Rookie RB projections (1 Viewer)

[Bracie Smathers]

Stumbled upon an article that posted projections for the rookie RBs.  They only do their top-six.

I think its a good idea for a thread to post RB projections in one thread instead of spread all over.

Go to the link for the full read.

2020 Fantastic Fantasy Freshmen: Post-Draft Rankings

• RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire, Kansas City Chiefs - Grade: A
  

2020 Projections: 850 rushing yards, 50 receptions for 325 yards and 7 touchdowns

• RB Jonathan Taylor, Indianapolis Colts - Grade: A
  

2020 Projections: 1,150 rushing yards, 20 receptions for 160 yards and 9 touchdowns

• RB J.K. Dobbins, Baltimore Ravens - Grade: B+
  

2020 Projections: 550 rushing yards, 32 receptions for 230 yards and 6 touchdowns

• RB Cam Akers, Los Angeles Rams - Grade: B+
  

2020 Projections: 800 rushing yards, 15 receptions for 80 yards and 8 touchdowns

• RB Ke’Shawn Vaughn, Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Grade: B
  

2020 Projections: 800 rushing yards, 20 catches for 125 yards and 7 touchdowns

• RB D’Andre Swift, Detroit Lions Grade: B
  

2020 Projections: 750 rushing yards, 30 catches for 180 yards and 6 touchdowns

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If you've got projections add them.

 

[King of the Jungle]

I will take the under on nearly all, if I was a betting man.

 

[Biabreakable]

Fantasy football top-80 rookie rankings for dynasty leagues

Clay has projected for all of the rookies for 2020

 

[Bracie Smathers]

Fantasy football top-80 rookie rankings for dynasty leagues

Clay has projected for all of the rookies for 2020

He ranked the top-80 but did't do projections. 

I will take the under on nearly all, if I was a betting man.

I figured that people would be able to post better projections.

 

[King of the Jungle]

He ranked the top-80 but did't do projections. 

I figured that people would be able to post better projections.

Point taken. Let me head to the lab and see what I can come up with.

 

[Biabreakable]

He ranked the top-80 but did't do projections. 

I figured that people would be able to post better projections.

That's what I thought st first too.

They are ranked by his projections though.

You have to go to the team projections tab and look at them that way.

For example he has CEH 156 rushing attempts 665 yards 4.3 ypc 6 TD  38 receptions 318 yards 2 TD 185 points in PPR and the number one rookie RB.

 

[voiceofunreason]

I will take the under on nearly all, if I was a betting man.

I’ll put the house on Vaughan being under. I like Swift but he’s not overtaking Johnson day 1. 

 

[JohnnyU]

I’ll put the house on Vaughan being under. I like Swift but he’s not overtaking Johnson day 1. 

I don't think Swift will ever overtake Johnson (barring injury).  I believe his niche will be receiving the ball as a RB, which isn't a terrible thing for fantasy.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

I don't think Swift will ever overtake Johnson (barring injury).  I believe his niche will be receiving the ball as a RB, which isn't a terrible thing for fantasy.

I think this is crazy talk. Johnson is a fragile JAG.

 

[JohnnyU]

I think this is crazy talk. Johnson is a fragile JAG.

So is Swift (fragile I mean). 

 

[Bracie Smathers]

Didn't want to open a new thread but this is useful for anyone drafting a rookie RB taken in the 2nd round if they are counting on return on that investment in the 1st year.

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Mike Clay@MikeClayNFL

Day 2 rookie RB recent history:    LINK to breakdown of the 23 RBs taken in the second round and 25 RBs taken in the third over past decade who produced

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The information paints a grim picture for rookie RB expectations for 2nd and 3rd rounders in their rookie seasons.