Evan Hull: Dynasty Rookie Draft Advice (2023 Fantasy Football)

The 2023 NFL Draft is in the books, and now it’s time for dynasty rookie drafts. Landing spots and draft capital have been determined, and we’re here with your dynasty rookie draft outlooks. Let’s take a look at what Derek Brown expects of Evan Hull.

Dynasty Rookie Draft Picks & Predictions: Evan Hull

Evan Hull (Northwestern)

Stats:

  • 2022 (minimum 100 carries, 20 targets)
    • Yards after contact per attempt: 122nd
    • Breakaway rate: 113th
    • PFF elusive rating: 97th
    • PFF receiving grade: 16th
    • Yards per route run: 7th
  • 2021 (minimum 100 carries, 20 targets)
    • Yards after contact per attempt: 39th (tied with Israel Abanikanda)
    • Breakaway rate: 33rd
    • PFF elusive rating: 38th
    • Missed tackles forced: 23rd
    • PFF receiving grade: 36th
    • Yards per route run: 50th
  • Career
    • 96th percentile collegiate target share (17.3%)
    • Utilized in the slot or out wide on 20.7% of his snaps in 2022.
    • Hull led all FBS running backs in 2022 in receiving yards (536)

Scouting report:

  • Hull is a tough runner. Compact build. He’s more quick than fast, but Hull also displays good burst as soon as the ball is in his hands.
  • Excellent lateral agility with the ability to jump cut on a dime.
  • Strong leg drive to finish runs with impressive contact balance. He’s rarely dropped by the first defender he encounters.
  • Watching Hull weave through traffic with jump cuts and impressive vision is a treat.
  • Plus pass catcher. Displays fluidity in the passing game and soft hands. He’s not a nuanced route runner, as he was utilized on dump-offs and simple stop routes. This part of his game could grow further in the NFL with a creative play-caller.

Player Comp: Rhamondre Stevenson

Dynasty Outlook: I’m an Evan Hull fanboy, and I don’t care who knows it. Hull has a three-down workhorse build and skillset. Zack Moss and Deon Jackson are scrubs to which new head coach Shane Steichen has no previous ties. The fifth-round pick could quickly ascend to RB2 on the Colts’ depth chart and factor in on passing downs. Jonathan Taylor is an unrestricted free agent after this season. I’m not saying that Hull is the heir apparent because the team could easily sign Taylor to an extension at any moment, but I also won’t rule out that Hull could take over for Taylor if the team moves on. Hull will slip to the fourth or maybe fifth round in many rookie dynasty drafts. I have no issues with anyone drafting him as early as the late-third round. This class becomes a grab bag of “get your guys” after round two.

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