Dynasty Rookie Draft Targets: Ja’Tavion Sanders, Luke Lachey, Jaheim Bell (2024)

The fantasy football season has come to an end, but that doesn’t mean the NFL stops. Of course, we have the NFL Playoffs to enjoy, but it’s also time to start getting excited for the 2024 NFL Draft. Dynasty fantasy football managers and redraft players alike can dive into the upcoming class of fantasy football rookies to prepare for the 2024 NFL season. We’ll take a look at players to know from the 2024 NFL Draft class.

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Ja’Tavion Sanders (TE – Texas)

A smooth, versatile tight end who seemed underutilized in the passing game this past year, often being used as a decoy or retained in pass protection, but who has some natural receiving skills. His ability to line up all over the formation, execute a wide variety of different blocks, and provide quarterbacks with clean route running and a reliable pair of hands could make him a pretty well-rounded starter at the next level. Looks like a second-day selection.

Luke Lachey (TE – Iowa)

As we saw with Luke Musgrave last season (who incidentally has the same listed size), teams are willing to overlook injuries to draft a big, athletic tight end who can threaten the seams, which bodes well for Lachey. He’s not necessarily a finesse player, but offers the athleticism and natural receiving skills to work the intermediate level, and who competes as an inline run blocker. Assuming his ankle passes pre-draft medicals, teams may feel like they have a starter on their hands, especially if he continues to add functional strength.

Jaheim Bell (TE – Florida State)

Has taken around half of his snaps from the slot or split out wide this year, and, despite his size, shows the smooth movement skills and flexibility to gain separation and function as a big receiver. Could use a bit more nastiness as a blocker, but has adequate form and has shown the ability to line up as a tight end or H-Back and execute some different assignments there as well. Was able to recover some of his 2021 form this year and could end up coming off the board in the mid rounds.

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2023 NFL Draft Recap: Tight Ends

In the 2023 NFL Draft, a total of 15 tight ends were selected. Here’s a summary of the tight ends drafted, including where they were selected and by which teams:

Dalton Kincaid, Utah: Drafted by the Buffalo Bills, Round 1, Pick 25.
Sam LaPorta, Iowa: Drafted by the Detroit Lions, Round 2, Pick 34.
Michael Mayer, Notre Dame: Drafted by the Las Vegas Raiders, Round 2, Pick 35.
Luke Musgrave, Oregon State: Drafted by the Green Bay Packers, Round 2, Pick 42.
Luke Schoonmaker, Michigan: Drafted by the Dallas Cowboys, Round 2, Pick 58.
Brenton Strange, Penn State: Drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars, Round 2, Pick 61.
Tucker Kraft, South Dakota State: Drafted by the Packers, Round 3, Pick 78.
Darnell Washington, Georgia: Drafted by the Steelers, Round 3, Pick 93.
Cameron Latu, Alabama: Drafted by the 49ers, Round 3, Pick 101.
Josh Whyle, Cincinnati: Drafted by the Titans, Round 5, Pick 147.
Will Mallory, Miami (FL): Drafted by the Colts, Round 5, Pick 162.
Payne Durham, Purdue: Drafted by the Buccaneers, Round 5, Pick 171.
Davis Allen, Clemson: Drafted by the Rams, Round 5, Pick 175.
Zack Kuntz, Old Dominion: Drafted by the Jets, Round 7, Pick 220.
Brayden Willis, Oklahoma: Drafted by the 49ers, Round 7, Pick 247.

2024 NFL Draft Guide

It’s never too early to dive into the upcoming NFL Draft class! We’ll have you covered as we all prepare to welcome the newest rookies into the league. Below you’ll find early mock drafts, prospect rankings and profiles, and more as we help you prepare for the 2024 NFL Draft!

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