Hey guys, just thought I'd do something a little out of the ordinary today. Rookies are always a scary prospect in Fantasy Football, as we saw this last year with Ryan Mathews total bust of a season. On the other hand, Dez Bryant was quietly great as a WR2/Flex option for a good portion of the year and even Sam Bradford was a viable option, especially in two QB leagues. As we start looking at the draft, here is a quick look at 3 potential impact players for 2011. Feel free to comment and create your own list!
AJ Green - WR, Georgia
Green is the kind of WR that is so tough to project, he has been a monster in college, but will likely go to a team with a mediocre to bad quarterback, and a mediocre to bad receiving core. This means he will probably see a lot of double coverage, and although I believe at the moment he will be the rookie with the most fantasy hype, tread carefully. I really like AJ Green, but remember the risks that come with drafting a rookie, especially one on a bad team. Could be a high-upside mid-round pick.
Julio Jones - WR, Alabama
Should make an immediate impact on the field because of his great combination of size, speed, and strength. Will immediately improve a WR core and could be a potential late round target in fantasy leagues depending on his destination.
Mark Ingram - RB, Alabama
Ingram is an interesting prospect, a good runner who should produce immediately, especially since he will likely go to a good team. The Patriots are mentioned as a destination for Ingram and he would likely immediately become their lead running back. In a scenario like this, Ingram could be gold if you can snag him outside the first or second round. Inside those two rounds, I would be wary regardless of the team that drafts him after how Ryan Mathews turned out this year.
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