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 21-30 Discussion Thread
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| 21 (26) | Jordy Nelson | WR | Kansas State |
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Jordy Nelson's highlight reel will pale in comparison to his peers in the top 10-15 of the WR class. He's about 6'2" 215, but plays with the precision of a smaller WR and rarely pushes corners around. He's got good (4.5) speed once he's up to speed, but doesn't really have an NFL second gear or sick quicks. Nelson's game might lack the "ooh aah" factor, but his bottomline results are still breathtaking. He just gets the job done, finds a way to get to the spot and make the catch, even when a corner pushes him off his route or blankets him in coverage. He also uses toughness, determination and guile (and some decent moves, even if they aren't sudden) to make things happen after the catch. Nelson is also physical and has one of the best sets of soft hands in this class. I think his game vaguely compares to Hines Ward, and I expect him to become that kind of security blanket receiver. The only risk I can see is that a team is happy to cast him as a third WR because he's not a trump card speed receiver, or a trump card big receiver, or a guy who can break ankles with his routes. |
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| 22 (25) | Lavelle Hawkins | WR | California |
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Hawkins might not be as quick or fast as his Cal teammate DeSean Jackson, but he's a better natural receiver. Hawkins really stood out at the Senior Bowl, catching everything in sight and putting a double move on Terrell Thomas that left him literally standing still. Hawkins speed and quicks are underrated, and while he's on the small side, he plays bigger than his size. He does that by being willing to go over the middle and take the hit to make the play, and possessing one of the best games in the air of any WR in this class. Hawkins combines good ups, great body control, and a my ball mentality to make big plays. He might be the best deep ball tracker in this class - making adjustments to the ball in flight and contorting his body to block out the defender, all while looking over his shoulder. He may start out in the slot, but his playmaking ability should eventually earn "The Hawk" a starting job in the NFL. |
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| 23 (21) | Curtis Lofton | LB | Oklahoma |
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Lofton got moved inside for the last few games of the 2007 season from his SLB position, and I doubt he ever gets moved back. He's my favorite LB in this cl |
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