Every day, get free NFL updates sent straight to your inbox! Imagine what the guy could do with a little blocking. At 510 and 210 pounds, Tucker is a violent rusher who is surprisingly quick and also light at the same time that the BMI crowd will drool over. Its more likely he plays in the slot in the NFL, but he has the skill set to play on the perimeter as well. My favorite thing about doing rookie-only mock drafts before the NFL . I fully admit I am higher on Israel Abanikanda, but dont be surprised if this is the range he will be drafted. 'https://' : 'http://') + 'my.textmagic.com';window.__tm_widget_code = 'c1fdd3a2b227843';(function() {var script = document.createElement('script');script.type = 'text/javascript';script.async = true;script.src = __tm_widget_server + '/ui/app/js/contact-form/client.js';var s = document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(script, s);})(). I think, however, that this offense will quite literally run through running backs, A.J. It was a lost year for Boutte with only 538 yards and two touchdowns on 48 receptions, but he finished strong in the second half, including 107 yards receiving and a score in an SEC Championship Game loss to Georgia. Robinson is the best, but Jahmyr Gibbs is probably my favorite RB in this class to watch. Pro Football Network, LLC. If it werent for the multitude of young playmakers in New York, I would be taking Wilson ahead of the aforementioned Burks in rookie drafts. At 60 and 170 pounds, there will be concerns and conversations about Addisons size, similar to what we saw with DeVonta Smith. 2022 NFL Rookie Draft Board 2. Addison is currently my No. When all is said and done, it has been determined that New Orleans moved a second, two thirds, and a fourth-round pick in order to move up to the 12th-overall pick to select Olave. A capable check-down receiver, Walker, needs work to expand his route running capability. Dynasty Rookie Average Draft Position (2022), 12 teams All Players Tweet graph Embed graph Data from 31 fantasy football mock drafts between December 3, 2022 and January 13, 2023. Stroud is a dynamic passer who can drop the ball in a bucket. He isnt the fastest rookie running back in the class. 2022 Dynasty Fantasy Football Rookie Mock Draft | Round 1. Your email address will not be published. If I played in multiple leagues and had a top-three pick, Id want to walk away with at least one share of both Stroud and Young. In the end, Addison caught 59 of 79 targets (74.7% catch rate) for 875 yards (2.78 YPRR & 7.0 YAC/R) with eight touchdowns this season. He has the perfect profile and skill set to be a chain-moving cog in todays NFL offenses. He also excels in the ever-important anticipatory throws. Second Round Rookie Draft Analysis 4. Whats the Difference Between Dynasty and Keeper Leagues. Required fields are marked *. With Superflex formats the quickest rising way to play dynasty, here is a 10-team 2023 Superflex Dynasty Fantasy Football Rookie Mock Draft as we begin to dial in how drafts could shake out. He runs hard and can make defenders misses as he glides side-to-side across the field. However, I do want to add in a less talked about comparison, Aaron Jones. The 40-yard record is 100% in danger, as will be every defense when Achane touches the ball. With some of the best bat-to-ball skills in last year's draft Jackson, impressed in his senior year, slashing .685/.749/1.392 in 41 games. Bittersweetly, he slides in on Arizonas roster behind Zach Ertz. In 2021, five different Houston running backs account for 366 of the teams carries Pierce is a strong runner who Davis Mills can trust to churn out yards and protect the football. He isnt going to be streaking downfield for deep bombs from Mahomes. Similar to Will Levis, Richardson is a first-round pick I hope rides the bench for a year. But that doesnt do it justice, as the film speaks more than I ever could. Tank Bigsby creating something out of nothing pic.twitter.com/0fc5eHmE2U, Tyler Browning (@DiabeticTyler) February 20, 2023. Bell is a technician at receiver and made the most of his opportunity as the featured playmaker in Purdues offense. Will Levis has all the upside you could want. Son of former All-Star Matt Holliday, Jackson stands out to many as the best well-rounded prospect of the 2022 draft. Garrett Wilson is going to be a problem for defenses when he has the ball in his hands. More info ADP: Average Draft Position (ADP) is a list of NFL players ordered by their average position taken in fantasy football drafts. Pro Football Network strives to passionately deliver purposeful, captivating, and exceptional football content. He ranked his top 100 prospects and I wanted to compare and. Dotson is the fifth rookie wide receiver to come off of the board in the 2022 NFL Draft. Youll never hear me complaining about having more players who are worthy of first-round picks. David Bell is another receiver in this class with good size and impressive acceleration, reaching 20.1 mph in just 4.4 seconds in a huge 11-240-1 performance against Iowa last season. 5.07) Trey Palmer, WR, Nebraska He has a large frame and long arms standing tall at 64 and weighing in at 208 pounds. The elephant in the room is his size. The Saints made deals with both the Philadelphia Eagles and Washington Commanders before and during the 2022 NFL Draft. Robinson is the complete package with size (60, 200 pounds), speed (4.4 to 4.5), and production. Again, not an incredible ceiling, but a consistent floor. Thats why he averages 3.61 yards after contact per attempt. When you look at Bigsby, he screams, this is what an NFL RB looks like. At a solid 6 and just over 210 pounds, he is spot on for the average height and weight for those that play the position. This is a rolling rookie guide meaning updates will be frequent and new features will be added all the way up to the NFL Draft! Additionally, his route technique needs more consistency. Talk about literally playing from behind. There will be 1QB, Superflex, Tight End Premium, IDP. If you want to dive deeper into fantasy football, be sure to check out our award-winning slate ofFantasy Football Toolsas you navigate your season. 5.05) Chase Brown, RB, Illinois 1 amongst 2023 eligible RBs at 2.34 YPTP (yards per team play) and sits fifth in the nation in rushing (1,575). He did return to play in the final four games but saw varying usage. When he does get the opportunity to start, he offers a big arm and upside to score fantasy points running the ball. Chris Olave became the forgotten prospect between the consistent dominance of Garrett Wilson and the breakout of Jaxon Smith-Njigba. 5.04) Jaren Hall, QB, BYU Robinsons presence further dings Antonio Gibsons fantasy value in this backfield. It also could not have come at a better time, as the eyes of the NFL world were on him, and he succeeded in many areas where scouts had questions. 5.10) Ronnie Bell, WR, Michigan, 6.01) Camerun Peoples, RB, Appalachian State But some fantasy managers are going to bet on the intangibles and the speed of Achane in Round 2 of 2023 dynasty Superflex rookie mock drafts. He is a very physical receiver with an advanced skillset and exceptional body control. I guarantee Allgeier comes off of the board in your rookie drafts around here. The RB1 debate in this class will rage on, at least until we know draft capital and landing spots, butBreece Hallis my guy based on the information we have now. I dont see JSN as a perimeter-centric receiver but more closely to Jerry Jeudy in his role and skill set. 3 WR in this class. Skyy Moore is the biggest beneficiary of that. He has a big arm, but needed a cartilage replacement in his right knee. Starting with the 1.01, let's work our way through the first 10 spots. If I were going to plant my flag on players outside of the elite core of rookies that becomes a star in the NFL, itd be Rice and Flowers. Yet, 2022 was vastly different. We'll have you covered throughout the draft. 1 running back selected in this year's draft, both in NFL and in dynasty. Stroud and Young. Ekeler wont be around too much longer and Spiller is capable of carrying the load. It will certainly change when ADP begins to roll in, and prospects move inside their positional tiers. The Chargers, after missing the playoffs last season, are all of a sudden 2022 preseason Super Bowl contenders following an impressive offseason. Downs will pop at the NFL Combine and on the field in 2023. Its fair to say Williams, sans the January 2022 ACL tear, is the best rookie receiver in this draft class. His success in the receiving game steadily rose over his tenure, as well as his receiving yards. Also, the community of fantasy managers will establish the ADP, so this is how I would draft. 6.03) Dontayvion Wicks, WR, Virginia This is a low-risk pick with potentially high reward for Washington. Well be talking about the Wilson-to-Wilson connection in no time. With that size comes natural power, which Miller has no issue handing out. On the other hand, he does have injury concerns and will have to fight for targets amongst Dionte Johnson, Chase Claypool, Pat Freiermuth, and even Najee Harris this season. Robinson plays similarly to Kadarius Toney, the Giants 2021 first-round selection. In this mock draft, we are going to do things slightly different. Between now and the NFL Draft in April, the Dynasty Nerds team will be dropping a lot of mock drafts to help you prepare for your rookie drafts. Hiltons deep threat skillset in this Colts offense, its Alec Pierce. 3.04) Zach Evans, RB, Ole Miss I wouldnt mind seeing Stroud use his legs more, either. Hes a more complete receiver than he gets credit for. But dont get mistaken here; Richardson is a quarterback, and the old tropes and excuses need to be thrown out the window. A Biletnikoff Award semifinalist in 2021, Josh Downs 1,335 yards and 101 receptions set the stage for a highly-productive year as Drake Mayes top target. It is time to start looking to the 2023 rookie draft. Its where he will likely rack up most of his fantasy points. He is agile, with great hands, and should get the ball quick from Mahomes then be on the move. Charbonnet is the type of RB you use to teach fundamentals. Michel was traded last offseason to the Los Angeles Rams. He is also one of those guys who is just easy to support. However, Smith-Njigba will certainly see plenty of time out wide too. How fortunate for dynasty drafters that a 65-936-13 season has gone overlooked. Yes, that James Cook, who comes off the board nine picks earlier in this rookie draft. However, the man is consistent. The first rookie quarterback slipping to the eighth pick in this mock draft tells you all you need to know about the new guys at the position. I have said it before, Bigsby did not have the privilege of a solid offensive line to run behind, not to mention a QB with less than a 50% completion rate to catch passes from during his final year at college. This is a run-first team that gets a deep threat, and thats it, out of Thornton. I can see an NFL team wanting to shorten his throwing motion, but as it goes, if it aint broke, dont fix it.. He is a fifth-round pick for a reason. Smith-Njigba played in three games and had four receptions in 2022. January 17, 2022. He could provide fantasy-friendly PPR value and is a fine choice to round out this round of this rookie draft. Stash him and his high ceiling. All three years at Auburn, he clocked over 800 yards, and the most significant difference between yardage totals among years was only a 174-yard difference between his freshman and sophomore year. Robinson should land solid day two draft capital. Of the Tier 1 guys, hes the only one who has truly broken out in 2022 and improved his draft stock compared to Jordan Addison and Jaxon Smith-Njigba. If that were the case, Pickett already brings a better arm than Ben Roethlisberger to the table, which is good news for each and every receiver. Whether you are a seasoned dynasty player or fresh to the scene, you may have heard how deep this 2023 rookie RB class is. Do Not Sell My Personal Information. He can keep pace as an RB2 next season as he competes with older backs on the roster for carries. 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