For how long have we been on the lookout for this? The NFL 2017 draft is here with us and those keen on the matter can start analyzing the annual rookie drafts. Who are some of the players with good value, not just in 2017 but also for years to come?
Big stage hosts Rookie darlings
The 2014 rookie class has contributed some form of influence but the youngsters have also fired us up. That is sensible considering these guys have not appeared to us before.
Beginning on Sunday, Sterling Shepard was favored in a good offense and Tajae Sharpe quickly ascended the Titans’ depth chart. At the same time, Michael Thomas was busy impressing his coach while he wowed us with single-hand catches, reports Fantasy Labs.
By judging them on the basis of history, we may arrive at the conclusion that all these rookies will end up failing from the perspective of fantasy. However, what makes us anxious is the need to see this class in real action.
The current rookie rankings
Ezekiel Elliott RB DAL
Laquon Treadwell WR MIN
Corey Coleman WR CLE
Josh Doctson WR WAS
Derrick Henry RB TEN
Sterling Shepard WR NYG
Kenneth Dixon RB BAL
Michael Thomas WR NO
Will Fuller WR HOU
Paul Perkins RB NYG
C.J. Prosise RB SEA
Jordan Howard RB CHI
Devontae Booker RB DEN
Kenyan Drake RB MIA
Leonte Carroo WR MIA
Tyler Boyd WR CIN
Hunter Henry TE SD
Jared Goff QB LA
Alex Collins RB SEA
DeAndre Washington RB OAK
Wendell Smallwood RB PHI
Carson Wentz QB PHI
Tajae Sharpe WR TEN
Jonathan Williams RB BUF
Braxton Miller WR HOU
Rashard Higgins WR CLE
Pharoh Cooper WR LA
Malcolm Mitchell WR NE
Tyler Ervin RB HOU
Tyler Higbee TE LA
Austin Hooper TE ATL
Paxton Lynch QB DEN
Dak Prescott QB DAL
Keith Marshall RB WAS
Michael Thomas WR LA
Demarcus Robinson WR KC
Dak Prescott
There are numerous fun players to keep tabs on but Dak Prescott stood out as a phenomenal one. The Cowboys may have hoped that the storyline halted immediately the preseason came to an end but the injury Tony Romo suffered meant the storyline would go on for one more half season. The big question is whether the question will turn around and be pleasing or it will go on to be disappointing.
Of course a lot is still taking place within the fantasy world, far bigger than Prescott’s career. Will Dez Bryant maintain his elite position as a receiver? Will the Cowboys get run-heavy and convert Ezekiel Elliot to becoming number one overall RB. Can the passing game have sufficient volume for a second option? Answers to all these questions may not be available within week one but our first glimpse will be visible in the Dallas Cowboys against Dak Prescott offense.
No one would imagine that Mike Mularkey would be the source of an exciting new offensive term within the offseason. But it has happened. The Titans had a big success in the preseason.