By Chet Gresham – @ChetGresham
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Published May 12, 2017.
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2017 Fantasy Football – Rookie Dynasty:
Aaron Jones, RB, Packers
Jones was an extreme producer in college and could give the Packers a boost out of the backfield, but he does have a lot of competition with Ty Montgomery and Jamaal Williams. I’ve picked my horse in the race with Williams, but Jones is good enough to work his way into playing time in a top offense.
Chris Godwin, WR, Bucs
Godwin is a strong route runner and should be a key component to Tampa Bay moving forward, but will have to fight for targets early on in his career.
DeShone Kizer, QB, Browns
Kizer is right up there with the other top quarterbacks this season as far as upside. The Browns aren’t the best spot for any quarterback, but I do trust Hue Jackson, and hopefully the Browns’ brass will as well.
ArDarius Stewart, WR, Jets
Stewart has a lot of appeal as a NFL receiver and should develop into a consistent force – if he can wade through the rebuilding years of the Jets. I would have been much happier if he’d landed just about anywhere else, but those are the breaks.
Deshaun Watson, QB, Texans
If you have room to hold quarterbacks on your dynasty team, then these top guys are worth trying to grab, but I’m still going to let them fall and then see which one I like the most is left. Watson has a lot of ability and will be helped by DeAndre Hopkins early. If Watson can learn this offense and push Will Fuller and open things up for Lamar Miller, Watson could be useful in fantasy earlier than expected.
Marlon Mack, RB, Colts
Mack has plenty of holes in his game, but is a big-play threat and should be a good complement to old man Frank Gore. I still think Gore will continue to lead the backfield, as he is just too good at the fundamentals, but Mack would be able to carve out some snaps and learn.
Josh Reynolds, WR, Rams
Reynolds has the build of a top receiver in this league, and despite a propensity for drops in college, he showed that he has the overall ability to thrive in the NFL if he can learn and grow. Reynolds will get a good shot at winning snaps as the Rams transition into at least the opposite of horrible.
Zay Jones, WR, Bills
Jones has the ability to make it in this league, but will be slowed by the Bills’ poor passing attack, especially if Tyrod Taylor leaves next offseason. I’m drafting Jones based on ability, but am not overly confident the Bills will help him reach his potential.
Dede Westbrook, WR, Jaguars
Westbrook could win the slot job fairly quickly in Jacksonville. The tenuous quarterback situation there isn’t reassuring though.
Chad Kelly, QB, Broncos
Kelly has a ton of natural ability and can make all the throws an NFL quarterback needs. He’s recovering from a hand injury and could easily be sidelined all season, but Denver’s quarterback race is pretty open, and Kelly might just have the most upside of the group.
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