Rookie Scouting Profile: WR Drake London
Drake London (WR) USC Height Weight 40-Time DOB NFL Draft Dynasty ADP NFL Comp 6-4 219 – 07/24/2001 1 1.04 Mike Williams College Production A California All-State star in both football and basketball, London excelled in both sports at
College Production
A California All-State star in both football and basketball, London excelled in both sports at USC before solely focusing on football beginning in 2020. Made nine starts as a true freshman in 2019, catching 39-of-54 targets for 567 yards and five touchdowns. As a sophomore led the Trojans with 502 receiving yards during the abbreviated 2020 season and was named to the All-Pac 12 Second-Team. In 2021, broke out with an 88/1,084/7 showing in eight games before breaking his ankle on October 31 versus Arizona but was still named Pac 12 Offensive Player of the Year.
Strengths
• Excellent combination of size (6037, 219) and has the wheels to become an instant factor as a dangerous downfield option.
• Prototype X-receiver in the NFL.
• Routinely defeated double-teams.
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Rookie Scouting Profile: WR Chris Olave
Chris Olave (WR) Ohio State Height Weight 40-Time DOB NFL Draft Dynasty ADP NFL Comp 6-0 3/8 187 4.39 06/27/2000 1-2 1.05-1.10 Will Fuller College Production Formed a dynamic duo with fellow 2022 rookie Garrett Wilson, with whom
Chris Olave (WR) Ohio State
| Height | Weight | 40-Time | DOB | NFL Draft | Dynasty ADP | NFL Comp |
| 6-0 3/8 | 187 | 4.39 | 06/27/2000 | 1-2 | 1.05-1.10 | Will Fuller |
College Production
Formed a dynamic duo with fellow 2022 rookie Garrett Wilson, with whom he shares a strikingly similar size profile. Produced over 1,700 receiving yards and 26 scores during his senior season at Mission Hills (CA) and earned immediate playing time in seven games as a true freshman in 2018 at Ohio State. Earned Third-Team All-Big Ten honors as a sophomore as the favorite target for Justin Fields and posted a solid 48/840/12 line. Was one of the nation’s leading receivers during the abbreviated 2020 campaign. Set the Buckeyes’ all-time receiving touchdown record (35) in 2021 en-route to 65/936/13 season that garnered Second-Team Associated Press All-American accolades.
Strengths
• Superb route-runner. Speed, cutting ability, and quickness off the line are going to lead to a ton of downfield plays and wide-open opportunities. Creates room by….
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Rookie Scouting Profile: WR Treylon Burks
Treylon Burks (WR) Arkansas Height Weight 40-Time DOB NFL Draft Dynasty ADP NFL Comp 6-2 224 4.55 03/23/2000 1 top-5 A.J. Brown/Demaryius Thomas College Production The No. 1 recruit in the state of Arkansas in 2019, Burks elected to stay home and play for the Razorbacks over more vaunted programs like Clemson and Florida State. Was an immediate starter at Arkansas and developed into the program’s top wideout as a sophomore, leading the program in both catches (51) and yards (820) and earning Second-Team All-SEC accolades. Broke out as a junior, leading the Razorbacks once again in all receiving categories (66/1,104/11), including a school-record six 100-yard outings. Was named to the All-SEC First Team. Burks’ junior year resulted in a lofty 91.0 grade from Pro Football Focus, the fifth-highest grade for any wide receiver during the 2021 college season. Strengths • Ideal size/speed combination to develop into a dominant NFL possession receiver. • Has the frame and knows how to use his body to overpower smaller defensive backs and to win contested-catch situations. • Won’t be manhandled at the line of scrimmage. • Plus football IQ. • Played a ton of reps from the slot at Arkansas but offers inside/outside flexibility in the NFL. • Excellent route runner with enormous and trustworthy hands. • Excelled as a rusher in college and profiles as a plus dual-threat weapon in the NFL. • Destroyed a historically-talented Alabama defense (8/179/2.) • Deceptive speed looks far more potent than 4.55 time. Clocked at over 22 MPH in a game last season- one of the highest times recorded at any level. • 31.3% target share was in the 93rd-percentile. • Strength, stiff-arm, and open-field running should translate into a ton of RAC big plays. Weaknesses • Does not always quickly gain separation and needs to improve footwork making cuts. • 4.55 40-yard dash was fine for his size but a bit disappointing in a class filled with sub 4.4 options. • Needs work on release on the perimeter. • Limited route tree at Arkansas. • Blocking needs improvement, particularly from the outside spot. Fantasy Outlook Prior to the NFL Scouting Combine, Burks was the consensus 1.01 in dynasty leagues. Although his showing in Indianapolis was fine, many other players had more eye-catching showings, especially with the blazing speed times. Burks profiles as a solid X-receiver who can make an impact as a runner and could be a problematic mismatch out of the slot. Fantasy managers who loved Burks’ film have no reason to feel discouraged. Perhaps a sub 4.5 40 at Arkansas’s Pro Day would vault Burks back up into 1.01 ahead of Breece Hall. For now, he’s a solid dynasty investment anywhere in the top-5 and offers enough upside to be a top-40 option in redraft formats. Post-Draft Recap In a shocking draft-day trade, the Titans shipped off A.J. Brown to Philadelphia and selected Burks with the 18th overall pick, as the sixth first-round wide receiver. A healthy Burks drew some comps to Brown but it remains to be seen how his game translated to the NFL, especially in a low-volume Titans’ passing attack. Burks is still a solid first-round rookie-only pick and has the upside to be a promising mid-round target in dynasty start-ups. Other 2022 Rookie Profiles Breece Hall Isaiah Spiller
Rookie Scouting Profile: RB Breece Hall
Breece Hall (RB) Iowa State Height Weight 40-Time DOB NFL Draft Dynasty ADP NFL Comp 5-11 217 4.39 05/31/2001 1-2 1.01 Le’Veon Bell/ Matt Forte College Production Showcased workhorse potential in three seasons with the Cyclones. As the starter in 2020, rushed 279 times for 1,572 yards (5.6 ypc) and chipped in 23 receptions for an additional 180 yards, and totaled 23 touchdowns. Performed even better as a junior, taking 253 totes for 1,472 yards, 20 rushing TDs, and contributed another 36/302/3 through the air. Hall consistently stood out in all areas of the game and has an all-around skill set that matches up very well with today’s spread offenses in the NFL. Strengths Elite speed is indicated by posting a 97th-percentile 40-yard dash and speed score at the Combine. 5 of his 56 career TDs at Iowa State came from 75-plus yards. Fluid pass-catcher and pass protection skills are indicative of a three-down pro prospect. Posted a 94th-percentile burst score and has the vision and shiftiness to consistently break off big chunk plays. Hall’s 116.85 Speed Score was the second-highest of any skill position player at the Combine. Has the frame, size, and experience to be an effective NFL workhorse. Plus pass-catcher and short-yardage option. Weaknesses Stayed healthy at Iowa State but compiled nearly 600 touches in the past two seasons. Immediate production could be hampered if he has to improvise or compensate behind a poor offensive line. Will need to improve decisiveness in the backfield against faster NFL defenders Could be forced into a committee backfield if he slips out of the top-40 picks. Fantasy Outlook One of the biggest winners from the Combine, Hall fortified his pre-workout opinions of being the top running back of the 2022 draft class. He has the skill set to develop into a stellar three-down stud with plus pass-catching skills. Should be an immediate candidate to exceed 50 targets. Landing with a creative play-caller would be a plus as Hall has the speed, power, and hands to develop into an RB1 if he wins the starting job in camp. A sure-fire top-3 rookie-only pick, Breece Hall’s Combine showing improved his dynasty stock and he should see his start-up dynasty ADP rise into overall RB2 territory overall. Hall opened as the +200 favorite to be the first running back selected in the 2022 NFL Draft and that line quickly was bet down to -110. That’s a good indicator that there’s a solid consensus that Hall is viewed as the top option in a surprisingly deep class of ball-carriers. The only question now is when will teams be willing to pull the trigger? Expect Hall to go anywhere from the late part of the first round to (more likely) the first 10 picks of Round Two.
Preview: 2021 Rookie Wide Receivers Outlook – 1 of 2
Members enjoy this outlook of 2021 Rookie Wide Receivers Outlook to prepare you for your upcoming rookie dynasty drafts by our NFL Scouting Analyst Riley Bymaster. This Rookie Profile Feature is MEMBER ONLY and designed to help dynasty fantasy players evaluate the incoming crop of NFL Rookies. We’ll be releasing rookie profiles for all the prominent dynasty rookies, including Dynasty ADP, Dynasty Rankings, draft boards and more. Subscribe today and use the Promo TD30 for 30% off your first two months! The play of the 2020 rookie wide receiver class quickly rivaled that of the loaded 2014 class that included Odell Beckham, Mike Evans, and Allen Robinson. Coming off of a season where the world was formally introduced to Ceedee Lamb, Justin Jefferson, and Tee Higgins, among others, there is another set of uber-high expectations for the incoming rookie class. Be careful with going all in on the so-called depth of this group of wideouts as there are several well-known players who carry higher bust potentials than the community may believe. However, these first six receivers carry the top-heavy class. Ja’Marr Chase – LSU / 6’0” – 201 lbs Having opted out of the 2020 season, Chase left us salivating about his phenomenal 2019 year where compiled a whopping 1,780 yards on 84 receptions and 20 touchdowns. His teammate at the time, Vikings’ soon-to-be sophomore Justin Jefferson, was the clear-cut second option for the 2019 Tigers. Chase brings his running back-like frame to the position and is likely headed for the title of first receiver off the board in this year’s draft. On the field, Chase leaves little to be desired as he shows game-in and game-out what he brings to the table as an alpha wide receiver. He shows incredible hands and the ability to snatch and tuck the ball away quickly and safely. Chase’s ability to high-point the football and play above the rim is the best in the class, which will immediately translate to the NFL. He is solid after the catch and will shake a good number of tackles with the ball in his hands. Chase needs to improve the quickness in and out of his breaks, but he brings a well-rounded, elite skillset to the table. Grade: Elite starter Draft Projection: Top 10 Projected DFWC ADP: 1.02 Comparison: AJ Brown with a sprinkle of DJ Moore Bottom Line: Chase will enter the league and immediately become one of the top receivers in all the NFL. He is a sure-fire top 5 pick in every fantasy format with the potential of being a perennial All-Pro. Don’t pass on Ja’Marr Chase. Rashod Bateman – Minnesota/ 6’0” – 190 lbs The Minnesota product sat out most of the 2020 campaign after being diagnosed with COVID and losing 10 pounds in the process. After breaking out as a freshman with 700 yards and six touchdowns, Bateman and teammate Tyler Johnson roasted the rest of the BIG 10 throughout the 2019 season. Totaling over 1,200 yards and 11 touchdowns, Bateman proved to be a go-to receiver with significant room to grow. Bateman’s route running and ability to separate with ease will easily translate to the next level. He snags passes away from his frame and keeps his momentum in the process. He shows clean footwork in his releases off the line of scrimmage, which will give cover corners problems in the NFL. Bateman may struggle with fighting through contact with physical, handsy corner backs. He dominates in the short and middle areas of the field, but we would like to see him win vertically a bit more before he can take the next step into the elite group of NFL receivers. Grade: ???? Draft Projection: ???? Projected DFWC ADP: ???? Comparison: ???? Bottom Line: ???? This is reserved for our Premium Members. Click here to read the Member version or click here to subscribe. DeVonta Smith – Alabama / 6’1” – 170 lbs Deemed the “Slim Reaper” by many in the fantasy community, Smith is the newest product of the Crimson Tide wide receiver factory. After a Heisman-winning campaign in 2020 where he accounted for just under 1,900 yards, 117 catches, and 23 touchdowns, fewer concerns were raised about Smith’s razor-thin frame. He proved his worthiness of a first-round pick by dominating every single Saturday against tough SEC defenses. Smith is a fast player who likely falls between Jerry Jeudy and Henry Ruggs on the explosion scale. He holds the biggest catch radius in the class as he’s able to catch any pass within a 10-foot radius. Smith has elite body control and has no issues adjusting to back shoulder or poorly thrown balls. He is a shifty runner after the catch and was used quite often on smoke and tunnel screens. His run blocking vastly improved from 2019 to 2020. Smith’s only concern is slightly leaning into his breaks when running deep posts or digs, but his NFL receiver’s coach should be able to tighten the screws relatively easily. Grade: Solid starter Draft Projection: 1st Round Projected DFWC ADP: 1.04 Comparison: Calvin Ridley on theoretical steroids Bottom Line: Smith is a natural playmaker whose weight will matter less than many may believe. He is best suited to play opposite of another elite receiver and may take a season to develop into his full potential. He is no worse than a top-three receiver in the 2021 class. Jaylen Waddle – Alabama / 5’10” – 180 lbs One of the most debated prospects in recent years, Waddle’s best collegiate season came during his first year on campus where he totaled 848 yards and seven scores on 45 receptions. Keep in mind this came on a loaded offense with Jerry Jeudy, Henry Ruggs, DeVonta Smith, and Josh Jacobs. He suffered a brutal ankle injury against Tennessee during the 2020 season, which kept him off the field for the majority of the year. He hobbled his way through the national championship game which likely provided ambivalent feelings from scouts and NFL personnel.