Dynasty Rookie Draft Advice: Brock Bowers, Ja’Tavion Sanders, Cade Stover, Erick All (Fantasy Football)

The fantasy football season has come to an end, but that doesn’t mean the NFL stops. It’s 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.

Dynasty Rookie Draft Prospects

Brock Bowers (TE – Georgia)

The most unanimous top player at his position group, Brock Bowers is far and away the top prospect amongst tight ends. Often compared to George Kittle, Bowers has a slighter frame and isn’t quite the blocker Kittle is, particularly on the move, but the Georgia product can do it all. He is an adequate run blocker when lined up in line but excels as a route runner, pass-catcher, and playmaker. Although his measurables don’t jump off the page, his 98th percentile 40-time does at 4.48. Bowers beats man coverage with his acceleration off the line, combined with his top speed and route running ability. He is exceptional at finding soft spots in the zone. Perhaps his top trait, Bowers is a special player with the ball in his hands, evidenced by his 8.7 yards after catch and 18 missed tackles forced. Lining up in the slot 179 times last season to go with 224 inline and 42 out wide, Bowers truly is a chess piece that can be used across the entire formation to create mismatches. NFL play-callers will have fun utilizing his skill set.

Ja’Tavion Sanders (TE – Texas)

A former five-star recruit, Ja’Tavion Sanders has an opportunity to become one of the better pass-catching tight ends in the NFL after clearing 600 yards in each of his two collegiate seasons. His 16.2 yards per catch was second among tight ends with 50+ targets. Although he’s on the smaller size, Sanders is a capable run blocker and is more than capable of blocking on the move. He needs to add some weight and strength to excel in line as a blocker. His receiving game is what will attract NFL teams. He’s elite at getting up the seam for chunk gains up the middle due to his acceleration and straight-line speed. He also offers fluidity when changing directions. With strong hands, Sanders can catch the ball in traffic and is a tough runner with the ball in his hands. Finding the soft spot against zone defenses, Sanders can win against all coverages and can do it from the slot or in line. He should hear his name called early on day two.

Cade Stover (TE – Ohio State)

The most well-rounded of the ‘other’ tight ends in this class, Cade Stover will be coveted by NFL teams for his ability to do everything well. He may not possess the overall upside as a pass-catcher others on the list do, but Stover is a natural athlete who plays physically and has improved as a pass-catcher every year he’s played tight end. Originally a linebacker, Stover briefly became a defensive end before switching back to tight end, back to linebacker, and back to tight end again. Long story short, Stover is a ball player — a physical ball player who offers a high floor with his ability as a blocker and physical play style. As a relatively average athlete, Stover needs to win with crafty route running but he will run through defenders after the catch. His 14 yards per catch prove he’s enough of an athlete to get upfield and his 80% catch rate shows he has soft hands. Stover may not be as flashy of a pass-catcher as some other tight ends in this class but he has the skill set to be an every-down player in the NFL.

Erick All (TE – Iowa)

Following back surgery in 2022, Erick All suffered an ACL tear in October. His college career is marred with injuries and a dramatic transfer from Michigan to Iowa. When he’s on the field, though, All looks the part. One of the most fluid tight ends in the class, All is a terrific route runner with the speed to get downfield and the quickness to break off routes underneath. He’s played in just 10 games across the last two seasons, so there are many questions and risks. He needs to prove he has the play strength to win and sustain blocks in line. His strength at the catch point is also a concern. Pop on the tape, though, and tell me he’s not an impact player at the NFL level.

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