Rookies have some of the largest fluctuations in value on the dynasty market. While players like Nabers have catapulted up the ranks, some have failed to meet expectations and are easier to acquire than ever. Let’s talk about some of the biggest movers on the dynasty stock market, and whether the rookie is a buy, sell, or appropriately valued.
Note: All values are taken from KeepTradeCut in order to try and gauge the public’s valuation, not where they are currently ranked in LWOS rankings.
Rookie Stock Watch – Dynasty Fantasy Football
Rookie Risers
Jayden Daniels – QB1
Alright, we’ve gone too far folks. Jayden Daniels is amazing, don’t get it twisted. But he’s currently the number one quarterback on the site, and bounces back and forth with Justin Jefferson for the number one player. Hopefully you drafted Daniels after watching his film study, but if he’s on your roster he’s likely a sell candidate. If you can get a top tier quarterback with a proven track record, plus something on top, it’s time to move on.
Malik Nabers – WR2
While the quarterback position is finicky, Nabers is the real deal. He can separate at will, and he’s second in the league in targets. Even after missing a week, he’s second. That’s unreal. He’s firmly moved up into the top tier of wide receivers, and if your league hasn’t caught up yet, he’s worth trying to acquire.
Brian Thomas Jr. – WR8
Thomas may have shot up a touch too far, but he’s in the right range. He’s a top 12 receiver on the season, and there’s only four players outscoring him under 25. If the Jaguars fix their offense (a big ask) we haven’t seen the best version of Thomas yet.
Bucky Irving – RB21
Rachaad White managers are in shambles. Bucky looks like he’s head and shoulders the better back with the ball in his hands. It’s unlikely his role ever grows to one you feel confident starting him with, but he’s a fine FLEX option as injuries and bye weeks pile up. He’s in the right range, maybe a touch too high given his lack of upside.
Braelon Allen – RB20
There’s a group of people who think Allen is better than Breece Hall. While that’s not true, Allen has shown why running backs are easier to replace than most positions in football. Allen and Irving were two standouts for film grinders before the draft, but if one has the ability to own a backfield in their career, it’s Allen.
Braelon Allen and Bucky Irving Film Review
Rookie Fallers
Trey Benson – RB28
Before the season started, it was clear to most that Benson was a 2025 option. Now that he’s doing nothing in 2024 people are panicking. It’s an overreaction, and Benson is still the front runner to lead the Cardinals backfield in 2025 and beyond. At these prices, rebuilders or team’s with a hole at RB in 2025 should acquire him.
Blake Corum – RB39
Death, taxes, and dynasty managers getting mad that their handcuff hasn’t paid off yet. Corum is still likely the next man up if Kyren misses time (no, Ronnie Rivers doesn’t excite anyone) and Kyren’s build isn’t one built for a season long beating that Sean McVay puts him through. If the current manager is frustrated, it’s unlikely a late 2nd in 2025 becomes anything much better than a handcuff on a good offense.
Adonai Mitchell – WR51
There was some serious hype around Mitchell right after the combine, where he shot up to WR36 and even a little higher at times. Now he’s closer to Ashton Dulin in snaps than Alec Pierce, and the offense isn’t going to support three pass catchers. If there’s a Mitchell truther in your league, flip him before the free fall goes further.
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