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2017 Rookie Mock ADP predictions (1 Viewer)
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Overall, I think this is a pretty weak crop of rookies. Especially in non-TE premium leagues. The rbs were somewhat promising but bombed at the combine.
Mixon - The only rb prospect with elite size-adjusted speed and agility to go along with high end production. Aside from off the field issues, he has basically no glaring flaws as a prospect and I think he goes in the late first or early 2nd at the latest.
Corey Davis - Not testing at the combine, while disappointing for ff'ers, was obviously the right move for Corey Davis. His on-field production (most prolific college WR ever. Seriously. Look it up), early breakout age, and lack of injury history makes Davis an legit top tier prospect worthy of a top 10 NFL pick
McCaffrey - Incredible age-adjusted production and the focal point of a very good offense. No real injury history to speak of. Good-great receiving abilities means he'll get those oh-so valuable receptions. This ranking does not assume McCaffrey will be an every down player
Fournette - The most difficult prospect to rank. The case is strong for him to be outside the top ~7 rbs, or the #1 prospect overall. #4 is a compromise of sorts. Below average agility and unproven receiving skills will limit upside but a high NFL draft spot (which he can thank EzE for) will guarantee opportunity. Derrick Henry is/was better
OJ Howard - Even with the caveat of "TEs don't matter", Howard will surely be on the field and receiving targets given he's a likely top 12 NFL draft pick. Elite measurables and "tape guys" seem to like him.
Cook - Cook is, in my rankings, the 3rd player behind Mixon and Davis. I think Mixon does slide out of the first round on draft day and as a result, will drop in rookie drafts as well.
Mike Williams - Elite at nothing with production to match. For some reason "film guys" like him because he made some high-point catches in a big game. He's like a Kardashian (famous for being famous) in that he has a first round grade because he has a first round grade
John Ross - Massive injury red flags and will be seen as another speed guy in the Will Fuller mold. We ff'ers hate this type for some reason.
Mixon - The only rb prospect with elite size-adjusted speed and agility to go along with high end production. Aside from off the field issues, he has basically no glaring flaws as a prospect and I think he goes in the late first or early 2nd at the latest.
Corey Davis - Not testing at the combine, while disappointing for ff'ers, was obviously the right move for Corey Davis. His on-field production (most prolific college WR ever. Seriously. Look it up), early breakout age, and lack of injury history makes Davis an legit top tier prospect worthy of a top 10 NFL pick
McCaffrey - Incredible age-adjusted production and the focal point of a very good offense. No real injury history to speak of. Good-great receiving abilities means he'll get those oh-so valuable receptions. This ranking does not assume McCaffrey will be an every down player
Fournette - The most difficult prospect to rank. The case is strong for him to be outside the top ~7 rbs, or the #1 prospect overall. #4 is a compromise of sorts. Below average agility and unproven receiving skills will limit upside but a high NFL draft spot (which he can thank EzE for) will guarantee opportunity. Derrick Henry is/was better
OJ Howard - Even with the caveat of "TEs don't matter", Howard will surely be on the field and receiving targets given he's a likely top 12 NFL draft pick. Elite measurables and "tape guys" seem to like him.
Cook - Cook is, in my rankings, the 3rd player behind Mixon and Davis. I think Mixon does slide out of the first round on draft day and as a result, will drop in rookie drafts as well.
Mike Williams - Elite at nothing with production to match. For some reason "film guys" like him because he made some high-point catches in a big game. He's like a Kardashian (famous for being famous) in that he has a first round grade because he has a first round grade
John Ross - Massive injury red flags and will be seen as another speed guy in the Will Fuller mold. We ff'ers hate this type for some reason.
I'm giving my justification on why they will rise/fall compared to current consensus rankings
Aunt Jemima
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Davis 1.1
Fournette 1.2
McCaffrey 1.3
Mixon 1.4
Cook 1.5
Williams 1.6
Howard 1.7
and then it gets tricky, I'll say
Ross 1.8
Engram 1.9
Kamara 1.10
JuJu 1.11
Njoku 1.12
Hunt 2.1
Perine 2.2
Zay Jones 2.3
Fournette 1.2
McCaffrey 1.3
Mixon 1.4
Cook 1.5
Williams 1.6
Howard 1.7
and then it gets tricky, I'll say
Ross 1.8
Engram 1.9
Kamara 1.10
JuJu 1.11
Njoku 1.12
Hunt 2.1
Perine 2.2
Zay Jones 2.3
