Known as an NFL draft guy, it was easy for me to dive deep into the rankings of rookie defenders for fantasy football. With so many moving parts across the league, there are a lot of new faces in the league. Some of these players could take the league by storm and others could take years to develop, if they develop at all. That said, here are 10 rookies to draft in your Individual Defensive Player (IDP) leagues.
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IDP Rookie Targets
Braden Fiske (iDL – LAR)
Trading up for Braden Fiske in the second round was a bold move for the Rams. However, it could pay off with the immediate need for interior defensive line help after the retirement of Aaron Donald. With Fiske, he’s an energizer bunny that just keeps going. Despite having shorter arms, he plays with good violence and can generate pressure consistently with fast hands and pursuit.
Chris Braswell (EDGE – TB)
I love the power and speed Chris Braswell plays off the edge and I think the landing spot in Tampa Bay is great for him. He’ll compete with Yaya Diaby for a role opposite Joe Tryon-Shoyinka. With Braswell, there’s a potential Shaquil Barrett-like role for him in the Bucs’ defense.
Tyler Nubin (SAF – NYG)
During the 2024 NFL Draft, I had Tyler Nubin listed as my top-ranked safety. Much of that was due to his consistency as a player. Ultimately, the improved ball production over the last three seasons is encouraging. I expect the Giants to be one of the bottom-five teams in the league this year and with the chances of their defense consistently being on the field, Nubin should get plenty of playing time. With Xavier McKinney off to the Packers, the door is open for Nubin to be a productive rookie who can tackle and force turnovers.
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