2024 Dynasty Rookie Sleepers

We all heard about how great the 2022 rookie draft class was. Then we heard how great the 2023 class is going to be. Now, I’ll be talking about the 2024 rookie class. Looking to rebuild in your dynasty leagues or just not winning right now? You’ve come to the right place for those who are rebuilding and think they are a year or two away from competing in your dynasty fantasy football leagues.

Many of us dynasty players know where we stand when it comes to the playoffs. Either you’re in or you’re out, it’s that simple.  Along with that, we know how strong the 2023 NFL Draft class is, but what about 2024? Many dynasty players don’t have an issue right now trading picks that are a little over a year out. We don’t know who stays or who goes in each draft class. Look at what Zach Charbonnet did last season and where he is now. 

Some of these players may stay for another year, while others will declare. Here are 25 players, in no particular order to keep an eye on for 2024.

Quarterbacks

Caleb Williams, QB, USC 

Former Oklahoma Sooners Caleb Williams followed then-Oklahoma head coach Lincoln Riley to USC. Just like he did at Oklahoma, he has the Konami code (rushing for you new to the term) ability that NFL teams look for. Along with his rushing upside, he has a great arm and solid wide receivers in Jordan Addison and Mario Williams. For the season, Williams has 3,712 passing yards, 442 rushing yards, and 44 total touchdowns.

He is making a name for himself to be the 1.01 in super flex drafts. Furthermore, if you think it’s just the wide receivers that are helping him, in Week 11 Williams went 14-for-26, 268 yards with three touchdowns and one interception. Sure it was against Colorado, but he can work with any receiver no matter the ability. 

Drake Maye, QB, UNC

A player who has been not only moving up in rankings but also in the Heisman discussion has been Drake Maye. Being said as the best freshman in college football is no truer statement out there. His scrambling ability and being able to throw the ball on the run are what make him stand out. Maye doesn’t throw flat-footed and can put the ball deep and accurately. I love his vision on ball placement as he leads his receivers perfectly to it almost every time. 

Quinn Ewers, QB, Texas 

The former 2021 #1 overall recruit originally was part of Ohio State but transferred to Texas. His career started as a basic dink and dunk to start. Many people didn’t see Quinn Ewers as one of the tops in the nation. Against Alabama, we were able to see what he is capable of. Ewers put those doubters to sleep.

He puts the ball in the right spot almost every time and his vision is better than most. He can read defenses well and doesn’t always look for his first read as he’s always on the move. He’s a risk-taking quarterback as he has six interceptions on the year. Another year in this offense and we could be looking at a 2023 Heisman candidate.

J.J. McCarthy, QB, Michigan 

Being a Michigan fan, I was excited to see J.J. McCarthy get the starting job over Cade McNamara this season. The rushing ability we saw in the 2021 season has not exactly carried over to this season. Jim Harbaugh tends to hold back this offense as they hide McCarthy’s flaws by relying more on the run game.

McCarthy can throw on the run, but his accuracy needs to improve before he goes to the next level. He has the arm that NFL scouts look for, but that accuracy is what kills him. Once he pinpoints this flaw, he could serve as a real threat at the next level. 

Tyler Buchner, QB, Notre Dame

It was fun while it lasted. Last season Tyler Buchner had wheels that made it fun to watch Notre Dame. As a Freshman, he would take the ball on his own and look like a roadrunner out there. Going from zero to 100 was a specialty to Buchner’s game as he had 46 rushes for 336 yards and three touchdowns.

Truly, this would carry into the 2022 season and it did. Buchner was taking the ball and taking the hits against Ohio State and Marshall. He was like Josh Allen and not afraid to use his body to gain the extra yard. Consequently, that’s what ended his season as he injured his non-throwing shoulder and his season is over. Keep an eye on him, especially if he transfers. 

Jaxson Dart, QB, Ole Miss

The pieces that you want in a quarterback are what Jaxson Dart has. The USC transfer is very raw but can be more of a backup than a future starter. His decision-making is what gets him in trouble, but if some team can refine it, there could be a chance this isn’t one of the last times you hear this name.

Tyler Van Dyke, QB, Miami (FL)

You will look at many 2023 rookie mock drafts and see Tyler Van Dyke’s name listed. 2021 and today’s version of Van Dyke is different in a bad way. He’s regressed more than I even expected. He started mediocrely but started to show flashes that we saw in 2021. I think Mario Cristobal has more to do with Van Dyke’s regression than himself. Look at what Justin Herbert looked like with Cristobal. Enough said and with Van Dyke being benched, look for him to transfer after this season. 

Running Backs

TreVeyon Henderson, RB, Ohio State

From the end of last (1,248 rush yds, 15TD, 6.8 avg; 27 rec, 312 rec yds, 4TD) to now ( 571 rush yds, 6TD, 5.3 avg; 4 rec yds, 1TD) TreVeyon Henderson has taken a step back. Don’t knock it as the kid has been dealing with injuries all season long. When healthy, Henderson still shows the burst and speed we all fell in love with. Consider this a forgettable season and look for a bounce-back coming in 2023.

Donovan Edwards, RB, Michigan

 If you paid attention at all to last season, Donovan Edwards jumped on my radar as he was the best pass-catching back on Michigan’s football team. Once the ball is in his hands, the kid is electric in speed. Going in tandem this year with Blake Corum, I was excited to see what he could do as Hassan Haskins went to the NFL. He has seen six more receptions (20) for the year compared to last season.

I think that’s more of changing to J.J. McCarthy as he doesn’t dump down to the running backs as he does to the right ends. He has great burst and speed and if he can work on his vision and learn to bounce outside, he could be one of the top backs of the class.

Braelon Allen, RB, Wisconsin

Another Big 10 running back I like here is Braelon Allen. As a freshman, he rushed for over 1,000 yards and once again surpassed that mark again this year. Wisconsin prefers to run the ball and run it again as Allen already has 1,121 yards and 10 touchdowns for the season. He has the size (6-2, 236 pounds) and the patience of a Le’Veon Bell when waiting for the hole to open. Once it does, he has the chance to take it to the house. He doesn’t have top-end speed (4.59 forty-yard dash) but can be a back that can easily get four to five yards every carry. 

Carson Steele, RB, Ball State

When looking at MAC players, you don’t get excited for them as most turn into rotational players, if not busts or not drafted at all. The 6-1, 215-pounder has long hair that flows like a cape behind him for 14 touchdowns on the season. Just like his freshman year, Steele has been seeing double-digit carries. This season though he has as many touchdowns (15) as the rest of the team has (18) to himself. No other running back has any touchdowns as it’s all been on Steele who has 289 attempts in 12 games. Small school kid to keep an eye on. 

Montrell Johnson, RB, Florida

If you are a fan of Dameon Pierce, then you’re going to love Montrell Johnson. He’s what you wish Pierce could have been. I feel like he’s being criminally underrated as he’s now had double-digit carries in his last six games. Furthermore, he’s a running back who isn’t afraid of contact and falls forward every time. He makes a great tandem back with Trevor Etienne. 

Raheim Sanders, RB, Arkansas

We could be looking at the RB1 of this class in Raheim Sanders. Known as “Rocket” he’s everything you want in a running back (6-2, 227 pounds) who can be a three-down back at the next level. His speed and his ability to do anything with the ball are phenomenal. You see him in that no.5 jersey and think of a Darren McFadden type of player. 

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Wide Receivers

Marvin Harrison Jr., WR, Ohio State

Acrobatic, insane, speedster. All these things are great ways to explain Marvin Harrison Jr.’s gameplay. As a sophomore, he has been filling in well for the injured Jaxon Smith-Njigba. He’s not even considered a sleeper after putting up 72 receptions for 1,157 (16.1 YPR) and 12 touchdowns. He did this all while recording ZERO drops for the season. Absolute beast.

Emeka Egbuka, WR, Ohio State

Another Ohio State wide receiver who has complimented Marvin Harrison Jr. is Emeka Egbuka. Who knows who the true WR1 on this Ohio State team is as both of these players are like current NFL rookies Garett Wilson and Chris Olave. Egbuka’s hands are like stick’em and top speed like no other. Go from zero to top speed in no time and can chase the ball down from anywhere. Could be up there with Harrison Jr. as two of the top 5 wide receivers in this class.

Ja’Corey Brooks, WR, Alabama 

Doesn’t ever seem to take long before an Alabama receiver makes it in. Ja’Corey Brooks continues to develop as a wide receiver who has solid speed and shows massive strength when making the catch. The Chemistry he and Bryce Young had this season will be one to remember and hopefully, we see Brooks continue on next season without Young.

Xavier Worthy, WR, Texas

Breaking out as a true freshman Xavier Worthy continued that into his sophomore year with 63 receptions for 676 yards and nine touchdowns matching his stats (62 rec, 981 rec yds, 12 TD) being the Longhorns WR1. Rumor has it that Worthy is going to enter the transfer portal in December when it opens. Additionally, it’s being said he is looking to go to USC. The connection he could have next season with Caleb Williams could be nuts and I’m here for it!

Beaux Collins, WR, Clemson

The flashes have been minimal this season, but when Beaux Collins gets the ball in his hands. After a promising-looking freshman season, Collins didn’t take that next step forward that I would like to see. A lot of it I feel had to do more with D.J. Uiagalelei who took a step back in his progression. Next year, we’ll see who will be starting at quarterback, but I’m sure Collins (22 rec, 373 yards, and five touchdowns) who missed time this year will bounce back.

Keon Coleman, WR, Michigan State

A wide receiver who is turning heads is Keon Coleman. Michigan State (5-7) may not have had the greatest season, but have something positive to look at for the young wide receiver. He caught my eye against the Michigan Wolverines with the high-point catches he made. Finally, he had a lot of down games this season but boomed when it mattered. 

Mario Williams, WR, USC

For an injury-riddled season, it has been pretty good for the young receiver. In nine games this season Mario Williams has 31 rec, 545 yards (17.6 YPR), and four touchdowns. His up-and-down stats will happen, but when he gets the ball, you know it.  His shiftiness and take-off top-end speed are worth keeping an eye on, especially once Jordan Addison leaves. Additionally, the curiosity of who could be on the field with him next season. This USC team is going to be fun to watch. 

Kaden Prather, WR, West Virginia

It’s been quite the up-and-down season for Kaden Prather. What started as an “it’s there, just need a little bit more” never repeated week to week. We were able to see an eight-reception game for 109 yards and a touchdown making up for over 20% of his overall stats. 

The 6-4, 211-pound receiver fell more to the WR3 for West Virginia yet is second on the team (52) in catches. With Sam James (Sr.) moving on and unsure of Bryce Ford-Wheaton (Jr.) to return, Prather could be forced into the WR1 role.

Troy Franklin, WR, Oregon

From a generic offense that was so run-heavy by Mario Cristobal (coincidence?) to a Dan Lanning face-paced offense, what we expected from Troy Franklin this year has hit. Bo Nix transferred from Auburn to Oregon and even increased his stock in the 2023 NFL Draft. Curious to see who will be throwing to Franklin next season but Love the direction of this offense. Franklin will be exciting next season too.

Adonai Mitchell, WR, Georgia

What looked good to start the season, has only been shut down since then with a high ankle sprain. Many looked at Adonai Mitchell to continue from his 2021 (29 rec, 426 yards, four touchdowns) success as a freshman. It started well against Oregon as he was able to catch a ball behind him along with a highlight reel comeback to somehow catch the ball. Finally, I’m hoping we get to see him here before the season’s end.

Tight Ends

Brock Bowers, TE, Georgia

For having one of the best seasons for a freshman in the SEC, Brock Bowers is continuing that phase leading all Georgia pass catchers with 46 receptions, 645 yards, and five touchdowns. This 6-4, 230-pound tight end can just play all over the field. From playing inside or outside, he is a threat no matter what. All in al, he should easily be a first-round pick that we’ll be talking about a lot in the future here. 

Ja’Tavion Sanders, TE, Texas

For a player his size (6-4, 249 pounds) Ja’Tavion Sanders is fast and moves so well you wouldn’t believe it. Watching him is like seeing a giant among boys. He’s a great blocker and can also be used in the screen game along with the deep game. With 49 receptions, 577 yards, and five touchdowns to go with his name, he’s pushing Brock Bowers for the TE1 of this class. 

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