Top 10 Fantasy Football Rookies

by Jon Dove on Jun 16, 2011 3:05 PM EDT

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

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Daniel Thomas?

Also, the top rookies being WRs is unusual, even in this RBBC era. I’m not sure I’d gamble on AJ Green’s situation, talent aside.

But that’s what the preseason is for!

by Thomas Beekers on Jun 16, 2011 3:09 PM EDT reply actions

I like Green, Jones, and Baldwin. All the others I hate and wouldn’t draft any of the running backs until pretty late. To be fair though, I probably wouldn’t pick any of these guys before like the 5th round. I actually really like Baldwin’s potential simply because somebody other than Dwayne Bowe needs to catch passes in that offense.

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by TransplantedFan on Jun 16, 2011 3:32 PM EDT reply actions

Can't argue with this

I’m excited for LeShoure. I think he’ll get the majority of the carries and if his 2010 season is any indication it should be a beast one. I think he could be OROTY

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by DBroncs1414 on Jun 16, 2011 3:56 PM EDT reply actions

Not playin Auburn homer here

But if one were to chance taking a rookie QB, I’d have to say Newton would be the safest bet. He has Steve Smith and two talented backs, plus the fact that his rushing numbers will probably be some of the best among quarterbacks should he start all year.

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by Bestjagfan on Jun 16, 2011 7:38 PM EDT reply actions

With Cincy's situation, I wouldn't touch Green

Julio would get a mild look, but from the kids drafted I focus more on RB’s more than anything

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by ICEICETHATGUY13 on Jun 16, 2011 11:16 PM EDT reply actions

My thoughts as well.

I would have Jones over Green considering the quarterback situations of both teams.

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by Black&GoldTrain on Jun 17, 2011 1:30 AM EDT up reply actions

Agreed. I think Julio will have a much more consistent season than Green. I can see Green having a couple big games based on his athletic ability, but don’t see him being very consistent based on the situation.

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by AV23 on Jun 17, 2011 1:52 AM EDT up reply actions

If the draft comes before the lockout ends

I’d gamble on Locker as I think he’s likely to start, has solid skill guys to take the load off, and is a threat with his legs. Out of the WR group, I think Jones (and for the same reasons to a lesser extent Young) can have a good year due to a solid QB and legit #1 WR. From the RB group, LeShoure should sniff 300 carries this year and I see 9-10 TD’s from him and Ingram.

by B Money on Jun 16, 2011 11:58 PM EDT reply actions

Redraft vs. Dynasty

I wouldn’t touch QBs or WRs in redraft leagues. The learning curve is far too steep. Julio Jones is the only one who might be an exception because he is likely to start and has a franchise QB in place. RBs are plug and play. Ingram and Thomas lead the way there, but are no better than third rounders there. The rest barely warrant a roster spot to start the season. LeShoure possibly as well since he might win the goal line carries and Best is likely to get hurt again.

Dynasty leagues are a totally different story. WRs are inherently more valuable here because of their long shelf life. AJ Green in spite of his QB situation is still #1 on my board by sheer talent alone. Megatron hasn’t had much to work with in Detroit, but still puts up top fantasy numbers. See also Larry Fitzgerald. Julio Jones is #2 for dynasty leagues followed by Mark Ingram. Those three are far ahead of anyone else in my book. Ryan Williams, Daniel Thomas, Greg Little, Leshoure, Torrey Smith, Baldwin and Hankerson are all in the mix for the rest of the first round. If you need a QB this year… good Luck. ; )

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by invisibulman on Jun 17, 2011 4:39 PM EDT reply actions