By Chet Gresham – @ChetGresham
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Published May 17, 2018.
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2018 Fantasy Football – Rookie Dynasty:
Calvin Ridley, WR, Falcons
Ridley will quickly become an asset to the Falcons, but his upside will likely be capped by Julio Jones for the foreseeable future. But as long as Ridley can limit his drops, he has all the skills to be a plus fantasy player for his career.
Christian Kirk, WR, Cardinals
Arizona is a good spot for Kirk with Larry Fitzgerald at the end of his career and Josh Rosen coming in at the same time. Kirk has good hands and speed, and he works well out of the slot, which is where he would likely play once Fitzgerald retires. Kirk should also have value quickly with the Cardinals lacking depth at the receiver position.
Courtland Sutton, WR, Broncos
Sutton is much like his new teammate Demaryius Thomas, as he doesn’t win with flat-out speed but his size and body positioning get the job done. He is a big target and will be tough for smaller defensive backs to control, but he will need one of Thomas or Emmanuel Sanders to move on if he is to reach his upside.
James Washington, WR, Steelers
Washington is a big-play receiver and will take over for Martavis Bryant in that regard. He will have trouble getting the targets he needs to sustain fantasy value, but he should have enough big games to keep his stock high and be coveted in fantasy.
Anthony Miller, WR, Bears
Miller will be behind Allen Robinson in Chicago but is set up to be the No. 2 receiver without much trouble, as Taylor Gabriel doesn’t have Miller’s skill set. The Bears should have a much-improved offense this year, which Miller looks to be a big part.
Michael Gallup, WR, Cowboys
Gallup gets a nice boost landing in Dallas due to the team’s stripped-down receiving group. He should be able to start opposite Terrance Williams with Allen Hurns in the slot and could end up as the target leader of the group, especially with Jason Witten out of the picture. I don’t think Gallup’s long-term upside is amazing, but he is a strong route runner and older for a rookie, which should have him ready to go Week 1.
Nyheim Hines, RB, Colts
Hines is a strong receiver with lightning speed, and the Colts aren’t flush with receivers at the moment. He will likely be part of a committee at running back with a strong presence in the receiving game. He’s a for-sure add in PPR leagues.
Mike Gesecki, TE, Dolphins
Gesecki should quickly become a target in Adam Gase’s offense, which uses tight ends but hadn’t had one that was useful in Miami. I think Gesecki will be useful early on, as he is by far the best tight end the Dolphins have, and this offense wants and needs one.
Tre’Quan Smith, WR, Saints
Smith should quickly supplant Ted Ginn as the deep threat in New Orleans, as he was great in that department in college, catching over 70 percent of his targets over 20 yards. Ted Ginn isn’t going away this year, but he also wasn’t much of a deep receiver last year already. I expect Smith will get into games just for that reason alone, and with Ginn already at the ripe age of 33, Smith should step up in his place soon.
Baker Mayfield, QB, Browns
Mayfield, like Lamar Jackson, can run with the ball and has great arm strength. The Browns are stacked with young talent, and if you are looking for fantasy upside, Mayfield is right up there with Jackson.
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