Justin Fields

Dynasty Dilemma: Justin Fields

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Dynasty Dilemma: Justin Fields

By Jason Mandell

 

 

As week 9 approaches there is a player who is one of the most polarizing figures this season in fantasy football. He had managers at the start of their drafts using late round picks on him, then dropped due to his lack of production, and currently he is arguably the #1 waiver wire pickup of the week. He is former first round pick and current Chicago Bears Quarterback, Justin Fields.

 

As most football fans watched, Justin was dominating in college and had obvious upside and talent. Granted, he was throwing to (at the time) future first round picks Garrett Wilson and Chris Olave and was carving up big ten defenses which led him to being drafted by the Bears when they traded up to get him at #11. And if you aren’t claiming him on waivers this week the stock of Fields will only rise. Now, he has Darnell Mooney and Chase Claypool to throw to who are both guys who can make down the field plays. Claypool specifically has a 54% contested catch rate, which is above league average, and Mooney is one of the best route runners in football. Those two, along with up-and-coming TE Cole Kmet, should form a decent enough passing attack for the bears to score in the 20s game in and game out.

After you see his obvious big time arm talent, he may have the best legs in the league not named Lamar Jackson. The last three weeks vs the Commanders, Patriots, and Cowboys, he has had 34 carries, 230 yards and 2 touchdowns therefore making him get you on average 11.67 fantasy ppg just on the ground alone. Those defenses aren’t any slouch either. The Cowboys may have the best DL in football outside of the eagles, the Pats are coached by a guy who is notorious for shutting down first and second year QBs, and the Commanders rank 6th in ppg on average as well as 7th in yards per game. His stock based on his legs alone should be good enough to make the bet of him turning out to be an elite fantasy QB be a pretty good one.

 

 

The Bears front office have notoriously failed to have a franchise QB. They rarely have an above average OL and the best WR they’ve had was either Alshon Jeffery or Brandon Marshall depending on who you ask in Chicago. It’s been a defense first organization since the Papa Bear George Halas has been at the helm in the mid 1900s. Justin also has also never had a completion percentage over 60% in the NFL as well. Going from his college weapons to his Bears weapons was an obvious downgrade. In the NFC north, the Vikings have one of the better pass rushers in Zadarius Smith and Green Bay has one of the better DBs in the football in Jaire Alexander and a top 10 DL in football as well.

 

The verdict on Justin Fields is to buy him at his current value. His value is only going up based on his running ability, passing ability and the way the Bears are building their offense around his strengths. If you miss on him this week, you may be out of luck. Trent Dilfer was quoted by saying he is “95%/5% sure that this thing will work” on Colin Cowherds show on Tuesday afternoon. He also mentioned on Monday on a Chicago radio show that Justin was his favorite prospect to evaluate when he was coaching at the Elite 11 clinics over his countless of years of evaluations. Keep buying Justin fields as soon as you can because if you don’t now, you may not be able to again.

 

Replacing Watson

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Replacing Watson

By Joseph Goodwin

Now that we know there is a 6 game suspension for Deshaun Watson (which appears he will accept), how do fantasy managers proceed in drafting Watson?

First of all, be prepared for any draft that is about to happen, that the Watson stock is going to skyrocket.  I anticipate seeing Watson’s value rise to a low end QB 1 in the next few days; QB 10 or higher off the board.

If you are targeting Watson as your long term QB 1, before drafting your short term starter, consider the following:

Risk Aversion Level 1-3 (you want little risk)

You need a viable QB 1.  You cannot throw away half your season waiting for Watson to return.  You will need a legitimate starting quarterback to maintain a 4-2 or 5-1 pace to start the season.  Going 3-3 (or worse) does not bode well for your playoff chances in a 12 game regular season.  Instead, I would target the likes of : Dak Prescott, Tom Brady, or Aaron Rodgers. These choices are safe, reliable starting QB 1’s, but may require an investment earlier in drafts to secure than the scenarios below.  

Risk Aversion Level 4-6 (you don’t mind some risk)

You need a viable QB 1, but have a little more room for volatility.  In this scenario, you may be able to wait a tad longer on your QB 1 and target Kirk Cousins or Matthew Stafford.  Each QB will provide stable, fantasy point production through game 6 until Watson returns.  This scenario allows you to spend more of your early round draft capital on RB, WR to maximize your team’s scoring potential.  I excluded Derek Carr from this group due to his week 6 bye. This plan gives you an extra round or two from the 12 game plan to add depth to your other starting positions.

Threat Level Midnight

This option provides the most opportunity to swing for the fences and can include players like: Tua Tagovaiola, Justin Fields, and Trevor Lawrence.  This plan offers the chance to load up on RB, WR, and TE; with a potential start: RB, RB, WR, WR, TE, WR, RB, WR before even thinking about the QB position. This plan can be a huge upside play.  A manager can plan on having Watson for 7 games before the playoffs, with the hopes of Tua, Justin, or Trevor provide adequate early season production to keep the team at 3-3 before Deshaun returns.

In all of these scenarios, Watson returning for game 7 against the Ravens should be the start to high end fantasy production from all of your starting positions.

My favorite among these scenarios is Matthew Stafford.  He provides solid QB play with a small amount of risk. My second favorite is Tua Tagovailoa.  Tua offers a solid 6 week opening and the added bonus of playing the Bears during Watson’s bye week.

In any of these scenarios, your risk tolerance and early round build are crucial to how you approach what QB to pair with Watson.  

Deshaun Watson could very well be a league winner if you find the proper compliment at QB.

Know your settings, schedule, and evaluate your tolerance to volatility in making this decision.

And win that title!

Bob Miller’s 2021 NFL Mock Draft

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by Bob Miller

 

1. Jacksonville Jaguars - Trevor Lawrence (QB - Clemson)

Do I really need to give a reason? He's the best QB prospect since Andrew Luck. Done.

2. NY Jets - Zach Wilson (QB - BYU)

Wilson's athletic ability, accuracy from the pocket and on the run, and leadership makes him a no brainer here for the Jets.

3. San Francisco 49ers - Justin Fields (QB - Ohio State)

The 49ers play Russell Wilson and Kyler Murray twice a year. They know what kind of a problem that type of quarterback is to defend. San Francisco decides that they need one of those QBs as well.

4. Denver Broncos - Trey Lance (QB - North Dakota State) Trade w/ Atlanta

Ladies and gentlemen, we have a trade! Atlanta trades the 4th pick to the Denver Broncos. After Denver failed to trade for Deshaun Watson, they decide that they won't fail again. They move up to get the their man, a mobile quarterback with a big arm for those cold games. Trey Lance fits that perfectly. Teddy Bridgewater is not their future, Trey Lance is.

5. Cincinnati Bengals - Ja’Marr Chase (WR - LSU)

Lots of mock drafts have Oregon LT Penei Sewell going here to the Bengals. Not mine. Ja'Marr Chase is the undisputed #1 wide receiver in this draft. Tackle is deeper is this draft than the past few years. They'll get one in the 2nd or 3rd. Cincinnati just can't pass on the opportunity to reunite Joe Burrow and his favorite WR. 

6. Miami Dolphins - Kyle Pitts (TE - Florida)

The Dolphins are thrilled to get Kyle Pitts. This once in a generation TE talent is just what they need to ensure that Tua Tagovailoa has every opportunity to succeed.

7. New England Patriots - Mac Jones (QB - Alabama) Trade w/ Detroit

We have our 2nd trade of the day! Detroit has been targeting WR Jaylen Waddle here for quite some time, but New England makes an offer that Detroit can't refuse. The Patriots get their guy! Jones needs the right situation to be successful in the NFL. What better situation to be in than being coached by Bill Belichick.

8. Carolina Panthers - Penei Sewell (LT - Oregon)

Sewell has dropped far enough. Carolina is in desperate need of a LT. Sewell starts day one and is the staple of their offensive line for the next decade.

9. Atlanta Falcons - Patrick Surtain II (CB - Alabama)

Defense is the priority for Atlanta. They traded back from pick #4 knowing that they were going to get one of the best corners available. They just happen to land the absolute best corner in this year's draft.

10. Dallas Cowboys - Jaycee Horn (CB - South Carolina)

Dallas fans are left disappointed after Patrick Surtain II gets sniped the pick before them. With cornerback being a major priority they take the best corner available. Horn is fast, physical, and will step in and start day one.

11. NY Giants - Jaelan Phillips (EDGE - Miami)

Phillips is arguably the most talented edge rusher in this class. He has had some injuries but is absolutely worth taking at pick #11. He will fill the void needed since Jason Pierre-Paul left years ago.

12. Philadelphia Eagles - Devonta Smith (WR - Alabama)

A dream come true for Philadelphia Eagles fans. They are in dire need for a WR, so what better than the unstoppable Heisman Trophy Winner. He is a bit undersized, but he's played that way his entire career. Congrats to Jaylen Hurts on getting a shiny new toy.

13. LA Chargers - Rashawn Slater (LT - Northwestern)

Los Angeles failed to land LT Orlando Brown Jr. from the Ravens. They didn't want to give what Baltimore was asking, because they knew they could land their franchise LT in this draft. Slater will be a very good left tackle in the NFL protecting Justin Herbert's blind side for years to come.

14. Minnesota Vikings - Kwity Paye (EDGE - Michigan)

Minnesota doesn’t have a second-round pick this year, so trading back is definitely a possibility. Adding a pass-rusher with this type of agility and strength opposite of Danielle Hunter may be just too hard to pass up.

15. Detroit Lions - Jaylen Waddle (WR - Alabama)

How about that. Detroit trades back with the hopes that Waddle would still be available, and he is. Waddle is a weapon that Detroit will use in many different ways. With the loss of Kenny Golladay via free agency, Waddle will targeted early and often.

16. Arizona Cardinals - Caleb Farley (CB - Virginia Tech)

With a glaring hole in the secondary left by Patrick Peterson, Arizona has to walk out of the first two rounds with a CB. Farley would have been a top-10 pick, but has fallen a bit due to the back injury concerns. Arizona believes that the reward outweighs the risk here.

17. Las Vegas Raiders - Micah Parsons (LB - Penn State)

This just makes too much sense. The Raiders need major help at linebacker, and Parsons is the best LB in this draft. Character issues prevents Parsons from being taken in the top 10, but that's not a concern for GM Mike Mayock. Jon Gruden may hurt himself running to the phone to call in this pick.

18. Miami Dolphins - Azeez Ojulari (EDGE - Georgia)

Azeez Ojulari is an edge defender with incredible speed and explosiveness. His upside is just to good for Miami to pass up.

19.Washington - Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah (LB - Notre Dame)

Washington is very thin at LB. JOK is an extremely fast linebacker that can line up against slot receivers and deliver a big pop to outside runs. This combined with his leadership makes this a big get for the Football Team.

20. Chicago Bears - Christian Darrisaw (LT - Virginia Tech)

Chicago considers going with WR Rashod Bateman here, but LT is a bigger need for the Bears. Darrisaw is a top tier OT, and is too good of a value here to pass up. Chicago can grab a WR in the next couple of rounds.

21. Indianapolis Colts - Alijah Vera-Tucker (OT – USC)

Left Tackle is by far the biggest need for the Colts, and Vera-Tucker is a versatile, athletic, and strong lineman that can line up anywhere. That won't matter as the Colts will plug him in at LT immediately.

22. Tennessee Titans - Rashod Bateman (WR - Minnesota)

The Titans "had" 2 major needs: Pass rush and wide receiver. They addressed the pass rushing need via free agency by signing Bud Dupree and Denico Autry. Now they need to replace the hole at WR with Corey Davis leaving for New York. They get a solid replacement in Rashod Bateman.

23. NY Jets - Greg Newsome (CB- Northwestern)

Cornerback is a major weakness for the Jets. Head Coach Robert Saleh is going to be thrilled that he lands a talent such as Newsome here.

24. Pittsburgh Steelers - Gregory Rousseau (EDGE - Miami)

Pittsburgh has to replace EDGE with the loss of Bud Dupree. Rousseau is an absolute freak. He is 6'6/260 and has incredible reach. He has tremendous length for the position, and he's still building out his frame. He is still a little raw, but his upside is amazing.

25. Jacksonville Jaguars - Trevon Moehrig (S - TCU)

The best safety in this draft falls to the team that needs him the most. Jacksonville can use quite a bit of help on defense, and they get it here. Moehrig has great acceleration and closes on the ball quickly. He's a playmaker that Jacksonville desperately needs.

26. Cleveland Browns - Zaven Collins (LB - Tulsa)

Collins is a big, physical, and mobile linebacker that covers the middle of the field. He is fantastic against the run, which Cleveland will need to help them get over the hump against teams like Baltimore. He fills a need for Cleveland.

27. Baltimore Ravens - Joe Tryon (EDGE - Washington)

Baltimore has 3 holes to fill: EDGE, OT, and WR. Joe Tryon has elite upside as a pass rusher and will make an immediate impact for the Ravens. He opted out of the 2020 season, but his 2019 tape is fantastic. He has the potential to produce double digit sacks his rookie year in that Baltimore defense.

28. New Orleans Saints - Asante Samuel Jr. (CB - Florida State)

We all know about the Saints' salary cap situation. I wouldn't be surprised to see New Orleans trade back here, but their secondary is the top priority. They are in bad shape behind Marshon Lattimore, so drafting Samuel here makes all the sense in the world.

29. Green Bay Packers - Terrace Marshall (WR - LSU)

It's no secret that Green Bay needs help at WR behind Davante Adams. Marshall has size, speed, and great hands. He is a big target that is a mismatch for opposing corners. He will be a welcomed addition to the Packers offense.

30. Buffalo Bills - Joseph Ossai (EDGE - Texas)

I almost went with Najee Harris here, but EDGE is a bigger need for this team. They can get a RB in the next rounds. Ossai has a high motor and  high upside. He has great size and a very strong lower body. He is built for the NFL, and should be a solid EDGE defender that the Bills need.

31. Baltimore Ravens - Teven Jenkins (OT - Oklahoma State)

The Ravens were really hoping that Rashod Bateman or Terrace Marshall would fall to them here, but unfortunately that doesn't happen.  Rumor is the Ravens are shopping this pick. I'm 50/50 on the them trading back, because they already have 9 picks. With that being said they draft Teven Jenkins, a big, nasty RT with incredible size and strength. He's an elite pass protector and a fantastic run blocker. He fits right in where Orlando Brown left off.

32. Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Jayson Oweh (EDGE - Penn State)

Jason Pierre-Paul isn't getting any younger, and Oweh will be a great replacement when the time comes. He has a ton of talent but has a bit to learn. He lands in the perfect situation in Tampa. He can be a situational player for now and learn from two great pass rushers in JPP and Shaq Barrett.

 

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You can follow me on twitter at @BaltimoreBobFF

 

 

The 49ers Smoke Screen

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The 49ers Smoke Screen

By Levi Ellis

From the moment the 49ers traded up to 1.3 all we have heard is how Mac Jones is going to be the pick. I happen to believe this is one of the biggest smoke screens we have seen in recent memory and below I breakdown why Mac Jones will NOT be the pick at 1.3.

Many people are comparing Mac Jones to Matt Ryan or even Kirk Cousins and making the connection that since Kyle Shanahan coached those guys and was successful then Mac Jones must be the pick. We have even heard the analogy that Shanahan wants a “joystick” quarterback and he will be the “controller”. Although that analogy certainly makes sense, I don’t believe it for a second. Keep in mind Shanahan also coached RGIII and that worked out pretty well too with RGIII winning Offensive Rookie of the Year honors. 

Kyle Shanahan is one of the top offensive minded coaches in the NFL and to put it quite simply, if your quarterback can both throw the ball and run the ball it opens up so many more possibilities. The pocket quarterbacks are becoming a thing of the past and while there are still exceptions (Brady, Ryan, etc) the NFL is transitioning to mobile quarterbacks and the pocket passers are now dinosaurs. Many of the top quarterbacks in the game today are considered either dual threat quarterbacks or at the very least mobile quarterbacks. You have guys like Josh Allen, Lamar Jackson, Russell Wilson, Deshaun Watson, Dak Prescott and the list goes on and on of the top quarterbacks in the game today and most of the top guys are dual threat players. Even players like Mahomes and Rodgers are mobile quarterbacks. No they are not going to run for 1,000 yards in a season but they can certainly create plays and avoid pressure two things I’m not so sure Mac Jones can do consistently.

Think about it like this, if you were drafting a running back would you want a running back that can both run and catch or just a run? The same logic applies to your quarterback. Even if you don’t plan your offense around a running quarterback, just the possibility that he could use his legs will open up the offense and force the defense to account for this possibility. Last year we witnessed a similar scenario from another offensive genius in Sean Payton. When Drew Brees went down with an injury everyone naturally assumed that Jameis Winston was going to be the starter. Former #1 overall pick with a 5,000 yard passing season but no, Peyton turned to Taysom Hill, dual threat quarterback. Again the dual threat guys are very intriguing for offensive minded coaches and I think Shanahan feels the same way.

A few years ago, we witnessed the NBA game completely transition from high percentage two point shots to now everyone playing three ball. You can thank the Golden State Warriors for playing such a pivotal role in this change. Well, we are witnessing the same thing in the NFL right now. If you do not have a mobile quarterback you are at a distinct disadvantage. Gone are the days of players like Peyton Manning, Tom Brady and Drew Brees. Sure, every once in a while a player like that will come around but the vast majority of the college quarterbacks coming into the league now are dual threat guys and if college coaches are developing those types of players then the NFL will be flooded with them and that is exactly what we have seen over the last few years.

Another point I want to make is why has there been so much talk about who the 49ers were going to select with that pick. There is not one single advantage that I can think of for the 49ers to leak that information if they do in fact want Mac Jones, however there is an advantage to leak that information if they do NOT want Mac Jones and they want to ensure the Jets do not take their guy. In fact every draft season there are numerous smoke screens and rumors that we later find out had no merit behind them at all. Since John Lynch and Kyle Shanahan were hired in San Francisco, the 49ers have been very quiet about their plans and intentions each season and then all of a sudden they make one of the biggest trades in franchise history and they leak who they are planning to draft. It doesn’t all add up.

I also think we have also already seen Mac Jones’ ceiling while we are not anywhere close to witnessing the ceiling of either Justin Fields or Trey Lance. Mac Jones had a phenomenal season last year but keep in mind he played for a college team that is often compared to an NFL program with potentially two top 15 pick wide receivers, potentially the top running back to be drafted this year as well as a dominant offensive line. Every single week that Mac Jones stepped onto the field last year his team was at an advantage in terms of talent and coaching. That will not be the same in the NFL. Yes the 49ers have a good offensive line, skill players and a great coaching staff but Mac Jones is not going to be able to sit in the pocket without any pressure and pick apart NFL defenses. Mac Jones does have talent but I’m sorry he has no business being considered the third best quarterback in this draft let alone a top 3 draft pick.

Justin Fields has proven his toughness by only missing two total snaps in his two years at Ohio State and what is the reason again on why the 49ers are drafting a quarterback, oh yea that’s right, because their guy can’t stay healthy. Fields has also led a big time program for the last two years and his work ethic and leadership are lauded by coaches and teammates. His college coach Ryan Day had this to say about Fields on the Move the Sticks Podcast “I said to the coaches he’s 6’3”, 225lbs, smart, really really accurate, can we coach”? Well I think Shanahan can coach and if anyone can help Fields reach his ceiling it is Shanahan. 

I believe the 49ers are targeting either Justin Fields or Trey Lance. In my opinion both guys are going to be fantastic players in the league and either player would be an amazing pick for the 49ers. Also both players would gain valuable experience sitting behind Jimmy Garoppolo for a season or at least a partial season. But if we connect the dots I believe Justin Fields makes the most sense for the 49ers based on all factors considered and I think he will be the pick at 1.3.

2021 NFL Draft Eligible Rankings

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2021 NFL Draft Eligible Rankings

 by Tommy Harvey

It’s the middle of June 2020 and I am already thinking of the 2021 NFL draft and how
those players could fit on my fantasy football teams. I know I’m not the only one either.
It’s never too early to start looking ahead at what could be available to you in next
season’s rookie draft.
In SuperFlex leagues, the conversation will begin with the two “can’t miss”
Quarterbacks, but there is plenty of talent available at the other positions. Of course,
Alabama and Clemson will have top tier players in the draft, but there are alot of guys
you need to know about in order to effectively and efficiently plan ahead. That is the
reason I decided to compile a detailed list of who I see as the best draft eligible NFL
prospects for the 2021 NFL Draft.
*This list is comprised of 2021 NFL draft eligible offensive skill players by position with IDPs*

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Quarterback
1. Trevor Lawrence (JR - Clemson) 6’6”, 220lbs
- Lawrence has long been considered the best QB prospect in years. Going back
to his time at Cartersville High School, he was looked at as a “can’t miss” guy.
Lawrence took over as the Clemson QB 5 games into his freshman season and
has led the Tigers to two consecutive National Title games, including a blowout
National Championship win over Alabama in his debut campaign. He showed a
more than adequate ability to run, which only enhances his value as a franchise
QB.
2. Justin Fields (JR - Ohio State) 6’3”, 227lbs
- Fields is a big time talent, who transferred to Ohio State after his freshman year
at Georgia. After his incredible Heisman Finalist season where he threw for 41
TDs and only 3 INTs, Fields will be a top Heisman candidate again. His ability to
elude and run away from defenders is a very good plus in today’s NFL.
3. Trey Lance (RS SO - North Dakota State) 6’3”, 221lbs
- Lance really emerged as a draftable prospect last season after he led the Bison
to a 16-0 FCS National Championship season. His amazing ability to throw and
run are Lamar Jackson-esque, and he will look to show off his skills again this
season. In 2019, Lance completed close to 67% of his passes for over 2,700
yards and 28 TDs with 0 (that’s right...ZERO) INTs to go with 1,100 yards and 14
TDs on the ground.
4. Jamie Newman (RS SR - Georgia) 6’4”, 229lbs
- Newman has yet to start a game for the Bulldogs after transferring from Wake
Forest, but he has all the tools to be a solid NFL Quarterback. Georgia is in a
position to win a National Title, so they have to trust Newman in order to hand
the team over to him. His 62% career completion percentage is a tad low when
compared to other high-end Quarterback prospects, but he played in a highly
complex offense at Wake Forest. Now at Georgia, Newman has the possibility to
become a household name.
5. Brock Purdy (JR - Iowa State) 6’1, 209lbs
6. Tanner Morgan (JR - Minnesota) 6’2”, 216lbs
7. Sam Ehlinger (SR - Texas) 6’3”, 229lbs
8. Kellen Mond (SR - Texas A&M) 6’2”, 217lbs
9. KJ Costello (RS SR - Mississippi State) 6’5”, 223lbs
10. Sean Clifford (RS JR - Penn State) 6’2”, 216lbs
*Also in consideration: Kyle Trask (Florida), D’Eriq King (Miami), Shane Buechele (SMU), Dustin Crum
(Kent State), Jack Coan (Wisconsin), Zach Wilson (BYU), Ian Book (Notre Dame), Jarrett Guarantano
(Tennessee)*

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Running Back
1. Travis Etienne (SR - Clemson) 5’10”, 210lbs
- Etienne could have been the first RB off the board during this past draft, but he
chose to stay in school for his senior season. It’s hard to blame him considering
Clemson is a favorite to win the National Championship. Coming off
back-to-back 1,600 yard seasons, his ability to find the endzone is remarkable.
In three seasons, Etienne has scored 51 rushing TDs. He also showed the
ability to catch the ball out of the backfield in 2019 with 432 yards and 4
additional TDs on 37 receptions.
2. Najee Harris (SR - Alabama) 6’2”, 229lbs
- Harris’ return to Alabama for his Senior season was somewhat of a surprise, but
not completely out of left field like Etienne’s. 2019 was Harris’ first season as the
bell cow, and he did not disappoint. In an absolutely loaded offense, Harris ran
for 1,224 yards and 13 TDs and showed off good hands with 27 catches and 304
yards. In a similar mold to Derrick Henry, Harris could be in line to be the next
Alabama Pro Bowl caliber RB.
3. Chuba Hubbard (RS JR - Oklahoma State) 6’0”, 201lbs
- After a ridiculous Junior season that saw Hubbard run for 2,094 yards and 23
TDs, he is returning for his Senior season. Undoubtedly, a potential Heisman
candidate, Hubbard will also look to prove himself worthy of being the top
Running Back taken in the 2021 NFL Draft.
4. Kenneth Gainwell (RS SO - Memphis) 5’11”, 191lbs
- Memphis has really pumped out some good Running Backs over the past few
years. Gainwell is the next one, and could possibly be the best one. He ran for
1,459 yards and 13 TDs and caught another 51 balls for 610 yards in his
Redshirt Freshman year. Now a Redshirt Junior, Gainwell finds himself
positioned as one of the top RBs in this draft class. His value to NFL teams is
really magnified with his pass catching ability.
5. Trey Sermon (SR - Ohio State) 6’0”, 220lbs
- In three seasons with Oklahoma, Sermon ran for over 2,000 yards and 25 TDs.
After splitting time with Kennedy Brooks, Sermon decided to transfer to Ohio
State as a graduate transfer. His immediate eligibility means he will be a major
part of the Buckeyes offense. He will take over JK Dobbins role in 2020.
6. Journey Brown (RS JR - Penn State) 5’11”, 216lbs
7. Kylin Hill (SR - Mississippi State) 5’11”, 216lbs
8. Max Borghi (JR - Washington State) 5’10”, 197lbs
9. CJ Verdell (RS JR - Oregon) 5’9”, 210lbs
10. Zamir White (RS SO - Georgia) 6’0”, 215lbs
*Also in consideration: Jermar Jefferson (Oregon State), Kennedy Brooks (Oklahoma), Rakeem Boyd
(Arkansas), Demetric Felton (UCLA), Keaontay Ingram (Texas), Pooka Williams (Kansas), Mohamed
Ibrahim (Minnesota), Javian Hawkins (Louisville), Elijah Collins (Michigan State)*

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Wide Receiver
1. Ja’Marr Chase (JR - LSU) 6’1”, 200lbs
- Does everyone remember how good Justin Jefferson was for LSU in 2019? Well,
Ja’Marr Chase was arguably better. 84 receptions, 1,780 yards, 20 TDs, and a
Biletnikoff award later, Chase returns to LSU as the absolute best WR prospect
in the 2021 draft. Joe Burrow is replaced by Myles Brennan, but Chase is
unstoppable as you will see in college football.
2. DeVonta Smith (SR - Alabama) 6’1”, 175lbs
- Smith exhibited tremendous talent last season on a team with a stacked Wide
Receiver corps. On a team with Jerry Jeudy, Henry Ruggs, and Jaylen Waddle,
Smith still put up monster numbers. He led the Crimson Tide with 1,256 yards
and 14 TDs. Without Jeudy and Ruggs around this season, Smith will be called
upon to exceed last season’s lofty stats.
3. Jaylen Waddle (JR - Alabama) 5’10”, 183lbs
- Waddle, along with DeVonta Smith, are back for Alabama in 2020. To say
Jaylen Waddle is fast is an understatement, as he has elite speed. Henry Ruggs
was considered to be the fastest WR on the Alabama roster last season, but
Waddle’s speed rivals his. The top returning return guy in the country, Waddle
will be asked to fill Ruggs’ shoes as a receiver.
4. Tamorrion Terry (RS JR - Florida State) 6’4”, 219lbs
- Terry added 16lbs this offseason according to Florida State Head Coach Mike
Norvell, and is looking to add on to his outstanding 2019 season. With Norvell in
charge in Tallahasse, Terry could reach astronomical numbers in 2020.
5. Rashod Bateman (JR - Minnesota) 6’2”, 209lbs
- Bateman had 60 receptions, 1,219 yards, and 11 TDs last season for the
Gophers. What’s even more impressive is those numbers came with Tyler
Johnson on the field with him. Now that Johnson has moved on to catching
passes from Tom Brady, Bateman will be THE man for Minnesota and QB
Tanner Morgan.
6. Amon-Ra St. Brown (JR - USC) 6’1”, 195lbs
7. Tylan Wallace (SR - Oklahoma State) 6’0”, 185lbs
8. Justyn Ross (JR - Clemson) 6’4”, 205lbs *dropped due to recent season-ending surgery*
9. Rondale Moore (JR - Purdue) 5’9”, 181lbs
10. Charleston Rambo (RS JR - Oklahoma) 6’1”, 179lbs
*Also in consideration: Damonte Coxie (Memphis), Sage Surratt (Wake Forest), Jhamon Ausbon (Texas
A&M), Chris Olave (Ohio State), Terrace Marshall (LSU), Seth Williams (Auburn), Tyler Vaughs (USC),
Jacob Copeland (Florida), Tutu Atwell (Louisville), Brennan Eagles (Texas), Dazz Newsome (North Carolina), Elijah Moore (Mississippi), Warren Jackson (Colorado State), Nico Collins (Michigan), Dyami Brown (North Carolina), Justin Shorter (Florida)*

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Tight End
1. Brevin Jordan (JR - Miami) 6’3”, 245lbs
- Jordan, a former 4* recruit, has put together a tremendous first two seasons at
Miami. After being named to the All-ACC 2nd team as a Freshman, Jordan was
named to the 1st team as a Sophomore. At 245lbs, he has good speed and
could be the 1st TE off the board.
2. Kyle Pitts (JR - Florida) 6’6”, 239lbs
- Pitts was named to the All-SEC 1st team in 2019 after recording 54 catches, 649
yards, and 5 TDs for the Gators. A former Under Armour All-American in high
school, Pitts will compete with Brevin Jordan to be the top TE in the 2021 draft.
3. Pat Freiermuth (JR - Penn State) 6’5”, 256lbs
- Freiermuth has caught 69 passes for 875 yards and 15 TDs in his first two
seasons in Happy Valley. He is clearly a main target for QB Sean Clifford and
will garner alot of All-American consideration. I see Jason Witten at Tennessee
when I see Freiermuth play. Those are heavy words, but he has the talent.
4. Charlie Kolar (RS JR - Iowa State) 6’6”, 252lbs
- In 2019, Kolar was a semi-finalist for the Mackey Award, which is awarded to the
nation’s best TE. He could be the best of the TEs in this draft class by the time
it’s all said and done. He’s shown he can dominate in the Big 12.
5. Jake Ferguson (RS JR - Wisconsin) 6’5”, 246lbs
- Ferguson proved to be a consistent force last season as he more or less
duplicated his solid Redshirt Freshman year numbers (36 receptions, 456 yards,
4 TDs) in his Sophomore season (33 receptions, 407 yards, 2 TDs). If he can do
the same and better in 2020, Ferguson will get an opportunity to be a mid-round
draft pick.

 

IDP
1. Micah Parsons, LB (JR - Penn State) 6’3”, 245lbs
2. Gregory Rousseau, EDGE (JR - Miami) 6’6”, 251lbs
3. Joe Tryon, EDGE (JR - Washington) 6’5”, 262lbs
4. Shaun Wade, CB (JR - Ohio State) 6’1”, 194lbs
5. Patrick Surtain II, CB (JR - Alabama) 6’2”, 203lbs
6. Richard LeCounte, S (SR - Georgia) 5’11”, 190lbs
7. Andre Cisco, S (JR - Syracuse) 6’0”, 203lbs
8. Dylan Moses, LB (SR - Alabama) 6’3”, 233lbs
9. Carlos Basham, EDGE (SR - Wake Forest) 6’5”, 275lbs
10. Chazz Surratt, LB (SR- North Carolina) 6’3”, 230lbs
11. LaBryan Ray, DE/DT (JR - Alabama) 6’5”, 292lbs
12. Marvin Wilson, DT (SR - Florida State) 6’5”, 311lbs
13. Israel Mukuamu, CB (SR - South Carolina) 6’4”, 205lbs
14. Jay Tufele, DT (JR - USC) 6’3”, 315lbs
15. Quincy Roche, EDGE (SR - Miami) 6’4”, 235lbs

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