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.
- Ezekiel Elliott, RB, Dallas Cowboys
- Corey Coleman, WR, Cleveland Browns
- Will Fuller, WR, Houston Texans
- Josh Doctson, WR, Washington Redskins
- Laquon Treadwell, WR, Minnesota Vikings
- Sterling Shepard, WR, New York Giants
- Hunter Henry, TE, San Diego Chargers
- Derrick Henry, RB, Tennessee Titans
- Michael Thomas, WR, New Orleans Saints
- Tyler Boyd, WR, Cincinnati Bengals
- Kenyan Drake, RB, Miami Dolphins
- Austin Hooper, TE, Atlanta Falcons
- Braxton Miller, WR, Houston Texans
- Leonte Carroo, WR, Miami Dolphins
- Roberto Aguayo, K, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- CJ Prosise, RB, Seattle Seahawks
- Nick Vannett, TE, Seattle Seahawks
- Chris Moore, WR, Baltimore Ravens
- Tyler Higbee, TE, Los Angeles Rams
- Malcolm Mitchell, WR, New England Patriots
- Ricardo Lewis, WR, Cleveland Browns
- Pharoh Cooper, WR, Los Angeles Rams
- Tyler Erving, RB, Houston Texans
- Demarcus Robinson, WR, Kansas City Chiefs
- Kenneth Dixon, RB, Baltimore Ravens
- Devontae Booker, RB, Denver Broncos
- Tajae Sharpe, WR, Tennessee Titans
- Deandre Washington, RB, Oakland Raiders
- Paul Perkins, RB, New York Giants
- Jordan Howard, RB, Chicago Bears
- Wendell Smallwood, RB, Philadelphia Eagles
- Jordan Payton, WR, Cleveland Browns
- Alex Collins, RB, Seattle Seahawks
- Jerell Adams, TE, New York Giants
- Jakeem Grant, WR, Miami Dolphins
- Kelvin Taylor, RB, San Francisco 49ers
- Aaron Burnbridge, WR, San Francisco 49ers
- Daniel Braverman, WR, Chicago Bears
- Keith Marshall, RB, Washington Redskins