Dream Sports Latest News - Fantasy impact from Rookies in the NFL Draft

[Jim Halpin]

2024 And Beyond

1. Marvin Harrison Jr., Arizona Cardinals: The 2023 Fred Biletnikoff Award
winner enters the NFL as an instant all-around threat for Kyler Murray. The
son of the NFL Hall of Famer should follow his father's path as a
high-impact fantasy option. He will challenge defenses on all types of
routes, and Harrison has significant TD upside as a rookie. The former Ohio
State standout will be drafted as a higher-end WR2 in many seasonal fantasy
leagues and should be the first player picked in most dynasty league drafts.

2. Malik Nabers, New York Giants: The Giants had a major need for a true
No. 1 WR, and Nabers fits the bill right away. Nabers will be an immediate
downfield threat with real fantasy promise for spike weeks. He has the
potential to see a heavy amount of targets and will be drafted as a
back-end fantasy WR2 at his position in many seasonal leagues, while also
being the second player picked in dynasty drafts.

The arrival of Nabers and possible progress from second-year WR Jalin Hyatt
could position Daniel Jones to re-emerge as a top 10 fantasy QB or for
ex-Seahawk Drew Lock to surprise as a fantasy sleeper.

3. Keon Coleman, WR, Buffalo Bills: Opportunity beckons for Coleman in
Buffalo, where he might quickly become a new top target for Josh Allen
after Stefon Diggs was traded in the offseason. The 6-foot-3, 213-pounder
will make highlight-reel catches and he may be a frequent TD option for
Allen early on. Coleman will be drafted as a seasonal fantasy WR3 by savvy
players who will see that he can ascend to a top spot on the Bills' WR
depth chart in the shorter term. I would not hesitate to take him as a top
4 fantasy WR in dynasty drafts.

4. Caleb Williams, QB, Chicago Bears: He will be instantly surrounded by a
deep crew of playmakers and has much dual threat promise, so Williams does
have fantasy QB1 potential as a rookie. Williams' receiving crew features
top veteran WRs D.J. Moore and Keenan Allen, plus another rookie, Rome
Odunze, who was drafted No. 9 overall. He was the most complete all-around
QB in the 2024 NFL Draft class for fantasy purposes and also has other key
offensive supporting cast members in TE Cole Kmet and RB D'Andre Swift.

5. Jayden Daniels, QB, Washington Commanders: Daniels has the highest
ceiling as a rusher among the rookie QBs, and he could eventually prove to
be the most productive if he can stay healthy. In seasonal formats, the
former LSU star should be drafted as a mid-range fantasy QB2 who may
outperform that range of value.

6. Brock Bowers, TE, Las Vegas Raiders: While the Raiders already had a
notable pass-catching TE type on the roster in Michael Mayer, they could
not pass on Bowers at No. 13 overall. He can make statistical noise as a
very productive pass-catcher early in his pro career and will be drafted as
a back-end TE1 in seasonal formats. Bowers will be taken just outside the
top 5 in many dynasty league drafts, although some players may push him up
the board because TE is always the thinnest position in fantasy football.

7. Ladd McConkey, WR, Chargers: This is another first-year WR who will
enter a situation where he can climb the depth chart quickly. Los Angeles
opened up the top two WR spots for competition during the offseason, and
McConkey might contribute right away as a reliable chain-mover who also
offers versatility on various types of routes and throws. He is a WR4 with
WR3 promise in seasonal fantasy leagues, and McConkey is on the top 5 cusp
as a dynasty prospect.

8. Xavier Worthy, WR, Chiefs: Patrick Mahomes should enjoy working with his
new speed merchant, who is capable of providing some exciting statistical
weeks for fantasy players. Worthy will be taken as a nifty WR4 target in
seasonal leagues, and he could soon emerge as a fun WR3 type.

9. Rome Odunze, WR, Chicago Bears: Projected to be the No. 3 WR for the
Bears as a rookie, Odunze will be drafted in seasonal leagues as a No. 4
WR. In dynasty formats, though, he profiles as a top 3 player at his
position. Odunze is a 6-foot-3, 212-pounder who has fantasy WR1 potential
over the longer term because of his size and speed, plus learning from
Moore and Allen can only boost his outlook.


10. Brian Thomas Jr., WR, Jacksonville Jaguars: Thomas is a big-play type
who models as an ideal complement to Christian Kirk and Evan Engram. The
Jaguars do have a lot of playmakers to contend with on offense right now,
though, so Thomas might be more of a streamer in his first season as a
fantasy option. He does have the potential to be an upside WR2 in dynasty
leagues.

11. Adonai Mitchell, WR, Indianapolis Colts: It is possible that Mitchell
could push to be the No. 2 option for Anthony Richardson early in his pro
career.

12. Ja'Lynn Polk, WR, New England Patriots: There is a clear opportunity
for Polk to be a prime target for New England right away.

13. Xavier Legette, WR, Carolina Panthers: By his second season, Legette
may be the No. 2 WR for an improving Bryce Young.

14. Jonathan Brooks, RB, Carolina Panthers: Brooks is the top fantasy RB
target in dynasty formats, as he might be firmly entrenched as Carolina's
No. 1 RB by next season.

15. J.J. McCarthy, QB, Minnesota Vikings: The new Minnesota QB does have
ample weaponry to work with in his first NFL campaign.

16. Roman Wilson, WR, Pittsburgh Steelers

17. Malachi Corley, WR, New York Jets

18. Blake Corum, RB, Los Angeles Rams

19. Ray Davis, RB, Buffalo Bills

20. Drake Maye, QB, New England Patriots

21. Ricky Pearsall, WR, San Francisco 49ers

22. Troy Franklin, WR, Denver Broncos

23. Javon Baker, WR, New England Patriots

24. Jaylen Wright, RB, Miami Dolphins

Jim Halpin
Dream Sports
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