The 2024 NFL Draft has come and gone. Now that this phase of the NFL offseason has ended, it’s on to fantasy football drafts for many leagues. That will often start with dynasty rookie drafts. We’ll have you covered with our dynasty rookie draft rankings and advice to help you dominate your leagues. Here’s a look at a dynasty rookie mock draft using our free draft simulator. We dive into a few of the picks below.
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Dynasty Rookie Mock Draft
Here’s a five-round, 1QB dynasty rookie mock draft. We pick from the No. 3 spot. Here is the full draft board, and we dive into the dynasty rookie draft pick selection below.
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1.03 – Rome Odunze (WR – CHI)
Rome Odunze’s tenure at Washington was characterized by steady progression, peaking in his junior year with 75 catches, 1,145 yards, and 7 TDs, and further elevating in 2023 with 81 receptions for 1,428 yards and 13 TDs, despite battling injuries. His senior performance earned him a spot on the AP first team and a career-high 33% dominator rating, placing him fourth in his draft class. Notably, Odunze had a breakout season at 19 during his sophomore year, underlining his early development. Drafted 9th overall by the Chicago Bears, he starts the season as the WR3 but has the potential to secure a more significant role as the year progresses. His blend of size, resilience, and early breakout age positions him as a promising fantasy asset.
– Andrew Erickson
2.03 – Ricky Pearsall (WR – SF)
Ricky Pearsall showcased his talent at Arizona State and Florida, culminating in a 25% dominator rating in his final college season with 963 receiving yards. At the NFL Combine, he impressed with a 4.41-second 40-yard dash and a 42-inch vertical, highlighting his athleticism. Drafted in the first round, Pearsall’s polished route-running and reliable hands make him NFL-ready, though his ceiling may be capped by the depth of his team’s receiving corps, particularly if teammates like Samuel and Aiyuk maintain significant roles in the offense.
– Andrew Erickson
3.03 – MarShawn Lloyd (RB – GB)
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’re probably already aware that MarShawn Lloyd was one of my man crushes throughout the NFL Draft cycle. While his landing spot has turned many off, I’m not fazed. Will Josh Jacobs be heavily involved weekly? Sure, but that doesn’t mean that Lloyd is a zero or change-of-pace option only. Lloyd crushed every part of the predraft process after jumping off the stat sheet during his final two collegiate seasons. In each of those two years, he finished in the top 20 in yards after contact per attempt, breakaway percentage, and PFF elusive rating. Lloyd will quickly be a major factor in this backfield, with his main competition for touches (Josh Jacobs) hoping for a bounceback year. Last year, Jacobs struggled mightily to break tackles and create big plays as he ranked (among 49 qualifying backs last season per Fantasy Points Data) 41st in explosive run rate, 37th in missed tackles forced per attempt, and 44th in yards after contact per attempt. Lloyd is an RB3/4 who can easily out-kick his ADP this season.
– Derek Brown
4.03 – Audric Estime (RB – DEN)
Compact, thick build. Estime will be the early down grinder portion of a committee in the NFL. With only 26 targets in three seasons at Notre Dame, he won’t be an integral part of any NFL passing attack. Estime has decent lateral agility and can move horizontally as he scans for a hole to burst through the line. His vision is okay, but he can be caught hesitating at the line at times, which can be a coffin nail with his average (at best) burst. His leg drive is one of his best attributes, as he can power through arm tackles and churn out yards in the interior. Overall, he is a linear/upright runner who struggles with change of direction in a phone booth with choppy steps. His speed is the build-up variety. Dynasty Outlook: Estime was selected in the fifth round of the NFL Draft by the Denver Broncos. With Javonte Williams in the final year of his rookie deal, Estime has become an interesting player to draft in the fourth round of a rookie draft. It’s not hard to envision Estime taking over the early taking over ground and pound downs next year, with Jaleel McLaughlin handling the passing downs. He could be especially valuable next year in formats that give a little boost to carries.
– Derek Brown
5.03 – Malik Washington (WR – MIA)
Malik Washington’s collegiate success at Virginia, highlighted by a dominant 47% dominator rating and nearly 1,400 receiving yards, translated well to the NFL Combine, where he showcased exceptional athleticism, with his remarkable 42.5-inch vertical jump. Despite his smaller stature, Washington’s abilities as a YAC specialist make him a valuable addition to the Dolphins’ offense, especially alongside playmakers like Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle. With Coach Mike McDaniel’s evident enthusiasm for Washington’s potential, coupled with the opportunity afforded by Miami’s offensive scheme and quarterback talent, Washington could outperform expectations as a Day 3 pick.
– Andrew Erickson
Dynasty Draft Advice
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