As we gear up for the upcoming 2023 Fantasy Football season, we turn our attention to one of the most intriguing and unpredictable aspects of the game — the rookie class. Each year, a new wave of talent enters the NFL, brimming with the potential to take the fantasy world by storm. From highly touted prospects who are already making waves to under-the-radar talents poised for a breakout, our featured pundits have you covered. Here is one rookie our featured experts are most interested in drafting as an early sleeper candidate: Texans WR Xavier Hutchinson.
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Early Rookie Predictions & Sleepers: Xavier Hutchinson
Xavier Hutchinson (WR – HOU)
“The sentence ‘Xavier Hutchinson was selected by the Texans with the 28th pick of the sixth round’ is probably the most unappealing opening line in this entire FantasyPros article. Unless you’ve already scrolled past this (and I don’t blame you), why not hear me out? When looking for a sneaky rookie selection, I look for talented prospects in ambiguous situations. Texans receiver Xavier Hutchinson checks both of these boxes. The Iowa State product enters a rag-tag receiving core consisting of an aging Robert Woods, a developing Nico Collins, and last year’s second-round pick, John Metchie III. Hutchinson’s talent was shown through his decorated college career as a three-time All-Big 12 selection and Biletnikoff Award finalist in 2022. He is a bigger player at 6-3, 210 pounds, and has the quick feet and fast release of a smaller receiver. It’s not hard to see Hutchinson find his way on the field in three WR sets, and potentially develop chemistry with fellow rookie C.J. Stroud.”
– Ellis Johnson (True North Fantasy Football)
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