X
Lost password?

Don't have an account?
Gain Access Now

X

Receive free daily analysis

NFL
NBA
NHL
NASCAR
CFB
MLB
MMA
PGA
ESPORTS
BETTING

Already have an account? Log In

X

Forgot Password


POPULAR FANTASY TOOLS

Expert Advice
Import Your Leagues
Weekly Rankings
Compare Any Players
Projections
Articles & Tools
Weekly Planner
24x7 News and Alerts

One Year Away... Players to Stash in Dynasty for Next Season

Zamir White fantasy football rankings NFL rookies draft sleepers running back

Justin Carter looks at NFL players you may want to stash in dynasty fantasy football leagues for the 2023 season.

There are a lot of different ways to play dynasty leagues, which is what makes them so fun. You can go all-in for a title, trading away future picks for studs.

Or you can stash young players, acquire draft picks, and go into rebuilding mode.

Below, you'll find five young players who might not belong on the roster of a contending dynasty team, but who have value going forward and should be stashed by rebuilding teams.

Editor's Note: RotoBaller’s Dynasty content delivers year-round dynasty fantasy football rankings, trade advice, rookie analysis, and player outlooks. Build a title-winning roster with sleepers, stash targets, and our full dynasty fantasy football guide.

 

Tyler Badie - RB, Baltimore Ravens

The Missouri product had the first 1,000-yard rushing season of his career as a senior, running for 1,604 yards and 14 touchdowns. He led the SEC in rushing. But he also led Mizzou in receptions, showcasing his versatility.

Badie isn't the biggest back, but he's a dynamic player who can be a weapon in this league, excelling in the outside run game and the passing game.

Of course, we know the Ravens don't target their running backs, as just 14% of the team's targets went to the position last year, the second-lowest mark in the NFL. But there were still 83 targets to backs, with 42 of those going to Devonta Freeman.

The Ravens have Gus Edwards and J.K. Dobbins both under contract for 2023, but they can save some money if they move on from Edwards next year, and Dobbins didn't play last season because of a knee injury and still isn't 100%. In fact, he and Edwards are both on the PUP list right now.

Badie has a decent shot at future playing time, even if he'll start this season as the third back.

 

Zamir White - RB, Las Vegas Raiders

The Raiders backfield gets interesting after this season. Josh Jacobs will hit free agency and is coming off of the lowest rushing yardage total of his career last season. He's at 732 carries through three years, plus 107 receptions. Will the Raiders feel comfortable bringing Jacobs back, or will this be a situation where a running back gets used heavily on his rookie contract and then has to head elsewhere?

Then there's Kenyan Drake, who is already 28, which is getting up there in running back years. He only had 758 career carries through six seasons so his legs might be a little fresher than Jacobs, but also...Drake saw just 63 carries last year.

There's a good chance that the Raiders move on from both guys after 2022. And what would that leave them with? Zamir White, I guess!

The former Georgia running back is similar to Jacobs in that his bread and butter is running the football, not catching it. White has the build and the vision to be an effective between-the-tackles runner. I think 2023 will be a good year for him.

 

Wan'Dale Robinson - WR, New York Giants

The Giants' wide receiver room is a mess. Heading into this season, Kenny Golladay, Kadarius Toney, Sterling Shepard, and Darius Slayton are all back with the team and have shown varying flashes.

But this group has a chance to look a lot different in the near future.

Shepard's 2023 salary is a void year. With how inconsistent he's been, will the Giants bring him back? And Slayton is a free agent after this season—he's looked solid at times, but it feels like he'll have to look elsewhere if he wants a consistent role.

That leaves Golladay and Toney. Golladay was incredibly disappointing last season and there's a decent out on his contract after 2023. Toney had moments as a rookie, but there have already been trade rumors.

Robinson should be viewed as the future slot receiver for the Giants. His path to snaps as a rookie is cloudy just because this team has so many guys competing for snaps, but at some point down the line, Robinson will get his chance. Stash him now while you can.

 

Tyler Johnson - WR, Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Finally, a non-rookie!

I like Johnson in dynasty because I'm looking beyond the Tom Brady era. The Bucs keep making the kinds of moves that set the team up to win now, like signing Julio Jones to a one-year deal. But at some point—I assume after this season, but you never know—Tom Brady will retire and the Bucs will need to re-tool.

As of now, the Bucs have Mike Evans, Chris Godwin, and Russell Gage all under contract through 2023. Both Evans and Godwin will make around $23 million that season. But Evans has void years starting in 2024 and the Bucs will have to decide if they want to keep paying big money for Evans in his early 30s. Godwin also has a decent out after 2023. The Bucs could look to save some money, especially with Godwin having a history of injuries.

Johnson hits free agency in 2024 and the Bucs could decide to move on from him by then. But the former fifth-round pick has had some good moments for Tampa, and last season he saw a huge jump in targets from 17 as a rookie to 55. If he can just prove that he's a better option than Gage, Johnson could end up with a sizable role in 2023, and from there, the Bucs—or another team—might be interested in seeing what Johnson can do as a starter. The upside isn't as high as the first three guys I mentioned, but Johnson can still have value in a pass-heavy offense.

 

Kylen Granson - TE, Indianapolis Colts

Remember all the preseason hype there was about Kylen Granson last year? Only for him to barely see the field on offense, with 15 targets over the course of the season, which turned into 11 catches for 106 yards?

Yep. That's what rookie tight ends do: nothing.

But Granson's not a rookie anymore. He's presumably learned a little more about functioning in an NFL offense and he'll get to prove that as the retirement of Jack Doyle should mean Granson slides into the No. 2 tight end role behind Mo Alie-Cox.

He's also been getting some work with the first team, though so has rookie Jelani Woods:

Granson impressed in training camp and the preseason last year. He just couldn't do it when it mattered, which isn't a knock on him. Again, rookie tight ends are notoriously slow to get going.

Granson's college tape features some really good plays from the former wideout-turned-tight-end:

At a position where nothing is guaranteed when it comes to fantasy, a TE-needy manager might want to stash Granson on the bench and hope that the explosiveness and craftiness he showed in college will translate to the NFL.



Download Our Free News & Alerts Mobile App

Like what you see? Download our updated fantasy football app for iPhone and Android with 24x7 player news, injury alerts, rankings, starts/sits & more. All free!

More Dynasty League Strategy

POPULAR FANTASY TOOLS

Expert Advice
Import Your Leagues
Weekly Rankings
Compare Any Players
Projections
Articles & Tools
Weekly Planner
24x7 News and Alerts

REAL-TIME FANTASY NEWS

Tyler Soderstrom

Returns to A's Lineup
Tyler Warren

Sidelined on Wednesday with Toe Injury
Jaylen Waddle

Questionable for Week 3 Against Buffalo
Joe Burrow

Bengals Not Closing the Door on Joe Burrow Returning This Year
CFB

LaNorris Sellers to Play Against Missouri?
Kyle Tucker

Progress has "Plateaued"
Isaac Paredes

has "Outside Chance" to Return This Weekend
CFB

Kaidon Salter Expected To Start for Colorado on Saturday
Willson Contreras

Goes on 10-Day Injured List, Done for Season
Justin Fields

Ruled Out for Week 3 Due to Concussion
Jayden Reed

Out Indefinitely After Foot and Shoulder Surgery
Washington Commanders

Preston Smith Signs With Commanders
Trey Jemison III

Joins Knicks on Two-Way Contract
Kevin McCullar Jr.

Signs New Two-Way Deal With Knicks
Matt Ryan

Returns to Knicks on Exhibit 10 Contract
New York Knicks

Alex Len Signs Exhibit 9 Deal With Knicks
Nickeil Alexander-Walker

Expected to Take on Larger Offensive Role With Hawks
Thomas Sorber

Undergoes Surgery
Dominic Canzone

Has Five-Hit, Three-Homer Game Tuesday
Cal Raleigh

Sets Single-Season Home Run Record for a Switch-Hitter
Jayden Reed

Undergoes Clavicle and Foot Surgeries, Out for Foreseeable Future
Bo Bichette

to Miss Rest of Regular Season
Zach Neto

Placed on 10-Day Injured List With Hand Injury
Yordan Alvarez

Out on Tuesday, Dealing With "Significant" Ankle Sprain
Aaron Jones Sr.

Vikings Place Aaron Jones Sr. on Injured Reserve With Hamstring Injury
CFB

Diego Pavia Refutes Report of Seeking Seventh Collegiate Season
Christian Kirk

Expected to Return in Week 3
CFB

Diego Pavia Seeking Another Year of Eligibility
Tarik Skubal

on Track to Start Thursday
CFB

Kevorian Barnes Questionable Against SMU
Bo Bichette

has Short-Term Knee Injury, Could Return for Postseason
Tosan Evbuomwan

Joins Knicks
NBA

Kai Jones Links Up With EuroLeague Team
Bismack Biyombo

Returns to Spurs
Bones Hyland

Rejoins Timberwolves
Kobe Bufkin

Moves to Brooklyn
Trey Yesavage

Sets Franchise Strikeout Record On Monday
Yordan Alvarez

To Receive MRI For Sprained Left Ankle On Tuesday
Willson Contreras

Exits Early Monday With Right-Biceps Tightness
Yordan Alvarez

Exits With Ankle Sprain
Brock Bowers

Officially Active on Monday Night
Jauan Jennings

Day-to-Day With Ankle Injury
Logan O'Hoppe

Activated Off Seven-Day Injured List
CBJ

Denton Mateychuk Dealing With Groin Issue
Bo Horvat

Fine for Training Camp
Kirby Dach

on Track to Be Ready for Opening Night
Jose Altuve

Returns Against Rangers
J.J. McCarthy

Expected to Miss 2-4 Weeks With High-Ankle Sprain
J.J. McCarthy

Likely Out for Week 3 With High-Ankle Sprain
Jean Silva

Gets Finished For The First Time In His Career
Aaron Jones Sr.

Unlikely to Play in Week 3 Due to Hamstring Injury
Diego Lopes

Returns To The Win Column
Jayden Daniels

' Week 3 Status in Doubt
Rob Font

Outclassed In The Noche UFC 3 Co-Main Event
David Martinez

Wins His Second UFC Fight
Jared Gordon

Suffers Brutal TKO Loss At Noche UFC 3
Rafa Garcia

Wins Back-To-Back Fights
Brian Thomas Jr.

Dealing with Wrist Injury
Dustin Stoltzfus

Drops A Decision At Noche UFC 3
Kelvin Gastelum

Gets Back In The Win Column
Diego Ferreira

Suffers Second-Round TKO
Alexander Hernandez

Extends His Win Streak With A Brutal TKO
Quang Le

Suffers First-Round Knockout
Santiago Luna

Shines In His UFC Debut
Christopher Bell

Earns his First Bristol Cup Series Victory
Alex Bowman

Falls Short of Advancing Through Cup Series Playoffs
Chase Briscoe

Collects his Third Top-10 Finish at Bristol
Ryan Blaney

Strong Top-Five Bristol Performance Advances him to the Playoffs
Corey Heim

Earns his First Career Cup Series Top-10 Finish at Bristol
Giannis Antetokounmpo

Leads Greece to Bronze Medal
Alperen Sengün

Alperen Sengun Drops 28 Points in EuroBasket Finals
CFB

Indiana's Lee Beebe Jr. Out for Season with Knee Injury
Dennis Schröder

Dennis Schroder Named EuroBasket MVP
Bryce Eldridge

Giants to Promote Bryce Eldridge
Jaren Jackson Jr.

Progressing in Recovery
Jonathan Kuminga

Receives New Offer From Warriors
Kenneth Walker III

Bounces Back with Big Week 2 Performance
Bijan Robinson

Rushes for 143 Yards in Week 2
Justin Fields

Currently in Concussion Protocol
Cincinnati Bengals

Bengals Calling Around to Available Free-Agent Quarterbacks
Joe Burrow

to Undergo Surgery, Out at Least Three Months
Emil Heineman

Aiming to Take the "Next Step" This Season
Braeden Cootes

Good to Go for Camp
Ivan Fedotov

Blue Jackets Acquire Ivan Fedotov From Flyers
Garrett Crochet

Punches Out 12 in Win
Cole Ragans

to Return on Wednesday
George Kirby

Strikes Out 14 in Win
Quentin Grimes

Still Not Close to a New Contract Agreement
Joel Embiid

"Looking Slender, Spry and in Positive Spirits"
Ty Gibbs

Has Arguably his Best Career Drive, but Only Finishes 10th
Chase Elliott

Despite Crashing Out at Bristol, Chase Elliott Advances to Round of 12
Austin Dillon

Misses Round of 12 After Extremely Mediocre Bristol Run
Shane Van Gisbergen

Shane van Gisbergen Fails to Advance to Round of 12
Josh Berry

Finishes Last in All Three Round of 16 Races to Fail to Advance
CFB

Ryan Williams Explodes In Return To Field
CFB

Drew Allar Plays Mediocre Game In Blowout Win
CFB

LaNorris Sellers Exits Game In Blowout Loss
CFB

DJ Lagway Tosses Five Interceptions In Loss
CFB

Garrett Nussmeier Plays Game Manager in Saturday's Win
CFB

CJ Carr Remains Poised In Narrow Loss
CFB

John Mateer Leads Oklahoma In Rout
CFB

Arch Manning Struggles Against UTEP
CFB

Jeremiah Smith Impresses In Win
CFB

Sam Leavitt Shines As Arizona State Rebounds From Week 2 Loss
Ivan Demidov

Turning Heads in Rookie Camp
NHL

Calvin de Haan Signs With Swedish Team
Samuel Girard

Skates With Non-Contact Jersey
Mackenzie Blackwood

Dealing With Injury Ahead of Training Camp
Spencer Knight

Signs Three-Year Extension With Blackhawks
Chris Buescher

May have Another Solid Run at Bristol
Corey Perry

Out 6-8 Weeks Following Surgery
Kyle Busch

Should DFS Managers Roster Kyle Busch at Bristol?
Ricky Stenhouse Jr

Is Ricky Stenhouse Jr. Too Risky to Consider Rostering at Bristol?
Michael McDowell

Could be A Solid Value Option For Bristol DFS Lineups
Chase Elliott

Probably Won't Factor in for Bristol Win
NASCAR

Bubba Wallace Not as Strong at Bristol as Other Short Tracks
Alex Bowman

Needs to Win to Make Round of 12
Ross Chastain

has Never Led at Bristol but Has Been Pretty Consistent
Austin Dillon

Richmond Speed Unlikely to Carry Over to Bristol
Josh Berry

Might Run Well at Bristol, but Almost Certainly Won't Win to Advance
Justin Haley

Bristol One of Justin Haley's Few Recent Bright Spots
CFB

Austin Simmons Listed As Game-Time Decision Against Arkansas
CFB

Nico Iamaleava Struggles In Fourth Straight Loss
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen

Dealing With a "Tweak"
BUF

Alexandar Georgiev Joins Sabres on One-Year Deal
Corey Perry

Injured During Pre-Camp Skate
CFB

Antonio Williams Out Against Georgia Tech
CFB

CJ Bailey Flashes Again in Win Over Wake Forest
CFB

Jaxson Moi a Game-Time Decision for Tennessee on Saturday
Jean Silva

A Favorite At Noche UFC 3
Diego Lopes

Set For Noche UFC 3 Main Event
Rob Font

Looks For His Third Consecutive Win
David Martinez

Set For Noche UFC 3 Co-Main Event
Rafa Garcia

An Underdog At Noche UFC 3
Jared Gordon

Looks To Win Back-To-Back Fights
Dustin Stoltzfus

Looks To Return To The Win Column
Kelvin Gastelum

In Dire Need Of Victory
Diego Ferreira

Looks To Get Back In The Win Column
Malcolm Brogdon

Heading to Knicks on One-Year Deal
Landry Shamet

Staying with the Knicks

RANKINGS

QB
RB
WR
TE
K
DEF
RANKINGS
C
1B
2B
3B
SS
OF
SP
RP