This essentially leaves 30-plus-year-olds Markus Golden and Devon Kennard as the most established edges on the team. Pro Football Network strives to passionately deliver purposeful, captivating, and exceptional football content. Kayvon Thibodeaux, DL | Giants Cook figures to contribute to the Chiefs in a similar way that Daniel Sorensen has the past few years, which can allow for some IDP value in medium-to-small doses. That could be the same role the team has in mind for Cook, who was drafted in the second round. Mar 4, 2023. Charlie Kolar, TE, Ravens86. Not to say that Mafe cant emerge as the group's best edge rusher but the path to do so would require a great rookie season from a position that typically takes a bit longer to develop in the NFL. Brian Asamoah, LB, Vikings68. As it was decreed, I'm making regular updates to my dynasty rankings, which include quarterbacks, running backs, wide receivers, tight ends . Hamilton should play snaps all over the defense, including the highly-coveted box snaps, which fantasy managers love for IDP safeties. While Nick Bolton made out fine last year with his 112 tackles, he did so on just 56% of the Chiefs' total defensive snaps, meaning he was an unsustainably efficient tackler, which shouldn't be relied on for another season, let alone week to week. Barring an injury, it's hard to see Muma getting many snaps as a rookie. But he'll start right away and isn't afraid to get his helmet dirty, so he's the top-ranked rookie corner on my board. Walkers grades and tape explain his lack of production this past year, as he posted just a 64.5 pass-rush grade and a 10.1% win rate both of which rank outside of the top-200 FBS edge defenders. Sanders is the only edge defender in this class who posted three straight seasons with an 80-plus pass-rush grade and if he can put on some bulk, he is in an excellent position to contribute to a thin group of edge rushers in Arizona. Brisker is the kind of player that can manage and understand various coverages, line up against TEs and make big plays. Davis has not been a pass-rush threat thus far in his football career, fitting the mold of an early-down run stopper albeit a very good one. That injury puts much of Ojabo's 2022 season in doubt, but assuming he returns to form once healthy, he's a first-round talent with excellent athleticism. Even though Lloyd wasnt the first linebacker selected in the 2022 NFL Draft, he should play every down in Jacksonville and produce the kind of numbers that will make him highly coveted in IDP leagues, regardless of format. Troy Andersen, LB | Falcons What he does have is 4.47-second speed and impressive athleticism. Alec Pierce, WR, Colts25. It's a chance for every team to add talent for 2022, and if your fantasy team needs some pop on defense there's no shortage of potential impact players available. I love him for his long-term and immediate value. 3. First, these rankings are for a fairly standard IDP setupone that doesn't specifically require the likes of defensive tackles or cornerbacks and has scoring that is slanted toward tackles. Dean has some competition to beat out, but if he isnt starting in 2022, he should be in 2023 and is too talented to pass up despite the draft day fall. DeMarvin Leal, DE, Steelers44. After being the only off-ball linebacker taken in the second round, Andersen comes into a situation great situation for playing time, but hell need some work to get there. 8. The 49ers spent a second-round pick on Jackson, who could be in a sneaky good spot for an eventual starting role across from Nick Bosa. I expect him to have a decent rookie season, but hell eventually become the leader of the Minnesota defensive backfield. Chigoziem Okonkwo, TE, Titans85. Kerby Joseph, S, DET: Joseph was a third-round pick of the Lions after a standout career at the University of Illinois in which he was named first-team All-Big Ten. This service is intended for adult audiences. Nakobe Dean, LB, Georgia. Jaquan Brisker, S, Bears58. He played for Alabama and is pro-ready, which is great for the Houston Texans. 11. Alabama linebackers have been known to make a dent in IDP leagues, and Harris has the talent to be the next such impact player. But he's a highly disruptive 305-pounder who should be a big part of Green Bay's defensive plans from the get go. Questions about his consistency caused the 6'4", 254-pounder to fall a few spots, but if Thibodeaux puts it together and comes anywhere close to his ceiling, he has high-end DL1 potential. This essentially leaves 30-plus-year-olds. Hamilton should play snaps all over the defense, including the highly-coveted box snaps, which fantasy managers love for IDP safeties. Nick Cross, DB | Colts Fantasy managers may just have to wait for him to get a starting spot in Houston in the slot with Desmond King slated to get the nod for 2022. Christian Watson, WR, Packers23. That being said, the Cowboys need someone to emerge across from Demarcus Lawrence and considering what weve seen from Dante Fowler Jr. over the past couple years, its not out of the realm of possibilities that Williams is a significant contributor as a rookie before developing into a future starter for the Cowboys. While he could be a backup in 2022, he has immense upside and could start in 2023. 10. This, apparently, had to do with medical issues because it certainly couldnt be due to a lack of talent. Brisker should slide right in next to Jackson as Matt Eberflus next relevant IDP safety, similarly to. Do Not Sell My Personal Information. His size and speed make him a potential stat god. Channing Tindall, ILB, MIA: Tindall doesn't have the notoriety of former Georgia teammates Quay Walker and Nakobe Dean. He could also be the starter at a key IDP position in 2023. Now that the draft has come and gone, fantasy draft season will soon start ramping up and the first order of business in dynasty leagues is the rookie draft. Seattle typically deployed its top edge defender on around 70% of the team's defensive snaps per week, which isnt bad but not ideal. Jaguars' new defensive coordinator Mike Caldwell previously the Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker coach who essentially played two linebackers (Lavonte David and Devin White) on every down, can now feel comfortable in doing so again. He posted 148 tackles in 2021 at Wyoming while missing just 8.1% of his attempts, but because he's likely the odd man out in a typical two-linebacker system, it may be a while before Muma can put up IDP relevant production. Drake London, WR, Falcons3. He also proved his worth as a run defender, posting 23 defensive stops against the run (tied for sixth among Big 10 edge defenders) and a 72.8 career run defense grade since 2019. 1. As the best pick from the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft, Hamilton is arguably a top-five talent in this draft class. Breece Hall, RB, Jets. 7. To help you prepare for your dynasty rookie and startup drafts, Scott Bogman is putting together a dynasty rookie outlook for each and every fantasy-relevant 2023 NFL Draft prospect . James Cook, RB, Bills21. RotoHeat's 1QB PPR 2023 Dynasty Rookie Rankings are here for all of your upcoming drafts leading up to the NFL season. The NFL Draft has officially come and gone, and as promised, I put together a few of the brightest dynasty minds I know to help me complete a seven-round rookie mock draft. has the past few years, which can allow for some IDP value in medium-to-small doses. Karlaftis earned a 90.6 pass-rush grade and 23.6% win-rate to go along with 54 total pressures and five sacks in 2021 at Purdue. 6. 29. In a similar vein to Andersen landing with the Falcons, Smith also figures to be more of an athletic project in an off-ball linebacker room that's fairly thin on talent outside of. Unlock all tools and content including Player Grades, Fantasy, NFL Draft, Premium Stats, Greenline and DFS. May 3, 2022. He'll be the Jets' primary back, and he'll play on all three downs because of his ability to catch passes. He's the No. Nakobe Dean, ILB, PHI: Dean's slide into the third round due to medical concerns was almost as surprising as the Philadelphia Eagles spending actual draft capital on an off-ball linebacker. Still, the 6'0", 226-pounder is undersized and will likely have to wait his turn for a chance at playing time behind Eric Kendricks and Jordan Hicks in the Twin Cities. One of the leagues worst defenses in 2021 gets much better (on paper at least) by adding a talented pass-rusher who is also one of the better run defenders at his position in this class. I'll also exclude cornerbacks from these rankings. 8. He wasnt the first linebacker taken in the draft, but hes probably the best. Channing Tindall, LB | Dolphins 6. McFadden earned back-to-back 90-plus pass-rush grades his last two seasons at Indiana as well as a 74.8 overall grade in 2021. He can step up against the run, but hell also have value in the defensive backfield. Kayvon Thibodeaux was taken fifth overall by the New York Giants. These rankings are based on 1QB 1/2 PPR scoring and the IDP123 scoring setting with 7+ IDP starters and using Sleeper's positional designations. There's risk here, especially in 2022. 9. Ahmad Gardner, CB, NYJ: "Sauce" wasn't the first cornerback drafted in 2022that honor went to LSU's Derek Stingley Jr. 5. #FFIDP New Ravens Safety, Kyle Hamilton's numbers since 2019, per @PFF: ??? It seemed like he spent the entire 2021 college season as the consensus first overall pick. Landing spots typically play a big part in how our IDPs will perform for fantasy football purposes, but dynasty leagues also depend on the cream rising to the top over time, as well. Given his size, opportunity, and sneaky good rushing skills, Lloyd is easily my top dynasty rookie in IDP leagues. After losing Oluokun in free agency the Falcons have a hole in the middle of their defense that could offer quite a few tackle opportunities. The Ravens could look to trade last years starter, Chuck Clark, with Hamilton now locked into that role for the foreseeable future. The injury is certainly a concern for his immediate impact, but Deans abilities are truly tantalizing from a fantasy perspective. Going in the third round was not ideal, nor is the injury news, but his long-term value cant be understated. 1 fantasy rookie this year. window.PLAYERCARDS_CONFIG={affiliateCode:"fpros_cards"}; Copyright 2010- FantasyPros.com Ebiketie has an easier path to consistent playing time than Mafe, but Mafe has the bigger ceiling if he is a Day 1 starter and does not fall into a frustrating rotation.