Do you have spare arms and legs just laying around? If so, you can still afford a 2023 1^st round rookie draft pick. Also, I need to alert the authorities. Some will tell you now is the time to buy, but the truth is many knew this class was good for at least a year. During all the off-season talk going into your 2022 rookie drafts, it was about how the 2023 class was going to be so much better. While the better talent lay in the year after, many people were not patient.

You have maybe one or two teams that loaded up on 2023 future picks. So rather than wait for it to be clear as day, let’s take a peak behind the curtain at what is coming around in 2024. Why settle for a 2023 2^nd round pick that a playoff team makes the 2.10 when you could push for their 2024 1^st instead? They are “all in” so they don’t care about a year and a half from now, and more importantly, about these 2024 dynasty rookies.

Take last year for example. In 2021, while people were debating which Ohio State receiver was best, and whether or not Treylon Burks was the next Calvin Johnson. Some were diligently adding pieces for the draft after. Names like Bijan Robinson, Kayshon Boutte, and Bryce Young were names that got people excited. Other names were also Spencer Rattler, Eric Gray, and Quentin Johnston. Two years before is a time you can invest in the draft.  But to be clear, things can still change in two years. They were going for those picks this time a year ago and before. That being said, if you want to find sections of this class to look for, this is where the strengths look so far.

Quarterbacks

The quarterback position for this 2024 rookie class has a definite top two at the moment. Caleb Williams (USC) and Quinn Ewers (Texas) have a dynamic similar to the two big names in the 2023 rookie quarterback class. Williams transferred from Oklahoma and followed Lincoln Riley to USC. Paired with Jordan Addison, Williams has flourished in the system and is already putting his name in Heisman conversations.

Ewers, an Ohio State transfer, threw well before his recent shoulder injury and even looked to be leading Texas to upset Alabama before the injury occurred. Both quarterbacks look prolific and to be high-profile draft picks. This class, in comparison to 2023 looks to be equal at the top, with the potential for greater depth at the 3-5 spots. If anything, this class should look similar to the 2020 or 2021 rookie quarterback class.

Additional Names

JJ McCarthy (Michigan), Kyle McCord (Ohio State), and Drake Maye (North Carolina).

2023 Potential Holdovers

DJ Uiagalelei (Clemson), Anthony Richardson (Florida), and Tanner McKee (Stanford).

Running Backs 

This 2024 rookie running back is looking very star-studded and is already comparable to the 2023 rookie class. TreVeyon Henderson (Ohio State) is already in the same category as Bijan Robinson. He is a complete back and that alone is a lightning rod of attention in the 2024 class.

Braelon Allen (Wisconsin) looks like AJ Dillon’s clone as a man amongst boys. Will Shipley (Clemson) shows a very complete game and in other classes would be considered a top pick. Raheim Sanders (Arkansas) looks special as a talent with great burst and solid decision making leaving him to be a potential highlight on any given play. This class goes toe to toe with 2023. It has the potential to be stronger even at the running back 4-6 range in comparison.

Additional Name

Devin Neal (Kansas)

2023 Potential Holdovers

Jase McClellan (Alabama), Treshaun Ward (Florida State), and Lew Nichols III (Central Michigan).

Wide Receivers

The 2024 rookie draft class at wide receiver looks to be an extremely strong position much like the 2022 and 2023 classes appear to look. That being said, the depth of this class is still fairly unknown. Xavier Worthy (Texas) is a complete receiver whose game reflects that of someone you can already lock in as a top-10 pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.

Marvin Harrison Jr. (Ohio State) has amazing round separation and ball-tracking skills that he should continue the family name for quite some time at the NFL level. On that note, we also have Emeke Egbuka (Ohio State) who has really shined during Jaxson Smith-Njigba’s injury absence. Egbuka has become a reliable option for CJ Stroud and a vacuum for receptions in a loaded Ohio State offense. Beaux Collins (Clemson) is also doing amazing work right now with his ability to get off the line and how he catches the ball actively, seldomly cradling the ball or relying on catches against his torso.

Additional Names

Troy Franklin (Oregon), Ja’Corey Brooks (Alabama), and Mario Williams (USC).

2023 Potential Holdovers

Rome Odunze (Washington), Brendan Rice (USC), and Johnny Wilson (Florida State).

Tight Ends

Brock Bowers (Georgia) is the only name needed for this list. Every other name is speculation. Bowers has great speed for being a kaiju and the film does more than my words can do to describe it. He is a traditional tight end, so inline blocking is a non-issue. Also like a traditional tight end, he takes reverses 75 yards for a touchdown. Wait, that’s not normal. Not saying he is good, but any rookie draft he falls outside the top five is an absolute robbery. Even with this class looking as loaded as it does, Bowers stands out in this 2024 draft class.

For trades in your leagues right now, there are two main priorities, Win the league or get 2023 picks. While both are great options, the attention to them is one that will lead you to find no discounts in that department. So work on getting those projected mid to late 2024 1^st round picks now, in order to get some of the amazing talent listed above. For many leagues, the price equivalent of a present year 2^nd is the same as the year after’s 1^st rounder, regardless of what player you are targeting in 2023, it appears there is an arguably better player already waiting in the 2024 dynasty rookies.

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