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Dream Dynasty Landing Spots for Incoming 2024 Rookies (That Could Happen)
Dare to dream? What NFL landing spots are realistic – and would be ideal scenarios for the 2024 Rookie Class? If some of these predictions come true, rookie enthusiasm will reach a fever pitch. Get ready to trade for those rookie draft picks now before they go up in value!
Marvin Harrison Jr. Drafted No. 4 Overall by the Arizona Cardinals
Marvin Harrison, Jr. avoids the potential landmine spot of New England. Although landing with the Patriots might be a sneaky good spot to get an immediate Alpha Target Share, he lands in Arizona attached to Kyler Murray and what would be an exciting offense. There would be no WR competition that would prevent MHJ from a 140-plus target season. Trey McBride and Harrison, Jr. could thrive next to one another and create multiple mismatches for opposing defenses. The idea of Kyler to Marvin sounds like a stack I would want a lot.
Malik Nabers Drafted No. 5 Overall by the Los Angeles Chargers
Keenan Allen is still playing at a very high level at 31.8 years old, but Father Time is undefeated and Los Angeles is in need of an injection of youth on the offensive side of the ball. The Chargers offense stagnated in 2023, falling to No. 21 overall in PPG. A player like Malik Nabers could turbocharge the LA offense and immediately thrive with a QB like Justin Herbert. If this landing spot comes to fruition, Nabers would steam up to the third round in redraft this summer. In Dynasty? It’s a match made in heaven. Nabers would also look great in Arizona and have 150 target potential as a New York Giant.
Rome Odunze Drafted No. 6 Overall by the New York Giants
Huh? Theo, you want Rome Odunze attached to Daniel Jones? While a Kyler Murray or Justin Herbert scenario would be ideal, Odunze would have a path to exceptional volume in New York. Before Brian Daboll was the head coach of the Giants, he was the offensive coordinator in Buffalo with an offense featuring Stefon Diggs. When Diggs arrived in Buffalo, he saw his targets increase, as Daboll featured him early and often. A multi-talented receiver with size and speed, Odunze would have a similar path, albeit with lesser QB play.
Brock Bowers Drafted No. 12 Overall by the Denver Broncos
While Brock Bowers could be selected earlier, he would have an immediate path to being the No. 1 target on the Broncos. When you think of the truly elite TEs in fantasy, they are often the top targets on their team. Travis Kelce, Mark Andrews, and Rob Gronkowski all had some of their best seasons as primary targets and lead receivers in their offenses.
Bowers would evoke memories of Broncos legend Shannon Sharpe and be a star in Mile High Stadium. There will be a lot of people who read this and hate this landing spot, but Bowers would be the offensive focal point.
Brian Thomas, Jr. Drafted No. 17 Overall by the Jacksonville Jaguars
Brian Thomas Jr. would immediately step into the Calvin Ridley role and this could be a perfect fit for him. Ridley was targeted times 136 times in 2023, including 25 red aone targets. Thomas also fits in well with Evan Engram and Christian Kirk. Trevor Lawrence had a disappointing fantasy season in 2023, finishing as QB13 in PPG. Thomas could be just what T-Law needs for a bounce-back season. Thomas led the nation in TD receptions with 17, and would immediately thrive as a deep threat and red zone target, while also possessing YAC ability in the open field.
Keon Coleman Drafted No. 25 Overall by the Dallas Cowboys
Keon Coleman is a polarizing player for fantasy analysts now, but he won’t be for NFL teams. Expect the athletic Coleman to be a top-40 selection. Coleman would thrive opposite CeeDee Lamb, and provide an injection of youth to an aging Cowboys receiving corps.
Troy Franklin, Jr. Drafted No. 28 Overall by the Buffalo Bills
Troy Franklin would have two paths to immediate production and long-term fantasy success in Buffalo. A versatile speedy deep threat with versatility, Franklin could immediately fill the Gabe Davis role while providing more consistency and achieving a higher Target Share. Franklin could play alongside Stefon Diggs and thrive as a WR2 before eventually taking over for Diggs as WR1.
Adonai Mitchell Drafted No. 32 Overall by the Kansas City Chiefs
Imagine Tee Higgins in the Kansas City offense. Adonai Mitchell has similarities that could translate to the NFL. Kansas City won back-to-back Super Bowls despite a lack of high-end WR talent. While Mitchell could slide into the second round, the late first round landing spot in KC would be ideal. Mitchell could thrive as an outside WR, complimenting the likes of Travis Kelce and Rashee Rice. He would be an upgrade over what KC currently has on their roster. Do I need to actually explain why being attached to Patrick Mahomes would be a positive for Mitchell?
Xavier Worthy Drafted No. 33 Overall by the Carolina Panthers
Carolina is in desperate need of playmakers who can provide support to Bryce Young. The speedy Xavier Worthy would immediately become one of Young’s most reliable playmakers and fall into a high Target Share. There would be a path for Worthy to fall into a Jaylen Waddle-like role in an offense devoid of speed and explosiveness.
Ladd McConkey Drafted No. 34 Overall by the New England Patriots
Ladd McConkey would also be a great pick for Carolina. Much like Carolina, New England lacks offensive weapons. With a new QB likely in place after round one (Jayden Daniels? Drake Maye?) The Patriots could look to double down with a receiver. McConkey would become an every-down player and a reliable target for a young signal caller. He could fill a role as a safety blanket in the slot.
Ja’Tavion Sanders Drafted No. 40 Overall by the Washington Commanders
Much like New England, Washington will look to use their second round pick to add support for a young signal caller. Enter Ja’Tavion Sanders. While there will be multiple appealing WRs at 36 overall, Washington also has pick 40 and pick 67. The Commanders are in need of a young and dynamic TE and Sanders fits the bill.
Sanders holds the record for most receptions ever by a Texas TE. The 20-year-old is the clear TE2 in this class and would be an immediate contributor for Washington.
Jonathon Brooks Drafted No. 49 Overall by the Cincinnati Bengals
This would be a perfect scenario for Jonathon Brooks: high draft capital, a top-notch offense, and a team that could ease him into playing shape if necessary. With Brooks’ knee injury, he will miss a great deal of time this offseason, but has a chance to be ready for opening week. With Joe Mixon and Chase Brown, the Bengals have more than enough RB talent to get by and let Brooks get fully healthy. There is also an outside chance Joe Mixon could be a cut candidate. The last time the Bengals drafted a Big 12 RB in the second round, it was Mixon in 2017. That worked out pretty well, and so would this one.
Roman Wilson Drafted No. 51 Overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers
Diontae Johnson‘s future in Pittsburgh is in doubt. Could the Steelers draft his replacement this year on Day 2? Roman Wilson would follow in a long line of successful WR draft picks under Mike Tomlin. With his elite speed and athleticism, Wilson could thrive in the slot and complement George Pickens in an exciting WR duo.
Braelon Allen Drafted No. 56 Overall by the Dallas Cowboys
Some dynasty analysts like Braelon Allen a lot (count me in), while some have their concerns. Is there a better possible landing spot than Dallas? Mike McCarthy would love the 245-pound Allen and his potential to absorb volume and excel on the goal line. This landing spot would propel him up fantasy draft boards.
Blake Corum Drafted No. 62 Overall by the Baltimore Ravens
I’ll see Allen to Dallas, and raise you a Blake Corum to Baltimore. There have been countless “Corum to The LA Chargers,” rumors ever since Jim Harbaugh took over as head coach. But what if it is a different Harbaugh that selects the highly productive Michigan RB? Corum would quickly rise up rookie draft boards if he lands in the highly efficient Ravens offense. Baltimore is in need of an injection of youth in their backfield, and Corum would thrive there.
Trey Benson Drafted No. 59 Overall by the Houston Texans
The Texans got a lot out of Devin Singletary last season, but they are due for an RB upgrade. While many have linked them to Saquon Barkley and other veteran RBs, they could find just what they need in Trey Benson. With size, speed and breakaway ability, Benson would add another dynamic element to an ascending Houston offense. Being attached to a CJ Stroud-led offense with little RB competition would be an ideal scenario for Benson in Dynasty.
Malachi Corley Drafted No. 67 Overall to the Washington Commanders
Malachi Corley excels in garnering YAC on low ADOT looks around the line of scrimmage and manufactured touches. He could immediately step into three-WR sets in Washington alongside Terry McLaurin, and the disappointing Jahan Dotson. Corley would have a path to becoming the most valuable WR dynasty asset in Washington next season.
MarShawn Lloyd Drafted No. 69 Overall to the Los Angeles Chargers
There is arguably no better landing spot for a Rookie RB than the Jim Harbaugh/Greg Roman led LA Chargers. MarShawn Lloyd blew up at the Senior Bowl with an outstanding performance and looks to have solidified NFL Draft Capital in the first four rounds. Lloyd has size, explosiveness and potential as a receiver out of the backfield. This landing spot would put him in discussion for RB1 overall in the class for dynasty rookie drafts.
Ricky Pearsall Drafted No. 74 Overall to the Atlanta Falcons
Ricky Pearsall would immediately slot into the WR2 role opposite Drake London in what should be a much more efficient and predictable Atlanta offense (goodbye Arthur Smith!). Pearsall was another Senior Bowl winner who did enough to put himself in a position to be drafted on Day Two. The 23-year-old would be a strong addition to Zac Robinson‘s offense.
Audric Estime Drafted No. 85 Overall to the Cleveland Browns
The Browns are a sneaky good landing spot for the 2024 rookie class of RBs. Nick Chubb is coming off of two knee surgeries – the second of which occurred in November. The 28-year -old Chubb’s return date is in question. Jerome Ford filled in admirably last season, and finished as an RB2, but he projects long-term as a committee back.
Estime has size (227-pounds), speed, and productivity (18 rushing TDs last season for Notre Dame). The 20-year-old would add youth to an aging backfield.
Jaylen Wright Drafted No. 90 Overall to the Arizona Cardinals
James Conner keeps on producing, but Father Time is undefeated and the days are numbered for the 28-year-old. Enter Jaylen Wright. Arizona would be an outstanding landing spot for Wright. He would immediately be a complement/high end handcuff back to Conner, before taking over early on in his career. How about a Kyler Murray-MHJ-McBride-Wright-led offense?
Bucky Irving Drafted 95th Overall to the Kansas City Chiefs
While there is a good chance Bucky Irving could hear his name called earlier than this, landing in Kansas City would be an ideal scenario for a back with his skill set. Irving would be in the 2022 Jerick McKinnon role immediately and see high value touches in one of the league’s best offenses. The presence of Isiah Pacheco would limit Irving’s volume, but the 190 pound rookie would be better served in a 10 to 15 touch per week role. If this landing spot happens, Irving would fly up draft boards.
Read John Laub’s breakdown of the incoming rookie wide receiver class here: 2024 Rookie Wide Receiver Rankings | The Scholar Series with John Laub
