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Top 10 Fantasy Football Rookies

I got an email today to renew my Yahoo fantasy football league and that got me thinking. I know we are still having labor problems but the recent optimism has me thinking fantasy football. Fantasy football has taken the world by storm and is a major part of football experience. Below I have a list of rookies that have an opportunity to make an impact and help your fantasy football team. Keep in mind that specific positions are valued higher than others. Also the quarterbacks might carry more value in keeper leagues.

Rank Player Position Team
1 A.J. Green Wide Receiver Cincinnati Bengals
2 Julio Jones Wide Receiver
Atlanta Falcons
3 Mark Ingram Running Back New Orleans Saints
4 Mikel Leshoure Running Back Detroit Lions
5 Ryan Williams Running Back Arizona Cardinals
6 Titus Young Wide Receiver
Detroit Lions
7 Jake Locker Quarterback Tennessee Titans
8 Christian Ponder Quarterback Minnesota Vikings
9 Cam Newton Quarterback Carolina Panthers
10 Johnny Baldwin Wide Receiver
Kansas City Chiefs
Mocking the Draft
SB Nation NFL mock draft: Eagles stick with what works; invest in the trenchesSB Nation NFL mock draft: Eagles stick with what works; invest in the trenches
Mocking the Draft

This player should be a plug-and-play replacement for Mekhi Becton right off the bat.

By Michael Peterson
Mocking the Draft
SB Nation NFL mock draft: Chiefs get an absolute steal of a WR at No. 31SB Nation NFL mock draft: Chiefs get an absolute steal of a WR at No. 31
Mocking the Draft

This guy’s got talent, plus playing with Patrick Mahomes automatically elevates his potential.

By Michael Peterson
Mocking the Draft
SB Nation NFL mock draft: Bills fill biggest need with a top CB at No. 30SB Nation NFL mock draft: Bills fill biggest need with a top CB at No. 30
Mocking the Draft

He’s a bit of a liability in the run game, but his potential in the pass game was enough for Buffalo Rumblings.

By Michael Peterson
Mocking the Draft
SB Nation NFL mock draft: Commanders give Jayden Daniels a fluid playmaker at WR with No. 29 pickSB Nation NFL mock draft: Commanders give Jayden Daniels a fluid playmaker at WR with No. 29 pick
Mocking the Draft

This pick could help the Commanders build on last year’s excellent season.

By Michael Peterson
Mocking the Draft
SB Nation NFL mock draft: Lions bring in a pass-rushing partner in crime for Aidan HutchinsonSB Nation NFL mock draft: Lions bring in a pass-rushing partner in crime for Aidan Hutchinson
Mocking the Draft

It’s a high-potential pick for a Detroit defense that needs a solid pass rusher.

By Michael Peterson
Mocking the Draft
SB Nation NFL mock draft: Rams keep building defensive identity at No. 26SB Nation NFL mock draft: Rams keep building defensive identity at No. 26
Mocking the Draft

This rookie would be a great complement to Jared Verse and Byron Young.

By Michael Peterson