2020 Rookie Prospect thread

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NFL Draft Prep: How Successful are First Round Picks?

 

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Since it was usage- amount of touches- not necessarily production:

'18 Barkley averaged 22 touches a game
'17 Kamara 12.5
'17 Hunt 20.3
'16 Zeke 22.5

Possible yes, but pretty exceptional seasons, and even they didn't average 23 per game

Zeke averaged 23.6(354/15) and Fournette had 23.4(304/13) not really the point though if he's averaging a fumble every 2.2 games or 2.5 games he's going to lose his job in todays NFL

 

[SmokingMonkey]

Zeke averaged 23.6(354/15) and Fournette had 23.4(304/13) not really the point though if he's averaging a fumble every 2.2 games or 2.5 games he's going to lose his job in todays NFL

I'll gladly put him in that range if he's a top 5-10 pick tonight like those guys were, just don't see it.

 

[ehb5]

I'll gladly put him in that range if he's a top 5-10 pick tonight like those guys were, just don't see it.

Funny thing is he might be as good of a prospect as those guys. I think the NFL might be slowly catching onto the whole RBs thing.

 

[TREFF]

Funny thing is he might be as good of a prospect as those guys. I think the NFL might be slowly catching onto the whole RBs thing.

Its only funny to me becuase it was you who said it.

 

[eaglesnut]

Lamb the #2 in Dallas
Jeudy #2 in Denver
Reagor #1 in Philly? How much do you trust desean?
Aiyuk #2 in San Francisco
Jefferson #2 in Minnesota
Ruggs #1 in Las Vegas

From a fantasy perspective I think Sutton's stock gets the most bump from last night with Jeudy there freeing things up.

Aiyuk is a threat to Deebo's #1 spot in SF. A coveted fantasy role, Shanahan's #1.

Wentz stock has to be helped by Reagor. Sanders too.

 

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[HaroldSeattle]

@Stomp I watch these two for entertainment. Both like to go with with “bold” takes. The first one has been over the top for anyone on the Chief for a while. Fun to watch in small doses though.

 

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@Stomp I watch these two for entertainment. Both like to go with with “bold” takes. The first one has been over the top for anyone on the Chief for a while. Fun to watch in small doses though.

I watch the first guy a bit more than the 2nd the counselor tends to get on my nerves a bit, but i was looking for knee jerk reactions to the first 3 rounds

 

[Barilko]

NFL Draft Prep: How Successful are First Round Picks?

Houston made a beauty oh.....

 

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If anyone is looking for a mock

Sleeper

NM they started it

 

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Sleeper

need 3 more

 

[FaCe-LeE-uS]

Throwing out my post-draft rookie rankings...

RUNNING BACKS

1. Clyde Edwards-Helaire... What a fit for Reid's offense. This kid should make an instant impact to their offense. He's an elite athlete, and a better runner & catcher than Damian Williams. CEH should be the uncontested starter. He would have been near the top of my list regardless of where he landed, but the Chiefs' elite offense surrounding him only further boosts his value.
2. Jonathan Taylor... My favorite RB of the draft. He & Marlon Mack will undoubtedly form a committee of some sort. Training camp will tell us everything we need to know. Behind this O-line, anyone toting the ball is worthy of FF starter consideration. If Mack falters, Taylor has OROY potential.
3. D'Andre Swift... Arguably the best RB of the draft. Kerryon Johnson obviously clouds the water here. If both are healthy then we have a time share to consider. Sad landing place for Swift. But for dynasty purposes, I think Swift should easily take the starting role at some point down the road.
4. JK Dobbins... Good place to land for any rookie RB. He'll obviously have to sit behind Ingram for a year, but could gain some spot starts in relief of injuries. Good prospect, but this has more to do with the system than the runner.
5. Cam Akers... Going to be looked at as a potential starter in camp. But Akers is "just a guy" IMO. He's just good at pretty much everything, and great at nothing. Nothing I've seen from his film sets him apart from any of the other rookies drafted.

Sleeper: Josh Kelley, Chargers. Justin Jackson got a ton of hype last offseason, and showed good potential (7.89ypc), but couldn't stay healthy. Kelley has great potential to make an impact THIS YEAR.

WIDE RECEIVERS

1. Justin Jefferson... Safest pick IMO. Solid QB (even if often erratic, but instantly replaces the departed Diggs), good supporting cast, and a good offensive system.
2. CeeDee Lamb... A lot of mouths to feed in DAL, but I think Lamb will gain steam fast. He's too dynamic to be overshadowed IMO. Cooper & Gallup have their inconsistencies. Might take some time for Lamb to flourish, but he'll be worth the wait.
3. Brandon Aiyuk... With Sanders & Goodwin gone, Aiyuk will eat up all those targets. Him & Deebo Samuels will be a great up-&-comer combo to watch out for.
4. Denzel Mims... Can't believe he lasted until late 2nd Rd. He has a lot of potential to be hindered by his QB, so take this rank with a grain of salt. I still love everything that Mims brings to the table as a receiver though. Great upside if he can develop trust with Darnold.
5. Jerry Jeudy... Broncos offense looks potent. Jeudy adds a speed element that shouldn't be overlooked. If Lock chokes however, this ranking drops out of the sky.
6. Henry Ruggs... Interestingly revamped WR corps in LV. Rookies Edwards & Bowden will undoubtedly compete for snaps at some point, but Ruggs will be the guy they lean on early. Not a fan of Derek Carr, but there's at least a solid amount of potential for Ruggs. Even with Tyrell Williams, Nelson Agholor & Darren Waller taking up targets.
7. Tee Higgins... AJ Green clone landing in the perfect place to learn from his clone. AJ Green is on the doorstep of leaving Cincy so Higgins will be the guy that steps in to fill those shoes. One of the better "high point" receivers in this class. Very technical at the top of the route, which should earn immediate trust from Burrow.
8. Jalen Reagor... Boom or bust, but should be a lot of boom. Kid is electric with the ball in his hands. Good system fit. Should learn a lot from Alshon & DeSean.
9. Laviska Shenault... Incredible potential but alarmingly risky given his injury history. If he can stay healthy, oh my. He & Chark could be terrifying. What scares me more than his injury history, is the Jags look set to tank 2020. Probably going to be a roller-coaster ride for both him & Chark this season.
10. Michael Pittman... Murky waters here. He should be a day 1 starter with Hilton & Pascal (no particular order). But if Parris Campbell is healthy then things could get interesting. With Philip Rivers in the fold it & that O-line he should be a safer pick. But its just too early to predict how Pittman fits into this system right now.

Sleeper: Chase Claypool, Steelers. I'm sure you'll roll your eyes here, but c'mon man! Big Ben is back baby! Everyone around Ben regains fantasy value. Claypool is admittedly a combine hero that didn't display such traits on the field, but the potential is still there. He could be a RZ hero his rookie season.

 

[RobBase]

Is he the top rookie in Dynasty keepers? I have the no.1 pick and you know I want to take Swift.

 

[HaroldSeattle]

Is he the top rookie in Dynasty keepers? I have the no.1 pick and you know I want to take Swift.

Most leagues he is. I am in one today where he was the 1.02, Taylor went 1.01

 

[SmokingMonkey]

Is he the top rookie in Dynasty keepers? I have the no.1 pick and you know I want to take Swift.

trade down 2 spots, get an extra 2nd and take swift there

don't change your board, change how you get the guy you want.
or just be happy getting the guy you want and take him - NO ONE knows what these guys will actually do at the pro level. I'd prob lean CEH or Taylor, but I had Taylor over Swift pre-draft

 

[RobBase]

Most leagues he is. I am in one today where he was the 1.02, Taylor went 1.01

I really need a stud w Gurley falling off the radar. I’ve got Zeke but I also have Kerryon. That’s two suspect backs. Do I replace Kerryon w Swift or just take the KC kid? I like Taylor too but he fumbles too much for me to consider him over the other two.

 

[RobBase]

trade down 2 spots, get an extra 2nd and take swift there.

That would be perfect if I can find a trade partner in the top 3.

 

[TREFF]

trade down 2 spots, get an extra 2nd and take swift there

don't change your board, change how you get the guy you want.
or just be happy getting the guy you want and take him - NO ONE knows what these guys will actually do at the pro level. I'd prob lean CEH or Taylor, but I had Taylor over Swift pre-draft

I know a guy who did just that very thing this morning...