They addressed that need by selecting Paulson Adebo in Round 3. Micah Parsons OLB, Dallas Cowboys: Between his opting out in 2020 and the presence of Smith and Vander Esch in Dallas, there's some risk involved in drafting Parsons. Andre Mintze, EDGE, Broncos29. -. Zhongzheng District. Surtain looks like he has the toughest path to an immediate top-3 role among the first 3 CBs drafted. But Smith otherwise looks very interesting. Denver signed Ronald Darby to a multi-year free-agent deal and added Kyle Fuller for 1 year at $9.5 million. If he's ready, Cisco could push Jarrod Wilson for the FS job. Paye wins on athleticism, including a 114.6 speed score that rates 89th percentile among NFL edge defenders. Are there a couple of Round 2 options ready to outperform their earlier-drafted classmates? 37. Of course, you dont have to bet against Gay to bet on Bolton. These safeties and cornerbacks (DB) could be worth drafting early. He didn't translate that speed-size combo to much college production, notching just 8 total sacks and 20.5 tackles for loss across 4 years at Florida State. Jamin Davis OLB, Washington Football Team: Davis may not be the most talented LB prospect in 2021. Well have to watch the situations around these Ohio State teammates to see who makes for the better fantasy bet. Well, Sherwood, one of my guys, is certainly going to be flying under the radar in early rookie drafts, but as training camp opens and reports start coming out, I would not be surprised to hear that he is in contention to start at linebacker next to C.J. Jacksonville drafted C.J. Atlanta shed its top 3 safeties this offseason, allowing Keanu Neal, Ricardo Allen and Damontae Kazee to walk. Trevon Moehrig was one of the most valued prospects in this draft class. A year after drafting D.J. Grabbing an edge defender at the end of the first round was the right move for the Buccaneers, in my opinion. Jabril Cox, LB, Cowboys14. Pete Werner is the fourth player since 2016 that the Saints have drafted out of Ohio State. Basham was one of the most productive edge rushers in college compared to the rest of his peers in this class and a player who always felt perfect for the Bills. Smith arrives as a 6'6, 255-pound edge defender in a scheme that's likely to get him a LB designation in fantasy. Levi Onwuzurike didnt have eye-popping numbers at Washington, but hell have an opportunity to become the interior presence the Lions have lacked these past few seasons. And he tore an ACL in his final high school season. Jaquiski Tartt has been floating along, not really doing anything special since the 49ers took him in the second round back in 2015. Fantasy fans all know the names of the top rookies selected in the 2021 NFL Draft, including Trevor Lawrence, Najee Harris, Ja'Marr Chase, and Kyle Pitts (to name a . Baron Browning, LB, Broncos. Ronnie Perkins, NE-81.1 This is essentially what Ossai also brings to the table. Levi Onwuzurike, DT, Lions18. In case you hadnt seen, this is Penn States Jayson Oweh. He was also no slouch last time he saw the field: 109 tackles, 14 tackles for loss, 5 sacks, 4 forced fumbles, 5 passes defensed for Penn State in 2019. Even though he was the last taken among the 4, Samuel might have the clearest path to immediate starting duty. Smith put up back-to-back seasons with pass-rush grades above 91.0 in his two years at UAB. He could play a substantial role early in his rookie season as wellthe depth chart ahead of the former Missouri standout isn't exactly stacked. He lands in a good spot for early opportunity, but the Colts also look well set up to work Paye in an end rotation for as long as they deem necessary. But Jones checked in a little below average in speed score at 230 pounds. The tweet below highlights a very important piece of information to keep an eye on throughout this offseason. Epenesasaw less than 400 snaps as a rookie. He has a clear path to IDP success in New Orleans. Jones is one of my biggest winners from this IDP rookie class because of the Rams depth chart. Nick Bolton - ILB, Kansas City Chiefs. Zaven Collins, LB, Cardinals2. The Jaguars edge-rusher depth gets very thin after their starters. 2021 IDP Rankings. He averaged a strong 0.8 tackles for loss per game over the past 3 years. Im here to help shoot me a message on Twitter (@EricNMoody) with any questions. 1) Jevon Holland, S, Miami Dolphins2) Richie Grant, S, Atlanta Falcons3) Divine Deablo, S, Las Vegas Raiders4) Andre Cisco, S, Jacksonville Jaguars5) Trevon Moehrig, S, Las Vegas Raiders. If you want the best IDP in this class for the long-term, then draft Micah Parsons over all other IDPs. 1. Davis had 100+ tackles in his only season as a consistent starter. Both land in good situations for immediate opportunity. Bill Belichick should certainly know how to leverage Barmore's skills. 6. 7. PFF's Fantasy Football Expected Points tool is primarily used for identifying potential over and undervalued players. McNeil boasted the best run-defense grade (92.1) of any draft-eligible interior defender this past season at NC State. A DE in high school, Ossai opened on the edge at Texas. 10. Steve Keim likes the idea of pairing Zaven Collins with Isaiah Simmons in the middle of the defense, he told @LisaMatthewsAZ on Cardinals Draft Central. He looks like a strong player with multiple moves and a high motor. Divine Deablo S, Las Vegas Raiders: At 6'3" and 226 pounds, Deablo is actually a bigger player than Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah, although he's slated to play strong safety in Las Vegas. The harsh reality is that many of these youngsters will never see the field in an NFL game that counts. Heading into a dynasty rookie draft (1 QB) that includes IDPs? Oweh possesses the athletic tools to succeed in the NFL, even if he is still a bit raw as a pass-rusher. This might be the first time in a while in which I haven't had Bobby Wagner in Tier 1. As long as Ojularis knee checks out, which it sounds like it will, then he should be a lock to make the Giants starting defense this season. #IDP Top pass-rush win rate for draft-eligible P5 edge defenders since 2019 (min. Fields' best statistical season in college came when he was a 2017 freshman at Arizona: 104 tackles, 7.5 tackles for loss, 5 sacks, 1 INT. What You Need to Know Before 2023 Best-Ball Drafts, Top Plays for Divisional Round Underdog Pick Ems, A $200K Top Prize Is Up For Grabs On Underdog Fantasy, Dynasty Trades Podcast: TEs to Buy or Sell, Dynasty Trades Podcast: WRs to Buy and Sell, Dynasty Trades Podcast: RBs to Buy and Sell, Dynasty Trades Podcast: QBs to Buy and Sell. Phillips has some of the best pass-rushing numbers among the first-round edge defenders in this class, as laid out in the Twitter thread below, but he is also one of the best run defenders of the group. This has been a common thorn in the side of IDPers for a very long time. Detroit no longer has Jarrad Davis on the roster, and the only other linebackers they have are Jahlani Tavai, Jamie Collins, and Jalen Reeves-Maybin. But concerns about a transition to inside linebacker drop him to the back end of a tightly-packed top tier of linebackers. I covered Owehs ability to play all three downs in my recent my guys article for rookie IDPs heading into this draft, and theres a very good chance that Oweh will be able to showcase that talent in Baltimore. #IDP Day Two EDs (THREAD)@PFF pass-rush grade since 2019: 1. 1 Prospect in the Country in 2020, and he paid off immediately, but he has missed some time the past two seasons. 1. Ossai might be blocked initially by Hendrickson and Sam Hubbard, but dont be surprised if he works his way into the rotation soon. Despite floating around college (he began at UCLA) for 5 years, hell be just 22 when his rookie campaign begins. 2021 Strength of . Well see whether he opens on the weak side or in the middle. His final-year 0.9 tackles for loss per game ranked just 27th among this edge class. The Cowboys defense was among the worst in the NFL last season; for a team looking to win now, theres no reason that they should be limiting Parsons snaps as a rookie. #IDP New Cincinnati EDGE, Joseph Ossais 2020 numbers: ??? ???? He has proven to be an asset in run defense and in coverage, while also bringing decent pass-rush skills to the table. Carlos Basham Jr., DE, Bills. With both Jayon Brown and Rashaan Evans currently set to become free agents after this season, theres reason to believe that at least one of those two starters wont be back in 2022. 1) Jevon Holland, S, Miami Dolphins. Id expect Rousseau to see about 400-500 snaps this season and increase from there in 2022. But he tore his Achilles in pre-draft workouts, so his rookie year will likely be truncated at best. He is a versatile threat who terrorizes offenses up all over the field. The LB class, on the other hand, arrives with only the question of draft capital. But if he does that, sees playing time and maintains his safety eligibility, there could be quite a bit of "loophole" value to be had. Throw in the playing time, and he could be an instant IDP star. New teammate Chase Winovich just got his position switched from DE to LB on MyFantasyLeague.com this offseason. Jamin Davis, LB, Washington4. 3) Divine Deablo, S, Las Vegas Raiders. When it comes to awards, there is only one Oscars for the fantasy football industry. They're still looking for a suitable replacement for Everson Griffen to play opposite Danielle Hunter. Being a first-round pick, Tryon should get every opportunity to see the field over the likes of Anthony Nelson and other Bucs backups. Christian Barmore DT, New England Patriots: Barmore didn't do a whole lot over the first half of the 2020 season, but he was a monster for Alabama down the stretch. This is a weak class at DT, which adds value to Barmore. 2021 IDP Rookie Rankings | Defensive Line. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-USA TODAY Sports. Micah Parsons, LB, Cowboys3. These are likely to get tweaked between now and the start of the season, but I wanted to get something up for the IDP crowd with Rookie Drafts coming up. We'll see whether the latest injury impacts his readiness for 2021. Before being limited to 6 games in the COVID-shortened 2020, Basham tallied 29 tackles for loss and 14.5 sacks in 25 games over the previous 2 seasons. Werner totaled 185 tackles (111 solo), 16 tackles for a loss, 13 passes defensed, 4 forced fumbles, and 4 sacks in four seasons at Ohio State. Carlos Basham Jr., DE, Bills7. Bolton goes to the same defense that drafted Wille Gay Jr. in the same round (2nd) just a year earlier. Over the past three seasons, Paye has a run defense grade of 88.5, which should prove vital to a potential every-down role in the Colts defense. In two years as the Cardinals starter, Hicks has finished below a 60.0 grade in all major defensive categories (overall, run defense, pass-rush, coverage). But he delivered above-average results in speed score (102.1) and the 3-cone drill (58th percentile). But the latter position stands out as the strength this year for fantasy purposes. A Giants defense weak at the edge-rushing spots presents immediate playing opportunity. DISCLAIMER: This site and the products offered are for entertainment purposes only, and there is no gambling offered on this site. Throughout the article, Ill provide my reasoning and rationale for the top 10 dynasty options at each IDP fantasy position group: DL, LB, and DB. Dynasty IDP. Shaka Toney, DE, Washington25. 10. With individual defensive player dynasty league drafts slated to start soon, Pro Football Focus ranked the top 50 IDP Dynasty rookies. Chazz Surratt OLB, Minnesota Vikings: With Eric Kendricks and a healthy Anthony Barr in town, it may be a while before Surrat earns a three-down role. With that being said, here are my initial 2021 IDP Rookie Rankings. 9. Back on the edge for 2020, Ossai racked up 16 tackles for loss and 5 sacks in just 9 games. Neither distinguished himself vs. the other in stat production at OSU. I wouldnt expect either of those players to be NFL starters for much longer, but they are still effective enough pass-rushers to cut into Rousseaus playing time as a rookie. Christian Barmore, DT, Patriots8. Let's try to figure out Cody Barton and then get to 8 waiver-wire options looking to help your fantasy football lineup. In 2021, I consider Darius Leonard, Devin White, Roquan Smith and Blake Martinez to be the Tier 1 linebackers for 2021.