Rookie Scouting Profile: Tucker Kraft
FullTime Fantasy Rookie Scouting Profile: Tucker Kraft Tucker Kraft (TE) South Dakota State Height Weight 40-Time DOB NFL Draft Dynasty ADP NFL Comp 6-5 254 4.69 11/03/2000 Round 3 (78) 4.07 Pat Friermuth College Production As a freshman in 2020,
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Rookie Scouting Profile: Stetson Bennett
FullTime Fantasy Rookie Scouting Profile: Stetson Bennett Stetson Bennett (QB) Georgia Height Weight 40-Time DOB NFL Draft Dynasty ADP NFL Comp 5-11 192 4.67 10/28/1997 Round 4 (128) 6.04 Nick Mullens College Production During the 2020 season, Bennett took over as the starting quarterback for the Georgia Bulldogs when D’wan Mathis was benched due to poor performance. In the remaining eight games of the season, he started every game and threw for a modest 1174 yards on 158 attempts with a completion rate of 54.4%. He averaged 7.4 yards per pass, threw eight touchdowns, and was sacked four times, earning a QB rating of 79.5. Additionally, he carried the ball 23 times for a total of 101 yards, averaging 4.4 yards per rush. In his senior year in 2021, Bennett began the season as the backup quarterback to transfer JT Daniels. However, Daniels suffered an injury after just one game, giving Bennett a second opportunity to start. He capitalized on the chance, starting in 13 games and throwing for 2637 yards on 261 attempts. Bennett had a 64% completion rate and an average of 10.1 yards per pass, adding 27 touchdowns to his tally. He was sacked nine times and boasted an impressive QB rating of 120.8. Bennett also contributed to the ground game, carrying the ball 46 times for 347 yards, averaging 7.5 yards per rush. His impressive performances helped lead the Bulldogs to the 2022 College Football Playoff National Championship game, where they faced Alabama in a rematch. In a surprising move, Bennett decided to remain at Georgia instead of entering the draft, and in his fifth and final year as a senior in 2022, he played in 13 games. He had an outstanding season, throwing for 3430 yards on 395 attempts with a completion rate of 67.8% for an average of 8.7 yards per pass. He also recorded 20 TDs, 9 sacks, and a QB rating of 105.4. Additionally, he added 49 rushes for a total of 224 yards, averaging 4.6 yards per run. The Dynasty Football World Championships Orphans are now on sale! Click HERE to enter the Orphans lobby and get teams up to 50% OFF! Strengths • Displays confidence and focus in big games. • A great leader. • Comfortable coming off primary read when necessary. • Utilizes pump fakes to manipulate cornerbacks in high/low concepts. •nMakes throws with excellent anticipation from the pocket. • Shows great athleticism and speed once he becomes a runner. Concerns • Tends to hold the ball too long • Mechanics can disappear when under pressure and pushed off his spot • Tiny size at 5-11 and 190 lbs may make it challenging to stay healthy in the pocket, especially when not playing behind a strong offensive line • Arm strength is decent but lacks ideal strength, leading to accuracy issues when he can’t or won’t set his feet • Needs to work on lowering trajectory on deep throws, as some of his throws have too much air. Fantasy Outlook Bennett is barely being drafted in Dynasty Rookie drafts. He landed in a nice spot to learn and develop with the Rams but his physical limitations and stature may prove to be too much when it comes to being an NFL starter. Also, Bennett is already 25 years old. That won’t help his dynasty stock. Most likely, this will be another case of a very good college quarterback who simply doesn’t pan out the same way in the pros. That said, there is enough arm talent and leadership to justify rostering Bennett in Superflex dynasty leagues that have expansive rosters. Check out where Stetson Bennett lands in Scott Atkins’ Updated Dynasty Football Rankings. Also, see where Jody Smith ranks him in his 2023 Superflex Rookie Rankings. Other Rookie Profiles Bijan Robinson Jaxon Smith-Njigba Jordan Addison Quentin Johnston Jahmyr Gibbs C.J. Stroud Bryce Young Zach Charbonnet Zay Flowers Anthony Richardson Josh Downs Michael Mayer Zach Evans Will Levis Devon Achane Kendre Miller Sean Tucker Jalin Hyatt Marvin Mims Kayshon Boutte Tank Bigsby Israel Abanikanda Dalton Kincaid Luke Musgrave Rashee Rice Roschon Johnson Tyjae Spears Cedric Tillman Sam LaPorta Eric Gray Chase Brown Hendon Hooker Jonathan Mingo Jayden Reed Luke Schoonmaker Tank Dell Brenton Strange JOIN OUR MAILING LIST! GET THE LATEST ARTICLES & UPDATES Subscribe to our FREE newsletter – Breaking Fantasy news & site updates! Like and share our new Facebook page! Be sure to pay attention to our giveaways for your shot at some sweet prizes!
Rookie Scouting Profile: Brenton Strange
FullTime Fantasy Rookie Scouting Profile: Brenton Strange Brenton Strange (TE) Penn State Height Weight 40-Time DOB NFL Draft Dynasty ADP NFL Comp 6-4 253 4.70 12/27/2000 Round 2.30 5.05 Foster Moreau College Production Brenton Strange, a former 3-star recruit by
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Rookie Scouting Profile: Tank Dell
FullTime Fantasy Rookie Scouting Profile: Tank Dell Nathaniel “Tank” Dell (WR) Houston Height Weight 40-Time DOB NFL Draft Dynasty ADP NFL Comp 5-8 165 4.49 10/29/1999 Round 3.06 4.12 Darnell Mooney College Production Dell committed to Alabama A&M after graduating
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Rookie Scouting Profile: Luke Schoonmaker
FullTime Fantasy Rookie Scouting Profile: Luke Schoonmaker Luke Schoonmaker (TE) Michigan Height Weight 40-Time DOB NFL Draft Dynasty ADP NFL Comp 6-5 251 4.63 09/28/1998 Round 2 (58) 5.03 Daniel Bellinger College Production Luke Schoonmaker was a three-star recruit from
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Rookie Scouting Profile: Jayden Reed
FullTime Fantasy Rookie Scouting Profile: Jayden Reed Jayden Reed (WR) Michigan State Height Weight 40-Time DOB NFL Draft Dynasty ADP NFL Comp 5-11 187 4.45 04/28/2000 Day 2 3.11 Brandin Cooks College Production Despite earning All-State accolades at Metea Valley
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Rookie Scouting Profile: Jonathan Mingo
FullTime Fantasy Rookie Scouting Profile: Jonathan Mingo Jonathan Mingo (WR) Ole Miss Height Weight 40-Time DOB NFL Draft Dynasty ADP NFL Comp 6-2 220 4.46 04/20/2001 Day 2 4.10 Anquan Boldin College Production A four-star, All-State recruit out of Brandon High in Branon, Mississippi. Mingo chose to remain home and enroll at Mississippi over Notre Dame, Arkansas, and Memphis. He caught 39 passes for 551 yards and four touchdowns in 2019 and 2020. Prior to his junior year, Mingo was named to Phil Steele’s preseason All-SEC second team but was limited to just six games with a broken left foot. He stayed healthy in his final season, starting 12 games and posting a 51/861/5 line. The Dynasty Football World Championships Orphans are now on sale! Click HERE to enter the Orphans lobby and get teams up to 50% OFF! Strengths • Outstanding size and speed drew multiple comparisons to fellow Ole Miss WR DK Metcalf. • 96th percentile Speed Score, 91st percentile Burst Score, 91st percentile vert, and 92nd vert. • Strong, physical player who will win in contested catch situations. Also benched a massive 22 reps at the Combine (96th percentile). • Good route runner with better feet than expected for a player of his size. • Set a school record with 247 receiving yards (9 catches, 2 TDs). • One of only 5 wide receivers in this class with an RAS (relative athletic score) over 90. Concerns • Very modest numbers in four SEC seasons. • Below average agility and wing span (75 3/4) is quite small for a player who is 6-2, 220. • Doesn’t always get off the line with ease, particularly against tight press coverage. • 36th percentile three-cone. • Inconsistent hands. Fantasy Outlook Most draftniks had Jonathan Mingo as a potential Day 2 pick, but his selection at 2.08 as the WR5 was quite a surprise. There’s a lot to like about Mingo’s imposing frame. Also, he’s a tough, physical runner who has drawn comparisons to Anquan Boldin and Deebo Samuel. There’s also some Laviska Shenault to Mingo’s game, and as luck would have it, Mingo is now in Carolina with Shenault. After jettisoning D.J. Moore this offseason, the depth chart is wide open in Carolina. Mingo should open the season as a top-3 wideout with No. 1 WR potential. The early second-round draft value makes Mingo a screaming value in the fourth round. Expect his rookie ADP to fly up. He’s a player to also keep in mind as a late-round target for the rebuilding Carolina Panthers. Other Rookie Profiles Bijan Robinson Jaxon Smith-Njigba Jordan Addison Quentin Johnston Jahmyr Gibbs C.J. Stroud Bryce Young Zach Charbonnet Zay Flowers Anthony Richardson Josh Downs Michael Mayer Zach Evans Will Levis Devon Achane Kendre Miller Sean Tucker Jalin Hyatt Marvin Mims Kayshon Boutte Tank Bigsby Israel Abanikanda Dalton Kincaid Luke Musgrave Rashee Rice Roschon Johnson Tyjae Spears Cedric Tillman Sam LaPorta Eric Gray Chase Brown Hendon Hooker JOIN OUR MAILING LIST! GET THE LATEST ARTICLES & UPDATES Subscribe to our FREE newsletter – Breaking Fantasy news & site updates! Like and share our new Facebook page! Be sure to pay attention to our giveaways for your shot at some sweet prizes!
2023 NFL Draft Round 1 Fantasy Grades
Now that the draft’s first round is complete, it’s time to look at how the teams did. Adam Krautwurst does just that from a fantasy football perspective. Adam’s 2023 NFL Draft Grades evaluates the fantasy stocks for the skill position players selected in Round One. This article is written by Adam Krautwurst. Show Adam some love on Twitter by giving him a follow. Carolina Panthers: QB Bryce Young Scouting Profile | VIDEO Profile The Carolina Panthers finally secured the franchise quarterback they’ve sought since Cam Newton. Bryce Young finds himself in a favorable situation with former NFL quarterbacks as his head coach Frank Reich and quarterbacks coach Josh McCown. These coaches witnessed Young’s conduct, ability to absorb information, and gameplay. Considering these factors, his physical stature becomes less significant. He ranks as my second-best quarterback in this class, so this selection is not a stretch. Dynasty Pre-Draft Rookie Rank: QB1, Rookie Draft Pick #10. (Post-draft rookie rankings will be completed immediately following the completion of the draft.) Jody’s Superflex Rookie Rank: QB1, Rookie Draft Pick #2. (These will be constantly updated throughout the weekend.) Scott’s Dynasty Startup Rank: QB9. Overall pick # (coming soon). Grade B+ Houston Texans: QB CJ Stroud Scouting Profile | VIDEO Profile The Texans were in need of a quarterback after parting ways with Deshaun Watson, and C.J. Stroud can immediately thrive in an offense with a solid offensive line and Dameon Pierce behind him or alongside him. I believe Stroud will emerge as the top quarterback from this class. Dynasty Pre-Draft Rookie Rank: QB2, Rookie Draft Pick #11. (Post-draft rookie rankings will be completed immediately following the completion of the draft.) Jody’s Superflex Rookie Rank: QB2, Rookie Draft Pick #3. (These will be constantly updated throughout the weekend.) Scott’s Dynasty Startup Rank: QB11. Overall pick # (coming soon). Grade A+ The Dynasty Football World Championships Orphans are now on sale! Click HERE to enter the Orphans lobby and get teams up to 50% OFF! Indianapolis Colts: QB Anthony Richardson Scouting Profile | VIDEO Profile General manager Chris Ballard values exceptional qualities. He just drafted the most talented quarterback prospect of all time, and Anthony Richardson has landed in a favorable situation under the guidance of new head coach Shane Steichen, who previously mentored Jalen Hurts and Justin Herbert. However, I have doubts about Richardson’s passing ability. It will take him several years to develop that aspect of his game. (Editor’s note: We’re sorry Colts fans. We know you’re excited and so are we. We desperately want to be proven wrong here because they swung for the parking lot and he will be fun to watch! Colts HC Shane Steichen commented that the only way to develop is with reps, so look for him to get his chance early.) Dynasty Pre-Draft Rookie Rank: QB3, Rookie Draft Pick #12. (Post-draft rookie rankings will be completed immediately following the completion of the draft.) Jody’s Superflex Rookie Rank: QB3, Rookie Draft Pick #7. (These will be constantly updated throughout the weekend.) Scott’s Dynasty Startup Rank: QB13. Overall pick # (coming soon). Grade C with A+ upside Atlanta Falcons: RB Bijan Robinson Scouting Profile | VIDEO Profile Typically, selecting a running back in the top 10 wouldn’t receive an “average” grade, but it’s difficult to criticize this pick too much, considering Bijan Robinson‘s outstanding performance in 2022. Weighing 220 pounds, he is an impressive athlete who forced a record 104 missed tackles and earned a 95.3 PFF grade. The Falcons will use Bijan to the max. He could lead the league in carries as a rookie. Dynasty Pre-Draft Rookie Rank: RB1, Rookie Draft Pick #1. (Post-draft rookie rankings will be completed immediately following the completion of the draft.) Jody’s Superflex Rookie Rank: RB1, Rookie Draft Pick #1. (These will be constantly updated throughout the weekend.) Scott’s Dynasty Startup Rank: RB3. Overall pick # (coming soon). Grade A Detroit Lions: RB Jahmyr Gibbs Scouting Profile | VIDEO Profile Jahmyr Gibbs is the second-ranked running back on the Big Board, but he barely makes the top 40 prospects overall. While he was projected as a potential late first-round pick, choosing him with the 12th overall pick is a significant reach. However, he can contribute in the passing game, having caught 103 passes for 1,215 receiving yards over the past three seasons. Dynasty Pre-Draft Rookie Rank: RB3, Rookie Draft Pick #5. (Post-draft rookie rankings will be completed immediately following the completion of the draft.) Jody’s Superflex Rookie Rank: RB2, Rookie Draft Pick #5. (These will be constantly updated throughout the weekend.) Scott’s Dynasty Startup Rank: RB9. Overall pick # (coming soon). Grade C- Scott’s Dynasty take: I’d be shooting out tons of trade offers to De’Andre Swift owners immediately. They’re probably feeling deflated right now, but there’s a good chance that will be short-lived. There’s no doubt he’ll need to be shipped to a better situation and his stock should only go up from here. Seattle Seahawks: WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba Scouting Profile | VIDEO Profile Jaxon Smith-Njigba joins a roster that already features DK Metcalf and Tyler Lockett. There is some overlap with Lockett, who primarily played as the Seahawks’ slot receiver. Nevertheless, the Seahawks can rotate Lockett and JSN between inside and outside positions, while Metcalf maintains his role. Additionally, Seattle continues to enhance their offensive talent, with the emergence of Kenneth Walker III as a 1,000-yard back in his rookie season and the acquisition of bookend offensive tackles in the previous draft. Smith-Njigba forms an excellent trio, making the Seahawks a formidable offense, as long as Smith performs at the same level as last year. Dynasty Pre-Draft Rookie Rank: WR1, Rookie Draft Pick #2. (Post-draft rookie rankings will be completed immediately following the completion of the draft.) Jody’s Superflex Rookie Rank: WR1, Rookie Draft Pick #4. (These will be constantly updated throughout the weekend.) Scott’s Dynasty Startup Rank: WR19. Overall pick # (coming soon). Grade B+ Los Angeles Chargers: WR Quentin Johnston Scouting Profile | VIDEO Profile The Chargers acquire
Rookie Scouting Profile: Hendon Hooker
FullTime Fantasy Rookie Scouting Profile: Hendon Hooker Hendon Hooker (QB) Tennessee Height Weight 40-Time DOB NFL Draft Dynasty ADP NFL Comp 6-3 217 4.77 01/13/1998 Late 1-2 5.02 Geno Smith College Production After winning a pair of state titles at Dudley High School in Greensboro, North Carolina, and accruing over 9,000 yards of offense, Hendon Hooker enrolled at Virginia Tech in 2018. Hooker didn’t attempt a pass in his redshirt freshman season but rushed for 57 yards and one TD. The following season, he started eight games, completing 61.1% of his passes for 1,555 yards and a 13-to-2 TD-to-INT ratio. The Hokies slipped to 5-6 in 2020 and Hooker chose to transfer to Tennessee, where his play blossomed. Hooker started 11 games in 2021 for the Volunteers, throwing for 2,945 yards, 31 touchdowns, and only two interceptions while rushing for 619 and another five scores. Following that, Hooker was added to the preseason Manning watch list and guided one of the nation’s top offenses before suffering a torn ACL against South Carolina. The Dynasty Football World Championships Orphans are now on sale! Click HERE to enter the Orphans lobby and get teams up to 50% OFF! Strengths • Very good size and athleticism. Hooker stood out as both a dual-threat option and as a potentially accurate pocket passer who should be able to play in any scheme. • Averaged 11.1 adjusted yards per attempt and boasted a 58-to-5 TD-to-INT ratio with a 178.3 QB Rate at Tennessee. • Very accurate passer, particularly on short and intermediate throws. Avoids turnovers. • In 2022, ranked second in FBS with a 123.0 NFL QB Rating and led the nation with 9.5 passing yards per attempt. • Leadership, character, and football IQ stood out. Reports indicate Hooker aced his interviews with multiple NFL teams this spring. Concerns • Already 25 years old and is coming off of a torn ACL. • Accuracy wanes noticeably on deep throws. • Due to offense at Tennessee, Hooker could experience significant growing pains when having to learn to read and digest a full NFL field. • Throwing mechanics disintegrate when Hooker is forced to escape the pocket and improvise on the run. Fantasy Outlook If Hendon Hooker was healthy he would be talked up as a top-3 signal caller in this class. That would put him into contention for a top-5 overall pick. There is a lot to like about Hooker’s tape, but he is a tad old and there is the concern of the torn left ACL sustained in November. That makes Hooker a likely second-round target. However, it would not be a surprise to see a team trade up into the late 20s to nab him. Assuming he fully recovers from the knee injury and keeps his mobility, I think Hooker is a very good value in Superflex leagues, where he can sometimes be nabbed in Round 3. His redraft value is TBD, but Hendon Hooker has talent I believe in and is a player I want to park on my dynasty rosters. Other Rookie Profiles Bijan Robinson Jaxon Smith-Njigba Jordan Addison Quentin Johnston Jahmyr Gibbs C.J. Stroud Bryce Young Zach Charbonnet Zay Flowers Anthony Richardson Josh Downs Michael Mayer Zach Evans Will Levis Devon Achane Kendre Miller Sean Tucker Jalin Hyatt Marvin Mims Kayshon Boutte Tank Bigsby Israel Abanikanda Dalton Kincaid Luke Musgrave Rashee Rice Roschon Johnson Tyjae Spears Cedric Tillman Sam LaPorta Eric Gray Chase Brown JOIN OUR MAILING LIST! GET THE LATEST ARTICLES & UPDATES Subscribe to our FREE newsletter – Breaking Fantasy news & site updates! Like and share our new Facebook page! Be sure to pay attention to our giveaways for your shot at some sweet prizes!