ESPN already has Werner penciled in as New Orleans MLB starter. He plans to go by his given 1st name in the pros. Tarron Jackson, DE, Eagles21. The following article was a pre-NFL Draft piece looking at the fantasy talent of the 2021 Draft class. Target safeties over cornerbacks, as they have more opportunity to pile up stats and score fantasy points. Viper Gear. Command your entire draft with a dynamic tool synced to your league. Jones is one of my biggest winners from this IDP rookie class because of the Rams depth chart. 1) Jevon Holland, S, Miami Dolphins2) Richie Grant, S, Atlanta Falcons3) Divine Deablo, S, Las Vegas Raiders4) Andre Cisco, S, Jacksonville Jaguars5) Trevon Moehrig, S, Las Vegas Raiders. Levis is a straight-line runner with little wiggle to his game. If his positional designation doesnt change on your fantasy platform, then hell be an absolute cheat code when he beats out Jarrad Davis and Blake Cashman for a starting job. A DE in high school, Ossai opened on the edge at Texas. Is Alex Singleton a strong waiver-wire pickup in your fantasy football league this week or a total mirage? 20% of snaps) per @PFF: 1. He has the play speed and agility to do it all. Hell have at least a year to work into NFL form behind Jason Pierre-Paul and Shaq Barrett. But Grant stands out after landing in arguably the best situation for immediate upside. Milton Williams, DT, Eagles14. Then he moved to an off-ball LB spot in 2019, leading the team in tackles (90), tackles for loss (13.5) and sacks (5). Daviyon Nixon, DT, Panthers24. Ronnie Perkins, NE-81.1 With that being said, here are my initial 2021 IDP Rookie Rankings. 1 Prospect in the Country in 2020, and he paid off immediately, but he has missed some time the past two seasons. Nick Bolton ILB, Kansas City Chiefs: Bolton isn't the fastest linebacker in the Class of 2021, but he's a hard-nosed, productive young linebacker with solid instincts. ?5 PBUs and 3 INTs#FFIDP #NFLDraft pic.twitter.com/BCf9945mOm. The Bills have two (older) starters set on the edge of their defense right now in Mario Addison and Jerry Hughes. This might be the first time in a while in which I haven't had Bobby Wagner in Tier 1. This is a weak class at DT, which adds value to Barmore. Rookie SuperFlex and IDP Combo Rankings 2021. The LB class, on the other hand, arrives with only the question of draft capital. Smiths contract says hell likely remain a full-timer at least through 2022. The former Gamecock grabbed just 2 INTs across 3 college seasons but defensed 25 passes in 30 contests. Well see whether he opens on the weak side or in the middle. Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah, LB, Browns5. Instead, he and Keanu Neal appear to be shoving Jaylon Smith and Leighton Vander Esch aside. Levi Onwuzurike, DT, Lions18. The 4th-round pick delivered the 18th-best relative athletic score ever among DEs. Note: If youre playing in an IDP league on myfantasyleague.com, you can easily transition your league to true position for free by signing up here and avoid the headache of players being mis-classified. Depending on your league scoring and format -- as well as your roster construction -- you could even skip over Paye and the next edge defender for my 5th LB, if youd like. On the field, Phillips delivered 15.5 tackles for loss and 8 sacks in 10 games in his lone Miami season. Nick Bolton - ILB, Kansas City Chiefs. Cowboys 1st-round pick Micah Parsons: 94.8 run-defense grade in 2019. Rice's stat production didn't stand out across 4 years at Georgia. Holland opted out of 2020, but he could immediately fight Bobby McCain for a starting job next to Eric Rowe if he proves ready. While he will get on the field because of this, its not exactly the most lucrative position to line up in for fantasy purposes. For more details on the players and deeper dives at each position, check out our offensive rankings and IDP rankings. Rousseau doesnt have as much experience as other prospects, but he has natural instincts and desirable physical traits you want in an edge rusher. Kwity Paye has a clear path to be the Colts starter in Week 1. The linebacker-safety hybrid could fill multiple roles for Las Vegas next season. The Rams added another *shrug*-level prospect to their ILB corps in Round 3. PFF graded him the top pass-rusher in the country among all draft-eligible interior linemen. Talanoa Hufanga is known for his aggressive playstyle. 1. Over the past 5 years, only Montez Sweat has posted a better speed score among edge prospects. Guerrero, Alonso, Olson, Freeman, and Goldschmidt all sit in the top 35 and are well deserving of those rankings. Joe Tryon*, TB -71.9. Cisco appeared in just 2 games last season before an October ACL tear. Payes athleticism and physicality are off the charts, and he should get a great opportunity to see the field and improve as a pass rusher as well as contribute as a run defender. When it comes to awards, there is only one Oscars for the fantasy football industry. The "let's throw it all against the wall and see what sticks" approach clearly enhances the opportunity available to Wallow. Given their limited draft capital in 2021, the Rams didn't draft Jones so he could ride the bench, and the inside linebackers ostensibly ahead of him on the depth chart aren't world-beaters. Other sites will tell you they won some outlier award in which only 9 other sites entered. Azeez Ojulari, NYG-89.4 $6/month thereafter, billed semi-annually, one-click cancel anytime. Assuming he's 100 percent by Week 1, the depth chart in front of Cisco isn't exactly loaded. 3. 16. Well see whether that year away impacts his readiness for 2021. #IDP How the Rd.1 EDGEs stack up against each other (THREAD)@PFF pass-rush grade since 2019: 1. Jamin Davis OLB, Washington Football Team: Davis may not be the most talented LB prospect in 2021. Jordan Smith, EDGE, Jaguars27. But if he does that, sees playing time and maintains his safety eligibility, there could be quite a bit of "loophole" value to be had. 5. But if we can trust the reported 4.7-second 40 time, that would give the 276-pounder at 113.1 speed score. 1. Steve Keim likes the idea of pairing Zaven Collins with Isaiah Simmons in the middle of the defense, he told @LisaMatthewsAZ on Cardinals Draft Central. Grabbing an edge defender at the end of the first round was the right move for the Buccaneers, in my opinion. Basham to Buffalo was my ideal fit when writing up the pre-draft rankings of this defensive line class; I just hadnt envisioned them also drafting Gregory Rousseau. 55 and play the MIKE LB role https://t.co/v5YN9NtI4Y, The Lions Wire (@thelionswire) May 5, 2021, #IDP New Lions DT, Levi Onwuzurike's numbers from 2019 (per @PFF): (2020 opt-out), ??? JOK likely slipped because hes just 221 pounds. Farley comes with big injury questions. Mosley. At the least, Parsons looks like the worst bet for an immediate full-time role among my top 4 LBs. So, get a head start on your 2021 fantasy football rookie drafts with our updated dynasty rookie rankings.. 2021 Dynasty Rookie Rankings | 1-10 8 Joseph Ossai DE, Cincinnati Bengals: Ossai began his collegiate career at Texas as an off-ball linebacker before transitioning to edge-rusher in 2020. Ja'Marr Chase, Bengals. will switch to WILL linebacker at the NFL level. Chris Rumph, Duke- 26.2% Ohio State linebacker Baron Browning (5) pass rushes Penn State offensive lineman Will Fries (71) during an NCAA football game in State College, Pa., on Oct. 31, 2020. 2. Tryon landed with the champs at the end of Round 1 after opting out of 2020. And he tore an ACL in his final high school season. Tennessee brought back LB Jayon Brown on a 1-year deal this offseason. With NFL free agency in full swing and dynasty startup drafts already taking place for the 2021 season, now is the perfect time to dive into the top 300 IDP dynasty ranks. Ernest Jones ILB, Los Angeles Rams: This is a situation where opportunity is even more important than talent. Another player who reportedly fell in the draft because of health concerns, Owusu-Koramoah ended up being one of the biggest steals in the draft going to the Browns at pick 52. 10. Gregory Rousseau*, BUF -80.7 Hubbard may be leaving in free agency after this year, and Ossai fits really well as his replacement if this is the case. After the lost season, he moved to CB in spring 2018 and proceeded to deliver 6 INTs and 25 passes defensed over 2 years as a starter. He will deploy the occasional spin move, but he's mostly a charge straight ahead-type that occasionally lowers his shoulder. Christian Barmore, DT, Patriots8. IDP-wise, that would be a good thing. 3. Tennessee obviously felt comfortable enough to take him in Round 1, and Im not worried about the risk for dynasty purposes. Both land in good situations for immediate opportunity. But he delivered above-average results in speed score (102.1) and the 3-cone drill (58th percentile). Dayo Odenigbo, IND-83.0 Turners 10.5 tackles for loss and 5 sacks in just 5 games last year -- plus 11 career passes defensed -- point to the upside New Orleans is trying to mine. 5. All the skill in the world isn't much good to a young linebacker or safety who is buried on the depth chart. At 6'2, 253 pounds, Perkins seems a strong candidate to do the same. PFFs Fantasy Strength of Schedule (SoS) metric provides a league-wide, season-long view of opponent matchups for each fantasy position. Patrick Jones II, DE, Vikings11. Dynasty Offense. K.J. 1) Jevon Holland, S, Miami Dolphins. Tre Norwood, Oklahoma 86.5 That will likely remain the starting duo for 2021, but Rice could compete for a top job as soon as 2022. But Robinson brings a 71st-percentile speed score at 6'5, 266 pounds. Jaelan Phillips DE, Miami Dolphins: Phillips shined at Miami last year, racking up 15.5 tackles for loss and eight sacks. With the draft seemingly an eon ago and the final weekend of preseason action upon us, the NFL regular season is almost here. These rankings do not include the incoming rookie IDPs, who will be added after the NFL Draft. 2021 Strength of . Hamilcar Rashed Jr., EDGE, Jets. Nick Niemann, LB, Chargers20. A Giants defense weak at the edge-rushing spots presents immediate playing opportunity. Plus, it allows you to easily track your favorite players. The 49ers are in need of a difference-maker at the safety position, and I believe Hufanga can be the answer for them. 4. Andre Mintze, EDGE, Broncos29. Nacua ranked second and sixth in yards per route run over his final two collegiate seasons (minimum 50 targets, per PFF). 4. If youre willing to overlook that for long-term upside, thats fine. Odafe Oweh, BLT 86.2 Bolton added 12 passes defensed. Despite floating around college (he began at UCLA) for 5 years, hell be just 22 when his rookie campaign begins. 90.0 run defense grade (1st among all safeties) Jones led Pittsburgh in tackles for loss (12) as a junior and then posted 9 sacks as a senior to lead a Panthers defense with fellow draftee Rashad Weaver back (from an ACL tear). All Rights Reserved. Hicks might have the most to fear from the Collins pick, as Collins fits much more into his role on this defense than he does Simmons. Davis will have every opportunity to put up 100-plus tackles as a rookie on a defense that was clearly desperate to get him on their roster, given his first-round selection. Derrick Barnes, LB, Lions12. We'll see whether his build and skill set add up to NFL starting potential or if he settles in as just a special-teams guy. Please remember these or any other rankings are merely a starting . Owusu-Koramoah looks like the best bet to lead the 2021 crew in playing time. He has a clear path to IDP success in New Orleans. Ogundeji gave us nothing special on the production front in college, topping out at 7 tackles for loss each of the past 2 seasons. 2020 third-rounder Zack Baun also figures to claim more edge snaps, with Trey Hendrickson gone to Cincinnati. However, Buffalo's second-round pick has a tall ask ahead of him to work his way into any kind of prominent role defensively before 2022. But the big guy also grabbed 4 INTs in just 8 contests last year and finished as Pro Football Focus top-graded coverage LB. JOK is the big-name newbie at LB for the Browns, but this 5th-round pick also landed in the crowd of lackluster/unproven talent that is the Cleveland LB corps. Joe Tryon accumulated 61 tackles, 9 sacks, and 2 passes defensed in three seasons at Washington. -. Basham was the 2nd edge defender Buffalo drafted this year, but he looks like the more ready to deliver numbers quickly. Best of all for his outlook, Ogundeji landed in a Falcons defense that desperately needs edge-rushing help. Too Early 2023 Redraft Rankings. Too much changes from year to year defensively to look too far ahead. 6. Theres no reason for Addison or Hughes to play over 600 snaps again this year, considering theyre both well into their 30s. Zhongzheng District. Even GM Steve Keim said Collins will be playing the Mike linebacker role for the Cardinals defense and that he expects him to make an immediate impact.. Even though he was the last taken among the 4, Samuel might have the clearest path to immediate starting duty. Jaelan Phillips*, MIA 87.6 I suspect that he will see his fair share of snaps in the box with an ability to rack up tackles while also showcasing his playmaking ability as he flies to the ball on every play. As a former off-ball linebacker for Texas, Ossai has strong run-defense chops and has been honing his craft as an edge rusher as well, earning an 80.5 pass-rush grade in his first full season on the edge in 2020. Devon Key, Western Kentucky 85.0 PlayerProfiler also gives Browning a 96th-percentile burst score and 94th-percentile agility score off his athletic testing. The Saints had a pressing need at cornerback. He doesnt profile as a Week 1 starter, but Adebo has the potential to become a key component of the Saints defense down the road. You just might need to be patient to reap benefits. 1. Max Roberts, Boston College 22.9% 6. Richie Grant S, Atlanta Falcons: Grant wasn't the first defensive back drafted in 2021. Print. Chazz Surratt, LB, Vikings19. Janarius Robinson, DE, Vikings13. He added another 5 in his 2nd season and defensed 29 passes for his career. Drafting a talent like Barmore in defensive tackle-required leagues is a nice advantage to have for years to come at one of the more volatile positions. Hubbards strength has been his ability to make tackles and function a decent run defender while still getting after the passer when needed. While the health concerns have since been refuted by the player, there are still minor concerns about how he might fit into the Browns defense this season. Owusu-Koromoah wasn't the first linebacker taken in the 2021 NFL Draft but his landing spot puts him on a path to rising potential. Richie Grant profiles well as a starting safety in Falcons defensive coordinator Dean Pees scheme. Pete Werner, LB, Saints11. Jabril Cox, LB, Cowboys14. Of course, you dont have to bet against Gay to bet on Bolton. Ojulari has been the Giants biggest offseason standout. Earnest Brown IV, DE, Rams23. Patrick Jones, MIN-81.3 But Davis should quickly earn full playing time. 2021 Dynasty Rookie Superflex Cheatsheet with IDPs. After a redshirt season and light use in 2017, he tallied 7.5 sacks and 10.5 tackles for loss in 2018. And while the dominant storyline surrounding this year's festivities in Cleveland was the fistful of signal-callers who were drafted in Round 1 (including four in the first 11 picks), there was plenty of drama and intrigue on the defensive side of the ball as well. Then, there is that . 5. Jones projects to be more of a developmental edge in Minnesotas defense despite the third-round draft capital. Without further ado, lets dive into the IDP rookie rankings! He is certainly capable of earning a starting job in Denvers so-so linebacker corps. 6) Levi Onwuzurike, DT, Detroit Lions7) Dayo Odeyingbo, DE, Indianapolis Colts8) Payton Turner, DE, New Orleans Saints9) Joe Tryon, DE, Tampa Bay Buccaneers10) Carlos Basham Jr., DE, Buffalo Bills. He averaged a strong 0.8 tackles for loss per game over the past 3 years. "Latest Update" refers to when we last checked for revised rankings. The battles for playing time on the Vikings D-line in 2021 will be interesting. Gregory Rousseau has all the physical tools and pass-rushing skills to play a high number of snaps as a rookie. Andre Cisco was super productive in his three seasons at Syracuse. Parsons 129.55 speed score not only leads this years class, it also tops each of the past 2 LB classes -- which included Isaiah Simmons (2020) and Devin White (2019). Carlos Basham is a first-round talent who the Bills were able to select in Round 2. Carlos Basham, BUF-90.7 100.0. Derrick Barnes finds himself in an excellent landing spot with the Lions ripe with opportunity. 6. The Broncos have significantly increased their blitzes every season under Vic Fangio, and Browing can be a weapon for Denver in 2021. After all, the Bills two edge rushers are up there in age. Trevon Moehrig S, Las Vegas Raiders: Coming out of TCU, Moehrig was widely regarded as the No. Rousseau then reportedly disappointed at his pro day after adding weight, though his 4.73 adjusted 40 still make him a speed score winner (106.3). 7. He lands in a good spot for early opportunity, but the Colts also look well set up to work Paye in an end rotation for as long as they deem necessary. It also declined the 5th-year option on former 1st-round LB Rashaan Evans. Well, Sherwood, one of my guys, is certainly going to be flying under the radar in early rookie drafts, but as training camp opens and reports start coming out, I would not be surprised to hear that he is in contention to start at linebacker next to C.J. #IDP New Atlanta Safety, Richie Grant's numbers from 2020: ???? Below, youll find my complete rankings for IDP fantasy league players in your 2021 rookie drafts. 12 votes, 14 comments. If he's ready, Cisco could push Jarrod Wilson for the FS job. Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoahs skill set is perfect for the NFL. Odafe Oweh landed on a Ravens team with a robust history of developing edge rushers. Werner totaled 185 tackles (111 solo), 16 tackles for a loss, 13 passes defensed, 4 forced fumbles, and 4 sacks in four seasons at Ohio State. Here's a no-nonsense set of rankings. Another LB over Parsons? I expect more of the same in 2021 in Washington. By DS Staff 10:05am EDT 5/4/21. #IDP New Cincinnati EDGE, Joseph Ossais 2020 numbers: ??? ??? Asante Samuel Jr., CB, Chargers40. Hell also bring versatility to the 49ers defense, which is excellent for Hufangas fantasy value. 0.0. Ojulari joins a Giants defensive line that will welcome him with open arms, as their need for an elite edge across from Leonard Williams is going to be a massive key to improving their defense. Chris Rumph II, DE, Chargers (chance he changes to LB)15. And that the. Davis has proved that he can be a tackling machine as a starting linebacker he led all Power Five defenders in total tackles in 2020. Bolton arrives as the much more accomplished college player. Divine Deablo, Virginia Tech 84.4#FFIDP #NFLDraft. Barnes tied for 6th in all of FBS with 6.7 solo tackles per game last season. The criteria to consider are high-caliber players, future starters, and overall depth relative to particular positions. Two Colts' defenders find themselves inside the top 50. Opportunity is crucial when it comes to IDP success, and the opportunity couldnt be greater for the Rams third-round pick. In Buffalo, he finds an experienced defensive staff with as good a chance to help him reach his ceiling as any group in the NFL. 7. 1. The deepest defensive positions in this class are edge defenders and cornerbacks. Here are the top-50 Dynasty Rookie Rankings for skill-position players for dynasty enthusiasts to consider as the 2022 NFL and fantasy season is now open for business. He looks like a strong player with multiple moves and a high motor. At 63, 274 pounds, he delivered the edge class 2nd-best speed score (115.2), trailing only Odafe Owehs ridiculous testing. I wouldnt be surprised, though, if hes not ready to deliver numbers as early. 8. And who are simply the best bets at each position? Campbell figures to fight Jones for that 3rd spot. Outside of T.J. Watt and Alex Highsmith, there arent many options that will keep Roche from seeing some decent playing time. At arguably fantasy's most fungible position, I'll let short-term outlook do some sorting here. No guarantees are made for any specific outcome. The injury kept him out of pre-draft testing. But Jones checked in a little below average in speed score at 230 pounds. Bolton brings some of the best run-defense ability in this linebacker class, as well as a nose for the ball, as he totaled 156 instances of making first contact with the ball-carrier on a play since 2019 the most in the SEC over that time. Detroit jettisoned LB Jarrad Davis this offseason and currently has Jahlani Tavai and Jalen Reeves-Maybin penciled into starting roles. That included a sophomore breakout campaign: 108 tackles, 6 INTs as a new starter. 23 defensive stops (2nd among draft-eligible safeties) Levi Onwuzurike didnt have eye-popping numbers at Washington, but hell have an opportunity to become the interior presence the Lions have lacked these past few seasons. In 2021, I consider Darius Leonard, Devin White, Roquan Smith and Blake Martinez to be the Tier 1 linebackers for 2021. 7. ??? Predicting fantasy football sleepers for the 2021 NFL season. Hell also go by the ridiculous pro-day testing numbers that made sure everyone knows about him, including the 99th-percentile 40, 96th vertical, 99th broad jump and 94th 3-cone. 2. Dallas struggled to apply pressure to opposing quarterbacks last season. Despite waiting until Round 2 to address the position, the Giants landed a guy that some evaluators deemed the best pass-rusher in this class. Denver signed Ronald Darby to a multi-year free-agent deal and added Kyle Fuller for 1 year at $9.5 million. The only thing hurting his fantasy value -- at least in some leagues -- will be the LB designation that comes with playing in the Giants defense. The Chargers dumped Casey Hayward this offseason and return just-OK starter Michael Davis on the other side. Dallas defense was one of the worst in the NFL in 2020. 10. Roche found one of the better opportunities for a late-round edge defender. Malcolm Koonce, LV-90.8 Deablos upside in IDP is intriguing when you consider his size and physicality. 3. Wonnum (Round 4) and Kenny Willekes (Round 7), Minnesota spent a 3rd-round pick on Jones and then a 4th-rounder on Janarius Robinson. Bryan Bresee Dynasty Rookie Draft Outlook. Kareem Jackson isn't getting any younger in the Mile High City. Get it here! If I were Rousseau, Id be a little nervous. However, choosing Tryon over some of the other options on the board, like Azeez Ojulari, felt a bit like a reach given that we haven't seen him play since 2019 when he posted just a 71.9 pass-rush grade.That being said, Tryon joins a pretty . Talanoa Hufanga S, San Francisco 49ers: Hufanga is something of a throwback playera thumping downhill run-stuffer of a box safety who could even play some subpackage linebacker. The chance to make an impact is there, considering the lack of talent behind Denvers starting safeties. Azeez Ojularis draft stock plummeted due to medical concerns, but he has all of the tools to make an immediate impact at theNFL level. The tweet below highlights a very important piece of information to keep an eye on throughout this offseason. Lions coach Dan Campbell: Derrick Barnes will wear No. Ranking the best individual defensive players for the 2021 fantasy football season, broken down by traditional position. Irrelevant"), scores of young pass-rushers, linebackers and defensive backs now know where they will begin their professional careers. He lost his freshman year to an ACL tear and had 2 back surgeries in the past year. (The Cowboys declined his 5th-year option.) 2. He delivered 54 tackles, 19.5 tackles for loss and 15.5 sacks as a redshirt freshman for Miami in 2019. 100. We already know that Parsons is a high-upside athlete. Edge-rushers drafted by teams that run three-man fronts in base sets could be classified as linebackers by some IDP providersa move that would strip them of much of their fantasy value. Thats basically the edge for Horn over Surtain on my board. McNeil boasted the best run-defense grade (92.1) of any draft-eligible interior defender this past season at NC State. But Perkins will be worth tracking after he notched 32 tackles for loss across 3 seasons at Oklahoma. ???? He amassed 198 tackles over 2 starting seasons at Missouri, including 16.5 tackles for loss. Jonathon Cooper, OSU 20.8% idp dynasty rookie rankings2021. #IDP New Giants EDGE, Azeez Ojulari's 2020 numbers: ???? Trevon Moehrig was one of the most valued prospects in this draft class. Patreon. Paye, meanwhile, has been consistently improving his game while at Michigan, boasting an 87.1 pass-rush grade this past season, which contributed to an 86.3 overall grade. 1. Phillips has some of the best pass-rushing numbers among the first-round edge defenders in this class, as laid out in the Twitter thread below, but he is also one of the best run defenders of the group. He looks limited in coverage, stronger as a run defender -- which makes him look like a lighter, slower, less productive version of Micah Kiser. With individual defensive player dynasty league drafts slated to start soon, Pro Football Focus ranked the top 50 IDP Dynasty rookies. ?79.9 overall @PFF grade (4th among Big 12 EDs) But beating out Nick Vigil to start on the weak side in the Twin Cities is well within reason. Kwity Paye, DE, Colts3. Id expect Rousseau to see about 400-500 snaps this season and increase from there in 2022. 4. In IDP leagues, situation can be nearly as important as talent. In Denver, Browning doesn't appear headed for a 2021 starting gig. The Raiders got another winner in Divine Deablo. Based on our award-winning projections, an axis of data points give insights far deeper than a ranking, Round-by-Round Draft Strategy Guides, Sleepers, Undervalued Players, Busts and Handcuffs. That included 10.5 -- 5.5 sacks -- in just 6 games in 2020. Turner does not lack in size, though, and getting to work behind some strong talents like Cameron Jordan and Marcus Davenport will help him get up to NFL speed as he likely starts his NFL career in more of a part-time role. Preparing for your 2022 dynasty fantasy football IDP drafts is an important aspect of IDP fantasy football. Shaka Toney, DE, Washington25. Pete Werner ILB, New Orleans Saints: The Saints may well have reached a bit (stunner) when they drafted Werner in Round 2. 3. He did opt-out of the 2020 season, but Rousseau managed a very impressive 16 sacks in 2019 to go along with 46 pressures and an 80.7 pass-rush grade. Rousseau certainly lands in a nice spot for his development as an NFL player, although it may not be nearly as lucrative as some of the other edge defenders in Year 1. Wallow -- who arrived at TCU as a safety -- amassed 287 tackles over the past 3 years, including 32.5 tackles for loss and 8.5 sacks. Joseph Ossai, CIN-80.5 But the awards weve won are all FSTA Awards. Check these out: No other site has come close to so many top accuracy finishes in the FSTA Awards. 90.0 overall @PFF grade (2nd among P5 EDs) There's nothing really separating this quartet of corners, all of whom got selected between Pick 26 and Pick 47 overall. Eric is a Senior Fantasy Analyst for Pro Football Network and a member of the FSWA (Fantasy Sports Writers Association). He certainly wins on athletic profile. Be sure to follow us on Twitter (@PFN365) to stay current with all things around the NFL and the upcoming 2021 fantasy football season beyond sleepers. Considering how poorly the Chiefs linebacking corps as a whole performed this past season, its easy to imagine Bolton being their best option at the position right away. When you get to this point in a rookie draft, betting on a positive athletic outlier is not a bad idea. His pass-rush skills could still use some work, even though hes been very productive over the past two college seasons. Pete Werner is the fourth player since 2016 that the Saints have drafted out of Ohio State. ?13 TFL+NG (1st among Big 12 EDs) And how will it all affect your fantasy football lineup? For comparisons to rookie output this season, check out our Fantasy Football Rankings page for 2022. 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