Following the 2022 NFL Draft, what are our IDP rookie rankings as dynasty season rolls on through the summer? Hes good in coverage and can step up to help against the run. Nakobe Dean, ILB, PHI: Dean's slide into the third round due to medical concerns was almost as surprising as the Philadelphia Eagles spending actual draft capital on an off-ball linebacker. 1 fantasy rookie this year. It's one that is more reflective of a 21st -century NFL of "hybrid" fronts and teams spending 70-plus percent of games in sub-packages. That said, Muma is still a nice draft-and-stash candidate as he and Devin Lloyd are certainly two of the future centerpieces of the Jaguar defense. 10. He could easily be at the top of this list had he not gotten injured. 2022 fantasy football draft rankings for IDP leagues from Mike Clay, Tristan H. Cockcroft and Eric Moody. The Ravens could look to trade last years starter, Chuck Clark, with Hamilton now locked into that role for the foreseeable future. Boye Mafe, DL | Seahawks Towards the latter part of the 2021 season, we advised our regular IDP readers that the 2022 NFL Draft class would be a bit of an outlier. That linebacker figures to be 2021 All-Pro. Matt Corral, QB, Panthers51. All Rights Reserved. NOTE: These rankings are based on true position IDP leagues, meaning edge rushers will be categorized as such, not as linebackers, even if they're playing in a 3-4 defense. This ensures timely rankings, year round. The Chiefs have run the second-highest dime personnel rate (31.5%) since Spagnuolo took over as the defensive coordinator in 2019, which accounts for about 300 snaps per season. But Belton will have to beat out Julian Love in training camp if he's going to see significant playing time as a rookie. Copyright 2019-2023. 5. Kayvon Thibodeaux, EDGE, Giants9. Cook figures to be a better version of Sorensen after posting 25 defensive stops against the run last year, which was tied for eighth among all college safeties. Derek Stingley Jr., CB | Texans. 1 overall recruit in the country lived up to the hype during his time at Oregon. Even though Chenal was the best run defending linebacker in college football, earning a 94.1 run defense grade in 2021 at Wisconsin, the Chiefs just aren't a great destination for linebackers in IDP. He played for Georgia this past season, which means hes one of the most pro-ready players who got drafted. 1. But he'll start right away and isn't afraid to get his helmet dirty, so he's the top-ranked rookie corner on my board. Aidan Hutchinson lands fifth on this list, but it depends on what kind of league you play in. Kyle Philips, WR, Titans75. Even though Lloyd wasnt the first linebacker selected in the 2022 NFL Draft, he should play every down in Jacksonville and produce the kind of numbers that will make him highly coveted in IDP leagues, regardless of format. If all their edge defenders are available, then Seahawks will likely deploy a heavy rotation between Darrell Taylor, Uchenna Nwosu, Alton Robinsonand now Mafe. 6. And this year, that's altering these rookie listings. Chad Muma, LB, Jaguars67. The elements considered here are the caliber and upside of the players and their potential roles, with a primary focus on 2022 and 2023. If that happens, Andersen could be a Day 1 starter. POPULAR CATEGORY. For NFL purposes I do, but for fantasy football, I think Dean takes the cake. DFS. He may not play this year, but hell eventually be a cornerstone in one of the most fantasy-friendly defenses in the league. Be sure to check the rankings page throughout the offseason as updates are made. While this is a good indicator that Johnson can play an every-down role, it doesnt necessarily mean he will, which is how things might shake out in Year 1. Christian Harris, ILB, HOU: This is the point in the rookie linebacker rankings where the waters start to muddy. Now that the 2022 NFL draft is in the books, as. This is what put Sorensen on the field combined with injuries to starters and other personnel needs allowed him to average around 715 defensive snaps over that span. I expect him to have a decent rookie season, but hell eventually become the leader of the Minnesota defensive backfield. There's risk here, especially in 2022. Arnold Ebiketie, EDGE, Falcons34. In a similar vein to Andersen landing with the Falcons, Smith also figures to be more of an athletic project in an off-ball linebacker room that's fairly thin on talent outside of. We warned that those . May 10, 2022. Bryan Cook, DB | Chiefs Davis has not been a pass-rush threat thus far in his football career, fitting the mold of an early-down run stopper albeit a very good one. Enagbare could very easily find himself in the Packers rotation, replacing ZaDarius Smith. That could be the same role the team has in mind for Cook, who was drafted in the second round. He wasnt the first linebacker taken in the draft, but hes probably the best. The Chiefs have run the second-highest dime personnel rate (31.5%) since Spagnuolo took over as the defensive coordinator in 2019, which accounts for about 300 snaps per season. 2022 Dynasty Rookie Rankings Cheatsheet with IDPs. The 6'0", 212-pounder has the talent to be a quality starter in the pros, but he needs to work on his coverage skills and will probably be slated for a reserve role in the early-going. So be it. 5. Paschal has a route to starting opposite Hutchinson. Hamilton should be a much better option than Clark for tackle production as well, as Clark produced just a 7.8% tackle efficiency rate in 2021, which is well below average for his position. Although a PPR scoring system is assumed, keep in mind that a switch to non . McFadden earned back-to-back 90-plus pass-rush grades his last two seasons at Indiana as well as a 74.8 overall grade in 2021. Among the DBs, Brisker has the clearer road to being the box safety. After being the only off-ball linebacker taken in the second round, Andersen comes into a situation great situation for playing time, but hell need some work to get there. If your league is an "old-school" format that lumps in the likes of Walker and. Lawson is coming off an Achilles tear that kept him off the field in 2021, so there are concerns about his recovery and ability to regain his explosiveness, but nonetheless, Franklin-Myers and Lawson both present barriers to Johnsons playing time. Dynasty Scoring. While Nick Bolton made out fine last year with his 112 tackles, he did so on just 56% of the Chiefs' total defensive snaps, meaning he was an unsustainably efficient tackler, which shouldn't be relied on for another season, let alone week to week. If you're a true fantasy football psycho and prefer individual defensive player formats, Fantasy Alarm has all the strategy tips and IDP rankings you need to finalize your 2022 draft cheat sheet. Thibodeauxs 90.9 pass-rush grade and 87.4 overall grade for his college career makes for an impressive resume to bet on in IDP leagues. 10. Kyren Williams, RB, Rams62. The Jets extended versatile defensive lineman, just last year while also signing highly-coveted free agent edge. As the best pick from the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft, Hamilton is arguably a top-five talent in this draft class. Since these rankings skew toward defensive tackle-required leagues, Wyatt should be the first one taken given his ability to contribute as both a run defender and pass-rusher. Karlaftis and Walker join star-studded pass rushes where the focus of the offense will likely be on those other players. Ojabo should develop into the long-term starter next to last years first-round edge. Kyle Hamilton, S, Ravens24. He was utilized as a blitzer on nearly 150 snaps over the past two seasons, posting 37 pressures and seven sacks. These rookie rankings are technically for dynasty IDP leagues, but truth be told there wouldn't be that much difference in them were they for a redraft format. Hell be an IDP star for years to come. (2022) Primetime . Deion Jones,Mykal Walker and Rashaan Evans are ahead of Andersen (for now) on Atlanta's linebacker depth chart, but they also shouldnt be considered elite competition to beat out, eventually. Kayvon Thibodeaux, DL | Giants Jaguars' new defensive coordinator Mike Caldwell previously the, ) on every down, can now feel comfortable in doing so again. Andersen is a project linebacker who has a short path to on-field IDP relevance, so scooping him up in the mid-to-late rounds would be wise. Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Oregon Ducks quarterback Anthony Brown (13) tires to evade Utah Utes linebacker Devin Lloyd (0) in the fourth quarter in the third quarter at Rice-Eccles Stadium. The only question is how Andersen will weather going from the Big Sky Conference to the NFL. Placing Harris at 17 does not feel great, but this is an opportunity call. Cine is an excellent player, and hell start right away, lining up next to. If you can afford to be patient, there are available outs in Bakers contract as early as 2023, helping build a stronger case for Tindalls future IDP success. Brisker is the kind of player that can manage and understand various coverages, line up against TEs and make big plays. Now, all our premium tools for Fantasy and Betting are included in one subscription at one low price. Christian Harris, LB | Texans That should set him up to open the season as the Bears starting strong safety, and it's possible that he could give Hamilton a run as the highest-scoring IDP defensive back. The Lions drafted the son of Michigan, fulfilling Hutchinsons dream of playing for his favorite childhood team. The Bears spent a second-round pick on Brisker, which is ideal draft capital, but also outside of Eddie Jackson theres no real competition for Chicago's second safety spot. If drafting Muma, patience is going to be key because hell have to sit behind Oluokun and Lloyd in, at least, 2022. , who has been unable to crack even 200 pass-rush snaps since joining the 49ers, sits ahead of Jackson on the depth chart. Jameson Williams, WR, Lions6. Jermaine Johnson II, EDGE, Jets16. One of the leagues worst defenses in 2021 gets much better (on paper at least) by adding a talented pass-rusher who is also one of the better run defenders at his position in this class. David Ojabo, DL | Ravens. Walkers grades and tape explain his lack of production this past year, as he posted just a 64.5 pass-rush grade and a 10.1% win rate both of which rank outside of the top-200 FBS edge defenders. Caldwells Bucs rushed their linebackers at a top-five rate last season led by White (162 pass-rush attempts). The"Don"Piccolo. Isaiah Spiller, RB, Chargers37. #Cowboys EDGE Sam Williams is a dip-n-rip pass-rusher who possesses elite speed (4.43 40) and an outstanding get-off. The Jets extended versatile defensive lineman John Franklin-Myers just last year while also signing highly-coveted free agent edge Carl Lawson that same offseason. . Williams earned an elite 90.2 pass-rush grade, posting 61 pressures and 13 sacks at Ole Miss in 2021. Harri's issue is that he had great coaching but never even earned a 70.0-plus overall grade for a season. While defensive line talent doesnt often hit the ground running in the NFL, this years No. If all their edge defenders are available, then Seahawks will likely deploy a heavy rotation between, Cook figures to contribute to the Chiefs in a similar way that. Ty Davis-Price, RB, 49ers49. Currently, Dee Ford, who has been unable to crack even 200 pass-rush snaps since joining the 49ers, sits ahead of Jackson on the depth chart. Those ranking 11 through 14 could all be Day 1 starters and that is a huge bonus for IDP formats. He posted 148 tackles in 2021 at Wyoming while missing just 8.1% of his attempts, but because he's likely the odd man out in a typical two-linebacker system, it may be a while before Muma can put up IDP relevant production. With better pass-rushing interior players already in the lineup (Fletcher Cox, Javon Hargrave), Davis probably won't be anything more than an early down player, limiting his usefulness for IDP. Desmond Ridder, QB, Falcons50. Ty Chandler, RB, Vikings61. Fantasy football IDP draft rankings for the 2022 NFL season and individual defensive players - linebackers (LB), defensive linemen (DL), defensive backs (DB). With the 2022 NFL Draft concluded, dynasty league rookie drafts are going to be in full swing over the next few months. 2 overall pick looks about as pro-ready as weve seen in the past few years. Ebiketie has an easier path to consistent playing time than Mafe, but Mafe has the bigger ceiling if he is a Day 1 starter and does not fall into a frustrating rotation. Lloyd should be an asset as a blitzer after posting an 88.4 pass-rush grade, 31 pressures and eight sacks in 2021 all of which were top-12 among college linebackers. Channing Tindall, LB | Dolphins Sanders has a path to IDP relevance here and figures to be a decent sleeper late in drafts. Boltons low 56% snap share led all Chiefs linebackers in 2021, and fantasy managers should expect more of the same from Spagnuolos linebacker rotation with Chenal in the mix.