The hype headed into last season was really high for Skal Labissiere as he was placed in the top-5 of most NBA mock drafts this time last year, but he underwhelmed statistically averaging just over six points and three rebounds on the season at Kentucky. Although he is not as popular as Elliot, wide receiver Tyler Boyd has found himself in a perfect situation in Cincinnati where the Bengals will look to use his vast skill set and hands of glue to their advantage. Hooper landed in a good spot with the Falcons because they lack weapons in the passing game after Julio Jones. Valentine shot 35% from the field and 25.5% from deep in seven summer league games, so definitely hoping he can find his shooting stroke when he is playing alongside top-talent. 2015 college stats: 4,719 passing yards, 43 touchdowns and 13 interceptions. "Like I'm a pest around the ball." Clark relishes the role of being counted out and unnoticed. Robinson could challenge Chris Conley and Albert Wilson for playing time right away. Which players have the most value, not just for 2016, but for the forseeable future. 2015 college stats: 74 catches for 1,363 yards and 20 touchdowns. 2 overall. Twitter: @GridironSchol91 or e-mail: Audibles@aol.com. 1 overall choice when it comes to keeper and dynasty rookie rankings. All Articles. December 14, 2022 - by Bryce Williams 11.4K. I plan to update these rankings again around early September. The good news is he has a skill set that typically ages well, as Allen isn't . SVG could mold this guy into a real baller in time. 31 out of 125. Jakob is just a really safe pick, hes very talented in the post on both ends, with great size, although hes not overly athletic. 60.7%. The good news for Skal was that there is apparently some under the table agreement with the Kings front-office and Kentucky that they will draft all the big men from UK. And he should make plenty of plays in 2016. Doc Rivers should be just the guy to help him realize he doesnt need to be a jump happy big at this level, especially when you have a monster like DeAndre Jordan with your backside help. You might need some patience with Williams since he will play behind LeSean McCoy and Karlos Williams, but once McCoy (28) is gone from Buffalo he could get an extended look. 2016-17 Dynasty Rookie Rankings: The Top 10: LeBron James is still one of the worst outside the paint shooters in the league and I think its fair to say that hes had reasonable success in fantasy. This isnt a spot to get cute or make a stance that you think another rookie could be better in the long run, even if it is entirely possible. And as we've said about the Rams, there's a lack of talent on offense, so he could soak up targets as a rookie. Still, the upside is real and I love taking a gamble on him after the top handful of guys are gone. Use this ADP data for free in your website or application with our REST API. Hes just 19-years-old standing at 71 tall and 265lbs, if they continue to beef this youngin up, he could be a real force. Toronto drafting him was great from their perspective, knowing that Bismack Biyombo was certainly gone via free agency for big money and in need of a solid backup big. 3. Augustin was playing 23 minutes per game for the Nugs, and I could see Jamal at least getting those minutes early on, with a sure shot at earning more. For detailed player profiles of each notable fantasy . Louis is a project, but the Browns now have plenty of depth at receiver to see what develops down the road. He's the total package at 6'0 and north of 200 pounds with 4.4 . The 8.3 yards per carry average on 64 rushes shows this sticky-handed wideout has versatility written all over him. If the passing game opens up in Tennessee this year than Sharpe could be a surprise. Slap Shot Podcast Episode 43: Jack Eichel Traded to Las Vegas, Slap Shot Podcast Episode 42: Chicago Blackhawks Scandal With Kyle Beach, Slap Shot Podcast Episode 41:Broken Start, Slap Shot Podcast Episode 40: Predicting Each Division. Hes buried on the depth chart for now, but has some really good vets around him to lead him if hell listen. Not going to be a big scorer, but boards and blocks could be his path to fantasy relevance. He struggled this summer finding his groove though, connecting on just 4-of-16 from beyond the arc, but he started looking more comfortable in the last two games where he shot 13-of-25 from the field and 4-of-10 from trey-ville. 2015 college stats: 56 catches for 781 yards and nine touchdowns. The athleticism of Johnson is what is going to make him a viable NBA option, even if its a first big off the bench type long-term. He should catch a lot of passes, even as a rookie, but making a lot of plays down the field will be tough because of Teddy Bridgewater. Hes got 10+ pts 8+ rebs 1+ blk upside with valuable playing time, but that us where theres an issue. More info Note: This data is archived from 2016. 6-keys: media/fantasynews/nfl/reg/free/stories, at 1. He was a career backup at Alabama, but he could be an asset in PPR leagues based on his ability to catch the ball. Aug 19, 2016 Dynasty Drafts for Your Fantasy Football Team, 2016 Dynasty Rookie Draft (+IDP) Rankings (16.0) Posted at CFM. Henry has the most upside, starting in 2017. In the right place I fully believe Dunn could have had a rookie season similar to the rookie campaign of Tyreke Evans when he put up a line of 20+ points, 5+ rebounds, 5+ assists and 1.5 steals, but Kris would have hit more threes. He has the qualities that could eventually make him a top-60ish type fantasy player, but thats likely a couple years off. Thon was an attractive 79% from the foul line on 24 attempts which is always a plus with a big man. Philly has said hell spend time in the D-League this year, but with just the underwhelming Gerald Henderson and meh to this point Nik Stauskas ahead of him on the depth chart, I could definitely see Luwawu getting more run towards the later half of the upcoming season season. Higgins was the fifth receiver drafted in Cleveland in Round 5 from Colorado State, and he could be the biggest surprise of the class based on what he did in college. The Rams need to find weapons to help Goff succeed, but once that happens he could emerge as a viable Fantasy quarterback. 32 NFL teams, 32 looming free agent decisions: Which players will return to their team? 611 tall, 72 wingspan and 240lb 19-year-old body with a lot of room to grow in the weight/muscle department is a lot to be excited about. Projections Recaps Rewind Handicapping Draft Guide Stash New! So, while I may like a players talent/upside more overall, where they got drafted will definitely be reflected, as well as their age (age shown will be their age as of the start of the upcoming season). Wide Receivers. The things he needs to work on aside from adding muscle to his frame, are working on the defensive side of the ball as a shot blocker and rebounder. Top 80 rookies for dynasty leagues. If Perkins shows well as a rookie he could be the Giants starter for the next several years. section: | slug: 2016-fantasy-football-draft-prep-dynasty-rookie-rankings | sport: football | route: article_single_fantasy | That all said, hes got a good shot at starting from day one, so he will get early playing time, which many other rookies wont see, and thats the only reason that I have Buddy this high. 2015 college stats: 3,793 passing yards, 29 touchdowns and five interceptions; 588 rushing yards and 10 touchdowns. Baldwin has great size for an NBA point guard and as DraftExpress points out, hemade 40.6% of his 199 three-point attempts during his two collegiate seasons at Vanderbilt. >> If you're new to Underdog Fantasy, sign up with promo code "33rd" for a 100% deposit match up to $100. 2015 college stats: 289 carries for 1,821 yards and 23 touchdowns; 27 catches for 206 yards. He's a sleeper in all rookie-only formats. 2015 college stats: 46 catches for 716 yards and three touchdowns. AP Defensive Rookie of the Year: Joey Bosa. 3 Fantasy receiver. The rookie shot 41% from beyond the arc last season and has a really pretty form on his jumper, and he also incorporates a nasty step-back in his arsenal. On one hand, Evan Turner leaving Boston was a plus for Brown, but when Al Horford signed it was a bigger blow. In Israel Dragan was defending small forwards on a fairly common basis and due to his excellent (for his size) lateral quickness and length, he did a quality job. Henry has the ideal frame of a young NBA big man at 610 and a 91 standing reach, and for being that big, this kid has some handles on him and create his own shot with really impressive instincts. Jackson won't see the field in 2016 behind Elliott, Darren McFadden and Alfred Morris, but he could emerge as the handcuff to Elliott in 2017. Plenty of long-term potential here for dynasty owners who are okay not getting immediate production. NFL and the NFL shield design are registered trademarks of the National Football League.The team names, logos and uniform designs are registered trademarks of the teams indicated. 2015 college stats: 395 carries for 2,219 yards and 28 touchdowns; 11 catches for 91 yards. Below, you will find my fantasy football rankings for the top 80 rookies. 2015 college stats: 34 catches for 438 yards and six touchdowns. If your dynasty team is in a full-on rebuild mode, than you likely would be more willing to take a shot on a potential higher ceiling, yet more risky player who could possibly become a franchise player (like last year taking a guy like Porzingis over a safer but lower ceiling Jahlil Okafor). Really raw, but really high-motor and determined to improve each day. Its not an easy rotation to crack in Milwaukee, but Brogdon is a really pure play overall, so he could eventually earn some PT. The replacement for Ladarius Green this season and the eventual replacement for Antonio Gates as soon as 2017. [] that could bust your fantasy team for both standard, and dynasty leagues for the 2016 season. I read up on Luwawu a year ago as I was doing my quarterly international players check-in, and Luwawu seemed like just another high-motored euro who couldnt shoot his way into the NBA. It got to the point that people on Twitterwere actually complaining because he was looking to pass before shooting, but I thought he was just sharing the spotlight while also showing his new team that despite being a number one pick, he was very selfless. Diallo wasdrafted by a team where he gets that chance to develop his game and put on weight, and he could see playing time by 2017-18 if he continues to evolve his inexperienced game. How Deyonta Davis fell all the way to round two I will never know. Just like my first time with your mother. He'll do a lot of handing off as a rookie with Todd Gurley in the backfield. This strategy often involves shipping away early start-up picks for future picks and/or more picks in the middle . The reward could be great based on his athleticism, but we might not see Louis make an impact any time soon. Valentine finished the 2015-16 season ninth in the NCAA in win shares, took home the AP Player of the Year award also. While I prefer a guy like Poeltl if all things are equal, this is the NBA and things arent at all equal when it comes to player situations. The upside is that the Nets suck, so they dont have any reason to rush him back, and when he does get healthy, hed have a shot at fighting for playing time as long as his foot holds up. 2015 college stats: 75 catches for 1,062 yards and eight touchdowns. He got a favorable landing spot with the Bengals, who have to replace Marvin Jones and Mohamed Sanu as free agents. 2015 college stats: 238 carries for 1,519 yards and nine touchdowns; 26 catches for 160 yards. Give your best Daenerys Targaryen speech and then take flight on the Dragan (Bender). You probably won't want to draft from this. He has been for the last two seasons, and nothing has changed. 2015 college stats: 3,776 passing yards, 28 touchdowns and four interceptions; 239 rushing yards and two touchdowns. There are a lot of mouths to feed in New Orleans with Brandin Cooks, Willie Snead and Coby Fleener, but Thomas could be a good replacement for Marques Colston. Superflex / .5 PPR Values updated 11 minutes ago Hover over players for more info. He is an undrafted free agent, but he signed with the right team since Frank Gore is 33 and doesn't have anyone of significance on the depth chart behind him. Note: This data is archived from 2016. 2 overall selection? A look at the top 25 rankings for 2023 fantasy baseball dynasty leagues including Julio Rodriquez and Mookie Betts. Aaron Rodgers leads list of players on the fantasy football hot seat for 2023, Fantasy football season recap, key stats and look ahead to 2023, Fantasy football 2023 offensive depth charts, Fantasy football 2023 defensive depth charts, Fantasy football, NFL analyst for ESPN.com, Member of Pro Football Writers of America, Founding director of Pro Football Focus Fantasy, 2013 FSTA award winner for most accurate preseason rankings. With DeMarco Murray being one year removed from being a big ol bust, the odds of Murray losing the starting role to this talented rookie are not low. Below are my latest rookie rankings for dynasty leagues. The average value of their draft position is taken over a range of many drafts. Well, today we are going to be looking at the 2016 NBA rookie class, and I will be ranking them as to how I would draft them if my dynasty rookie draft was this week. Sharpe could emerge as a quality receiver for the Titans as a rookie, and he could eventually become a starter. He's fast and once shared the Georgia backfield with Gurley, but he's still getting over a torn ACL in 2013. 2 receiver opposite Jeremy Maclin. The average draft position (ADP) included is from Draft Champions leagues from January 19 to February 19 at the NFBC, which you can find here.These leagues draft 50 players and that's all they get for the year no pickups or drops. In the Vegas summer league he held his own, finishing second in rebounding average while boasting a 14.2 points, 9.6 rebounds, 1.0 blocks, 0.8 steals and 1.2 treys despite having some shooting woes (38% from the field and 31% from deep) over the five games. Being mentored by a guy like Jae Crowder should be good for Brown, Crowder wasnt a fantasy factor as soon as he hit the league either. He is well-rounded, he can shoot the rock inside and out, passes well and his length helps him be a quality defender. The next season, in only 98 games, he hit 11 homers and stole 46 bases. 2016 Fantasy Football - Rookie Dynasty Rankings. I think its the biggest challenge because every move you make could potentially make or break the future of your franchise. Malik landed in a dreaded situation in Denver though. Theres a real chance that Zubac could start getting relevant minutes right away if he continues to play like he did in summer league. Follow @walterfootball for updates. (OK, as much as Id love to write that much about every rookie, Im at 3600+ words through ten, so things will be a bit more brief from here forward.). Zack began playing fantasy basketball in the 10th grade (1999) from any class that had a computer with internet access. I hope you hoarded all your dynasty rookie picks like a dragon does his treasure. This past season was the first time Allen didn't play in at least 14 games since tearing his ACL in the first game of 2016. . The one upside to his depth chart situation is that Danilo Gallinari (missed 20+ games four of the last five seasons) and Wilson Chandler (missed all of last season due to hip surgery) are two of the guys in his way, so he could move up if they miss time. In a rebuild, dont have a top-5 pick in your dynasty rookie draft and want to take the guy with the highest ceiling? You probably won't want to draft from this. 2015 college stats: 62 catches for 1,258 yards and 14 touchdowns. 2019 Copyright , All Rights Reserved, TheFantasyFix.com. Prince is a projected 3 and D type in the league, has great size, length and should do well learning the ropes behind the likes of vet wings, Kyle Korver, Kent Bazemore and Thabo Sefolosha this season. Things looked good for him in Chicago until Dwyane Wade decided to come to town on a 3-year deal, now Denzel finds himself as a backup behind two wings (Wade and Jimmy Butler) who will play a lot each night. Shepard benefits playing opposite Odell Beckham, and he should play Randall Cobb's role for Ben McAdoo, who was a former Green Bay assistant. He fared well this summer grabbing 7+ boards and swatting 2+ shots per in five games, but those wont come so easy against premier competition. It could take time for Carroo to thrive. Ok, well maybe sorta like a Pokmon) into an exciting player. We hope he starts over Sam Bradford to find out if the Eagles made the right move to trade up for him at No. I had hopes of Wade Baldwin being drafted by a team that didnt have a locked in quality point man, but instead he went to Memphis who has the highest paid player in the NBA as of typing this (wait til next year), Mike Conley ahead of him. He could be the Texans version of Dexter McCluster or maybe even Dion Lewis. How will dynasty owners look back on the NFL Draft Class of 2016? Drake could play a prominent role as a rookie with Jay Ajayi as his only competition for touches. You probably won't want to draft from this. Home About Us FAQ. 50.6%. Which players have the most value, not just for 2016, but for the forseeable future. Marquese can finish in the paint and also has a really nice looking jumper, so hes a dual-threat offensively, and defenders better put a body on him when going for a rebound or hell go up and over them for a put-back jam. 2 running back for the Broncos as a rookie, but he has to prove himself right away since he's 24. Rushing Leader: Ezekiel Elliott, 1631 Yds. With Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jabari Parker, Kris Middleton and now Maker, the Bucks could be an absolute force if they all continue to grow stronger. This draft did include free agents, so they aren't all rookies, but there weren't many good free agents out there, so the majority are rookie picks. 2015 college stats: 86 catches for 1,288 yards and 11 touchdowns. But the goal is to look long term, and I like Doctson the best of that trio just based on talent. Again, there's not a lot of talented bodies to leap over on the depth chart, and he was a solid player for Southern Miss. 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012. With Horford finally giving the Celtics a dominant big man they can rely on nightly, its going to mean less minutes for Jae Crowder at the four and more at the three which is where Brown will be trying to earn minutes himself, and hes nowhere near as good as Crowder at this point. Ezekiel Elliott is the No. He could be a No. Hes a year or two from even scratching the surface of playing time in San Antonio, which is never guaranteed to come around, but hes a really good tweener guard in general. 5:56 pm ET, Quentin Johnston: Rookie scouting profile. 3 Fantasy receiver as early as 2016. Crowder didnt even show many flashes of his potential until his third season and didnt truly breakout until year four. Justin Bales' 2016 fantasy football rookie rankings and tiers for NFL wide receivers (WR). 2022 Dynasty Rookie Rankings. 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