2020 Dynasty Rookie Draft: Wide Receiver Primer

Levi Chappell Posted On May 2, 2020

The NFL Draft once again provided a ton of buzz for these incoming rookies, and here at DLF, we have been hammering away to find out where each of these rookies will be drafted in your upcoming rookie drafts.

We have compiled information from ten different 1QB PPR rookie mock drafts, and I will break down the wide receiver tiers that are starting to form. This may give you an idea of where you will need to be in the draft in order to “get your guy”.

TIER ONE

1. CeeDee Lamb, WR DAL (5.7 ADP)

Even after landing in a crowded situation in Dallas, Lamb is still clearly the number one wide receiver being taken in drafts. People are drafting talent over situations, and if you want to draft Lamb, you will most likely need at least the fifth pick to do so.

TIER TWO

2. Jerry Jeudy, WR DEN (7.0 ADP)

After Lamb, the rankings can fluctuate, but on average Jeudy has been the second WR off the board. Jeudy lands in a good spot where he will be able to step into a starter’s role from day one and contribute to what should be a high-flying offense.

3. Jalen Reagor, WR PHI (8.9 ADP)

Reagor is one of the players who benefited most from landing spot and draft capital. He is an explosive playmaker and the Eagles need someone who can help take that offense to the next level. I expect to see a nice rapport built between Reagor and Carson Wentz.

4. Justin Jefferson, WR MIN (9.6 ADP)

Jefferson was one of my favorite players pre-draft, and he landed in a good situation in Minnesota. With Stefon Diggs gone, targets will be plentiful in that offense. Jefferson does damage out of the slot and could see a lot of attention from Kirk Cousins throughout the 2020 season.

TIER THREE

5. Henry Ruggs, WR LVR (10.5 ADP)

While Ruggs’ ADP suggests that he belongs in tier two, I have been involved in many mocks where he falls out of the first round. A speed freak and explosive playmaker, Ruggs landing spot is questionable, and many wonder about his overall skill-set as a wide receiver. He does provide good value at the end of the first or beginning of the second round though.

6. Tee Higgins, WR CIN (14.0 ADP)

I did not see the Bengals drafting a wide receiver so early in the draft, but once I saw Higgins’ name called, I instantly loved the landing spot and pick. Higgins may have to fight for targets in 2020, but as soon as 2021, Higgins could be the WR1 for Joe Burrow and company.

7. Denzel Mims, WR NYJ (14.3 ADP)

Mims may have slid a bit farther in the draft than some anticipated, being the 12th wide receiver selected. He pairs up with a young quarterback in Sam Darnold, and will instantly be a focal point of an offense that is in desperate need of quality players. While the offense isn’t great, the opportunity for instant production is.

8. Brandon Aiyuk, WR SF (14.9 ADP)

Aiyuk’s landing spot is a bit peculiar to me. When I watched his tape, I thought that the team that drafted him could use him like a carbon copy of how the Niners use Deebo Samuel. Then… the Niners drafted him. I am not sure how they are planning on using him, but they spent significant draft capital on him which makes me believe they have a plan.

9. Michael Pittman, WR IND (15.5 ADP)

Pittman was climbing my big board the more and more tape I watched on him. Now that the Colts took him with the 34th overall pick, he moved even higher. He is a large-bodied receiver who does a lot of the small things correct. He plays the position well and has plenty of athleticism to excel in the NFL. He will fit great alongside TY Hilton and Parris Cambell.

TIER FOUR

10. Bryan Edwards, WR LVR (ADP 16.2)

In most mocks I have done, there seems to be a small gap in the second round between the players in tier three and tier four. Edwards or Laviska Shenault seem to be drafted a bit later than the others listed above. I like Edwards’ value as a mid to backend second-rounder. I think he can eventually be the co-WR1 in Las Vegas with Ruggs.

11. Laviska Shenault, WR JAC (18.7 ADP)

Shenault was a very popular devy pick, but injuries among other things hurt his stock a bit. The Jaguars were still willing to spend an early second-rounder on him, and he should enter Jacksonville with little competition. He has to beat out Dede Westbrook and Chris Conley for a starting spot, which I don’t think will be difficult for him to do.

TIER FIVE

12. Chase Claypool, WR PIT (25.6 ADP)

After Shenault, there is about a half of a round difference in the next tier. Claypool is a large human being with freakish athleticism, but enters a crowded receiving group in Pittsburgh, and many believe he is better suited as a tight end.

13. KJ Hamler, WR DEN (26.0 ADP)

Denver doubled down with wide receivers in the first and second round of the NFL draft. Drew Lock now has plenty of weapons, and one of those weapons is the speedster, Hamler. The Broncos are trying to incorporate more speed into the entire team, and Hamler could be another element that allows the Broncos to take the next step forward.

14. Van Jefferson, WR LAR (28.0 ADP)

I find myself acquiring Jefferson in quite a few drafts. He is being selected at the very backend of round two, or early to mid-third-round. I love the landing spot now that Brandin Cooks has left, and I think he will complement Robert Woods and Cooper Kupp very well by being a large slot receiver.

TIER SIX

15. Tyler Johnson, WR TB (30.0 ADP)

Johnson fell to round five of the NFL Draft, and will have to compete with Justin Watson and Scotty Miller for the WR3/4 role in Tampa’s offense. With Mike Evans, Chris Godwin, Rob Gronkowski, OJ Howard (for now), Ronald Jones, and Ke’Shawn Vaughn already there, It will be hard for Johnson to make an impact.

16. Devin Duvernay, WR BAL (31.7 ADP)

Baltimore is a bittersweet landing spot for wide receivers. On one hand, they will probably run the ball more than any other team in the NFL. But on the other hand, they have Lamar Jackson who can make anything happen with his arm or his feet. Duvernay is one of the fastest slot receivers in the NFL, and it will be interesting to see if he can sneak into the WR3 discussion on that offense.

17. Antonio Gandy-Golden, WR WAS (34.4 ADP)

AGG landed in a pretty good spot for a mid-round NFL draft pick. The cupboards are pretty bare in Washington, so he has the real possibility to start opposite Terry McLaurin. He has great size and athleticism and is a good dart throw at the backend of the third round since he has a solid path to playing time.

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Levi Chappell

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Fueled by coffee, Levi spends most of his days in the real estate industry. When not in the real estate world, he is engulfed in dynasty and other sports. When other kids were playing with lincoln logs and legos, Levi was reading sports almanacs... for fun. "Too much fantasy" is not in his vocabulary.