Rookies have become a much bigger part of the fantasy football landscape in recent seasons. In years past, it was the first-year running backs who typically made the most significant statistical impacts among rookies. But nowadays, we’re seeing more quarterbacks and wide receivers come right in and produce.
While no rookie field general flourished last season (besides Brock Purdy late in the year), we once again saw a number of wideouts make some noise. Garrett Wilson, the Offensive Rookie of the Year, and Chris Olave both scored 198-plus fantasy points. Christian Watson made a huge second-half impact, and others – like George Pickens, Drake London, Treylon Burks and Jahan Dotson – showed off some upside.
With that in mind, here are my top-10 dynasty rookies heading into the 2023 NFL draft. The list starts with two running backs, but it’s also chock full of wide receivers. The eventual landing spots of these players will of course play a huge role in their ultimate short- and long-term value, but here’s how the first-year players stack up talent-wise. (Note: For the record, my highest-ranked rookie quarterback is Ohio State’s C.J. Stroud, who currently checks in at No. 12.)
