🏆 Post Draft Impacts - What You Need To Know

The Implications Of Rounds Two Through Seven  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ [Footballguys Email Updates](=) [Go PRO]() | [View Online](=) [Unsubscribe]( | [Sign Up]() [Footballguys.com](=)Daily Email Update • Vol. 25, #22 • Apr. 29th 2023 --------------------------------------------------------------- Thanks To Our Sponsor, [10% Discount On Footballguys Premium Subscriptions!](=) Howdy {NAME}, And that's a wrap. The NFL Draft is in the books and the speculation about where a player might land is over so we can move on to how they'll perform. For a look right out of the gate, our [Sigmund Bloom has a fantastic recap]() about the player impacts from the last few days. Let's Go. J PS. We're celebrating the Draft with a killer discount on our [Footballguys Premium Subscriptions](=). But don't miss out -- this special offer ends Monday night. --------------------------------------------------------------- [Footballguys 2023 NFL Draft LIVE!](=) Sponsored by [10% Discount On Footballguys Premium Subscriptions!](=) [DRAFT WEEK IS FOR DEALS...](=) And we’re joining in with [10% OFF all Footballguys Premium Subscriptions](=), While our favorite NFL teams gear up for the season, it's our time to gear up for Fantasy Domination in 2023. Winning championships requires smart moves -- on draft day, when working the waiver wire, and in selecting your winning lineups. 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He has a similar hot zone in his profile (big deep threat) as Gabriel Davis, so if Davis doesn’t do enough to earn a second contract this year, Shorter could take over his role with first round TE [Dalton Kincaid]() likely to be a primary target in the pass offense soon. Miami No running back gained more dynasty value on day two than Texas A&M’s [Devon Achane](, the #84 pick. He’s only 5’8” 184, but fits perfectly as a home run threat in Mike McDaniel’s running game, and could get a lot of work considering [Raheem Mostert]() and Jeff Wilson’s injury histories. You have to wonder if this closes the door on the [Dalvin Cook]() to Miami talk, which could force the Vikings to release him or force Cook to take a pay cut to stay with the team… Keep an eye on the 197th pick, Stanford’s [Elijah Higgins](). His fantasy profile is a lot more interesting as a tight end, and it appears that’s what the Dolphins plan is for him. His 4.54 speed at 6’3” 235 gives him the potential to become a mismatch in the passing game. New England Two years ago, [Kayshon Boutte]() would have been a potential first round pick. He never regained form after an ankle injury and seemed to check out last season and in the pre-draft process, but the Patriots still took a shot on the LSU product at #187. The low draft capital indicates skepticism on the part of the NFL, but Boutte did land on a wide receiver depth chart with a lot of opportunity coming soon… The Patriots coached Liberty’s [Demario Douglas]( at the Shrine Game and then took him at #210. He can contribute as a returner and a quick/fast/explosive slot…If you still use kickers, New England moved up in the fourth round to take [Chad Ryland]() out of Maryland, so they expect him to win a job that created good numbers for [Nick Folk]( at times over the last two years. New York Jets Pitt’s [Israel Abanikanda]() is a great fit for the one-cut-and-go zone running game, so it’s understandable that the Jets would take him in the early fifth round at #145, but he’ll need [Breece Hall]() (who is recovering well from his 2022 ACL tear) to go down to have fantasy relevance… The Jets roster is loaded with tight ends, but none are as athletic as 220th pick [Zack Kuntz](=) out of Old Dominion, who is fast, quick, and explosive at 6’7” 255. He’s practice squad material, but if the team can develop him, he’ll be a fantasy factor. AFC South Houston Any hopes of [C.J. Stroud]() being reunited with [Jaxon Smith-Njigba]( were dashed when the team traded up from #12 to take [Will Anderson Jr](=), but they did move up in the third to take local product Nathaniel “Tank” Dell. He lit up defenses with his speed and run after catch ability while playing for the Houston Cougars. At 5’8” 163, he’ll likely be relegated to the slot, but could become the top target for Stroud in short order…The Texans took a Matt Waldman favorite at #205, Iowa State wideout [Xavier Hutchinson](). Hutchinson isn’t a gaudy athlete, but he’s consistent and reliable, and the Texans need everyone they can get at wide receiver. Watch camp reports closely to see if either of these rookies can make an instant impact. Indianapolis Many had North Carolina wide receiver [Josh Downs](=) going well before pick 79. The Colts did well to get him with one of the picks they got from Washington last year for [Carson Wentz](. He’s only 5’8” 171, but with Michael Pittman and [Alec Pierce]() on the outside, Downs speed and route running will add another dimension to an offense that will force defenses to play 11-on-11 football with the arrival of [Anthony Richardson](…Miami has produced a lot of good NFL tight ends, but Colts fifth round pick [Will Mallory]( was productive enough to finish #2 all-time among Hurricanes who played the position. Mallory’s main value is as a passcatcher, so he could push 2021 fourth round pick [Kylen Granson](=) (a Frank Reich favorite) for playing time, and take the edge off of last year’s third-round pick, [Jelani Woods](, who looked promising in limited playing time last year… #176 pick [Evan Hull]( (RB-Northwestern) has speed and pass-catching ability, and could stick if he’s better than [Zack Moss]( or [Darrynton Evans]( or [Deon Jackson](. If he’s really impressive, he could give the Colts pause before signing [Jonathan Taylor]( to a second contract next year. Jacksonville [Brenton Strange]( went a little earlier than expected at #61. This could be a sign that long term contract negotiations with [Evan Engram]() aren’t going as well as the team made it sound like they were before the draft. He’s an athletic “move” tight end with some upside, but if Engram does get that contract, we won’t care about Strange in dynasty leagues…the arrival of Auburn RB [Tank Bigsby]() at #88 could reinstate the committee that was a thorn in the side of Travis Etienne fantasy teams until [James Robinson]() was dealt to the Jets last year. Bigsby could be better between the tackles than Etienne, and with almost as much ability to break long plays…The Jaguars added [Parker Washington]() with the #185th pick. The Penn State wideout is short at 5’9”, but thickly-built at 204 pounds. He projects as a limited upside short-range run after catch threat who will be at the end of the depth chart or on the practice squad. Tennessee The Titans got the third day off to an intriguing start, giving up next year’s third to move up eight spots and take Kentucky quarterback [Will Levis](=). Levis will at least get a redshirt year behind [Ryan Tannehill](), but he’ll inherit maybe the league’s worst wide receiver group and might not have [Derrick Henry](=) when he gets his shot since Henry is a free agent next year…Tennessee must not have been too worried about Tulane running back [Tyjae Spears](’ knee issues. They liked him enough to take him at #81, and he’ll compete with 2022 fourth-round pick [Hassan Haskins]() to be the heir to Henry. Spears landed in a good spot for amount of future opportunity, although the quality might not be great if Levis doesn’t hit…. Another 2022 fourth-round pick, [Chigoziem Okonkwo](), hit at tight end last year, but that didn’t stop the Titans from using the #147 pick on Cincinnati tight end [Josh Whyle](=). Whyle has size and speed, but he’s a project and no threat to Okonkwo’s growth as a fantasy option in the short term… 228th pick [Colton Dowell](=) won’t have to travel far after playing his college ball at Tennessee-Martin. He ran a 4.42 40 at 6’3” 212 with excellent explosion and quickness numbers, but will have to prove he can adjust to a higher level of play. If he can, the depth chart at his position has a lot of openings. --------------------------------------------------------------- FOOTBALLGUYS PICKS DOMINATE YOUR FRIENDS WITH A FOOTBALLGUYS PREMIUM SUBSCRIPTION - Consistently winning at Fantasy Football is hard. And losing sucks. We have the secret weapon you need in a Footballguys Premium Subscription. We do the work so you can do the winning. And as always, we have a 30-day Moneyback Guarantee so there's zero risk. 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In the sixth round, they took Oregon OT Malaesala Aumavae-Laulu, a prospect with the frame and movement to be an NFL offensive tackle, but the game hasn’t quite come into focus yet. In the seventh round, they took USC OL Andrew Vorhees, who tore his ACL at the combine. He was projected as a fourth round pick before the injury. Cincinnati The Bengals didn’t take an offensive skill player until the third day, but there are still a few we should be watching. Purdue WR [Charlie Jones](=) was their fourth round pick and he could eventually replace [Tyler Boyd](=) in the slot…Fifth-round pick [Chase Brown]() (Illinois) was the only running back selected by Cincinnati with [Joe Mixon](’s future in doubt and no clear replacement on the roster…Sixth-round pick [Andrei Iosivas]() out of Princeton has the size, speed and overall athleticism to start outside in the NFL, but is a raw prospect coming out of the Ivy League. Cleveland [Cedric Tillman]() was projected as a first-round pick in some mocks, but he fell to #74, where Cleveland scooped him up. He should give the team strong depth outside behind [Amari Cooper]( and [Donovan Peoples-Jones](. Tillman is projected to be a starter down the line… [Dorian Thompson-Robinson]( is a great athlete and threat as a runner from the quarterback position. [Deshaun Watson]() has that spot locked down for the Browns for the foreseeable future, but superflex players should take notice because if Thompson-Robinson develops in the Browns organization, he could be fantasy relevant on his second team. Watch to see if he can beat out [Kellen Mond]() and [Joshua Dobbs]( to back up Watson as a rookie. Pittsburgh The Steelers traded down from #80 to #93 and still got a player that some projected in the first round. Georgia tight end [Darnell Washington]( is massive and fast, and he played alongside their first-round pick Broderick Jones on the Bulldogs line at times. He fell because of concerns about his knee. The Steelers showed improvement running the ball as last season went on, and Washington should strengthen their two tight end sets while providing a big play threat that could take the edge off of [Pat Freiermuth]()’s fantasy ceiling. AFC West Denver The Broncos surprisingly moved up five spots into the second round for a wide receiver even though the team wasn’t able to deal [Jerry Jeudy]() or [Courtland Sutton](=) despite rumors that they were looking to trade a wideout. Oklahoma’s [Marvin Mims]() was deserving of the 63rd pick, but with the team looking to go more run heavy this year, he probably won’t make a big impact until year two or three. He projects as a starter in a year or two after the team has moved on from Jeudy and/or Sutton. Kansas City The Chiefs were projected by many to take a wideout in the first round, but instead moved up in the second to take SMU’s [Rashee Rice](), who broke one of [Emmanuel Sanders](=)’ records last year. Rice isn’t a true burner, but he’s athletic and wins at the catch point. Monitor the competition between Rice, 2022 second-round pick [Skyy Moore](=), and Giants castoff [Kadarius Toney]() in camp, because we know [Patrick Mahomes II]( could make at least one of them important for fantasy teams. Las Vegas The Raiders got the #1 tight end on a lot of boards when they selected Notre Dame’s [Michael Mayer](=) at #35 after a trade up from #38. He’s a good two-way prospect who might not add a lot of value to his targets, but with [Darren Waller](=) dealt to the Giants and [Foster Moreau](=) not re-signing, and instead leaving football after getting a cancer diagnosis, Mayer could compete with [Austin Hooper](=) to start and get significant targets… #100 pick [Tre Tucker](=) was projected to be a third-day pick, but the Raiders liked his potential contributions as a speedy slot/return man/core special teamer to take him at the end of the third round. He’s blocked from opportunity by [Hunter Renfrow]() for now… At #135, the Raiders took Purdue quarterback Aidan O’Connell, who has a low ceiling as a starter, but high floor as an eventual backup to [Jimmy Garoppolo](, with [Brian Hoyer]() keeping his spot warm. His accuracy and football IQ could keep him around the league for a long time. Los Angeles Chargers The Chargers didn’t do anything splashy at the offensive skill positions after taking Quintin Johnston in the first, but they did add a pair of TCU teammates. Fourth round pick [Derius Davis]( was one of the best return specialists in the draft and the team could use his speed and quicks on manufactured touches…[Max Duggan](=) lasted until pick #239 because he doesn’t look or play like an NFL pocket passer. He’s a classic gamer with running ability and courage who can compete with [Easton Stick]( to back up [Justin Herbert]() right away. --------------------------------------------------------------- [100% Deposit Match Up To $100 At Underdog Fantasy]( --------------------------------------------------------------- NFC East Dallas The Cowboys didn’t bring back [Dalton Schultz]() in free agency. While 2022 fourth-round pick [Jake Ferguson](=) and UDFA [Peyton Hendershot]() showed promise last year, the team couldn’t help but go back to the Michigan well after taking Wolverine DT [Mazi Smith](=) in the first. #58 pick [Luke Schoonmaker](=) was a Matt Waldman favorite. He has a two-way game with upside and could distance himself from Ferguson and Hendershot as the clear starter by the end of the season… Many expected the Cowboys to take a running back early after they released [Ezekiel Elliott](, but they waited until pick #212 to take Kansas State mighty mite [Deuce Vaughn](, who could have fantasy value this year if he can beat out the likes of [Malik Davis](), [Ronald Jones II](, and [Rico Dowdle]() - that is, if the Cowboys don’t bring back Elliott, which they appear to be open to doing… Seventh round pick [Jalen Brooks]( out of South Carolina is a strong wideout at the catch point and after the catch, but his poor 40 at the combine sunk him to the 244th pick. New York Giants The Giants couldn’t wait any longer after seeing Tennessee deep threat [Jalin Hyatt]() fall to the #73 pick, giving up the #89 and #128 to the Rams to take the receiver some projected as a first round pick. Hyatt’s ability to run most of the route tree and beat NFL press coverage is unknown, but his straight line speed and ability to go up and get the ball is something the Giants offense sorely needs. He fell farther than expected, but landed in a spot with a ton of opportunity… [Eric Gray]( also was a value pick when he fell to the fifth round. The Oklahoma running back isn’t especially fast or powerful, but he’s a good pass catcher and a smart, quick runner. He could end up being [Saquon Barkley]()’s backup as a rookie and a significant contributor in his second year if Barkley isn’t a Giant. Philadelphia The Eagles most significant addition at the offensive skill positions didn’t come via a draft pick, but instead a trade, as they sent a 2025 fourth round pick to Detroit for D’Andre Swift. Swift is as talented as any back on the roster, and considering [Rashaad Penny](=)’s injury history, he could easily get a chance to start in one of the most productive backfields in the league. The Eagles have stockpiled three top 100 picks in their backfield ([Trey Sermon]() being the third) at a very meager cost… With the 188th pick, the team took Stanford’s [Tanner McKee](, a stationary but savvy pocket passer who could be the backup next year after a year of seasoning on the practice squad. He’ll compete with [Ian Book]() to be the team’s third quarterback. Washington The Commanders took Kentucky running back [Chris Rodriguez Jr.](=) at the 193 pick. He has a lot of the same strengths as Brian Robinson and gives the team a physical finisher to keep Robinson fresh and lose none of the physicality in the running game if Robinson misses time, but his fantasy upside is modest. Want to see how the rest of the NFC stacks up? [Click HERE to find out.]() --------------------------------------------------------------- That'll do it for today, Folks. Thanks for reading and thanks for being part of the Footballguys Family. We'll see you tomorrow with the Update. Peace, J [Win More At Fantasy Football With A Premium Subscription From Footballguys.com]( Footballguys Rewards - Be A Hero - Share The Love - Get Cool Swag - Share the Footballguys Daily Update -> Earn Rewards Have friends who'd love our newsletter too? Want free stuff? Give them your unique referral link (below) and get an awesome reward when they subscribe and confirm their email. 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