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Fantasy Football | Dynasty Rookie Draft Outlook: Marlin Klein
Fantasy Football Dynasty Rookie Draft Advice: Marlin Klein
We saw Nate Boerkircher go a few picks ahead, and here we get another somewhat surprising selection in the German-born Klein here at No. 59 with the Texans. He caught 24 passes for 248 yards and a touchdown last season. This is a complete project pick, as he’s new to football and only has 12 college starts. That said, the Texans will have a lot to work with as he stands 6′ 6″ and 248 pounds. I trust the Texans’ coaching staff, but dynasty owners may need to wait a bit for his potential to be realized, as Dalton Schultz is under contract through 2027. Like Boerkircher, he’s worth a pick in the rookie draft because of his draft slot.
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DBro’s NFL Draft Scouting Report & Player Comp: Marlin Klein
Klein spent 53.8% of his snaps in 2025 in-line (38.6% slot). He has decent burst off the line. Klein will flash solid route salesmanship with in-breakers and out and ups. He has to continue to hone his game against zone coverage. He’ll drift with his routes at times and lack spatial awareness. Klein isn’t a beast after the catch. He had only 5.5 yards after the catch per reception in 2025 while forcing only one missed tackle in college. His athletic limitations show up when he’s asked to adjust to targets outside of his frame. He has a hard time gearing down with routes breaking back toward the quarterback. He’s a linear player, which will likely limit his usage and versatility in the NFL. Klein can hold his own as a pass protector, as a combo block and chip option. I wouldn’t suggest an NFL team line him up against an edge 1-on-1 in his rookie season, though. Those are battles that he isn’t likely to win consistently. He does keep a strong base and solid punch, so there’s upside here with Klein as a blocker.
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