After months of speculation surrounding the NFL Draft, we can now start months of speculation about how the 2024 fantasy football season will play out. As always in the shadow of the draft there are reasons to be hopeful for some rookies and less so for others. This list will highlight the best landing spots for rookies in fantasy football.
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NFL Draft Best Landing Spots
RB Jonathon Brooks to the Carolina Panthers
It wasn’t the biggest position of need for the Panthers, but adding a strong running back will help Bryce Young as defenses are forced to account for the run more often. Jonathon Brooks is recovering from an ACL injury suffered in November, but the good news is it was a clean ACL tear with no further complications. Younger players typically recover better and quicker from this injury. Chuba Hubbard was a serviceable back in 2023, but Brooks’ upside is far greater with true home-run ability when he makes decisive cuts.
WR Jermaine Burton to the Cincinnati Bengals
The Bengals took a step closer to life after Tee Higgins by drafting Jermaine Burton with pick 80. Burton can play both outside and in the slot. Despite never hitting 800 yards at Alabama he improved each year and is in an ideal landing spot with Joe Burrow. The Bengals have consistently played heavy amounts of 3-WR sets over the Joe Burrow era. With Tyler Boyd no longer in Cincinnati, there is a hole ready for Burton to fill. It might not be the most fruitful spot for year one, but Burton is worth drafting in dynasty. In best ball, he should be added as a later-round stacking partner for Burrow as the Bengals bounce back with one of the easiest strengths of schedules in the league.
WR Roman Wilson to the Pittsburgh Steelers
The Steelers were crying out for wide receiver help. For a team that consistently hits on wide receiver draft picks, landing Roman Wilson felt like a home run. The former Michigan receiver is an excellent route-runner, has safe hands and is a willing blocker, something Arthur Smith will no doubt approve of. Wilson can excel in the play-action game, another area the Steelers will likely utilize him in often, further emphasizing how much this is a good match. The Steelers might not be the highest-volume passing offense under Arthur Smith’s tutelage but Wilson can excel in PPR formats and as a deeper Flex option.
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