When the Dallas Cowboys drafted CeeDee Lamb in the 1st round of the 2020 NFL Draft, the belief was that he was going to be a star. He was the latest to be awarded Michael Irvin’s No. 88 — which has been given to receivers viewed as the “Next Big Thing.” With the trade of Amari Cooper, that time is now and Lamb is going to be expected to raise his game to the WR1 level — not just with the Cowboys, but in fantasy football circles.
Below, we look at CeeDee Lamb‘s 2022 fantasy football average draft position (ADP) and where you should draft him.
Dak Prescott has been anointed as the franchise quarterback and the 2-headed run game can be dominant at times. Lamb needs to be the 3rd component that makes the Dallas offense click.
CeeDee Lamb’s ADP: 18.86
(ADP data courtesy of MyFantasyLeague.com; last updated at time of this publishing – ADPs continually change as more drafts occur)
As is often the case with the 24/7/365 hype machine surrounding the Cowboys, those players who are expected to be key contributors are lionized in the offseason and Lamb has been getting that treatment.
Lamb is currently being drafted as WR6 — slightly behind Davante Adams (Las Vegas Raiders) at 13.62 and Stefon Diggs (Buffalo Bills) at 16.24 and ahead of Deebo Samuel (San Francisco 49ers) at 19.73 and Tyreek Hill (Miami Dolphins) at 24.90.
WIN YOUR FANTASY FOOTBALL LEAGUE!
For over 25 years, TheHuddle.com has been helping fantasy players just like you win. This year, it’s your turn! Custom player rankings, tools and more to give you the edge over your competition.
Use code SBW22 to take 20% OFF a new subscription. Join now!
CeeDee Lamb’s 2021 stats
Games: 16
Receptions | targets: 120 | 79
Receiving yards: 1,102
Receiving touchdowns: 6
Where should you draft Lamb?
With the trade of Cooper, Michael Gallup coming back from injury and James Washington down, Lamb is going to have to be the main man by a large margin in the Cowboys pass offense.
Where he is ranked is likely on point given the young quarterbacks that are throwing to Samuel and Hill — the 2 receivers immediately behind Lamb. I might drop him behind Samuel because of the double duty Deebo brings to the table and have a hard time dropping Tyreek too far, but Lamb should meet or surpass his career highs across the board. That makes him worthy of being a WR1, although it’s asking him to do something he has yet to prove on the field or to fantasy owners. A case can be made for the guys behind him, but Lamb is a “safe pick” for fantasy stardom in 2022.
Play our free daily Pick’em Challenge and win! Play now!
Follow SportsbookWire on Twitter and like us on Facebook.
Access more NFL coverage:
BetFTW | TheHuddle Fantasy Football | BearsWire | BengalsWire | BillsWire | BroncosWire | BrownsWire | BucsWire | CardsWire | ChargersWire | ChiefsWire | ColtsWire | CommandersWire | CowboysWire | DolphinsWire | EaglesWire | FalconsWire | GiantsWire | JaguarsWire | JetsWire | LionsWire | NinersWire | PackersWire | PanthersWire | PatriotsWire | RaidersWire | RamsWire | RavensWire | SaintsWire | SeahawksWire | SteelersWire | TexansWire | TitansWire | VikingsWire | DraftWire | TouchdownWire | ListWire
Gannett may earn revenue from Tipico for audience referrals to betting services. Tipico has no influence over nor are any such revenues in any way dependent on or linked to the newsrooms or news coverage. See Tipico.com for Terms and Conditions. 21+ only. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER (NJ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO).
[lawrence-newsletter]
[lawrence-auto-related count=3 category=3472]