Another LB over Parsons? Want more fantasy football analysis and news. Jordan Smith, EDGE, Jaguars27. That basically matches the 87th-percentile number that Jaelan Phillips put up (113.2). Gary Davenport is a Senior Staff Writer at Fantasy Sharks, an NFL and Fantasy Football Analyst at Bleacher Report and a contributing author and Associate Editor at Football Diehards. 5. Dayo Odeyingbo, DE, Colts10. Owusu-Koramoah looks like the best bet to lead the 2021 crew in playing time. 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. He'll have to up his coverage game in the pros to earn significant playing time. Hubbards strength has been his ability to make tackles and function a decent run defender while still getting after the passer when needed. 91.7 pass-rush grade (1st among SEC defenders) He checked in below-average in speed score, though (91.8). TOP 25 ROOKIE IDP FOR 2021. 7 Public Market, Rochester, NY 14609 | 833-333-7238, Type in the box above or press ESC to close. Grabbing an edge defender at the end of the first round was the right move for the Buccaneers, in my opinion. 4. He opted out of the 2020 college season due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but Tryon will immediately see snaps in the rotation as a rookie. With that in mind, and assuming a fairly common scoring setup that favors tackles, here's a breakdown of the top 10 rookies at each of the three main IDP positionsand a listing if the top 25 IDPs overall in 2021. Jamar Johnson S, Denver Broncos: When he was forced into action by injuries at Indiana last year, he seized the opportunity, displaying excellent athleticism and the versatility that NFL teams covet in today's safeties. 2021 IDP Rookie Rankings | Defensive Line, 2021 IDP Rookie Rankings | Defensive Backs. Hes a clear winner on the size-speed front. After seeing almost daily posts on the upcoming offensive rookie class, I'm curious how everyone rates the upcoming defensive Opportunity is crucial when it comes to IDP success, and the opportunity couldnt be greater for the Rams third-round pick. 0.0. The Cowboys might well decline the 5th-year option on LVE -- well find out this month -- given his health issues. Levi Onwuzurike, DT, Lions18. Without further ado, lets dive into the IDP rookie rankings! #IDP How the Rd.1 EDGEs stack up against each other (THREAD)@PFF pass-rush grade since 2019: 1. 2021 Dynasty Rookie Superflex Cheatsheet with IDPs. If he's ready, Cisco could push Jarrod Wilson for the FS job. 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. 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. ???? The former Gamecock grabbed just 2 INTs across 3 college seasons but defensed 25 passes in 30 contests. Print. The Rams added another *shrug*-level prospect to their ILB corps in Round 3. 9. The Cardinals drafting Collins at pick 16 in the has concerned IDPers, namely those rosteringIsaiah Simmons and Jordan Hicks. Recent comments from Browns new defensive coordinator Joe Woods, pre-draft rankings of this defensive line class. There's certainly a chance he becomes just another lackluster LB in Cleveland. ??? 7. 1) Kwity Paye, DE, Indianapolis Colts2) Jaelan Phillips, DE, Miami Dolphins3) Odafe Oweh, DE, Baltimore Ravens4) Azeez Ojulari, DE, New York Giants5) Gregory Rousseau, DE, Buffalo Bills. He has proven to be an asset in run defense and in coverage, while also bringing decent pass-rush skills to the table. Jaylon Smith's contract and uneven play could also make him a potential cap casualty as soon as 2022. 2. 6. But he tore his Achilles in pre-draft workouts, so his rookie year will likely be truncated at best. It is our belief that you should take any dynasty IDP rankings or ADP as a singular piece of your draft strategy. Owusu-Koromoah wasn't the first linebacker taken in the 2021 NFL Draft but his landing spot puts him on a path to rising potential. K.J. Nick Bolton, LB, Chiefs6. But the 6'3", 234-pounder topped 100 total tackles last year at Kentucky and will all but certainly be a Day 1 starter at WILL linebacker in the nation's capital. 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. 10. Michael Fabiano. 16. In case you hadnt seen, this is Penn States Jayson Oweh. Our early 2021 Dynasty Rookie Rankings. Patrick Jones II, DE, Vikings11. And how will it all affect your fantasy football lineup? Barmore delivered 8 sacks, 3 forced fumbles, 3 pass deflections and 9.5 total tackles for loss in his final Alabama season. Update: Parsons has not been slow to find a top role, as I feared. No Cleveland LB reached 80% snap share for the 2020 season, and only B.J. Watch the show here: https://t.co/xzQ2IcejBt, Kyle Odegard (@Kyle_Odegard) April 30, 2021. Deablos upside in IDP is intriguing when you consider his size and physicality. 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. 7. On the field, Phillips delivered 15.5 tackles for loss and 8 sacks in 10 games in his lone Miami season. He has the potential to positively impact Carolinas press coverage in 2021. Collins stands 6-5, 260 and delivered a 105.3 speed score (70th percentile for the position). These dynasty rookie rankings balance the likelihood of each rookie player in terms of both immediate fantasy production early on in their careers versus their long-term fantasy ceilings. Levi Onwuzurike DT, Detroit Lions: Another player who opted out of the 2020 season, Onwuzurike possesses plus athleticism and the potential to be a disruptive three-tech tackle in the NFL. The harsh reality is that many of these youngsters will never see the field in an NFL game that counts. However, the competition he faced was not as strong in the Group of Five, and we only saw him for a little more than four games. 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. Throughout the article, Ill provide my reasoning and rationale for the top 10 dynasty options at each IDP fantasy position group: DL, LB, and DB. All Rights Reserved. -. He is certainly capable of earning a starting job in Denvers so-so linebacker corps. He tied for 9th in the class in final-season solo-tackle share (10.9%) and ranked 6th in total-tackle share (14.5%). Research past fantasy performance with sortable player stats including PFF-exclusives like aDOT and fantasy points per opportunity. Jaquiski Tartt has been floating along, not really doing anything special since the 49ers took him in the second round back in 2015. The Colts director of scouting Morocco Brown compared his skill set and athleticism to former Giants third-round pick Justin Tuck. 7. I dont think there is a safety in this class who is in a better position to produce as a rookie than Grant, especially when you consider his draft capital and the Falcons' depth chart. Given how much trouble Johnathan Abram has had staying healthy, he could see action sooner rather than later. Guerrero, Alonso, Olson, Freeman, and Goldschmidt all sit in the top 35 and are well deserving of those rankings. Surtain looks like he has the toughest path to an immediate top-3 role among the first 3 CBs drafted. 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. Pete Werner, LB, Saints11. Zhongzheng District. The "let's throw it all against the wall and see what sticks" approach clearly enhances the opportunity available to Wallow. I'll also exclude cornerbacks from these rankings. The 4th-round pick delivered the 18th-best relative athletic score ever among DEs. Ranking the best individual defensive players for the 2021 fantasy football season, broken down by traditional position. 1. Drafting a talent like Barmore in defensive tackle-required leagues is a nice advantage to have for years to come at one of the more volatile positions. As long as Ojularis knee checks out, which it sounds like it will, then he should be a lock to make the Giants starting defense this season. Tony Fields II, LB, Browns15. ???? Jamin Davis - OLB, Washington Football Team. Rice's stat production didn't stand out across 4 years at Georgia. Christian Barmore, DT, Patriots8. Basham was one of the most productive edge rushers in college compared to the rest of his peers in this class and a player who always felt perfect for the Bills. The 1st CB off the board at #8 overall, Horn lands in a Panthers defense that should have him starting right away. LB50. 1. The 2021 NFL Draft has concluded, which means those participating in IDP dynasty leagues are preparing for rookie drafts. Oweh to the Ravens feels like the most perfect match for him to succeed right out the gate as an NFL rookie. The Raiders got another winner in Divine Deablo. PlayerProfiler also gives Browning a 96th-percentile burst score and 94th-percentile agility score off his athletic testing. So the IDP rookie rankings that follow are geared toward that format. 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. He stands just 62.5 and 261 pounds, though. Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoahs skill set is perfect for the NFL. New Orleans must have seem something it likes in Turner, but early snaps could be hard to come by behind Cam Jordan and Marcus Davenport. This has been a common thorn in the side of IDPers for a very long time. At least 2 of the 1st-round edge defenders figure to carry LB designations, and several of them look more like developmental prospects than . By DS Staff 10:05am EDT 5/4/21. While it may not be an every-down role or even a full-time box role, I believe the Browns will get Owusu-Koramoah in positions to succeed as much as possible, similarly to how the Panthers utilized Jeremy Chinn as a rookie. Paye, meanwhile, has been consistently improving his game while at Michigan, boasting an 87.1 pass-rush grade this past season, which contributed to an 86.3 overall grade. Pro Football Network, LLC. Please remember these or any other rankings are merely a starting . 6. Buddy Johnson, LB, Steelers23. Jamar Johnson has real potential to become a significant producer on the Broncos defense. If you're looking long term, then any of the Round 1 corners could go 1st among the group. Chauncey Golston, DAL-71.5 pic.twitter.com/I3nnteSpCP. These safeties and cornerbacks (DB) could be worth drafting early. Two Colts' defenders find themselves inside the top 50. You can follow Gary on Twitter @IDPSharks. Jones projects to be more of a developmental edge in Minnesotas defense despite the third-round draft capital. Who is Shaquille Leonard taking snaps from? 3. 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. 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. The Dolphins found a star in Jevon Holland. Derrick Barnes finds himself in an excellent landing spot with the Lions ripe with opportunity. But Davis should quickly earn full playing time. At arguably fantasy's most fungible position, I'll let short-term outlook do some sorting here. It is home to most of the national government buildings of the Republic of China (Taiwan), including the Presidential Office, the Executive Yuan, the Control Yuan, the Legislative Yuan, the Judicial Yuan and various government ministries. 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. Ossai might be blocked initially by Hendrickson and Sam Hubbard, but dont be surprised if he works his way into the rotation soon. Kareem Jackson isn't getting any younger in the Mile High City. PFF graded him the top pass-rusher in the country among all draft-eligible interior linemen. All the skill in the world isn't much good to a young linebacker or safety who is buried on the depth chart. 8. Even if Farley never gives us a meaningful NFL season, your roster will be OK. We'll have to watch Perkins' position designation. 37. The Jaguars edge-rusher depth gets very thin after their starters. Isaiahh Loudermilk, DE, Steelers22. Like every other edge/LB prospect to this point, Tryon supplied an above-average speed score (103.5). The 1st round of the 2021 NFL Draft gave us 6 edge players vs. just 3 off-ball LBs. There's nothing really separating this quartet of corners, all of whom got selected between Pick 26 and Pick 47 overall. #IDP Top pass-rush win rate for draft-eligible P5 edge defenders since 2019 (min. 6. He lost 3 total games last season to COVID and a knee injury that also kept him from testing in predraft season. Holland opted out of 2020, but he could immediately fight Bobby McCain for a starting job next to Eric Rowe if he proves ready. PFFs Fantasy Strength of Schedule (SoS) metric provides a league-wide, season-long view of opponent matchups for each fantasy position. Tennessee brought back LB Jayon Brown on a 1-year deal this offseason. Smith arrives as a 6'6, 255-pound edge defender in a scheme that's likely to get him a LB designation in fantasy. So the IDP rookie rankings that These dynasty rookie rankings balance the likelihood of each rookie player in . As a result, Barnes will be competing for a three-down role. 100.0. Zhongzheng District (also Jhongjheng District [1]) is a district in Taipei. Predicting fantasy football sleepers for the 2021 NFL season. But a quick glance at the Falcons depth chart shows that he'll most likely be a starter out of the gateand that's all that really matters. 24 defensive stops (T-3rd among SEC EDs)#FFIDP #NFLDraft2021 pic.twitter.com/BnOoGZrykM. He brings above-average speed score (103.8) and delivered tremendous final-season production. Weekly Rankings. As a result, he's raw as a prospect and will be a situational player behind Trey Hendrickson and Sam Hubbard for the foreseeable future. However, if Fangio wants him to be more of an edge rusher, he'll see fewer opportunitiesplaying behind Bradley Chubb and Von Miller. Rookie SuperFlex and IDP Combo Rankings 2021. At 284 pounds, a move to end could be in his future. And his 9.98 Relative Athletic Score not only led all LBs in this class, but nearly reached the scales limit (10.00). It says something about his upside, though, that he still came off the board 5th among edge defenders (22nd pick of Round 2). With the draft seemingly an eon ago and the final weekend of preseason action upon us, the NFL regular season is almost here. Jaelan Phillips lands on a Dolphins team that provides him with one of the best opportunities among all defensive ends in this class. 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. 1 Prospect in the Country in 2020, and he paid off immediately, but he has missed some time the past two seasons. The Best Landing Spots and Fantasy Outlooks for the Top 7 Free Agent QBs 7.7% missed tackle rate (7th among draft-eligible safeties) Being a first-round pick, Tryon should get every opportunity to see the field over the likes of Anthony Nelson and other Bucs backups. He had to wait until Round 2, but the former Alabama lineman still went 1st at the position -- 6th in the round to New England. Farley earned 1st-team All-ACC honors in 2019, led the conference in PDs (16) and returned 1 of his 4 picks for a TD. A DE in high school, Ossai opened on the edge at Texas. 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. 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. Wonnum (Round 4) and Kenny Willekes (Round 7), Minnesota spent a 3rd-round pick on Jones and then a 4th-rounder on Janarius Robinson. Odeyingbo will require patience if you draft him. Trevon Moehrig S, Las Vegas Raiders: Coming out of TCU, Moehrig was widely regarded as the No. Derrick Barnes, LB, Lions12. 6. (And really tall.). Ernest Jones ILB, Los Angeles Rams: This is a situation where opportunity is even more important than talent. The evolution of the EDGE designation could deliver BIG value in your fantasy football draft. I suspect that he will see his fair share of snaps in the box with an ability to rack up tackles while also showcasing his playmaking ability as he flies to the ball on every play. ?79.9 overall @PFF grade (4th among Big 12 EDs) Janarius Robinson, DE, Vikings13. Smiths contract says hell likely remain a full-timer at least through 2022. 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. Azeez Ojulari OLB, New York Giants: Ojulari was widely regarded as a first-round talent before medical concerns caused him to drop into Day 2. Ja'Marr Chase, Bengals. Plus, it allows you to easily track your favorite players. But if he does that, sees playing time and maintains his safety eligibility, there could be quite a bit of "loophole" value to be had. 9. Although he didnt match Gays 98th-percentile speed score and checks in slightly smaller, Bolton was a team leader and savage tackler in college. Outside of T.J. Watt and Alex Highsmith, there arent many options that will keep Roche from seeing some decent playing time. Cisco can fill that void immediately. 8 Joseph Ossai DE, Cincinnati Bengals: Ossai began his collegiate career at Texas as an off-ball linebacker before transitioning to edge-rusher in 2020. 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