Staff predictions: Top five fantasy football rookies

August 26, 2010 @ 04:04:28

By KFFL Staff

Rookie players add new blood to fantasy football drafts every year. However, rookies carry more risk than most other fantasy football picks because they do not have any pro experience.

KFFL.com's managing editors make their fantasy football predictions on their top five fantasy football rookie picks for 2010. Some choices may be obvious, and others may be more obscure choices, but each player figures to factor into fantasy football drafts this year.

2010 Top Fantasy Football Rookie Picks

Tim Heaney
Player	POS	TM	The what for
Ryan Mathews	RB	SD	Darren Sproles will still be there, but Mathews has build to step right in and balance out this dangerous O.
Jahvid Best	RB	DET	Quick back w/ No. 2 PPR potential. Lions hope to run more. Best bet for majority work.
C.J. Spiller	RB	BUF	You can't teach speed, and Spiller has a chance to be the main guy in a fluctuating backfield. Marshawn Lynch? Please.
Montario Hardesty	RB	CLE	Jerome Harrison starting, but for how long? O-line shaky, but Hardesty's size makes him potential everydown horse.
Dez Bryant	WR	DAL	Might take a few weeks, but don't ignore Anquan Boldin-like appeal if he can jump back into the fold quickly.
Bryce McRae
Player	POS	TM	The what for
Ryan Mathews	RB	SD	Tough to argue here. He's a solid all-around back that will get a ton of touches in an explosive offense.
Jahvid Best	RB	DET	Kevin Smith's knee injury will make this Best's show; outstanding hands and speed, he could be a PPR beast.
C.J. Spiller	RB	BUF	Impressive preseason and injuries to Marshawn Lynch (ankle) and Fred Jackson (wrist) should give him heavy workload.
Dexter McCluster	WR	KC	Shifty wideout should find plenty of work as an outlet for Matt Cassel; focus on him mainly in PPR setups.
Montario Hardesty	RB	CLE	He fits the profile of a No. 1 back better than Jerome Harrison. Can be had late with potential to produce as low-end No. 3.
Cory J. Bonini
Player	POS	TM	The what for
Ryan Mathews	RB	SD	Best back in the draft; will see the ball a lot in a high-powered offense. No. 1 fantasy RB.
Jahvid Best	RB	DET	A big play waiting to happen; great hands, agility and speed. Should have little competition for touches.
Montario Hardesty	RB	CLE	Should emerge as No. 1 back in Cleveland's two-back system. Not a great threat in PPR but makes a sneaky fourth back.
Dexter McCluster	WR	KC	A lot of underneath passes will make him fantasy worthy. Could be a PPR monster
Toby Gerhart	RB	MIN	Top backup to AD, Gerhart will spell him and see some third-down work. A must-handcuff for Peterson owners.
Nicholas Minnix
Player	POS	TM	The what for
Ryan Mathews	RB	SD	Has oomph LT no longer did. As featured back, even if he's not focus of this high-scoring O, he'll put up RB2 numbers.
Jahvid Best	RB	DET	Exciting playmaker in open field. Sure bet to see most touches. Will be highly inconsistent, is a health risk, but big upside.
C.J. Spiller	RB	BUF	It's clear that Spiller possesses rare ability, even against NFL comp; Fred Jackson and Marshawn Lynch injuries don't hurt.
Mike Williams	WR	TB	Super sleeper is extreme talent, but will he remain a good soldier? Kellen Winslow and Josh Freeman hope so.
Emmanuel Sanders	WR	PIT	Perfect fit in slot; has plenty of experience playing it and more ability to do it than talented Mike Wallace did last season.

Editor Picks - Also See:
2010 NFL Standings | Top five fantasy football rookies | Top five fantasy football sleepers

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Joseph, at 09:51 on 07/16/10, says: Does this year seem to have a stronger or weaker rookie class than most seasons? It seems to me that this year there are a few names and a bunch of nobodies.

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