Dynasty Rookie Draft Advice: Caleb Williams, Xavier Worthy, Adonai Mitchell (Fantasy Football)

Until the 2024 NFL Draft, we are left with little to do in regards to rookies but to complete dynasty mock drafts or select them in best ball leagues. This article will compare rookie average draft position (ADP) from our mock draft simulator and rankings with the current best ball data from Underdog to see how they compare.

Analyzing Rookie ADP Data

1.03: Caleb Williams (QB – USC)

Single-QB dynasty leagues tend to have a lot of variance at quarterback but our rankings and mock draft simulator have Caleb Williams at 1.03, while Sleeper has him at 1.04. In best ball, however, Williams is the QB15, being drafted at pick 114.6. Williams is viewed as the closest comparable player to Patrick Mahomes since Mahomes entered the league in 2017. He is also viewed as the first overall pick in April’s draft. The Bears have been heavily linked to upgrading the pass-catching core around DJ Moore and Cole Kmet, making a splash for D’Andre Swift on Day One of free agency. If another flashy receiver is added, then it might be time Williams starts climbing up draft boards into the top 100 picks.

1.07: Xavier Worthy (WR – Texas)

The new NFL Combine 40-yard dash record holder, Xavier Worthy, heads to the NFL as a very different prospect from the last player who broke the record (John Ross). Worthy broke out at age 18 and had an interesting college career, being utilized or living on manufactured touches. In best ball, the community is unexpectedly calm about Worthy, drafting him at 114.6 overall (WR7). Worthy can absolutely return value at this price in the right landing spot. Currently, it’s not uncommon to see Worthy mocked to the Chiefs. If that happens, expect a two-round jump in ADP.

1.11: Adonai Mitchell (WR – Texas)

One of the flashiest prospects in this draft, Adonai Mitchell is the eighth wide receiver drafted in rookie drafts but the sixth rookie receiver off the board in best ball, drafted at pick 107.6, ahead of Worthy and Coleman. Mitchell is drafted between Courtland Sutton and Marquise Brown. Mitchell belongs in that tier as he’s by no means a sure-fire prospect, rarely playing up to his size and strength against corners, which will get worse in the NFL. Mitchell is a fine pick in best ball as your WR5 or WR6.