Rookies have become a far more important part of the fantasy football landscape in recent seasons, as the likes of Ja’Marr Chase, Justin Jefferson, Najee Harris, Jaylen Waddle and others have made an immediate impact. This year’s crop might not be as robust as in recent seasons, but there are some potential breakout players like Bijan Robinson and Jahmyr Gibbs who could shine in Year One.
With that said, here’s a look at my updated top 30 rookie rankings for those fantasy fans in dynasty leagues. While these formats are far more “personal” in terms of needs (you might value Anthony Richardson more if you’re hurting at quarterback, for example), here’s how I value the first-year players for 2023 (age in parentheses):
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- Bijan Robinson, RB, ATL (21)
- Jahmyr Gibbs, RB, DET (21)
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba, WR, SEA (21)
- Jordan Addison, WR, MIN (21)
- Quentin Johnston, WR, LAC (21)
- Anthony Richardson, QB, IND (20)
- Dalton Kincaid, TE, BUF (23)
- Zay Flowers, WR, BAL (22)
- Devon Achane, RB, MIA (21)
- Michael Mayer, TE, LV (21)
- Zach Charbonnet, RB, SEA (22)
- Kendre Miller, RB, NO (20)
- Marvin Mims, WR , DEN (21)
- Rashee Rice, WR, KC (22)
- Bryce Young, QB, CAR (21)
- Jonathan Mingo, WR, CAR (22)
- Josh Downs, WR, IND (21)
- C.J. Stroud, QB, HOU (21)
- Sam LaPorta, TE, DET (22)
- Roschon Johnson, RB, CHI (22)
- Jalin Hyatt, WR, NYG (21)
- Tyjae Spears, RB, TEN (21)
- Cedric Tillman, WR, CLE (23)
- Jayden Reed, WR, GB (23)
- Luke Musgrave, TE, GB (22)
- Tank Bigsby, RB, JAC (21)
- Chase Brown, RB, CIN (23)
- Tank Dell, WR, HOU (23)
- Israel Abanikanda, RB, NYJ (20)
- Will Levis, QB, TEN (23)å
