Fantasy Football Rankings: 21–40
Fantasy Football Big Board 2017 21–40
21. Rob Gronkowski, TE, Patriots
Gronkowski has consistently been the best tight end in football for a number of seasons, but he has been held back by injuries for all of his career. Gronk will be an excellent player worthy of being selected higher than this.
22. Jay Ajayi, RB, Dolphins
Ajayi is a young, explosive back who will be the workhorse for the Dolphin offense this season. Ajayi is a low tier RB1, and a high tier RB2.
23. DeAndre Hopkins, WR, Texans
Hopkins is an incredible gifted receiver who could be held back by a rookie quarterback. Hopkins is a good second or third round pick.
24. Demaryius Thomas, WR, Broncos
Thomas is an incredibly talented player, and one who I think could have an excellent season if the Broncos can figure out their quarterback situation.
25. Jordan Reed, TE, Redskins
Reed was arguably the best tight end in the NFL last season, and his production looks to increase. My favorite tight end in the league.
26. Doug Baldwin, WR, Seahawks
Baldwin is a top tier WR2 option, or maybe even a low tier WR1 option if need be. Baldwin is the number one option in the pass heavy Seahawks offense.
27. Alshon Jeffery, WR, Eagles
After signing a one year deal, Jeffery looks to provide another weapon for second year quarterback Carson Wentz. If Wentz can figure it out, watch out for Alshon Jeffery
28. Jarvis Landry, WR, Dolphins
Landry heads a very talented Dolphins offense. He is a good bet for 10+ touchdowns, and could be a WR1 if everything goes right.
29. Todd Gurley, RB, Rams
Gurley is a very risky option. With a very bad offensive line and pass attack, Gurley will be the workhorse in LA. The catch being that teams will stack the box against the Rams. Gurley is a hit or miss, and an option that I personally would avoid selecting this early.
30. Golden Tate, WR, Lions
Golden Tate is a bit of a sleeper in my eyes. Being the main target in a pass heavy offense, I think he could have a Marvin Jones type breakout season.
31. Brandin Cooks, WR, Patriots
Cooks adds another weapon to an already stacked Patriots offense. He is a burner who can take the top off of a defense at any moment.
32. Sammy Watkins, WR, Bills
Watkins is the only real receiving threat in the Bills offense, and should amass a lot of yards and touchdowns this season. The catch is, he needs to stay healthy in order to do this, which has been a struggle.
33. Keenan Allen, WR, Chargers
Similar to Watkins, Allen is another very talented but injury prone receiver. Only the chargers selected a receiver in the first round. Allen is a risky pick.
34. Marshawn Lynch, RB, Raiders
Lynch, formerly a top back in the league, returns to the NFL, adding another piece to an already talented Raiders offense. I think Lynch could be in for a big season of he can return to his old form.
35. Michael Crabtree, WR, Raiders
Although the second option, Crabtree is also heavily targeted in the Raiders offense, and will be a solid WR2 for your offense.
36. Allen Robinson, WR, Jaguars
Robinson is coming off of a down year, and with the improvement of the AFC South, I could see Robinson regress. On the other hand, if Blake Bortles and the Jaguars can figure it out, he could be in for a huge season.
37. Julian Edelman, WR, Patriots
Edelman is one of many targets in the Patriots offense, and arguably Tom Brady’s favorite targets. Edelman should rack up quite a few yards this year.
38. Aaron Rodgers, QB, Packers
Rodgers is the best quarterback in football. Rodgers is always an excellent option in any fantasy league, and is a safe bet any league. Rodgers should be in the MVP conversation this season, as he always is.
39. Carlos Hyde, RB, 49ers
Hyde is a very intriguing option. He has experienced discontent with the 49ers front office, and could be traded. Hyde would be the workhorse for the Niners offense, and should be able to eclipse 1,000 yards. If you went receiver early in your draft, Hyde is a great option for a first back here.
40. Tom Brady, QB, Patriots
With arguable the most talented team he has ever had, Brady is primed for another excellent season. Brady will rack up big points for you, and is a safe bet for any team, although I would advise against selecting a quarterback this early.
