It’s that time again. Dynasty rookie FEVER SZN is HERE! The NFL Draft will come and go before we know it, and rookie drafts will start flying daily. Before you dive head first into our Draft Simulator and run 3,000 rookie drafts in preparation, please read up on this talented prospect class as I roll through my quarterback, running back, wide receiver, and tight end positional primers.
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Ja’Tavion Sanders (Texas )
Stats:
- 2023 (minimum 20 targets)
- Yards per route run: 17th
- PFF receiving grade: 13th
- YAC/reception: 14th
- 2022 (minimum 20 targets)
- Yards per route run: 22nd
- PFF receiving grade: 18th
- YAC/reception: 70th
Scouting report:
- Immediate and easy speed. He can stretch the field and get deep down the seam. Sanders isn’t an elite route runner. He was tasked with screens and straight-line shots down the seam on many plays, but he has the athleticism and fluid hips to evolve in the NFL.
- Sanders is an upright runner and not an overwhelming tackle-breaker. He forced only 11 missed tackles over the last two years, but with his speed, he can still generate YAC.
- His play strength shows up during his routes at the catch point. Sanders plays through contact well in his routes. He has the upper body strength to deal with physical corners or linebackers in coverage. Sanders is a beast at the catch point. There are plenty of bang-bang plays in his film where he makes a catch in traffic and immediately gets popped and holds onto the ball. Sanders finished his collegiate career with a strong 53.6% contested catch rate and zero drops in his final season.
- Sanders has a decent initial punch but needs to work on his anchor when blocking. He will hit defenders initially and disengage. When he locks a defender up, he has some reps where he will blow them off the line and drive them back. With better technique and more consistency, Sanders could easily become an average to above-average blocker.
Player Comp: Charles Clay
Ben Sinnott (Kansas State )
Stats:
- 2023 (minimum 20 targets)
- Yards per route run: 10th
- PFF receiving grade: 9th
- 2022 (minimum 20 targets)
- Yards per route run: 48th
- PFF receiving grade: 36th
Scouting report:
- Sinnott has a strong lower half that serves him well as a blocker and as a receiving option. Sinnott can push defenders off their mark as a blocker and utilize his legs to break tackles as a receiver. He forced the third-most missed tackles among tight ends last year.
- Sinnott is an underrated athlete. He uncovers quickly in routes with smooth hips while having decent speed and strong tackle-breaking ability. Sinnott was mostly utilized as an underneath receiving option, but he was also given the occasional seam shot. He has the speed to threaten down the seam. Sinnott is talented enough as a receiving option to develop into a trusted third option in an NFL passing game.
- Kansas State used him as a fullback at times or as a pulling option on rushing plays. Sinnott had no issues clearing the road. He’s a solid blocking option across the board, with at least a 71.4 PFF grade in both pass pro and run blocking last season.
Player Comp: Dalton Schultz
Jaheim Bell (Florida State )
Stats:
- 2023 (minimum 20 targets)
- Yards per route run: 13th
- PFF receiving grade: 18th
- 2022 (minimum 20 targets)
- Yards per route run: 28th
- PFF receiving grade: 16th
- 2021 (minimum 20 targets)
- Yards per route run: 1st
- PFF receiving grade: 8th
Scouting report:
- Tough to tackle in the open field. Bell is a quarterback’s best friend with his abilities after the catch. He has the speed to turn a short check-down into a big gain at any time. Over the last three seasons (minimum 20 targets), he has ranked inside the top 12 in both YAC per reception (11th, 10th, first) and missed tackles forced (seventh, eighth, fourth).
- Bell is a smooth operator in routes. He has easy acceleration in and out of his breaks. He is tough to push off his routes with his thick, muscular frame.
- Bell will be a matchup problem in the NFL. He’s too physical for nickel corners to handle and too quick for linebackers to hang with at times on crossers.
Player Comp: Chigoziem Okonkwo
Cade Stover (Ohio State )
Stats:
- 2023 (minimum 20 targets)
- Yards per route run: 8th
- PFF receiving grade: 12th
- 2022 (minimum 20 targets)
- Yards per route run: 54th
- PFF receiving grade: 64th
Scouting report:
- Stover is a one-speed runner. He has a quick first step and gets up to top speed quickly, but he lacks the second gear to really chew up yards after the catch.
- Stover has a strong upper body and a thick lower half that helps him break some tackles. He’ll deploy a stiff arm or two in the open field and can pinball off defenders with momentum built up. Stover’s hands are like vice grips with a 50% collegiate contested catch rate and only two drops.
- He is a linear athlete. His hips aren’t as loose as you’d want to give Stover elite upside at the position, but he can uncover quickly underneath when it’s called for.
- Stover should be able to beat zone coverage at the next level, but you likely won’t see him winning many reps if he gets lined up outside. He’s not explosive enough of an athlete or a top-shelf talent in terms of refinement with his route running to expect that from him.
Player Comp: Hayden Hurst
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