2023 Dynasty Rookie Superflex Big Board: Top 24
The 2023 NFL Draft has finally come and gone. After a long and grueling offseason full of rumor and speculation, it’s finally here. Dynasty rookie draft season. Here, I’ll be giving you my 2023 Dynasty Rookie Superflex Big Board: Top 24.
When preparing for a rookie draft, having access to draft rankings and tiers can be extremely helpful. With this knowledge, you can evaluate each player’s worth and make your own assessments more easily. You can choose which players to target and when to draft them strategically by knowing where your board differs from the consensus.
Additionally, by identifying picks within a specific range that you dislike, you can plan accordingly and potentially trade those picks or target different players within that range. This could give you an advantage over other drafters who might not have the same information at their disposal or might not be as deliberate in their approach.
That is why we are here today, to be more deliberate in our approach. I will be presenting to you my four round board with 12 honorable mentions at the end. Of course, these rankings are based on Superflex PPR, feel free to tinker with them yourself when drafting in a less vanilla format. With all of that said, let us begin with Tier 1 and the clear 1.01.
Tier 1
Bijan Robinson – Running Back, Atlanta Falcons
The prince who was promised. Bijan Robinson is a marvel in a time when running back talent is valued lower than ever by the NFL. He is undoubtedly the best prospect at his position since Saquon Barkley in 2018. Additionally, he held a remarkable 39% missed tackle rate on his 599 touches through his three years at Texas. Now that he has been drafted eighth overall to the Atlanta Falcons, he is in line to continue his reign of gridiron dominance. All in all, he is the unquestioned 1.01 in all rookie drafts.
Tier 2
Bryce Young – Quarterback, Carolina Panthers
He’s Deshaun Watson in the body of Doug Flutie. Within the pocket, he is very elusive and creative in maneuvering pressure. As the QB1 in 2023, this Alabama product holds the school’s single-season records for passing yards (4,872) and passing touchdowns (47).
As far as negatives go, his only red flag is his outlier size profile. However, this limitation has yet to hinder his ability to see over the trenches to make reads and anticipatory throws. All in all, his efficiency and underrated running ability should yield early returns on your Superflex rosters.
Anthony Richardson – Quarterback, Indianapolis Colts
A Madden-created player is the best way I can describe the athlete that is Anthony Richardson. The world was made aware of his presence by his highlight plays at Florida, and was reminded yet again at the NFL Combine where he earned a 10.00 all-time RAS score. Furthermore, his rushing prowess will make slotting him into your lineups a viable option the second he is announced as the Colts’ starter. This is because of the floor that rushing yards from the quarterback position can provide.
Overall, Richardson has a long road ahead in developing his instincts and post-snap processor as a passer. On that note, he did show clear week-to-week improvement through his 2022 campaign. However, if he can hold that trajectory he will be a household name before long.
Tier 3
CJ Stroud – Quarterback, Houston Texans
Stroud is the most efficient pure passer in the class bar none. His elite ball placement will give him the edge he needs at the next level to make waves. Although he is inconsistent under pressure, flashes of brilliance have appeared. The most notable instance was in his game against Georgia in the 2022 College Playoff. He can run but has not shown an inclination to do so, therefore I will have him a hair behind his contemporaries in Young and Richardson.
Jahmyr Gibbs – Running Back, Detroit Lions
While he lacks the frame to be a true workhorse back, he has the receiving capabilities to be a difference-making player for your PPR leagues. With his elite speed and soft hands, Gibbs will prove to be an excellent check-down weapon for Goff to utilize. All signs are pointing up for his future outlook as well after the Lions decided to use their 12th overall pick on him. This move virtually secures his chance at leading this offense for years to come.
Tier 4
Jaxon Smith-Njigba – Wide Receiver, Seattle Seahawks
As a surprise to no one, Jaxon Smith-Njigba was the first receiver drafted in this class. After a strong sophomore campaign in which he put out over 1,600 yards, he ended up missing the 2022 season with a lingering hamstring injury. This injury is no cause for concern, and I fully expect him to come into the league as a reliable slot option in Seattle from day one. While he may never reach the upper echelon of dynasty rankings, he will be a perennial high-end volume option for your PPR leagues.
Jordan Addison – Wide Receiver, Minnesota Vikings
Addison has some similar notes as his contemporary in Smith-Njigba. Additionally, he dominated the scorecard as a sophomore at Pittsburg. his 2021 efforts earned him the Biletnikoff Award. This drew the attention of USC where subsequently transferred to play with the crown jewel of the 2024 rookie class, Caleb Williams. He did not perform to the same level he did as a sophomore, but this will not deter me in rookie drafts. It most certainly did not deter the Vikings from taking him 23rd overall, finalizing a run on wide receivers on night one of the draft.
Quentin Johnston – Wide Receiver, Los Angeles Chargers
Johnston represents a rarity in this draft class. That rarity is his size coming in at 6’3. Not only does he have size, but he also has the speed and agility to make would-be tacklers look silly. However, he is not quite the physical specimen many had hoped for him to be, but his athleticism is still notable. The real issue with his profile is that he does not know how to use his frame yet.
Overall, Johnston will be a unique player in the league as he is more of a threat with the ball in his hand as opposed to when the ball is in the air. Additionally, he compliments the Chargers’ passing game perfectly by bringing an element of yard creation that Mike Williams or Keenan Allen simply cannot. He will have an early chance to break through the depth chart and into your fantasy lineups.
Tier 5
Devon Achane – Running Back, Miami Dolphins
Achane is known for his speed and explosiveness as a runner, as well as his ability to contribute as a receiver and return specialist. His low playing weight makes his contact balance nonexistent, though I believe him to be the exception to the rule about size at the position. I absolutely love his landing spot on the Dolphins and will be all over him at the end of the first in my rookie drafts.
Will Levis – Quarterback, Tennessee Titans
He’s an above-average QB talent with subpar production for what would be preferred out of a first-round rookie pick. However, after being taken 33rd overall by the Tennessee Titans, he will get a chance to play football sometime in the near future. His rushing ability should be able to lift his fantasy floor during his early starts. Hopefully, he can adapt as a passer, as this will be the key to unlocking the staying power required to make this selection worth it. If he does not, the market will quickly sour on the quarterback already pegged in as the next great bust by the dynasty community.
Zach Charbonnet – Running Back, Seattle Seahawks
Charbonnet is an effective bruiser with the speed to make house calls. He is large enough to carry a heavy workload and has soft hands needed for check-downs and screen passes. However, he lacks a true route tree to expand on. Overall, I think he is falling into a Seattle offense built to win games from day one. This offense is armed to the teeth with a plethora of talent.
One such talent is Kenneth Walker, a very talented runner in his own right who was in the top five dynasty running back rankings coming into the 2023 offseason. No need to sugarcoat it, this situation is muddy and incredibly gross, but the draft capital invested here cannot be denied. Accordingly, I will have Charbonnet as a mainstay within the late first round.
Zay Flowers – Wide Receiver, Baltimore Ravens
As one of the most agile players in the class, he is very sudden in and out of his breaks in routes. The aforementioned suddenness carries over to when the ball is in his hands. Despite his short stature and the lack of elite long speed, he showed the ability to win at all levels of the field in college.
Flowers will be a fine weapon for the Ravens but do not take the kool-aid that that big draft media is trying to give you. He is not an alpha wide receiver. However, he will be a more than functional Z receiver for the Todd Monken offense in Baltimore. Now that he has the draft capital, he will have ample opportunity to score fantasy points for us.
Tier 6
Dalton Kincaid – Tight End, Buffalo Bills
This older prospect has the prototypical size for a receiving threat out of the traditional tight end alignment or from the slot. He brings to the table the ability to highpoint the ball, catches balls through heavy traffic, and has a complete route tree to boot. On top of all of this, he tracks the ball better than most of the receivers in this class.
Kincaid is my top tight end, a ranking that is only solidified now that he is a Buffalo Bill. Though he may have to share time with Dawson Knox out of the gate, he will prove quickly to be the superior receiver out of the two.
Jonathan Mingo – Wide Receiver, Carolina Panthers
This WR plays with physicality beyond his frame, yet lacks the nuance and speed to separate, along with getting too caught up in hand-fighting to beat his man down the field. A unique size and skill combination that will be best suited to advantageous one on ones schemed to his favor in the league. He is automatically above Laviska Shenault in Charlotte and will be a fun weapon for the new quarterback in town, Bryce Young.
Michael Mayer – Tight End, Las Vegas Raiders
Mayer was widely regarded as one of the best tight ends in college football, and he played an important role in Notre Dame’s offensive game plan. He was a dependable receiver capable of making big plays down the field, and he was also an effective run blocker. He will continue to do this for the Raiders, although his athletic limitations will keep him from reaching top-three tight-end status.
Kendre Miller – Running Back, New Orleans Saints
An explosive athlete for his size, with the ability to remain efficient with a feature-back workload. He is not a fluid receiver and looks inept with the ball in the air at times. Regardless of this cap on his ceiling, his ability when handed the ball will pave the way for an excellent fantasy career as a Saint. He will have to earn the job over the newly signed Jamaal Williams, as this draft capital doesn’t give him the immediate edge over the veteran in the room. Though, in the meantime, he will be a fine rotational back in your second running back slot.
Josh Downs – Wide Receiver, Indianapolis Colts
A two-year producer who was the primary benefactor of one of the 2024 stud prospects in Drake Maye. Downs created space and separation from the slot for his tenure at UNC, proving a reliable option at all levels. He is limited in terms of where he can be lined up on the offense, which is why I think he slipped into the third on draft night. However, he is awesome in that role, breaking ankles from the slot. I have every reason to believe he will continue to do so at the next level catching passes from Anthony Richardson.
Tier 7
Rashee Rice – Wide Receiver, Kansas City Chiefs
Although Rice is more of a possession receiver than a deep threat and is more of a threat in the middle of the field due to his aggressive demeanor and propensity for gaining yards after the catch. He plays with a fluid, balanced style that helps in eluding defensive backs. The Chiefs have made the executive decision to bring him into the building in the second round of the NFL Draft. He will be a receiver for them in the same vein as JuJu Smith-Schuster. Overall, his physicality should be a nice enough yin to Kadarius Toney’s explosive yang.
Jayden Reed – Wide Receiver, Green Bay Packers
A true jack-of-all-trades master of none. He is a natural runner with the ball in his hands and can be deployed on any level of the field, although he lacks high-end speed. Additionally, he provides another much-needed weapon to the Jordan Love-led offense. I believe he should earn his way onto the field early with little competition in the way to be their starting Z receiver.
Sam LaPorta – Tight Ends, Detroit Lions
The latest tight end product out of Iowa is a converted receiver who has the skill set to prove it. LaPorta is a willing but inept blocker, who doesn’t play to the advantage of his frame at the catch point. Additionally, he has reliable hands and smooth routes which should be enough for him to earn a starting role in the NFL.
LaPorta is the latest addition to the electric Detroit Lions offense. Moving forward, he should be an excellent weapon for offensive coordinator Ben Johnson to utilize.
Tyjae Spears – Running Back, Tennessee Titans
This late riser is a joy to watch. It’s easy to see how he amassed a cult following before introducing himself to the NFL world in Mobile at the Senior Bowl. He falls forward at the end of runs and ran routes from the slot showing off his versatility. The primary concern with his profile is his strength of competition and his lack of high-end speed. Additionally, he has two prior ACL tears, causing him to be without an ACL in one knee. If that wasn’t enough, he has osteoarthritis in that same knee.
Unfortunately, the implications of an injury history imply a short career is likely here. However, with the Titans signaling an intention to move off of Derrick Henry soon, I am cautiously eager to invest in him with hopes of selling high before the wheels fall off.
Tank Bigsby – Running Back, Jacksonville Jaguars
Despite what the name infers, he is a human and not a tank. Bigsby was forced to create yards for himself with his elite lateral agility and contact balance behind an ineffective offensive line. He can be a mainstay of your fantasy team if given the workload in the NFL. However, that is unlikely now that he is slotted behind Travis Etienne. Overall, Bigsby will be a solid handcuff with some touchdown upside in Doug Peterson’s fast-paced offense.
Roschon Johnson – Running Back, Chicago Bears
As the second fiddle to the golden boy, Roschon did not wow on the stat sheet. However, his burst and reliable hands showed through enough to put him on the radar of NFL scouts. Overall, his passing-down acumen along with his size-adjusted athleticism should be enough to secure him a role in a committee out of the gate for the Chicago Bears.
Cedric Tillman – Wide Receiver, Cleveland Browns
One of the true X receivers in this class, this late-bloomer dominated SEC corners at the catch point on all levels of the field. He lacks the high-end speed and quick twitch agility you’d see in a more versatile player, his role at the next level will be limited to the boundary. Despite this limited role, he may still hold some upside for fantasy points after landing with the Cleveland Browns. This is because they are looking to bring their offense into the 21st century by utilizing a pass-heavy approach.
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