Dynasty Rookie Draft Targets: Jacob Cowing, Xavier Worthy, Xavier Legette (2024)

The 2023 fantasy football season may be over, but for those of us who start our 2024 seasons in January, our sights are on the upcoming NFL Draft class. Whether you’re an avid dynasty player or only drive in the redraft lane, this class has a crop of players you need to know as you head into next season.

While the world has its eyes on where Caleb Williams will land, the position you need to get most acclimated with before your fantasy and rookie drafts is wide receiver. The strength of this WR class doesn’t just lie in the first round, either. There are viable options to help you win your leagues in 2024 and beyond at X, Flanker and slot WR.

Below are the ones you need to know about before your leaguemates.

2024 NFL Draft: Rookie Wide Receiver Targets

Jacob Cowing (WR – Arizona)

Height: 5’11”
Weight: 174
School Year: Senior

What He’s Got:

Great acceleration and release package
Impressive ability to run routes at every level of the field
Great in space
Late hands
High football IQ

What He’s Not:

He needs to improve his functional strength
Questions about how he will navigate traffic at the NFL level

Xavier Worthy (WR – Texas)

Height: 6’1″
Weight: 172
School Year: Junior

Xavier Worthy is a fun prospect who could skyrocket up this list if he not only tests well (he should) and can get solid draft capital. He profiles as a solid WR2 in the NFL right now, but if he can improve some of his functional strength and route running, he could join rarified air with his playmaking ability.

What He’s Got:

Big-time deep threat
Elite burst and speed
Navigates space very well
Good separator

What He’s Not:

He needs to improve nuance in his routes
He will have to develop a more complete route tree
Dealing with physical DBs will be a challenge at the next level

Xavier Legette (WR – South Carolina)

Height: 6’3″
Weight: 227
School Year: RS Senior

Xavier Legette is a favorite for many people, but I just don’t see it in his tape. He is an incredibly raw prospect who relies on his athleticism and had his breakout season in his fifth year in school. I am lower than consensus on him right now, and I do not see that changing anytime soon.