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    2023 Dynasty Rookie Mock Draft: Quentin Johnston, C.J. Stroud, Zach Charbonnet, and Others Lead Loaded Class

    With managers switching their focus to the incoming class of rookies, here is a first look at a 2023 dynasty fantasy football rookie mock draft.

    2023 dynasty fantasy football rookie drafts are coming up faster than some managers think, as there are just a couple of months until the NFL draft. With Superflex formats the quickest rising way to play dynasty, here is a 10-team 2023 Superflex Dynasty Fantasy Football Rookie Mock Draft as we begin to dial in how drafts could shake out.

    2023 Dynasty Rookie Mock Draft | Round 1

    For this 2023 dynasty football mock draft, we’ll be using Superflex as our base roster construction and a PPR-scoring format. While this dynasty mock draft will serve as a guide on how a draft might go, it’s still recommended to draft based on your individual team’s needs.

    Additionally, this will fluctuate a lot between now and the draft, as this is not taking into account landing spot, which will change things, especially in the middle rounds and with quarterbacks. Also, the community of fantasy managers will establish the ADP, so this is how I would draft. Therefore, take this as a guide on where possible values could be hiding.

    1.01) Bijan Robinson, RB, Texas

    Even in a Superflex dynasty league, Bijan Robinson is the 1.01 in 2023 rookie mock drafts. He’s been the top prospect since he burst onto the scene, and nothing has changed since then. Robinson is the complete package with size (6’0″, 200 pounds), speed (4.4 to 4.5), and production.

    He has a career average of 6.3 yards per carry, with 4.39 coming after contact. In 2022, Robinson had 104 missed tackles, miles ahead of the next closest RB on a per-game rate.

    He also sits No. 1 amongst 2023 eligible RBs at 2.34 YPTP (yards per team play) and sits fifth in the nation in rushing (1,575). However, it’s not just the home runs that excite me, but the subtle nuance in the five-yard runs like this. It’s here where you see how technically advanced Robinson is.

    The 2023 free agency class is expected to see a ton of movement amongst the running backs and a completely different landscape by the start of the season. Assuming he lands in an RB-friendly spot with minimal competition, Robinson is already a top-three dynasty back before ever stepping onto the field.

    1.02) Bryce Young, QB, Alabama

    Starting as a true sophomore, Bryce Young came in and executed from the get-go, showing maturity in his pocket presence and decision making.

    Size will be an issue. Young has a slim frame, standing 6’0″ and weighing 190 after Thanksgiving. He’s not a run-first QB at all, but he’s good at moving in the pocket and scrambling while keeping his eyes downfield.

    There are questions about Young’s arm strength, and while he won’t rip the pigskin off the ball, he can drive passes better than given credit, and I’m not concerned about his ability to push it vertically. Throw in the consistency in his progression and decision making, and it’s clear to see why Young will likely be the first overall pick in the NFL draft. He’s holding the QB1 spot for now, but the debate with Stroud has not cooled down.

    1.03) C.J. Stroud, QB, Ohio State

    Now we see the impact of Superflex and the difference a year can make. Last season, only one QB (Kenny Pickett) went in the first round of the NFL draft, and he was the only quarterback who routinely went in the first round of Superflex rookie drafts. Based on how the season played out, I’d say managers got this correct.

    That changes this year with two blue-chip prospects led by C.J. Stroud and Young. Stroud, despite the loss, had his best game of the season against Georgia in the CFP semifinals. It also could not have come at a better time, as the eyes of the NFL world were on him, and he succeeded in many areas where scouts had questions.

    There have been concerns about Stroud and his skills in the pocket, both manipulating and moving in it, and also about how he reacts when it gets dirty. He was sublime in this area despite Jalen Carter barreling down on him.

    Stroud is a dynamic passer who can drop the ball in a bucket. He also excels in the ever-important anticipatory throws. He takes care of the football and rarely puts it in harm’s way. I can see an NFL team wanting to shorten his throwing motion, but as it goes, “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.”

    I wouldn’t mind seeing Stroud use his legs more, either. Young has the edge for now, but it’s close enough I can see either QB going first in 2023 Superflex rookie mock drafts. If I played in multiple leagues and had a top-three pick, I’d want to walk away with at least one share of both Stroud and Young.

    1.04) Anthony Richardson, QB, Florida

    Anthony Richardson has the tools to become a star in the NFL. However, the floor is equally as low. If his progression, maturation, and situation all align, it’s within his range of outcomes to be a Cam Newton-level player. I don’t say that lightly, either.

    Richardson runs with power on the ground, and in 2022 alone, he had 713 yards and nine touchdowns on 65 carries. That’s not the concern.

    The up-and-down play we see on his tape is concerning. It was headache-inducing while watching it, and it’s something Richardson must change, or he’ll never earn a starting job. We already see Richardson having the “athlete playing QB” narratives swirling, which is both unfair and true at the same time.

    But don’t get mistaken here; Richardson is a quarterback, and the old tropes and excuses need to be thrown out the window. Yes, he’s an athlete playing QB, but he also has one of the best arms in the class when firing on all cylinders. It’s why some of us love his potential, as guys like Richardson don’t come around very often.

    Similar to Will Levis, Richardson is a first-round pick I hope rides the bench for a year. More times than not, I wish this happened to every QB entering the NFL. He’s also the last QB in 2023 Superflex rookie mock drafts that I feel comfortable drafting if I need a QB on my roster today. But ideally, he is a QB3 who can develop rather than needing instant fantasy production, but the upside is astronomical.

    1.05) Jahmyr Gibbs, RB, Alabama

    Robinson is the best, but Jahmyr Gibbs is probably my favorite RB in this class to watch. I’ve said it for quite some time, but he’s Alvin Kamara with 90% of the contact balance. That’s a good thing, as Kamara is literally my gold standard which all other RBs are graded against when I watch film. However, I do want to add in a less talked about comparison, Aaron Jones. I find bits of both in Gibbs’ game.

    Gibbs hits the measurables at just under 6’0″ and should come in right at or just north of 200 pounds. Not only is he a nightmare as a rusher in the open field, but Gibbs is a true pass-catching weapon, not just a pass catcher.

    If he’s drafted by a team who uses running backs out of the backfield, similar to Austin Ekeler or Kamara, Gibbs will be a top-eight dynasty RB for years to come.

    1.06) Quentin Johnston, WR, TCU

    Quentin Johnston is the guy for you if you’re a fan of big-bodied wide receivers like I am. At 6’4″ and 210+ pounds, Johnston’s got a size advantage over 99% of corners and uses every inch of his frame to high-point with the best of them. But for a guy his size, Johnston has a surprising level of burst and acceleration. He’s also surprisingly agile out of inward routes like slants when he sells the outside move.

    But more so than that, he’s a route runner. He initially developed his game after DeSean Jackson, De’Anthony Thomas, and Tavon Austin thinking he’d be a slot receiver, but after a later growth spurt, those skills only helped Johnston win on the perimeter.

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    Of the Tier 1 guys, he’s the only one who has truly broken out in 2022 and improved his draft stock compared to Jordan Addison and Jaxon Smith-Njigba.

    With 1,064 yards and six touchdowns on 59 of 94 receiving, Johnston averaged a massive 3.22 YPRR, 18 yards/rec, and an efficient 2.47 YPTPA. The only “red flag” on his profile is a few drops, but that’s not a concern of mine overall.

    Johnston is my top-ranked rookie WR for dynasty, and I also expect to see him selected first amongst his position in the NFL draft, likely inside the top 10. With that said, this spot could change depending on the draft capital of Anthony Richardson, as in Superflex leagues, prioritizing quarterbacks is generally a wise strategy, even though Richardson is no sure thing.

    1.07) Jaxon Smith-Njigba, WR, Ohio State

    Smith-Njigba played in three games and had four receptions in 2022. But guess what? I don’t care, and neither should you.

    Smith-Njigba’s draft value was already set in stone. He would have been the top-ranked WR if he had been allowed to enter the draft last season, but he couldn’t because he was a true sophomore.

    It seems any WR that comes from Ohio State and Brian Hartline touches turns into an All-Pro, and JSN could be the next one. It’s more likely he plays in the slot in the NFL, but he has the skill set to play on the perimeter as well.

    Recording 95 receptions, Smith-Njigba set a Big Ten single-season record with 1,606 receiving yards in 2021. With Garrett Wilson and Chris Olave sitting out the postseason as they focused on the NFL draft, Smith-Njigba set a Rose Bowl record in 2021 with 347 receiving yards on 15 receptions and was named MVP.

    His hands and route running are phenomenal. He’s an elite separator, has sensational body control, and is as smart as it gets with how he operates over the middle of the field against zone coverage. At the same time, he doesn’t get anywhere near the credit he deserves for his deceiving physicality and in-play intelligence, seemingly always flashing his numbers and working back to the QB when the play is extended.

    I don’t see JSN as a perimeter-centric receiver but more closely to Jerry Jeudy in his role and skill set. However, Smith-Njigba will certainly see plenty of time out wide too.

    The only thing missing from Smith-Njigba’s skill set is top-end speed, but he separates with his route running and nuance. Just be aware he won’t pull away, and there will be times when he splits the safeties on a big YAC play but is frustratingly caught from behind. Between him, Addison, and Johnston, you can pick and choose which archetype you prefer the most in 2023 Superflex dynasty rookie mock drafts. On the right team, JSN could be a high-volume PPR star.

    1.08) Will Levis, QB, Kentucky

    There are several receivers or running backs that deserve this early of a pick, but in Superflex, QBs tend to take priority, even though they are nowhere near as secure in value.

    When it comes to QBs, unless they are a bulletproof prospect like Caleb Williams will be next year, I bet on the upside. Will Levis has all the upside you could want.

    Even when off-platform, Levis exudes arm arrogance and has as live of an arm as you could ask for out of a QB. He has Josh Allen or Matthew Stafford-caliber arm strength, and I don’t say that lightly. It’s at his own detriment, as rather than Allen or Stafford, people instantly compare him to Zach Wilson, which is not a name you want to be attached to.

    At 6’3″ and 230+, Levis is a big-bodied QB, and I tend to prefer larger or at least stronger quarterbacks. They tend to stay up longer in the pocket and can shed a defender with a bit better odds, either extending the play out of the pocket or aiding them on the ground.

    However, that can get them in trouble as they hold the ball longer, and there are already questions I have regarding Levis and his ability to feel pressure, even from front-side rushers where you’d expect Levis to know he has the hot guy.

    And while we didn’t see it as much in 2022, Levis had 516 yards and nine touchdowns on the ground in 2021. He’s no Justin Fields or Jalen Hurts, but there’s more than enough athleticism for Levis to raise his floor with his legs, something which is a must for fantasy.

    Levis dealt with a toe injury this year, which could explain some of his mechanical issues of throwing off his back foot and ball placement inconsistencies. He’s going to make those “Wilson-style” throws during his pro day, which I find hilarious because guys have been showing off in them forever.

    Levis is going to be a first-round pick and likely in the top 10 as QBs draw a premium, and more teams are lacking a secure quarterback than draftable ones in 2023. That’s capital even the biggest of doubters can’t simply ignore. Like many rookie QBs, I would prefer Levis sits his first year, but I’ll certainly be drafting him in dynasty this year on some of my rosters.

    1.09) Jordan Addison, WR, USC

    At 6’0″ and 170 pounds, there will be concerns and conversations about Addison’s size, similar to what we saw with DeVonta Smith. He’s also the player I would most likely compare Addison to, which is not bad. Addison is currently my No. 3 WR in this class.

    From a refinement of skills standpoint, Addison likely takes the crown amongst 2023 rookie WRs. You don’t rack up 1,593 yards and 17 TDs at Pitt en route to the Biletnikoff by mistake.

    2022 was not as kind. Addison suffered a leg injury against Utah and was seen on crutches but luckily avoided a major injury. He did return to play in the final four games but saw varying usage.

    Addison had 13 targets vs. UCLA in Week 12 but just 14 over the other three games combined. In the end, Addison caught 59 of 79 targets (74.7% catch rate) for 875 yards (2.78 YPRR & 7.0 YAC/R) with eight touchdowns this season.

    He doesn’t have elite speed, but Addison’s nuance and technique will allow him to strive at the next level. Addison plucks the ball out of the sky and explodes to the high point.

    He’s a twitchy runner who’s also a serious threat after the catch. I don’t believe Addison will be a slot-only WR at the next level, as his separation skills on the perimeter will translate. He might start off as a No. 2, but I do expect him to continue the trend of high-producing rookie WRs.

    1.10) Zach Charbonnet, RB, UCLA

    Zach Charbonnet, as a late-first-rounder, goes to show just how deep this class of rookies is in 2023, especially in Superflex mock drafts where four quarterbacks are in the top nine picks. Initially at Michigan, Charbonnet transferred to UCLA prior to the 2021 season and never looked back. He was a true workhorse for the Bruins, rushing 204 times for 1,153 yards and 13 touchdowns in his first season with the team, and backed it up with an even more efficient season in 2022.

    Rushing 194 times, Charbonnet averaged a whopping seven yards per carry for 1,358 yards (15th) with 14 touchdowns (T-14th). He’s a brutal assignment for a would-be tackler at 6’1″ and 220 pounds. He runs behind his pads and will lay the wood. Yet, he is a tactician with his footwork and nuance. Charbonnet is the type of RB you use to teach fundamentals.

    Charbonnet averaged 4.15 yards after contact per attempt, with 26.8% of his attempts generating a missed tackle and over 22% of his carries going for 10+ yards. Rounding out Charbonnet’s game is his receiving skills, as he caught 60 of 69 targets at UCLA for 501 yards.

    Charbonnet is as well-rounded of an RB as you could want. If he had come out last year as was initially expected, Charbonnet would have been the RB3 behind Breece Hall and Kenneth Walker III. A year later, odds are we see the same thing take place, this time behind Robinson and Gibbs in 2023 Superflex dynasty rookie mock drafts.

    2023 Dynasty Fantasy Football Rookie Mock Draft | Round 2

    With the first 10 picks out of the way, here’s how the second round of 2023 rookie Superflex mock drafts currently looks. It will certainly change when ADP begins to roll in, and prospects move inside their positional tiers.

    2.01) Michael Mayer, TE, Notre Dame

    Michael Mayer has been the guy at tight end for this class for several years, and his play on the field in 2022 backed it up and then some. Mayer’s movement is fluid, but he can put the shoulder down at 6’4 “, 250 pounds, when needed. Plus, he wears No. 87, so you know he’s legit.

    He’s an in-line tight end who’s a darn good route runner and will be on the field from the word go. In fact, Mayer leads the 2023 TE class with a 2.66 YPTPA and also sits No. 1 in reception share at 34.9%. Mayer is not the blocker of a Gronk or certainly a George Kittle. Still, he’s not a liability, either, and with the right coaching at the NFL level, Mayer is already a top-eight dynasty TE.

    In a game where having a top-end TE on your roster can make or break your ceiling, Mayer is someone I would invest in regardless of whether you have Travis Kelce, Mark Andrews, or are trying to run out Daniel Bellinger.

    2.02) Kendre Miller, RB, TCU

    No running back moved up my draft board quicker than Kendre Miller. Unless I have a guaranteed shot at Robinson, I will gladly trade back and draft Kendre Miller while adding more picks in either the second round or, ideally, somewhere in the early part of 2024 dynasty rookie drafts.

    Miller and Israel Abanikanda are my two personal favorite running backs outside of Robinson and Gibbs.

    At 6’0″ and 220 pounds, Miller hits all of the historical benchmarks for what RB size works in the NFL. With that size comes natural power, which Miller has no issue handing out. That’s why he averages 3.61 yards after contact per attempt.

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    Miller is incredibly light on his feet and has an arsenal of weapons, from jukes to spin moves or even hurdles. His contact balance is at a level where until he’s down on the ground, he remains a threat for additional yards. Just in 2022, with Zach Evans out of the way,  Miller recorded a missed tackle on 31% of his runs (67).

    In 13 games, Miller had 1,342 yards (16th) on 216 carries (6.2 ypc) with 17 touchdowns. He can catch, but it’s not his calling card, and he is not what I would consider a receiving weapon.

    Still, a few extra points every week will boost his fantasy floor. I’ll put his tape up against anyone else in this class. In the early-to-mid second round, I plan on loading up on running backs like Miller, Izzy, Devon Achane, and Tyjae Spears.

    2.03) Kayshon Boutte, WR, LSU

    You’ll never hear me complaining about having more players who are worthy of first-round picks. While the situation is odd, to say the least, Kayshon Boutte announced that rather than returning to LSU — which was the initial declaration — he will be, in fact, entering the 2023 NFL Draft.

    Boutte was actually my first WR1 of this class back in 2020, which feels like a decade ago. His freshman and sophomore seasons were sensational. He set an SEC record with 308 receiving yards and three touchdowns on 14 catches in a single game, totaling 45 catches and 735 yards in 10 games en route to 2020 Freshman All-SEC and Freshman All-American honors.

    2021 saw a continuation of this success, with Boutte recording a team-high 509 yards and nine touchdowns on 39 receptions despite missing the final seven games due to an ankle injury.

    Yet, 2022 was vastly different. It was a lost year for Boutte with only 538 yards and two touchdowns on 48 receptions, but he finished strong in the second half, including 107 yards receiving and a score in an SEC Championship Game loss to Georgia.

    Boutte is an elite athlete. When he’s in his element and going all out, Boutte’s breaks are as crispy as it gets, and his ability after the catch will be a nightmare in the NFL. His best trait is what he can do after the catch. However, Boutte needs to work on the little things that make NFL wide receivers great.

    At times, he plays too much off the line at the release, and there were concentration drops as Boutte was looking to get up the field before securing the catch. Additionally, his route technique needs more consistency. He’s the wild card among the top four receivers as the home-run hitter. But as a Z or slot receiver, Boutte is going to be a dangerous threat at the NFL level and is someone I want on some of my dynasty teams.

    2.04) Devon Achane, RB, Texas A&M

    There are levels to being fast. Take whatever you think is fast and put it on 2x, and that’s Devon Achane.

    How is this, for example? Achane’s 200m time of 20.2 was the same time as Jamaica’s Yohan Blake ran this year, and he’s a two-time Olympic and World Champion. The 40-yard record is 100% in danger, as will be every defense when Achane touches the ball.

    The elephant in the room is his size. Achane is 5’9″ and listed at 185 pounds. But if he measures in at 190 and holds that weight while he plays, he could go berserk.

    Achane rushed for 1,100 yards with eight touchdowns in 2022 and averaged a missed tackle on over a quarter of his runs. But that doesn’t even account for the number of defenders that couldn’t even get that close because of his ability to hit the edge and burn angles.

    Smaller-stature RBs do not have a good hit rate, but none of them had Achane’s speed. There are safer running backs out there like Miller and even Sean Tucker or Tank Bigsby. But some fantasy managers are going to bet on the intangibles and the speed of Achane in Round 2 of 2023 dynasty Superflex rookie mock drafts.

    Just know you can get the “discount” of Tyjae Spears later in the second round, although the discount is rapidly leaving as more managers are finding out he is a mid-round gem.

    2.05) Zay Flowers, WR, Boston College

    If there is a receiver from outside Tier 1 of 2023 dynasty fantasy football rankings that is the “Chris Olave of drafts,” it’s Zay Flowers. He is also one of those guys who is just easy to support. His background is inspiring, just as was his play on the field for Boston College.

    The All-ACC wide receiver led the Eagles with 78 receptions for 1,077 yards and 12 touchdowns this year with six games of 100 yards or more. Not only that, but Flowers is first in Boston College history in receptions (200), yards (3,056), receiving touchdowns (29), touchdowns in a single season (12), and single-season receptions (78).

    At 5’10”, Flowers’ catch radius will limit his ceiling, but he can work outside his frame thanks to his body control, similar to Jahan Dotson from last year’s class but at a higher level. Flowers fights on every play and could be a YAC monster out of the slot, but his route running and play speed are sensational.

    Flowers fights on every play, and while I’m personally staying away from the Antonio Brown comparisons because a little too bold for my taste right now, that should give you a glimpse of what some believe is his upside at the NFL level.

    2.06) Tyjae Spears, RB, Tulane

    With pro days and the NFL Combine yet to take place, the early winner of the pre-draft cycle is Tyjae Spears. Unless you watched Tulane football, Spears might have been a name many didn’t know, but to overlook him would be a massive mistake.

    Spears rushed for a whopping 1,586 yards in 2022 (fifth) with 19 touchdowns on 231 attempts, crossing the 100-yard mark nine times, including his final eight games. He capped off the year with a Cotton Bowl performance that put him on the map, rising for 205 yards and four touchdowns on 17 attempts against a favored USC.

    Similar to Achane, size has been a concern, but Spears tipped the scales in Mobile at 5’10” and 190 pounds, which was higher than expected. His burst is jaw-dropping. Spears continuously makes defenders miss in the open field and brings legitimate home-run speed.

    With a 27.2% missed tackle rate and a 32.4% rate of 10+ yards, Spears is considered a discounted Achane. But it wouldn’t surprise me if he ends up being a more consistent fantasy player depending on landing spots.

    2.07) Rashee Rice, WR, SMU

    If there’s going to be a “steal of the draft,” it might very well be Rashee Rice. I’m throwing that into the universe now so we can revisit this when it happens.

    Rice is the top-ranked senior receiver of the 2023 dynasty rookie class but more so one of the best receivers in the 2023 draft class. He just makes everything look easy. At 6’2″ and 203 pounds, he checks the boxes you want from a featured receiver in an NFL offense.

    His 1,344 yards were third-most in the nation, and he sat second in targets (156) with 96 receptions and 10 touchdowns. Plus, he was top 10 in YPRR at 3.05 (minimum 40 targets). Not only that, but Rice broke the school records of Courtland Sutton and Emmanuel Sanders in the process.

    Rice does need to expand his route tree further, and rather than the rookie standouts, he’ll be better in Years 2 and 3. He’s someone who, when you draft, will rise in value. If I were going to plant my flag on players outside of the elite core of rookies that becomes a star in the NFL, it’d be Rice and Flowers.

    2.08) Josh Downs, WR, North Carolina

    A Biletnikoff Award semifinalist in 2021, Josh Downs’ 1,335 yards and 101 receptions set the stage for a highly-productive year as Drake Maye’s top target. While 2022 was a “down year” thanks to three missed games (left knee), Downs hauled in 81% of his targets (94 of 116) for 1,029 yards and 11 TDs.

    Downs also had six games of 100+ yards, and although he’s slightly smaller at 5’10” and 170 pounds, he clocked in at 4.47 in the 40 and jumped 42″ as a junior … in high school. Downs will pop at the NFL Combine and on the field in 2023.

    2.09) Israel Abanikanda, RB, Pittsburgh

    I fully admit I am higher on Israel Abanikanda, but don’t be surprised if this is the range he will be drafted. It still feels that not a ton of the community knows about him yet, or if they do, few are talking about him, especially on a national landscape.

    Right now, I don’t see Abanikanda lower than RB7. Since this mock draft is trying to take some ADP and draft capital in mind, I’ve slightly lowered him. Yet, even a selection in the second would cause many to scratch their head. But I’ll tell you right now, he’ll be your favorite analyst’s favorite “sleeper” or “undervalued guy that no one knows about.”

    Everything Abanikanda does is just smooth as silk. He glides and has as aesthetically pleasing of a rushing style as you could ask for out of an RB. He’s also extremely talented. Just look at what he did this year.

    Abanikanda was 12th in yards with 1,426 on 241 carries (5.9 YPC) with 20 touchdowns, tying Mohamed Ibrahim for the NCAA lead. Abanikanda averaged 2.46 YAC per attempt with 46 missed tackles and 38 carries of 10+ yards.

    But that doesn’t do it justice, as the film speaks more than I ever could. Not only does Abanikanda have 4.3 speed, but he might be the best in the nation in how quickly he gets to full speed. He just obliterates angles. His tape vs. Virginia Tech (37-322-6) is a master class in speed, vision, contact balance, patience, acceleration, and power.

    Abanikanda’s going to surprise many when they see him test at the NFL Combine and land in the draft, as teams may like him more than the fantasy or draft community would indicate. Abanikanda would be my current pick for the best value at RB, even though I am ranking him vastly higher than his current ADP.

    2.10) Sean Tucker, RB, Syracuse

    The NFL will absolutely love Sean Tucker. He runs behind his pads but is a far more impressive athlete than he’s given credit. At 5’10” and 210 pounds, Tucker is a violent rusher who is surprisingly quick and also light at the same time that the BMI crowd will drool over.

    While he hasn’t grabbed the headlines, at least in 2022, compared to some of the other backs in this group, Tucker has a lot of potential. He posted strong numbers in each of the last two years, totaling over 2,500 rushing yards, and finished with 33 touchdowns across that period.

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    In 2021, Tucker broke Syracuse’s single-season rushing record with 1,515 yards on 247 carries with 12 TDs. While not to the same level of success, Tucker had 1,062 rushing yards (5.2 ypc) and 11 TDs on the ground while also catching 37 passes for 262 yards and two scores. He’s a do-it-all back that will do it all at the next level.

    Tucker’s athleticism could be something that stands out and surprises people in the pre-draft process. However, his lack of consistency and dip in production in 2022 has made him one of the more puzzling prospects.

    I’ve gone back and forth on my thoughts of him and still have yet to finalize my opinion. He may not be a contributor in his first year in the NFL, but his skill set could see him grow into a valuable all-around option. If you draft Tucker this year, you may have to be a little patient with him as a rookie.

    Round 3

    3.01) Rashee Rice, WR, SMU
    3.02) Jalin Hyatt, WR, Tennessee
    3.03) Tank Bigsby, RB, Auburn
    3.04) Zach Evans, RB, Ole Miss
    3.05) Parker Washington, WR, Penn State
    3.06) Xavier Hutchinson, WR, Iowa State
    3.07) Cedric Tillman, WR, Tennessee
    3.08) Hendon Hooker, QB, Tennessee
    3.09) Dalton Kincaid, TE, Utah
    3.10) Jayden Reed, WR, Michigan State

    Round 4

    4.01) Roschon Johnson, Texas
    4.02) Kenny McIntosh, RB, Georgia
    4.03) Nathaniel “Tank” Dell, WR, Houston
    4.04) Evan Hull, RB, Northwestern
    4.05) Marvin Mims, WR, Oklahoma
    4.06) Puka Nacua, WR, BYU
    4.07) Luke Musgrave, TE, Oregon State
    4.08) Darnell Washington, TE, Georgia
    4.09) DeWayne McBride, RB, UAB
    4.10) Eric Gray, RB, Oklahoma

    Round 5

    5.01) Rakim Jarrett, WR, Maryland
    5.02) Keaton Mitchell, RB, Eastern Carolina
    5.03) Jake Haener, QB, Fresno State
    5.04) Jaren Hall, QB, BYU
    5.05) Chase Brown, RB, Illinois
    5.06) Chris Rodriguez Jr., RB, Kentucky
    5.07) Trey Palmer, WR, Nebraska
    5.08) Mohamed Ibrahim, RB, Minnesota
    5.09) Michael Wilson, WR, Stanford
    5.10) Ronnie Bell, WR, Michigan

    Round 6

    6.01) Camerun Peoples, RB, Appalachian State
    6.02) Xazavian Valladay, RB, Arizona State
    6.03) Dontayvion Wicks, WR, Virginia
    6.04) A.T. Perry, WR, Wake Forest
    6.05) Andrei Iosivas, WR, Princeton
    6.06) Deuce Vaughn, RB, Kansas State
    6.07) Cameron Latu, TE, Alabama
    6.08) Travis Dye, RB, USC
    6.09) Charlie Jones, WR, Purdue
    6.10) Tanner McKee, QB, Stanford

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