Bloom Rookie 100

  Updated 3/28/08 by Sigmund Bloom

The Rookie 100 ranks players based on their possible values in deep dynasty leagues that have PPR (point per reception) and full IDP lineups. Be sure to adjust for your league's scoring and lineups and the makeup of your particular roster before using the 100 as a rookie draft cheatsheet.

(Non-PPR Rank for the top 50 in Parenthesis)

1 (1) - Darren McFadden - RB - Arkansas

McFadden is by far the most explosive offensive skill player in this draft. He can and will bust long TD runs at least a few times a year. Unlike Stewart, McFadden does have a trump card - a sick initial burst and MACH 1 home run speed. He's also a fine passcatcher who can line up at WR. McFadden has outstanding lateral agility and cuts for a lanky back, and he's more physical than his body type would suggest. Ah, but that WR build is the sticking point. The reality is that a lot of teams will have a back that is better at picking up those tough yards than McFadden. McFadden also could be more patient - he will need to set up his blocks better in the pros. His fumble problems and compounding off the field questions are also warts that come with the #1 pick. McFadden will have a handful of weeks every season where he is the #1 fantasy back of the entire league, and other weeks where he is painfully held in check. McFadden is #1 on my NFL board, but he's behind a healthy Stewart on my FF board. Since Stewart's health issues loom, I have to take McFadden first.

2 (2) - Rashard Mendenhall - RB - Illinois

In the right system, Mendenhall could end up being as good or better for FF as Stewart or McFadden. He runs with a great body lean and can motor in a straight line - generating the force to tear through arm tackles and absorb and shed tacklers that don't wrap up. Mendenhall is also more than tough and big enough to hang at the next level. With his vision, burst, and subtle, but effective change of direction moves, Mendenhall could make hay in a good one-cut run game. He's an effective receiver with good hands, but not as fluid as Stewart or McFadden. My biggest concern about Mendenhall is whether he can create on his own. I don't see a RB who is going to be able to do much when the creases aren't there in the defense. I'm not sold on Mendenhall's ability to be a quality FF back in a middling to weak offense, but I'd probably be happy to land a back of his caliber at #2 in the RB hungry world of FF.

3 (3) - Jonathan Stewart - RB - Oregon

Stewart has the ability to become the rarest of fantasy football commodities - the every-down back who can both grind down a defense and apply the knockout blow with long speed. He is blessed with terrific size and an ideal build for an NFL RB. He runs with a low center of gravity and can both rub off of contact and power through it. He has a lot of bounce in his cuts and initial burst and he has the vision to see daylight, change direction and accelerate quickly. He's big and physical enough to hang with anyone in blitz pickup. He's got natural hands and great body control as a receiver. Of course, Stewart has his flaws - he's had ankle issues for a while, and his constellation of talents lacks a trump card. His game reminds me of another back who played in the Beaver State - Steven Jackson - and I think Stewart can be that kind of workhorse at the next level. However, Stewart's toe injury is the latest in a long line of bumps and bruises that have sidelined him, so durability keeps at the bottom of the elite RB tier.

4 (5) - Malcolm Kelly - WR - Oklahoma

Kelly's inability to work out at the combine is your gain if you are sitting in the back half of the first round of your rookie draft. He's a rare intersection of size, speed, agility, good ups and ball skills while in the air, *great* hands, and toughness. Kelly can do damage deep, and defenders better bring it with strong form tackles after the catch. Kelly didn't dominate at Oklahoma, but he was also never asked to. If there's a knock on his game, it's the lack of elite track speed, but I think we've all seen that 4.5 is plenty good when you're in the 6'4" 220 range like Kelly. I'll be ready to drop him precipitously in these rankings if he can't run in April. His absence from postseason workouts is starting to get ominous.

5 (4) - Ray Rice - RB - Rutgers

You probably won't have to take Rice this high to get him, but I like his chances better than the speedier, bigger backs who will be drafted before him in the NFL and FF rookie drafts. I can't get too down on Rice because of his size - he runs just like the smaller backs who have defied that limitation in the past. His weight is well-distributed, so he runs with a very low center of gravity and good power - often winning collisions with larger defenders. He deflects off contact and is very hard to arm tackle. Maybe he doesn't have the speed to take runs to the house, but his hard-nosed style combined with excellent balance and legs that never stop churning makes him more likely to break big runs than the burners he is vying with for draft position. Rice shows nifty change of direction and good hands out of the backfield. He also gets the most out of his smallish frame in blitz pickup with desire and willingness - although he will get run over by some of the behemoths in the NFL. Consider yourself lucky if you land Rice in the second half of the first round of rookie drafts.

6 (8) - Devin Thomas - WR - Michigan State

Rarely would I rank a possible "one year wonder" this highly, but Thomas has shown me enough to justify this lofty ranking. No wide receiver nailed the combine more than Thomas. We already knew he was big and agile enough to bang and be a good YAC threat, but his all-around receiving game, with terrific hands and body control, showed the potential to be a #1 at the next level. He's not a great WR in the air, and I don't know if he plays as fast as his 4.4 combine time, but he'll make his living over the middle and turning shorter passes in good gains.

7 (6) - Felix Jones - RB - Arkansas

Like his backfield mate at Arkansas, Jones speed and lightning initial burst are undeniable and they will make him a gamebreaker in the pros. He's better at letting plays develop than his teammate, and has a more ideal NFL build. Jones runs "hot", flying through arm tackles and generally showing great effort at all times. Jones is also tough and will take tacklers head on. Still, I can't get that excited about a speed back who goes down on first contact way too often. Like McFadden, I wonder if he's going to always have to share with a more powerful back. He has shown the potential to round out his game and is a good character guy, so I can't drop as far as other speed backs like Jamaal Charles and Chris Johnson, but I would probably look to trade down from #4 if Jones ends up there because of a first round nod in April.

8 (7) - James Hardy - WR - Indiana

Hardy has established himself as the last of the first tier FF rookie WRs on my board. He's big, but not a big stiff - with good enough speed and agility for a tall WR, plus great ups, soft hands, and a "my ball" mentality. He'll be an ultimate weapon in the red zone, which alone makes him a viable choice as first WR off the board in FF rookie drafts. Hardy does need to bulk up and play stronger, plus dedicate himself to running better routes to be more than a specialty WR. There are also some off the field questions that linger, which make him a little more volatile investment than Thomas and Kelly, and third in the first tier - but that could change if he lands in a strong passing game.

9 (9) - Matt Ryan - QB - Boston College

I have found very little in Matt Ryan's game that I don't like. I have him rated about as highly as any QB prospect that has come down the pike in the last few years. I love his toughness, his underrated athleticism, his fiery leadership, and his ability to put a team on his back and carry them to victory. Ryan should start early on in his career, and is a no brainer pick in the second half of the first round if you need a QB. The main reason he is this low is the time involved waiting for a QB to hit his stride, and the possibility that Ryan will have to help a team like Atlanta or Kansas City dig out of a bad stretch. If he falls far past the 10th pick, I'll be tempted to trade up for him even if I don't need a QB. Both he and Brian Brohm present excellent value in rookie drafts this year.

10 (10) - Jamaal Charles - RB - Texas

Charles is a tough guy to project. Either you'll find yourself wanting to take him as high as 4th or 5th, or not want to take him at all. You can find plays where Charles demonstrates everything you want in an RB. His blinding speed is what he's known for, but Charles can also play physical - lowering his head, winning collisions, and throwing a stunning stiffarm - and he can leave would-be tacklers grasping at air in the open field with ankle-breaking moves. I shudder when I think of Charles when he's right in the Broncos one-cut system after watching him side by side with Selvin Young in 2005 and 2006. On the other hand, Charles fumbles way too much and is prone to stretches of play where he runs small and goes down on first contact. He's also going to struggle in blitz pickup and may not be ready to contribute right away. Chances are, he's going to go before I would consider him in every rookie draft.

11 (11) - Matt Forte - RB - Tulane

I was very uneasy leaving Forte out of the initial top 10. I've had him as high as 7th in rough draft versions of the 100. I like his chances, mostly because he's a well-rounded back. Forte is well-suited to be a feature back with his power running style, size, and excellent pass catching skills. The main reason I hesitate to completely buy into Forte is that he doesn't flash anything that will make a team want to make him the anointed back of the future. He's a very good back, but not exceptional in any way. With more and more part-time backs with some exceptional part of their game coming into the league, I wonder if Forte will ever get a chance to be the workhorse he was at Tulane for an extended period. Then again, with the injury frequency in the NFL, Forte should get a shot in his first 2 or 3 years no matter where he lands, and I like his chances of impressing. I may talk myself into putting him back at 7 before I finish writing this piece.

12 (12) - Brian Brohm - QB - Louisville

Brohm is almost as safe an investment as Matt Ryan, and he'll come cheaper. He's a better downfield passer and could end up being the better fantasy QB of the two. He has that "eerie accuracy" I love. Brohm drops the ball into spots, rarely aiming. He's not a great athlete, but he's more than athletic and mobile enough to hang and is not a statue in the pocket. The other thing that sells me on Brohm is his complete command of the offense. Like Ryan, he internalizes the scheme and has a deep understanding the mode of attack. Although he's not the fiery leader that Ryan is, don't blame Brohm for the team meltdown this year - the defense was monumentally bad.

**This next group of WRs is extremely tough to sort out. The whole tier is very fluid and destination will make a huge difference. This is a deep WR class, making picks from the early 2nd to the early 3rd much more valuable in PPR leagues.**

13 (13) - Mario Manningham - WR - Michigan

My opinion of Manningham has been tarnished slowly but surely over the course of the 2007 season. I like Manningham's double move better than anyone else in this class, and his lean frame conceals explosive burst out of his cuts. Manningham showed he has deep speed at his pro day, and he can maximize damage deep with his ball tracking, ups, and adjustments to the ball in flight. Manningham also attacks the ball - when he's on. Unfortunately that wasn't all of the time in 2007, and like Sweed, I feel he carries a bust risk.

14 (14) - Chris Johnson - RB/WR - East Carolina

Johnson is one of the players I struggle with the most in this class. His speed is truly rare, posting the fastest time in combine history (4.24) and it definitely translates on the field. He pulls away in the open field just the way you would envision it. My main problem with Johnson is that I just don't think he's got a natural position. He'll get some touches out of the backfield, but he's not big or strong enough to be a feature back. He can definitely do some damage as a WR, considering he used to play the position, but I see him strictly as a deep receiver or running shallow crosses, screens, and other plays to get him the ball in space. I don't see the complete WR game. He's Devin Hester, but without the killer instinct elusiveness - although he puts defenders on their heels much in the same way - which should get him chosen in the first 50 picks come April, maybe even in the first round. But what rookie pick would you trade for Hester? I can't figure it out. Yes, Chicago is talking about him as a #1 WR, but they also thought Rex Grossman and Cedric Benson were answers at their respective positions. I just don't feel comfortable investing a 2nd in Johnson - but I do see what the great Chaos Commish pointed out about the light bulb turning on in 2007 as a football player. I can't blame someone for taking the plunge on Johnson and counting on his team finding a way to get the ball in his hands enough to be a fantasy force, but I prefer players that I can envision at the next level without too much uncertainty about how they'll fit in.

15 (15) - Donnie Avery - WR - Houston

Avery looked the part at Houston this year, but seeing him next to other top Senior prospects in Mobile clinched his place high on my board. He reminds me of Greg Jennings in his routes, but he's not as lethal after the catch. His outstanding speed and body control converges in his change of direction - exploding in and out of his cuts. Avery finishes the deal with his dependable hands. He's not big, and he doesn't play big, so he could get pushed around some, but it shouldn't prevent him from eventually becoming a starter.

16 (16) - Earl Bennett - WR - Vanderbilt

I'll admit I didn't take a close look at Bennett until he declared for the draft, and I was impressed with just about everything I saw. He's a fearless receiver who puts his body on the line, and Bennett turns into an elusive and creative runner after the catch. He'll go up in a crowd and fight for the ball. Bennett has one of the best all-around games of any WR in this class, and in some ways, it's hard to justify having him this low - like Forte he gets lost in the shuffle because no one part of his game is the best in the class or truly singular. I am probably underrating him and I wouldn't argue with Bennett as high as 10.

17 (21) - Early Doucet - WR - LSU

I'm not too discouraged by Doucet's injuries. I think he's almost carrying too much bulk on his frame, and playing a little lighter would make a world of difference. Doucet is a very natural receiver in many ways. His change of direction and speed in his breaks looked very advanced at the Senior Bowl practices- before he got hurt. When it's time to bring in the catch, Doucet has terrific hands and body control. He's also strong and elusive for his size and a solid YAC threat. Doucet may be the most NFL ready of any WR in this class. He could have trouble staying healthy, and never be a #1, but Doucet should be a productive starter for most of his career.

18 (19) - Andre Caldwell - WR - Florida

Caldwell impressed greatly with his speed and physique in Mobile - so it's fitting that he scored the game winning TD on the last play in regulation. "Bubba" has one of the best size/speed combos in the class, although he's not as quick as the three WRs directly ahead of him. Caldwell also has great hands and a playmaker's mentality. Avery/Bennett/Doucet/Caldwell are very close on my board, and any would be a great pick in the early 2nd, or late 1st in start 3 WR leagues.

19 (20) - Keenan Burton - WR - Kentucky

Like Forte and Bennett, I am sold on Burton's game and feel a little twinge when I look at where he's ranked in the initial 100. He's as sudden in his cuts and moves after the catch as any WR in this class, and he lays out and attacks the ball when it's in the air. Burton has legit NFL speed, too. Burton can get deep, work the middle, and make good things happen after the catch. So why is he 17th? Burton has suffered numerous injuries and missed a lot of time. If he goes in the 2nd round, I'll bump him up to the top of this tier (if not higher) because it will mean he passed the medical exam at the combine. If he lasts until the 4th/5th, he could fall out of the top 20, because it could only be because of medical red flags.

20 (18) - DeSean Jackson - WR - California

That Jackson is this low on my initial 100 should show you how deep WR class is. Jackson's speed and quickness are undeniable. He's going to go in the first round, and maybe in the top 10-15. He's this year's version of Ted Ginn - immediate impact as a return man, and the speed and hands to become an ultimate weapon at WR. Jackson does have more to overcome than Ginn - he can not play in the NFL at his current sub 170 weight. It's strange to have a likely first rounder this low, but I am very enamored with the 2nd tier WRs this year, and there's going to be a longer wait and more risk with Jackson. I don't see the toughness to become Steve Smith or the precision to become Santana Moss - yet - so the much more solid, but limited potential of the 2nd tier WRs feels like a safer commodity than Jackson right now.

21 (17) - Limas Sweed - WR - Texas

My feelings about Jamaal Charles and Sweed make me wonder if familiarity truly does breed contempt. Sweed is right there with Malcolm Kelly as most physically gifted WR in this class. He's got a long frame, but is very fast and quick for a tall WR. Sweed has outstanding body control and adjustments when the ball is in the air. The problem is, he doesn't look like a natural in the rest of his game. His routes are sloppy, he doesn't fight for the ball, and battles inconsistency and concentration lapses. The lingering wrist issue is not comforting considering how important hands/wrists are for WRs. Just like Charles, Sweed has the potential to be one of the biggest success stories in this class, but he also could fizzle out unceremoniously. I can't get past my bust feeling about him.

22 (27) - Jordy Nelson - WR - Kansas State

Jordy Nelson's highlight reel will pale in comparison to his peers in the top 10-15 of the WR class. He's about 6'2" 215, but plays with the precision of a smaller WR and rarely pushes corners around. He's got good (4.5) speed once he's up to speed, but doesn't really have an NFL second gear or sick quicks. Nelson's game might lack the "ooh aah" factor, but his bottom line results are still breathtaking. He just gets the job done, finds a way to get to the spot and make the catch, even when a corner pushes him off his route or blankets him in coverage. He also uses toughness, determination and guile (and some decent moves, even if they aren't sudden) to make things happen after the catch. Nelson is also physical and has one of the best sets of soft hands in this class. I think his game vaguely compares to Hines Ward, and I expect him to become that kind of security blanket receiver. The only risk I can see is that a team is happy to cast him as a third WR because he's not a trump card speed receiver, or a trump card big receiver, or a guy who can break ankles with his routes.

23 (26) - Lavelle Hawkins - WR - California

Hawkins might not be as quick or fast as his Cal teammate DeSean Jackson, but he's a better natural receiver. Hawkins really stood out at the Senior Bowl, catching everything in sight and putting a double move on Terrell Thomas that left him literally standing still. Hawkins speed and quicks are underrated, and while he's on the small side, he plays bigger than his size. He does that by being willing to go over the middle and take the hit to make the play, and possessing one of the best games in the air of any WR in this class. Hawkins combines good ups, great body control, and a my ball mentality to make big plays. He might be the best deep ball tracker in this class - making adjustments to the ball in flight and contorting his body to block out the defender, all while looking over his shoulder. He may start out in the slot, but his playmaking ability should eventually earn "The Hawk" a starting job in the NFL.

24 (22) - Curtis Lofton - LB - Oklahoma

Lofton got moved inside for the last few games of the 2007 season from his SLB position, and I doubt he ever gets moved back. He's my favorite LB in this class because he plays downhill and hits with a THUD while making sound form tackles. He's got that instinctive ability to flow to the play without hesitation, but also makes terrific reads in coverage, which will keep him on the field for all three downs. DeMeco Ryans name comes up in discussion of Lofton because he's not a supreme athlete, but he does have a supreme feel for the game.

25 (23) - Josh Johnson - QB - San Diego

Of all the players I watched in person in January, no one had the EEE factor more than Johnson. First and foremost for fantasy, he's a major threat as a runner. He has deceptive 4.5 speed and makes everyone take bad angles with his long stride a la Vince Young. Don't mistake him for a running QB. Johnson will hang in the pocket until the last second, almost too calm when the bullets are flying. He needs to become more consistent as a passer, but I think he's already farther along in that respect than Tarvaris Jackson was when I saw him at the Shrine Game in 2006. Johnson is also a football brainiac and you have to be impressed with 43 TDs to 1 Interception in a season at ANY level (yes it was FCS, but still, 1 interception!?!?). Johnson has the lateral agility, football smarts, size, and speed to make it as a WR if he flames out at QB. I wouldn't be shocked to see him go in the 2nd and become a big draft day story.

26 (25) - Kevin Smith - RB - Central Florida

There's no nice way to put it - I just don't like the way Kevin Smith runs the ball. Too upright, which means more to hit and losing collisions. Too much wasted movement, which catches up to an RB in the NFL. I see his legs go dead too often. I see an RB who thinks he's faster than he is, trying to bust runs outside instead of taking what is there. While his moves can leave tacklers looking dumb, he relies on them and his speed way too much. There a lot of dance in his game, and I'm not sure it will translate. I also see him go down on ankle/foot tackles way too often, I don't think he has a feel for going through trash. I can't deny that Smith is a glider with very impressive speed and burst for a back with a lanky build, but he'll have to change the rest of his game to get in spots where that asset serves him well. He has to become a smarter, more efficient runner. I also think it was a terrible decision for him to come out this year, unless he's trying to cash in on being a one year wonder. Sadly for him, I expect Smith to fall to the 3rd/4th or later, which could be the best thing for him. I understand the inclination to spend a pick on him because that glide is pretty, but I won't be the one doing it.

27 (24) - Dan Connor - LB - Penn State

Connor is the latest product of Linebacker U., and he should be a solid IDP linebacker for a long time. Solid, but not a stud. I don't think he's as athletic as his former teammate Paul Posluszny, and lacks Puz's range and ability to make plays in pursuit. Connor plays best in straight lines, and when the play is in front of him, so like David Harris last year, he might hit the IDP jackpot inside in a 3-4.

28 (28) - Steve Slaton - RB - West Virginia

It is staggering to think about where Slaton would have been on this list a year ago. After his all-time performance vs. Georgia, a fierce SEC defense that almost single-handedly destroyed Colt Brennan's draft stock in their BCS game this year, I was ready to anoint Slaton as one of the next great playmakers from the RB position. His second gear was lethal, his ability to get a lane with lateral agility was sharp, and Slaton also showed the willingness to run hard and tough even though he is undersized. 2007 changed everything. Noel Devine looked quicker, faster, and just better in the same offense, which made you wonder how much Slaton was taking advantage of defenses being off balance facing Rich Rodriguez's system. He was not nearly as successful creating big plays, and as the season went on, Devine took more of his touches. Then we saw a stampede of backs with equal or better speed. He was really in a "damned if you do" (enter the draft and get lost in the shuffle) / "damned if you don't" (stay at WVU and yield to Devine) situation, I understand why he wavered on the decision to enter the draft. It feels like Slaton has lost that edge. The memory of what I saw in 2006 is still strong, and I'll be happy to wager a pick in the mid to late 20s on Slaton, but not higher, even though the dividends could be huge if he regains his form.

29 (29) - Mike Hart - RB - Michigan

It hurts to rank Hart so low. You can't ask for better RB intangibles. He's got great vision, a steady hard-nosed mentality, top notch character, and outstanding all-around instincts toting the rock. He has also has some physical assets - terrific feet and balance, and a compact powerful build that combines with his ideal body lean and pad level to create yards after contact. I don't know if there's a better back in this draft for ball security. Yet after heaping all this praise on Hart, I don't even have him in my top 10 RBs. Michigan worked him to death, he has below average initial burst and lacks a second gear or suddenness. Hart is going to be a great test case of whether doing the little things can overcome a lack of juice in your legs at the RB position in the NFL. I just don't see it, but I'll be happy to say I was wrong if he hits because I root for players like Hart.

30 (30) - Tashard Choice - RB - Georgia Tech

Choice is not THAT different from Matt Forte, but the disparity in their rankings shows the razor's edge between prospective starting RB and prospective backup in the NFL. I have little to knock in Choice's game. He's got good lateral agility, he's hard-nosed and will deliver the blow, and he's got good body lean and pad level. Choice is also a smooth passcatcher out of the backfield and has the vision and patience to find and run to daylight. The problem is that his power and burst don't stand out enough for him to really fit in as a starter in the NFL. Like Hart, he might be productive in a short stint if injuries force him into the starting lineup, but he just looks like a backup at the next level.

31 (35) - Dustin Keller - TE - Purdue

Man, do I love how this kid plays. He's got a warrior's mentality. Keller can make good things happen after the catch, he can get up for the acrobatic catch, and he's the most athletic of the polished pass catchers in this year's TE class. The only real hitch in his profile is that he can not be used as traditional in-line TE. The team that drafts him will have to use him in an H-Back/Slot type role, like Dallas Clark in Indy. I would bump him 10-15 spots in TE premium leagues, maybe more. In any TE required league, I would probably still be willing to take Keller as high as 15th if I needed help at the position. He's by far my favorite fantasy TE in this year's draft.

32 (31) - Jerod Mayo - LB - Tennessee

Next to Curtis Lofton, Mayo might be the best LB that projects as an MLB in a 4-3, but I still think he's at his best on the weak side. Mayo did seem to get more comfortable in the middle as the season wore on, and had an outstanding combine. He put up massive tackle numbers this year and definitely can stay on the field as an every-down LB. I want to see him take on blockers more often (he's big and strong enough to do it), and if a 4-3 team with a long term need at MLB drafts him, he'll rocket up this list. I just prefer the physicality of Lofton and Connor's games to the superior athleticism of Mayo's.

33 (36) - Jerome Simpson - WR - Coastal Carolina

I hear "Blister in the Sun" in my head when I think of Simpson. Some team will be saying "Big Hands, I know you're the one" when they select him. Simpson has HUGE hands, and a good catch radius - so he can get his hands on a lot of balls, and when he does, he seals the deal. He was ultraproductive with Tyler Thigpen in 2006, and in the right role, he could be an 80 or 90 catch a year guy. He does run sloppy routes at times, and is not particularly fast or quick, which along with his level of play raises doubts about his ability to separate at the next level. With those hands, it may not matter. Every rookie draft should have at least one owner who has Simpson as their top sleeper WR, so you probably can't wait this long if you want him.

34 (32) - Keith Rivers - LB - USC

Keith Rivers may provide much more NFL value than fantasy value when it's all said and done. There's little doubt in my mind that he is the most talented LB in this draft, and he should be the first one off the board. What I do doubt is that his ability will translate to big fantasy numbers. He's got the range to make plays all over the field, and while he's not a thumper, he is a ferocious tackler. The problem is that he has never been one to notch big tackle numbers (although he has played with some great LBs at USC), or make a lot of big plays. Rivers also looks great dropping into coverage. I'm afraid his role in the NFL may end up being more like Thomas Davis - Rivers is not a guy to take on blocks and provide a big presence in run defense. He's got the talent to do more, but he could top out as an LB3 or LB4 for fantasy.

35 (33) - Chris Long - DE - Virginia

It's very very rare to see a player come along who could conceivably play end and outside linebacker in a 3-4 (in addition to end in a 4-3). For fantasy, this is a double edged sword. As a defensive lineman who also gets some snaps standing up, he'll be a top 5 DL. As a linebacker who sometimes puts his hand on the ground, he would have trouble being higher than an LB3. Still, he's instinctive, highly productive, a great kid, and maybe the safest pick in the draft. His ranking reflects some positional uncertainty, but if you use a 3rd rounder on Long, you'll get a guy you have in your fantasy lineup every week no matter where he lines up. If he goes to Miami with the #1 and gets listed as a DL, I could see him in the 20-25 range.

36 (34) - Xavier Adibi - LB - Virginia Tech

It's very difficult to rank Adibi without knowing his destination. If he lands in Indy or Tampa, where he can be the heir to the fantasy gold mine of a cover 2 WLB role, I'd be willing to take him in the top 25. He should be an every-down LB, but is more of a chase guy who probably will not operate well in traffic (even though he did play some in the middle this year). Adibi is so good in coverage that some speculate that a move to safety could be in his future.

37 (37) - Quentin Groves - LB - Auburn

I know we are at the height of Gholstonmania right now, but I still think Groves looks more like a Ware/Merriman type than Gholston. Groves is one of the most sudden pass rushers out of his stance you'll ever see. He turns the corner and attacks the QB like he was born to do it. I have little doubt he can move well enough to play outside in a 3-4. His toe problems held back his production this year, but otherwise, you can see the rare combination of gifts and killer instinct on his tape. He's an elite talent - the only reason he's this low is the inconsistent production of 3-4 OLBs.

38 (40) - Fred Davis - TE - USC

It's a cliché, but Fred Davis really is an oversized WR. He was converted to TE from wideout, and like Keller, he won't function well as a true in-line tight end. He was greatly productive and clutch this year, and you can see the receiver in him when it's time to make the catch. He's pretty quick for a big guy, but looks much more lumbering on the run than Keller. He's also got more character questions (hey Dominique Byrd was a natural receiver from the TE position too...). Davis is a boom/bust pick. In the right offense, with his head on straight, he could be a starting quality fantasy TE, but there are some questions for him to overcome to become a player that a team relies on as a go-to guy.

39 (39) - Adarius Bowman - WR - Oklahoma State

Much like Steve Slaton, it's staggering to think about how far Bowman's stock has dropped in the previous year. It seems like only Colt Brennan is having a worse postseason than Bowman. I take the numbers from his combine with a grain of salt, because I've seen Bowman get separation, but you still have to see failing a test like the combine as a red flag, not to mention his terrible week in Mobile. He seems to be on a big time slide, but his upside keeps him in the top half of this list. Bowman has the potential be a #1 for his team, and if he goes in the first 75 picks or so in April, I'll be happy to put him back in or near the top 25, but right now, he's strictly a high risk/high reward pick.

40 (38) - Philip Wheeler - LB - Georgia Tech

Philip Wheeler would be closer to Curtis Lofton and the top 25 on this list if I was convinced he was going to stay inside in the pros. He did bulk up for the Senior Bowl, but many don't see him as the QB of the defense type, and he doesn't really have sideline to sideline range. He seems to have great feel for the game, and is a terrific blitzer (he came to Georgia Tech as a DE), but he might not translate well outside either because he lacks good speed and change of direction. Wheeler also reacts well in coverage, but may not be good enough to be an every-down LB. I'll be happy to spend a fourth round rookie pick on Wheeler and count on his play creating opportunity even though his game does not seem ready made for the NFL.

41 (41) - Xavier Omon - RB - NW Missouri State

Omon stood out right away at the Texas Vs The Nation practices as the kind of RB with the instincts, hard-nosed mentality, and powerful lower body that fits in on Sundays. He was a Division II back, but Omon was also as ultraproductive as you would expect a back with an NFL future to be at that level - rushing for over 1500 yards in ALL of his four seasons. That also means he's durable and consistent. He is also a great kid who should not derail his career for any off the field or work ethic reasons. Omon will not go early enough to be considered a team's future bellcow, but he should hang around and eventually get his shot, and I like his chances to do good with it when it comes. He will be featured on Draftguys TV very soon!

42 (42) - Chad Henne - QB - Michigan

Henne and #43, Joe Flacco, are a mini-tier of their own as the likely first day QBs who are hard to be sold on. Henne is first because he has actually shown the flashes at the highest level of college football before. I'll admit it, if you just look at Henne in 2008, you see a QB who could make for a decent NFL starter. Henne has often looked great when the play goes as planned, and in some ways he deserves some slack for 2007 because he was injured. I would rather invest in a player that has sold me with his performance on the field, but Henne is projectable and trending in the right direction.

43 (43) - Joe Flacco - QB - Delaware

I'm not a fan of Flacco, but I have to give him a rating this high strictly because he will anointed "QB of the future" for some team, and that in and of itself will have fantasy value that probably more than merits a pick in the early 40s. Flacco has the size and arm offensive minds love to project. The ball is hot coming out of his hand, and he doesn't look like he's trying that hard. Otherwise I don't see much to like about Flacco. He doesn't move well, and he seems like a QB who aims more than throws. The overall results of Flacco at the Senior Bowl practices and Kevin O'Connell at the Shrine Game practices weren't that different, and O'Connell is more athletic (although he obviously lacks Flacco's arm). None of this will stop a team from handing him the keys to the franchise, and that means he presents solid value for a pick in the 40s.

44 (45) - Beau Bell - LB - UNLV

Bell is a heat-seeking missile when he gets a bead on a target, but he seems like a straight line player to me. He could be a beast inside in a 3-4, but I'm not sure if he'll naturally translate inside in a 4-3 because he's not an agile guy, and not a cerebral player. Bell getting hurt in Senior Bowl practices was a huge disappointment, because we lost a chance to compare him to guys like Dan Connor and Philip Wheeler on the same field in the game - it also added to a growing durability concern. He's a raw prospect, but his mean streak and exceptional senior season makes him worth a pick after surer things at LB are taken.

45 (48) - Darius Reynaud - WR - West Virginia

Gotta give props to Chaos Commish for making me take a longer look at this short speedster who has the thick build and toughness of a Steve Smith type receiver. Reynaud is most likely too small to be looked at as more than a slot receiver, but he has the fight in his game (including in the air) to maybe do more if he can become a more polished WR in the pros. Reynaud was in a run first attack in Morgantown, and was about as productive as you could ask under the circumstances (733 yds and 12 TDs this year) - he's definitely my favorite of the large 2nd tier of undersized burners at WR (includes Dexter Jackson, Royal, Douglas, Bryant, Jordan).

46 (46) - Vernon Gholston - DE - Ohio State

Gholston has the physical tools to be a scary good 3-4 OLB or 4-3 DE - but there's a lot of work to do before he gets there. Gholston hasn't shown me instincts dropping into coverage or constitution standing tall against the run. There might be a great player in him, but Gholston's game will have to be sculpted before that happens, even though his physique won't.

47 (44) - BenJarvus Green-Ellis - RB - Ole Miss

It's hard for me to make the case for Green-Ellis better than His HD video profile at Draftguys TV. He's produced at the highest level of college football, and he's built like an NFL back. He's probably only a backup quality talent in the NFL, but those guys can become starters for long enough stretches to fetch quality trade value - and sometimes hold on to the job.

48 (47) - Dennis Dixon - QB - Oregon

Dixon is a very hard player to value right now. On one hand, he's recovering from a torn ACL, and his QB game in college barely translates to the NFL at all in terms of reads or throws he'll have to make. On the other hand, he's a playmaker who just got the job done with the ball in hands, whether it be on the run or throwing. He's not a Vince Young because he doesn't have that sturdy NFL ready frame. I don't know he can convert to WR, because he's thin and not very sudden. Still, a player with his big play instincts has to merit a "what the heck" pick at about this point in a rookie draft.

49 (49) - Eddie Royal - WR - Virginia Tech

Royal is another one of those 2nd tier short burners who look like slot receivers at the next level, but could be more. He definitely impressed at the Senior Bowl, showing better than advertised hands and fearlessness over the middle. He has already had issues beating the jam in college, so his chances of overcoming his size limitation are less than Reynaud's - although he does have the same kind of fight in his game. Royal should go no later than the 3rd in the NFL draft because of his punt return skills, but he's probably not worth a rookie 3rd.

50 (50) - Jermichael Finley - TE - Texas

Finley gets the last slot in the top 50 strictly for upside. He's a very natural receiver for a 6'4" 245 guy, and if a team can harness that, Finley might become an important weapon in an NFL passing game. He's not particularly quick, or fast, or strong, but he's big and he's fluid when it comes time to haul in the catch. He was criminally underused at times at UT, although his immaturity could have something to do with that.

51 - Thomas Brown - RB - Georgia

52 - Justin Forsett - RB - California

I really believe in both of these guys, and I wouldn't blame you if you took them as high as the 3rd round. Both have the goods to be productive when they get touches, and are not jitterbugs despite being on the small side. Brown is particularly powerful and was very good in the SEC, the the #1 NFL RB proving ground. Brown lit up the Shrine Game practices and he will soon be featured on Draftguys TV. Forsett was just as impressive at the Senior Bowl. I wouldn't be shocked if either has the impact of Ahmad Bradshaw or Selvin Young in year 1, but like those two, I just don't think a team would ever make either a feature back. Still, both are good enough to get a lot of attention, and have a good temporary value if they get opportunity.

53 - Kenny Phillips - S - Miami

The first safety doesn't make an appearance until the second 50, that should tell you how weak this class is. Phillips actually has a pretty good fantasy profile for a safety, with a mean streak and in-the-box size, but good enough range to hang in coverage. The fantasy landscape of NFL safeties seems to be pretty deep and level, but Phillips should become an every-week starter pretty early in his career - he's low because he's not exceptional and the position isn't that hard to fill with good waiver wire work.

54 - Vince Hall - LB - Virginia Tech

You have to throw out Hall's poor times, because his instincts allow him to play much faster than his poor 40 times. He also lives to punish offensive players. Hall is only 5'11" but his desire more than makes up for it. He might project best as a two down run stuffer, so his fantasy upside could be limited, but his feel for the game is undeniable.

55 - John Carlson - TE - Notre Dame

Carlson actually presents a value because of the poor team the Irish fielded in his Senior season. He's a fearless receiver over the middle, shows the valid speed to rip the seams, and has WR like body control and extension to make for a huge catch radius. I'm just not sure Carlson has the all-around game or quickness to be more than a role player in a passing attack. He'll definitely get downfield and punish poor zone defenses, and be a good red zone target. His upside might be limited to a marginal TE1, but he's more likely to hit his ceiling than Davis or Finley.

56 - Andre Woodson - QB - Kentucky

Woodson has been taking a beating this postseason, just like Slaton and Bowman, but he's actually a better hope to recover than those two even though he's much lower on the list. He strikes me more as the kind of QB who will have to fight for his shot instead of being anointed, and that saps a lot of fantasy value from a QB prospect. However, if Woodson lands somewhere with foreseeable opportunity in the next 2-3 years, he could join Flacco and Henne, because I see them all with about the same chance of hitting.

57 - Gary Guyton - LB - Georgia Tech

Guyton has been overshadowed by Philip Wheeler, but his game might translate better to the pros. He's a high effort guy who has proven to be a better athlete than advertised in the post season. Guyton fit in at the Senior Bowl after replacing Tavares Gooden, and has the range in coverage to be a three down LB. He's a got a great size/speed combo and could become a productive LB if he claws his way into a starting job.

58 - Jordan Dizon - LB - Colorado

Dizon's built somewhere between NFL LB and NFL strong safety, but he plays all out and was the leading solo tackler in the country with an astounding total of 120. He plays faster than his timed speed, but he still might not be dynamic enough to really make it in a cover 2, which is where he would fit best. Still, it's hard to bet against guys like Dizon. If you prefer instincts, hustle, and production over projectability, Dizon is your guy.

59 - Wesley Woodyard - LB - Kentucky

Woodyard is another SS/LB tweener. He doesn't have quite the same natural size as Dizon, but got up to 227 at the combine and still ran a 4.51. Both players were very active tacklers and impressed at the Senior Bowl. Woodyard may project better at safety than Dizon, but neither has the quickness you want in a safety in coverage.

60 - Jalen Parmele - RB - Toledo

In fairness to Parmele, he's not that far off of Omon or BGE as an NFL RB prospect. He's in the next tier of rookie drafts because I don't think he's got quite the lower body power of Omon/BGE, although he has put up nice times and jump numbers at the combine and definitely belongs on the list of RBs who could easily settle in as a backup who makes an impact here and there in the box score.

61 - Paul Hubbard - WR - Wisconsin

Hubbard is a project at WR, and you'll be able to take a closer look on Draftguys TV soon. He's long framed WR with legit NFL speed and body control, but his game is raw. He's a practice squad type who is a good later pick if you prefer upside to conservative picks.

62 - Erin Henderson - LB - Maryland

I've never been blown away by Henderson's play and think he could have improved his stock with a healthy Senior season, but he's got plenty of upside as a big chase LB who loves to line up running backs. Henderson could develop into a real thumper, but his injury history is a red flag. If an NFL team is confident enough in his health to take him in the top 75 picks, I'll move Henderson up well into the top 50.

63 - Erik Ainge - QB - Tennessee

Ainge has never quite lived up to promise or put it together at Tennessee, but you can see flashes. His game is deliberate, but the NFL size is there, and he has at least adequate arm strength, although his frame suggests continuing injury problems in his future. He's good enough to hang around and eventually get a shot, but maybe not do much more.

64 - Kellen Davis - TE - Michigan State

Davis is an amazing athlete for his size, good enough that he was also used as a rush DE - and he was effective. I still see a receiver who's stiff and a work in progress, but there's no denying that he could become a decent weapon if he becomes more natural catching the ball. Of course, he could also be converted to DE if full time if he clicks there at training camp. An NFL athlete without a real specialty at this point.

65 - Ali Highsmith - LB - LSU

Highsmith is quick and plays angry. Some saw him as a top 50 pick until his disastrous 4.95 at the combine. He can rehabilitate his draft stock at LSU's pro day, but the damage may have already been done. He most definitely did not play like a 4.95 LB at LSU, and if I get a good explanation of why he ran so slow, then he might move up 20-25 spots on this list.

66 - Martin Rucker - TE - Missouri

This might seem harsh for a TE that was as productive as Rucker, but I don't think he's fluid enough to be a big time receiving threat from the TE position, and he's also not much for blocking. He might be an interesting guy in a west coast offense, but while he's big and fast, Rucker just isn't that agile or athletic - at least not on the level of the TEs ahead of him on this list.

67 - Tavares Gooden - LB - Miami

Gooden is another LB with inside/outside versatility in his past, but it could doom him to be a career backup. He's not exceptional run stuffer or coverage LB, and not an elite athlete. He could move up as much as 15-20 spots if he goes in the first three rounds and lands in a good situation.

68 - Stevie Johnson - WR - Kentucky

It's hard to find a WR that was more clutch than Stevie in 2007. He's not blessed with great size or speed, but he's got good hands and could work his way up his team's food chain by being more dependable than the more physically talented WRs.

69 - Spencer Larsen - LB - Arizona

Larsen gets by more on toughness and desire, and plays more like a poor man's Connor or Beau Bell. Some observers raved about his performance at the Shrine Game, but his limitations stood out as much as his hard nosed game in my eyes.

70 - Jameel McClain - LB - Syracuse

McClain could be a fast riser if he lands on a team that knows how to harness his versatile skill set. He's got the size to play inside on the running downs, and he also has experience with his hand on the ground rushing the passer on 3rd down. He's not special, but his talent might have been concealed on a terrible Syracuse team.

71 - Glenn Dorsey - DT - LSU

Dorsey was amazingly productive for a defensive tackle in college, but it seems like he'll be used more to occupy blocks than make plays in the NFL. He could become one of the elite few fantasy DTs and defy his nose tackle role by still being as disruptive in the backfield as he was at LSU, but it's hard to take a DT over offensive prospects because of supply and demand.

72 - Martellus Bennett - TE - Texas A&M

Maybe I am underrating Bennett, because he should see a lot of playing time as a good two way TE, and he's athletic enough to be a solid target in an NFL passing game. He just doesn't seem as natural a pass catcher as the guys ahead of him on this list, and I think some of more specialized receiving TEs will outproduce him even though they won't see the field as much.

73 - Ryan Torain - RB - Arizona State

Torain looked like a well-rounded power back who might have ranked in the top 25-35 on this list before suffering a serious lis franc injury that might keep him out of action through the beginning of the 08 season. At this point, it looks like his best bet is as a short yardage specialist type of back, so he's only worth a late round flyer.

74 - Harry Douglas - WR - Louisville

I'm not sure what to make of Douglas. He's tough over the middle for a tiny WR, and he seems to have legit field pad speed no matter what his timed speed registered at. Still, he's not a crisp route runner, and is not a shifty dependable slot WR type. I'm afraid he has too much of the game of a wideout in a body better suited for a 3rd or 4th WR, and he doesn't have great return skills either - so I'm not sure how he will win a long term job except a stretch the D guy in 4 wide sets.

75 - Chauncey Washington - RB - USC

Washington didn't really deliver until his senior year, but once he did, he showed a tough efficient running style in an NFL body. He could be a solid between the tackles banger who gets a shot at some point due to injury, but Washington lacks the burst or elusiveness to do more.

76 - Will Franklin - WR - Missouri

Franklin is very athletic, with great speed and good size (6'0 1/2" and 214), but he relies on his speed, and only shows the bread and butter skills (good routes, good hands) sporadically. He might go as high as the 3rd round to a team that is sold on his projectability, but I've only seen flashes and expect to see little from Franklin until late in year 2.

77 - Cory Boyd - RB - South Carolina

Boyd is the kind of player that I can wholeheartedly recommend in the NFL draft, but I only see a solid backup or role player future for him at the next level. He's got good hands, size, and he's strong and athletic, but nothing about his overall game stands out. He might be best cast as a FB/RB tweener type, which is fantasy death, but you should never count out an RB who started and produced in the SEC. He would be a lot higher on this list if his Senior year was a step forward from a very good Junior season.

78 - Marcus Smith - WR - New Mexico

Smith has trouble standing out in a DEEP WR class, but his special teams gunner ability may earn him a shot that other WRs wouldn't get. He's built like a big RB (strong like bull) and was ultraproductive this year (91/1125) next to Travis Brown, who is a solid late round WR prospect in his own right.

79 - Brad Cottam - TE - Tennessee

I can't get a handle on rating Cottam. On one hand, he's been under the knife five times and he had an unremarkable career in Knoxville. On the other hand, he's almost LT sized (6'7" 270) and he moves unbelievably well for such a big guy. He's like a less stiff Leonard Pope out in pass patterns and can definitely do damage downfield from the TE position. If Cottam ends up being a productive starting TE, it won't be that surprising. If he ends up on injured reserve before training camp breaks, and barely sees the field in a short injury-riddled career, it won't be that surprising. If he passes the medical poking and prodding well enough to get drafted in the first three rounds, I'll move him up at least a dozen spots.

80 - Brandon Flowers - CB - Virginia Tech

Flowers is a very strong tackler and aggressively pushes wide receivers around. He made more plays behind the line of scrimmage than any other corner last year, and he's got good hands and ball skills to snag the INTs. I am starting to warm to the idea of taking the best projecting fantasy corner earlier after the way Darrelle Revis played last year.

81 - Derrick Harvey - DE - Florida

Harvey is a Chaos Commish favorite, so I probably should watch more tape before I settle on him being this low. He will go early in the draft and make plays with his natural pass rush ability - no doubt about it. He's not a classic DE/3-4 OLB tweener, but he's athletic enough at 6'5" 271 for teams to think about it. I see Harvey as a guy who will run hot and cold - he only had sacks in five games this year - but the hot may be so good to justify a rookie pick in the top 40-50 anyway in sack heavy leagues.

82 - Dexter Jackson - WR - Appalachian State

Jackson may not beat Chris Johnson in a footrace, but otherwise he can hang with anyone in this draft. Check it out for yourself in our profile over at Draftguys TV. As a receiver, he's still a work in progress, and destined to likely be no more than a Roscoe Parrish type, but he's more than worth a flier at this point in rookie drafts. Don't get too excited if he goes on the first day, his return skills are a big part of his stock.

83 - JayMar Johnson - WR - Jackson State

You'll get to take a closer look at JayMar soon over at Draftguys TV - he's a wiry athletic kid with speed and quicks. Johnson also flashes good natural hands and a fearless attitude over the middle. He's a deep sleeper at WR who I will be poised to take late if he sneaks into the last round or two of the draft.

84 - Geno Hayes - LB - Florida State

Hayes is not that different from Erin Henderson, except that he lacks Henderson's ideal NFL size, and has a serious off the field incident in his past (keyword: taser). He could end up being a ferocious chase WLB, but he's a boom/bust LB pick and I don't like clogging up roster spots with developmental LBs.

85 - DaJuan Morgan - S - NC State

Morgan has not gotten as much ink as Kenny Philips, but he's the same kind of physical talent and intimidator defending both the run and the pass. He's a good value later in rookie drafts as a guy who should start and be productive - its the relative ease of getting safeties off the waiver wire that deflates his value.

86 - Marcus Monk - WR - Arkansas

Monk is back from the dead after a great pro day that included 40s in the low 4.4s. He might end up being one of the steals of the NFL draft and fantasy rookie drafts if he can regain his 2006 form. He's a big rangy WR who should be useful in the red zone.

87 - Jacob Hester - RB - LSU

Tiger fans already know Hester is underrated as a runner. He'll never be a feature back, but he could easily have a similar fantasy presence to Mike Alstott, with the chance to have a temporary impact a la Nick Goings when the starting tailback goes down.

88 - JoLonn Dunbar - LB - Boston College

Like his college teammate Jamie Silva, Dunbar is limited athletically, but makes a big impact by being an instinctive player. He's yet another LB who could end up outside after playing inside in college because of his lack of natural size, but he should be around the ball a lot no matter where he lines up - if he can win a starting job.

89 - Ezra Butler - LB - Nevada

Butler is very similar to Jameel McClain in that he's got experience as a defensive end and linebacker, and could be a valuable commodity to a team with a 3-4 defense. He's not quite as hard-nosed as McClain, but keep an eye on him if he lands in New England or a similar defense.

90 - John David Booty - QB - USC

Booty has a better chance of getting a shot to start than you would expect for how low he is on this list. I still see a limited QB from both a scheme and tools perspective, and a guy who has limited upside, even if he does also have a high floor.

91 - Jonathan Goff - LB - Vanderbilt

I won't be surprised if Goff greatly outproduces this ranking as a two down run stuffer because he is physical and big enough to hang in the NFL. He doesn't have the upside of some of the other thumpers higher on the list, but he's a good late pick in leagues that go deep at LB.

92 - Sedrick Ellis - DT - USC

Ellis had strong production from the interior line, and merits consideration a lot earlier in DT required/sack heavy leagues. I'm still not sure if he has a natural position in NFL schemes (not really an anchor, but not a undersized undertackle either), but he's amazingly quick for a 300 pounder and dominates when he runs hot.

93 - Josh Morgan - WR - Virginia Tech

Morgan looks like a future NFL starting WR at times, then disappears for long stretches. His upside makes him more than worth stashing with a late pick to see if the light bulb goes on in his first training camp.

94 - Arman Shields - WR - Richmond

Shields lit up the combine with a sub 4.4 40, and top 5 numbers in just about every other test. He's one of the fastest, quickest, most explosive, and strongest WRs in this class. He's also coming off a knee injury, and has gotten by at a lower level of competition on his athleticism, not his hands and route running.

95 - Paul Smith - QB - Tulsa

This is a thin QB class, but the depth of QBs in the NFL isn't much stronger. When guys like Chris Redman and Shaun Hill are commodities, a scrappy kid like Smith who doesn't have the NFL size or arm will find a place. He could be a Jeff Garcia type in time.

96 - Kevin O'Connell - QB - San Diego State

Few 6'6" QBs are athletic as O'Connell, but he seemed like a real work in progress at Shrine Game practices. His running ability makes him an attractive deep QB prospect to hold onto if he lands on a team that could provide opportunity in the next few years.

97 - Adrian Arrington - WR - Michigan

Arrington has the size and game in the air to fit in at the highest level, but he plays slower than his already slow timed speed, and has character issues hanging over him. He should go much higher than this in rookie drafts because of some of his high profile performances, including a dominant bowl game this year.

98 - Maurice Purify - WR - Nebraska

Purify is a big WR who knows how to exploit his size advantage and make the big play, but he is beyond inconsistent. His character questions are among the biggest in the draft - still his game translates to the NFL as well any of the longshots available late in a rookie draft.

99 - Calais Campbell - DE - Miami

When Campbell is on, he dominates in a way that just makes you feel sorry for the guy that had to face him, much like Julius Peppers. He's a massive man but can move well and generates great power from a long frame. He's off as much as he's on (if not more), and his disappointing postseason hints at his bust risk. Campbell has looked like a freakish physical talent enough to make him a rare DE prospect worth stashing while he develops.

100 - Andre Callender - RB - Boston College

Maybe it's the fact that he plays in Boston, but Callender reminds me a lot of Kevin Faulk, and Faulk has value in deep PPR leagues. He was a clutch receiver for Matt Ryan and has the chance to be a 40-60 catch a year guy out of the backfield.