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Favorite Underrated RB/WR (1 Viewer)

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I was reading Warehouse's RB rankings and at the end they put down who their favorite underrated player. Article Here. Just got me thinking about who might appeal to everyone the most that isn't (as of now) considered a 1st round rookie pick.

For RB's, Storm Johnson is my guy that I really want on my team, and he isn't considered one of the top candidates (at least from what I've read around the web). Other than his fumble issues, he has all the tools and I think he could end up being the best RB in this class if the situation is right. The cool name always helps right?

For WR's, I'll go with Bruce Ellington. I actually met Bruce at a concert one time, and the guy is pure athlete and a tough SOAB. If he goes to an offense that has a lot of quick crossing routes he will definitely move up my board.

Those are 2 of my "underdog" favorites so what are yours?

 
Probably my 2 guys who are flying under the radar but I really like are Raijun Neal RB Tenn and Shaq Evans WR UCLA. Both are considered late flyer types in this drat and I think both could have starter potential if they work out.

 
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Lots of talk about the top shelf WRs being Watkins, Evans, Beckham, Cooks, Lee... sometimes Robinson and Benjamin mentioned in that company too...

... but I think Davante Adams when looking back on all their careers will end up being in the top 3 in this year's class.

 
Bruce Hammond said:
Lots of talk about the top shelf WRs being Watkins, Evans, Beckham, Cooks, Lee... sometimes Robinson and Benjamin mentioned in that company too...

... but I think Davante Adams when looking back on all their careers will end up being in the top 3 in this year's class.
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I agree and have been pretty vocal about Adams as well. I think he's being largely underrated and should be in the top 5 of any WR rankings. I was looking to go with more obscure calls in my OP, though.
 
Going strictly with players I don't expect to get drafted in the top 100

Jared Abbrederis

Storm Johnson

 
jurb26 said:
Bruce Hammond said:
Lots of talk about the top shelf WRs being Watkins, Evans, Beckham, Cooks, Lee... sometimes Robinson and Benjamin mentioned in that company too...

... but I think Davante Adams when looking back on all their careers will end up being in the top 3 in this year's class.
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I agree and have been pretty vocal about Adams as well. I think he's being largely underrated and should be in the top 5 of any WR rankings. I was looking to go with more obscure calls in my OP, though.
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Of course if we both like him it's probably the kiss of death. LOL.

 
While I wouldn't say he's completely under the radar, I'm wondering why RB Davonta Freeman doesn't get more love. He's got nice quicks and lateral agility and runs pretty hard for a smaller back. He may not be a feature back (although I do beleive he could), but think he'd be able to carve himself a larger part of a commitee role at worst.

I'll second Bruce Ellington at WR - maybe never a top WR (high target guy) at the NFL level, but a guy that could make a ton of big plays in the right offense.

 
RB is hard, because so much of it is landing spot dependent. You know the top rated guys will get their shot in the first year or two, but the underrated guys have to get the opportunity of starting before they can shine, and that often involves some luck. Even if I think a guy is underrated we might not find out for years.

But a RB who is currently being projected as a 5th or so rounder (like Zac Stacy last year) that I like is Isaiah Crowell. 5'11" 225, he's a load, and coming from Ala St he hasn't had the recognition of the big college guys. I think he has the goods to do good things if he ever gets a legit shot.

 
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Bruce Hammond said:
RB is hard, because so much of it is landing spot dependent. You know the top rated guys will get their shot in the first year or two, but the underrated guys have to get the opportunity of starting before they can shine. Even if I think a guy is underrated we might not find out for years.

But a RB who is currently being projected as a 5th or so rounder (like Zac Stacy last year) that I like is Isaiah Crowell. 5'11" 225, he's a load, and coming from Ala St he hasn't had the recognition of the big college guys. I think he has the goods to do good things if he ever gets a legit shot.
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The problem I have with Crowell is he is on everyone's radar for fantasy. There isn't going to be any value in drafting him IMO. He's pretty overrated right now in the fantasy community. A potential 5th rounder in the NFL draft who is at the top of a lot of fantasy RB lists.
 
jurb26 said:
Bruce Hammond said:
RB is hard, because so much of it is landing spot dependent. You know the top rated guys will get their shot in the first year or two, but the underrated guys have to get the opportunity of starting before they can shine. Even if I think a guy is underrated we might not find out for years.

But a RB who is currently being projected as a 5th or so rounder (like Zac Stacy last year) that I like is Isaiah Crowell. 5'11" 225, he's a load, and coming from Ala St he hasn't had the recognition of the big college guys. I think he has the goods to do good things if he ever gets a legit shot.
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The problem I have with Crowell is he is on everyone's radar for fantasy. There isn't going to be any value in drafting him IMO. He's pretty overrated right now in the fantasy community. A potential 5th rounder in the NFL draft who is at the top of a lot of fantasy RB lists.
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:goodposting:

If he goes to a good situation I could see him going towards the end of round 1 in rookie drafts given his current buzz. All of his questions are upstairs, not his ability.

 
Bruce Hammond said:
RB is hard, because so much of it is landing spot dependent. You know the top rated guys will get their shot in the first year or two, but the underrated guys have to get the opportunity of starting before they can shine, and that often involves some luck. Even if I think a guy is underrated we might not find out for years.

But a RB who is currently being projected as a 5th or so rounder (like Zac Stacy last year) that I like is Isaiah Crowell. 5'11" 225, he's a load, and coming from Ala St he hasn't had the recognition of the big college guys. I think he has the goods to do good things if he ever gets a legit shot.
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He spent his freshman year, successfully at Georgia, so he is on most people's radar. It's only his off the field issues that will cause him to drop, not his small school background.

 
RB - Rajion Neal, Tennessee and Jerick McKinnon, Georgia Southern (I like both of these guys and one other RB, I'm very interested to see where they land)

WR - Allen Robinson, Penn State (I think he'll climb into the 1st round, so not really sure if he'd qualify as underrated)

also....

QB - Brett Smith, Wyoming (intriguing prospect, not positive he'll get drafted but surely an UDFA signing looms)

TE - Joe Don Duncan, Dixie State (rare talent and athleticism, prior injuries and no 40-time keeping him down?)

 
Bruce Hammond said:
RB is hard, because so much of it is landing spot dependent. You know the top rated guys will get their shot in the first year or two, but the underrated guys have to get the opportunity of starting before they can shine, and that often involves some luck. Even if I think a guy is underrated we might not find out for years.

But a RB who is currently being projected as a 5th or so rounder (like Zac Stacy last year) that I like is Isaiah Crowell. 5'11" 225, he's a load, and coming from Ala St he hasn't had the recognition of the big college guys. I think he has the goods to do good things if he ever gets a legit shot.
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Yeah, Isaiah Crowell. That's a name I haven't heard before. Nice pick.

 
De'Anthony Thomas. Everyone likely knows who he is but he isn't high on anyones board. If he gets drafted in the 4th or 5th by the Eagles his value will skyrocket, in dynasty. He would likely "red-shirt" for a year or two behind Sporles.

I understand the concerns 100%, just thought I get that out there before I get ripped apart. The best thing for Thomas is the timing of everything. Since Chip Kelly's team and offence had success last year, I think the team that draft Thomas with the idea to use him the way he was used at Oregon. Maybe not to that extent but two years ago he probably gets drafted by a team just because the he is the best athlete left on the board and he ends up strictly as a returner and doesn't get much of a chance else where. This year however, the league has seen the blueprint on how to use him so the team that drafts him will likely do so with a plan already in the oven.

 
If we're talking strictly about day 3/UDFA types, I think these guys have some potential for the NFL:

QB David Fales, San Jose State

RB Branden Oliver, Buffalo

WR Eric Thomas, Troy

 
My intention was basically players outside of the consensus top10-14, but this is a pretty good list of both people that are probably going to be drafted in most rookie drafts (Storm/Adams/Abbrederis/McKinnon/Robinson), and some that may end up being FA pickups in some leagues (Neal/Josey/Shaq). Is Neal going in rookie drafts? Not sure but he seems a guy that might be on the fringe.

 
WR: Jeremy Gallon - too small by NFL standards but confident and performs in big games.

RB: Zach Bouman - I seriously doubt he gets drafted but he sure makes nice cuts.

QB: Garrett Gilbert - maybe bombing at Texas was good for him - getting humbled might have caused him to worked harder on his game.

 
Going for lesser known guys here since this class is deep enough that even the popular sleepers are well onto everyone's radar.

WR: John Brown

RB: Kapri Bibbs

 
RB

Jerick McKinnon, Georgia Southern - The small school former quarterback blew up the combine. He may have to adjust to the NFL, but has enough talent.

WR

Jared Abbrederis, Wisconsin - Polished route running helps him get open, but that doesn't mean he lacks "athleticism".

Bruce Ellington, South Carolina - Measures comparable to Cooks, not as fast though.

 
RB: Stephen Houston (also McKinnon & Josey)

WR: Albert Wilson

TE: A.C. Leonard (also Fiedorowicz)

QB: Teddy Bridgewater (if that counts)

 
Ruffrodys05 said:
WR - Allen Robinson, Penn State (I think he'll climb into the 1st round, so not really sure if he'd qualify as underrated
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Yeo, that guy is going to be good. Size, good route runner, explosive leaping ability. Not a blazer but fast enough.

Has a bit of a chip on his shoulder. Was undersized so wasn't recruited by Detroit Country Day, ended up at Orchard Lake St Mary's (very good smaller program). Wanted to stay in-state but U of M passed. Now he's being rated 2nd/3rd tier WR in his class. He might end up being one of the best ones from 2014, so def underrated IMO.

 
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identikit said:
Two Coastal Carolina boys:

Lorenzo Taliaferro RB

Matt Hazel WR
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So shocked that Lorenzo went in the 4th.

Most had him going in the 6th-7th or an UDFA.
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I am too. I've been telling my daughter since HS he wasn't going to get drafted. She wins. Happy for him, hate where he went (Steelers fan) but I think it's a good spot for him.

 
Lorenzo Taliaferro is an intriguing player, he definitely has the look of an NFL RB. I don't think he has the instincts or enough wiggle to be a consistent NFL starting RB, but he's got enough speed/size/power and pass blocking ability to possibly have a few nice stretches of games for fantasy purposes imo. Though his calling card may be that of a goal line back, which I anticipate him eventually taking the reigns of the job for the Ravens in this his rookie year; he's a beast down there.

Alfred Blue is someone worth a roster spot in deep leagues. Has the size/quickness/instincts to have a good fantasy season or 2, but not talented enough for any more than that imo.

Though of all the Day 3 prospects (after Freeman), I like Lache Seastrunk the best. He might be a tad small in the upper body preventing him from taking on too many hits, and he might lack instincts of the RB position, but he's just an athletic freak. Super fast, super quick, super agile, with great balance and the ability to run on sharp angles. One main fault of his that I keep hearing mentioned is his lack of receiving stats, which I admit is a valid concern, but I think it's important to note that Baylor never passes to their RBs; and he did look comfortable catching the ball when he did receive targets and in the combine, so I think that concern is a bit overblown.

Quite frankly I don't understand why he fell so far; he's Jerick McKinnon (3rd round pick) but with actual RB experience and he's from a big conference.

 
Time Kibitzer said:
Though of all the Day 3 prospects (after Freeman), I like Lache Seastrunk the best. He might be a tad small in the upper body preventing him from taking on too many hits, and he might lack instincts of the RB position, but he's just an athletic freak. Super fast, super quick, super agile, with great balance and the ability to run on sharp angles. One main fault of his that I keep hearing mentioned is his lack of receiving stats, which I admit is a valid concern, but I think it's important to note that Baylor never passes to their RBs; and he did look comfortable catching the ball when he did receive targets and in the combine, so I think that concern is a bit overblown.

Quite frankly I don't understand why he fell so far; he's Jerick McKinnon (3rd round pick) but with actual RB experience and he's from a big conference.
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I agree. If there's a 3rd down role to be carved out in WAS I think Seastrunk can beat out Helu and provide really nice flex value especially if he falls far enough in rookie drafts. Unless he actually can't catch the ball, but I guess we'll find out.

 
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Donnybrook said:
WR: Jeremy Gallon - too small by NFL standards but confident and performs in big games.

RB: Zach Bouman - I seriously doubt he gets drafted but he sure makes nice cuts.

QB: Garrett Gilbert - maybe bombing at Texas was good for him - getting humbled might have caused him to worked harder on his game.
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As a Big Ten guy myself, I got to see quite a bit of Gallon. I'm a big fan. He plays much bigger than his size ala Steve Smith IMO and he's got that same grit and toughness - little guy syndrome perhaps. I think he said NE was a place he wanted to play predraft and it's a very intriguing place for him. I'm curious to see if he can earn himself a spot, given the hodge podge of underachievers currently on the roster... I'm trying to grab him wherever I can late in rookie drafts.

 
Time Kibitzer said:
Though of all the Day 3 prospects (after Freeman), I like Lache Seastrunk the best. He might be a tad small in the upper body preventing him from taking on too many hits, and he might lack instincts of the RB position, but he's just an athletic freak. Super fast, super quick, super agile, with great balance and the ability to run on sharp angles. One main fault of his that I keep hearing mentioned is his lack of receiving stats, which I admit is a valid concern, but I think it's important to note that Baylor never passes to their RBs; and he did look comfortable catching the ball when he did receive targets and in the combine, so I think that concern is a bit overblown.
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To me Seastrunk is hands down the most dynamic RB in the draft.

The problem is that when I look at the RB's who are his size in the NFL they all either have elite speed (he ran 4.51) or receiving ability.

He's probably not going to get much faster so the big question is can he become a receiving back. I'm not sure that's so easy to become if he's not a natural at it.

 
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