
The Rookie 100 ranks players based on their possible values in deep dynasty leagues that have PPR (point per reception) and full IDP lineups. Be sure to adjust for your league's scoring and lineups and the makeup of your particular roster before using the 100 as a rookie draft cheatsheet.
Bloom 100 11-20 Discussion Thread
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11 | Greg Olsen | TE | Miami-Florida | 6'6" 254 | 16 |
Olsen opened up a huge gap between him and the rest of the TE class with an A+ combine. His speed (4.51 40), athleticism, and gauntlet performance were just on a different level than the rest of this year's admittedly subpar TE group. Olsen showed that he has everything it takes to be a top 10 fantasy TE and a first round NFL and dynasty rookie pick. |
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12 | Antonio Pittman | RB | Ohio State | 5'11" 207 | 12 |
Pittman posted terrific 40 (4.40), 20 yard split (2.53), short shuttle (4.16) and 3 cone (6.84) times - all indicators of legit NFL RB quickness and speed. His surprising speed and quicks only improved his draft stock, possibly making him a contender to be the 3rd RB off the board. |
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13 | Lorenzo Booker | RB | Florida State | 5'11" 191 | 14 |
Booker's 40 (4.46) did not blow away the competition at the combine, but his 10 yard split (1.46) was the best of any RB, and he delivered on his word by lifting the 225 26 times. Our interview with Booker is a must-hear. Booker describes this run in startling detail. |
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14 | Kenny Irons | RB | Auburn | 5'11" 203 | 15 |
Irons posted quality numbers at the combine - 4.45 40, 1.50 10 yard split, 4.17 short shuttle, 38" vertical - enough to stop his free falling draft stock, but maybe not enough to distinguish himself in the crowded 2nd tier of RBs. Questions about his durability and hands linger, and he's not especially explosive or powerful. I don't expect him to be on any of my dynasty teams unless he ends up in a zone blocking scheme - he has the hip snap to be a solid back in that system. |
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15 | Patrick Willis | LB | Ole Miss | 6'1" 242 | 17 |
Willis further distanced himself from the pack at LB with an outstanding combine. His film has left few doubts about his play, and numbers like a 39" vertical and 4.51 40 and 1.53 10 yard split answered any remaining questions about his athleticism. San Francisco (11), Buffalo (12), and Carolina (14) all need an MLB... |
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16 | Steve Smith | WR | USC | 6'0" 197 | 29 |
We knew Smith was a reliable receiver with great routes and hands, but few could have expected him to be one of the quickest (4.19 shuttle, 6.68 3 cone) and fastest (1.46 10 yard split, 4.44 40) WRs at the combine. Smith has gotten into the first day mix and should make a good #2 WR in the NFL. |
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17 | Johnnie Lee Higgins | WR | UTEP | 6'0" 186 | 11 |
I still like Higgins' chances for success, but he did not stand out at the combine. His speed and quickness numbers were mostly middle of the pack after looking like the most dynamic guy on the field all year at UTEP. Higgins said he was more relaxed at his pro day last week, and it showed as he ran a 4.30 and 4.34 40. The Chargers are reportedly interested in him, and he would certainly make for an upgrade from Eric Parker in both the receiving and punt return games. |
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18 | Brian Leonard | RB | Rutgers | 6'2" 226 | 31 |
Leonard continues to cement his status squarely in the 2nd tier of running backs. That's not a typo - scouts are rightfully envisioning him as the tailback, not the fullback, in an I-formation. Brian was the strongest RB at the combine (28 reps of 225), and plenty quick/fast (4.52 40, 4.22 short shuttle, 6.88 3 cone) to hang at the next level. As with all of the 2nd tier RBs, destination is crucial - Denver is reportedly interested. |
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19 | Zach Miller | TE | Arizona State | 6'5" 256 | 19 |
Greg Olsen's combine makes Zach Miller look like an offensive tackle, but Miller's game was never predicated on physical tools. Miller is still the clear #2 TE in both NFL and fantasy TE classes. Miller's rough combine started with a 40 time in the 4.8s, and continued as he struggled in drills. I'm not holding it against him because he has already more than proven himself on the field. |
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20 | Anthony Gonzalez | WR | Ohio State | 6'0" 193 | 20 |
Anthony Gonzalez numbers lived up to his reputation as a top athlete at the combine. His total package of explosion (38" vertical, 10'3" broad), quickness (4.08 short shuttle, 6.54 3 cone), and speed (4.44) was confirmed in the tests. The drills were not kind to Gonzalez. Being on the other end of many poorly thrown balls meant he did not have a chance to demonstrate his his natural receiving abilities. He's a second round rookie pick because he'll be cast as a #2 in the NFL, but he's a very safe investment. |
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Did you know? - Gonzalez was named Ohio's co-defensive player of the year as senior by the AP and Cleveland Plain Dealer. |
