer that could hit.

4.07 Nico Collins (WR16). After poor QB play and opting out in 2020, this is another player that will be difficult to project predraft. Mel Kiper Jr. still thinks Collins could be a 2nd round pick in the 2021 draft. If thats the case, he will need to be moved up significantly. At 6’4” 215 pounds, Collins has the size to be a big time contributor, we just need to see him get the opportunity.

4.08 Dazz Newsome (WR17). Dynami Brown’s former teammate at UNC had a couple of nice games with flashes of potential. In the middle of the 4th round of a rookie draft, Newsome is the kind of player that I like to add to my Taxi Squad. This was where you could draft Donavan Peoples-Jones is 2020 knowing that he will not become a starter, but has the potential to become a team’s WR3 and possibly WR2 by his second season.

4.09 Elijah Mitchell (RB14). NFL Mock Drafts have Mitchell being projected as a Round 6/7 selection. With over 5.8 YPC over his four seasons at Louisiana, Mitchell should find himself on an NFL roster as a valuable backup. Opportunity might be limited, but as James Robinson proved in 2020, it only takes one opportunity to make an impact in the NFL.

4.10 D’Wayne Eskridge (WR19). Eskridge impressed coaches and scouts last month at the senior bowl. This red-shirt senior got it done his final season at Western Michigan as a receiver and as a kick returner. With that kind of dynamic ability on the field, there is bound to be an NFL team who’s interest should be peaked after seeing Eskridge’s play-making ability.

4.11 Trevon Grimes (WR20). This year’s Collin Johnson. At 6’4” 218 pounds, Grimes was a big redzone target for Kyle Trask in 2020 when he wasn’t looking for Kyle Pitts. Grimes finished his senior season with 9 TDs and showed some nice ability to go up and win contested throws. Grimes is a long-shot from making an impact in 2021, but if things break the right way, maybe he becomes a WR3 for a team.

4.12 Kellen Mond (QB7). Mac Jones will most likely be the last QB selected in Day 1, Trask should be selected sometime during Day 2 at the latest, and I’m drawing the line in the sand with Mond being the last quality QB drafted somewhere around the 5th Round. Mond looks robotic on the field, but that is what reports about Justin Herbert were saying as well. With a late 4th round pick, why not take a chance on getting the next Dak Prescott or Russell Wilson basically for free?