Dynasty Rookie Superflex Draft Debate: Malik Willis (2022 Fantasy Football)

The 2022 NFL Draft has come and gone, and that means it’s time for dynasty rookie and startup drafts to really take off. We’ll have you covered throughout the draft season. You can find our full dynasty startup, dynasty rookie, and dynasty superflex rookie rankings that will be updated through draft season.

When it comes to rookie drafts, there are so many factors that come into play when deciding who to target and select. While it’s great to practice using our free dynasty rookie mock draft simulator, decisions will come down to your dynasty roster and those of your league mates. Still, when putting together dynasty rookie rankings, there is plenty of room for debate. That is certainly the case this year. To help you navigate your dynasty rookie draft prep, our analysts are providing the cases for and against certain polarizing rookies of this draft class.

Let’s take a look at the dynasty rookie draft debate of Titans quarterback Malik Willis.

Dynasty Rookie Draft Debate: Malik Willis

The case for Willis (Pick 11 overall in Superflex, QB2)
Maintaining a relatively high rank on Willis has less to do with my take on the player and more about me thinking about his market value a year now. Because I truly believe that the massive upside still exists with him because of his rushing ability even if he doesn’t play this season at all. Ryan Tannehill has a massive contract for the next two seasons, so I could see the team moving on if he crumbles before he turns 35 in 2023.

Also nobody would say that a similar raw prospect in Trey Lance had a stellar rookie season, but his occasional flashes and rushing upside suggest Willis’ value will at worst stay stagnant.

But when we are discussing Willis next season, I guarantee his perceived value will be higher than it is in rookie drafts. Just takes one or two massive preseason games for dynasty managers to be convinced.
– Andrew Erickson

The case against Willis (Pick 28 overall in Superflex, QB2)
Walking into draft season, my Malik Willis hope was through the roof, but now that draft night has come and gone, I have to temper my expectations for his career arch. With Willis falling to the third round of the NFL Draft, his path isn’t carved in stone. While there’s a conceivable road for him to achieve starter status, the draft capital the Titans invested in him also makes it equally plausible they can cut ties with him quite easily if he doesn’t show the growth needed to seize the job.
– Derek Brown