| Rank |
Pos |
Player |
Height |
Weight |
College |
Team |
NFL Draft |
Notes |
| 1 |
RB |
Trent Richardson |
5' 11" |
224 |
Alabama |
Browns |
3 |
Peyton Hillis is in KC so Trent is the unquestioned starter in Cleveland. Given the Browns' backup RB situation it looks like Trent will top 300 carries. |
| 2 |
QB |
Andrew Luck |
6' 4" |
235 |
Stanford |
Colts |
1 |
Will obviously be the immediate starter for the Colts, who retained Reggie Wayne and drafted several new receiving options. Colts have no run game which will force them to lean on Luck. |
| 3 |
RB |
Doug Martin |
5' 9" |
215 |
Boise State |
Buccaneers |
31 |
Highly productive in college and can play all downs. Has a clear path to RB1 since the Bucs clearly want to move on from Blount. |
| 4 |
QB |
Robert Griffin III |
6' 2" |
220 |
Baylor |
Redskins |
2 |
Fantastic athlete. Skins' poor (but improving) WR corps not ideal for rookie success. Will likely be drafted as a fantasy QB1 immediately because of his rushing ability and Cam Newton's success last year. |
| 5 |
RB |
David Wilson |
5' 10" |
205 |
Virginia Tech |
Giants |
32 |
Explosive runner that was a top performer in four Combine events. Great dynasty prospect but his immediate value will mainly be based on Ahmad Bradshaw's health. |
| 6 |
WR |
Justin Blackmon |
6' 1" |
215 |
Oklahoma State |
Jaguars |
5 |
Jaguars went from zero WRs to having Blackmon and Laurent Robinson, a decent combo. Gabbert still a huge question mark at QB and will hold down Blackmon's value until Jags move on. |
| 7 |
WR |
Kendall Wright |
5' 10" |
190 |
Baylor |
Titans |
20 |
A bit undersized for NFL but has shown ability to get open which should translate to the next level. |
| 8 |
WR |
Alshon Jeffery |
6' 4" |
229 |
South Carolina |
Bears |
45 |
Should be WR2 for the Bears opposite Brandon Marshall immediately since there's little competition. Could see red zone targets but probably doesn't have the speed for long TDs. |
| 9 |
RB |
Isaiah Pead |
5' 11" |
200 |
Cincinnati |
Rams |
50 |
Great Senior Bowl performance and decent Combine increased his draft stock. Rams sorely need change of pace back to spell Steven Jackson and Pead can fill that role. Potential fantasy starter for the weeks that Jackson is injured. |
| 10 |
WR |
Michael Floyd |
6' 3" |
224 |
Notre Dame |
Cardinals |
13 |
Has the size and speed. If he can get off the line in the NFL, he will have plenty of fantasy value since he'll always be in single coverage opposite Larry Fitzgerald. |
| 11 |
WR |
Stephen Hill |
6' 5" |
206 |
Georgia Tech |
Jets |
43 |
Gives the Jets an immediate deep threat with the potential to develop into a WR1. It will likely take a couple years to develop that potential so the Jets might have to stick with Santonio Holmes for longer than they'd prefer. |
| 12 |
TE |
Coby Fleener |
6' 6" |
244 |
Stanford |
Colts |
34 |
Reuinted with college teammate Andrew Luck, which should help him to make the adjustment to the NFL more quickly. Has the potential to be a consistent red zone target. |
| 13 |
RB |
Ronnie Hillman |
5'9" |
200 |
San Diego St. |
Broncos |
67 |
Smaller back that could be effective in screen game playing behind McGahee on third downs. |
| 14 |
QB |
Ryan Tannehill |
6' 4" |
222 |
Texas A&M |
Dolphins |
8 |
Will be groomed to be Dolphins QB1 but don't count on it happening immediately; midseason is a good guess barring injury to a "starter". Scrambling ability makes him a good dynasty prospect. |
| 15 |
WR |
Mohamed Sanu |
6' 2" |
215 |
Rutgers |
Bengals |
83 |
Was outstanding while doing it all for Rutgers. Should be solid NFL player but is a possession receiver without exciting speed or yards after catch. |
| 16 |
WR |
A.J. Jenkins |
6' 1" |
190 |
Illinois |
49ers |
30 |
Proved he has the speed with a 4.39 40 time at the Combine. Could be used as situational deep threat in a crowded 49ers WR group while being groomed as eventual WR2. |
| 17 |
WR |
Brian Quick |
6' 3 " |
220 |
Appalachian State |
Rams |
33 |
Has good size and hands, and the Rams definitely need WR help. However, he had an underwhelming Combine, played at a smaill school and only recently switched from basketball to football. |
| 18 |
RB |
LaMichael James |
5' 9" |
185 |
Oregon |
49ers |
61 |
Productive three year starter at Oregon and was a top performer in four of six events at Combine. Smaller back that will be used in the return game initially, with the potential to turn into a Sproles-type threat. Crowded backfield in San Fran already. |
| 19 |
WR |
Josh Gordon |
6' 4" |
220 |
Baylor |
Browns |
|
It may have been the three failed drug tests in college that scared teams away, but the Browns were willing to give up their 2013 second round pick for him. |
| 20 |
WR |
Chris Givens |
5' 11" |
198 |
Wake Forest |
Rams |
96 |
Has the speed to be the Rams' deep threat immediately, which at least gives him a defined role in a jumbled WR corps. |
| 21 |
WR |
Ryan Broyles |
5' 10" |
188 |
Oklahoma |
Lions |
54 |
Could have trouble getting off the line in the NFL since he's undersized, but he'll be playing out of the slot so he should be able to get open. Tough to see him getting enough targets to have fantasy value. |
| 22 |
RB |
Vick Ballard |
5' 11" |
220 |
Mississippi State |
Colts |
170 |
Colts can trust him as a blocker and special teamer so they shouldn't be afraid to get him on the field immediately. Weak depth chart ahead of him. |
| 23 |
RB |
Lamar Miller |
5' 11" |
212 |
Miami |
Dolphins |
97 |
Reggie Bush is 27 and has few career carries; Daniel Thomas is a promising 2011 second round pick. Hard to see him contributing immediately. Was a Draft faller as a fourth rounder. |
| 24 |
WR |
Nick Toon |
6' 3" |
220 |
Wisconsin |
Saints |
122 |
Has the pedigree and size to succeed in the NFL and landed on the perfect team for fantasy value. |
| 25 |
QB |
Brandon Weeden |
6' 4" |
218 |
Oklahoma State |
Browns |
22 |
Very old for a rookie (one year younger than Roethlisberger) which hurts his dynasty prospects but increases his chance of unseating Colt McCoy this year. Quick, accurate passer but immobile. Weak WRs limit value even if he starts. |
| 26 |
RB |
Robert Turbin |
5' 10" |
222 |
Utah State |
Seahawks |
106 |
Should be Lynch's backup this year and could vulture a few TDs, or more if Lynch misses any games. |
| 27 |
WR |
Rueben Randle |
6' 4" |
208 |
LSU |
Giants |
63 |
Could eventually fill the role of departed Mario Manningham but will have competition and might be more of a project than an immediate difference maker. |
| 28 |
RB |
Bernard Pierce |
6 1" |
218 |
Temple |
Ravens |
84 |
Should take over Ricky Williams' role in the Ravens offense, and also on your fantasy team if you own Ray Rice. |
| 29 |
QB |
Brock Osweiler |
6' 7" |
242 |
Arizona State |
Broncos |
57 |
Who else is going to QB if Peyton can't play? Caleb Hanie? |
| 30 |
WR |
Keshawn Martin |
5' 11" |
192 |
Michigan St. |
Texans |
121 |
Seems to be ahead of fellow rookie Posey although he was drafted much later. Could start in slot this year. |
| 31 |
WR |
T.Y. Hilton |
5' 10" |
183 |
Florida International |
Colts |
92 |
Ran a 4.3 40 at Pro Day so has the speed to overcome his smaller size. Might be more of a returner than a WR. |
| 32 |
TE |
Dwayne Allen |
6' 4" |
255 |
Clemson |
Colts |
64 |
Colts get top two TE prospects which clouds both their fantasy outlooks. Allen is the superior talent but Fleener has Luck connection. |
| 33 |
WR |
DeVier Posey |
6'1" |
211 |
Ohio St. |
Texans |
68 |
Good route runner but not an elite talent. Texans need weapons so could be involved early if he can show that he can get off the line. |
| 34 |
WR |
T.J. Graham |
5' 11" |
188 |
NC State |
Bills |
69 |
Bills reached for him in the draft so maybe they know something. Has elite speed but most projections had him as a late rounder. |
| 35 |
QB |
Russell Wilson |
5' 11" |
204 |
Wisconsin |
Seahawks |
75 |
Has all the tools necessary to succeed at the NFL level, except that he's 6 inches too short. |
| 36 |
RB |
Alfred Morris |
5' 10" |
219 |
Florida Atlantic |
Redskins |
173 |
Doing well in preseason but very crowded RB situation. |
| 37 |
WR |
Travis Benjamin |
5' 10" |
172 |
Miami |
Browns |
100 |
|
| 38 |
TE |
Michael Egnew |
6' 5" |
252 |
Missouri |
Dolphins |
78 |
Athletic TE with questionable blocking skills, which is what you're looking for in fantasy. Converted WR so he could split out wide as well. Dolphins definitely have a need at the position. |
| 39 |
WR |
Juron Criner |
6' 4" |
215 |
Arizona |
Raiders |
168 |
|
| 40 |
QB |
Nick Foles |
6' 5" |
240 |
Arizona |
Eagles |
88 |
Solid college QB that can throw deep if necessary but is better suited to short quick passes. If he can win the QB2 job in Philly then he will have fantasy value this year, especially considering Vick's risky playing style. |
| 41 |
WR |
Greg Childs |
6' 3" |
219 |
Arkansas |
Vikings |
134 |
Could be useful early while Jerome Simpson is out. |
| 42 |
RB |
Brandon Bolden |
5' 11" |
215 |
Mississippi |
Patriots |
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| 43 |
RB |
Michael Smith |
5' 9" |
209 |
Utah State |
Buccaneers |
212 |
|
| 44 |
WR |
Danny Coale |
6' 0" |
200 |
Virginia Tech |
Cowboys |
152 |
|
| 45 |
WR |
LaVon Brazil |
5' 11" |
192 |
Ohio |
Colts |
|
|
| 46 |
TE |
Evan Rodriguez |
6' 2" |
240 |
Temple |
Bears |
111 |
|
| 47 |
RB |
Chris Rainey |
5' 8" |
180 |
Florida |
Steelers |
159 |
Could be involved on third downs but too small to be a feature back. Update: Steelers plan to use him as RB/WR hybrid. |
| 48 |
RB |
Dan Herron |
5' 10" |
213 |
Ohio St. |
Bengals |
191 |
|
| 49 |
TE |
Ladarius Green |
6' 6" |
238 |
Louisiana-Lafayette |
Chargers |
110 |
|
| 50 |
QB |
Kirk Cousins |
6' 3" |
205 |
Michigan State |
Redskins |
102 |
|
| 51 |
WR |
Marvin Jones |
6' 1" |
199 |
California |
Bengals |
166 |
More of a hands guy than an explosive fantasy player, and the Bengals are pretty well stocked at WR already. |
| 52 |
WR |
Tommy Streeter |
6' 5" |
215 |
Miami |
Ravens |
198 |
He's 6' 5" and runs a 4.4 forty but will need a lot of coaching before he can contribute. Good dynasty or long-term prospect. |
| 53 |
WR |
Joe Adams |
5' 11" |
179 |
Arkansas |
Panthers |
104 |
Panthers are very thin at WR behind 32 year old Steve Smith. Should be the slot WR immediately with the chance to move up fast. |
| 54 |
RB |
Bryce Brown |
6' 0" |
220 |
Kansas State |
Eagles |
229 |
|
| 55 |
RB |
Terrance Ganaway |
6' 0" |
239 |
Baylor |
Jets |
202 |
|
| 56 |
WR |
Jarius Wright |
5' 10" |
180 |
Arkansas |
Vikings |
118 |
Ran a 4.4 forty at the combine and the Vikings are desperate for playmakers at WR. |
| 57 |
RB |
Chris Polk |
5' 11" |
222 |
Washington |
Eagles |
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| 58 |
WR |
Marvin McNutt |
6' 4" |
215 |
Iowa |
Eagles |
194 |
|
| 59 |
TE |
Orson Charles |
6' 3" |
241 |
Georgia |
Bengals |
116 |
|
| 60 |
WR |
Devon Wylie |
5' 9" |
187 |
Fresno State |
Chiefs |
107 |
|
| 61 |
RB |
Edwin Baker |
5' 8" |
204 |
Michigan State |
Chargers |
250 |
|
| 62 |
WR |
Rishard Matthews |
6' 0" |
212 |
Nevada |
Dolphins |
227 |
|
| 63 |
TE |
James Hanna |
6' 4" |
252 |
Oklahoma |
Cowboys |
186 |
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