I released Rotoworld's initial Dynasty rookie rankings in early May, a week after the NFL draft. With the second wave of rookie drafts kicking off in early August, one of the most popular requests in my Twitter feed is an updated list to reflect stronger opinions from offseason and training camp practice reports.
Why not? That sounds like an excellent idea, and I'm happy to oblige. The following lists are based on standard-scoring (non-PPR) leagues with 25-man rosters. The lists by position include draft round and pick selection.
Top 90 Overall
Tier One
1. Robert Griffin III, QB, Redskins
2. Andrew Luck, QB, Colts
3. Trent Richardson, RB, Browns
Tier Two
4. Doug Martin, RB, Buccaneers
5. Isaiah Pead, RB, Rams
6. Kendall Wright, WR, Titans
7. Justin Blackmon, WR, Jaguars
8. David Wilson, RB, Giants
Big Changes: Bumped Pead from No. 9 to No. 5 after going back and watching clips from his senior season. It's easy to see why he has invoked comparisons to Jamaal Charles, Chris Johnson and LeSean McCoy. I can't blame anyone for preferring first-rounder Wilson, who is an explosive talent in his own right, but Pead jumps off the screen to me.
Moved Wright ahead of Blackmon. I had this duo as the top two receivers immediately following the draft, and I still believe that to be the case. Blackmon may have the talent edge, but he's a long-term suspension risk with a DUI apiece in college and the pros. More problematic is his situation, with GM Gene Smith married to Blaine Gabbert as the franchise quarterback. I'm leaning toward Wright in an offense filled with explosive young talent and a far more promising young quarterback.
Tier Three
9. Brian Quick, WR, Rams
10. Michael Floyd, WR, Cardinals
11. Lamar Miller, RB, Dolphins
12. Ronnie Hillman, RB, Broncos
13. Coby Fleener, TE, Colts
14. Stephen Hill, WR, Jets
15. Josh Gordon, WR, Browns
16. Alshon Jeffery, WR, Bears
17. Ryan Tannehill, QB, Dolphins
18. LaMichael James, RB, 49ers
Big Changes: Bumped Brian Quick, Lamar Miller and Ronnie Hillman. Quick gets the nod over Floyd because I don't have the patience to wait for the latter to explode onto the fantasy scene while stuck behind target-hog Larry Fitzgerald for the next half-decade. Quick, on the other hand, has an easy path to the No. 1 receiver role under Sam Bradford. I don't see much more than a change-of-pace back when I watch Hillman, but that species is finally beginning to carve out a reliable weekly fantasy niche in today's pass-heavy NFL. I think Miller's game will translate better at the next level, though.
Added Josh Gordon. I never saw Gordon play in college. I've struggled with this ranking because I do believe Jeffery is a fine prospect who was unfairly shredded in the pre-draft cattle call, but the positive reports on Gordon's size, speed, athleticism and vast potential are too much to ignore.
Tier Four
19. Rueben Randle, WR, Giants
20. Ryan Broyles, WR, Lions
21. Russell Wilson, QB, Seahawks
22. Brandon Weeden, QB, Browns
23. Robert Turbin, RB, Seahawks
24. A.J. Jenkins, WR, 49ers
25. Nick Toon, WR, Saints
26. Juron Criner, WR, Raiders
27. Greg Childs, WR, Vikings
28. Mohamed Sanu, WR, Bengals
29. Vick Ballard, RB, Colts
30. Chris Givens, WR, Rams
Big Changes: Moved Wilson ahead of Weeden. I've come around to Wilson after originally believing he would be limited to a Seneca Wallace career path in the NFL. He's much better than that and will likely take over the offense at some point in 2012.
Bumped Broyles, who has recovered well from ACL surgery and appears to be a future PPR-league monster. Also bumped offseason standouts Toon and Criner while dropping Jenkins and Givens, who appear to be buried on their respective depth charts. Added Ballard now that he's expected to be in the mix for significant carries as a rookie.
Tier Five
31. Dwayne Allen, TE, Colts
32. Ladarius Green, TE, Chargers
33. Evan Rodriguez, TE, Bears
34. T.J. Graham, WR, Bills
35. Bernard Pierce, RB, Ravens
36. Bryce Brown, RB, Eagles
37. Marvin Jones, WR, Bengals
38. Keshawn Martin, WR, Texans
39. Travis Benjamin, WR, Brown
40. Chris Rainey, WR/RB, Steelers
41. Michael Smith, RB, Buccaneers
42. Brandon Bolden, RB, Patriots
43. LaVon Brazill, WR, Colts
44. DeVier Posey, WR, Texans
45. T.Y. Hilton, WR, Colts
46. Brock Osweiler, QB, Broncos
Big Changes: Added Rodriguez, who has some Aaron Hernandez qualities as a "move" tight end. Added Brown and Bolden after their impressive showings in OTAs and early training camp. Dropped Pierce now that Ray Rice is locked up long-term. Bumped Graham, Benjamin and Martin now that they appear poised to contribute as rookies. I still like Michael Smith as a late-draft flier.
Tier Six
47. Michael Egnew, TE, Dolphins
48. Nick Foles, QB, Eagles
49. Michael Hayes, RB, Chargers
50. Chris Polk, RB, Eagles
51. Taylor Thompson, TE, Titans
52. Adrien Robinson, TE, Giants
53. Tommy Streeter, WR, Ravens
54. Marvin McNutt, WR, Eagles
55. Danny Coale, WR, Cowboys
56. Ryan Lindley, QB, Cardinals
57. Kirk Cousins, QB, Redskins
58. Orson Charles, TE, Bengals
59. Cyrus Gray, RB, Chiefs
60. Devon Wylie, WR, Chiefs
61. Joe Adams, WR, Panthers
62. Rod Streater, WR, Raiders
63. Jarius Wright, WR, Vikings
64. Damaris Johnson, WR, Eagles
65. Cole Beasley, WR, Cowboys
66. B.J. Coleman, QB, Packers
67. Deonte Thompson, WR, Ravens
68. B.J. Cunningham, WR, Dolphins
69. Jonathan Grimes, RB, Texans
70. Rishard Matthews, WR, Dolphins
71. Marc Tyler, RB, Packers
72. Terrance Ganaway, RB, Jets
73. Alfred Morris, RB, Redskins
74. Dan Herron, RB, Bengals
75. Daryl Richardson, RB, Rams
76. Dominique Davis, QB, Falcons
77. Kellen Moore, QB, Lions
78. Jordan White, WR, Jets
79. Ed Wesley, RB, Cowboys
80. Nathan Palmer, WR, 49ers
81. Junior Hemingway, WR, Chiefs
82. Edwin Baker, RB, Chargers
83. Josh Cooper, WR, Browns
84. Chandler Harnish, QB, Colts
85. Case Keenum, QB, Texans
86. Davin Meggett, RB, Texans
87. Alex Tanney, QB, Chiefs
88. Randy Bullock, K, Texans
89. Blair Walsh, K, Vikings
90. Greg Zuerlein, K, Rams
I released Rotoworld's initial Dynasty rookie rankings in early May, a week after the NFL draft. With the second wave of rookie drafts kicking off in early August, one of the most popular requests in my Twitter feed is an updated list to reflect stronger opinions from offseason and training camp practice reports.
Why not? That sounds like an excellent idea, and I'm happy to oblige. The following lists are based on standard-scoring (non-PPR) leagues with 25-man rosters. The lists by position include draft round and pick selection.
Top 90 Overall
Tier One
1. Robert Griffin III, QB, Redskins
2. Andrew Luck, QB, Colts
3. Trent Richardson, RB, Browns
Tier Two
4. Doug Martin, RB, Buccaneers
5. Isaiah Pead, RB, Rams
6. Kendall Wright, WR, Titans
7. Justin Blackmon, WR, Jaguars
8. David Wilson, RB, Giants
Big Changes: Bumped Pead from No. 9 to No. 5 after going back and watching clips from his senior season. It's easy to see why he has invoked comparisons to Jamaal Charles, Chris Johnson and LeSean McCoy. I can't blame anyone for preferring first-rounder Wilson, who is an explosive talent in his own right, but Pead jumps off the screen to me.
Moved Wright ahead of Blackmon. I had this duo as the top two receivers immediately following the draft, and I still believe that to be the case. Blackmon may have the talent edge, but he's a long-term suspension risk with a DUI apiece in college and the pros. More problematic is his situation, with GM Gene Smith married to Blaine Gabbert as the franchise quarterback. I'm leaning toward Wright in an offense filled with explosive young talent and a far more promising young quarterback.
Tier Three
9. Brian Quick, WR, Rams
10. Michael Floyd, WR, Cardinals
11. Lamar Miller, RB, Dolphins
12. Ronnie Hillman, RB, Broncos
13. Coby Fleener, TE, Colts
14. Stephen Hill, WR, Jets
15. Josh Gordon, WR, Browns
16. Alshon Jeffery, WR, Bears
17. Ryan Tannehill, QB, Dolphins
18. LaMichael James, RB, 49ers
Big Changes: Bumped Brian Quick, Lamar Miller and Ronnie Hillman. Quick gets the nod over Floyd because I don't have the patience to wait for the latter to explode onto the fantasy scene while stuck behind target-hog Larry Fitzgerald for the next half-decade. Quick, on the other hand, has an easy path to the No. 1 receiver role under Sam Bradford. I don't see much more than a change-of-pace back when I watch Hillman, but that species is finally beginning to carve out a reliable weekly fantasy niche in today's pass-heavy NFL. I think Miller's game will translate better at the next level, though.
Added Josh Gordon. I never saw Gordon play in college. I've struggled with this ranking because I do believe Jeffery is a fine prospect who was unfairly shredded in the pre-draft cattle call, but the positive reports on Gordon's size, speed, athleticism and vast potential are too much to ignore.
Tier Four
19. Rueben Randle, WR, Giants
20. Ryan Broyles, WR, Lions
21. Russell Wilson, QB, Seahawks
22. Brandon Weeden, QB, Browns
23. Robert Turbin, RB, Seahawks
24. A.J. Jenkins, WR, 49ers
25. Nick Toon, WR, Saints
26. Juron Criner, WR, Raiders
27. Greg Childs, WR, Vikings
28. Mohamed Sanu, WR, Bengals
29. Vick Ballard, RB, Colts
30. Chris Givens, WR, Rams
Big Changes: Moved Wilson ahead of Weeden. I've come around to Wilson after originally believing he would be limited to a Seneca Wallace career path in the NFL. He's much better than that and will likely take over the offense at some point in 2012.
Bumped Broyles, who has recovered well from ACL surgery and appears to be a future PPR-league monster. Also bumped offseason standouts Toon and Criner while dropping Jenkins and Givens, who appear to be buried on their respective depth charts. Added Ballard now that he's expected to be in the mix for significant carries as a rookie.
Tier Five
31. Dwayne Allen, TE, Colts
32. Ladarius Green, TE, Chargers
33. Evan Rodriguez, TE, Bears
34. T.J. Graham, WR, Bills
35. Bernard Pierce, RB, Ravens
36. Bryce Brown, RB, Eagles
37. Marvin Jones, WR, Bengals
38. Keshawn Martin, WR, Texans
39. Travis Benjamin, WR, Brown
40. Chris Rainey, WR/RB, Steelers
41. Michael Smith, RB, Buccaneers
42. Brandon Bolden, RB, Patriots
43. LaVon Brazill, WR, Colts
44. DeVier Posey, WR, Texans
45. T.Y. Hilton, WR, Colts
46. Brock Osweiler, QB, Broncos
Big Changes: Added Rodriguez, who has some Aaron Hernandez qualities as a "move" tight end. Added Brown and Bolden after their impressive showings in OTAs and early training camp. Dropped Pierce now that Ray Rice is locked up long-term. Bumped Graham, Benjamin and Martin now that they appear poised to contribute as rookies. I still like Michael Smith as a late-draft flier.
Tier Six
47. Michael Egnew, TE, Dolphins
48. Nick Foles, QB, Eagles
49. Michael Hayes, RB, Chargers
50. Chris Polk, RB, Eagles
51. Taylor Thompson, TE, Titans
52. Adrien Robinson, TE, Giants
53. Tommy Streeter, WR, Ravens
54. Marvin McNutt, WR, Eagles
55. Danny Coale, WR, Cowboys
56. Ryan Lindley, QB, Cardinals
57. Kirk Cousins, QB, Redskins
58. Orson Charles, TE, Bengals
59. Cyrus Gray, RB, Chiefs
60. Devon Wylie, WR, Chiefs
61. Joe Adams, WR, Panthers
62. Rod Streater, WR, Raiders
63. Jarius Wright, WR, Vikings
64. Damaris Johnson, WR, Eagles
65. Cole Beasley, WR, Cowboys
66. B.J. Coleman, QB, Packers
67. Deonte Thompson, WR, Ravens
68. B.J. Cunningham, WR, Dolphins
69. Jonathan Grimes, RB, Texans
70. Rishard Matthews, WR, Dolphins
71. Marc Tyler, RB, Packers
72. Terrance Ganaway, RB, Jets
73. Alfred Morris, RB, Redskins
74. Dan Herron, RB, Bengals
75. Daryl Richardson, RB, Rams
76. Dominique Davis, QB, Falcons
77. Kellen Moore, QB, Lions
78. Jordan White, WR, Jets
79. Ed Wesley, RB, Cowboys
80. Nathan Palmer, WR, 49ers
81. Junior Hemingway, WR, Chiefs
82. Edwin Baker, RB, Chargers
83. Josh Cooper, WR, Browns
84. Chandler Harnish, QB, Colts
85. Case Keenum, QB, Texans
86. Davin Meggett, RB, Texans
87. Alex Tanney, QB, Chiefs
88. Randy Bullock, K, Texans
89. Blair Walsh, K, Vikings
90. Greg Zuerlein, K, Rams
QUARTERBACKS
1. Robert Griffin III, 1.02, Redskins
2. Andrew Luck, 1.01, Colts
3. Ryan Tannehill, 1.08, Dolphins
4. Russell Wilson, 3.12, Seahawks
5. Brandon Weeden, 1.22, Browns
6. Brock Osweiler, 2.25, Broncos
7. Nick Foles, 3.25, Eagles
8. Ryan Lindley, 6.15, Cardinals
9. Kirk Cousins, 4.07, Redskins
10. B.J. Coleman, 7.36, Packers
11. Chandler Harnish, 7.46, Colts
12. Dominique Davis, UDFA, Falcons
13. Kellen Moore, UDFA, Lions
14. Case Keenum, UDFA, Texans
15. Alex Tanney, UDFA, Chiefs
RUNNING BACKS
1. Trent Richardson, 1.03, Browns
2. Doug Martin, 1.31, Buccaneers
3. Isaiah Pead, 2.18, Rams
4. David Wilson, 1.32, Giants
5. Lamar Miller, 4.02, Dolphins
6. Ronnie Hillman, 3.04, Broncos
7. LaMichael James, 2.29, 49ers
8. Robert Turbin, 4.11, Seahawks
9. Vick Ballard, 5.35, Colts
10. Bernard Pierce, 3.21, Ravens
11. Bryce Brown, UDFA, Eagles
12. Michael Smith, 7.05, Buccaneers
13. Brandon Bolden, UDFA, Patriots
14. Michael Hayes, UDFA, Chargers
15. Chris Polk, UDFA, Eagles
16. Cyrus Gray, 6.12, Chiefs
17. Jonathan Grimes, UDFA, Texans
18. Marc Tyler, UDFA, Packers
19. Terrance Ganaway, 6.32, Jets
20. Alfred Morris, 6.03, Redskins
21. Dan Herron, 6.21, Bengals
22. Daryl Richardson, 7.45, Rams
23. Ed Wesley, UDFA, Cowboys
24. Edwin Baker, 7.43, Chargers
25. Davin Meggett, UDFA, Texans
WIDE RECEIVERS
1. Kendall Wright, 1.20, Titans
2. Justin Blackmon, 1.05, Jaguars
3. Brian Quick, 2.01, Rams
4. Michael Floyd, 1.13, Cardinals
5. Stephen Hill, 2.11, Jets
6. Josh Gordon, 2.02*, Browns
7. Alshon Jeffery, 2.13, Bears
8. Rueben Randle, 2.31, Giants
9. Ryan Broyles, 2.22, Lions
10. A.J. Jenkins, 1.30, 49ers
11. Nick Toon, 4.27, Saints
12. Juron Criner, 5.33, Raiders
13. Greg Childs, 4.39, Vikings
14. Mohamed Sanu, 3.20, Bengals
15. Chris Givens, 4.01, Rams
16. T.J. Graham, 3.06, Bills
17. Travis Benjamin, 4.05, Browns
18. Marvin Jones, 5.31, Bengals
19. Chris Rainey, 5.24, Steelers
20. Keshawn Martin, 4.26, Texans
21. LaVon Brazill, 6.36, Colts
22. DeVier Posey, 3.05, Texans
23. T.Y. Hilton, 3.29, Colts
24. Marvin McNutt, 6.24, Eagles
25. Danny Coale, 5.17, Cowboys
26. Tommy Streeter, 6.28, Ravens
27. Rod Streater, UDFA, Raiders
28. Devon Wylie, 4.12, Chiefs
29. Joe Adams, 4.09, Panthers
30. Jarius Wright, 4.23, Vikings
31. Damaris Johnson, UDFA, Eagles
32. Cole Beasley, UDFA, Cowboys
33. Deonte Thompson, UDFA, Ravens
34. B.J. Cunningham, 6.13, Dolphins
35. Rishard Matthews, 7.20, Dolphins
36. Nathan Palmer, UDFA, 49ers
37. Jordan White, 7.37, Jets
38. Junior Hemingway, 7.31, Chiefs
39. Josh Cooper, UDFA, Browns
TIGHT ENDS
1. Coby Fleener, 2.02, Colts
2. Dwayne Allen, 3.01, Colts
3. Ladarius Green, 4.15, Chargers
4. Evan Rodriguez, 4.16, Bears
5. Michael Egnew, 3.15, Dolphins
6. Orson Charles, 4.21, Bengals
7. Taylor Thompson, 5.10, Titans
8. Adrien Robinson, 4.32, Giants
KICKERS
1. Randy Bullock, 5.26, Texans
2. Blair Walsh, 6.05, Vikings
3. Greg Zuerlein, 6.01, Rams
4. Justin Tucker, UDFA, Ravens