Bradley Ylitalo’s Scouting Notebook: Final Dynasty Rookie Rankings

From one to 50, we have some special talent here. I don’t want to weigh you down with a long introduction, as I know you’re here for the rankings. Let me just explain how this works.

Going from left to right for each player, as you might guess, the number in parentheses is their overall rank. Then comes their name, position, and school. In the first set of brackets, is whether the player is a better PPR or Standard fit, relative to their position (QB’s obviously excluded).

In the second set of brackets, is the player’s risk factor on a scale that ranges from safe to moderate safe, moderate, moderate risk, and risk. This was done for readers to get a feel as to how close each pick is to a sure thing relative to their rank.

Finally, we have their draft projection using DLF’s ADP (not listed get’s N/A label).

I really hope you enjoy this. If there is a prospect that you want to know more about, just leave a message below. I’ll do my best to get back to you as soon as possible.

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The Rankings

1) Saquon Barkley, RB Penn State | Equal | Safe | First Pick

2) Derrius Guice, RB Louisiana State | Standard | Safe | Second Pick

3) Sony Michel, RB Georgia | PPR | Safe | Early First

4) Nick Chubb, RB Georgia | Standard | Safe | Early First

5) Calvin Ridley, WR Alabama | PPR | Moderate Safe | Mid-Late First

6) D.J. Moore, WR Maryland | PPR | Safe | Mid First

7) Courtland Sutton, WR Southern Methodist | Standard | Moderate | Mid First

8) Ronald Jones, RB Southern California | Standard | Moderate Risk | Late First

9) Kerryon Johnson, RB Auburn | Standard | Moderate Safe | Late First-Early Second

10) Rashaad Penny, RB San Diego State | Standard | Moderate Safe | Mid First

11) Christian Kirk, WR Texas A&M | PPR | Moderate | Late First-Early Second

12) James Washington, WR Oklahoma State | Standard | Moderate | Late First

13) Royce Freeman, RB Oregon | Equal | Safe | Late First-Early Second

14) Josh Rosen, QB California Los Angeles | Moderate Safe | Late Second

15) D.J. Chark, WR Louisiana State | Standard | Moderate Risk | Early Third

16) Sam Darnold, QB Southern California | Moderate Safe | Late Second-Early Third

17) Deon Cain, WR Clemson | Standard | Moderate | Mid Third

18) Anthony Miller, WR Memphis | PPR | Safe | Late Second

19) Dallas Goedert, TE South Dakota State | Standard | Moderate | Mid-Late Second

20) Nyheim Hines, RB North Carolina State | PPR | Moderate Risk | Mid Third

21) Dante Pettis, WR Washington | Equal | Moderate | Late Third-Early Fourth

22) Tre’Quan Smith, WR Central Florida | Equal | Moderate Safe | Late Third-Early Fourth

23) John Kelly, RB Tennessee | PPR | Moderate Risk | Early Second

24) Michael Gallup, WR Colorado State | PPR | Moderate Safe | Early-Mid Second

25) Hayden Hurst, TE South Carolina | PPR | Moderate Risk | Early-Mid Fourth

26) Mike Gesicki, TE Penn State | Equal | Moderate Safe | Late Second-Early Third

27) Mark Walton, RB Miami (FL) | PPR | Moderate Risk | Late Second

28) Josh Allen, QB Wyoming | Risk | Mid-Late Third

29) Lamar Jackson, QB Louisville | Risk | Late Second

30) Baker Mayfield, QB Oklahoma | Moderate Risk | Mid-Late Second

31) Kalen Ballage, RB Arizona State | Standard | Risk | Mid Second

32) Mark Andrews, TE Oklahoma | PPR | Safe | Mid Second

33) Jordan Lasley, WR California Los Angeles | PPR | Moderate Risk | Mid Fourth

34) Antonio Callaway, WR Florida | Standard | Risk | Late Third

35) Equanimeous St. Brown, WR Notre Dame | Standard | Moderate Safe | Early Second

36) DaeSean Hamilton, WR Penn State | Standard | Safe | Late Third

37) Bo Scarbrough, RB Alabama | Standard | Risk | Early Third

38) Cedrick Wilson, WR Boise State | PPR | Moderate Safe | N/A

39) Akrum Wadley, RB Iowa | PPR | Moderate Safe | Early Fourth

40) Auden Tate, WR Florida State | Standard | Risk | Early-Mid Third

41) Jordan Wilkins, RB Ole Miss | Standard | Moderate Safe | N/A

42) Jaylen Samuels, RB North Carolina State | PPR | Moderate Risk | Mid-Late Fourth

43) Allen Lazard, WR Iowa State | Standard | Moderate | Early Fourth

44) Keke Coutee, WR Texas Tech | PPR | Moderate | Mid-Late Fourth

45) Mason Rudolph, QB Oklahoma State | Safe | Late Fourth

46) Ian Thomas, TE Indiana | PPR | Moderate Risk | Late Fifth

47) Simmie Cobbs, WR Indiana | Standard | Moderate Safe | Mid Fourth

48) Richie James, WR Middle Tennessee State | Equal | Moderate Risk | N/A

49) J’Mon Moore, WR Missouri | PPR | Moderate | N/A

T-50) Daurice Fountain, WR Northern Iowa | Equal | Early Fifth

T-50) Chris Herndon IV, TE Miami (FL) | PPR | Moderate | N/A

Final Thoughts

We’re most likely going to have five quarterbacks taken on Thursday. This group is special. If you’re anticipating needing help here in the next few years, this is absolutely the time to get it. I don’t think any of these young men are being overvalued ADP wise. As I’ve said before though, Josh Allen’s being underrated just a bit. There’s a reason he’s going to be a top ten pick. Don’t be scared to bet a third rounder on his upside.

This running back class isn’t quite what we had last year, but it’s still pretty darn impressive. There are seven backs I can confidently put my stamp of approval on. And after that, there’s still some really good talent. As I profiled in my running back rankings, I really want owners to make sure they know what they’re getting with Kalen Ballage. He’s got one of the more intriguing size/speed combinations I’ve seen but still needs vast improvement. To put it plainly, I won’t be surprised if doesn’t ever see starter-level snaps.

This is the most interesting wide receiver class I’ve ever scouted. There is little to no consensus among anyone. In my opinion, none of these prospects should be top four picks in rookie drafts or top 15 picks in the NFL draft. That doesn’t mean there isn’t some value here though. With a clear and very good top three of Calvin Ridley, DJ Moore, and Courtland Sutton, and a really deep pool of secondary talent, every team should be able to come away with a fresh infusion of receiver talent.

I don’t want owners to just go by tight ends overall rank or risk factor. Instead, I’m going to give you one last thing to consider. While it can be really tricky to anticipate when tight ends will become consistent contributors, I’ll do my best here. Trying to win now? Up your value of Hayden Hurst. Rebuilding? Mike Gesicki is your guy. Somewhere in the middle? Dallas Goedert and Mark Andrews should be more your speed. I don’t totally love this class but all four of these prospects have a chance to become quality TE1 or 2s.

That wraps up this edition of “Bradley Ylitalo’s Scouting Notebook”. Please leave a comment or question about a specific prospect, or fit for your team, below. Feel free to shoot me a question on Twitter (@NFL_Drafthub), I’m always happy to interact with football fans. See you next time!

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