Gavin Hardison went on a pre-draft visit with the Green Bay Packers. (Source: Tom Pelissero)
Fantasy Impact: Although Hardison's six-year college career ended with elbow surgery late last season, the former UTEP QB is on a pre-draft visit with the Packers. He could be an intriguing pick for a team looking for a developmental option late on Day 3 of the draft.
Jordan Travis is back on the field finally and is visiting the Jets this week and then heading back to Jacksonville. (Source: Tom Pelissero)
Fantasy Impact: Travis fractured and dislocated his left ankle last November, but is back on the field practicing and ready for the draft. The former FSU product is viewed as a Day 3 option at this point in the process.
Wisconsin RB Braelon Allen, who has been with the Badgers for three seasons, has declared himself for the 2024 NFL Draft in April. (Source: Braelon Allen on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Allen has totaled nearly 4,000 yards from scrimmage across his three seasons at Wisconsin and will now take his 34,494 rushing yards and close to six YPC into the NFL Draft process.
South Carolina QB Spencer Rattler has played in 49 games across his five-year college tenure and has officially declared for the 2024 NFL Draft. (Source: MySportsUpdate on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Rattler spent time at Oklahoma before transferring to South Carolina for the last two seasons. The 6'1", 200-pound QB will enter the NFL Draft process. Rattler has managed a career with a 68.5% completion rate, 93 total TDs, and 32 INTs.
The San Francisco 49ers have selected WR Ronnie Bell with the No. 253 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft.
Fantasy Impact: The San Francisco 49ers have two talented wide receivers: Deebo Samuel and Brandon Aiyuk. Last year they spent a third-round pick on Danny Gray. The team also has several veterans on the roster, including Jauan Jennings, making Ronnie Bell's fantasy outlook bleak.
The Los Angeles Chargers have selected QB Max Duggan with the No. 239 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft.
Fantasy Impact: Max Duggan had an impressive 2022 season at TCU. Unfortunately, he has no fantasy value in the NFL. However, Duggan could beat out Easton Stick to become Justin Herbert's backup.
The Seattle Seahawks selected RB Kenny McIntosh with the No. 237 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft.
Fantasy Impact: McIntosh caught 43 passes last season through the air to go along with 829 yards on the ground and 12 total touchdowns with Georgia. He will likely compete for a depth role as a passing down back in the Seahawks backfield.
The Green Bay Packers have selected RB Lew Nichols with the No. 235 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft.
Fantasy Impact: The Green Bay Packers have a talented 1-2 punch at running back with Aaron Jones and AJ Dillon. Unfortunately, that means Lew Nichols won't have any fantasy value in 2023 unless one of the star running backs gets hurt.
The Minnesota Vikings have selected RB DeWayne McBride with the No. 222 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft.
Fantasy Impact: DeWayne McBride might have been a seventh-round pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, but the former UAB running back could have fantasy value in 2023. Dalvin Cook's future with the team is in doubt, while the depth behind Alexander Mattison is thin. Therefore, McBride is worth a late-round pick in dynasty rookie drafts.
The New York Jets selected TE Zack Kuntz with the No. 220 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft.
Fantasy Impact: Check back shortly for the fantasy impact.
The Los Angeles Rams have selected RB Zach Evans with the No. 215 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft.
Fantasy Impact: Many believed the Los Angeles Rams would spend a Day 2 pick in the 2023 NFL Draft on a running back. Yet, they waited until the late sixth round to pick Zach Evans. However, the former Ole Miss star should earn the No. 2 role in Los Angeles behind Cam Akers as a rookie. Given Akers' injury history, Evans is worth a mid-to-late-round pick in dynasty rookie drafts.
The Dallas Cowboys have selected RB Deuce Vaughn with the No. 212 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft.
Fantasy Impact: The Dallas Cowboys won't have Ezekiel Elliott on the team for the first time since the 2015 season this year. However, Deuce Vaughn won't replace the former superstar running back. Yet, he will have a role on offense behind Tony Pollard on the depth chart. Vaughn should beat out Ronald Jones and Malik Davis for the RB2 role in Dallas as a rookie.
The New England Patriots have selected WR Demario Douglas with the No. 210 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft.
Fantasy Impact: Douglas was the second wide receiver drafted by the Patriots in the sixth round after Kayhson Boutte. Douglas is capable in the slot as well as in the return game. He'll likely compete in training camp for a special teams role and could work his way into having a receiving role in the offense.
The Cincinnati Bengals have selected WR Andrei Iosivas with the No. 206 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft.
Fantasy Impact: While some fantasy analysts loved Andrei Iosivas before the 2023 NFL Draft, the Princeton wide receiver has an uphill fight for targets in Cincinnati with Ja'Marr Chase, Tee Higgins, and Tyler Boyd in town. Therefore, Iosivas has no fantasy value in 2023 and likely never will be fantasy relevant.
The Houston Texans have selected WR Xavier Hutchinson with the No. 205 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft.
Fantasy Impact: Hutchinson is the second wide receiver selected by the Texans in this NFL Draft after they selected Nathaniel Dell in the third round. He is a big body receiver out of Iowa State who posted an 1,100 yard season last year. He'll look to compete in training camp for an immediate role.
The Miami Dolphins have selected WR/TE Elijah Higgins with the No. 197 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft.
Fantasy Impact: The Miami Dolphins don't have a need at wide receiver with Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle on the roster. Yet, they added multiple wide receivers in free agency. Therefore, Elijah Higgins will likely move from wide receiver at Stanford to tight end in Miami. He might have fantasy value a year from now but likely never becomes fantasy relevant.
The New Orleans Saints have selected WR A.T. Perry with the No. 195 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft.
Fantasy Impact: While the New Orleans Saints have a star in Chris Olave, they needed to add at least one wide receiver during the 2023 NFL Draft. Michael Thomas hasn't stayed healthy for the past few years. Perry will have to work his way up the depth chart, but he has sleeper potential in New Orleans this season and moving forward.
Sat, Apr 29th 4:27pm EDT
By Mike Fanelli
The Washington Commanders have selected RB Chris Rodriguez Jr. with the No. 193 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft.
Fantasy Impact: After investing a third-round pick in Brian Robinson Jr. last year, it was surprising to see the Washington Commanders spend a sixth-round selection on Chris Rodriguez Jr. However, Antonio Gibson is heading into the final year of his deal. Furthermore, the team could use more depth after releasing J.D. McKinnon this offseason. Yet, Rodriguez will need an injury to Gibson or Robinson to have any fantasy value in 2023.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have selected WR Trey Palmer with the No. 191 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft.
Fantasy Impact: The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have two talented wide receivers: Mike Evans and Chris Godwin. While Russell Gage is a solid No. 3 wide receiver, the depth behind him is extremely thin. Trey Palmer likely won't have fantasy value this upcoming season. Yet, he could have a role in 2024 if the team moves on from Evans or Gage next offseason.
The Philadelphia Eagles have selected QB Tanner McKee with the No. 188 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft.
Fantasy Impact: The Philadelphia Eagles recently made Jalen Hurts the second-highest-paid quarterback in the NFL. They also signed Marcus Mariota to be the backup for next year. Therefore, McKee has no fantasy value in 2023. Furthermore, fantasy players shouldn't use a rookie draft pick on the former Stanford quarterback, even in superflex leagues.
