Monthly Archives: May 2015

2015 NFL Draft – 8th Overall Pick – Falcons Draft Vic Beasley

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The Falcons address their defense with the selection of edge rusher Vic Beasley with the 8th overall pick.

Seemingly fielding a weak defense every year, the Falcons added the best edge rusher available in Beasley. He’ll slot in to linebacker in the Falcons 3-4 scheme with his talent alone being enough to start immediately.

For IDP purposes, much like Fowler, his only value is if you’re in a big play league with an emphasis on sacks. His ceiling is a consistent double-digit sack artist in a division that’s known to sling it around.

2015 NFL Draft – 7th Overall Pick – Bears Draft Kevin White

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The Bears add a weapon in receiver Kevin White from West Virginia with the 7th overall pick.

White, whom many consider the top receiver in the draft, goes to one of the better situations for fantasy purposes. With gunslinger Jay Cutler as his quarterback and Alshon Jeffery taking the heat off, White will have an opportunity to produce immediately even if he’s more raw than fellow first round receiver Amari Cooper.

But he has the makings of a top-flight receiver and could very well be the top player taken off rookie dynasty boards.  He’s fast, he’s strong, he’s the complete package.

2015 NFL Draft – 6th Overall – Jets Draft Leonard Williams

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The Jets take what some consider to be the best player in the draft in Leonard Williams.

Williams can play any position along the line and joins an already talented Jets defense with Sheldon Richardson and Darrelle Revis. The 20-year old is still growing and, depending on what position he ends up, can be a top-flight IDP player in dynasty leagues. If you’re in big play leagues, Williams could be taken in the first round while the other Jets players should also benefit.

2015 NFL Draft – 4th Overall Pick – Raiders Draft Amari Cooper

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After hitting a home run last year with Khalil Mack, the Raiders (seemingly) drafted another stud in receiver Amari Cooper with the 4th overall pick.

Cooper battled Kevin White to be considered the top receiver in this year’s class and ended up winning out. However, he goes to an Oakland team that hasn’t been relevant in some time. He’ll be catching passes from Derek Carr, who had a decent rookie year, but should be heavily covered as the only weapon in that offense.

For dynasty purposes, Cooper may not be drafted as high as White based on the higher floor and situation. I’d be hesitant to draft Cooper now that he’s in Oakland.

2015 NFL Draft – 3rd Overall Pick – Jaguars draft Dante Fowler, Jr.

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Adding to Gus Bradley’s young defense, the Jaguars pick edge rusher Dante Fowler out of Florida with the third overall pick.

Fowler is the top defensive player off the board but should only contribute to dynasty leagues as a sack specialist. He won’t be drafted highly in dynasty rookie drafts unless you have big play scoring. He’ll be a much more effective real-life player than a fantasy player.

2015 NFL Draft – 2nd Overall Pick – Titans draft Marcus Mariota

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After almost dealing away the pick (which they still may), Tennessee drafted Oregon quarterback Marcus Mariota.

If he stays, Mariota doesn’t have a lot to work with. His top receiver is Kendall Wright and has the disappointing Bishop Sankey behind him. The line protecting him isn’t great either. However, some project him to be better than Winston and has the added dimension of his legs. He also has coach Ken Whisenhunt, he of the Philip Rivers reclamation project, to guide him.

For dynasty purposes, he could be drafted ahead of Winston if your dynasty team can afford to let him ride the bench. Most likely won’t be in the first for most drafts but could be a good value in the second.

2015 NFL Draft – 1st Overall Pick – Buccaneers draft Jameis Winston

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After waiting months to make it official, Tampa Bay selects Florida State quarterback Jameis Winston as the first overall pick.

Winston has plenty of talent surrounding him with Mike Evans at receiver and Austin Seferian-Jenkins at tight end. Assuming he avoids a massive face plant, he should over take Mike Glennon immediately and be the week one starter. He has Dirk Koetter calling the plays in Tampa, who just came from working with Matt Ryan in Atlanta, which is a positive for his development. For dynasty purposes, there’s already a ton of quarterback talent but it’s rare you snag one that could be a QB2 his rookie year. He should only improve from there as he’s widely considered the best ‘pure’ quarterback in the draft. There’s a ton of talent to pick in your rookie dynasty drafts but Winson should be in the first round.

It should also help the dynasty prospects of Evans, solidifying him as a WR1, and giving Seferian-Jenkins a great opportunity to be a TE1.