Fantasy Football Rankings: 11–20
Fantasy Football Big Board 2017 11–20
11. Jordy Nelson, WR, Packers
Nelson barely missed out on the top ten in favor of Thomas. The only thing holding him back is his injury history. Nelson is an incredible talent and should see a good amount of targets from Aaron Rodgers. He is excellent value here and could easily be a top eight pick.
12. LeSean McCoy, RB, Bills
McCoy is one of many top backs in the top 20, where the quality of backs takes a sharp dip after 20. He is the head of a run first offense and has good pass catching potential. McCoy is an explosive back who could go earlier and will be a good RB1.
13. Devonta Freeman, RB Falcons
Another running back here. Freeman will get a high volume of touches in an elite offense in Atlanta, and room will be made for him to run after Jones takes focus off of the defense. Tevin Coleman taking some touches should have Freeman see a statistical decline, but Freeman is still a good option nonetheless.
14. Jordan Howard, RB Bears
With a young, inexperienced quarterback under center in Chicago, look for Howard to get a lot of touches in the run and pass games. Howard is an explosive workhorse, and will be a very solid player this season. Jeremy Langford could take some touches him.
15. Melvin Gordon, RB, Chargers
Gordon is the feature back in a young and exciting Los Angeles offense. With a weak offensive line and injury concerns, he could lose production. Gordon is a low tier RB1 and a high tier RB2. With the lack of running backs after 20, look to get Gordon mid second round.
16. Demarco Murray, RB ,Titans
Murray looks to have a good season in the Titans ground and pound system, and combined with an easier schedule should lead to solid production out of the back. He has an excellent offensive line, but should split touches in a highly competitive backfield.
17. Amari Cooper, WR, Raiders
Cooper is the number one option in an explosive Raiders offense; which looks to be one of the top units in the NFL. Cooper only has 11 touchdowns in two seasons, and will need to increase that number to become elite. Cooper has star potential and is a good pick anywhere in the second.
18. Dez Bryant, WR, Cowboys
Bryant will be limited by his injuries; he has only played 22 games in the last two seasons. The run heavy offense of the cowboys could also limit his production, but Bryant is still immensely talented and will be a solid WR2 option.
19. Lamar Miller, RB, Texans
Miller is one of a few talented backs in the AFC South, a division with relatively weak defenses. Miller is an explosive, shifty back who excels in open space. In an offense highlighted by a rookie quarterback, look for Miller to be asked to carry a lot of the offensive load in 2017.
20. Leonard Fournette, RB, Jaguars
Leonard Fournette has superstar potential. Fournette would be a very risky selection this high, with the competition in the backfield in Jacksonville and lack of pro experience, but I think Fournette has the potential to have a better season that Ezekiel Elliot in 2016. The best running back prospect since Adrian Peterson has the upside to warrant using a top 20 selection on him.
