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2017 Fantasy Football relevant rookies

By Jon Dove

May 25, 2016; Irving, TX, USA; Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (21) runs with the ball during organized team activities at Dallas Cowboys Headquarters. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
May 25, 2016; Irving, TX, USA; Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (21) runs with the ball during organized team activities at Dallas Cowboys Headquarters. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports /
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The 2016 NFL draft produces several fantasy football relevant rookies.

The number of fantasy football relevant rookies is a little lower this year, but there are some potential game changers. The biggest name is Ezekiel Elliott who figures to be the Dallas Cowboys main ball carrier.

His value is increased due to the fact gets to run behind the best offensive line in the NFL. Elliott is going to get a ton of touches as well as have plenty of running room. He’ll also get you some extra points with his pass-catching skills.

Below is an early list of some of the other top fantasy football relevant rookies. This list isn’t a ranking but just a quick snap shot of some of the rookies battling for playing time. Check back in the coming weeks to see more in-depth analysis.

  1. Ezekiel Elliott, RB, Dallas Cowboys
  2. Corey Coleman, WR, Cleveland Browns
  3. Will Fuller, WR, Houston Texans
  4. Josh Doctson, WR, Washington Redskins
  5. Laquon Treadwell, WR, Minnesota Vikings
  6. Sterling Shepard, WR, New York Giants
  7. Hunter Henry, TE, San Diego Chargers
  8. Derrick Henry, RB, Tennessee Titans
  9. Michael Thomas, WR, New Orleans Saints
  10. Tyler Boyd, WR, Cincinnati Bengals
  11. Kenyan Drake, RB, Miami Dolphins
  12. Austin Hooper, TE, Atlanta Falcons
  13. Braxton Miller, WR, Houston Texans
  14. Leonte Carroo, WR, Miami Dolphins
  15. Roberto Aguayo, K, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
  16. CJ Prosise, RB, Seattle Seahawks
  17. Nick Vannett, TE, Seattle Seahawks
  18. Chris Moore, WR, Baltimore Ravens
  19. Tyler Higbee, TE, Los Angeles Rams
  20. Malcolm Mitchell, WR, New England Patriots
  21. Ricardo Lewis, WR, Cleveland Browns
  22. Pharoh Cooper, WR, Los Angeles Rams
  23. Tyler Erving, RB, Houston Texans
  24. Demarcus Robinson, WR, Kansas City Chiefs
  25. Kenneth Dixon, RB, Baltimore Ravens
  26. Devontae Booker, RB, Denver Broncos
  27. Tajae Sharpe, WR, Tennessee Titans
  28. Deandre Washington, RB, Oakland Raiders
  29. Paul Perkins, RB, New York Giants
  30. Jordan Howard, RB, Chicago Bears
  31. Wendell Smallwood, RB, Philadelphia Eagles
  32. Jordan Payton, WR, Cleveland Browns
  33. Alex Collins, RB, Seattle Seahawks
  34. Jerell Adams, TE, New York Giants
  35. Jakeem Grant, WR, Miami Dolphins
  36. Kelvin Taylor, RB, San Francisco 49ers
  37. Aaron Burnbridge, WR, San Francisco 49ers
  38. Daniel Braverman, WR, Chicago Bears
  39. Keith Marshall, RB, Washington Redskins
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