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.
A bit of a surprise as the Redskins draft tackle/guard Brandon Scherff fifth overall.
While Scherff himself won’t have fantasy implications, his addition firms up an offensive line that was already ranked 12th in the league according to Pro Football Focus. It’s great news for Alfred Morris’ dynasty value and whoever the Redskins settle on at quarterback.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Complete updated dynasty wide receiver rankings can be found here.
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Complete updated dynasty quarterback rankings found here.
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Complete updated dynasty tight end rankings can be found here.
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Complete updated dynasty quarterback rankings can be found here.
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