Xavier Hutchinson: 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 Xavier Hutchinson.

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Xavier Hutchinson (Iowa State)

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— Derek Brown (@DBro_FFB) February 2, 2023

Stats:

2022 (286 FBS WRs, minimum 50 targets)
- Yards per route run: 24th
- PFF receiving grade: 4th
- YAC: 25th
2021 (251 FBS WRs, minimum 50 targets)
- Yards per route run: 48th
- PFF receiving grade: 27th
- YAC: 21st

Career
- College Dominator: 69th percentile
- Collegiate target share: 97th percentile

Scouting report:

Xavier Hutchinson is a bully with the ball in his hands after the catch. Hutchinson ranked 38th (2022) and ninth (2021) in missed tackles forced over the last two seasons. He was also top 25 in YAC in each of the last two years (minimum 50 targets). Good leg drive and tenacity fuel this man’s contact balance.
Hutchinson is a versatile receiver who can also work from the slot. He flashes crisp cuts on short-area routes. I would love for an NFL team to give him a 60% slot rate and let him push around nickel corners all day.
He is patient on screens and in the open field, allowing blocks to set up in front of him before he shoots upfield.
Hutchinson put some acrobatic downfield receptions on tape. He has good ball-tracking skills and body adjustment on back-shoulder and bucket catches.

Player Comp: Discount Amon-Ra St. Brown

Dynasty Outlook: I’m a big fan of Hutchinson’s game, but the NFL wasn’t as enamored as me. He lasted until the sixth round of the NFL Draft before the Texans ran the card up with his name on it. His playing time projection this season is murky with John Metchie, Noah Brown, and Tank Dell all duking it out for the final starting spot in three wide sets. Hutchinson is worth a final round dart or waiver wire pickup to stash on your taxi squad.