DraftCalc Article: Rookie Gems?

https://draftcalc.com/fantasy-football-content/rookie-gems/

Nice write up

It would be a great year to have like 4/5 late first/early seconds to load up on some of these guys...

boobam13 said:

Nice write up

It would be a great year to have like 4/5 late first/early seconds to load up on some of these guys...

Thanks. Yep. Even more, I wish we could all draft Mason, Cooks and West before landing spots, as DC and DC users are seeing things ahead of the curve. Especially with Mason.

Nice Smitty.

Landing spot is going to play a big role this year, as the WR crop this year seems to be incredibly deep.

West could be a beast!

No Crowell.... MEHHHHHHHHHHHH

:D

@lukeB5301

Yeah, as I said, not being listed doesn't mean the player(s) can't be huge steals. So much will change.

Just out of curiosity, as I'm not a HUGE, Crowell supporter (yet)... who do you see him becoming comparison wise. If you had to throw out a comparison that is playing today? Just curious. I always love different point of views, so in no way do I think your support for Crowell isn't solid... stick to your guns. I'm just curious who you see him turning into comparison wise.

LukeB5301 said:

No Crowell.... MEHHHHHHHHHHHH

:D

I see West. I see it on tape when I watch him. I don't see with Crowell. I'll give Luke all the credit with nailing that one though because he's been beating the Crowell drum for days. I'm curious too Luke. Why you like him so much?

donvaughn said:

LukeB5301 said:

No Crowell.... MEHHHHHHHHHHHH

:D

I see West. I see it on tape when I watch him. I don't see with Crowell. I'll give Luke all the credit with nailing that one though because he's been beating the Crowell drum for days. I'm curious too Luke. Why you like him so much?

Yep, @lukeb5301 is the man, that's why I'd love to hear more from Luke on him. I don't see it, but maybe I change my tune later on, and I'd be interested in Luke's take while we wait for that to happen (not likely, though). Luke has a great track record, so very interested to hear.

I'm not Luke but I really like Crowell. When I watch him on tape I see a player who could be a 3 down back in the NFL. On the throws that went to him he has shown he has soft hands. He has great vision, probably the best of any RB in this class. He reads the defense well and can find almost any running lanes. He hits the hole fast, bounces off tacklers can make a guy miss, and finishes runs well. He doesn't have blazing speed but it's good speed. When I see him I think of a player like Edgerrin James

BK19 said:

I'm not Luke but I really like Crowell. When I watch him on tape I see a player who could be a 3 down back in the NFL. On the throws that went to him he has shown he has soft hands. He has great vision, probably the best of any RB in this class. He reads the defense well and can find almost any running lanes. He hits the hole fast, bounces off tacklers can make a guy miss, and finishes runs well. He doesn't have blazing speed but it's good speed. When I see him I think of a player like Edgerrin James

It does look like he is able to find holes and running lanes. I guess I'm concerned that at 190lbs if he's physical enough to play between the tackles in the NFL and that he doesn't have blazing speed. I worry that he's a tweener. He only caught a few passes in college. Was he a 3 down back or just not asked to catch a lot?

190 lbs? He was 224 lbs at the combine....

donvaughn said:

BK19 said:

I'm not Luke but I really like Crowell. When I watch him on tape I see a player who could be a 3 down back in the NFL. On the throws that went to him he has shown he has soft hands. He has great vision, probably the best of any RB in this class. He reads the defense well and can find almost any running lanes. He hits the hole fast, bounces off tacklers can make a guy miss, and finishes runs well. He doesn't have blazing speed but it's good speed. When I see him I think of a player like Edgerrin James

It does look like he is able to find holes and running lanes. I guess I'm concerned that at 190lbs if he's physical enough to play between the tackles in the NFL and that he doesn't have blazing speed. I worry that he's a tweener. He only caught a few passes in college. Was he a 3 down back or just not asked to catch a lot?

Combine results:

Height - 5’11”
Weight - 224
Hands - 9 1/4”
40 - 4.57
Bench - 23 reps
Vertical Jump - 38”
Broad Jump - 117”

LukeB5301 said:

donvaughn said:

BK19 said:

I'm not Luke but I really like Crowell. When I watch him on tape I see a player who could be a 3 down back in the NFL. On the throws that went to him he has shown he has soft hands. He has great vision, probably the best of any RB in this class. He reads the defense well and can find almost any running lanes. He hits the hole fast, bounces off tacklers can make a guy miss, and finishes runs well. He doesn't have blazing speed but it's good speed. When I see him I think of a player like Edgerrin James

It does look like he is able to find holes and running lanes. I guess I'm concerned that at 190lbs if he's physical enough to play between the tackles in the NFL and that he doesn't have blazing speed. I worry that he's a tweener. He only caught a few passes in college. Was he a 3 down back or just not asked to catch a lot?

Combine results:

Height - 5’11”
Weight - 224
Hands - 9 1/4”
40 - 4.57
Bench - 23 reps
Vertical Jump - 38”
Broad Jump - 117”

AND one foot in the pokey...... That's his problem

Smitty said:

@lukeB5301

Yeah, as I said, not being listed doesn't mean the player(s) can't be huge steals. So much will change.

Just out of curiosity, as I'm not a HUGE, Crowell supporter (yet)... who do you see him becoming comparison wise. If you had to throw out a comparison that is playing today? Just curious. I always love different point of views, so in no way do I think your support for Crowell isn't solid... stick to your guns. I'm just curious who you see him turning into comparison wise.

@Smitty

At first I wound say Marion Barber, but he's more agile and more burst. I seriously see Marshawn Lynch when I watch him.

When I watch his tape I see a guy that refuses to go down on first contact and has the patience and vision you need in the NFL.

GoWithWhatYouGot said:

LukeB5301 said:

donvaughn said:

BK19 said:

I'm not Luke but I really like Crowell. When I watch him on tape I see a player who could be a 3 down back in the NFL. On the throws that went to him he has shown he has soft hands. He has great vision, probably the best of any RB in this class. He reads the defense well and can find almost any running lanes. He hits the hole fast, bounces off tacklers can make a guy miss, and finishes runs well. He doesn't have blazing speed but it's good speed. When I see him I think of a player like Edgerrin James

It does look like he is able to find holes and running lanes. I guess I'm concerned that at 190lbs if he's physical enough to play between the tackles in the NFL and that he doesn't have blazing speed. I worry that he's a tweener. He only caught a few passes in college. Was he a 3 down back or just not asked to catch a lot?

Combine results:

Height - 5’11”
Weight - 224
Hands - 9 1/4”
40 - 4.57
Bench - 23 reps
Vertical Jump - 38”
Broad Jump - 117”

AND one foot in the pokey...... That's his problem

Huh

Lol I'm confused to don't feel bad.

LukeB5301 said:

GoWithWhatYouGot said:

LukeB5301 said:

donvaughn said:

BK19 said:

I'm not Luke but I really like Crowell. When I watch him on tape I see a player who could be a 3 down back in the NFL. On the throws that went to him he has shown he has soft hands. He has great vision, probably the best of any RB in this class. He reads the defense well and can find almost any running lanes. He hits the hole fast, bounces off tacklers can make a guy miss, and finishes runs well. He doesn't have blazing speed but it's good speed. When I see him I think of a player like Edgerrin James

It does look like he is able to find holes and running lanes. I guess I'm concerned that at 190lbs if he's physical enough to play between the tackles in the NFL and that he doesn't have blazing speed. I worry that he's a tweener. He only caught a few passes in college. Was he a 3 down back or just not asked to catch a lot?

Combine results:

Height - 5’11”
Weight - 224
Hands - 9 1/4”
40 - 4.57
Bench - 23 reps
Vertical Jump - 38”
Broad Jump - 117”

AND one foot in the pokey...... That's his problem

Huh

SweetLew said:

Lol I'm confused to don't feel bad.

I think he is talking about his trouble with law...... Years ago... As if he hasn't matured or been out of trouble for a good while now.

I haven't seen or read anything either recently but that's what has tarnished him from what I've read......

And that's a good thing may get him mid 2 nd round ...

BK19 said:

LukeB5301 said:

GoWithWhatYouGot said:

LukeB5301 said:

donvaughn said:

BK19 said:

I'm not Luke but I really like Crowell. When I watch him on tape I see a player who could be a 3 down back in the NFL. On the throws that went to him he has shown he has soft hands. He has great vision, probably the best of any RB in this class. He reads the defense well and can find almost any running lanes. He hits the hole fast, bounces off tacklers can make a guy miss, and finishes runs well. He doesn't have blazing speed but it's good speed. When I see him I think of a player like Edgerrin James

It does look like he is able to find holes and running lanes. I guess I'm concerned that at 190lbs if he's physical enough to play between the tackles in the NFL and that he doesn't have blazing speed. I worry that he's a tweener. He only caught a few passes in college. Was he a 3 down back or just not asked to catch a lot?

Combine results:

Height - 5’11”
Weight - 224
Hands - 9 1/4”
40 - 4.57
Bench - 23 reps
Vertical Jump - 38”
Broad Jump - 117”

AND one foot in the pokey...... That's his problem

Huh

SweetLew said:

Lol I'm confused to don't feel bad.

I think he is talking about his trouble with law...... Years ago... As if he hasn't matured or been out of trouble for a good while now.

I figured.. He's been out of trouble since then and even his charges then were dropped because they couldn't prove it was his. And to be honest he could be innocent, one of the buddies in the car could have put the gun there for all we know?

That said I hope he goes to Cleveland late. Perfect situation for him IMO

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