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2020 Dynasty Rookie Rankings for Fantasy Football: Post-Combine

Rotoballer analyst Brandon Murchison gives you his updated 2020 rookie rankings for fantasy football dynasty leagues. After the recent NFL Scouting Combine, who are the players that are rising and falling?

The NFL Scouting Combine is now in the rearview mirror which means it is now time to switch our focus towards the NFL Draft. With this renewed focus comes the preparation for Dynasty rookie drafts. Depending on the setup of your leagues, this draft could take place as early as May or as late as right up until the beginning of the season. With Best Ball drafts already underway for the 2020 season, you can get a good indication of the interest level of rookies and where their values may be currently. But as is the case each year, the combine sways the values of certain players. Whether it be because of lack of knowedge of a prospect, or that we use combine results to reassess our original stance. What we see these few days in Indy ramps up preparations in earnest.

What we learned during the combine this past week was that the running back class may indeed be deeper than originally thought. While after the tests concluded, we found the confirmation that this year's wide receiver crop will be one of the best in recent years. Players like Jonathan Taylor, Ceedee Lamb, and Jerry Jeudy solidified their standings as we head towards the NFL Draft. The testing results all but affirmed what most of us were already seeing with top players like this. But Jalen Hurts, for example, came out of the combine shining and improved his draft stock immensely. But such is the case of the NFL Combine. We have to take stock of the results and apply them to our rankings of players in dynasty formats.

Some of these prospects made themselves look like stars, while others fumbled away a great opportunity to succeed. Let's take a look at a few of these players and how their stocks look from a dynasty rankings standpoints as the draft draws near.

Editor's Note: Explore RotoBaller’s Dynasty Fantasy Football hub for year-round dynasty rankings, trade tips, rookie analysis, and long-term player outlooks. Dominate your league with our sleepers, stash targets, and dynasty draft advice. Click here for Dynasty rankings and strategy.

 

2020 Dynasty Rookie Rankings for Fantasy Football

Rank Player Name Position
1 Jonathan Taylor   RB1
2 CeeDee Lamb   WR1
3 D'Andre Swift   RB2
4 Jerry Jeudy   WR2
5 J.K. Dobbins   RB3
6 Cam Akers   RB4
7 Joe Burrow   QB1
8 Tee Higgins   WR3
9 Laviska Shenault Jr.   WR4
10 Henry Ruggs III   WR5
11 Clyde Edwards-Helaire   RB5
12 Jalen Reagor   WR6
13 Justin Jefferson   WR7
14 Zack Moss   RB6
15 Denzel Mims   WR8
16 A.J. Dillon   RB7
17 Tua Tagovailoa   QB2
18 Ke'Shawn Vaughn   RB8
19 Brandon Aiyuk   WR9
20 Donovan Peoples-Jones   WR10
21 Justin Herbert   QB3
22 Michael Pittman Jr.   WR11
23 Anthony McFarland Jr.   RB9
24 Chase Claypool   WR12
25 Joshua Kelley   RB10
26 Antonio Gibson   RB11
27 Bryan Edwards   WR13
28 Adam Trautman   TE1
29 Antonio Gandy-Golden   WR14
30 Jordan Love   QB4
31 Lamical Perine   RB12
32 Eno Benjamin   RB13
33 Jalen Hurts   QB5
34 Darius Anderson   RB14
35 Cole Kmet   TE2
36 Albert Okwuegbunam   TE3
37 Scottie Phillips   RB15
38 Jauan Jennings   WR15
39 Tyler Johnson   WR16
40 Isaiah Hodgins   WR17
41 Rico Dowdle   RB16
42 Devin Duvernay   WR18
43 KJ Hamler   WR19
44 Deejay Dallas   RB17
45 Michael Warren II   RB18
46 Jake Fromm   QB6
47 K.J. Hill   WR20
48 John Hightower   WR21
49 Hunter Bryant   TE4
50 Salvon Ahmed   RB19
51 Darrynton Evans   RB20
52 Brycen Hopkins   TE5
53 Patrick Taylor Jr.   RB21
54 JaMycal Hasty   RB22
55 Van Jefferson   WR22
56 Gabriel Davis   WR23
57 Tony Jones Jr.   RB23
58 Collin Johnson   WR24
59 J.J. Taylor   RB24
60 Jacob Eason   QB7
61 Quintez Cephus   WR25
62 Calen Holt   RB25
63 Anthony Gordon   QB8
64 Quartney Davis   WR26
65 Quez Watkins   WR27
66 Benny Lemay   RB26
67 Travon McMillian   RB27
68 Jacques Patrick   RB28
69 Omar Bayless   WR28
70 Anthony Johnson   WR29
71 James Williams   RB29
72 Jared Pinkney   TE6
73 Pete Guerriero   RB30
74 Harrison Bryant   TE7
75 Juwan Johnson   WR30
76 James Robinson   RB31
77 Marquez Callaway   WR31
78 Matt Colburn   RB32
79 Tavien Feaster   RB33
80 Reggie Corbin   RB34
81 Colby Parkinson   TE8
82 Ronald Cleveland   WR32
83 Rodney Smith   RB35
84 Shun Brown   WR33
85 Isaiah Wright   WR34
86 Thaddeus Moss   TE9
87 Adrian Killins Jr.   RB36
88 Lawrence Cager   WR35
89 Kalija Lipscomb   WR36
90 Moe Neal   RB37
91 DeShawn McClease   RB38
92 Freddie Swain   WR37
93 Jacob Breeland   TE10
94 Brody Oliver   WR38
95 Kendrick Rogers   WR39
96 Cole McDonald   QB9
97 Brian Lewerke   QB10
98 Javon Leake   RB39
99 Sewo Olonilua   RB40
100 Jake Luton   QB11
101 Richie Worship   RB41
102 Bryce Perkins   QB12
103 Levante Bellamy   RB42
104 Trey Sermon   RB43
105 Cheyenne O'Grady   TE11
106 Ty'Son Williams   RB44
107 Tanner Mangum   QB13
108 Kennedy McKoy   RB45
109 Trevon Brown   WR40
110 Devin Asiasi   TE12
111 Nate Stanley   QB14
112 Josiah Deguara   TE13
113 Nyqwan Murray   WR41
114 Jeff Thomas   WR43
115 Jacob Dolegala   QB15
116 James Proche   WR44
117 Aaron Fuller   WR45
118 Dorian Baker   WR46
119 Damion Jeanpiere Jr.   WR47

 

Dynasty Rookie Rankings Analysis - Risers

Henry Ruggs, Alabama

Heading into the combine, I had Ruggs as a fringe 1st-round pick in dynasty drafts. But after his blazing 4.27 40-yard dash, his stock is on the rise. He is a receiver that will be more than just your typical burner at the next level, but more so a player that can wreak havoc on a defense on different levels of the field. His 99th percentile Adjusted SPARQ rating all but ensures that he will hear his name called within the first 15 picks in the draft. That alone solidifies him as a prospect that will firmly inside the Top 12 picks in dynasty drafts and will provide an immediate impact in 2020.

Denzel Mims, Baylor

Another receiver on the rise, Mims has been on the incline since his performance during Senior Bowl week. A player I had graded towards the end of the second round of rookie drafts heading into the combine, Mims could now be pushing towards first-round value. Testing off the charts in Indy (4.38 40 and a 6.66 3-cone drill), he is a player that will see a lot of hype start to surround his name. While many fantasy owners will take a stab at the high-profile names like Tee Higgins and Justin Jefferson, Mims could wind up being the better player to own at a better value.

A.J. Dillon, Boston College

Dillon is a running back that was on my radar heading into the combine. His film showed a prospect whose skillset was very favorable to find success in the NFL. But what he showed athletically in Indy was very eye-opening. Sure, the 4.53 40-yard dash was better than expected, but the 23 bench press reps and 41-inch vertical showed an all-around athlete. According to the Adjusted SPARQ rating, he graded out as the top RB at the combine (97th percentile). A prospect I had at the beginning of the third-round before the combine, now finds himself in the middle of the second as we get closer to the draft.

Donovan Peoples-Jones, Michigan

A prospect that was going vastly overlooked before the combine, Peoples-Jones showed up and showed out in Indy. For his size, his 4.48 40-yard dash was certainly a head-turner by many talent evaluators. but his jumping ability is what shook the crowd. The 44.5-inch vertical along with the 139-inch broad jump provided some prospective into an athlete who could become a valuable weapon in the right NFL offense. His landing spot will sway his value after the NFL Draft, but as things stand he has vaulted up to be a player I would target towards the end of the second-round in rookie drafts.

 

Dynasty Rookie Rankings Analysis - Fallers

Zack Moss, Utah

Moss is a running back that, although I am still high on heading towards the draft, you have to take stock of the tough combine results. The 4.65 40 was certainly disappointing and the 33-inch vertical was somewhat low, providing all the ammunition needed by some to knock him down a few levels. Whether or not it's true, Moss did come out after the combine and said that he sustained an injury during the testing process but powered through. He has the opportunity to change his value at his Pro Day, but as of now, he is a player that holds a second-round price in rookie drafts.

Eno Benjamin, Arizona State

It's not what Benjamin did or did not do at the combine that has him on the Fallers list. His testing numbers fell right in line with what many were expecting heading in (4.57 40-yard dash, 6.97 3-cone drill, and 39-inch vertical). But what has his value dinged just a bit is more about the backs that were slightly below him in ranking that have now been bumped ahead (Anthony McFarland and Joshua Kelley). Just a week ago, Benjamin was a second-round value in dynasty. But with the movements after the combine, he is now a player you should be able to get in the third.

Jauan Jennings, Tennessee

Jennings is a lesser-known receiver that I have been high on with his potential in the NFL. But to be fair, he completely bombed during the testing process at the combine. His 4.72 40-yard dash was among the slowest among all skill position players. While his 29-inch vertical and 119-inch broad jump show a player that is lacking a bit on the athletic side. His Adjusted SPARQ rating comes in at the 13th percentile, nearly the worst among the receivers. Of course, landing spot has everything to do with Jennings's potential at the next level, but his draft stock has taken a hit as well as his fantasy value. He now holds mid-round value in rookie drafts, which could also dip even further if he has another poor showing during his Pro Day.

Jake Fromm, Georgia

Fromm went to Indy with every opportunity to solidify himself as one of the next QBs in the tier below Burrow, Tagovailoa, and Herbert. But what he showed during testing was what you could see on tape during the 2019 season at Georgia. A QB that is not athletically gifted and can do things well but has no qualities that you would deem great. An old school prospect at the position, Fromm has all the makings to be a player that may not see extended time as a starter in the league. He may be able to come in and perform well for stretches but will not retain fantasy value. Depending on the landing spot, look for Fromm to continue to lose value from a dynasty perspective.

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