Rookie Scouting Profile: Jaxon Smith-Njigba
FullTime Fantasy Rookie Scouting Profile: Jaxon Smith-Njigba (WR) Jaxon Smith-Njigba (WR) Ohio State Height Weight 40-Time DOB NFL Draft Dynasty ADP NFL Comp 6-1 196 4.52* 02/14/2002 1st 1.02 Amon-Ra St. Brown *Pro Day College Production Another five-star recruit out of Rockwall High School in Texas where he was named the 6A Player of the Year in 2019. Smith-Njiba played sparingly as a freshman, accumulating 49 yards on 10 grabs. Broke out in a huge way in 2021, amassing a Big Ten record 1,606 receiving yards. He also posted a record-breaking Rose Bowl performance with 15 receptions for 347 yards and three touchdowns while teammates Chris Olave and Garrett Wilson opted out of the game. Following 2021, Smith-Njigba earned third-team Big Ten and All-American honors. Smith-Njigba battled a hamstring injury in 2022 and recorded only four grabs. FFWC Dynasty Orphans are now on sale! Click HERE to enter the FFWC Dynasty League Orphans lobby and get teams up to 50% OFF! Strengths • Versatile inside/outside threat with premier hands and elite route-running capabilities from anywhere. • Outstanding hands catcher who also excels in contested-catch situations. • Gets into and out of breaks at top speed. Knack for finding weaknesses in zone coverage and always finds ways to get open. Tremendous instincts and feel. • Led NCAA in yards per route run in 2001 despite running 88.6% of his routes out of the slot and averaging 9.4 ADOT. • Does most of his damage out of the slot but has the instincts, speed, and route skills to be a formidable downfield weapon. Areas for Improvement • Lack of top-end speed. Posted just a 44th-percentile Speed Score. That may force NFL teams to see JSN as only a slot option. • 122.0 Burst Score is merely average (54th percentile). • Missed most of 2022 season with a hamstring injury and declined to run the 40 at the NFL Scouting Combine. • Had some concentration drops. Fantasy Outlook JSN has long been coveted as a potential PPR beast since his breakout 2021 campaign. Last year was certainly a disappointment but being timed between 4.48 and 4.53 in the 40 at Ohio State’s Pro Day quelled some of the concerns. If Smith-Njigba’s outstanding route-running and ability to exploit coverage gaps transfers to the NFL, he profiles as a potential slot monster in the Amon-Ra St. Brown/Keenan Allen mold. Smith-Njigba is a locked-in first-round talent who has a very good shot at being the first wide receiver selected in the 2022 NFL Draft. That warrants attention as the 1.02 overall in non-Superflex Dynasty Rookie drafts. Other Rookie Profiles Bijan Robinson 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: Bijan Robinson
FullTime Fantasy 2023 NFL Draft Rookie Scouting Profile: Bijan Robinson Bijan Robinson (RB) Texas Height Weight 40-Time DOB NFL Draft Dynasty ADP NFL Comp 5-11 215 4.46 01/30/2002 1st 1.01 Saquon Barkley College Production A five-star recruit out of Salpoint Catholic (AZ) where he compiled three consecutive seasons with 2000-plus rushing yards and averaged a robust 13.7 yards per tote figure. The Longhorns won the recruiting battle and Robinson starred immediately. Accumulated 705 rushing yards and 15 grabs as a true freshman in 2020. Was named a semi-finalist for the Doak Walker Award, Maxwell Award, and Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award in 2021. Won the Doak Walker in 2022 and garnered unanimous All-American honors as a junior. Leaves Texas as the school’s fourth-highest rusher and scorer (41 touchdowns). 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 • Three-down back with superlative size, power, speed (108.7-speed score), and all-around ability. • Consistently showcased elite vision, power, and decision-making ability. Possesses the strength and agility to be a plus short-yardage and red-zone option as both a runner and receiver. • Led nation in missed tackles forced (104) and boasted the second-highest overall RB grade per PFF. • Has the speed, size, and hands to be a problematic matchup as a receiver out of the backfield. Can stay on the field on all downs and game scripts. • Excellent footwork. Is able to make quick cuts and can fit any scheme. • Durable and tough. Gets stronger with more carries. Bell-cow back that kind take over and close out games without losing effectiveness. • Has the power to run over defensive backs. Can pop out of traffic and has enough long speed to take short gains to the house. Areas for Improvement • 89th-percentile speed score but lacks the elite top gear to separate from faster defensive backs. • Solid receiver but doesn’t always reel in catches with hands. • Can hold his own as a pass-blocker but will need to work to improve against bigger, faster NFL defensive ends and pass rushers. • Will have to learn to let plays develop and rely on blockers when accounting for much faster NFL defenders. Fantasy Outlook Bijan Robinson is poised to join Earl Campbell, Ricky Williams, Cedric Benson, and Jamaal Charles as the next great NFL and fantasy running back. Robinson has the perfect blend of size, speed, and power to excel. Plus, he’s a very good pass catcher who won’t need to come off the field. He’s been considered a can’t-miss prospect since his freshman year and his play has more than warranted the accolades. In early best-ball drafts, Robinson is often being nabbed as a first-round selection and top-three back. Even in SuperFlex dynasty rookie drafts, Bijan is the locked-in 1.01. One of the safest picks in the 2023 NFL Draft, Robinson could sneak into the top 10 but is a lock for Day One. In redrafts, Robinson is already contending for RB1 honors and should command and ADP near the 1/2 turn. There’s risk in being that bold, but the reward makes snagging Robinson tantalizing. Other Rookie Profiles 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 Sean Tucker Jalin Hyatt Marvin Mims Kayshon Boutte Tank Bigsby Israel Abanikanda Darnell Washington 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!
National League Rookie of the Year
After walking through the player pool for the fantasy baseball season, it’s time to switch gears to the betting market. My first stop is the National League Rookie of the Year awards. I used DraftKings Sportsbook as my point of reference for each player’s odds. Before we look at my National League Rookie of the Year candidates, please familiarize yourself with my 2023 fade list. Also, my 2023 bounce-back players , deep sleepers, breakout hitter of the year, and extensive preview of all 30 squads are invaluable resources. Finally, our 2023 MLB breakout pitchers list digs deep to give you an edge on draft day. And, of course, read who I picked to be the American League Rookie of the Year. 3B Jordan Walker, St. Louis Cardinals (+360) After making the Cardinals’ opening-day roster, Walker is the clear favorite to be the best rookie in the National League in 2023. He is a beast of a man who should have four-category success out of the gate. Walker smashes the ball, and many of his line drives will also league the park. I expect some early-season potholes, but his swing and stats should shine brightly after the season. Walker was also my breakout hitter of the year. OF Corbin Carroll, Arizona Diamondbacks (+400) Diamondback fans should fall in love with Carroll this year. His speed is electric, and his power will be much better than most believe. If he shaves off a few strikeouts, his batting average will also become a massive edge. I expect him to play well in his rookie campaign, and I wish I had him on more teams. I consider him on a similar path as Bobby Witt in 2022 while needing to prove he can stay on the field for 150 games at the major league level. 1B Miguel Vargas, Los Angeles Dodgers (+700) There is a lot to like about the future of Vargas. He was well respected in the high-stake drafts in Vegas, and I expect him to hit in a favorable part of the Dodgers’ batting order. His challenge in winning this award is that Jordan Walker and Corbin Carroll have a chance to post eye-popping stats, while Vargas projects to be a high-floor five-category player. On his side of the equation, he may outlast play them in volume of at-bats. OF Garrett Mitchell, Milwaukee Brewers (+3,000) Mitchell doesn’t get the attention of the top three players on this list, but he does have plenty of talent while offering elite speed and defense. In addition, his size (6’3” and 215 lbs.) screams much more power once he adds more loft. His first step in improvement at the major league is controlling the strike zone better. Mitchell needs to work his way up the Brewers’ batting order to increase his chance of winning. SP Kyle Harrison, San Francisco Giants (+6000) Harrison falls into the dark horse category for rookie of the year because he will start the season in the minors. If and when he makes the Giants’ starting rotation, his edge will be his ability to pile up massive strikeouts. His command wasn’t major league ready last year, inviting some up-and-down games once he reaches San Francisco. To read all the MLB TeamOutlooks detailed and analyzed by a high-stakes fantasy baseball legend, become a member today! You can either buy all the Outlooks as a downloadable for a one-time discounted price of $30 or Join the FullTime fam with a Monthly, 6-Month, or Annual Membership which includes everything we do for ALL SPORTS! This week only, use PROMO: SHAWN23 for an additional 15% off any package!3 GET THE UPDATES! Turn on your email notifications for Breaking Fantasy news alerts & site updates.
American League Rookie of the Year
After walking through the player pool for the fantasy baseball season, it’s time to switch gears to the betting market. My first stop is the American League Rookie of the Year awards. I used DraftKings Sportsbook as my point of reference for each player’s odds. Before we look at my American League Rookie of the Year candidates, please familiarize yourself with my 2023 fade list. Also, my 2023 bounce-back players , deep sleepers, breakout hitter of the year, and extensive preview of all 30 squads are invaluable resources. Finally, our 2023 MLB breakout pitchers list digs deep to give you an edge on draft day. 3B Gunnar Henderson, Baltimore Orioles (+225) Henderson is an enticing player this year while looking like he has a clear path to a starting job for the Orioles. He projects to have a 20/20 skill set out of the gate, but I question his ability to control the strike zone. I have him in the fade column in the fantasy market due to his draft cost, which also means I’m looking to beat him in this category based on his low odds. OF Masataka Yoshida, Boston Red Sox (+600) Yoshida has a proven floor in Japan and shined in the World Baseball Classic in March. I don’t see impact power with questionable upside in speed, requiring him to gain his edge by volume of at-bats in his rookie season in the United States. However, his approach grades well, indicating strength in his batting average. SS Anthony Volpe, New York Yankees (+750) A hot spring training and the New York fan base have pushed Volpe to the third betting chance over the last week or so. He looks poised to start the year with the Yankees, but Volpe must hit to keep the job. His glove and defense don’t have the edge over Oswaldo Peraza. Volpe brings a high upside in steals with a flyball swing path to the majors. There will be a learning curve in the majors, but I like his chances better than Gunnar Henderson if he sticks with New York all season. 1B Triston Casas, Boston Red Sox (+800) After researching Casas, I took the stance that Boston would use him as a platoon hitter until he improves against left-handed pitching. I like his expected power, but this game isn’t ready to make an impact in 2023. Casas could hit more than 20 home runs with 450 at-bats, but the overall depth of his production probably won’t be high enough to beat the best first-time players in the American League. SP Grayson Rodriguez, Baltimore Orioles (+1,000) I expect Rodriguez to hit the ground running in his rookie campaign, but the length of his innings pitched could lead to him pitching minimally in September while his top competition for this award gains momentum late in the season. His odds and potential ceiling pair up well in the betting market. Long Shot: DraftKings doesn’t have OF Esteury Ruiz of the Oakland A’s listed on the site, but I saw a +5,000 line at MGM Bet at the Mirage, and the Venetian’s sportsbook had Ruiz listed at +7,500 on their betting sheet (not sure of his actual odds at their location). Either way, Ruiz has impact speed, giving him a chance to lead the American League in stolen bases. In addition, he should handle the strike zone while also offering double-digit power. He is the player I’ll bet on in this category while I’m in Las Vegas to draft in the high-stakes market. To read all the MLB TeamOutlooks detailed and analyzed by a high-stakes fantasy baseball legend, become a member today! You can either buy all the Outlooks as a downloadable for a one-time discounted price of $30 or Join the FullTime fam with a Monthly, 6-Month, or Annual Membership which includes everything we do for ALL SPORTS! This week only, use PROMO: SHAWN23 for an additional 15% off any package!3 GET THE UPDATES! Turn on your email notifications for Breaking Fantasy news alerts & site updates.
Rookie Scouting Profile: TE Jelani Woods
Jelani Woods (TE) Virginia Height Weight 40-Time DOB NFL Draft Dynasty ADP NFL Comp 6-7 259 4.61 10/09/1998 Day 2 TE2 Eric Ebron College Production An Honorable Mention All-State basketball star and quarterback out of Cedar
Strengths
College Production
An Honorable Mention All-State basketball star and quarterback out of Cedar Grove High School in Ellenwood Georgia, Woods also garnered Honorable Mention All-Region 5 (3A) accolades as a senior, passing for 2,316 yards and 26 touchdowns. Committed to Oklahoma State and converted to tight end during 2017 redshirt season. Played sparingly for the Cowboys before finally transferring to Virginia as a senior. Played 11 games for the Cavaliers and exploded for 44 grabs, 598 receiving yards, and eight scores en route to All-ACC First-Team honors in 2021.
Strengths
• A physical FREAK (6-7, 259) with an elite speed score (94th-percentile), burst score (95th), and elite catch radius (98th)
• Uses size and strength to muscle out smaller would-be defenders.
• Can outrun linebackers and has the raw strength and tackle-breaking ability to be an elite red-zone and run after catch option.
• Led all tight ends at the NFL Scouting Combine in….
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Rookie Scouting Profile: RB Tyler Badie
Tyler Badie (RB) Missouri Height Weight 40-Time DOB NFL Draft Dynasty ADP NFL Comp 5-8 197 4.45 02/07/2000 Round 4-5 4th Round Ito Smith College Production Originally from New Orleans, Badie was a sprinter in Maryland before
College Production
Originally from New Orleans, Badie was a sprinter in Maryland before relocating again to Memphis, Tennessee in high school. Broke out during senior season at Briarcrest Christian School after rushing for 1,186 yards and 18 touchdowns. A three-star recruit, Badie committed to Missouri and flashed excellent pass-catching abilities right away, catching 28 balls in both 2019 and 2020. Again broke out in 2021, becoming the first Missouri All-American running back since Devin West after rushing for 1,604 yards, 18 scores, and catching another 54 receptions. Badie parlayed those impressive numbers into First-team All-SEC and Second-team All-American honors while also walking away with the SEC Scholar-Athlete of the Year award.
Strengths
• Excellent route-runner and receiver who has the experience and intangibles to be an effective third-down back right away. Can be used out of the backfield or lined up in the slot.
• Stands out as a creator who forces…
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Rookie Scouting Profile: WR Danny Gray
Danny Gray (WR) SMU Height Weight 40-Time DOB NFL Draft Dynasty ADP NFL Comp 6-0 186 4.33 04/01/1999 3-4th Round 4th Round Darius Slayton College Production A three-star recruit from James Madison High School in Dallas, Gray
College Production
A three-star recruit from James Madison High School in Dallas, Gray originally committed to Missouri but was ruled academically ineligible and spent two years at Blinn College in Brenham, TX. After spurning TCU, Gray signed with SMU in 2020 and caught 33-of-49 targets for 448 yards, 4 TDs, and contributed another 206 yards as a returner. Earned All-AAC First-team honors in 2021 after a 49/803/9 showing for the Mustangs and declaring for the 2022 NFL Draft.
Strengths
• 98th-percentile 40 time (4.33) and 92nd-percentile speed score (110.5). In short, he’s a downfield burner.
• Fluid route-runner who gets into and out of breaks quickly and has the jets to turn short catches into long downfield gainers.
• Gets off the line well and should command plenty of…
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Rookie Scouting Profile: RB Hassan Haskins
Hassan Haskins (RB) Michigan Height Weight 40-Time DOB NFL Draft Dynasty ADP NFL Comp 6-2 228 – 11/26/1999 Day 3 late 3rd Carlos Hyde College Production A two-way star who also excelled at basketball and track at
College Production
A two-way star who also excelled at basketball and track at Eureka High School in Eureka, Missouri, Haskins was an unheralded three-star recruit who signed as a runningback with Michigan. Spent 2018 redshirt season converting to linebacker before going back to offense as a sophomore. Had multiple 100-plus yard outings and finished 2019 with 622 rushing yards and six scores. Broke out in 2021, earning First-team All-Big Ten and Second-team All-American accolades after rushing for 1,327 yards, snagging 18 passes, and scoring 20 times.
Strengths
• Huge power back that delivers massive hits, has a powerful stiff-arm, and runs through tacklers, creating extra yards after contact.
• Superb strength. 27 bench press reps ranked in the 93rd-percentile at the Scouting Combine.
• Fared well as…
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Rookie Scouting Profile: QB Bailey Zappe
Bailey Zappe (QB) Kentucky Height Weight 40-Time DOB NFL Draft Dynasty ADP NFL Comp 6-1 213 4.88 04/29/1999 Day 3 5-6th Round Chase Daniel College Production In 2021, Zappe transferred to Western Kentucky from Houston Baptist University
College Production
In 2021, Zappe transferred to Western Kentucky from Houston Baptist University and finished his NCAA career with the most statistically prolific season in college football history. He threw for a ridiculous 5,967 yards, 62 touchdowns, and 11 interceptions while adding three more TDs on the ground. He was named Conference USA MVP and was also named MVP of the Boca Raton Bowl. In that game, he threw for 422 yards and six TDs.
Strengths
• Very accurate.
• Intelligent.
• Eye-popping production.
• Understands defenses pre and post-snap
• Poised. Doesn’t easily get flustered.
• Good pocket presence.
• Great touch on
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Rookie Scouting Profile: RB Tyrion Davis-Price
Tyrion Davis-Price (RB) LSU Height Weight 40-Time DOB NFL Draft Dynasty ADP NFL Comp 6-0 211 4.48 10/23/2000 Day 3 3rd Round Jonathan Stewart College Production A native of cajun country, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Davis-Price rushed for
College Production
A native of cajun country, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Davis-Price rushed for over 2,500 yards and scored 29 touchdowns, and was a top-10 national running back out of Southern University Laboratory High School. He chose to stay home and committed to the Tigers after graduating. Davis-Price contributed 369 scrimmage yards and six touchdowns as a true freshman backing up Clyde Edwards-Helaire during the Tigers’ national title run. He led LSU in rushing during the COVID-shortened 2020 campaign and again in 2021, where he rushed for a career-high 1,004 yards.
Strengths
• Outstanding blend of size (6-0, 211) and speed (90th-percentile speed score).
• Power back who loves lower his head and delivering punishment to would-be tacklers and creating yards after contact. Should be a plus short-yardage option.
• Very willing and…
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