Dynasty Advice: Bucky Irving, Jalen McMillan, Tyrone Tracy Jr. (Fantasy Football)

There’s no denying the 2024 rookie class exceeded all expectations from a dynasty perspective, specifically at the quarterback and wide receiver positions. If you loaded up on 2024 rookie picks in your dynasty league, chances are you saw a substantial increase in roster value this season.

With today’s article, I wanted to look back at the 2024 rookie class to see where player expectations should lie moving into Year 2. Which guys should we be investing in this offseason? Are there any sell-high candidates? I have the answers for you below. Here is dynasty fantasy football advice for second-year players.

Second-Year Dynasty Outlooks & Advice

The “Must-Start“ Assets

The players listed below may not necessarily have league-winning upside, but they are special players in their own right and are must-start assets every week. They should all be considered in rounds three or four of a Superflex startup draft.

Bucky Irving (RB – TB)

Humble brag time: Bucky Irving is by far my most-owned dynasty asset, with most of my shares being acquired during 2024 rookie drafts for a fraction of his current price. He’s a dynamic, shifty rusher with receiving upside and the clear No. 1 RB in Tampa.

Sell-High Candidates

To close things out, I’ll be covering two 2024 prospects I feel are sell-high candidates this offseason, given their current dynasty price. Use our dynasty trade calculator to gauge value.

Jalen McMillan (WR – TB)

Jalen McMillan was one of my biggest targets in rookie drafts last offseason, so it pains me to add him to this list. After a red-hot finish to his rookie year, McMillan is now being valued as a mid-WR3 by the dynasty community. The problem is that most of his fantasy production was propped up by some touchdown luck (seven touchdowns in his final five games).

Touchdowns are the most volatile statistic year-over-year, so chasing touchdown production is a dangerous game. McMillan is a talented player, but he’s more likely to lose value than gain value in 2025. If Chris Godwin leaves, this should push McMillan up the rankings even further, making him an excellent sell candidate.

Tyrone Tracy Jr. (RB – NYG)

Tyrone Tracy Jr. was a fun story, transitioning from wide receiver to running back after five college seasons and finally breaking out in Year 6 for Purdue. Tracy was thrust into the No. 1 RB role following a groin injury to Devin Singletary early in the season, and he never looked back.

While Tracy had an impressive rookie year and exceeded all expectations, I don’t know if his job is safe long-term. Being a Day 3 selection means the Giants have little team investment in Tracy. With a loaded 2025 running back draft class entering the league, there are probably 15+ backs who could seriously compete for touches alongside Tracy. I’d get out while he’s still valued as a mid-RB2, as his days may be numbered.