Those ranking 11 through 14 could all be Day 1 starters and that is a huge bonus for IDP formats. 2022 IDP Rookie Rankings. Brandon Smith, LB, Panthers70. Research past fantasy performance with sortable player stats including PFF-exclusives like aDOT and fantasy points per opportunity. NFL Free Agency Rumors & News: Tony Pollard, Tua Tagovailoa (2023 Fantasy Football), NFL Free Agency Rumors & News: Mac Jones, Josh Jacobs (2023 Fantasy Football), Dynasty Players to Give Up On (2023 Fantasy Football), 2023 NFL Draft Burning Questions: No. But he only had 9.5 sacks combined over three seasons with the Bulldogs, so there's a measure of risk here for both the Jaguars and IDP managers. . May 5, 2022, 11:53 am ET . He has great burst and can win quickly off the edge; however, he still figures to be more of a work in progress compared to some of the other edge defenders listed above. Lawson is coming off an Achilles tear that kept him off the field in 2021, so there are concerns about his recovery and ability to regain his explosiveness, but nonetheless, Franklin-Myers and Lawson both present barriers to Johnsons playing time. Arnold Ebiketie, EDGE, ATL: The 6'2", 250-pound Ebiketie was an early Day 2 pick by a Falcons team that had fewer sacks as a team in 2021 (19) than T.J. Watt of the Pittsburgh Steelers had by himself. Nakobe Dean, LB | Eagles. Malcolm Rodriguez, LB, Lions71. Josh Paschal, EDGE, Lions47. If all their edge defenders are available, then Seahawks will likely deploy a heavy rotation between Darrell Taylor, Uchenna Nwosu, Alton Robinsonand now Mafe. Quay Walker, LB, Packers19. With the 2022 NFL Draft concluded, dynasty league rookie drafts are going to be in full swing over the next few months. You can adjust based on your scoring compared to . Aidan Hutchinson, EDGE, DET: The Lions almost pulled a hamstring racing to draft Hutchinson after the Jaguars passed on him with the first overall pick. Hutchinson may not have the athletic upside of Walker or the astronomical ceiling of Thibodeaux. Rachaad White, RB, Buccaneers22. 10. From a realistic standpoint, this defense will heavily rely on Hutchinson for years. David Ojabo, EDGE, BAL: A second-round pick of the Ravens, Ojabo was being talked up as a potential top-10 pick not that long ago. Pitre was almost exclusively a slot corner during his final two seasons at Baylor, and he was really effective from that position. Kyren Williams, RB, Rams62. That should mean we see one of or an alternation of Smith and Cine come down to play in the box and soak up tackles. Quay Walker, LB | Packers Isaiah Spiller, RB, Chargers37. Still, youd be grasping at straws to convince anyone hes not deserving of his high draft value. Hamilton should be a much better option than Clark for tackle production as well, as Clark produced just a 7.8% tackle efficiency rate in 2021, which is well below average for his position. Boye Mafe, DL | Seahawks Hopefully, Walkers pass-rush repertoire will start to catch up to his athleticism by then, turning him into an IDP star. Our IDP scoring is based on a balance with PPR scoring. 1 Pick; This essentially leaves 30-plus-year-olds. The Jaguars picked up Foyesade Oluokun in free agency. Treylon Burks, WR, Titans5. The Jaguars bet on elite athletic traits and size with the No. Hes got size, speed, and length. ), Davis probably won't be anything more than an early down player, limiting his usefulness for IDP. The top five in our 2022 IDP rookie rankings all have plenty of star power. Ranking Ojabo at 15 is banking on talent over opportunity. Sam Howell, QB, Commanders72. The Bears spent a second-round pick on Brisker, which is ideal draft capital, but also outside of Eddie Jackson theres no real competition for Chicago's second safety spot. The Chiefs have run the second-highest dime personnel rate (31.5%) since Spagnuolo took over as the defensive coordinator in 2019, which accounts for about 300 snaps per season. Brisker should slide right in next to Jackson as Matt Eberflus next relevant IDP safety, similarly to Khari Willis in Indianapolis. Thibodeauxs 90.9 pass-rush grade and 87.4 overall grade for his college career makes for an impressive resume to bet on in IDP leagues. If you are a new user and make your first-time deposit, get a 100% deposit match of up to $100. The Cowboys used a second-round pick on Williams, who has looked dominant as a pass rusher, at times. However, the order of them may surprise a few people, especially with Karlaftis and Walker above Hutchinson and Thibodeaux. And that might be a kind take. 7. An athletic and versatile safety out of Toledo, Anderson could be in the mix as a sleeper to take over for Vonn Bell after his contract expires at the end of 2022. on Atlanta's linebacker depth chart, but they also shouldnt be considered elite competition to beat out, eventually. throughout the offseason as updates are made. He was utilized as a blitzer on nearly 150 snaps over the past two seasons, posting 37 pressures and seven sacks. Dont forget to download the Rotoworld app to receive real-time player news, mobile alerts and track your favorite players. Ojabos burst and athleticism were some of his greatest traits, so if he can get back to full health, the Ravens got themselves another steal in this years draft. Here's your Top 90 . He needs significant work, but he checks the most important boxes for foundational traits of an effective NFL pass-rusher. For anyone who plays in an IDP (Individual Defensive . But that was before Ojabo tore his Achilles tendon at Michigan's pro day. Below you will find our rookie rankings to help you draft IDP options in your dynasty leagues for 2022. Kyle Hamilton, S, Ravens24. Desmond Ridder, QB, Falcons50. If so, he could slip under the radar and be a sneakily effective option. The scarcity and lack of consistency at the edge position in IDP leagues create a need for a new star(s) who can play every down. In IDP leagues, Davis is going to be in contention for the first defensive tackle off the board in rookie drafts that require defensive tackles in lineups. Jaquan Brisker, S, Bears58. Hes going to be a high-end dynasty IDP starter for a while. Hamilton should be a much better option than Clark for tackle production as well, as Clark produced just a 7.8% tackle efficiency rate in 2021, which is well below average for his position. , but considering Reeds age (29), contract (one year) and lack of pass-rush upside (he's never had a year above a 67.2 pass-rushing grade), it stands to reason that Wyatt should see the field a decent amount as a rookie. Find out who created a stir -- and who Jared deemed the BEST "sell" on the market Deshaun Watson dominated NFL news for a while. Towards the latter part of the 2021 season, we advised our regular IDP readers that the 2022 NFL Draft class would be a bit of an outlier. Position: Solo tackles: Assists: Sacks: Tackles for loss: QB hits: Pass breakups: DE/DI: 2.5: 1.25: 4: 1: 1: 2: LB: 1.5: 0.75: 4: 1: 1: 2: CB/S: 2: 1: 4: 1: 1: 2: . Bryan Cook, DB | Chiefs With better pass-rushing interior players already in the lineup (. Alec Pierce, WR, Colts25. 8. 28. To see the rookies mixed into our regular rankings, click the Dynasty Rankings tab. Rookie Rankings. Copyright 2019-2023. Similar to Muma, Chenal was shaping up to be a potential IDP star in the right landing spot, but ultimately, he ends up in linebacker purgatory as far as IDP is concerned. Romeo Doubs, WR, Packers53. He tore his Achilles, which means hell need about six months to recover. Even though Lloyd wasnt the first linebacker selected in the 2022 NFL Draft, he should play every down in Jacksonville and produce the kind of numbers that will make him highly coveted in IDP leagues, regardless of format. 85.6 PFF Grade (1st among Pac-12 Edges)???? Dean earned the highest linebacker grade in the entire country in 2021 (91.8) to go along with an elite coverage grade (90.4, third among the nations linebackers). The Lions had almost no pass-rush last year, and Hutchinson stands to be the difference-maker. We combine rankings from 100+ experts into Consensus Rankings. Mar 4, 2023. The App is Back! Kyle Philips, WR, Titans75. 21. Think Derwin James but bigger and less injured. As the best pick from the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft, Hamilton is arguably a top-five talent in this draft class. 5. In order to provide our readers with the best research and analysis we charge a fee to read our content. Brisker is the kind of player that can manage and understand various coverages, line up against TEs and make big plays. He needs some time to develop physically, but hes an ascending physical talent that should help anchor the Chicago defensive backfield for years to come. 18. The primary reason for that is the group they are playing with to start their careers. That linebacker figures to be 2021 All-Pro. He has great burst and can win quickly off the edge; however, he still figures to be more of a work in progress compared to some of the other edge defenders listed above. Hes my favorite target in IDP drafts. Per source, Georgia LB Nakobe Dean declined surgery on his shoulder, and it's now a major concern/medical red flag. Jalen Pitre, S, Texans57. The Bengals are set at safety and in the slot, and Hill has already expressed an openness to transitioning to boundary cornerback. But Belton will have to beat out Julian Love in training camp if he's going to see significant playing time as a rookie. Will he hit the open market this time? Caldwells Bucs rushed their linebackers at a top-five rate last season led by White (162 pass-rush attempts). To help you prepare for your dynasty rookie and startup drafts, Scott Bogman is putting together a dynasty rookie outlook for each and every fantasy-relevant 2023 NFL Draft prospect . Although a PPR scoring system is assumed, keep in mind that a switch to non . McFadden earned back-to-back 90-plus pass-rush grades his last two seasons at Indiana as well as a 74.8 overall grade in 2021. If you want to dive deeper into fantasy football, be sure to check out our award-winning slate of Fantasy Football Tools as you navigate your season. Cine is an excellent player, and hell start right away, lining up next to. Nick Cross, DB | Colts #Cowboys EDGE Sam Williams is a dip-n-rip pass-rusher who possesses elite speed (4.43 40) and an outstanding get-off. The Chiefs' depth chart at the position consists of just. Oh boy. Hes in an ideal scenario with the Eagles, a defense that desperately needs linebacking help, so hes more than worthy of the second spot in this ranking. But we've got a few guys who don't seem to be getting enough love, plus a few you can trade for a profit. As a matter of fact, beginning with Georgia's Travon Walker going to the Jacksonville Jaguars with the first overall pick, the first five selections in Las Vegas were all defensive players. 8. That being said, the Cowboys need someone to emerge across from Demarcus Lawrence and considering what weve seen from Dante Fowler Jr. over the past couple years, its not out of the realm of possibilities that Williams is a significant contributor as a rookie before developing into a future starter for the Cowboys. 1. 2022 IDP Rankings 2022 Fantasy Football Rankings powered by FantasyPros Full Dynasty Rankings. DFS. Brian Asamoah, ILB, MIN: As a two-year starter at Oklahoma, Asamoah was stout against the run and showed some aptitude playing coverage in the Sooners' Cover-2 defense. Williams has the athletic potential to be that guy. Pitre was almost exclusively a slot corner during his final two seasons at Baylor, and he was really effective from that position. Ebiketie was drafted early in the second round and steps onto a roster that is desperate for his help. If that happens, Andersen could be a Day 1 starter. As an IDP who should rise in fantasy rookie drafts, Karlaftis' opportunity for playing time is potentially greater than any other edge drafted in the first round. Lloyd should be an asset as a blitzer after posting an 88.4 pass-rush grade, 31 pressures and eight sacks in 2021 all of which were top-12 among college linebackers. Tindall was solid all-around for Georgia in 2021, earning an 85.4 overall grade. From our Start/Sit Assistant which provides your optimal lineup, based on accurate consensus projections to our Waiver Wire Assistant that allows you to quickly see which available players will improve your team and by how much weve got you covered this fantasy football season. Muma appeared to be an IDP darling in the right landing spot thanks to his elite run defense grades (91.1) and tackling ability. That could be the same role the team has in mind for Cook, who was drafted in the second round. He wasn't a liability in coverage, and he also earned the, Tindalls lack of starting experience will likely keep him behind. This could help McFadden get on the field more and make an impact in Don Martindales blitz-heavy defense. Walker wont be the focal point of the defense, but hes got fantastic coverage skills and physical traits. Muma will back up Oluokon at the MIKE spot initially. Jerome Ford, RB, Browns60. The Bears are also rebuilding, so hell likely get the chance to play a lot in his rookie season. These rookie rankings are technically for dynasty IDP leagues, but truth be told there wouldn't be that much difference in them were they for a redraft format. Even with defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolos hesitancy to play rookies, the depth chart leaves him with no choice but to play Karlaftis. Dynasty Rankings; Rookie . Ravens defensive coordinator Mike MacDonald reunites with one of his top pass-rushers at Michigan in Ojabo, who tore his Achilles tendon earlier this offseason, which will likely put him out of commission for his rookie year. 1. Dynasty (2023) '23 Rookies (SuperFlex) '23 Rookies (1QB) Rookie Profiles. Jaguars' new defensive coordinator Mike Caldwell previously the Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker coach who essentially played two linebackers (Lavonte David and Devin White) on every down, can now feel comfortable in doing so again. Kyle Hamilton is the top rookie defensive back for fantasy purposes, but I can understand the argument for him being the top overall IDP rookie. The lack of quality at the linebacker position for the Texans should get Harris on the field, so he's an intriguing potential IDP rookie sleeper. We've got 3 to buy and 3 to sell in Part 2 of this dynasty trades series What should you do with Kyler Murray, Dak Prescott and some other key QBs on the dynasty league trade market this offseason? Dalton Schultz got the franchise tag a year ago. As it was decreed, I'm making regular updates to my dynasty rankings, which include quarterbacks, running backs, wide receivers, tight ends . Oluokun will make life a little easier for Lloyd by giving the rookie a veteran presence to rely on. James Cook, RB, Bills21. Jalen Pitre, S, HOU: Pitre was a productive tackler over the past two years at Baylor, notching 135 total tackles over the past two years. He's just 20 and played the whole year at A-ball in 2022, so he's a few years . Among the DBs, Brisker has the clearer road to being the box safety. This is what put Sorensen on the field combined with injuries to starters and other personnel needs allowed him to average around 715 defensive snaps over that span. As long as his medicals check out, the reward greatly outweighs the risk here so take a shot on an elite talent at the position. He also proved his worth as a run defender, posting 23 defensive stops against the run (tied for sixth among Big 10 edge defenders) and a 72.8 career run defense grade since 2019. Cook figures to be a better version of Sorensen after posting 25 defensive stops against the run last year, which was tied for eighth among all college safeties. Now that the NFL Draft is over, it is time for our Rookie Drafts! Find full offensive rankings here, and more IDPs here. You can follow Gary on Twitter @IDPSharks. In 2021, Jackson earned an 88.3 pass-rush grade on the back of 26 pressures and six sacks. The Ravens could look to trade last years starter, Chuck Clark, with Hamilton now locked into that role for the foreseeable future. I love him for his long-term and immediate value. Editors Note: Now, all our premium tools for Fantasy and Betting are included in one subscription at one low price. Before the draft, some considered Christian Harris to be the best linebacker available. Sam Williams, EDGE, Cowboys32. Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Oregon Ducks quarterback Anthony Brown (13) tires to evade Utah Utes linebacker Devin Lloyd (0) in the fourth quarter in the third quarter at Rice-Eccles Stadium. Chad Muma, LB | Jaguars as the most established edges on the team. Harris will step in immediately for the Texans, potentially even leading the team in tackles. This allows edge rushers to hold their NFL value regardless of the scheme theyre drafted into. Aidan Hutchinson, EDGE, Lions10. Hes a quarterback turned linebacker, and while his coverage ability still leaves a lot to be desired, he has the speed and athleticism to improve there. Not that Mafe can't get after the quarterbackthe 6'4", 261-pounder had 10 tackles for loss and seven sacks a year ago at Minnesota. While the Packers actually increased their two-linebacker looks by about 250 snaps from 2020, which is certainly more promising for Walker, its still not enough to warrant taking high in rookie drafts. 23. But he has an explosive first step and landed on a Chiefs team that needs pass-rush help as much as any team in the NFL. Got a live rookie draft with IDPs and just want the list of names? The Cowboys used a second-round pick on Williams, who has looked dominant as a pass rusher, at times. The Jaguars suddenly have a crowded linebacker room after taking Lloyd in the first round and Muma in the third round after giving Oluokun a three-year, $45 million contract. 10. Cine earned an 83.4 run defense grade and an 84.9 tackling grade in 2021 both of which were top-three for SEC safeties as he's proven to be an asset in run support on top of being a strong coverage safety. has the past few years, which can allow for some IDP value in medium-to-small doses. , at least in 2022, but there is an easy path to be Miamis LB2. Breece Hall is the No. Kenny Pickett, QB, Steelers38. Almost no analyst sees him as the next JJ Watt, but hes destined to put up consistently good numbers for a long time. Hell get action right away on a defensive unit that ranked in the bottom half of the league in 2021. Anderson earned a 78.8 overall grade, 72.9 run defense grade, 80.1 pass-rush grade and a 79.0 coverage grade since 2020. 6. May 3, 2022. Also, an extensive 2022 NFL Fantasy Football Preseason Stock Report. How To Get Started, Tips, and More. Trent McDuffie, CB | Chiefs Ultimately, thats where he was drafted and in my estimation, he should be a Day 1 starter next to Harrison Smith in Minnesota. If so, he could be an intriguing option as an outside pass rusher. Dane Belton, S, NYG: A fourth-round pick of the Giants, Belton on paper looks the part of a safety who can make hay in IDP leaguesthe 6'1", 205-pounder is a physical tackler who spent most of his time as a hybrid safety/linebacker at Iowa. 25. Sam Williams, DL | Cowboys The draft capital alone is enough to make Lloyd a tantalizing IDP option (27th overall), but what really grabs me is that the Jaguars traded up to take Lloyd with the pick. 9. Not only is he capable of being an every-down defensive tackle, but he has proven to be a well-rounded talent. Anderson earned a 78.8 overall grade, 72.9 run defense grade, 80.1 pass-rush grade and a 79.0 coverage grade since 2020. best sideline-to-sideline linebacker superlative.