Chiefs Draft Rashee Rice: Impact & Takeaways (2023 Fantasy Football)

After months of buildup, NFL Draft weekend always goes by in a blink of an eye. The 2023 prospects finally have professional homes.

While it’s easy to evaluate the draft in a vacuum, it’s important to remember that with every pick comes a chain reaction on their respective team. In this series, we’ll take a look at those domino effects and discuss the players who are most affected by their team’s incoming rookie wide receivers.

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NFL Draft Domino Effects: Chiefs Draft Rashee Rice

Let’s take a look at the dynasty rookie outlook and fantasy football impact of the move.

Rashee Rice to Kansas City

The Domino Effect: Rice’s arrival in Kansas City will make it much harder for guys like Justin Watson, Cornell Powell and Justyn Ross to make the roster this summer. But it’s hard to fathom whether he’ll crack the starting lineup. Kansas City’s receiving depth chart is filled with question marks, most notably whether last year’s rookie addition Skyy Moore can take a big leap in his second season. And while Rice has the makings of being a complete wideout, he’s arguably the most inconsistent receiver prospect in the class, and the Chiefs aren’t in the business of being patient as they look to maximize their championship window. Expect Rice to factor in on four and five-wide sets, but it might be tough to take out the incumbents for a starting job.