The 2024 NFL Draft has come and gone, and now it’s time for fantasy football managers to turn their attention to dynasty rookie drafts. With an array of talented prospects entering the league, it’s crucial to identify the best dynasty rookie draft values to target. We asked our FeaturedPros to help you navigate the 2024 rookie class and find those undervalued players who can bolster your dynasty roster for years to come. To ensure you’re well-prepared for your upcoming draft, be sure to check out our comprehensive Dynasty Draft Kit for in-depth player profiles, rankings, and more.
Here are the consensus dynasty rookie draft values our Pros are targeting as values in rookie drafts this offseason. Check out all of our expert dynasty rookie draft values. And below we share a few notable dynasty rookie draft values.
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Dynasty Rookie Draft Values
Let’s dive into a few Dynasty Rookie Draft Values.
Jermaine Burton (WR – CIN)
“Jermaine Burton, who is currently ranked as the WR14 in FantasyPros rankings, is someone who I am buying stock in. If Tee Higgins gets traded, Burton likely slots in as the Bengals’ new WR2. Even if he doesn’t get traded, Burton could still see 75+ targets this season. Burton’s 3.12 YPRR was better than Roman Wilson, Rome Odunze, Brian Thomas Jr., and Ja’Lynn Polk during the 2023 season. ”
– Nick Penticoff (Fantasy Football Astronauts)
“Off-the-field and locker-room concerns caused Jermaine Burton to fall into the Bengal’s laps in the third round of the NFL Draft, but he won’t fall that far in any rookie draft I’m in. Burton’s another easy case where the box score numbers don’t match the film nor the deeper analytics. During his final season at Alabama, he was in the 100th percentile in receiving grade while also finishing in the 90th percentile in receiving grade against single coverage and in the 77th percentile in separation percentage (per PFF). Don’t rule out Tee Higgins getting moved before Week 1, but even if he stays on the roster for the 2024 season, he will likely be gone after this year. Burton is already locked into three wide receiver sets and will contend to be the WR3 in the target tree. If Higgins (or when) moves on, Burton’s standing will only improve. Burton is a strong second-round pick in rookie drafts and will be one of my highest-rostered players across my dynasty portfolio. ”
– Derek Brown (FantasyPros)
Brenden Rice (WR – LAC)
“Brenden Rice landed in a prime opportunity to make an impact on day one, even as a 7th-round draft pick. The community will be high on Ladd McConkey, as they should be. But Rice in round 7 was a steal. He is a solid field stretcher with great athleticism. Last season, he had an ADOT of 15.1 yards, plus 234 yards after the catch. This is something the Chargers were hoping Quentin Johnston would become last season, but it didn’t play out as such. Rice has football in his DNA with his dad being a Hall of Famer. When he received the call, he told coach Harbaugh that he is hungry and ready to go to work. I expect big things from Rice, and the best part is you can get him late in dynasty drafts due to his NFL Draft capital.”
– Miguel ‘SC’ Romero (Fantasy Football Universe)
Luke McCaffrey (WR – WAS)
“Luke McCaffrey is going to be one of my favorite third- or fourth-round dart throws in rookie drafts. As the brother of 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey and the son of former Broncos WR Ed McCaffrey, Luke McCaffrey certainly has good bloodlines. He’s also a terrific athlete who clocked a 4.46 at the combine and has a Relative Athletic Score of 9.44. McCaffrey started his college career as a quarterback but switched to wide receiver before the 2022 season and immediately made an impact for Rice. He had 58-723-6 receiving in 2022 and 71-992-13 in 2023. McCaffrey has good hands, he’s thrived in contested catch situations, and he’s dangerous after the catch. The Commanders validated predraft McCaffrey buzz by taking him with the final pick of Round 3. He’s got appealing fantasy potential as a slot receiver for new Washington QB Jayden Daniels.”
– Pat Fitzmaurice (FantasyPros)
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