Fantasy football rookie dynasty rankings for 2020

Ranking the rookies in dynasty.

Tier 7

22. Tua Tagovailoa | QB | Miami Dolphins | QB2

The final of draft-worthy quarterbacks, Tua’s outlook all depends on his health. If he’s all good to go, he’s a great addition as a long-term quarterback. The Dolphins are clearly building around him and with his draft capital, Tua has a high chance to be a solid fantasy producer. Again, it all comes down to his health.

22. Antonio Gandy-Golden | WR | Washington Redskins | WR12

AGG is an intriguing rookie with a lot of upside. But there is a long-term approach with him. Given his landing spot and draft capital, he shouldn’t be expected to contribute immediately. But his college production and early breakout age bode well for a successful future in the league. He has a clear path to be the WR2 for the Redskins in 2020 but the landing spot, lackluster draft capital and rise in competition are causes for concern.

23. Antonio Gibson | RB | Washington Redskins | RB10

The backfield in Washington is an absolute mess. With Derrius Guice and Adrian Peterson still there, the outlook is cloudy for Gibson. But his athletic profile and praise from the team means there’s at least a chance he has a role early on.

24. Anthony McFarland | RB | Maryland | RB11

McFarland wasn’t all that impressive statistically, but he brings a solid athletic profile to the Steelers and will be competing with Jaylen Samuels for the RB2 role for the oft-injured James Conner. The landing spot is what gives McFarland upside if he needs to take over for Conner, who is also on the final year of his rookie contract.

25. Chase Claypool | WR | Pittsburgh Steelers | WR13

Claypool is an athletic freak who had strong production with the Fighting Irish. His landing spot isn’t great as he will work behind Juju Smith-Schuster and Diontae Johnson at wide receiver. If moved to tight end, he is behind Eric Ebron and Vance McDonald. He has solid draft capital and production to go along with athleticism, but his opportunity and late breakout age are concerns.

26. Joshua Kelley | RB | Los Angeles Chargers | RB12

Kelley is a solid sleeper as a late pick in rookie drafts. Though Austin Ekeler will be there, Kelley only has to beat out former seventh-round pick Justin Jackson for the RB2 role. Kelley has a decent statistical and athletic profile and while the fourth-round draft capital isn’t great, he has a clear path to a role early on if he can beat out Jackson.

27. K.J. Hamler | WR | Denver Broncos | WR14

Hamler brings solid production, draft capital and an early breakout age to the table, but it’s hard to see him making a big impact. Not only does he have to work behind Courtland Sutton and Jerry Jeudy immediately, but he also has to deal with Drew Lock as his quarterback to go along with tight ends Noah Fant and Albert Okwuegbunam. There doesn’t seem to be a whole lot of upside with the under-sized Hamler outside of his second-round draft capital.

Tier 8

28. Devin Asiasi | TE | New England Patriots | TE1

29. Devin Duvernay | WR | Baltimore Ravens | WR15

30. Tyler Johnson | WR | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | WR16

31. Van Jefferson | WR | Los Angeles Rams | WR17

32. Adam Trautman | TE | New Orleans Saints | TE2

33. Eno Benjamin | RB | Arizona Cardinals | RB13

34. Lynn Bowden | WR | Las Vegas Raiders | WR18