Odd Man Out: NFL Draft Fantasy Losers – AFC Edition
Odd Man Out: AFC Edition The recent NFL Draft and free agency have drastically changed the complexions of most of the NFL’s 32 teams. These are some of the once relevant players in the AFC who could be left standing in the cold come game time. Dion Lewis RB, Patriots: What a difference a year
PRO Dynasty Rookie Spotlight: Marlon Mack, RB Colts
Rookie Spotlight: Marlon Mack, University of South Florida Indianapolis Colts (4th round) Height: 5’ 11 3/8” Weight: 213 lbs Hands: 9” Arm: 32” 40 yard dash: 4.50 (Combine) NFL Comparison: Buck Allen Pros – full-tilt open-field runner – masterfully elusive – good vision – long, smooth stride – quick to the edge Cons – seeks
PRO Rookie Spotlight: Dalvin Cook, Florida State University
Rookie Spotlight: Dalvin Cook, Florida State University Height: 5’ 10 3/8” Weight: 210 lbs Hands: 9 1/4” Arm: 32 3/8” 40 yard dash: 4.49 (combine) NFL Comparison: Upside – LeSean McCoy, Downside – Mike Gillislee Pros – elusive; constant big play threat – explosive – lightning-fast acceleration functionally – quick feet, short stride – always
PRO Dynasty Rookie Spotlight: Robert Davis, WR Georgia State
Rookie Spotlight: Robert Davis, Georgia State University Height: 6’ 2 5/8” Weight: 219 lbs Hands: 9 5/8” Arm: 33” 40 yard dash: 4.44 (combine) NFL Comparison: Stephen Hill, Demaryius Thomas, Jeff Janis Pros – SPARQ freak – changes direction on a dime – wide catch radius – good hands Cons -raw route runner -not
PRO Dynasty Rookie Spotlight: James Conner, RB Pittsburgh
Rookie Spotlight: James Conner, University of Pittsburgh Height: 6’ 1 1/2” Weight: 233 lbs Hands: 9 7/8” Arm: 31 1/4” 40 yard dash: 4.65 (official) NFL Comparison: Alfred Morris Pros -downhill battering ram -good burst and first move -decent hands -great balance Cons -history of major injuries -little breakaway speed Scouting Notes: Conner
PRO Dynasty Rookie Spotlight: Noah Brown, WR Ohio State
Rookie Spotlight: Noah Brown, Ohio State University Height: 6’ 2” Weight: 222 lbs Hands: 9 1/8” Arm: 31 3/4” 40 yard dash: 4.55 – 4.57 (pro-day) NFL Comparison: Terrelle Pryor-like upside, probably more like Brandon LaFell Quick Hits Pros -dominating athletic presence -excellent speed for a big receiver -tracks the ball well -can play all over
PRO 2017 Dynasty Rookie Spotlight: Stanley Williams, RB Kentucky
Stanley Williams, University of Kentucky Height: 5’ 7” Weight: 190 lbs Hands: 8 5/8” Arm: 30” 40 yard dash: 4.51 (official) NFL Comparison: Dion Lewis, Chris Thompson Pros -quick, smooth acceleration -high stepper -patient -good vision -falls forward Cons -almost too patient -not very elusive for a smaller back -struggles in pass protection Scouting Notes:
PRO 2017 Dynasty Rookie Spotlight: John Ross, WR Washington
John Ross, University of Washington Height: 5’ 10 3/8” Weight: 188 lbs Hands: 8 3/4” Arm: 31 1/2” 40 yard dash: 4.22 (official) (!!!) NFL Comparison: DeSean Jackson, Santana Moss, Ty Hilton, Malcolm Mitchell, Odell Beckham Pros -obscene speed -excellent body control -great vision -dynamic lateral agility -nose for the endzone -slippery runner Cons -smallish
PRO 2017 Dynasty Rookie Spotlight: Christian McCaffrey, RB Stanford
Dynasty Rookie Spotlight: Christian McCaffrey, Stanford University Height: 5’ 11 1/4” Weight: 202 lbs Hands: 9” Arm: 30” Wing: 67 ⅜” 40 yard dash: 4.48 (official) NFL Comparison: Bilal Powell, Danny Woodhead Quick Hits – good first move – long speed – long stride – used on the goal line to jump the pile –
PRO 2017 Dynasty Rookie Spotlight: Ryan Switzer, WR University of North Carolina
Senior Bowl Spotlight: Ryan Switzer, University of North Carolina Height: 5’ 8 ½” Weight: 179 lbs Hands: 9 ⅛” Arm: 28” Wing: 67 ⅜” 40 yard dash: 4.51 (official) NFL Comparison: Julian Edelman, Randall Cobb, Jeremy Kerley Scouting Notes: Switzer was basically the South squad’s mirrored reflection of the North team’s Trent Taylor at the
