Fantasy Football Rookie News: Blake Corum, Jalen McMillan, Ja’Lynn Polk, Jonathon Brooks

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Fantasy Football Rookie News & Rumors

Check out the latest rookie news and notes around the NFL.

Blake Corum impressing at Rams minicamp
Blake Corum has impressed Rams head coach Sean McVay during minicamp, with McVay saying Corum has displayed maturity and handles himself well even when things don’t go to plan.

Fantasy Impact

The rookie third round pick is in line for the number 2 role in the Rams backfield behind Kyren Williams. While it’s hard to see Corum getting a sizeable workload as long as Williams is healthy, he could nevertheless inherit workhorse role should Williams ever suffer an injury, which has happened during each of his first two professional seasons.

Garrett Ball

Jalen McMillan draws praise from HC Todd Bowles
Buccaneers rookie WR Jalen McMillan drew praise from head coach Todd Bowles for his versatility.

Fantasy Impact

“He had a lot of versatility in college,” Bowles said. “He played slot, he played Z, he played X, so he’s a very intelligent player, so that gives us some advantages.” McMillan has a chance to play on the outside a lot opposite of Mike Evans with Chris Godwin expected to move back more into the slot this season.

Ari Koslow

Ja’Lynn Polk flashing this offseason with movement skills
Rookie wide receiver Ja’Lynn Polk has flashed during offseason workouts so far with his movement skills.

Fantasy Impact

Polk has received a lot of praise from beat reporters all offseason, and Patriots team reporter Evan Lazar highlighted where he thrived, especially during minicamp. Polk has a chance to be the team’s leading receiver in 2024 in an offense that needs talent to step up.

Jordan Epp – Jepp Sports

Jonathon Brooks (knee) to be eased into training camp
Jonathon Brooks is expected to be eased into Panthers training camp.

Fantasy Impact

Brooks is continuing to work his way back from a torn ACL during his last year in college. It doesn’t seem like his status for the start of the season is in doubt, but it remains something to monitor.

Ari Koslow