No. 5 – Cincinnati Bengals – Ja’Marr Chase (WR)
Many thought the Bengals would be wise to select Oregon OL Penei Sewell, especially after franchise QB Joe Burrow tore his ACL last fall. However, Cincinnati instead opts to reunite Burrow with his former LSU teammate. Chase was Burrow’s No. 1 WR when the duo won a National Championship together, and that offense also included Justin Jefferson. That’s how impressive Chase is as a NFL prospect. A physical alpha, the 20-year-old wideout often uses his brute strength to will himself into end zones, but he’s still considered “slippery” after the catch. That’s why Cincinnati is willing to take him this high. Fantasy players should be prepared for him to make an impact in 2021 redraft leagues. In 1QB dynasty rookie drafts, Chase is more than in play to be the 1.01 selection.
.@JoeyB gets his wish!!! pic.twitter.com/uCIEclroZN
— FantasyPros (@FantasyPros) April 30, 2021
The #Bengals select at No. 5 overall #LSU WR Ja’Marr Chase. Easy selection for Cincy, who got to fall in love with Joe Burrow all over again while watching Chase film from last year. Two Tigahs back together.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) April 30, 2021
Joe Mixon is HYPED right now https://t.co/VkyzHthPmR
— FantasyPros (@FantasyPros) April 30, 2021
No. 6 – Miami Dolphins (from Philadelphia Eagles) – Jaylen Waddle (WR)
The Miami Dolphins were determined to bring in an offensive playmaker and did just that by selecting Jaylen Waddle. Arguably the most complete wide receiver outside of Ja’Marr Chase, Waddle can contribute at every level of the field. Explosive with instant acceleration out of his breaks, Waddle has been on NFL Draft radar since his freshman season. Waddle will have to earn target share on a team with Will Fuller, Devante Parker, Preston Williams, and Mike Gesicki but should lead the team in slot snaps and push for the team lead in targets in the second half of the season.
Jaylen Waddle is the closest thing to Tyreek Hill we’ve seen since Hill came out of college pic.twitter.com/NGwTP6eU0p
— PFF Draft (@PFF_College) April 29, 2021
Waddle runs it back with Tua ?
The Dolphins select Bama star Jaylen Waddle with the No. 6 pick in the #NFLDraft @brgridiron pic.twitter.com/OigTCPgPBG
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) April 30, 2021
