The only question is how Andersen will weather going from the Big Sky Conference to the NFL. pic.twitter.com/VCjf7ppiaI, John Owning (@JohnOwning) April 30, 2022. Add in Seattle's desperation to get some pressure off the edge, and you have a real chance at an early IDP impact. This is what put Sorensen on the field combined with injuries to starters and other personnel needs allowed him to average around 715 defensive snaps over that span. Leo Chenal, LB, Chiefs66. Lloyd should be a three-down starter out of the gate and is the safest IDP bet among this year's rookie linebackers. There isnt a better bet to make for long-term IDP value in terms of box score impact at a premium position that relies on talent more than anything to get the job done. Deion Jones,Mykal Walker and Rashaan Evans are ahead of Andersen (for now) on Atlanta's linebacker depth chart, but they also shouldnt be considered elite competition to beat out, eventually. Below you will find our rookie rankings to help you draft IDP options in your dynasty leagues for 2022. Below you will find our rookie rankings to help you draft IDP options in your dynasty leagues for 2022. Now that the draft has come and gone, fantasy draft season will soon start ramping up and the first order of business in dynasty leagues is the rookie draft. Find full offensive rankings here, and more IDPs here. So be it. That said, Muma is still a nice draft-and-stash candidate as he and Devin Lloyd are certainly two of the future centerpieces of the Jaguar defense. 2022 Projections; Weekly Projections . George Pickens, WR, Steelers13. Beginning in 2022, the NFL depth charts here at NBC Sports Edge will follow a similar format. Boltons low 56% snap share led all Chiefs linebackers in 2021, and fantasy managers should expect more of the same from Spagnuolos linebacker rotation with Chenal in the mix. Not only is he capable of being an every-down defensive tackle, but he has proven to be a well-rounded talent. Travon Walker, DL | Jaguars The first linebacker taken in the draft was a surprise. Ultimately, thats where he was drafted and in my estimation, he should be a Day 1 starter next to, on a roster that used dime personnel at a top-five rate last season (24%), utilizing just one true off-ball linebacker on those snaps. Andersen and Dean could easily start for the Falcons and Eagles this year. Bryan Cook, DB | Chiefs While the majority of the focus for fantasy football is on the offense, dynasty individual defensive player (IDP) managers have to weigh the pros and cons of the rookies on the defensive side of the ball. May 5, 2022, 11:53 am ET . ???? Kyren Williams, RB, Rams62. hese rankings are formed around true position designations, which enables Thibodeaux to remain a high-value, every-down talent to lock up in IDP dynasty leagues. Kenneth Walker, RB, Seahawks11. While the Packers actually increased their two-linebacker looks by about 250 snaps from 2020, which is certainly more promising for Walker, its still not enough to warrant taking high in rookie drafts. transitioned to an interior defensive line role in the back half of last season, so Jacksons path to relevance isnt that far off in San Francisco. I like him long-term better than I like Cine, but I think Cine makes a more immediate impact. PFF's Fantasy Football Expected Points tool is primarily used for identifying potential over and undervalued players. Towards the latter part of the 2021 season, we advised our regular IDP readers that the 2022 NFL Draft class would be a bit of an outlier. Expect the Jets to allow Lawson (if healthy) and Franklin-Myers to start and play on early downs while Johnson gets more work on obvious passing downs. 5. Ranking Ojabo at 15 is banking on talent over opportunity. Cade Otton, TE, Buccaneers83. Copyright 2019-2023. Walker didnt have the college production that you would hope for when spending a first overall pick on a pass-rusher, as he posted just five sacks and an 8.9% pressure rate from 381 pass-rush snaps in 2021. Hes quick, powerful, and still improving. Oluokun will make life a little easier for Lloyd by giving the rookie a veteran presence to rely on. Pitre was almost exclusively a slot corner during his final two seasons at Baylor, and he was really effective from that position. , but considering Reeds age (29), contract (one year) and lack of pass-rush upside (he's never had a year above a 67.2 pass-rushing grade), it stands to reason that Wyatt should see the field a decent amount as a rookie. The Cowboys used a second-round pick on Williams, who has looked dominant as a pass rusher, at times. Lewis Cine, S, Vikings55. Garrett Wilson, WR, Jets4. After earning the lowest pass-rush grade (52.3) as a team in 2021, the Falcons are going to welcome Ebiketie with open arms and likely make him their highest-volume edge defender this coming season. Preparing for your 2022 dynasty fantasy football IDP drafts is an important aspect of IDP fantasy football. Kyle Philips, WR, Titans75. In IDP leagues, Davis is going to be in contention for the first defensive tackle off the board in rookie drafts that require defensive tackles in lineups. 7. It seemed like he spent the entire 2021 college season as the consensus first overall pick. As the best pick from the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft, Hamilton is arguably a top-five talent in this draft class. Hell be an IDP star for years to come. The Baltimore Ravens drafted him in the middle of the first round, which means hes going to step into a starting role for a top-tier defense right away. Matt Corral, QB, Panthers51. George Karlaftis, EDGE, Chiefs17. Dont let the second-round draft capital fool you, Pitre should play slot corner for the Texans instead of safety, which is what hell be listed as on a lot of fantasy platforms. As an IDP who should rise in fantasy rookie drafts, Karlaftis' opportunity for playing time is potentially greater than any other edge drafted in the first round. Before the draft, some considered Christian Harris to be the best linebacker available. Paschal and Enagbare are upside swings at this point. Find out who the contract uncertainty might help and who you should avoid in dynasty trades. Drake Jackson, DL | 49ers, Dynasty Rookie Sleepers 2023: Fantasy Targets Include Israel Abanikanda, Puka Nacua, and Nathaniel Dell, 2023 Dynasty Rookie RB Rankings: Bijan Robinson, Jahmyr Gibbs, Devon Achane, and Others, 2023 Dynasty Rookie WR Rankings: Quentin Johnston, Jordan Addison, Rashee Rice, and More, Dynasty Fantasy Football Startup Draft Strategies, What is Dynasty Fantasy Football? 2020 Redraft Kicker Rankings. Jaquan Brisker, S, CHI: A hard-hitting 6'1", 199-pounder the Bears selected in the second round, Brisker has a varied skill set but does his best work in the box. It is important to form your own opinions by watching film and studying each player, rather than . These rankings assume a balanced system where big plays earn 3 points (sacks and interceptions), tackles are worth 1.5 points, and touchdowns are worth 6 points. Also, many IDP providers are now eschewing the old position classifications (defensive linemen, linebackers and defensive backs) and grouping 4-3 defensive ends and 3-4 "rush" linebackers together as edge-rushers. Thibodeaux will pair with last years second-round edge, Azeez Ojulari, to create a formidable pass-rush duo in New York. But he has an explosive first step and landed on a Chiefs team that needs pass-rush help as much as any team in the NFL. Ebiketie has an easier path to consistent playing time than Mafe, but Mafe has the bigger ceiling if he is a Day 1 starter and does not fall into a frustrating rotation. Articles. Daxton Hill, S, Bengals56. Hes going to be a high-end dynasty IDP starter for a while. Chris Olave, WR, Saints7. He had a .942 OPS from June 1 through the end of the season last year and has a 50-hit tool and 55-power tool. George Karlaftis, EDGE, KCC: A 6'4", 266-pounder and three-year starter at Purdue, Karlaftis didn't post huge numbers last season. Let's take a look at how my rankings break down for my top 10 IDP rookies. He was utilized as a blitzer on nearly 150 snaps over the past two seasons, posting 37 pressures and seven sacks. If your league is an "old-school" format that lumps in the likes of Walker and Kayvon Thibodeaux with the linebackers, then sadly the IDP value of those youngsters takes a sizable hit. The Chiefs have run the second-highest dime personnel rate (31.5%) since Spagnuolo took over as the defensive coordinator in 2019, which accounts for about 300 snaps per season. , giving the Ravens two athletic freaks on the edge who can pin their ears back and rack up sacks for IDP managers. Ahmad Gardner, CB, NYJ: "Sauce" wasn't the first cornerback drafted in 2022that honor went to LSU's Derek Stingley Jr. To see the rookies mixed into our regular rankings, click the Dynasty Rankings tab. That should mean we see one of or an alternation of Smith and Cine come down to play in the box and soak up tackles. Fantasy football IDP draft rankings for the 2022 NFL season and individual defensive players - linebackers (LB), defensive linemen (DL), defensive backs (DB). Andersen is a project linebacker who has a short path to on-field IDP relevance, so scooping him up in the mid-to-late rounds would be wise. Following the 2022 NFL Draft, what are our IDP rookie rankings as dynasty season rolls on through the summer? Christian Watson, WR, Packers23. There is an opening for the Giants' second linebacker spot though, and McFadden could be in line to take it over former seventh-round pick. 1 fantasy rookie this year. Take advantage of . Jelani Woods, TE, Colts63. Thibodeauxs 90.9 pass-rush grade and 87.4 overall grade for his college career makes for an impressive resume to bet on in IDP leagues. Dynasty SuperFlex Rankings (2022) February 28, 2023. Chigoziem Okonkwo, TE, Titans85. 10. Welcome to the 2022 dynasty fantasy football season! 1. This is an intriguing group for a number of reasons. 21. 1 overall spot in the draft. Since these rankings were done to show how IDP players compare to other . 90.6 Pass Rush Grade (1st)???? Customers can subscribe to NBC Sports EDGE+ monthly for $9.99. Even though Chenal was the best run defending linebacker in college football, earning a 94.1 run defense grade in 2021 at Wisconsin, the Chiefs just aren't a great destination for linebackers in IDP. . Dont forget to download the Rotoworld app to receive real-time player news, mobile alerts and track your favorite players. First, these rankings are for a fairly standard IDP setupone that doesn't specifically require the likes of defensive tackles or cornerbacks and has scoring that is slanted toward tackles. Breece Hall, RB, Jets2. Jalen Tolbert, WR, Cowboys29. Brisker is the kind of player that can manage and understand various coverages, line up against TEs and make big plays. David Ojabo, DL | Ravens. Seattle typically deployed its top edge defender on around 70% of the team's defensive snaps per week, which isnt bad but not ideal. Sanders is the only edge defender in this class who posted three straight seasons with an 80-plus pass-rush grade and if he can put on some bulk, he is in an excellent position to contribute to a thin group of edge rushers in Arizona. Campbell was a revelation for IDP managers last season, and Walker has the skill set to potentially matches Campbell. Keaontay Ingram, RB, Cardinals77. He needs some time to develop physically, but hes an ascending physical talent that should help anchor the Chicago defensive backfield for years to come. Aidan Hutchinson, EDGE, DET: The Lions almost pulled a hamstring racing to draft Hutchinson after the Jaguars passed on him with the first overall pick. Travon Walker, EDGE, JAX: A monstrous outing at the NFL Scouting Combine that included a 4.51-second 40-yard dash at 271 pounds vaulted Walker into the No. Now that the NFL Draft is over, it is time for our Rookie Drafts! Hes also going to a defense that is in flux, so Lloyd could be in for a very big year. Velus Jones, WR, Bears52. NOTE: These rankings are based on true position IDP leagues, meaning edge rushers will be categorized as such, not as linebackers, even if they're playing in a 3-4 defense. But that was before Ojabo tore his Achilles tendon at Michigan's pro day. He's a more athletic version of fellow Wyoming standout Logan Wilson. Hes going to be a high-end dynasty IDP starter for a while. Oh boy. Even with defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolos hesitancy to play rookies, the depth chart leaves him with no choice but to play Karlaftis. Jameson Williams, WR, Lions6. Trey McBride, TE, Cardinals31. That injury puts much of Ojabo's 2022 season in doubt, but assuming he returns to form once healthy, he's a first-round talent with excellent athleticism. After losing Randy Gregory in free agency, the Cowboys need someone to step up opposite DeMarcus Lawrence. DEVONTE WYATT, DEFENSIVE INTERIOR, GEORGIA, Overall grade: 89.8 (2nd)Pass-rush grade: 84.0 (T-12th)Total pressures: 26 (T-39th)Sacks: 4 (T-52nd)Pass-rush win-rate: 13.1% (T-50th)Run defense grade: 81.9 (T-11th) pic.twitter.com/lHxX56CSqo, Jon Macri (@PFF_Macri) February 24, 2022. Drake London, WR, Falcons. 2022 IDP Rankings 2022 Fantasy Football Rankings powered by FantasyPros Full Dynasty Rankings. Ravens defensive coordinator Mike MacDonald reunites with one of his top pass-rushers at Michigan in Ojabo, who tore his Achilles tendon earlier this offseason, which will likely put him out of commission for his rookie year. and thats about it. 9. He posted 148 tackles in 2021 at Wyoming while missing just 8.1% of his attempts, but because he's likely the odd man out in a typical two-linebacker system, it may be a while before Muma can put up IDP relevant production. He may not play this year, but hell eventually be a cornerstone in one of the most fantasy-friendly defenses in the league. Walker went to the Green Bay Packers, landing in a defense that just signed All-Pro linebacker DeVondre Campbell to a long-term deal. The 6'0", 212-pounder has the talent to be a quality starter in the pros, but he needs to work on his coverage skills and will probably be slated for a reserve role in the early-going.
