Alongside, , Lloyd should play a ton as a rookie while being utilized in a way that also plays to his strengths as a blitzer. David Bell, WR, Browns28. Walker went to the Green Bay Packers, landing in a defense that just signed All-Pro linebacker, Kyle Hamilton is the top rookie defensive back for fantasy purposes, but I can understand the argument for him being the top overall IDP rookie. #FFIDP New Ravens Safety, Kyle Hamilton's numbers since 2019, per @PFF: ??? Unlock all tools and content including Player Grades, Fantasy, NFL Draft, Premium Stats, Greenline and DFS. Josh Paschal, EDGE, Lions47. Tindall lacks polish and could take a while to get going, but Miami's depth chart at his position thins out quickly after Jerome Baker. As long as his medicals check out, the reward greatly outweighs the risk here so take a shot on an elite talent at the position. Sam Williams, EDGE, DAL: A 6'4", 261-pounder who piled up 12.5 sacks last year at Ole Miss, Williams was a second-round pick of the Cowboys despite a sexual battery charge while in college. While Nick Bolton made out fine last year with his 112 tackles, he did so on just 56% of the Chiefs' total defensive snaps, meaning he was an unsustainably efficient tackler, which shouldn't be relied on for another season, let alone week to week. Redraft 625; 4. He scored an unofficial 9.98 RAS at the Combine out of a possible 10.00. You can follow Gary on Twitter @IDPSharks. NOTE: These rankings are based on true position IDP leagues, meaning edge rushers will be categorized as such, not as linebackers, even if they're playing in a 3-4 defense. He posted 148 tackles in 2021 at Wyoming while missing just 8.1% of his attempts, but because he's likely the odd man out in a typical two-linebacker system, it may be a while before Muma can put up IDP relevant production. But he's a highly disruptive 305-pounder who should be a big part of Green Bay's defensive plans from the get go. Oluokun will make life a little easier for Lloyd by giving the rookie a veteran presence to rely on. Jeremy Ruckert, TE, Jets84. The Lions had almost no pass-rush last year, and Hutchinson stands to be the difference-maker. He may not play this year, but hell eventually be a cornerstone in one of the most fantasy-friendly defenses in the league. The 6'0", 212-pounder has the talent to be a quality starter in the pros, but he needs to work on his coverage skills and will probably be slated for a reserve role in the early-going. With the Packers losing ZaDarius Smith in free agency, its not hard to imagine they might move Walker into several different positions. The Jaguars picked up Foyesade Oluokun in free agency. Customers can subscribe to NBC Sports EDGE+ monthly for $9.99. Brisker should slide right in next to Jackson as Matt Eberflus next relevant IDP safety, similarly to Khari Willis in Indianapolis. We combine rankings from 100+ experts into Consensus Rankings. Leo Chenal, LB, Chiefs66. Rookie Rankings. Hutchinson should step into an every-down role in Detroit, serving as an asset against both the run and the pass after dominating the FBS in both categories this past season. Although a PPR scoring system is assumed, keep in mind that a switch to non . Hamilton should be a much better option than Clark for tackle production as well, as Clark produced just a 7.8% tackle efficiency rate in 2021, which is well below average for his position. 24. The 2023 free agent WR class looks ugly. (2022) Primetime . Aidan Hutchinson, EDGE, Lions10. Karlaftis earned a 90.6 pass-rush grade and 23.6% win-rate to go along with 54 total pressures and five sacks in 2021 at Purdue. Cine is an excellent player, and hell start right away, lining up next to Harrison Smith. The Baltimore Ravens drafted him in the middle of the first round, which means hes going to step into a starting role for a top-tier defense right away. 13. As an IDP who should rise in fantasy rookie drafts, Karlaftis' opportunity for playing time is potentially greater than any other edge drafted in the first round. He was utilized as a blitzer on nearly 150 snaps over the past two seasons, posting 37 pressures and seven sacks. While this is a good indicator that Johnson can play an every-down role, it doesnt necessarily mean he will, which is how things might shake out in Year 1. These rankings are formed around true position designations, which enables Thibodeaux to remain a high-value, every-down talent to lock up in IDP dynasty leagues. The Jets extended versatile defensive lineman, just last year while also signing highly-coveted free agent edge. Hes a quarterback turned linebacker, and while his coverage ability still leaves a lot to be desired, he has the speed and athleticism to improve there. Jameson Williams, WR, Lions6. Find out who the contract uncertainty might help and who you should avoid in dynasty trades. 8. Snoop Conner, RB, Jaguars. Fantasy football: 2022 dynasty rookie mock draft including defensive Troy Andersen, ILB, ATL: A small-school standout from Montana State, Andersen turned heads in Indianapolis by peeling off a 4.42-second 40-yard dash at 243 pounds. 3. Andersen is a project linebacker who has a short path to on-field IDP relevance, so scooping him up in the mid-to-late rounds would be wise. Isaiah Spiller, RB, Chargers37. 3. This could help McFadden get on the field more and make an impact in Don Martindales blitz-heavy defense. Velus Jones, WR, Bears52. by Gary Davenport Twitter profile: @IDPSharks. Top 10 2023 Dynasty IDP Prospects - Faceoff Sports Network There isnt a better bet to make for long-term IDP value in terms of box score impact at a premium position that relies on talent more than anything to get the job done. Isiah Pacheco, RB, Chiefs88. Tindalls lack of starting experience will likely keep him behind Jerome Baker, at least in 2022, but there is an easy path to be Miamis LB2. Sanders is the only edge defender in this class who posted three straight seasons with an 80-plus pass-rush grade and if he can put on some bulk, he is in an excellent position to contribute to a thin group of edge rushers in Arizona. Here is an updated set of dynasty and keeper rankings for those of you in those kinds of leagues: An overall top 240. A concern for Thibodeaux in non-true position leagues is that he may be designated as a linebacker, as Ojulari is currently designated on a number of platforms, hurting his value. Sam Howell, QB, Commanders72. But the Chiefs played a lot of three-safety looks last year with Daniel Sorensen acting as a de facto nickel linebacker. Find full offensive rankings here, and more IDPs here .) Sam Williams, DL | Cowboys The first linebacker taken in the draft was a surprise. The 49ers spent a second-round pick on Jackson, who could be in a sneaky good spot for an eventual starting role across from Nick Bosa. That should set him up to open the season as the Bears starting strong safety, and it's possible that he could give Hamilton a run as the highest-scoring IDP defensive back. Its very likely he would have been available a couple of picks later for the Giants second pick (seventh overall, which they used on tackle, The Vikings confused many by drafting Lewis Cine at the end of the first round. All of this to say that if IDP rosters need immediate production in 2021, IDP managers would be hard-pressed to find a better option than Lloyd, who will fill the stat sheet as the rookie LB1. He has great burst and can win quickly off the edge; however, he still figures to be more of a work in progress compared to some of the other edge defenders listed above. He just turned 21 years old a couple weeks before the draft and has already shown great get-off, hands and speed off the edge. Channing Tindall, LB | Dolphins Cine has been rising up draft boards since late February, rising from the mid-40s to the early 30s, according to PFF's mock draft simulator. 5. Brandon Smith, OLB, CAR: A fourth-round pick of the Panthers after tallying 62 tackles at Penn State last year, Smith is an intriguing prospect250 pounds with the wheels to roam sideline to sideline. RotoHeat's 1QB PPR 2023 Dynasty Rookie Rankings are here for all of your upcoming drafts leading up to the NFL season. made out fine last year with his 112 tackles, he did so on just 56% of the Chiefs' total defensive snaps, meaning he was an unsustainably efficient tackler, which shouldn't be relied on for another season, let alone week to week. Cine earned an 83.4 run defense grade and an 84.9 tackling grade in 2021 both of which were top-three for SEC safeties as he's proven to be an asset in run support on top of being a strong coverage safety. Dean has some competition to beat out, but if he isnt starting in 2022, he should be in 2023 and is too talented to pass up despite the draft day fall. Take a flier on him late in drafts, but spending early capital on him over those listed above him here will lead to agony and disappointment. Drake London, WR, Falcons. Questions about his consistency caused the 6'4", 254-pounder to fall a few spots, but if Thibodeaux puts it together and comes anywhere close to his ceiling, he has high-end DL1 potential. Even though Chenal was the best run defending linebacker in college football, earning a 94.1 run defense grade in 2021 at Wisconsin, the Chiefs just aren't a great destination for linebackers in IDP. Jalen Pitre, S, Texans57. Lawson is coming off an Achilles tear that kept him off the field in 2021, so there are concerns about his recovery and ability to regain his explosiveness, but nonetheless, Franklin-Myers and Lawson both present barriers to Johnsons playing time. 1 defensive back by a mile. Dynasty IDP Rankings 2022. Troy Andersen, LB, Falcons20. I'll also exclude cornerbacks from these rankings. Fantasy Football: Updated rookie rankings for dynasty leagues 2. IDP Sleepers: Rookies Ready to Start in 2022 | Fantasy News - RotoBaller Williams earned an elite 90.2 pass-rush grade, posting 61 pressures and 13 sacks at Ole Miss in 2021. Ultimately, thats where he was drafted and in my estimation, he should be a Day 1 starter next to, on a roster that used dime personnel at a top-five rate last season (24%), utilizing just one true off-ball linebacker on those snaps. After losing Randy Gregory in free agency, the Cowboys need someone to step up opposite DeMarcus Lawrence. He could easily be at the top of this list had he not gotten injured. Sanders has a path to IDP relevance here and figures to be a decent sleeper late in drafts. That linebacker figures to be 2021 All-Pro DeVondre Campbell, who just signed a five-year contract with Green Bay and was PFFs second-highest graded linebacker in coverage (81.5) last year. 2023 IDP Keeper and Dynasty Rankings | FantasyPros Dynasty (2023) '23 Rookies (SuperFlex) '23 Rookies (1QB) Rookie Profiles. The Bears spent a second-round pick on Brisker, which is ideal draft capital, but also outside of, theres no real competition for Chicago's second safety spot. But he only had 9.5 sacks combined over three seasons with the Bulldogs, so there's a measure of risk here for both the Jaguars and IDP managers. The 5'11", 198-pounder has a good chance at starting in 2022 for a Texans defense that should be on the field quite a bit. While. DFS XFL DraftKings Best Advice and Picks Week 2. 2022 IDP Rookie Rankings. With IDP leagues gaining popularity, all aspects of the game are now receiving increased scrutiny. First, these rankings are for a fairly standard IDP setupone that doesn't specifically require the likes of defensive tackles or cornerbacks and has scoring that is slanted toward tackles. Dont let the second-round draft capital fool you, Pitre should play slot corner for the Texans instead of safety, which is what hell be listed as on a lot of fantasy platforms. Walker lands on a roster that used dime personnel at a top-five rate last season (24%), utilizing just one true off-ball linebacker on those snaps. 2022 Dynasty Rookie Rankings Cheatsheet with IDPs. #Cowboys EDGE Sam Williams is a dip-n-rip pass-rusher who possesses elite speed (4.43 40) and an outstanding get-off. Paschal has a route to starting opposite Hutchinson. Some other youngster will wind up a starter and "rookie corner rule" his way to IDP relevance. His size and speed make him a potential stat god. These rankings are based on 1QB 1/2 PPR scoring and the IDP123 scoring setting with 7+ IDP starters and using Sleeper's positional designations. Josh Paschal, DL | Lions 26.