Second Round SuperFlex 2020 Dynasty Rookie Rankings
11) Jalen Reagor (WR3 – Philadelphia Eagles)
Ranking on Pauline’s big board: WR7, No. 36 overall
RAS: 6.06
In desperate need of another speed element in their offense, the Philadelphia Eagles and wide receiver Jalen Reagor were a perfect marriage in the 2020 NFL Draft. Even with Eagles head coach Doug Pederson hinting at Reagor beginning his career as DeSean Jackson’s understudy at the flanker (or “z”) wide receiver position, it’ll be hard to keep the 2020 first-round pick off the field.
12) Justin Jefferson (WR4 – Minnesota Vikings)
Ranking on Pauline’s big board: WR4, No. 21 overall
RAS: 9.69
With both inside and outside versatility, former LSU wide receiver Justin Jefferson was a terrific replacement for former Vikings standout Stefon Diggs. Jefferson produced his best collegiate season playing almost exclusively out of the slot, but his outside experience will be useful in Minnesota’s 2+ TE sets.
13) Brandon Aiyuk (WR5 – San Francisco 49ers)
Ranking on Pauline’s big board: WR10, No. 46 overall
RAS: 8.47
A YAC extraordinaire, Brandon Aiyuk profiles very similar to 2019 49ers draft pick Deebo Samuel. I guess you can say head coach Kyle Shanahan has a type, and that type is wide receivers that excel with the ball in their hands. Shanahan’s ability to scheme players open lowers the bust-appeal on these raw wide receiver prospects.
With Samuel now uncertain to be available in Week One, I hope you capitalized on Aiyuk’s early-draft ADP. I’ve always had Aiyuk at WR5 and No. 10 overall in 1QB leagues, but now others will start to adjust their rankings due to Samuel’s injury.
14) Tee Higgins (WR6 – Cincinnati Bengals)
Ranking on Pauline’s big board: WR8, No. 39 overall
RAS: 4.18
With A.J. Green playing on the franchise tag in 2019 and unlikely to receive a long-term contract extension, the Bengals drafted Tee Higgins as the heir-apparent to the three-time All-Pro. Higgins will likely begin his career across from Green on the outside, but he profiles as a Green replacement in 2021 and beyond.
15) Michael Pittman Jr. (WR7 – Indianapolis Colts)
Ranking on Pauline’s big board: WR9, No. 42 overall
RAS: 8.29
One of the most intriguing second-round picks in dynasty rookie drafts, wide receiver Michael Pittman is steadily rising up draft boards. Pittman has true number one wide receiver potential, but the Colts murky long-term quarterback situation causes some to pause.
16) Henry Ruggs (WR8 – Las Vegas Raiders)
Ranking on Pauline’s big board: WR3, No. 20 overall
RAS: 9.55
The first wide receiver drafted rarely slips to the mid-second round of rookie rankings, but Henry Ruggs is a unique case-study. Ruggs’ speed will undoubtedly open things up for Darren Waller and Hunter Renfrow underneath, but will he be able to produce enough fantasy gold for drafters? That’s going to be tough with checkdown-king Derek Carr under center.
17) Ke’Shawn Vaughn (RB6 – Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
Ranking on Pauline’s big board: RB9, No. 131 overall
RAS: 5.23
A solid all-around running back, Tampa Bay’s Ke’Shawn Vaughn’s early draft ADP is being propped up by a terrific landing spot. Landing in a loaded Buccaneers’ offense with a clear need at running back has Vaughn on the first-round bubble.
While I sometimes understand the need to reach for running back prospects, I’d have a hard time taking him over the majority of wide receivers available in second rounds of rookie drafts. Vaughn is a reliable pass-catcher and productive rusher. Still, he’s an older prospect that isn’t great at anything, meaning he’s unlikely to get anywhere close to workhorse duties over the entirety of his career.
18) Denzel Mims (WR9 – New York Jets)
Ranking on Pauline’s big board: WR5, No. 26 overall
RAS: 9.76
After blowing up the 2020 NFL Combine, it was a bit of a shock to see Denzel Mims drop to the New York Jets down at No. 59 overall. That’s probably a testament to the depth of this year’s class plus the overall rawness to Mims’ game. Even with Mims needing time to refine his game, he’ll have plenty of early opportunities in a Jets offense desperate for a number one wide receiver.
19) Jordan Love (QB4 – Green Bay Packers)
Ranking on Pauline’s big board: QB4, No. 18 overall
RAS: 8.45
In SuperFlex formats, the second-tier of rookie quarterbacks is pushed up due to the scarcity of the position. Even with Jordan Love beginning his career behind Aaron Rodgers, it’s only a matter of time before he’s given the reigns to the offense. Rodgers is 36-years-old, and the Packers didn’t invest a first-round pick for Love to sit more than two seasons.
20) Jalen Hurts (QB5 – Philadelphia Eagles)
Ranking on Pauline’s big board: QB6, No. 91 overall
RAS: 9.55
After lighting up the CFB world at both Alabama and Oklahoma, Jalen Hurts lands with one of the best offenses in the National Football League. Unfortunately, starting Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz is only 27-years-old and locked into his contract until 2022 at a minimum. But as much as Eagles fans like to debate it, Wentz is injury-prone or at least very unlucky with injuries. Hurts is one hit away from leading one of the best offenses in football, and his rushing upside makes him an intriguing dynasty stash.