Dynasty IDP Rookie Draft Profile: Brian Branch (2023 Fantasy Football)

To help you prepare for your dynasty rookie and startup drafts, Scott Bogman is putting together a dynasty rookie outlook for each and every fantasy-relevant 2023 NFL Draft prospect. We are combining Bogman’s fantasy outlook with the NFL Draft profile of Matthew Jones. Here’s our dynasty rookie draft profile for Brian Branch.

Expert Consensus 2023 Dynasty Superflex Rookie Draft Rankings: Top-50

Dynasty Rookie Draft Profile: Brian Branch

Brian Branch Dynasty Rookie Draft Outlook

Motor, instincts, and tackling ability are the blend of the best Safety in this class. Branch is really a Nickel LB as he plays close to the line, disrupts the run game, and covers the Slot WR. Branch can do it all, and the only hole I really saw in his game is that he can be blocked if a bigger WR gets the clamps on him. I think there is still room for improvement with Branch, too, as he rounds out his instincts. He’s by far the best safety in this draft and will go in the 1st round.

– Scott Bogman

Brian Branch 2023 NFL Draft Outlook

A polished, pro-ready defensive back who seemingly does everything well, with excellent technique and diagnostic skills which should allow him to make contributions early in his pro career, he’s rightly regarded as one of the safest defensive picks in the class, although his role in college, mostly having played the “Star” nickel position in Nick Saban’s defense, didn’t involve too much high coverage, so depending on which team drafts him, there may be some projection required. As teams in the modern league play predominantly in sub packages, looks likely to be one of the first forty or so picks off the board on draft day.

– Matthew Jones

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