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Crazy Early Dynasty Rookie PPR Draft Board (2023 Updated Rankings Page 5) (2 Viewers)

Stock up / Stock down grades after Senior Bowl / Shrine Bowl

QB

Stock up:
Perhaps the biggest winner of the Senior Bowl at the QB position was Jake Haener. Haener reportedly looked impressive all week in practice, then followed that up with a solid game day performance, earning MVP honors. Jaren Hall was also a practice standout, but unfortunately he skipped the game.

Stock down: Max Duggan could find a backup role in the NFL, but his game day performance was disappointing. Malik Cunningham showed his ability to generate yards with his feet, both in practice and during the game, but that part of his game was never in question. Unfortunately, he too often defaulted to reliance upon his feet, plus he left the game with an injury.

RB

Stock up:
Tyjae Spears weighed in nearly 10 pounds heavier than expected, at 204, and he was reportedly the most impressive back in practice sessions. He was voted the player of the week by his peers. (Keep in mind that limited-contact Senior Bowl practices are designed perfectly for speed backs.) Evan Hull followed up a solid week of practice with an impressive game day showing. He is versatile and efficient, and he runs with more power than I had expected. Eric Gray checked in at 210, and he looks explosive.

Stock down: Chase Brown surprised me weighing at at 215, but he did nothing to prove he can make an impact at the NFL level. Overall, it was a disappointing week for him. Likewise for Kenny McIntosh. He is who we thought he was. He has excellent hands, but McIntosh appears just average in most regards as a runner. Rochon Johnson was reportedly looking impressive before he broke his hand on the first day of practice. He really could have benefitted from this showcase event.

WR

Stock up:
Jayden Reed was impressive throughout the practice week. He displayed far more speed than expected. Michael Wilson was arguably the best receiver of Senior Bowl week. After missing time at Stanford this season, Wilson made his presence known with a very impressive week. Tank Dell was simply uncoverable, but he weighed in at a pee-wee-league-like 163. The Senior Bowl practice format favors speed, and Dell did not disappoint, but he exited Mobile before game day. Like Dell, Zay Flowers (Shrine Bowl) moves at a different speed than everyone else on the field. Flowers is lightning quick and just oozing with talent. The only thing holding him back is size (5-9, 182). Dontayvion Wicks reportedly ran excellent routes throughout Senior Bowl practices and deserves mention here.

Stock down: Rashee Rice came in with quite a bit of buzz, but he failed to deliver on that momentum. He measured in a couple inches shorter than reported and did not dominate in drills as many with a first-round grade had expected.

TE

Stock up:
Luke Musgrave is big and very athletic, but we already knew that. He also showed advance route running technique and strong, reliable hands. He is in the mix at the very top of this deep TE class. Although Payne Durham was the second leading receiver this season at Purdue, he is known mostly for his blocking prowess; however, he showcased impressive ability in the receiving game during Senior Bowl practices, and again in the game.

Stock down: None
 
Stock down: Chase Brown surprised me weighing at at 215, but he did nothing to prove he can make an impact at the NFL level. Overall, it was a disappointing week for him.
Good writeup but this one was interesting to me. I heard good things about him and he was voted RB practice player of the week for his squad.

I read that Brown did well also and was confused by socrates's assessment, too. But the rest of it seems accurate.
 
Stock down: Chase Brown surprised me weighing at at 215, but he did nothing to prove he can make an impact at the NFL level. Overall, it was a disappointing week for him.
Good writeup but this one was interesting to me. I heard good things about him and he was voted RB practice player of the week for his squad.

I read that Brown did well also and was confused by socrates's assessment, too. But the rest of it seems accurate.
Agree and hate to even say anything that might be considered negative to what was a terrific post. This one just did not track for me.
 
Agree and hate to even say anything that might be considered negative to what was a terrific post. This one just did not track for me.

Same here. It's possible there are conflicting reports, so maybe we'll just watch it shake out and ascertain where Brown gets drafted and what the analysts think.
 
Stock down: Chase Brown surprised me weighing at at 215, but he did nothing to prove he can make an impact at the NFL level. Overall, it was a disappointing week for him.
Good writeup but this one was interesting to me. I heard good things about him and he was voted RB practice player of the week for his squad.
Thanks for pointing this out. I went back through what I could find about Chase's Senior Bowl week, and I think I was a bit too critical of him. I had very high expectations of Brown, and when he weighed in at 215, I was expecting him to shoot up my rankings. The few clips I saw, Brown was just ok. His practice reports are conflicting. He was named one of the practice players of the week, and some reports are glowing. Still others, such as this, are more critical:

"It might take more than one hand to count the amount of mishandled passes by Illinois running back Chase Brown through the last three days. Brown had drops in all varieties, missing a couple of gimme swing passes early and struggling to get free in one-on-one route-running drills. He also had a couple of weak moments in pass protection drills, with this looking like a stretch to forget for the workhorse running back. Brown still has a ton of great tape out there. But it was disappointing for someone who ran for 1,642 yards and 10 touchdowns, not to mention 27 receptions for 240 yards and three scores."

I really think it comes down to a matter of perspective. Brown was my highest-rated RB at the Senior Bowl, and I expected him to look dominant and move up my rankings. I only moved him down one spot, to be fair, and that was due to Tyjae Spears ascending my rankings.
 
And just like that, Player Profiler said on Twitter today it was moving Chase Brown down their dynasty rookie rankings based upon a poor performance at the Senior Bowl. Something has gotta give here, but I just wanted to let everybody know that. It was featured in a TIkTok they reposted to Twitter.
 
How good is Gibbs? If he doesn’t transfer to bama is he the top five guy everyone sees him as? Worried about him…
Well, I image we all question some players for some reason or another .. but what exactly is your concern on Gibbs? Are you holding the 1.02 pick and don't know what to do with it?

In High School in Georgia, he was dominant ( to say the least). Over 4800 yards & 70 TD. 40 TD his Senior year plus 1 game with > 400 yards & 8 TD and he sat out the 4th Qtr.
He was a 4 Star recruit from HS and got lots of offers. College at GTech, 2 season, almost 2000 yards & 13 TD. This was a RB Rotation where multiple RB's saw action every game. Oh, add his 35 rec for >400 yards as a sophomore at GTech.
So, at Georgia Tech, he proved himself and transferred to Alabama... I don't know the reasons why.
He is not "undersized" like some RBs in this class at 5'11" and just over 200 lbs and he has good speed, but maybe not between the tackles power.
In the right system he could be a true RB1, but that needs for the cards to fall right.
NFL Draft, I see him as an early 2nd round selection ... maybe he goes to a RBBC as the COP.
 
How good is Gibbs? If he doesn’t transfer to bama is he the top five guy everyone sees him as? Worried about him…
Many considered Gibbs the RB2 in this class even before he played a down for the Crimson Tide, but it certainly didn't hurt his stock. He was a consensus 5-star recruit who decided to stay in state, but even at Georgia Tech, Gibbs showed he was an elite multi-purpose back.

All of that said, I share some of your concern. There simply are not many examples of sub-200 lb. backs getting every-down work in the NFL. Let's see what he weighs in at, but I think even at 195 (he is listed at 200), Gibbs is a top 5 rookie dynasty pick in PPR; his upside is incredibly high.
 
I feel an Anthony Richardson hype-train coming. My 2.05 is in play in a start 1 QB 12-team.

EDIT: Imagine this guy in Detroit.
 
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Many considered Gibbs the RB2 in this class even before he played a down for the Crimson Tide, but it certainly didn't hurt his stock. He was a consensus 5-star recruit who decided to stay in state, but even at Georgia Tech, Gibbs showed he was an elite multi-purpose back.

All of that said, I share some of your concern. There simply are not many examples of sub-200 lb. backs getting every-down work in the NFL. Let's see what he weighs in at, but I think even at 195 (he is listed at 200), Gibbs is a top 5 rookie dynasty pick in PPR; his upside is incredibly high.
Super early, and I haven't looked too much, but if someone said they ranked Gibbs and Sharpe closely I would listen to what they had to say. Not sure I see a big drop off here.
 
Super early, and I haven't looked too much, but if someone said they ranked Gibbs and Sharpe closely I would listen to what they had to say. Not sure I see a big drop off here.
Sharpe?
Spears?
Aha, probably so. Considering you might be able to get Spears almost two full rounds later, I like the idea of targeting Spears. The competition level was drastically different, but Spears shined against USC in the Cotton Bowl and again at the Senior Bowl. The other concern with Spears is his medical history, although he rebounded nicely from a torn ACL.

Edit to add: As a runner, there is much to like about Spears, and I agree that there may not be a big drop off between the two. In the receiving game, however, Spears is not in Gibbs' class. Spears is certainly capable, but his route running does not compare to Gibbs.
 
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FINAL PRE-COMBINE ROOKIE RANKINGS
(Full PPR) (Non Superflex) (No TE Premium)

ROUND ONE
1.01 RB1 (Tier 1) Bijan Robinson 6-0 220 Texas (Round 1)

2022 Stats: 1,580 yards/6.1 ypc/18 TDs | 19 rec/314 yards/2 TDs
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1.02 RB2 (Tier 2) Jahmyr Gibbs 5-11 200 Alabama (Round 1)

2022 Stats: 926 yards/6.1 ypc/7 TDs | 44 rec/444 yards/3 TDs
1.03 WR1 (Tier 1) Jaxon Smith-Njigba 6-1 200 Ohio State (Round 1)
2021 Stats: 95 rec./1,606 yards/9 TDs
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1.04 WR2 (Tier 1) Jordan Addison 6-0 170 USC (Round 1)
2022 Stats: 59 rec./875 yards/8 TDs (Injury Interrupted)
2021 Stats: 100 rec./1,593 yards/17 TDs (Pitt)

1.05 WR3 (Tier 1) Quentin Johnston 6-4 215 TCU (Round 1)
2022 Stats: 60 rec./1,069 yards/6 TDs
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1.06 RB3 (Tier 3) Zach Charbonnet 6-1 220 UCLA (Round 2)

2022 Stats: 1,359 yards/7.0 ypc/14 TDs | 37 rec/321 yards/0 TDs
2021 Stats: 1,137 yards/5.6 ypc/13 TDs | 24 rec/197 yards/2 TDs

1.07 RB4 (Tier 3) Sean Tucker 5-10 205 Syracuse (Round 4)
2022 Stats: 1,060 yards/5.1 ypc/11 TDs | 26 rec/254 yards/2 TDs
2021 Stats: 1,496 yards/6.1 ypc/12 TDs | 20 rec/255 yards/2 TDs

1.08 WR4 (Tier 2) Kayshon Boutte 6-0 205 LSU (Round 2)
2022 stats: 48 rec/538 yds/2 TDs
2021 stats: 38 rec/509 yds/9 TDs (Injury shortened)
2020 stats: 45 rec/735 yds/5 TDs (Freshman season)

1.09 WR5 (Tier 2) Josh Downs 5-10 175 N. Carolina (Round 2)
2022 stats: 94 rec/1,029 yds/11 TDs (Injury Interrupted)
1.10 WR6 (Tier 2) Zay Flowers 5-9 182 Boston College (Round 1)
2022 stats: 78 rec/1,077 yds/12 TDs
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1.11 RB5 (Tier 3) Devon Achane 5-9 185 Texas A&M (Round 2)
2022 Stats: 1,102 yards/5.6 ypc/8 TDs | 36 rec/196 yards/3 TDs
2021 Stats: 910 yards/7.0 ypc/9 TDs | 24 rec/261 yards/1 TD (timeshare)

1.12 WR7 (Tier 2) Jalin Hyatt 6-0 180 Tennessee (Round 1)
2022 stats: 67 rec/1,267 yds/15 TDs
2021 stats: 21 rec/226 yds/2 TDs

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ROUND TWO
2.01 WR8 (Tier 2) Rashee Rice 6-0 200 SMU (Round 3)

2022 stats: 96 rec./1,355 yds./10 TDs
2.02 QB1 (Tier 1) Bryce Young 6-0 194 Alabama (Round 1)
2022 Stats: 3,328 yards/32 TDs/5 Int.
2021 Stats: 4,872 yards/47 TDs/11 Int.

2.03 QB2 (Tier 1) C.J. Stroud 6-3 218 Ohio State (Round 1)
2022 Stats: 3,688 yards/41 TDs/6 Int.
2021 Stats: 4,435 yards/44 TDs/6 Int.

2.04 RB6 (Tier 4) Kendre Miller 6-0 220 TCU (Round 4)
2022 Stats: 1,399 yards/6.2 ypc/17 TDs | 16 rec/166 yards/0 TDs
2.05 RB7 (Tier 4) Zach Evans 6-0 205 Ole Miss (Round 3)
2022 Stats: 936 yards/6.5 ypc/9 TDs | 12 rec/119 yards/1 TD
2021 Stats: 648 yards/7.0 ypc/5 TDs | 10 rec/130 yards/1 TD

2.06 RB8 (Tier 4) Tank Bigsby 6-0 213 Auburn (Round 3)
2022 Stats: 970 yards/5.4 ypc/10 TDs | 30 rec/180 yards/0 TDs
2021 Stats: 1,099 yards/4.9 ypc/10 TDs | 21 rec/184 yards/0 TDs

2.07 WR9 (Tier 3) Cedric Tillman 6-3 215 Tennessee (Round 3)
2021 stats: 64 rec/1,081 yds/12 TDs
2.08 WR10 (Tier 3) Xavier Hutchinson 6-1 207 Iowa State (Round 3)
2022 stats: 107 rec/1,171 yds/6 TDs
2021 stats: 83 rec/987 yds/5 TDs

2.09 TE1 (Tier 1) Michael Mayer 6-4 265 Notre Dame (Round 1)
2022 stats: 67 rec/809 yds/9 TDs
2021 stats: 71 rec/840 yds/7 TDs

2.10 TE2 (Tier 1) Dalton Kincaid 6-4 240 Utah (Round 1)
2022 stats: 70 rec/890 yds/8 TDs
2021 stats: 36 rec/510 yds/8 TDs

2.11 QB3 (Tier 1) Anthony Richardson 6-4 232 Florida (Round 1)
2022 Stats: Pass: 2,549 yards/17 TDs/9 Int.| Rush: 654 yards/9 TDs
2.12 RB9 (Tier 4) Tyjae Spears 5-9 204 Tulane (Round 3)
2022 Stats: 1,581 yards/6.9 ypc/19 TDs | 22 rec/256 yards/2 TDs
2021 Stats: 863 yards/6.7 ypc/9 TDs | 19 rec/145 yards/0 TDs


ROUND THREE
3.01 RB10 (Tier 4) Deuce Vaughn 5-6 176 Kansas State (Round 4)

2022 Stats: 1,558 yards/5.3 ypc/9 TDs | 42 rec/378 yards/3 TDs
2021 Stats: 1,404 yards/6.0 ypc/18 TDs | 49 rec/468 yards/4 TDs

3.02 WR11 (Tier 3) Marvin Mims, Jr. 5-11 184 Oklahoma (Round 3)
2022 stats: 54 rec/1,083 yds/6 TDs
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3.03 QB4 (Tier 2) Will Levis 6-3 232 Kentucky (Round 1)

2022 Stats: 2,406 yards/19 TDs/10 Int.
2021 Stats: 2,826 yards/24 TDs/13 Int.

3.04 RB11 (Tier 5) Chase Brown 5-9 215 Illinois (Round 5)
2022 Stats: 1,643 yards/5.0 ypc/10 TDs | 27 rec/240 yards/3 TDs
2021 Stats: 1,005 yards/5.9 ypc/5 TDs | 14 rec/142 yards/0 TDs

3.05 TE3 (Tier 2) Luke Musgrave 6-5 255 Oregon State (Round 2)
2022 stats: 11 rec/169 yds/1 TD (Injury shortened)
2021 stats: 22 rec/304 yds/1 TD (Injury shortened)

3.06 RB12 (Tier 5) Israel Abanikanda 5-11 215 Pittsburgh (Round 4)
2022 Stats: 1,431 yards/6.0 ypc/20 TDs | 12 rec/146 yards/1 TD
3.07 RB13 (Tier 5) Eric Gray 5-9 210 Oklahoma (Round 4)
2022 Stats: 1,366 yards/6.4 ypc/11 TDs | 33 rec/229 yards/0 TDs
3.08 RB14 (Tier 5) Mohamed Ibrahim 5-7 203 Minnesota (Round 6)
2022 Stats: 1,665 yards/5.2 ypc/20 TDs | 7 rec/50 yards/0 TDs
3.09 WR12 (Tier 4) Parker Washington 5-10 215 Penn State (Round 3)
2022 stats: 46 rec/611 yds/2 TDs
2021 stats: 64 rec/820 yds/4 TDs

3.10 RB15 (Tier 5) Kenny McIntosh 5-11 210 Georgia (Round 4)
2022 Stats: 829 yards/5.5 ypc/10 TDs | 43 rec/504 yards/2 TDs
3.11 WR13 (Tier 4) Jayden Reed 5-10 191 Michigan State (Round 4)
2022 stats: 55 rec/636 yds/5 TDs (Injury interrupted)
2021 stats: 59 rec/1,026 yds/10 TDs

3.12 WR14 (Tier4) Dontayvion Wicks 6-1 212 Virginia (Round 4)
2022 stats: 30 rec/430 yds/2 TDs (Injury shortened)
2021 stats: 57 rec/1,203 yds/9 TDs
 
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ROUND FOUR
4.01 WR15 (Tier 4) Michael Wilson 6-1 216 Stanford (Round 5)

2022 stats: 26 rec/418 yds/4 TDs
4.02 RB16 (Tier 5) Roschon Johnson 6-0 225 Texas (Round 4)
2022 Stats: 554 yards/6.0 ypc/5 TDs | 14 rec/128 yards/1 TDs (Timeshare)
2021 Stats: 569 yards/5.9 ypc/5 TDs | 11 rec/83 yards/0 TDs (Timeshare)

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4.03 QB5 (Tier 3) Hendon Hooker 6-3 208 Tennessee (Round 3)

2022 Stats: Pass: 3,135 yards/27 TDs/2 Int.| Rush: 430 yards/5 TDs
2021 Stats: Pass: 2,945 yards/31 TDs/3 Int.| Rush: 620 yards/5 TDs

4.04 RB17 (Tier 6) DeWayne McBride 5-11 215 UAB (Round 5)
2022 Stats: 1,713 yards/7.4 ypc/19 TDs | 2 rec/10 yards/0 TDs
2021 Stats: 1,371 yards/6.7 ypc/13 TDs | 3 rec/19 yards/0 TDs

4.05 WR16 (Tier 5) Charlie Jones 6-0 188 Purdue (Round 5)
2022 stats: 110 rec/1,361 yds/12 TDs
4.06 WR17 (Tier 5) A.T. Perry 6-3 195 Wake Forest (Round 4)
2022 stats: 81 rec/1,096 yds/11 TDs
2021 stats: 71 rec/1,293 yds/15 TDs

4.07 WR18 (Tier 5) Puka Nacua 6-1 206 BYU (Round 5)
2022 stats: 48 rec/625 yds/5 TDs
2021 stats: 43 rec/805 yds/6 TDs

4.08 TE4 (Tier 3) Darnell Washington 6-7 270 Georgia (Round 2)
2022 stats: 28 rec/454 yds/2 TDs
2021 stats: 10 rec/154 yds/1 TD

4.09 WR19 (Tier 5) Andrei Iosivas 6-2 212 Princeton (Round 5)
2022 stats: 66 rec/943 yds/7 TDs
2021 stats: 41 rec/703 yds/5 TDs

4.10 TE5 (Tier 3) Tucker Kraft 6-5 255 S. Dakota State (Round 2)
2022 stats: 27 rec/348 yds/3 TDs (Injury interrupted)
2021 stats: 65 rec/773 yds/6 TDs

4.11 TE6 (Tier 3) Sam LaPorta 6-4 249 Iowa (Round 3)
2022 stats: 58 rec/657 yds/1 TD
2021 stats: 53 rec/670 yds/3 TDs

4.12 WR20 (Tier 5) Nathaniel Dell 5-8 163 Houston (Round 3)
2022 stats: 109 rec/1,398 yds/17 TDs
2021 stats: 90 rec/1,329 yds/12 TDs


ROUND FIVE
5.01 WR21 (Tier 5) Zakhari Franklin 6-1 185 UTSA (Round ?)

2022 stats: 93 rec/1,137 yds/15 TDs
2021 stats: 81 rec/1,027 yds/12 TDs

5.02 WR22 (Tier 5) Tyler Scott 5-11 185 Cincinnati (Round 4)
2022 stats: 54 rec/899 yds/9 TDs
2021 stats: 30 rec/520 yds/5 TDs

5.03 WR23 (Tier 6) Trey Palmer 6-0 193 Nebraska (Round 4)
2022 stats: 71 rec/1,043 yds/9 TDs
5.04 WR24 (Tier 6) Rakim Jarrett 6-0 190 Maryland (Round 5)
2022 stats: 40 rec/471 yds/3 TDs
2021 stats: 62 rec/829 yds/5 TDs

5.05 WR25 (Tier 6) Ronnie Bell 5-11 192 Michigan (Round 5)
2022 stats: 62 rec/889 yds/3 TDs
5.06 QB6 (Tier 4) Jaren Hall 6-0 211 BYU (Round 4)
2022 Stats: Pass: 3,171 yards/31 TDs/6 Int.| Rush: 346 yards/3 TDs
2021 Stats: Pass: 2,583 yards/20 TDs/5 Int.| Rush: 307 yards/3 TDs

5.07 QB7 (Tier 4) Tanner McKee 6-6 230 Stanford (Round 3)
2022 Stats: 2,947 yards/13 TDs/8 Int.
2021 Stats: 2,327 yards/15 TDs/7 Int.

5.08 WR26 (Tier 6) Jonathan Mingo 6-1 226 Ole Miss (Round 5)
2022 stats: 51 rec/861 yds/5 TDs
5.09 RB18 (Tier 7) Chris Rodriguez Jr. 5-11 224 Kentucky (Round 5)
2022 Stats: 904 yards/5.2 ypc/6 TDs | 5 rec/41 yards/0 TDs (8 games)
2021 Stats: 1,379 yards/6.1 ypc/9 TDs | 13 rec/61 yards/3 TDs

5.10 RB19 (Tier 7) Evan Hull 5-10 214 Northwestern (Round 5)
2022 Stats: 913 yards/4.1 ypc/5 TDs | 55 rec/546 yards/2 TDs
2021 Stats: 1,009 yards/5.1 ypc/7 TDs | 33 rec/264 yards/2 TDs

5.11 RB20 (Tier 7) Travis Dye 5-9 204 USC (UDFA)
2022 Stats: 884 yards/6.1 ypc/9 TDs | 21 rec/202 yards/0 TDs (Injury shortened)
2021 Stats: 1,271 yards/6.0 ypc/16 TDs | 46 rec/402 yards/2 TDs

5.12 RB21 (Tier 7) Keaton Mitchell 5-9 184 E. Carolina (Round 6)
2022 Stats: 1,452 yards/7.2 ypc/14 TDs | 27 rec/252 yards/1 TDs
2021 Stats: 1,132 yards/6.5 ypc/96 TDs | 22 rec/253 yards/1 TDs
 
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Post-Combine Stock Up / Stock Down

I don’t want to put too much emphasis on Combine numbers, but at minimum it is a good opportunity to confirm what the tape shows.

QB

Stock Up
: C.J. Stroud (QB2 on my board) looked smooth and accurate delivering the ball. I thought he stood head and shoulders above the other QBs in his iteration. Anthony Richardson (QB3) is an impressive athlete, but, of course, we already knew that. (Some of the gushing by reporters was honestly a bit embarrassing.) I already had Richardson as a Tier 1 fantasy QB, so I don’t know how much he actually moved the needle for me, but it was definitely a big day for him. Will Levis (QB4) has a live arm, and it was on display in Indianapolis. Stetson Bennett was solid; I may need to reassess his ability as a fantasy reserve. Likewise with Dorian Thompson-Robinson; he had an impressive day.

Stock Down: Tanner McKee (QB7) was an exciting recruit coming out of h.s., with an NFL stature and arm talent, but after a lackluster career at Stanford, he did nothing to impress at the Combine.

RB

Stock Up
: Bijan Robinson (RB1), Jahmyr Gibbs (RB2), Zach Charbonnet (RB3) and Devon Achane (RB5) all confirmed their spots at the top of this RB class. Gibbs and Achane will get knocked for their size, but we already knew the measurables. Nothing surprising. Chase Brown (RB11) had a very impressive workout. There were mixed reviews after his Senior Bowl efforts, so it was nice to see him put his physical skills on display. Evan Hull (RB19) followed up a solid Senior Bowl performance with an equally impressive Combine performance. He is a utility back who will find a spot in the NFL. He has NFL size and speed, and he is one of the better receiving backs in this class.

Stock Down: Tank Bigsby (RB8) was merely average in athletic testing. He will need a solid Pro Day to redeem himself. Kenny McIntosh (RB15) ran a disappointing 4.62 forty, and he looked like a 4.62 athlete in drills, while showing solid hands; he probably does not move either way on my board, but I had hopes he would move up.

WR

Stock Up
: Jaxon Smith-Njigba (WR1) had a good Combine, and showed why he is the top wideout in this class. Jalin Hyatt (WR7) tested extremely well, as expected. Marvin Mims, Jr. (WR11) was impressive both in athletic testing and drills; his body control and hands are elite. Andrei Iosivas (WR19) has a track background, and he did not disappoint in Indy. Jonathan Mingo (WR26) is likely moving up draft boards after an impressive showing Saturday, putting up impressive numbers across the board. Trey Palmer (WR23) ran a blazing-fast 4.33 forty. Bryce Ford-Wheaton ran a 4.38 at 6-4, 221, to go along with a 41-inch vertical.

Stock Down: Kayshon Boutte (WR4) tested out very average. It is growing difficult to keep Boutte ranked in the upper echelon, even in what is a relatively weak WR class. Jordan Addison (WR2) ran a little slower than expected, and disappointed in other testing, but he looked good overall in drills before exiting early with some back tightness. Addison remains my WR2, for now, but he is clearly a rung below JSN. Hopefully the back tightness explains his disappointing day.

TE

Stock Up
: This is an impressive TE class. Zack Kuntz was the most impressive athlete of all of the TE prospects. He is an athletic freak for the TE position. Luke Musgrave (TE3) and Darnell Washington (TE4) are also incredibly athletic for men their size. They should both push their way up draft boards after impressive showings at the Combine. Sam LaPorta (TE6) tested well and deserves mention here.

Stock Down: None
 
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Post-Combine Stock Up / Stock Down

I don’t want to put too much emphasis on Combine numbers, but at minimum it is a good opportunity to confirm what the tape shows.

QB

Stock Up
: C.J. Stroud (QB2 on my board) looked smooth and accurate delivering the ball. I thought he stood head and shoulders above the other QBs in his iteration. Anthony Richardson (QB3) is an impressive athlete, but, of course, we already knew that. (Some of the gushing by reporters was honestly a bit embarrassing.) I already had Richardson as a Tier 1 fantasy QB, so I don’t know how much he actually moved the needle for me, but it was definitely a big day for him. Will Levis (QB4) has a live arm, and it was on display in Indianapolis. Stetson Bennett was solid; I may need to reassess his ability as a fantasy reserve. Likewise with Dorian Thompson-Robinson; he had an impressive day.

Stock Down: Tanner McKee (QB7) was an exciting recruit coming out of h.s., with an NFL stature and arm talent, but after a lackluster career at Stanford, he did nothing to impress at the Combine.

RB

Stock Up
: Bijan Robinson (RB1), Jahmyr Gibbs (RB2), Zach Charbonnet (RB3) and Devon Achane (RB5) all confirmed their spots at the top of this RB class. Gibbs and Achane will get knocked for their size, but we already knew the measurables. Nothing surprising. Chase Brown (RB11) had a very impressive workout. There were mixed reviews after his Senior Bowl efforts, so it was nice to see him put his physical skills on display. Evan Hull (RB19) followed up a solid Senior Bowl performance with an equally impressive Combine performance. He is a utility back who will find a spot in the NFL. He has NFL size and speed, and he is one of the better receiving backs in this class.

Stock Down: Tank Bigsby (RB8) was merely average in athletic testing. He will need a solid Pro Day to redeem himself. Kenny McIntosh (RB15) ran a disappointing 4.62 forty, and he looked like a 4.62 athlete in drills, while showing solid hands; he probably does not move either way on my board, but I had hopes he would move up.

WR

Stock Up
: Jaxon Smith-Njigba (WR1) had a good Combine, and showed why he is the top wideout in this class. Jalin Hyatt (WR7) tested extremely well, as expected. Marvin Mims, Jr. (WR11) was impressive both in athletic testing and drills; his body control and hands are elite. Andrei Iosivas (WR19) has a track background, and he did not disappoint in Indy. Jonathan Mingo (WR26) is likely moving up draft boards after an impressive showing Saturday, putting up impressive numbers across the board. Trey Palmer (WR23) ran a blazing-fast 4.33 forty. Bryce Ford-Wheaton ran a 4.38 at 6-4, 221, to go along with a 41-inch vertical.

Stock Down: Kayshon Boutte (WR4) tested out very average. It is growing difficult to keep Boutte ranked in the upper echelon, even in what is a relatively weak WR class. Jordan Addison (WR2) ran a little slower than expected, and disappointed in other testing, but he looked good overall in drills before exiting early with some back tightness. Addison remains my WR2, for now, but he is clearly a rung below JSN. Hopefully the back tightness explains his disappointing day.

TE

Stock Up
: This is an impressive TE class. Zack Kuntz was the most impressive athlete of all of the TE prospects. He is an athletic freak for the TE position, although his game tape leaves much to be desired. Luke Musgrave (TE3) and Darnell Washington (TE4) are incredibly athletic for men their size. They should both push their way up draft boards after impressive showings at the Combine. Sam LaPorta (TE6) tested well and deserves mention here.

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Thank you for this! Very helpful and useful for those of us not 100% dialed in to the combine and the prospects.
 
I would add WR Matt Landers to stock up. Never even heard of him but he has a DJ Chark body and athletic profile. 6’4” 200 with 4.37 40 and 37” ver. Was average production wise but certainly has some unique traits.
 
I would add WR Matt Landers to stock up. Never even heard of him but he has a DJ Chark body and athletic profile. 6’4” 200 with 4.37 40 and 37” ver. Was average production wise but certainly has some unique traits.
Thanks. I would have seen some of Landers' tape when I was checking out other Razorbacks, but for whatever reason, Landers was not on my radar. After posting those numbers, he is definitely worth digging into more.
 
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I would be remiss if I did not also mention Deneric Price RB/Tulsa as a Combine winner. His RAS of 9.84 was the highest of all RBs at the Combine. Prince was not in my top 60, so he sorta came out of nowhere for me. However, if you are looking for this season's Isiah Pacheco, Prince may be your guy. Neither RB had the college production you look for, but both are incredibly athletic.

Compare their Combine numbers.

Deneric Prince
6'0" 216
40-Yard Dash: 4.41
10-Yard Split: 1.53
Vertical Jump: 35.53’’
Broad Jump: 10’ 4’’
Isiah Pacheco
5'10.25" 216
40-Yard Dash: 4.37
10-Yard Split: 1.55
Vertical Jump: 33’’
Broad Jump: 9’ 10’’
 
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ROUND ONE
1.01 RB1 (Tier 1) Bijan Robinson 5-11 | 215 | 4.46 | Texas (Round 1)

2022 Stats: 1,580 yards/6.1 ypc/18 TDs | 19 rec/314 yards/2 TDs
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1.02 RB2 (Tier 2) Jahmyr Gibbs 5-9⅛ | 199 | 4.36 | Alabama (Round 1)

2022 Stats: 926 yards/6.1 ypc/7 TDs | 44 rec/444 yards/3 TDs
1.03 WR1 (Tier 1) Jaxon Smith-Njigba 6-1 | 196 | dnr | Ohio State (Round 1)
2021 Stats: 95 rec./1,606 yards/9 TDs
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1.04 WR2 (Tier 2) Jordan Addison 6-0 | 170 | 4.49 | USC (Round 1)

2022 Stats: 59 rec./875 yards/8 TDs (Injury Interrupted)
2021 Stats: 100 rec./1,593 yards/17 TDs (Pitt)

1.05 WR3 (Tier 2) Quentin Johnston 6-3 | 208 | dnr | TCU (Round 1)
2022 Stats: 60 rec./1,069 yards/6 TDs
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1.06 RB3 (Tier 3) Zach Charbonnet 6-0⅜ | 220 | 4.53 | UCLA (Round 2)

2022 Stats: 1,359 yards/7.0 ypc/14 TDs | 37 rec/321 yards/0 TDs
2021 Stats: 1,137 yards/5.6 ypc/13 TDs | 24 rec/197 yards/2 TDs

1.07 WR4 (Tier 3) Zay Flowers 5-9 | 182 | 4.42 | Boston College (Round 1)
2022 stats: 78 rec/1,077 yds/12 TDs
1.08 WR5 (Tier 3) Josh Downs 5-9 | 179 | 4.48 | N. Carolina (Round 2)
2022 stats: 94 rec/1,029 yds/11 TDs (Injury Interrupted)
1.09 RB4 (Tier 3) Devon Achane 5-8½ | 188 | 4.32 | Texas A&M (Round 2)
2022 Stats: 1,102 yards/5.6 ypc/8 TDs | 36 rec/196 yards/3 TDs
2021 Stats: 910 yards/7.0 ypc/9 TDs | 24 rec/261 yards/1 TD (timeshare)

1.10 WR6 (Tier 3) Jalin Hyatt 6-0⅛ | 176 | 4.40 | Tennessee (Round 1)
2022 stats: 67 rec/1,267 yds/15 TDs
2021 stats: 21 rec/226 yds/2 TDs

1.11 RB5 (Tier 3) Sean Tucker 5-9 | 207 | dnr | Syracuse (Round 4)
2022 Stats: 1,060 yards/5.1 ypc/11 TDs | 26 rec/254 yards/2 TDs
2021 Stats: 1,496 yards/6.1 ypc/12 TDs | 20 rec/255 yards/2 TDs

1.12 RB6 (Tier 3) Tyjae Spears 5-10 | 201 | dnr | Tulane (Round 3)
2022 Stats: 1,581 yards/6.9 ypc/19 TDs | 22 rec/256 yards/2 TDs
2021 Stats: 863 yards/6.7 ypc/9 TDs | 19 rec/145 yards/0 TDs


ROUND TWO
2.01 WR7 (Tier 3) Rashee Rice 6-1 | 204 | 4.51 | SMU (Round 3)

2022 stats: 96 rec./1,355 yds./10 TDs
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2.02 QB1 (Tier 1) C.J. Stroud 6-3 | 218 | | Ohio State (Round 1)

2022 Stats: 3,688 yards/41 TDs/6 Int.
2021 Stats: 4,435 yards/44 TDs/6 Int.

2.03 QB2 (Tier 1) Bryce Young 6-0 | 194 | | Alabama (Round 1)
2022 Stats: 3,328 yards/32 TDs/5 Int.
2021 Stats: 4,872 yards/47 TDs/11 Int.

2.04 WR8 (Tier 4) Cedric Tillman 6-3 | 213 | 4.54 | Tennessee (Round 3)
2021 stats: 64 rec/1,081 yds/12 TDs
2.05 QB3 (Tier 1) Anthony Richardson 6-4 | 232 | | Florida (Round 1)
2022 Stats: Pass: 2,549 yards/17 TDs/9 Int.| Rush: 654 yards/9 TDs
2.06 WR9 (Tier 4) Marvin Mims, Jr. 5-11 | 183 | 4.38 | Oklahoma (Round 3)
2022 stats: 54 rec/1,083 yds/6 TDs
2.07 RB7 (Tier 4) Chase Brown 5-10 | 209 | 4.43 | Illinois (Round 4)
2022 Stats: 1,643 yards/5.0 ypc/10 TDs | 27 rec/240 yards/3 TDs
2021 Stats: 1,005 yards/5.9 ypc/5 TDs | 14 rec/142 yards/0 TDs

2.08 TE1 (Tier 1) Dalton Kincaid 6-4 | 246 | dnr | Utah (Round 1)
2022 stats: 70 rec/890 yds/8 TDs
2021 stats: 36 rec/510 yds/8 TDs

2.09 TE2 (Tier 1) Michael Mayer 6-5 | 249 | 4.7 | Notre Dame (Round 1)
2022 stats: 67 rec/809 yds/9 TDs
2021 stats: 71 rec/840 yds/7 TDs

2.10 RB8 (Tier 4) Kendre Miller 5-11 | 215 | dnr | TCU (Round 4)
2022 Stats: 1,399 yards/6.2 ypc/17 TDs | 16 rec/166 yards/0 TDs
2.11 RB9 (Tier 4) Zach Evans 5-11 | 202 | dnr | Ole Miss (Round 3)
2022 Stats: 936 yards/6.5 ypc/9 TDs | 12 rec/119 yards/1 TD
2021 Stats: 648 yards/7.0 ypc/5 TDs | 10 rec/130 yards/1 TD

2.12 WR10 (Tier 4) Kayshon Boutte 5-11¼ | 195 | 4.50 | LSU (Round 2)
2022 stats: 48 rec/538 yds/2 TDs
2021 stats: 38 rec/509 yds/9 TDs (Injury shortened)
2020 stats: 45 rec/735 yds/5 TDs (Freshman season)

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ROUND THREE
3.01 RB10 (Tier 5) Tank Bigsby 6-0 | 210 | 4.56 | Auburn (Round 3)

2022 Stats: 970 yards/5.4 ypc/10 TDs | 30 rec/180 yards/0 TDs
2021 Stats: 1,099 yards/4.9 ypc/10 TDs | 21 rec/184 yards/0 TDs

3.02 WR11 (Tier 5) Xavier Hutchinson 6-2 | 203 | 4.53 | Iowa State (Round 3)
2022 stats: 107 rec/1,171 yds/6 TDs
2021 stats: 83 rec/987 yds/5 TDs

3.03 QB4 (Tier 2) Will Levis 6-3 | 232 | | Kentucky (Round 1)
2022 Stats: 2,406 yards/19 TDs/10 Int.
2021 Stats: 2,826 yards/24 TDs/13 Int.

3.04 TE3 (Tier 2) Luke Musgrave 6-6 | 253 | 4.61 | Oregon State (Round 2)
2022 stats: 11 rec/169 yds/1 TD (Injury shortened)
2021 stats: 22 rec/304 yds/1 TD (Injury shortened)

3.05 TE4 (Tier 2) Darnell Washington 6-7 | 264 | 4.64 | Georgia (Round 2)
2022 stats: 28 rec/454 yds/2 TDs
2021 stats: 10 rec/154 yds/1 TD

3.06 RB11 (Tier 5) Deuce Vaughn 5-5 | 179 | dnr | Kansas State (Round 4)
2022 Stats: 1,558 yards/5.3 ypc/9 TDs | 42 rec/378 yards/3 TDs
2021 Stats: 1,404 yards/6.0 ypc/18 TDs | 49 rec/468 yards/4 TDs

3.07 RB12 (Tier 5) Israel Abanikanda 5-10 | 216 | dnr | Pittsburgh (Round 4)
2022 Stats: 1,431 yards/6.0 ypc/20 TDs | 12 rec/146 yards/1 TD
3.08 WR12 (Tier 5) Jayden Reed 5-11 | 187 | 4.45 | Michigan State (Round 4)
2022 stats: 55 rec/636 yds/5 TDs (Injury interrupted)
2021 stats: 59 rec/1,026 yds/10 TDs

3.09 RB13 (Tier 5) Eric Gray 5-10 | 207 | dnr | Oklahoma (Round 4)
2022 Stats: 1,366 yards/6.4 ypc/11 TDs | 33 rec/229 yards/0 TDs
3.10 WR13 (Tier 5) Charlie Jones 5-11 | 175 | 4.43 | Purdue (Round 5)
2022 stats: 110 rec/1,361 yds/12 TDs
3.11 WR14 (Tier 5) Parker Washington 5-10 | 204 | dnr | Penn State (Round 3)
2022 stats: 46 rec/611 yds/2 TDs
2021 stats: 64 rec/820 yds/4 TDs

3.12 WR15 (Tier 5) Michael Wilson 6-2 | 213 | 4.58 | Stanford (Round 5)
2022 stats: 26 rec/418 yds/4 TDs
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ROUND FOUR
4.01 WR16 (Tier 6) Dontayvion Wicks 6-1 | 206 | 4.62 | Virginia (Round 4)

2022 stats: 30 rec/430 yds/2 TDs (Injury shortened)
2021 stats: 57 rec/1,203 yds/9 TDs

4.02 RB14 (Tier 5) Roschon Johnson 6-0 | 209 | 4.58 | Texas (Round 4)
2022 Stats: 554 yards/6.0 ypc/5 TDs | 14 rec/128 yards/1 TDs (Timeshare)
2021 Stats: 569 yards/5.9 ypc/5 TDs | 11 rec/83 yards/0 TDs (Timeshare)

4.03 WR17 (Tier 6) A.T. Perry 6-4 | 198 | 4.47 | Wake Forest (Round 4)
2022 stats: 81 rec/1,096 yds/11 TDs
2021 stats: 71 rec/1,293 yds/15 TDs

4.04 WR18 (Tier 6) Andrei Iosivas 6-3 | 205 | 4.43 | Princeton (Round 5)
2022 stats: 66 rec/943 yds/7 TDs
2021 stats: 41 rec/703 yds/5 TDs

4.05 WR19 (Tier 6) Jonathan Mingo 6-1¾ | 220 | 4.46 | Ole Miss (Round 5)
2022 stats: 51 rec/861 yds/5 TDs
4.06 WR20 (Tier 6) Trey Palmer 6-0 | 192 | 4.33 | Nebraska (Round 4)
2022 stats: 71 rec/1,043 yds/9 TDs
4.07 TE5 (Tier 3) Sam LaPorta 6-3 | 245 | 4.59 | Iowa (Round 3)
2022 stats: 58 rec/657 yds/1 TD
2021 stats: 53 rec/670 yds/3 TDs

4.08 TE6 (Tier 3) Tucker Kraft 6-5 | 254 | 4.69 | S. Dakota State (Round 2)
2022 stats: 27 rec/348 yds/3 TDs (Injury interrupted)
2021 stats: 65 rec/773 yds/6 TDs

4.09 QB5 (Tier 3) Hendon Hooker 6-3 | 208 | | Tennessee (Round 3)
2022 Stats: Pass: 3,135 yards/27 TDs/2 Int.| Rush: 430 yards/5 TDs
2021 Stats: Pass: 2,945 yards/31 TDs/3 Int.| Rush: 620 yards/5 TDs

4.10 WR21 (Tier 6) Nathaniel Dell 5-8 | 165 | 4.49 | Houston (Round 3)
2022 stats: 109 rec/1,398 yds/17 TDs
2021 stats: 90 rec/1,329 yds/12 TDs

4.11 RB15 (Tier 6) Mohamed Ibrahim 5-8 | 203 | | Minnesota (Round 6)
2022 Stats: 1,665 yards/5.2 ypc/20 TDs | 7 rec/50 yards/0 TDs
4.12 RB16 (Tier 6) Kenny McIntosh 6-0 | 204 | 4.62 | Georgia (Round 4)
2022 Stats: 829 yards/5.5 ypc/10 TDs | 43 rec/504 yards/2 TDs

ROUND FIVE
5.01 WR22 (Tier 6) Bryce Ford-Wheaton 6-4 | 221 | 4.38 | West Virginia (Round 7)

2022 stats: 62 rec/675 yds/7 TDs
5.02 RB17 (Tier 6) DeWayne McBride 5-10 | 209 | dnr | UAB (Round 5)
2022 Stats: 1,713 yards/7.4 ypc/19 TDs | 2 rec/10 yards/0 TDs
2021 Stats: 1,371 yards/6.7 ypc/13 TDs | 3 rec/19 yards/0 TDs

5.03 WR23 (Tier 6) Puka Nacua 6-2 | 201 | dnr | BYU (Round 5)
2022 stats: 48 rec/625 yds/5 TDs
2021 stats: 43 rec/805 yds/6 TDs

5.04 WR24 (Tier 6) Tyler Scott 5-10 | 177 | 4.44 | Cincinnati (Round 4)
2022 stats: 54 rec/899 yds/9 TDs
2021 stats: 30 rec/520 yds/5 TDs

5.05 WR25 (Tier 6) Rakim Jarrett 6-0 | 192 | 4.44 | Maryland (Round 5)
2022 stats: 40 rec/471 yds/3 TDs
2021 stats: 62 rec/829 yds/5 TDs

5.06 WR26 (Tier 6) Ronnie Bell 6-0 | 191 | 4.54 | Michigan (Round 5)
2022 stats: 62 rec/889 yds/3 TDs
5.07 RB18 (Tier 7) Chris Rodriguez Jr. 6-0 | 217 | dnr | Kentucky (Round 5)
2022 Stats: 904 yards/5.2 ypc/6 TDs | 5 rec/41 yards/0 TDs (8 games)
2021 Stats: 1,379 yards/6.1 ypc/9 TDs | 13 rec/61 yards/3 TDs

5.08 RB19 (Tier 7) Evan Hull 5-11 | 209 | 4.47 | Northwestern (Round 5)
2022 Stats: 913 yards/4.1 ypc/5 TDs | 55 rec/546 yards/2 TDs
2021 Stats: 1,009 yards/5.1 ypc/7 TDs | 33 rec/264 yards/2 TDs

5.09 RB20 (Tier 7) Travis Dye 5-10 | 201 | dnr | USC (UDFA)
2022 Stats: 884 yards/6.1 ypc/9 TDs | 21 rec/202 yards/0 TDs (Injury shortened)
2021 Stats: 1,271 yards/6.0 ypc/16 TDs | 46 rec/402 yards/2 TDs

5.10 RB21 (Tier 7) Keaton Mitchell 5-8 | 178 | 4.37 | E. Carolina (Round 6)
2022 Stats: 1,452 yards/7.2 ypc/14 TDs | 27 rec/252 yards/1 TDs
2021 Stats: 1,132 yards/6.5 ypc/9 TDs | 22 rec/253 yards/1 TDs

5.11 RB22 (Tier 7) Deneric Prince 6-0 | 216 | 4.41 | Tulsa (UDFA)
2022 Stats: 729 yards/5.8 ypc/5 TDs | 9 rec/84 yards/1 TDs
2021 Stats: 524 yards/5.2 ypc/5 TDs | 7 rec/67 yards/0 TDs

5.12 TE7 (Tier 3) Zack Kuntz 6-7 | 255 | 4.55 | Old Dominion (Round 7)
2021 stats: 73 rec/692 yds/5 TDs
 
Looking at my rankings above, I would say that the 3.05 - 3.06 turn is the long and the short of this draft.

Abanikanda and Gray push that out a bit. I think both contribute in time at the NFL level. They may never be great for fantasy, but they’re good dart throws.
 
Looking at my rankings above, I would say that the 3.05 - 3.06 turn is the long and the short of this draft.

Abanikanda and Gray push that out a bit. I think both contribute in time at the NFL level. They may never be great for fantasy, but they’re good dart throws.
I took this as the 3.5 and 3.6 he has the 6’7” guy next to the 4’5” guy hence the “long” and “short”
 
Looking at my rankings above, I would say that the 3.05 - 3.06 turn is the long and the short of this draft.

Abanikanda and Gray push that out a bit. I think both contribute in time at the NFL level. They may never be great for fantasy, but they’re good dart throws.
I took this as the 3.5 and 3.6 he has the 6’7” guy next to the 4’5” guy hence the “long” and “short”

Quite possible
 
Looking at my rankings above, I would say that the 3.05 - 3.06 turn is the long and the short of this draft.

Abanikanda and Gray push that out a bit. I think both contribute in time at the NFL level. They may never be great for fantasy, but they’re good dart throws.
I took this as the 3.5 and 3.6 he has the 6’7” guy next to the 4’5” guy hence the “long” and “short”
Yes, I suppose I should have expanded upon my comment, but I chuckled when I noticed 6'7" and 5'5" in successive picks. I am easily amused. :D

To @rockaction 's point, however, I agree that there is good depth well into the 3rd Round, at least at this juncture.
 
1.02 is such a tough pick. JSN or Gibbs? Do you think it’s close enough that team need should be a tiebreaker?
As the holder of the 1.3 pick in a league where I need another WR, I sure hope the team at 1.2 (who is very thin at RB) goes with Team Need so he goes Gibbs and leaves JSN for me.

that said, I don’t know why I’m spending so much mental energy on the what ifs and hair splitting at this point (I am) when I know that things will shift quite a bit once the NFL draft is over and THEN we can really dial in our rookie rankings.
 
1.02 is such a tough pick. JSN or Gibbs? Do you think it’s close enough that team need should be a tiebreaker?
While team need is a key consideration I think league scoring & format matters too. Not just PPR but if start 1 RB vs start 3 WR + 1-2 Flex where there is more starting WR depth available compared to RB roles (plus all the FA RBs hitting the market)
Currently I have JSN over Gibbs but I have 1.01 so Bijan allows me to see WR as more valuable
 
1QB, 2RB, 3WR

I’ve got 1.03 and am hoping team before me goes JSN so I can grab Gibbs. Glad the combine has made this a possibility since Gibbs was a lock at 1.02 pre combine.
 
Just for fun let’s say JSN goes to New England, Addison goes to Pittsburg and QJ goes to Kansas City. All first round draft capital. Which WR would you take first?
Some believer Talent wins out over situation... And I agree in the Long Run... but short term, it is hard to accept the less valuable ROI.

QJ in KC = Kelce will be 1st look, Juju is gone, Hardman is gone, Toney is not reality. QJ would/could be #2 in targets ... and there is a need for them to get WR to step up.
JSN in NEP = Run first offense, BB belief rookies don't thrive, so long term value is you only payout, Jacoby is walking (BB don't $$), unless you think this is a Moss situ from way back
Addison in Pitt = young QB, Pickett showed promise, but Dionte is still there ... Addison in #4 in looks after Freier

QJ offers the best landing, but there are questions on the rest of the WR corp. Toney is not a KC investment, but was 1st round talent (at least to NYG).
1.03 --> I'd be torn but if QJ lands in KC I would have to take that gamble.
 
Just for fun let’s say JSN goes to New England, Addison goes to Pittsburg and QJ goes to Kansas City. All first round draft capital. Which WR would you take first?
@Birdie048 outlined this well above. It would be very tempting to take Johnston in that situation, but in Dynasty, I still believe talent wins over situation. If the team with the 1.04 had a clear preference, I might try to trade back one spot and see if I could add something of value, otherwise I would probably take JSN. Tough choice!
 
1.02 is such a tough pick. JSN or Gibbs? Do you think it’s close enough that team need should be a tiebreaker?
Draft for value, trade for need. I'm of the opinion that we've had such an influx of young WR talent it will continue to lower the value of all but the absolute studs.

I see the RBs as completely opposite. I think the current RBs are overvalued based on scarcity. I think the RBs in this class have an opportunity to jump to the top of the RB rankings quickly, especially since there are a handful of aging RBs at the top. If Gibbs shows anything early in his career, I can't see how he doesn't jump into RB1 value.

JSN has a lot of competition to achieve equal value.
 
1.02 is such a tough pick. JSN or Gibbs? Do you think it’s close enough that team need should be a tiebreaker?
I have and continue to try and trade for 1.2 and it's to pick Gibbs. Got a little distance between those two.
I am curious: Is this based on RB scarcity, individual talent, or is team need a factor?
The team that I made the trade already to get him at 1.2 was based on talent and team need so a few factors, close to all of those you mentioned though I am not barren at RB.

In general I like Gibbs talent more. If my RB and WR situation was similar on a team, if position did not matter, I'd still take Gibbs. In fact I have team that loaded at RB, thin at WR and I'm trying to get 1.2 to take Gibbs. I like JSN, thought he had strong combine, solidified himself as a third ranked player and a nice fall back option should Gibbs unexpectedly find himself in a really unattractive situation.

And I say talent but really better way for me to phrase it is fantasy profile. For me the profile I covet is a highly pedigreed extremely fast RB who has big time receiving skills. So I don't want to say it really like Gibbs is more talented, more he has the fantasy profile I feel more comfortable paying 1.2.

It's a strong top 3. I'd put them against any years top 3 pre-draft.
 
In a 1QB PPR I have the 1.2 and 1.4. At 1.2 it is between Gibbs and JSN, at this time I see them as about even but I really need a RB more. My plan will be to stay strong and take the player I feel best about after the landing spot but also having the 1.4 could sway me some. Others in the player pool for 1.4 are Addison, Charb, and QJ. I'm willing to come out of tis with either RB/WR or RB/RB pending the NFL draft.
 
1.02 is such a tough pick. JSN or Gibbs? Do you think it’s close enough that team need should be a tiebreaker?
I have and continue to try and trade for 1.2 and it's to pick Gibbs. Got a little distance between those two.
I am curious: Is this based on RB scarcity, individual talent, or is team need a factor?
The team that I made the trade already to get him at 1.2 was based on talent and team need so a few factors, close to all of those you mentioned though I am not barren at RB.

In general I like Gibbs talent more. If my RB and WR situation was similar on a team, if position did not matter, I'd still take Gibbs. In fact I have team that loaded at RB, thin at WR and I'm trying to get 1.2 to take Gibbs. I like JSN, thought he had strong combine, solidified himself as a third ranked player and a nice fall back option should Gibbs unexpectedly find himself in a really unattractive situation.

And I say talent but really better way for me to phrase it is fantasy profile. For me the profile I covet is a highly pedigreed extremely fast RB who has big time receiving skills. So I don't want to say it really like Gibbs is more talented, more he has the fantasy profile I feel more comfortable paying 1.2.

It's a strong top 3. I'd put them against any years top 3 pre-draft.
Makes good sense. (y)

I like that you identify it as "fantasy profile", as opposed to "talent". Even as I typed "talent", I thought that really isn't what I am referring to.

In a vacuum, I am targeting Gibbs ahead of JSN, but I think draft destination matters a bit more for a RB, for a variety of factors. I don't believe the gap in "fantasy profiles" is much, but I agree with @Blick 's point that JSN has a more difficult path to achieve WR1 status, compared to Gibbs as a potential RB1. That certainly supports @menobrown 's point about the stronger fantasy profile.

In general, WR talent is deeper; however, in this draft, RB talent is arguably deeper, so depending on what other picks you have, and factoring in individual team depth at each position, league tendencies, dynasty longevity of WR vs. RB, etc., JSN could be the better option for some owners.
 
In a 1QB PPR I have the 1.2 and 1.4. At 1.2 it is between Gibbs and JSN, at this time I see them as about even but I really need a RB more. My plan will be to stay strong and take the player I feel best about after the landing spot but also having the 1.4 could sway me some. Others in the player pool for 1.4 are Addison, Charb, and QJ. I'm willing to come out of tis with either RB/WR or RB/RB pending the NFL draft.
I think with the 1.02 and 1.04, the choice to take Gibbs at 1.02 is easy, knowing you can still land either Addison or Johnston with the 1.04 (or double down at RB). Obviously, fantasy values can change a lot between now and fantasy draft day, but you are in a great position.

Hypothetical: If you could trade 1.02 and 1.04 for 1.01 and ________, what would that take (in terms of picks in this draft)?
 
In a 1QB PPR I have the 1.2 and 1.4. At 1.2 it is between Gibbs and JSN, at this time I see them as about even but I really need a RB more. My plan will be to stay strong and take the player I feel best about after the landing spot but also having the 1.4 could sway me some. Others in the player pool for 1.4 are Addison, Charb, and QJ. I'm willing to come out of tis with either RB/WR or RB/RB pending the NFL draft.
I think with the 1.02 and 1.04, the choice to take Gibbs at 1.02 is easy, knowing you can still land either Addison or Johnston with the 1.04 (or double down at RB). Obviously, fantasy values can change a lot between now and fantasy draft day, but you are in a great position.

Hypothetical: If you could trade 1.02 and 1.04 for 1.01 and ________, what would that take (in terms of picks in this draft)?
I made that trade. I traded 1.02, 1.04, 1.07 for 1.01.
 
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In a 1QB PPR I have the 1.2 and 1.4. At 1.2 it is between Gibbs and JSN, at this time I see them as about even but I really need a RB more. My plan will be to stay strong and take the player I feel best about after the landing spot but also having the 1.4 could sway me some. Others in the player pool for 1.4 are Addison, Charb, and QJ. I'm willing to come out of tis with either RB/WR or RB/RB pending the NFL draft.
I think with the 1.02 and 1.04, the choice to take Gibbs at 1.02 is easy, knowing you can still land either Addison or Johnston with the 1.04 (or double down at RB). Obviously, fantasy values can change a lot between now and fantasy draft day, but you are in a great position.

Hypothetical: If you could trade 1.02 and 1.04 for 1.01 and ________, what would that take (in terms of picks in this draft)?
I have 1.01 and would not trade for 1.02 and 1.04.
 

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