Fantasy Football Player Notes
2023 Draft Rankings
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57.
DJ Chark Jr.
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62.
Jaxon Smith-Njigba
Smith-Njiba won't burn you in the open field with his raw speed, but that isn't necessary for him to succeed. He's a route tactician with the route-running chops of an NFL veteran. Smith-Njiba's snap at the top of his stem is excellent, which allows him to create easy separation. Any team investing high draft capital in him knows what they are getting: a high-volume wide receiver that can work both inside and on the perimeter. Yes, Smith-Njiba was a slot receiver in college, but that doesn't mean he doesn't have the intangibles to get loose on the boundary. He wins with excellent, quick footwork at the line and in space. He's more quick than fast. Also, in saying that, it has to be mentioned that he is plenty quick to win in the NFL. While it's not a huge part of his game (only 16.1% of his 2021 target volume), he can win on vertical routes. He flashes the ability to stack corners on verticals from the slot easily. Smith-Njiba was ninth in yards per route run on deep targets, tied for first In PFF deep receiving grade, and second in passer rating when targeted on routes 20-plus yards in 2021 (minimum 15 deep targets). Smith-Njigba could be an immediate target hog in the NFL. He will be an immediate asset to the run game. He's a tenacious blocker who engages well with defenders and anchors them. He won't blow defenders out of their cleats, but he has the functional strength to hold running lanes or clear a path.
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63.
Quentin Johnston
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68.
Jordan Addison
Addison is fluid and silky smooth through his routes. He's quick in and out of his breaks. He displays nuance in his routes with pacing, subtle head fakes, and his understanding of leverage. His change of direction ability is effortless. He can gear down easily and jab step during a route without losing speed. Addison has a decent burst after the catch, but it's not likely to ever be a calling card. He dealt with drops early in his collegiate career, with 14.3% and 9.9% drop rates before 2022. He displayed growth here in 2022, decreasing that mark to 3.3%. He has strong hands, though, with contested catch rates of 53.8% and 55.6% before 2022. Addison will never be confused as a body catcher as he routinely plucks the ball from the air away from this body. Addison is a versatile wide receiver that played from the slot in 2020-2021 (68.0-82.6%) before transitioning to the boundary (75.5% out wide) in 2022. His superb route running and short area separation skills allow him to play multiple roles fluidly. Addison's varied release package at this stage of his career is impressive. Addison reminds me of watching DeVonta Smith with a difference in play strength. Smith played above his weight class, but Addison played at his weight.
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82.
Zay Flowers
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88.
Odell Beckham Jr.
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89.
Julio Jones
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93.
Jalin Hyatt
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97.
Josh Downs
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98.
Marvin Jones Jr.
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104.
Richie James Jr.
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105.
Jarvis Landry
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106.
Kayshon Boutte
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107.
Nelson Agholor
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108.
Chosen Anderson
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109.
Kenny Golladay
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113.
Rashee Rice
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114.
Cedric Tillman
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117.
Marvin Mims
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121.
Xavier Hutchinson
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123.
Parker Washington
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125.
A.T. Perry
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126.
T.Y. Hilton
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128.
Chris Moore
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131.
Olamide Zaccheaus
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132.
Sammy Watkins
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133.
Demarcus Robinson
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135.
Byron Pringle
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136.
Puka Nacua
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139.
DeAndre Carter
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141.
Marquise Goodwin
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145.
Justin Watson
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147.
Randall Cobb
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150.
Jonathan Mingo
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152.
Dontayvion Wicks
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154.
Dante Pettis
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155.
Zakhari Franklin
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160.
Marcus Johnson
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167.
KhaDarel Hodge
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171.
Trey Palmer
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174.
N'Keal Harry
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175.
Rashard Higgins
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176.
Charlie Jones
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177.
Bryan Edwards
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182.
William Fuller V
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183.
Juwann Winfree
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189.
Jason Moore Jr.
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191.
James Washington
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197.
Scotty Miller
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199.
Michael Bandy
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200.
Breshad Perriman
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203.
Damiere Byrd
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207.
Jalen Guyton
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217.
Brandon Zylstra
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219.
Miles Boykin
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230.
Joseph Ngata
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