Everyone in the fantasy football world is knee-deep in dynasty rookie drafts. Yet, it’s never too early to prepare for redraft season.
Sometimes, fantasy football rookies end up being league winners. Other times, they end up being a waste of a draft pick. Unfortunately, trying to project fantasy football rookies is easier said than done. However, let’s look at who I think will be the top-scoring fantasy football rookies for every position in half-PPR scoring.
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Fantasy Football Rookies: Predicting Highest Scoring
Here are the fantasy football rookies I expect to be the highest scoring at each position in 2024.
Running Back
- 1st – Jonathon Brooks (RB – CAR)
- 2nd – Blake Corum (RB – LAR)
- 3rd – Trey Benson (RB – ARI)
Reportedly, Brooks will be ready for training camp after tearing his ACL at Texas last season. The former Longhorn was the clear-cut top running back in the draft class for many, including the NFL, as he was the only one drafted before the third round. Landing with the Panthers is perfect for his fantasy value. Chuba Hubbard was decent in 2023, while Miles Sanders was a massive bust. Brooks could be a top-12 running back if he is 100% healthy come Week 1.
Corum had an outstanding 2023 season at Michigan, leading the country in rushing touchdowns (27). However, many will avoid picking him in redraft leagues after he got drafted by the Rams. While Kyren Williams is coming off an outstanding fantasy season, he missed four games because of injury, leading to Los Angeles using a prime draft pick on a running back. While he won’t steal the featured role away from Williams, expect Corum to have a big enough role to be a flex option in 2024.
While the Cardinals are an excellent landing spot for Benson in dynasty, James Conner will remain the starter this upcoming season. However, the veteran running back has missed time because almost every year in the NFL, including four missed games in back-to-back seasons. Benson should have a role as the No. 2 guy when Conner is healthy. More importantly, the rookie would have top-12 upside during the weeks the veteran is on the sidelines.
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