2024 Dynasty Rookie Post-Draft Update: Jacob Cowing

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: Jacob Cowing

Position: Wide Receiver

Pro Team: San Francisco 49ers

College Team: Arizona

Draft Status: Round 4, 135th overall

Cowing is a story of growth and improvement during his time in college. He was a two-star prospect out of Arizona and was only the 437th-ranked WR in the country. He was lightly recruited and ended up starting his career at UTEP for three years before transferring to Arizona.

During his three years in El Paso, Cowing had 141 receptions for 2,595 yards and 13 touchdowns. After those three years he looked for better competition in the Pac-12 and at Arizona he caught 175 passes for 1,882 yards and 20 touchdowns in just two seasons.