Fantasy Football rookie tiers, from starters (Zay Flowers) to stashes (Tank Bigsby)
Drafting rookies in Fantasy Football is always tricky.
Take last year for example. The highest-picked offensive player from the 2022 NFL Draft was Drake London, a USC wide receiver who scored just four touchdowns for the Atlanta Falcons. He didn’t really move the needle fantasy wise.
But every year, there are a few rookies who really make an impact and – under the right circumstances – can change the shapes of leagues. Like in 2015 when Todd Gurley rushed for 10 scores and 1,106 yards as a rookie for the Rams. Or in 2020, when Justin Herbert was forced into a starting role for the Chargers and threw 31 touchdowns. Or last year, when Kenneth Walker III – drafted 41st overall – rushed for nine touchdowns and more than 1,000 yards.
Rookies can absolutely help your fantasy team. But, if you miss on one with a too high of a pick, they can hurt your team too.
Here are some rookies to consider this season.
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