The depth at wide receiver will lead to a lot upside developmental types being available at the end of rookie drafts, if not as waiver wire pickups through the summer. I have a lot of quarterbacks in the back half of the 100, but the ones drafted to start early will go higher and push value down the board. Practice squad projects at RB and TE are weaker than usual, while there will be plenty of opportunity and talent at IDP positions late in rookie drafts. Let's wrap this thing up.
The Bloom 100 is ranked with the following type of dynasty fantasy football league in mind:
- Full IDP lineups including DT and CB
- PPR, start 3 WR
- Deep lineups and rosters
Of course, depending on your league scoring and settings, the placement of some positions can change, but the tier breaks and rankings within position should be good to use across all league formats.
Previously: Pre-Draft 1-25 Pre-Draft 26-50
51. Chris Borland, LB, Wisconsin - Undersized LB who might not be a three-down backer, but is always around the ball
52. Matt Hazel, WR, Coastal Carolina - Plays bigger and faster than his combine numbers
53. Quincy Enunwa, WR, Nebraska - Has NFL body, tools and was touchdown producer
54. Troy Niklas, TE, Notre Dame - Has terrific hands/ball skills, but looked sluggish. Lack of experience hides upside?
55. Jeff Janis, WR, Saginaw Valley St. - Outstanding tools, but has a ways to go on the finer points of playing WR
56. Crockett Gillmore, TE, Colorado State - Won't ever threaten fantasy top 6-8, but ultra-competent all-around TE
57. CJ Fiedorowicz, TE, Iowa - Like Gillmore, has enough skill to put up numbers in right spot, but lacking high ceiling
58. Shaq Evans, WR, UCLA - Thickly built and good overall athleticism, but needs some polish
59. Tim Flanders, RB, Sam Houston St. - His fluid, gliding cuts and initial burst look promising for a small school back
60. Michael Campanaro, WR, Wake Forest - Discount Landry/Abbrederis, could catch a ton of passes in right offense
61. Calvin Pryor, S, Louisville - Classic "in the box" safety who should make and give up a lot of big plays
62. Terrance West, RB, Towson - I don't see it, but NFL might draft West high to give ready-made opportunity
63. Kyle Van Noy, LB, BYU - Won't be ultra-productive, but will stay on field and produce in all aspects of LB play
64. Derek Carr, QB, Fresno St. - Sure to be gone a lot earlier in rookie drafts, play outside of structure limits upside
65. John Brown, WR, Pittsburg St - Small and from a small school, but very fast, precise, and driven
66. Jimmy Garoppolo, QB, Eastern Illinois - Like Carr, will go earlier than this, but reaction to pressure could be fatal flaw
67. Logan Thomas, QB, Virginia Tech - Chances of hitting might be low, but projects as valuable FF QB if he does
68. Kofi Hughes, WR, Indiana - In Latimer's shadow, but big and physically gifted
69. James Wilder Jr, RB, Florida St. - Massive hard-nosed back with surprising quickness could carve out a role
70. Yawin Smallwood, LB, Connecticut - Rangy LB who can get after QB, but needs more rugged edge
71. Christian Kirksey, OLB, Iowa - Coverage ability, athleticism gives him IDP upside
72. James White, RB, Wisconsin - Good all-around back who will contribute, but not starter material
73. Raijon Neal, RB, Tennessee - Like White, can help a team, but looks like quality NFL depth at best
74. AC Leonard, TE, Tennessee St. - You see his elite athleticism flash on tape, but not nearly often enough
75. Kyle Fuller, CB, Virginia Tech - Rookie corner rule plus versatility makes Fuller worth a late pick in deep IDP
76. Geraldo Boldewijn, WR, Boise State - Likely UDFA has long frame and quickness to create high ceiling
77. DJ Coles, WR, Virginia Tech - Huge and fast/quick enough to intrigue, but destined for practice squad
78. Deone Buccanon, S, Washington State - Has profile to make big plays and can hang in coverage
79. Larry Webster, TE?, Bloomsburg - Might be next basketball-to-TE convert, might be drafted as DE
80. Shayne Skov, LB, Stanford - Projects more as classic two-down thumper, but possible starter
81. Dri Archer, WR, Kent State - Speed to burn, but tiny and not elusive, return yards special
82. De'Anthony Thomas, RB, Oregon - Like Archer, NFL can use him, but gadget player, not core piece
83. Jake Murphy, TE, Utah - Tough with good hands over the middle, but very limited fantasy upside
84. Arthur Lynch, TE, Georgia - Like Murphy, good possession receiver, but a supporting cast type
85. Aaron Murray, QB, Georgia - Will never be elite, but tough runner, smart extension of coach type QB
86. David Fales, QB, San Jose St. - Anticipation mitigates arm strength issues, mentally tough. Low ceiling
87. Erik Lora, WR, Eastern Illinois - Crafty possession receiver who was Garoppolo's best friend on field
88. Stephen Houston, RB, Indiana - Terrific tools, but not a very resourceful runner. Poor man's Knile Davis
89. Mike Davis, WR, Texas - Vertical speed/deep ball specialist, outside shot to be more than that
90. Christian Jones, LB, Florida State - Three-down LB skillset/tools, but not very productive in college
91. Ha-Ha Clinton-Dix, S, Alabama - Will be first safety drafted, but more of a centerfielder
92. Tyler Gaffney, RB, Stanford - 40 time will catch NFL attention, but probably just a role player at best
93. Tom Savage, QB, Pittsburgh - Arm and size may get him "QB of future" label, which has some value
94. Dee Ford, OLB, Auburn - Sack-heavy leagues will put him a lot higher, tackle-heavy no interest
95. TJ Jones, WR, Notre Dame - Solid NFL career ahead of him, but Brandon Gibson upside at best
96. Devin Street, WR, Pittsburgh - Lanky and not physical or explosive, but could developed into more
97. David Fluellen, RB, Toledo - Big back with good feet, balance, but nothing special. Backup potential
98. Zach Bauman, RB, Northern Arizona - Has some Darren Sproles moments, practice squad stash
99. George Atkinson, RB, Notre Dame - Slasher with great speed could stick in zone blocking scheme
100. Kevin Pierre-Louis, LB, Boston College - Another LB who can run and stay on field in every situation