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Dynasty League First Round Rookie Mock Draft 2.0

By Bruce Matson

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With the change of player values from the combine, there are going to be some risers and fallers in rookie drafts. The combine metrics are where the rubber meets the road, and we get another piece to add to the puzzle when we paint our picture of what these prospects will develop into when they are in the NFL.

Here’s a look at Rookie Mock 1.0 for comparison to this rookie mock draft.

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Todd Gurley RB Georgia

Gurley is still my number 1 player in this rookie class. I said it before and I will said it again: he’s a special talent, and a running back like him only comes around once every 10 years or so.

Amari Cooper WR Alabama

Jan 1, 2015; New Orleans, LA, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Amari Cooper (9) runs after a catch against the Ohio State Buckeyes in the third quarter of the 2015 Sugar Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports

Cooper is the safest player in this draft with just enough upside to make him one of the top receivers in this class. I couldn’t fault anyone for taking him at number 1 overall.

DeVante Parker Louisville WR

Parker is a very talented wide receiver, and he should go in the top half of the first round. As a prospect, Parker isn’t as safe as Cooper, but he’s very athletic and can be very productive in the NFL.

Kevin White WR West Virginia

White blew up the combine with a 4.35 40 yard dash, 6.92 3-cone, and 36.5 vertical. White is going to go anywhere in the top 5 of dynasty drafts. He’s going to go 1.1 in some dynasty drafts, and will be a top 3 lock if he goes to a juicy situation.

Melvin Gordon

Like Gurley, Gordon is one of the best running back prospects to come out in a long time.  He’s going to be drafted in the first round to a running back needy team, and produce right away. By this time next year Gordon is going to be ranked top 10 amongst running backs in dynasty because of his age and pedigree. The being said, Gordon is a safe investment because his value isn’t going to drop.

Jay Ajayi Boise St. RB

Ajayi is a jack of all trades. He’s a big, physical back that can run in between the tackles, and he’s a very good receiver. He did very well at the combine, and he should be drafted in the early part of the 2nd round. Ajayi’s receiving ability makes him more valuable in PPR leagues.

Dorial Green-Beckham Oklahoma WR

Green-Beckham has the highest upside out of all the wide receivers. He is the only one that has Megatron upside. The thing about him is that his floor is very low too. He is the ultimate boom-bust prospect. I feel comfortable taking him around the 7 range in the rookie drafts because I’m not paying a premium on him, and in the middle of the draft most of the draft picks are not 100% safe, so I’m comfortable chasing his upside. If he falls to a great situation like New England, then I will have to move him up my board. His talent with that opportunity could be lethal.

Jaelen Strong Arizona St. WR

Strong is another riser for me. In my previous mock draft, I had him going at 11, and now I moved him up to 8. Strong has excellent size and strength, and at the combine he was very impressive with a 4.44 40 yard dash. He’s a safe player because you know he’s going to at least provide WR3 numbers for your team.

Tevin Coleman Indiana RB

I gave Coleman a bump up from 10 to 8 from my previous mock. Coleman’s value could skyrocket if he gets drafted by the right team. He is a very explosive running back who could bust out a 50 yard gain on any carry. Coleman could be the top back out of this class if he goes to the right situation.

David Cobb Minnesota RB

I love Cobb. I like bigger backs that possess great short area quickness for their size. He pulled his quad during the 40 yard dash, which might have pulled him off some fantasy owner’s radar since he didn’t have metrics to compare with. Cobb has the intangibles to be a 3-down back, and that’s valuable in fantasy because of more opportunity for a higher workload.

David Johnson UNI RB

At 6’0 224LBS with a 4.5 40- Time and a 6.82 3-cone is amazing for his size. Johnson has the best hands out of this running back class; he was converted from a wide receiver to a running back. His explosiveness and his ability will translate to fantasy points in PPR leagues.

Duke Johnson Miami RB

Duke is comparable to Gio Bernard, and if he goes to the right situation, he could be a beast in PPR. One thing that is over looked with Duke is that he had 3 seasons of solid production in college. His 2013 season ended early due to injury, but he still recorded great statistics. He rushed for a total of 3,519 yards in college.

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