Fantasy Football 2020: Dynasty rookie Wide Receiver rankings

Wide Receiver Rankings: Tier 4

16. Lynn Bowden, Kentucky (projected: 4th – 5th)

5’11” 204lbs

Bowden is an explosive athlete that would have lit the combine on fire had he not been sidelined due to a hamstring strain. Hopefully, he will be able to showcase his prowess in the form of a pro day, as he planned to do until social distancing prevented this. Bowden was among the best kick and punt returners in college football during his 3 seasons at Kentucky. He commanded a 27% target share playing slot WR in his sophomore campaign. His junior season at WR was cut short, as he was called upon to play quarterback the final 8 games. Bowden led the team to a bowl berth while leading the team in rushing and receptions (playing only 5 games at receiver). He finished the season top-5 in the country in all-purpose yards. He will vault up my draft board if he is able to showcase his talents via pro day and gets drafted prior to the 4th round.

17. Donovan Peoples-Jones, Michigan (projected: 5th – 6th)

6’2” 212lbs, 4.48 40yd

DPJ is a tremendous athlete that has the potential to become a productive NFL beefed-up slot receiver. He was a top high school recruit but was never able to carve out a significant role in the Michigan offense. He consistently commanded a 15% target share and was a prolific special teams producer, scoring 2 special teams touchdowns during his three-year career. Landing spot and draft capital will do numbers for his rookie rank. There are not many 6’2” 200+ pounders that have a 45 inch vertical; a team will find a way to use this unique athlete.

18. Isaiah Coulter, Rhode Island (projected: 4th – 5th)

6’2” 198lbs, 4.45 40yd

Coulter is another flawed prospect. He has the size, speed, and athleticism to make it at the next level, but did not have elite production at the college level until his junior season. He lacks the production, route running or ball skills of his cousin and fellow RI WR Aaron Parker, but is a significantly better athlete. He is a developmental prospect.

19. Gabriel Davis, UCF (projected: 4th – 5th)

6’2” 216lbs, 4.54 40yd

Davis has above-average speed and burst but is limited by slow first step and ability to break off routes. He is a big, physical wide receiver that was able to win versus single coverage but lacks polish. He broke out in his sophomore season at UCF, commanding over 20% air targets. His senior season he posted over 1200 yards with 12 touchdowns, commanding almost 30% target share. Davis projects as a bully X wide receiver in the NFL, and needs to improve his craft to carve out a significant role. Zach Pascal is a near-perfect comp for Davis.