2 linebacker entering the draft, and Joe Woods' 4-2-5 defense in Cleveland is a great fit for his range and coverage ability. Ojulari joins a Giants defensive line that will welcome him with open arms, as their need for an elite edge across from Leonard Williams is going to be a massive key to improving their defense. Tarron Jackson, DE, Eagles21. With Hunter out, Yannick Ngakoue led last year's team with just 5 sacks -- and he only stuck around for 6 games. Ojulari has been the Giants biggest offseason standout. Pro Football Network, LLC. Farley comes with big injury questions. Tennessee brought back LB Jayon Brown on a 1-year deal this offseason. Having played the 2020 season with the likes of Justin Houston, Al-Quadin Muhammad, Denico Autry and Tyquan Lewis as their primary starters on the edge, the Colts were in need of a fresh face to take over for the future. Jaelan Phillips DE, Miami Dolphins: Phillips shined at Miami last year, racking up 15.5 tackles for loss and eight sacks. Without further ado, lets dive into the IDP rookie rankings! Pro Football Network strives to passionately deliver purposeful, captivating, and exceptional football content. The full Top 30 is listed below, with a couple of write ups on some of my favorites. This guy looks like a 3-down, cross-category contributor. 1. Christian Barmore DT, New England Patriots: Barmore didn't do a whole lot over the first half of the 2020 season, but he was a monster for Alabama down the stretch. Viper Gear. 5. Nick Niemann, LB, Chargers20. JOK slipped to Round 2, but he still landed in a great spot for immediate opportunity. In 2021, I consider Darius Leonard, Devin White, Roquan Smith and Blake Martinez to be the Tier 1 linebackers for 2021. Parsons then opted out last season. 5. Zhongzheng District. Then he opted out last season. The Cardinals drafting Collins at pick 16 in the has concerned IDPers, namely those rosteringIsaiah Simmons and Jordan Hicks. Jaelan Phillips, Miami 20.4%#FFIDP. Odeyingbo delivered 20 tackles for loss in 20 games over the past 2 seasons. An ideal situation for one of our IDP rookies, Paye joins a defensive line in Indy that is in desperate need of a top-tier edge rusher. Joe Tryon*, TB -71.9. This service is intended for adult audiences. He stands just 62.5 and 261 pounds, though. One of the most impressive things about Ojularis 91.7 pass-rush grade this season is that he did it against the top competition in the country playing in the SEC. 2. This allows edge rushers to hold their NFL value no matter what kind of scheme theyre drafted into. Wagner has been one of the most consistent IDPs since entering the league in 2012, but he's dropped a tier - although he's still an LB1. That sets Abram up with the better fantasy outlook in new DC Gus Bradley's defense. By adding John Johnson in free agency and getting their second-round pick from last year, Grant Delpit, back healthy, along with Ronnie Harrison, the Browns have the players to make a dime defense work. 2021 IDP Rankings. Talanoa Hufanga, USC 86.8 2022 Fantasy Football Rankings powered by FantasyPros ECR - Expert Consensus Rankings. In addition, the Panthers were looking to add physicality to the secondary, and Horn fills that void with his rare combination of speed and size. If that means that I have to reach a little bit to get my guy something I was more than happy to do with Jeremy Chinn last year then I will do it. 6) Hamsah Nasirildeen, S, New York Jets7) Jaycee Horn, CB, Carolina Panthers8) Talanoa Hufanga, S, San Francisco 49ers9) Paulson Adebo, CB, New Orleans Saints10) Jamar Johnson, S, Denver Broncos. Do you focus on the big names who landed in Round 1? I'll also exclude cornerbacks from these rankings. Best of all for his outlook, Ogundeji landed in a Falcons defense that desperately needs edge-rushing help. Moehrig landed in a good spot for immediate opportunity, but he'll also likely be more of a FS to Johnathan Abram's SS. Andre Mintze, EDGE, Broncos29. ???? Jones didnt have amazing grades at South Carolina, but compared to the rest of the linebacker room for the Rams, he may as well be Ray Lewis. 9. Mosley. He added another 5 in his 2nd season and defensed 29 passes for his career. Who are the top 10 defensive linemen in the 2021 IDP rookie rankings? 3) Divine Deablo, S, Las Vegas Raiders. A fresh face and versatile safety like Hufanga could be a catalyst for improving this 49ers secondary, even if its in 2022 after Tartt departs in free agency. Even though he was the last taken among the 4, Samuel might have the clearest path to immediate starting duty. I doubt that Bill Belichick and Nick Saban didnt discuss this before New England traded up for the former Alabama product, so Im not overly concerned. The Cowboys found a phenomenal value with their fourth-round selection of Jabril Cox. But there are also rookies who hit the proverbial jackpot, landing on teams where there is a clear path to snaps (and opportunities to pile up stats) early on. He plans to go by his given 1st name in the pros. After being named the best defender in college football last season, Collins will provide an immediate upgrade to the defense, especially considering his pass-rush and coverage ability, where he received grades above 90.0 last season with Tulsa. He wasn't the most talented safety drafted in 2021. Print. If his positional designation doesnt change on your fantasy platform, then hell be an absolute cheat code when he beats out Jarrad Davis and Blake Cashman for a starting job. Kwity Paye, IND 85.8 Barmores slide out of the first round of the NFL Draft was one of the more surprising things to happen on Day 1. Hamsah Nasirildeen S, New York Jets: This ranking comes with a sizable caveatthe Jets have stated that Nasirildeen will switch to WILL linebacker at the NFL level. But he didn't post big numbers at Washington, and will likely need time to develop in the pros. Jaelan Phillips lands on a Dolphins team that provides him with one of the best opportunities among all defensive ends in this class. 4) Andre Cisco, S, Jacksonville Jaguars. Neither distinguished himself vs. the other in stat production at OSU. But the former Notre Dame standout was my No. Quickly find the free-agent gems, pull the trigger on the perfect trade & make the right start/sit decisions. Theres no reason for Addison or Hughes to play over 600 snaps again this year, considering theyre both well into their 30s. Jaelan Phillips*, MIA 87.6 Target safeties over cornerbacks, as they have more opportunity to pile up stats and score fantasy points. Azeez Ojulari, EDGE, Giants7. Garret Wallow, LB, Texans16. Grabbing an edge defender at the end of the first round was the right move for the Buccaneers, in my opinion. A member of the Pro Football Writers of America and Fantasy Sports Writers Association, Gary was the winner of the 2017 and 2019 FSWA awards for Football Writer of the Year. Micah Parsons may be the exception but where he lines up and who drafts him ultimately dictates his value. 2. 1 IDP player for 2021? He flashes good footwork and a varied release package at the line of . The chance to make an impact is there, considering the lack of talent behind Denvers starting safeties. Davis was one of my biggest rookie IDP winners after the NFL Draft, as I have no doubt that he can be an IDP star right away in 2021. Carlos Basham is a first-round talent who the Bills were able to select in Round 2. If Vic Fangio wants Browning to play more of an inside linebacker role, then I think his value goes up. He looks like a strong player with multiple moves and a high motor. I covered Owehs ability to play all three downs in my recent my guys article for rookie IDPs heading into this draft, and theres a very good chance that Oweh will be able to showcase that talent in Baltimore. 37. Phillips has some of the best pass-rushing numbers among the first-round edge defenders in this class, as laid out in the Twitter thread below, but he is also one of the best run defenders of the group. 4. Werner also checks in above-average in those categories -- just not as far above as his college teammate. Rest of Season. Wallow -- who arrived at TCU as a safety -- amassed 287 tackles over the past 3 years, including 32.5 tackles for loss and 8.5 sacks. Turners 10.5 tackles for loss and 5 sacks in just 5 games last year -- plus 11 career passes defensed -- point to the upside New Orleans is trying to mine. Keep Reading! Odafe Oweh, EDGE, Ravens10. Rashad Weaver, DE, Titans20. 7. Carlos Basham, BUF-90.7 Kwity Paye DE, Indianapolis Colts: Paye is a great story and showed immense athletic potential at Michigan, even if the production didn't consistently match it. He lost 3 total games last season to COVID and a knee injury that also kept him from testing in predraft season. The Cardinals quickly erased any questions about Collins' initial role by announcing that he'll take over the "Mike" job that had belonged to Jordan Hicks. Predicting fantasy football sleepers for the 2021 NFL season. He averaged a strong 0.8 tackles for loss per game over the past 3 years. Davis has proved that he can be a tackling machine as a starting linebacker he led all Power Five defenders in total tackles in 2020. He didn't translate that speed-size combo to much college production, notching just 8 total sacks and 20.5 tackles for loss across 4 years at Florida State. Micah Parsons, LB, Cowboys3. Tyson Campbell, CB, Jaguars. Dallas struggled to apply pressure to opposing quarterbacks last season. 6) Levi Onwuzurike, DT, Detroit Lions7) Dayo Odeyingbo, DE, Indianapolis Colts8) Payton Turner, DE, New Orleans Saints9) Joe Tryon, DE, Tampa Bay Buccaneers10) Carlos Basham Jr., DE, Buffalo Bills. Ojulari racked up 12.5 tackles for loss and 9.5 sacks in 10 games last year, earning Pro Football Focus 2nd-highest pass-rushing grade among 325 draft-eligible edge defenders. 1. So theres a chance Parsons comes cheaper next offseason than this year. Nick Bolton ILB, Kansas City Chiefs: Bolton isn't the fastest linebacker in the Class of 2021, but he's a hard-nosed, productive young linebacker with solid instincts. Moehrig finds an unfortunate landing spot in Las Vegas, where he is likely to play more of a deep safety role in Gus Bradleys single-high coverage scheme. Cowboys 1st-round pick Micah Parsons: 94.8 run-defense grade in 2019. Jacksonville drafted C.J. With individual defensive player dynasty league drafts slated to start soon, Pro Football Focus ranked the top 50 IDP Dynasty rookies. ESPN already has Werner penciled in as New Orleans MLB starter. Derrick Barnes, LB, Lions12. On the field, Phillips delivered 15.5 tackles for loss and 8 sacks in 10 games in his lone Miami season. Despite waiting until Round 2 to address the position, the Giants landed a guy that some evaluators deemed the best pass-rusher in this class. But if we can trust the reported 4.7-second 40 time, that would give the 276-pounder at 113.1 speed score. If I were Rousseau, Id be a little nervous. Tony Fields II, LB, Browns15. Detroit jettisoned LB Jarrad Davis this offseason and currently has Jahlani Tavai and Jalen Reeves-Maybin penciled into starting roles. Too Early 2023 Redraft Rankings. Im here to help shoot me a message on Twitter (@EricNMoody) with any questions. Which young players are facing increased opportunity? Only Bostic saw full-time duty for more than 6 games last season. All Rights Reserved. Rousseau certainly lands in a nice spot for his development as an NFL player, although it may not be nearly as lucrative as some of the other edge defenders in Year 1. ??? He is likely to open the season as the starter next to Anthony Hitchens. He is certainly capable of earning a starting job in Denvers so-so linebacker corps. Ernest Jones, LB, Rams17. 10. Nick Bolton, LB, Chiefs6. He lost his freshman year to an ACL tear and had 2 back surgeries in the past year. Here are the top-50 Dynasty Rookie Rankings for skill-position players for dynasty enthusiasts to consider as the 2022 NFL and fantasy season is now open for business. Copyright 2019-2023. When it comes to awards, there is only one Oscars for the fantasy football industry. Hell also bring versatility to the 49ers defense, which is excellent for Hufangas fantasy value. He amassed 198 tackles over 2 starting seasons at Missouri, including 16.5 tackles for loss. TOP 25 ROOKIE IDP FOR 2021. Trevon Moehrig was one of the most valued prospects in this draft class. The harsh reality is that many of these youngsters will never see the field in an NFL game that counts. In Denver, Browning doesn't appear headed for a 2021 starting gig. Watch the show here: https://t.co/xzQ2IcejBt, Kyle Odegard (@Kyle_Odegard) April 30, 2021. Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah, LB, Browns5. At arguably fantasy's most fungible position, I'll let short-term outlook do some sorting here. Werner totaled 185 tackles (111 solo), 16 tackles for a loss, 13 passes defensed, 4 forced fumbles, and 4 sacks in four seasons at Ohio State. Rice posted a 65th-percentile speed score (101.4) in pre-draft testing, though, and then landed in a good situation for opportunity. Our early 2021 Dynasty Rookie Rankings. This is a weak class at DT, which adds value to Barmore. If you want to take Davis as the first linebacker in your rookie drafts, I would have a hard time arguing with you. The prototypical safety for todays NFL can tackle and cover, and thus, should be an instant contributor for Las Vegas in 2021. 7. That spot afforded just half playing time or less to Alex Anzalone over the past couple of years. They're still looking for a suitable replacement for Everson Griffen to play opposite Danielle Hunter. Jaycee Horn CB, Carolina Panthers: That a cornerback (even one as talented as Horn) cracks the top seven rookie defensive backs is more an indictment of the safety crop than an endorsement of the first defensive player drafted in 2021. Opportunity is crucial when it comes to IDP success, and the opportunity couldnt be greater for the Rams third-round pick. Azeez Ojulari, NYG-89.4 Richie Grant S, Atlanta Falcons: Grant wasn't the first defensive back drafted in 2021. Even in his 6-game finale, Basham notched 5 sacks and 4 forced fumbles. Both land in good situations for immediate opportunity. Carlos Basham Jr., DE, Bills7. Trevon Moehrig S, Las Vegas Raiders: Coming out of TCU, Moehrig was widely regarded as the No. Then Smith earned 1st-team All-America honors in 2019 with 14 sacks, 14 hurries, 21.5 tackles for loss, 5 forced fumbles and 4 passes defensed. At 63, 274 pounds, he delivered the edge class 2nd-best speed score (115.2), trailing only Odafe Owehs ridiculous testing. Weekly Rankings. Then the Falcons traded back out of the spot in which Denver drafted RB Javonte Williams and made Grant the 2nd safety off the board at Pick 2.08. In addition to running a sub-4.4-second 40 at his pro day, Parsons delivered strong results in the 3-cone drill and broad jump. But Perkins will be worth tracking after he notched 32 tackles for loss across 3 seasons at Oklahoma. Divine Deablo, LB, Raiders22. Von Miller injury highlights a season of woe among Buffalo Bills IDPs. Phillips moves up one spot from his previous ranking thanks to landing on a team that provides one of the best opportunities among all edge defenders in this class. These rankings do not include the incoming rookie IDPs, who will be added after the NFL Draft. I no longer see a reason to reach for Basham ahead of other edge players in this range. LB50. Please note that we have no control over how frequently the experts update their rankings. ***DOWN*** 17. Rousseau showed plenty of promise in his lone full season of college action. No Cleveland LB reached 80% snap share for the 2020 season, and only B.J. Elerson Smith, LB, Giants (likely to move to LB)18. Barmore delivered 8 sacks, 3 forced fumbles, 3 pass deflections and 9.5 total tackles for loss in his final Alabama season. Even if Farley never gives us a meaningful NFL season, your roster will be OK. He checked in below-average in speed score, though (91.8). Dynasty IDP DL Rankings. This has been a common thorn in the side of IDPers for a very long time. Get it here! Zaven Collins, LB, Cardinals2. The following rankings are based on true position IDP leagues, meaning edge rushers will be categorized as such, not as linebackers even when they're deemed to be playing in a 3-4 defense. DISCLAIMER: This site and the products offered are for entertainment purposes only, and there is no gambling offered on this site. Hamsah Nasirildeen is an excellent tackler and solid in coverage. He has the potential to finish the season as the Defensive Rookie of the Year. PFFs Fantasy Strength of Schedule (SoS) metric provides a league-wide, season-long view of opponent matchups for each fantasy position. Snaps are likely to be few and far between for Basham in Year 1, but if he can produce like he did in college, even on a limited opportunity, he can become a name were all familiar with sooner rather than later. Browns decision makers said they were surprised to have a shot at him in Round 2 -- where they moved up to get him -- and most observers shared that shock. And how will it all affect your fantasy football lineup? Andre Cisco was super productive in his three seasons at Syracuse. Ossai might be blocked initially by Hendrickson and Sam Hubbard, but dont be surprised if he works his way into the rotation soon. 7 Public Market, Rochester, NY 14609 | 833-333-7238, Type in the box above or press ESC to close. Adetokunbo Ogundeji, DE, Falcons12. Other sites will tell you they won some outlier award in which only 9 other sites entered. Dont overthink it. However, choosing Tryon over some of the other options on the board, like Azeez Ojulari, felt a bit like a reach given that we havent seen him play since 2019 when he posted just a 71.9 pass-rush grade.That being said, Tryon joins a pretty thin edge rusher group in Tampa Bay, where Jason Pierre-Paul and Shaquil Barrett are no doubt going to see the bulk of the snaps. 1. Im dinging him more, though, for landing in a Dallas LB corps that still sports Jaylon Smith and Leighton Vander Esch. Hes a clear winner on the size-speed front. Bresee was 247 Sports' No. ??? Editors Note: Dont forget to download the NBC Sports EDGE app to receive real-time player news and updates. Gay may still end up being the best coverage linebacker on this team, but Bolton is not necessarily lacking in that regard, having managed a 90.4 coverage grade in 2019 for Mizzou. While defensive line rooms can become crowded, I dont think this one will remain crowded for long, as Rousseau has the physical tools and pass-rushing skills to find his way onto the field in 2021. Still, the former Bulldogs star appears to have all the tools necessary to be an impactful 3-4 rush linebacker in the pros. 3. Dallas defense was one of the worst in the NFL in 2020. Richie Grant profiles well as a starting safety in Falcons defensive coordinator Dean Pees scheme. Let's try to figure out Cody Barton and then get to 8 waiver-wire options looking to help your fantasy football lineup. However, Buffalo's second-round pick has a tall ask ahead of him to work his way into any kind of prominent role defensively before 2022. Hubbard may be leaving in free agency after this year, and Ossai fits really well as his replacement if this is the case. Starting with South Carolina cornerback Jaycee Horn (who went eighth overall to the Carolina Panthers) and concluding with Houston linebacker Grant Stuard (this year's "Mr. IDP-wise, that would be a good thing. O n fantasy football calendars, rookie drafts are still taking place. 2021 IDP Rookie Rankings | Defensive Line, 2021 IDP Rookie Rankings | Defensive Backs. Rashad Weaver, Pitt 21.1% Before that, he spent 3 years racking up cross-category production at North Dakota State. Tennessee obviously felt comfortable enough to take him in Round 1, and Im not worried about the risk for dynasty purposes. This ranking is so you dont forget about him and snag him near the end of drafts. Davis had 100+ tackles in his only season as a consistent starter. He played in 24 games at Syracuse, recording 136 total tackles (94 solo) and 13 interceptions. He'll have to up his coverage game in the pros to earn significant playing time. 100.0. After ranking 50 of the top IDPs before the draft, its time to revisit those ranks and see how draft capital and landing spots may have affected the rankings. But Smith otherwise looks very interesting. Owusu-Koramoah looks like the best bet to lead the 2021 crew in playing time. Blog most successful club in the world idp dynasty rookie rankings2021. The Chargers dumped Casey Hayward this offseason and return just-OK starter Michael Davis on the other side. He might sit higher on this list if the Baltimore landing didnt mean a LB designation for most league-hosting sites. Chris Rumph II, DE, Chargers (chance he changes to LB)15. Being a first-round pick, Tryon should get every opportunity to see the field over the likes of Anthony Nelson and other Bucs backups. Heading into a dynasty rookie draft that includes superflex and IDPs? Based on our award-winning projections, an axis of data points give insights far deeper than a ranking, Round-by-Round Draft Strategy Guides, Sleepers, Undervalued Players, Busts and Handcuffs. And he tore an ACL in his final high school season. 6. After the lost season, he moved to CB in spring 2018 and proceeded to deliver 6 INTs and 25 passes defensed over 2 years as a starter. He brings above-average speed score (103.8) and delivered tremendous final-season production. He's good enough in coverage to play, he'll be targeted a lot opposite Marshon Lattimore and the 6'1", 198-pounder can tackle. Detroit no longer has Jarrad Davis on the roster, and the only other linebackers they have are Jahlani Tavai, Jamie Collins, and Jalen Reeves-Maybin. He led the Big 12 in TFL and forced fumbles (3), en route to 1st-team all-conference honors. Earnest Brown IV, DE, Rams23. Max Roberts, Boston College 22.9% For more details on the players and deeper dives at each position, check out our offensive rankings and IDP rankings. The 2021 NFL draft is in the books. Edge-rushers drafted by teams that run three-man fronts in base sets could be classified as linebackers by some IDP providersa move that would strip them of much of their fantasy value. On tape, Ossai doesnt look like a LB moved to the edge. Thats basically the edge for Horn over Surtain on my board. Trevor Lawrence, Jaguars. Despite floating around college (he began at UCLA) for 5 years, hell be just 22 when his rookie campaign begins. Derrick Barnes finds himself in an excellent landing spot with the Lions ripe with opportunity. Gregory Rousseau*, BUF -80.7 Zaven Collins ILB, Arizona Cardinals: Collins is an athletic freak who has drawn comparisons to Brian Urlacher, and he could easily wind up the top rookie LB from this class. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-USA TODAY Sports. Who's the No. Depending on your league scoring and format -- as well as your roster construction -- you could even skip over Paye and the next edge defender for my 5th LB, if youd like. Smith put up back-to-back seasons with pass-rush grades above 91.0 in his two years at UAB. It is our belief that you should take any dynasty IDP rankings or ADP as a singular piece of your draft strategy. With both Jayon Brown and Rashaan Evans currently set to become free agents after this season, theres reason to believe that at least one of those two starters wont be back in 2022. But there frankly isn't a ton of difference between how these first-year players slot in dynasty IDP leagues and how they would in redraftsat least in this writer's opinion. Talanoa Hufanga S, San Francisco 49ers: Hufanga is something of a throwback playera thumping downhill run-stuffer of a box safety who could even play some subpackage linebacker. Given his draft capital, Nasirildeen will have an opportunity to start but likely as the strong safety for the Jets since they dont really have anyone on their roster right now, outside of Sherwood, who fits that role. So its possible he steps right in and fills the void left by edge rusher Matt Judon. And who are simply the best bets at each position? Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah - OLB, Cleveland Browns. Here's a no-nonsense set of rankings. Nick Bolton - ILB, Kansas City Chiefs. Command your entire draft with a dynamic tool synced to your league. We'll see whether his build and skill set add up to NFL starting potential or if he settles in as just a special-teams guy. He'll lose value in most leagues if that happens. #IDP How the Rd.1 EDGEs stack up against each other (THREAD)@PFF pass-rush grade since 2019: 1. ??? However, if Fangio wants him to be more of an edge rusher, he'll see fewer opportunitiesplaying behind Bradley Chubb and Von Miller. 4. Holland was the first safety selected in the 2021 NFL Draft and is one of the most versatile defensive backs in the class. Holland opted out of 2020, but he could immediately fight Bobby McCain for a starting job next to Eric Rowe if he proves ready. Ernest Jones ILB, Los Angeles Rams: This is a situation where opportunity is even more important than talent. January 9, 2022; funny things to accomplish; jimmy butler nba finals stats; Hello and welcome to The IDP Guru, the one-stop-shop for all your IDP Fantasy Football needs. 3. After a redshirt season and light use in 2017, he tallied 7.5 sacks and 10.5 tackles for loss in 2018. Dayo Odenigbo, IND-83.0 6. Odafe Oweh landed on a Ravens team with a robust history of developing edge rushers. The season before, he collected 8 sacks among 12.5 tackles for loss in 13 games. At 284 pounds, a move to end could be in his future. Who are the top linebackers in our IDP rookie rankings for 2021? So the IDP rookie rankings that follow are geared toward that format. The third-round pick out of Georgia has a strong chance to see the field for the Titans it just might be in 2022. will switch to WILL linebacker at the NFL level. Odeyingbo will require patience if you draft him. In Buffalo, he finds an experienced defensive staff with as good a chance to help him reach his ceiling as any group in the NFL. After seeing almost daily posts on the upcoming offensive rookie class, I'm curious how everyone rates the upcoming defensive That included 10.5 -- 5.5 sacks -- in just 6 games in 2020. Payton Turner, NO 84.1 I wouldnt expect either of those players to be NFL starters for much longer, but they are still effective enough pass-rushers to cut into Rousseaus playing time as a rookie. Joseph Ossai, DE, Bengals6. Carlos Basham Jr., DE, Bills. Well, Sherwood, one of my guys, is certainly going to be flying under the radar in early rookie drafts, but as training camp opens and reports start coming out, I would not be surprised to hear that he is in contention to start at linebacker next to C.J. The injury kept him out of pre-draft testing. 10. Pete Werner ILB, New Orleans Saints: The Saints may well have reached a bit (stunner) when they drafted Werner in Round 2. Ja'Marr Chase, Bengals. Hes also shown how productive he can be in a versatile safety role, as hes managed more total tackles (259) than any other safety since 2018. Obviously, the team didn't know at the time of any of those signings that it would be drafting a corner inside the top 10. He could play a substantial role early in his rookie season as wellthe depth chart ahead of the former Missouri standout isn't exactly stacked. 4. 23 defensive stops (2nd among draft-eligible safeties) Talanoa Hufanga is known for his aggressive playstyle. Greg Newsome II, CB, Browns38. Jonathon Cooper, OSU 20.8% At just 220 pounds, he's a below-average speed score prospect (90.2, 25th percentile). ???? Bill Belichick should certainly know how to leverage Barmore's skills. Collins racked up 25 tackles for loss -- including 7.5 sacks -- across 3 seasons (32 games) at Tulsa. I certainly understand that having a defensive back this high in the rankings could be a reach, but if Im leaving my rookie drafts without Grant I am not going to be happy. Let's look at that, which LBs might be ready to help you most in the fantasy football playoffs and much more. Rice's stat production didn't stand out across 4 years at Georgia. Bolton goes to the same defense that drafted Wille Gay Jr. in the same round (2nd) just a year earlier. The Dolphins' defensive back room is one of the more crowded positional groups for any team in the NFL at the moment. He delivered 54 tackles, 19.5 tackles for loss and 15.5 sacks as a redshirt freshman for Miami in 2019. 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