Rookie Spotlight: Miles Boykin, Notre Dame Height: 6’4’’ (official) Weight: 227 lbs (official) Hands: 10 3/4” (official) Arm: 33 1/2” (official) 40 yard dash: 4.42 (Combine) NFL Comparison: Kenny Golladay Pros – very athletic for his size – impressive body control – catches ball away from body Cons -lacks physicality -slow in and out of
Rookie Spotlight: Hakeem Butler, Iowa St. Height: 6’4’’ (official) Weight: 220 lbs (official) Hands: 9 7/8” (official) Arm: 35 1/4” (official) 40 yard dash: 4.48 (Combine) NFL Comparison: Plaxico Burress, Equanimeous St. Brown Pros – rare size/speed combo – possibly largest WR wingspan in the NFL – impressive RAC – successful against press coverage Cons
Rookie Spotlight: Darius Slayton, Auburn University Height: 6’1’’ (official) Weight: 190 lbs (official) Hands: 10” (official) Arm: 32 3/4” (official) 40 yard dash: 4.39 (Combine) NFL Comparison: Dede Westbrook, DJ Chark Pros – versatile – blazing straight-line speed – tracks ball well in the air – productive after the catch Cons – inconsistent hands –
Rookie Spotlight: Josh Jacobs, Alabama Height: 5’10’’ (official) Weight: 220 lbs (official) Hands: 10 1/8” (official) Arm: 31 5/8” (official) 40 yard dash: 4.60 (Pro Day) NFL Comparison: Sony Michel, Knowshon Moreno, Mark Ingram Pros – prototypical workhorse back – strong hands – runs with power – extremely agile for size Cons – slow straight
Rookie Spotlight: Damien Harris, Alabama Height: 5’10’’ (official) Weight: 216 lbs (official) Hands: 9 3/4” (official) Arm: 30 3/4” (official) 40 yard dash: 4.57 (Combine) NFL Comparison: Alex Collins, Marcus Lattimore Pros – works well in space – patient – elite ball security – hard to bring down Cons – lacks burst – not very
Rookie Spotlight: Mike Weber, Ohio St. Height: 5’10’’ (official) Weight: 211 lbs (official) Hands: 9 3/8” (official) Arm: 29 3/4” (official) 40 yard dash: 4.47 (official) NFL Comparison: Mark Walton, Damien Williams Pros – stays on feet after contact – good vision – versatile player – excellent straight line speed Cons – not very explosive
This set of rankings is for all you fantasy fiends who can’t get enough of football throughout the off-season. It’s a glimpse into the rookie evaluation process that I undertake as we try to find the special players who can ultimately bring you a championship come fantasy season. The grades may seem generous right now,
This set of rankings is for all you fantasy fiends who can’t get enough of football throughout the off-season. It’s a glimpse into the rookie evaluation process that I undertake as we try to find the special players who can ultimately bring you a championship come fantasy season. The grades may seem generous right now,
Rookie Spotlight: D.K. Metcalf, Ole Miss Height: 6’3’’ (official) Weight: 228 lbs (official) Hands: 9 7/8” (official) Arm: 34 7/8” (official) 40 yard dash: 4.33 (official) NFL Comparison: Josh Gordon, Julio Jones, Kenny Britt Pros – premium size/speed combo – quick twitch freak – imposing physicality Cons – unpolished route runner – lacking in lateral
Rookie Spotlight: Justice Hill, Oklahoma State University Height: 5’10’’ (official) Weight: 198 lbs (official) Hands: 9 1/2” (official) Arm: 31 5/8” (official) 40 yard dash: 4.4 (official) NFL Comparison: Reggie Bush, Chris Thompson, Brandon Jackson, Duke Johnson Pros – Elite athlete – track star speed – extremely elusive – explosive off the line – honor-roll