As we inch toward the new season, the ever-changing NFL landscape has player fantasy values constantly on the move. Whether you’re used to the dynasty platform or are still learning the rules, let’s dive into the latest dynasty fantasy football value of Hunter Renfrow.
Hunter Renfrow’s Dynasty Outlook and Value
It shouldn’t be difficult to find someone who said Renfrow was one of the most obvious dynasty sells following the 2021 season.
The diminutive slot receiver came out of nowhere to average 15.2 ppg in 2021, catching 103 passes for 1,038 yards and nine touchdowns. Renfrow legitimately played well, but the 21.7% target share was clearly a product of the Raiders having no viable pass catchers around him.
Renfrow’s dynasty stock increased, but not by nearly as much as you would expect from a third-year breakout.
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Those reluctant to buy in were rewarded in 2022. The arrival of Davante Adams relegated Renfrow to being the same guy he was his first two NFL seasons, where he averaged 10.3 and 8.2 ppg, respectively. Renfrow’s target share dipped to 15.3%, while his targets-per-routes-run rate dropped from 25.7% to 17.8%. The way he was used didn’t change — it was just the volume.
Ultimately, this is who Renfrow is. He’s a possession slot receiver who occasionally posts solid games based on matchup/volume and if he can find the end zone.
Hunter Renfrow’s Fantasy Ranking
While never truly elite, Derek Carr has always been good enough to support multiple fantasy-relevant pass catchers. Jimmy Garoppolo is capable of doing the same, but I don’t envision Renfrow’s role changing for the better.
Outside of 2021, Renfrow has never finished higher than a WR5. Now, in addition to competing with Adams, the Raiders signed Jakobi Meyers, who is a sneaky-good slot receiver. Of course, trading away Darren Waller helps, but I’m not sure this offense can sustain more than three fantasy-relevant players. That leaves Renfrow as the odd man out. In shallower leagues, he’s not even a must-roster player.
We currently have Renfrow at WR67 (No. 165 overall) in our dynasty Superflex rankings. You’re probably not getting anything of value if you try and trade him. So, either hold or cut him. But definitely don’t target him in dynasty startup drafts.