2024 Dynasty Rookie Post-Draft Update: Tanner McLachlan

The NFL Draft is behind us, rookie drafts are taking place, and as dynasty managers we are looking ahead to the upcoming season. In our Dynasty Rookie Post-Draft Update series, we break down all the incoming fantasy-relevant rookies, looking at their profiles and where they fit. The basis of the rookie profile involves the usage of STORM analysis, focusing on five key components: Situation, Talent, Opportunity, Risk, and Market.

SITUATION

Name: Tanner McLachlan

Position: Tight End

Pro Team: Cincinnati Bengals

College Team: Arizona (Transferred from Southern Utah)

Draft Status: Round 6; Pick 194

Tanner McLachlan hails from north of the border, born and raised in Alberta, Canada. He picked up Canadian rules football in grade school and earned All-Canada honors as a wide receiver in high school. He originally signed on to play basketball locally at the University of Lethbridge in Alberta but decided to move to the US and pursue his dream of making it as a football player. He relocated to Arizona and enrolled in an extra year of high school at the American Leadership Academy. He caught 27 passes for 640 yards and 10 touchdowns in that one year as a wide receiver and tight end.