The Rookie 100 - Post-Draft Fantasy Rankings

Posted 4/28 by Sigmund Bloom, Exclusive for Footballguys.com

This list is for deep dynasty leagues with PPR scoring and full IDP lineups. Pre-draft ranking in parentheses

The Rookie 100

Knowshon Moreno, RB, DEN (2) - Rises to #1 because he was taken to be the do-everything back
Michael Crabtree, WR, SF (1) - If he had landed on a team with better QB play he might have held on to #1
Donald Brown, RB, IND (3) - Could be an RB1 with only 60% of the work
Chris Wells, RB, ARI (4) - Has a chance to be the Cardinals version of Michael Turner, but sell high if he starts hot
LeSean McCoy, RB, PHI (5) - Will require patience, but could end up being Westbrook 2.0
Hakeem Nicks, WR, NYG (6) - Wide open path to #1 role
Darrius Heyward-Bey, WR, OAK (7) - Very high ceiling, when everyone agrees he was a terrible pick, get in on the ground floor
Jeremy Maclin, WR, PHI (10) - Lands in a great passing game without a true #1 WR
Matthew Stafford, QB, DET (9) - Hopefully he'll buy a house next door to Calvin's
Shonn Greene, RB, NYJ (14) - Jets RB coach said he was #1 back on his board
Percy Harvin, WR, MIN (15) - Being in an offense with All Day gives him even more big play potential
Brian Robiskie, WR, CLE (11) - Edwards should keep him facing single coverage
Aaron Curry, LB, SEA (13) - De-franchising LeRoy Hill opens up weakside possibility for him
Mark Sanchez, QB, NYJ (20) - Should be starting by midseason
Jarett Dillard, WR, JAX (8) - Very disappointed in his slide, but I'm not doubting what I saw
Rey Maualuga, LB, CIN (19) - Uncontested MLB on a bad team
Kenny Britt, WR, TEN (17) - Landed in a bad passing offense and he's not a hands catcher
Mike Thomas, WR, JAX (16) - Will start out as a slot guy, but they'll realize they have a starter
James Laurinaitis, LB, STL (25) - Should have a ton of tackle opportunity
Austin Collie, WR, IND (33) - Perfect landing spot, will be very productive in the slot and major upside if injuries hit the WR corps
Travis Beckum, TE, NYG (34) - Could be de facto #2 target a la Keller if Nicks or Hixon doesn't develop
Brandon Pettigrew, TE, DET (21) - Will start right away and be a serviceable fantasy TE
Josh Freeman, QB, TB (30) - Moves up because so many of the 2nd tier RBs and TEs fell in the draft
Gartrell Johnson, RB, SD (35) - Could position himself as heir to LT
Shawn Nelson, TE, BUF (26) - Decent landing spot, will move up in the pecking order after TO is gone
Brandon Tate, WR, NE (29) - Character issues less of a concern in this culture
Juaquin Iglesias, WR, CHI (31) - Has a chance to emerge as a favorite target for Cutler
Jared Cook , TE, TEN (18) - Fall down the board + landing spot = fall down my board
Bernard Scott, RB, CIN (43) - Third round talent with long term opportunity
Chase Coffman, TE, CIN (24) - Ben Utecht, but better and more durable - not in an offense that uses the TE a lot
James Casey, TE, HOU (13) - Like Dillard, disappointed in fall, but not completely giving up on the talent
William Moore, S, ATL (49) - Will get to gamble in that defense and he'll be an instant starter
Kenny McKinley, WR, DEN (38) - Marshall is unlikely to get an extension in Denver
Cornelius Ingram, TE, PHI (36) - Most talented TE on the roster by far
Patrick Chung, S, NE (40) - Should assume the Rodney Harrison role
Javon Ringer, RB, TEN (23) - Either Henry or White is probably gone, and Ringer could be better than whichever one remains
Louis Delmas, S, DET (41) - Will be on the field a ton and loves to play run support
Andre Brown, RB, NYG (28) - Will push Bradshaw and Ware to get touches
Johnny Knox, WR, CHI (44) - Top contender to play the slot and starter upside
Ramses Barden, WR, NYG (48) - Like Beckum, could seize long term opportunity if Nicks/Hixon falter
DeAndre Levy, LB, DET (NR) - Can't ignore someone with the chance to be the starting MLB on a terrible team
Larry English, OLB, SD (68) - You have to wonder about Merriman's long term future in San Diego now
Mike Wallace, WR, PIT (46) - Ward's extension means he'll have to wait, but Sweed has someone to push him to start in the future
Cedric Peerman, RB, BAL (22) - Could pull a Tashard Choice and push his way into earning touches in a crowded backfield
James Davis, RB, CLE (62) - Plays a smaller Jamal Lewis and has a shot to replace him in time
Brian Orakpo, DE/OLB, WAS (32) - Didn't land in a 3-4, hope for him to be listed as a DE (even though there's talk of SLB) if you own him
Everette Brown, DE, CAR (39) - Less fantasy potential as a DE, but will play even angrier now
Michael Johnson, DE, CIN (47) - Big time upside and should get to start soon
Gerald McRath, LB, TEN (73) - Lands one of the teams with the weakest MLB corps
Tyrone McKenzie, LB, NE (74) - Terrific shot to start next to Mayo in time, draft him if you own Guyton
Rashad Jennings, RB, JAX (27) - Could get Fred Taylor's old role if MJD doesn't make a smooth transition to full-time back
Mike Goodson, RB, CAR (42) - On one hand, he's on a team with two great young backs ahead of him. On the other, he's on the best running team in the league
Mohamed Massaquoi, WR, CLE (56) - Won't get a shot unless/until Edwards gets traded/leaves
Deon Butler, WR, SEA (79) - Will be Seattle's super slot receiver like the guy whose records he broke in Happy Valley
Dominique Edison, WR, TEN (70) - How long before they realize he has Britt's size and speed with better hands?
Pat White, QB/ATH, MIA (55) - Worth taking if you own Henne, but my money is not on White to win that job
Clint Sintim, LB, NYG (69) - Could he eventually replace Antonio Pierce?
Clay Matthews, OLB, GB (59) - Overrated, but will be on the field a lot
Zach Miller, TE, JAX (72) - Might success where Marcedes Lewis has failed and become biggest target in J'ville
Sammie Stroughter, WR, TB (80) - Will be a great slot guy from day one, and could get a shot if Bryant leaves or Clayton is Clayton
Glen Coffee, RB, SF (61) - Still less than sold on him, but must draft for Gore owners
Stephen McGee, QB, DAL (54) - Big fantasy upside if Romo gets hurt, and for the long haul
Brooks Foster, WR, STL (86) - Only WR drafted on a WR poor team
Dudley Guice, WR, TEN (45) - Like Edison, has a shot to step if Britt's hands let him down
Arian Foster, RB, HOU (81) - Houston didn't draft a back, but Kubiak learned that you don't need in Denver
Connor Barwin, DE, HOU (50) - Third down pass rusher + Goal line TE = intriguing fantasy prospect
Nate Davis, QB, SF (82) - Lands in a spot where he could conceivably compete to start in a year or two
Eron Riley, WR, BAL (71) - Major athletic upside and Baltimore didn't draft a WR
Derrick Williams, WR, DET (67) - Promise of potential role next to Calvin is offset by lack on natural receiving skills
Jason Williams, LB, DAL (NA) - Once Keith Brooking is out of gas, Williams will get a shot to start inside
Aaron Kelly, WR, ATL (37) - Fell out of the draft, but there's a WR spot up for grabs in Atlanta
Patrick Turner, WR, MIA (97) - I wish I liked the talent better, because the situation is terrific
Malcolm Jenkins, DB, NO (66) - Best fantasy potential of any CB in the draft
Aaron Maybin, DE, BUF (52) - Good physical upside, but is it worth carrying a developmental DE for 2-3 years?
Brian Cushing , LB, HOU (51) - Doomed to play the strong side, will be overdrafted on first round status
Robert Ayers, DE, DEN (64) - Was never highly productive in college, but will be an every-down guy
Scott McKillop, LB, SF (84) - Spot next to Patrick Willis is there for the taking long term
Jarron Gilbert, DT, CHI (89) - Top five DT potential, not landing on 3-4 team helps his fantasy stock
Javarris Williams, RB, KC (NA) - Average physical prospect, but could get a chance if LJ is cut
Rhett Bomar, QB, NYG (NA) - Worth carrying as a developmental prospect, what does this say about Andre Woodson?
Jeremiah Johnson, RB, HOU (60) - Below Foster because he's not a short yardage back, but could win the backup job
Devin Moore, RB, SEA (NA) - Even though he's only a third down back, it's hard to be sold on the current Seattle backfield
Brandon Gibson, WR, PHI (NA) - Good passing offense, but too similar to Avant
Louis Murphy, WR, OAK (57) - Will likely just blend in on a team stacked with fast WRs
Kory Sheets, RB, SF (58) - Fell out of the draft, but Coffee is overrated and Sheets could push him in camp
Brian Hartline, WR, MIA (NA) - He's not as athletic as his numbers and he came out too early, but will get a shot
Kevin Ogletree, WR, DAL (77) - Came out too early, but landed on a team without a proven WR2
Davon Drew, TE, BAL (NA) - He'll get to develop while Heap is playing out the string and L.J. Smith is not the answer
Chris Ogbonnaya, RB, STL (NA) - Don't be shocked if he emerges as primary backup to Jackson
Derek Kinder, WR, CHI (NA) - Once highly touted, has a chance to move up the depth chart quickly
LaRod Stephens-Howling, RB, ARI (NA) - Don't be surprised if he makes the team and becomes Leon Washington lite
Quentin Lawrence, WR, KC (NA) - Lots of opportunity up for grabs in WR friendly offense
Anthony Hill, TE, HOU (98) - Could be modestly productive as the only true inline TE on the team.
Marcus Freeman, LB, CHI (76) - Good chase LB, but Briggs has the weak side locked down
Jasper Brinkley, LB, MIN (78) - Only seems to fit at MLB, could have potential if Henderson doesn't come all the way back
Tom Brandstater, QB, DEN (NA) - Does McDaniels see some Cassel in him?
Demetrius Byrd, WR, SD (NA) - Questions about his health after car accident, but nothing is certain in long term Charger WR picture
Curtis Painter, QB, IND (NA) - Good shot to become the new Sorgi
Keith Null, QB, STL (NA) - Unimpressive physical prospect, but will get a chance to become future backup, maybe even start?
Alphonso Smith, CB, DEN (93) - Has the perfect mentor in Champ Bailey

Best of the Rest

Chip Vaughn, SS, NO (92) - Can he push Roman Harper to FS?
Julian Edelman, WR, NE (NA) - New Welker in the making?
Jordan Norwood, WR, CLE (NA) - Consistent hands and plenty of opportunity in Cleveland
Stephen Hodge, LB, DAL (NA) - Less athletic, but more instinctive than Jason Williams
Tiquan Underwood, WR, JAX (NA) - Special teams will keep him on the roster, long term opportunity at the position
Nate Swift, WR, DEN (NA) - Gritty WR could be a big physical slot guy
Quan Cosby, WR, CIN (91) - Should stick as a useful slot receiver/return man
Nick Reed, LB, SEA (99) - Might become backup to oft-injured Tatupu
Antone Smith, WR, ??? (90) - Hard to count out a back with his physical ability
Frantz Joseph, LB, OAK (63) - Love the player, but he went undrafted and I hate the fantasy situation
Ian Johnson, RB, MIN (53) - Could be AD's backup next year if he can hang around
Jason Phillips , LB, BAL (83) - Has to contend with Gooden to be Ray-Ray's heir
Darius Passmore , WR, ??? (75) - Lots of speed and athleticism, could make a roster
Marko Mitchell, WR, WAS (100) - Got drafted, but too inconsistent for my liking.
Darry Beckwith, LB, SD (65) - Good opportunity at ILB in San Diego, but it's hard to carry UDFA LBs.
Dobson Collins, WR, SF (NA) - May make the roster if Bruce retires after all.
Aaron Brown, RB, DET (NA) - May end up being the backup once the dust settles in camp.