The excitement surrounding the 2024 NFL the has reached a peak as Thursday night draws near, signaling the start of the Night 1 the selection process. Now that the NFL's free agency has passed, all eyes are on the rookie class. It's critical to remain on top of rookie news and commentary in the fantasy football world. Updates to a number of resources, including the 2024 NFL Big Board, personal NFL mock drafts, and fantasy football rankings, have been made frequently in advance of the draft.
It's time to reveal the last pre-draft fantasy football Rookie Big Board as the draft draws near. These rankings include every position and function as a benchmark for best ball leagues and dynasty rookie drafts (both Superflex and non-Superflex formats).
The process of reevaluating these rankings will be streamlined by creating a preliminary ranking now, even if they will be updated once landing positions are decided upon in the draft. Now that NFL draft week has begun, it is helpful to combine prior positional rankings to determine where they stand before to the start of the draft.
Superflex/tight end/premium leagues and one-quarterback leagues are the two categories into which the rankings are divided. A detailed roster of players is included in each table, along with information about their teams, positions, and other relevant details like PFF MDS ADP (Pro Football Focus, My Draft Scout, Average Draft Position).
While individual rankings articles contain comprehensive insights into player evaluations, this item does not contain write-ups particular to each player. These articles include links to in-depth information and analysis on every positional class for the 2024 rookie class, along with a wealth of background regarding why some players are preferred or disregarded.
One-Quarterback League Pre-Draft Rookie Rankings:
The one-quarterback league rankings show how valuable rookies can be in standard formats for fantasy football. Prominent figures like Rome Odunze, Malik Nabers, and Marvin Harrison Jr. top the list, demonstrating their potential as valuable fantasy assets.
Superflex (2QB)/Tight End Premium Pre-Draft Rookie Rankings:
Tight ends and quarterbacks are more valuable in tight end-premium and superflex/two-quarterback leagues. The greater need for quarterbacks in these leagues causes players like Caleb Williams and Jayden Daniels to emerge as front-runners. Tight ends like Brock Bowers are also noticed because of their ability to score points in high-end formats.
Even if these rankings offer a firsthand assessment of the rookie class, the upcoming draft will unavoidably alter the fantasy football scene. Landing places and draft capital are two major factors that can affect a player's fantasy worth and frequently result in rankings changes after the selection.
The possible effects of landing locations and draft capital are a major worry, especially with relation to the running back spot in this year's draft. Bad things could happen to reduce running backs' fantasy value and push them down in the post-draft rankings. On the other hand, even in one-quarterback leagues, quarterbacks like Caleb Williams and Jayden Daniels might become more alluring choices in these situations, providing long-term value as elite fantasy starts.
Quarterbacks are inherently more valuable in superflex/two-quarterback leagues, because many are selected in the first round of rookie drafts. This increased demand emphasizes how important it is to get elite quarterbacks as soon as possible. But draft choices should also take the needs of the club into consideration. Although quarterbacks such as Jayden Daniels and Caleb Williams might be worthy of being selected early, fantasy managers should evaluate the players they need on their squad and choose guys like Marvin Harrison Jr. if the quarterback position is sufficiently occupied.
Furthermore, because there is more focus on receptions in tight end-premium leagues, tight ends see a noticeable increase in value. Players who become primary options include Brock Bowers, who offers a chance to improve squad depth and address positional scarcity.
To sum up, fantasy football managers can utilize the pre-draft rookie rankings as a fundamental tool that provides valuable information on positional worth and individual potential. These rankings will be adjusted to reflect the changing fantasy landscape as the draft progresses and landing positions are decided. For dynasty leagues to stay competitive and for different fantasy formats to maximize roster formation, it is imperative to adjust to post-draft changes.
1-QB PPR PRE-DRAFT ROOKIE RANKINGS
| Rank | Position | Player | Team | PFF Score | MDS Rank | ADP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | WR | Marvin Harrison Jr. | Ohio State | 4.7 | 1 | 4.7 |
| 2 | WR | Malik Nabers | LSU | 6.4 | 2 | 6.4 |
| 3 | WR | Rome Odunze | Washington | 8.2 | 3 | 8.2 |
| 4 | TE | Brock Bowers | Georgia | 12.2 | 4 | 12.2 |
| 5 | RB | Trey Benson | FSU | 86.7 | 5 | 86.7 |
| 6 | RB | Jonathon Brooks | Texas | 59.2 | 6 | 59.2 |
| 7 | QB | Caleb Williams | USC | 1.0 | 7 | 1.0 |
| 8 | QB | Jayden Daniels | LSU | 4.5 | 8 | 4.5 |
| 9 | WR | Troy Franklin | Oregon | 39.6 | 9 | 39.6 |
| 10 | RB | Audric Estime | Notre Dame | 120.9 | 10 | 120.9 |
| 11 | RB | Blake Corum | Michigan | 75.5 | 11 | 75.5 |
| 12 | WR | Ladd McConkey | Georgia | 35.7 | 12 | 35.7 |
| 13 | WR | Brian Thomas Jr. | LSU | 23.6 | 13 | 23.6 |
| 14 | QB | Drake Maye | Duke | 3.5 | 14 | 3.5 |
| 15 | RB | Bucky Irving | Oregon | 89.6 | 15 | 89.6 |
| 16 | RB | MarShawn Lloyd | USC | 102.6 | 16 | 102.6 |
| 17 | RB | Jaylen Wright | Tennessee | 77.0 | 17 | 77.0 |
| 18 | WR | Jermaine Burton | Alabama | 62.9 | 18 | 62.9 |
| 19 | WR | Roman Wilson | Michigan | 49.3 | 19 | 49.3 |
| 20 | WR | Javon Baker | UCF | 77.3 | 20 | 77.3 |
| 21 | WR | Xavier Worthy | Texas | 47.9 | 21 | 47.9 |
| 22 | WR | Adonai Mitchell | Texas | 28.7 | 22 | 28.7 |
| 23 | RB | Ray Davis | Kentucky | 99.5 | 23 | 99.5 |
| 24 | RB | Braelon Allen | Wisconsin | 131.1 | 24 | 131.1 |
| 25 | TE | Ja'Tavion Sanders | Texas | 53.1 | 25 | 53.1 |
| 26 | QB | J.J. McCarthy | Michigan | 10.3 | 26 | 10.3 |
| 27 | WR | Brenden Rice | USC | 97.7 | 27 | 97.7 |
| 28 | WR | Jamari Thrash | Louisville | 91.2 | 28 | 91.2 |
| 29 | WR | Ricky Pearsall | Florida | 51.4 | 29 | 51.4 |
| 30 | WR | Jalen McMillan | Washington | 76.1 | 30 | 76.1 |
| 31 | WR | Ja'Lynn Polk | Washington | 61.5 | 31 | 61.5 |
| 32 | RB | Tyrone Tracy Jr. | Purdue | 114.9 | 32 | 114.9 |
| 33 | RB | Isaac Guerendo | Louisville | 161.0 | 33 | 161.0 |
| 34 | WR | Johnny Wilson | FSU | 81.5 | 34 | 81.5 |
| 35 | WR | Xavier Legette | South Carolina | 50.9 | 35 | 50.9 |
| 36 | WR | Keon Coleman | FSU | 52.6 | 36 | 52.6 |
| 37 | QB | Bo Nix | Oregon | 27.7 | 37 | 27.7 |
| 38 | TE | Jaheim Bell | FSU | 173.1 | 38 | 173.1 |
| 39 | TE | Cade Stover | Ohio State | 111.7 | 39 | 111.7 |
| 40 | TE | Ben Sinnott | Kansas State | 123.8 | 40 | 123.8 |
| 41 | RB | Kimani Vidal | Troy | 187.6 | 41 | 187.6 |
| 42 | RB | Will Shipley | Clemson | 144.8 | 42 | 144.8 |
| 43 | RB | Jase McClellan | Alabama | 215.6 | 43 | 215.6 |
| 44 | QB | Michael Penix Jr. | Washington | 35.0 | 44 | 35.0 |
| 45 | WR | Devontez Walker | North Carolina | 74.0 | 45 | 74.0 |
| 46 | WR | Malachi Corley | Western Kentucky | 80.7 | 46 | 80.7 |
| 47 | RB | Frank Gore Jr. | Southern Miss | 215.7 | 47 | 215.7 |
| 48 | TE | Erick All | Georgia | 99.4 | 48 | 99.4 |
| 49 | QB | Jordan Travis | FSU | 150.2 | 49 | 150.2 |
| 50 | QB | Spencer Rattler | South Carolina | 76.6 | 50 | 76.6 |
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SUPERFLEX (2QB)/TIGHT END PREMIUM PRE-DRAFT ROOKIE RANKINGS
| Rank | Position | Player | Team | PFF Score | MDS Rank | ADP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | WR | Marvin Harrison Jr. | Ohio State | 4.7 | 1 | 4.7 |
| 2 | QB | Caleb Williams | USC | 1.0 | 2 | 1.0 |
| 3 | QB | Jayden Daniels | LSU | 4.5 | 3 | 4.5 |
| 4 | TE | Brock Bowers | Georgia | 12.2 | 4 | 12.2 |
| 5 | WR | Malik Nabers | LSU | 6.4 | 5 | 6.4 |
| 6 | WR | Rome Odunze | Washington | 8.2 | 6 | 8.2 |
| 7 | QB | Drake Maye | Duke | 3.5 | 7 | 3.5 |
| 8 | RB | Trey Benson | FSU | 86.7 | 8 | 86.7 |
| 9 | RB | Jonathon Brooks | Texas | 59.2 | 9 | 59.2 |
| 10 | QB | J.J. McCarthy | Michigan | 10.3 | 10 | 10.3 |
| 11 | WR | Troy Franklin | Oregon | 39.6 | 11 | 39.6 |
| 12 | RB | Audric Estime | Notre Dame | 120.9 | 12 | 120.9 |
| 13 | RB | Blake Corum | Michigan | 75.5 | 13 | 75.5 |
| 14 | QB | Bo Nix | Oregon | 27.7 | 14 | 27.7 |
| 15 | WR | Ladd McConkey | Georgia | 35.7 | 15 | 35.7 |
| 16 | WR | Brian Thomas Jr. | LSU | 23.6 | 16 | 23.6 |
| 17 | QB | Michael Penix Jr. | Washington | 35.0 | 17 | 35.0 |
| 18 | TE | Ja'Tavion Sanders | Texas | 53.1 | 18 | 53.1 |
| 19 | RB | Bucky Irving | Oregon | 89.6 | 19 | 89.6 |
| 20 | RB | MarShawn Lloyd | USC | 102.6 | 20 | 102.6 |
| 21 | RB | Jaylen Wright | Tennessee | 77.0 | 21 | 77.0 |
| 22 | WR | Jermaine Burton | Alabama | 62.9 | 22 | 62.9 |
| 23 | WR | Roman Wilson | Michigan | 49.3 | 23 | 49.3 |
| 24 | WR | Javon Baker | UCF | 77.3 | 24 | 77.3 |
| 25 | WR | Xavier Worthy | Texas | 47.9 | 25 | 47.9 |
| 26 | WR | Adonai Mitchell | Texas | 28.7 | 26 | 28.7 |
| 27 | TE | Jaheim Bell | FSU | 173.1 | 27 | 173.1 |
| 28 | QB | Jordan Travis | FSU | 150.2 | 28 | 150.2 |
| 29 | QB | Spencer Rattler | South Carolina | 76.6 | 29 | 76.6 |
| 30 | TE | Cade Stover | Ohio State | 111.7 | 30 | 111.7 |
| 31 | TE | Ben Sinnott | Kansas State | 123.8 | 31 | 123.8 |
| 32 | RB | Ray Davis | Kentucky | 99.5 | 32 | 99.5 |
| 33 | RB | Braelon Allen | Wisconsin | 131.1 | 33 | 131.1 |
| 34 | QB | Michael Pratt | Tulane | 99.1 | 34 | 99.1 |
| 35 | WR | Brenden Rice | USC | 97.7 | 35 | 97.7 |
| 36 | WR | Jamari Thrash | Louisville | 91.2 | 36 | 91.2 |
| 37 | WR | Ricky Pearsall | Florida | 51.4 | 37 | 51.4 |
| 38 | WR | Jalen McMillan | Washington | 76.1 | 38 | 76.1 |
| 39 | WR | Ja'Lynn Polk | Washington | 61.5 | 39 | 61.5 |
| 40 | TE | Erick All | Georgia | 99.4 | 40 | 99.4 |
| 41 | RB | Tyrone Tracy Jr. | Purdue | 114.9 | 41 | 114.9 |
| 42 | RB | Isaac Guerendo | Louisville | 161.0 | 42 | 161.0 |
| 43 | WR | Johnny Wilson | FSU | 81.5 | 43 | 81.5 |
| 44 | WR | Xavier Legette | South Carolina | 50.9 | 44 | 50.9 |
| 45 | WR | Keon Coleman | FSU | 52.6 | 45 | 52.6 |
| 46 | RB | Kimani Vidal | Troy | 187.6 | 46 | 187.6 |
| 47 | RB | Will Shipley | Clemson | 144.8 | 47 | 144.8 |
| 48 | RB | Jase McClellan | Alabama | 215.6 | 48 | 215.6 |
| 49 | WR | Devontez Walker | North Carolina | 74.0 | 49 | 74.0 |
| 50 | WR | Malachi Corley | Western Kentucky | 80.7 | 50 | 80.7 |
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