Top 50 Dynasty Football 1QB Rookie Rankings (2024)

The 2024 NFL Draft is rapidly approaching, and this year’s class is dominated by talented quarterbacks and wide receivers. This article is about the top 1QB rookie prospects for dynasty fantasy football leagues. We’ll be breaking down the Top 50 rookies to keep an eye on for this talented 2024 NFL Draft class. More importantly, for your dynasty football leagues.

Top 50 Dynasty Football 1QB Rookie Rankings

It’s important to note that while most of the listed prospects play wide receiver, the running backs and tight ends can be value picks as the wide receivers are pushed up the board. Marvin Harrison Jr. has been the prospective first-overall pick in these leagues for some time. However, there are worthy talents behind him, some of which may even challenge him for the top spot. Let’s discuss the current top 50 rookie prospects for our dynasty fantasy football purposes in 2024.

1. WR Marvin Harrison Jr.

In 2024, wide receiver talent reigns supreme with so much to offer from the position. This class will have plenty of receivers drafted, with none more discussed than Marvin Harrison Jr. leading up to the draft. He’s likely to be the first wide receiver drafted this year, and that fact should also be true in dynasty drafts. He can accelerate a rebuild and give a team drafting first a base at the wide receiver position.

2. WR Malik Nabers

The team drafting second will likely be taking another talented wide receiver, with former LSU Tiger Malik Nabers having shown speed and playmaking while in college. Nabers should become a best ball darling with his big play ability and could find himself involved in top 15 fantasy football wide receiver discussions quickly. Ultimately, he’s a worthy consolation for a team that doesn’t get Harrison Jr. at first overall.

3. TE Brock Bowers

The best tight end in college the last few years, Georgia’s Brock Bowers finally will be headed to the NFL, and our dynasty teams starting lineups. He offers a mismatch at the tight end position with his speed and route running while providing secure hands for the quarterback he is paired with. This rounds out the top three in a talented receiving class.

4. QB Caleb Williams

The first quarterback taken in single quarterback leagues is likely to also be the first overall pick in 2024. Caleb Williams‘ ability to take over a game with his athleticism and creativity should eventually become a set-it-and-forget-it option in fantasy. All things considered, he is a worthy pick in the top five due to his rushing floor and fantasy ceiling. Check out where he’s going in our latest 1QB dynasty rookie ADP.

5. WR Rome Odunze

This class is all about the ball catchers with Rome Odunze rounding out as the third receiver in the top five. Odunze improved each year for the Huskies and offers good physicality and route running at the position. Hopefully, he gets drafted to a team that has a quarterback with a big arm, as Odunze is a downfield threat at his best.

6. WR Brian Thomas Jr.

Both Brian Thomas Jr. and Nabers stepped into productive roles this past season for the Tigers. This year, and over the last few years, we’ve seen talented NFL-ready receivers come into the league and produce quickly. In the end, Thomas Jr. could be one of those assets in the first round of rookie drafts.

7. WR Adonai Mitchell

Texas wide receiver Adonai Mitchell is a bit of a boom-or-bust prospect due to his size, and the fact that his college game logs leave a bit to be desired consistency-wise. He had big games for the Longhorns and when he was at Georgia, but will need to do it game to game and week to week at the next level. If he can prove that he can do it each week, Mitchell can be a Tee Higgins-type asset.

8. QB Jayden Daniels

The second quarterback to be taken here goes after his college wide receivers in single-quarterback leagues. Daniel’s offers a dual threat and he is coming off a Heisman campaign. All that’s left to be seen is how highly he can be taken and where that fit lands him in dynasty circles long term.

9. RB Blake Corum

The top fantasy rookie running back will be a heated discussion even following the draft in April, but Michigan’s Blake Corum has a lot of production behind his name. His college production may have already secured Day 2 status for him in the draft. If he gets a decent spot on Day 2 of the NFL Draft, plenty will draft him in the top 10 due to his pedigree and the lack of perceived rushing talent in the class.

10. RB Jonathon Brooks

As was just said, the top running back discussion will remain until the very end. One name who could’ve secured himself as the top rusher is Texas running back Jonathon Brooks had he not suffered an ACL injury. He may start the year on the PUP but could come on strong towards the end of the year. Expect a team to take him on Day 2 and for him to be off the board early in the teens of your rookie draft.

11. WR Troy Franklin

Troy Franklin is fast and will likely show out at this year’s NFL combine, cementing himself at worst as an NFL second-rounder. He offers plenty of room for growth and upside as the WR5-7 in the class, a worthy investment for a competing team.

12. QB Drake Maye

Drake Maye deserves to be a first-rounder, even in single-quarterback leagues. He has impressive arm talent and will likely not last longer than the first three picks of the NFL Draft. He will provide security at the quarterback position and should be a safe logical pick at this point in the draft.

13. WR Ladd McConkey

Ladd McConkey could find himself sneaking into the NFL’s first round, which may end up with him taking over Franklin or Brooks on this list. He could very well be a PPR savant for a team in need of a slot receiver, and that would be an invaluable pick in the late first round.

14. WR Roman Wilson

McConkey and Michigan’s Roman Wilson are the two wide receivers who I believe could find themselves creeping up this list post-NFL combine. They both offer high football IQs and good hands. These are two players who should become secure flex assets for us dynasty managers, at the very least.

15. TE Ja’Tavion Sanders

Ja’Tavion Sanders would be the top tight end in 2025 and the top fantasy tight end in most rookie classes. He offers superior athleticism at the position and extends plays. Speaking of athleticism, be sure to watch Sanders at the 2024 NFL Scouting Combine. Additionally, he lines up as a wide receiver more often than not and should provide plenty of catches for fantasy managers.

16. WR Xavier Worthy

The last of the big-time Texas prospects is wide receiver Xavier Worthy, a quick and agile option that should be gone no later than the second round. He’s a downfield threat who will hopefully get stronger after a couple of NFL seasons, but he offers a lot of upside that you usually don’t find in the second round of rookie drafts.

17. RB Trey Benson

The running back position starts to be addressed here right around the middle of the second round in rookie drafts. Florida State’s Trey Benson offers strength and speed and is one of the final rushing prospects who could be a three-down threat at the next level.

18. RB Braelon Allen

Wisconsin’s Braelon Allen added some receiving skills to his game in 2023 and should be a worthy project for his NFL team. He currently compares to a Tyler Allgeier type at this stage, a strong zone rusher who can bowl through defenders when headed downhill.

19. RB Audric Estime

Two of the strongest downhill rushers in the class are listed back to back, with Audric Estime offering a similar skillset to the previously mentioned Allen. He should be a late Day 2 or early Day 3 NFL pick and should find himself in a goalline role if he’s to succeed at the next level.

20. QB J.J. McCarthy

J.J. McCarthy is likely the fourth first-round quarterback in April, and that is what secures his spot as a top-20 asset. He shouldn’t be taken as high as the others because he may need the most development of the four, but he should eventually be a starter. How much McCarthy can provide for fantasy is yet to be seen, with his landing spot being the most important ingredient in that equation.

21. RB Jaylen Wright

Tennessee’s Jaylen Wright was an impressive rusher for the Volunteers and should provide some solid depth for the NFL team that drafts him. He could find himself as a Day 2 selection in the 2024 NFL Draft, which may give him a bit of a bump to this 21st prospect rank.

22. WR Malachi Corley

Malachi Corley has come on during the draft process and improved his stock above names such as Xavier Legette and even Keon Coleman. Overall, he provides a lot for his build and should be a worthy second-round selection in dynasty rookie drafts.

23. WR Keon Coleman

Our second Florida State product, Coleman has found a bit of shine wear off from early on in the college season. He still offered touchdown upside early after his transfer from the Michigan State Spartans. However, he may need a year of learning an NFL system before he produces.

24. WR Ja’lynn Polk

Ja’Lynn Polk benefitted greatly from having talented players around him at Washington. Still, he’s a big-framed receiver who made plays when called upon. However, it’s yet to be seen how he does with more defensive attention and volume.

25. RB MarShawn Lloyd

USC running back MarShawn Lloyd had his best college season in 2023 and should find himself as a Day 3 pick in the fourth or fifth round. If he finds a good landing spot and can find a backup role sooner than later. Finally, he could very well exceed his current draft stock in fantasy football and more important, in dynasty fantasy football rookie drafts.

26. RB Mar’Keise Irving

Now we start to get into running backs who have a bit more holes in their game or offer mainly a receiving threat. Mar’Keise “Bucky” Irving offers just that, as he should be a change of pace back at the next level who gets touches in the passing game.

27. WR Javon Baker

UCF’s Javon Baker offers a lot of speed and similarly to Corley, has found his stock rise during the pre-draft process. Maybe he can even improve his stock during this week’s combine and future team workouts. If so, Baker as a Day 2 pick would likely become a top 24 asset in single quarterback drafts.

28. WR Devontez Walker

The next few wide receivers have seen their draft stocks go down during this pre-draft process, but UNC’s Devontez Walker still offers a lot of physical upside for the next level. The issue with the receivers in this class is not size. However, once 10-15 wide receivers have been drafted earlier, figuring out and maneuvering a player’s possible role becomes tougher to project.

29. WR Johnny Wilson

A tall wide receiver, FSU’s Johnny Wilson doesn’t seem intent on switching positions for the next level. Notably, he looked smooth and capable at Senior Bowl practice. In the end, he could be a worthy dart in 1QB dynasty rookie drafts.

30. WR Xavier Legette

Xavier Legette led the South Carolina receiving attack in 2023, and despite measuring in slightly shorter than expected at the Senior Bowl, Legette offers a threat at the next level. Figuring out whether he can garner starting snaps all comes down to his landing spot.

31. WR Ricky Pearsall

We continue talking about wide receivers, and Florida’s Ricky Pearsall is a slot player who will likely be a Day 3 selection. With so many wide receivers already taken in the draft, Pearsall only falls due to the abundance of talent at the position. He could find himself in a role just as the previously listed receivers could.

32. RB Cody Schrader

Let’s switch it up and talk Missouri transfer Cody Schrader, a running back who improved each year at the collegiate level. Additionally, he may be a Day 3 selection. However, his toughness and between-the-tackles capabilities can lead this player to a depth role in the league.

33. RB Kimani Vidal

Troys Kimani Vidal led the Sun Belt in rushing in 2023, and he should be a luxury Day 3 selection for a team that needs versatility from their rushing depth. Vidal is young and with plenty of skills to still mold, he could be a dart late who becomes flex-worthy long term.

34. WR Jalen McMillan

Washington is providing plenty of talent in this 2024 draft class, and Jalen McMillan is a worthy PPR threat from the slot position. A good route runner and smooth player, he should provide solid IQ and a depth option at the next level.

35. WR Brenden Rice

USC and NFL legend Jerry Rice‘s son Brenden Rice is likely to be a Day 3 selection, maybe even as early as the fourth round. Ultimately, he will be drafted, even if it’s for name-value alone, and should be a solid route runner over the middle for whoever takes him.

36. QB Bo Nix

Bo Nix could be a Day 2 selection and should be in the mix for a third-round pick in single quarterback leagues. The top tight ends are gone, the running back position isn’t strong at this point in the draft, and so many wide receivers have already been selected.

37. RB Frank Gore Jr.

Frank Gore Jr. should provide strength and be able to find some touches in his first NFL seasons. He provides solid speed and power from a Day 3 selection and is a worthy dart late in drafts.

38. RB Jase McClellan

These running backs all have flaws at this point, but few of these players have the speed that Alabama’s Jase McClellan possesses. All things considered, you could do worse than taking a rusher with pedigree at this point in your rookie drafts.

39. RB Dillon Johnson

Speaking of pedigree, the National Championship participant Dillon Johnson is a running back who could ascend further into the draft season. He’s as good as the rushers toward the Irving and Schrader tier. However, we’ll have to see what sort of capital and role he receives coming off an injury from this past Winter.

40. WR Malik Washington

Malik Washington is a speedy wide receiver who will be the second or third receiver that a team takes in the draft. He has the talent to find a role eventually, but it will take a couple of years and off-seasons in the league.

41. WR Moose Muhammad

The former NFL player’s son, Moose Muhammed is looking to make a name for himself at the next level.  Overall, he certainly possesses some route-running skills. However, will likely be taken after about 20 other wide receivers in the class.

42. RB Blake Watson

Speedster Blake Watson caught a lot of footballs while playing at Old Dominion and then for Memphis this last season. He’s not the largest prospect, but taking a shot on a player who can provide in the receiving game is okay at this point.

43. QB Michael Penix Jr.

The final quarterback on this list is Washington’s Michael Penix Jr., who provided solid throws for the previously mentioned McMillan, Polk, and Odunze. He projects as a Day 2 pick and more of a long-term backup at the pro level, but you never know when it comes to Day 2 quarterbacks. In the end, it could work out for him.

44. TE Ben Sinnott

Kansas State tight end Ben Sinnott should provide a well-balanced receiving and blocking skillset for the team that drafts him. He should see the field early in his career, and that could allow him to offer receiving production for dynasty managers.

45. RB Isaiah Davis

Our last six picks feature plenty of rushers and tight ends. Running back Isaiah Davis is a Day 3 talent who is worth a dart late in rookie drafts. At this point in your rookie drafts, he’s worth taking a shot on.

46. TE Dallin Holker

Michigan State’s Dallin Holker should offer some receiving at the next level, but when it comes to tight ends, it’s all about opportunity and how quickly they can assimilate to the next level. Holker could offer some decent late-round value in your rookie drafts.

47. TE McCallan Castles

McCallan Castles offers a big target at the tight-end position and should be a Day 3 prospect that we monitor throughout Spring. He is a receiving threat first and foremost, which is all we can ask for from the position in fantasy football.

48. RB Isaac Guerendo

This former Badger and Louisville Cardinal showed grit and receiving ability throughout his college career. These running backs late may fall out of our rookie drafts, so be aware of these talents on the waiver wire.

49. RB Dylan Laube

Dylan Laube played for FCS outfit New Hampshire, meaning he hasn’t received as much recognition as most of these other prospects. However, his profile is as strong as all the recently listed backs, and is a worthy pick late in 2024.

50. WR Jermaine Burton

Jermaine Burton offers route-running ability and solid playmaking at the position. It’s only fair that this list would end with yet another talented wide receiver.

The wide receiver position dominated this single quarterback rookie article, and that displays the true strength of this draft class. A few quarterbacks will be taken even in this format, but rookie drafts are about talent over need. In this class, the talent lies in the receiver position. If you need running back options from this draft, it may be wise to test the trade market for your late first or second-round picks.

Furthermore, due to the young receiving talent, you may be able to get an experienced rusher due to the hype of the perceived ability in this class. Churn through those trade talks and don’t settle for lesser prospects just so you’re able to say you made a pick in your rookie drafts. In 1QB dynasty leagues, you need as much talent as you can get, and sometimes that means passing on the youth who need time to find their footing.

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