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Dynasty League – Fantasy Football Rookie Mock Draft

By Raju Byfield

NASHVILLE, TN - APRIL 27: Signage seen during the NFL Draft Experience on April 27, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Danielle Del Valle/Getty Images)
NASHVILLE, TN - APRIL 27: Signage seen during the NFL Draft Experience on April 27, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Danielle Del Valle/Getty Images) /
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NASHVILLE, TN – APRIL 25: Alabama running back Josh Jacobs is selected by Oakland Raiders with the 24th pick in the first round of the 2019 NFL Draft on April 25, 2019, at the Draft Main Stage on Lower Broadway in downtown Nashville, TN. (Photo by Michael Wade/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
NASHVILLE, TN – APRIL 25: Alabama running back Josh Jacobs is selected by Oakland Raiders with the 24th pick in the first round of the 2019 NFL Draft on April 25, 2019, at the Draft Main Stage on Lower Broadway in downtown Nashville, TN. (Photo by Michael Wade/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

1.01 – Josh Jacobs (RB – Oakland Raiders)

Josh Jacobs is this year’s most interesting rookie running back. He played in a committee for his entire college career at Alabama, and was not even the starter. Depending on who you ask, he may have been the most talented back on the Crimson Tide’s roster. He had a solid college career despite his limited touches and managed to lead Alabama in both rushing and receiving touchdowns this past season with 11 and three respectively.

Jacobs is a tough runner with an every-down skill set. The comparisons that seemed the most apt are Maurice-Jones Drew and Chris Carson. Jacobs reminds me of MJD due to his contact balance and ability to rip off chunk yardage at a moment’s notice. The Carson comparison is due to his relentlessness when it comes to fighting for extra yardage. Jacobs has the skills of a scatback with a power backs body and mental fortitude.

Jacobs is an exceptional fit for an Oakland Raiders team with zero starter-level talent on their roster. Jalen Richard figures to siphon some touches, but Jacobs should be unquestioned, the unchallenged workhorse for the silver and black. Jacobs should see RB1 volume, and only game script can possibly keep him from threatening to finish the season as a top-12 running back in PPR leagues.

Mike Mayock must have loved what he saw from Jacobs on tape and has no doubt offered some pointers to coach Jon Gruden in regard to how to best utilize the exciting running back. Jacobs seems to be a lock for at least 250 touches this season, in fact, he may even see 250 carries. David Montgomery is more secure in his long-term role, but Jacobs is the only running back in this class with a clear path to a true workhorse role.

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