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2010 NFL Rookie Rankings

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1.      Dez Bryant - Cowboys WR
WR1 potential is head and shoulders above the field at this point. Top 5 WR upside outweighs red flags. Steps into a team with a lot of firepower and a QB that is finally coming into his own. A great landing spot for Bryant as he should get plenty of developmental support in Dallas.
 
2.      CJ Spiller - Bills RB
Dynamic, game-breaking talent is not a feature back, but is the best RB talent in this draft. An immediate 20 touches per game is likely. Nice landing spot in Buffalo, especially if they trade Marshawn Lynch.
 
3.      Demaryius Thomas - Broncos WR  
Dynasty upside as high as anyone in this draft and he ended up being the first WR off the board. A freakishly beast of an athlete. Instantly becomes Broncos WR1, but don't forget that he will still face a learning curve despite his huge talent.
 
4.      Ryan Mathews - Chargers RB
Matthews has the potential to be the most complete back in this class and he landed in San Diego, who desperately needed an RB. 250-300 touches in his rookie season give him the best chance to have immediate fantasy value.
 
5.      Sam Bradford - Rams QB
If he proves healthy, has franchise QB potential. Accuracy is impeccable. Will need a season to grow. Can the Rams keep him upright?
 
6.      Golden Tate - Seahawks WR
Tate lands in WR needy Seattle. He is close to NFL ready, but needs work on route running and being more physical. Instant impact is likely. Upside of a very good WR2.
 
7.      Jahvid Best - Lions RB
Undersized and always injured. Lots of playmaking ability. Opportunity to step right in for the Lions and will play exceptionally fast on the Detroit turf. The Lions are turning into an offensive threat, so plenty of room for Best to grow into a versatile threat.
 
8.      Montario Hardesty - Browns RB
The Browns have Jerome Harrison, but Hardesty could immediately enter into a timeshare with him. Reconstructed knees make him a risky selection, but upside makes him worth it. Very good ball security.
 
9.      Arrelious Benn - Bucs WR
Immediately becomes the Bucs WR1. Ideal frame and speed, Benn will need to overcome his mediocre hands and improve his route running to reach his potential.
 
10.      Dexter McCluster - Chiefs RB/WR
Dexter will be listed as a WR for the Chiefs, but as he said himself, he is an offensive weapon. The creative Charlie Weiss will deploy him properly, making him an intriguing Dynasty pick.
 
11.      Brandon LaFell - Panthers WR
LaFell lands in a spot with almost zero competition for passes outside of Steve Smith. With solid blocking ability and possession/redzone skills, the Panthers see their new Muhsin Muhammad.
 
12.      Jimmy Clausen - Panthers QB
Potential QB1 dropped all the way to the Panthers in Round 2, which is the same round you should target him in your Rookie Draft. If you are in a QB heavy league, he's a late first rounder.
 
13.      Ben Tate - Texans RB
One cut runner may have found an ideal home in Houston. Could be a starter, but will be battling Steve Slaton for touches all year, although he already has the upper hand for inside carries.
 
14.      Jermaine Gresham - Bengals TE
Huge target is loaded with upside. Best TE prospect in this class has a chance to be elite. Bengals finally get a TE with pass catching skills.
 
15.      Damian Williams - Titans WR
Could be a very productive rookie, excellent route runner with a strong work ethic make him a Top 5 WR. Long term, could form a dangerous duo with Kenny Britt.
 
16.      Jonathan Dwyer - Steelers RB
An absolute steal for Pittsburgh in the 6th round. Ideal size and running style, but he lacks elite speed. Could be a Mendenhall handcuff in 2010 although his versatility is somewhat limited and may be relegated to goal line carries. Has upside however.
 
17.      Colt McCoy - Browns QB
Cleveland's West Coast Offense is a great situation for McCoy's skill set. His accuracy and intangibles are ideal for what Holmgren is building in Cle. He lacks the huge arm and ideal size, but do not overlook his potential. Sitting for a season or two will serve him well.
 
18.      Anthony Dixon - 49ers RB
Punishing RB has size and power to be a clock-eating weapon. Will start out spelling Gore, but could eventually replace him as the feature back in a few seasons.
 
19.      Eric Decker - Broncos WR
Just about NFL ready, Decker runs very good routes, has excellent size and solid speed. A future PPR asset for the Broncos, he could outproduce first rounder Demaryius Thomas in 2010. Reminds us of Ed McCaffery.
 
20.      Tim Tebow - Broncos QB
The most controversial prospect in recent memory, Tebow was an elite college player with a questionable NFL future. He is worth a roll of the dice, however be prepared to invest a lot of time into his development, just as the Broncos will.
 
21.      Carlton Mitchell - Browns WR
The Browns could have a dangerous WR corp. in a few seasons. Mitchell has the body and upside of a WR1, but needs to hone his hands and route running.
 
22.      Marcus Easley -Bills WR
Sleeper candidate here for the Bills. Size and speed combination is intriguing, however his body of work is small and will face a steep learning curve. Could see the field this year because of lack of options, but because of the QB situation in Buffalo, don't expect much for some time.
 
23.      Mardy Gilyard - Rams WR
He is an elusive playmaker, but his build dropped him to the top of the 4th round. The Rams are not complaining, he could be the best receiver on their roster this year.
 
24.      Joe McKnight - Jets RB
3rd down back with upside could be Robin to Shonn Greene's Batman by 2011. May be limited to kick returns with LT2 on the roster, but his upside is higher than that. PPR leaguers pay attention.
 
25.      Toby Gerhart - Vikings RB
Gerhart becomes the new Adrian Peterson handcuff, which has value in any Dynasty league. He may get a few carries a game to spell ADP, but immediate impact is not expected without an injury. Look for his rank to continuously move up over his career.
 
26.      Mike Williams - Bucs WR
Risky player because of his off the field issues - quitting in particular, but Williams has an exciting size/speed combination. With Williams and Benn, the Bucs did well for themselves. Very much a Beast vs. Bust prospect.
 
27.      Emmanuel Sanders - Steelers WR
Intriguing prospect could see time in 2010 for the Steelers at WR3. Similar build and skillset to Santonio Holmes.
 
28.      Taylor Price - Patriots WR
An excellent route runner with solid size and speed, he lands in receiver-needy New England. Should battle Brandon Tate for playing time right away, but will need a few seasons to fully develop.
 
29.      Jimmy Graham - Saints TE
Could be a real find for the Saints if he can develop. Former basketball player is a raw product, but oozes upside. Built for the redzone.
 
30.      Dezmon Briscoe -Bengals WR
Size, speed and hands are all solid. Not getting much love right now, but he could develop for the Bengals.
 
31.      Andre Roberts - Cardinals WR
Not a redzone asset or a deep threat, but Roberts is a tireless worker that will be an asset right away on special teams. Long term, he could push Early Doucet and Steve Breaston.
 
32.      Jordan Shipley - Bengals WR
Upside may be limited, but he has the makings of an excellent WR2 for the Bengals in time. Great hands and more skills than he is given credit for.
 
33.      Jacoby Ford - Raiders WR
Draft experts should have looked at his 40 time and lack of developed WR skills and penciled him into Oakland. He is a project but with that much speed, there is upside.
 
34.      Aaron Hernandez - Patriots TE
Elite receiver at the position, Hernandez lacks ideal size but will fill the Ben Watson role in N.E working the underneath and over the middle routes.
 
35.      Dorin Dickerson - Texans TE
Arguably the second best TE fell to the 7th Round. Quite the head scratcher, but still worth a roll of the dice in the final rounds of Rookie Drafts.
 
36.      James Starks - Packers RB
If it were not for a shoulder injury that cost him the 2009 season, Starks might be getting more love. If he proves to be healthy, he could be a steal for the Packers. He has 3 down back potential.
 
37.      Rob Gronkowski - Patriots TE
An excellent spot in N.E. More of a vertical threat than Ben Watson, so he is a weapon for Brady to get excited about. His back injury still has us concerned or else he would be ranked way higher. Not the best pass catching TE on the roster however.
 
38.      Deji Karim - Jaguars RB
Built like MJD light, 1,700 yards at 7.1 a pop is interesting. Currently behind two talented backs in MJD and Rashad Jennings, but if he can make the team in 2010, his upside grows.
 
39.      Mike Kafka - Eagles QB
A long way to go, but a high upside player eventually. An excellent offense to learn as a backup.
 
40.      Riley Cooper - Eagles WR
Size, strength and hands to be a true asset in the Eagles passing game. Cooper is an excellent athlete and has redzone potential.
 
41.      LeGarrette Blount - Titans RB
Undrafted. Made headlines for his knockout right, but Blount has real RB upside if he can avoid being cast as a FB.
 
42.      John Skelton - Cardinals QB
A project that may find himself a landing spot in the mid to late rounds. Pay attention to where he falls to.
 
43.      Armanti Edwards - Panthers WR
Edwards is a spectacular athlete that will move off QB in the NFL. He should be drafted for his upside and ability to make plays on the field. Not much opportunity to be a QB in a now crowded QB position in Carolina.
 
44.      Jonathan Crompton - Chargers QB
Crompton never lived up to his potential at Tennessee, but has huge upside. Patience will be required. A nice offense to learn his trade.
 
45.      Blair White - Colts WR
White is a physical player that can make the tough catch over the middle. It was very surprising he wasn't drafted, however a WR landing in Indy can only help his development. An underrated player here worth a Dynasty Rookie Draft pick.
 
46.      Dan LeFevour - Bears QB
Won't push Cutler at all, but being a Martz type of guy, he could find himself in a backup role in a season or two in fantasy friendly offense.
 
47.      Tony Pike - Panthers QB
Fell to the sixth round following a 2nd round pick of much more talented Jimmy Clausen. Not a good endorsement for Pike's long term outlook.
 
48.      Danario Alexander - WR
Undrafted. Inflated college numbers and injury history hurt him on draft day.
 
49.      Joique Bell - RB
Undrafted. A Division II prospect that had a heavy workload in college. Solid potential.
 
50.      Andre Dixon - RB
Undrafted. UCONN workhorse back has solid upside. Character issues may affect his stock slightly.
 

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