//THREAD\\\\ I’m in a good chunk of pain now than I was a few hours ago. Can’t sleep. So here’s my thoughts on some of the 2021 rookies.

Might be one of my worst/least coherent threads yet, so good luck lol just trying to take my mind off of the pain.
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🚨RB1 Najee Harris —
Pro comp: Matt Forte

✅ Patient runner, excellent vision, does not hesitate to burst through a hole
✅WAY better receiver than ppl on here are giving him credit for
✅ Ran 22mph at freaking 231 lbs & reportedly might run a 4.45-4.50 🔥

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🚨RB2 Javonte Williams —
Pro comp: Thurman Thomas

✅ Broken tackle machine
✅ Hits like a linebacker (probably bc he played LB in HS & FreshYr UNC
✅Above-average receiver, does much better than expected in contested situations
✅ Contact balance might be as good as Etienne’s
Other pros on Javonte, who just might be my favorite player in this draft:

✅ Was his high school Valedictorian (4.6 gpa). Incredibly intelligent
✅ One of the hardest working players in the film & workout room (per coach interviews)
✅ Carries his Bible around campus
🚨RB3 Travis Etienne
Pro comp: Alvin Kamara-lite

🔷First off, I’d put money on Etienne having played all/most of 2020 injured (back, left quad). This isn’t confirmed but he was constantly grabbing his back, having his L quad worked on

✅ ELITE speed
✅ ELITE contact balance
✅ ELITE acceleration
✅ Vision could use some work.. Etienne is the most scheme dependent Tier1 RB for 2021
✅ Weapon all over the field
✅ Improved as a pass catcher 2020
✅ Won’t need 20 touches/game to make a fantasy impact
🚨RB4 Kenneth Gainwell
Pro comp: Austin Ekeler

✅ Might be the best receiving RB of the class (Felton is a WR)
✅ Patient runner, solid vision, solid footwork
✅ Can be lined up anywhere on the field
📉 Only downside is potentially his size. If he weighs in 200-205, 🚀🚀
🚨WR1 Ja’Marr Chase —
Pro comp: DJ Moore

✅ As much as I love my route runners, I love YAC/broken tackles more
✅ Arrogant hands, always goes & snatches the ball
✅ Excellent 80/20 WR despite 6’0” stature. Plays BIG
✅ Has been training at EXOS
🚨WR2 Kyle Pitts —
Pro comp: Mike Evans

✅Yup I said it.. WR2
✅ Elite route runner for being a TE
✅ Won’t be surprised if he sets the TE record for red zone targets & TDs
✅ Mismatch nightmare, instant DynastyTE1 (I have him at #4) first day he steps on the field
🚨WR3 DeVonta Smith —
Pro comp: Marvin Harrison

✅ Elite route runner
✅ Excellent 50/50 WR, goes up & gets it
✅ Excellent release of LOS
✅ Tough, durable. Only 1 injury (2018 hamstring, 2 gms)
✅ Only knock is size.. rumors are he’ll weigh in at 170. Can’t ignore the hit rate
🚨WR4 Rashod Bateman —
Pro comp: Chris Godwin

✅ I’m very close to putting him up to WR2. I LOVE Bateman. 2nd favorite in this class behind Javonte.
✅ YAC stud
✅ Could improve crispness of routes
✅ “Wow” catch factor anywhere on the field
✅ Monster DOM%
🚨WR5 Rondale Moore —
Pro comp: Steve Smith Sr

✅ Elite BOA of 18
✅ Elusive, broken tackle machine, insanely strong
✅ Will always be open
✅ May struggle with drops
✅ If he slips into Round2 of your drafts, my word trade everything you have to get that 2.01 pick
🚨TE1 Kyle Pitts
Pro comp: Mike Evans

✅ Plays like a WR
✅ Mismatch nightmare
✅ Can outrun, outjump, outmuscle, etc etc
✅ Next elite TE
🚨TE2 Brevin Jordan
Pro Comp: Jordan Reed

✅ Smaller, but can line up anywhere
✅ Great receiver, YAC
✅ Injury concerns
✅ Solid value in Rd2
🚨TE3 Pat Freiermuth
Pro comp: Hunter Henry

✅ Good receiver, good blocker
✅ Strong hands
✅ Should be a very solid Tier2 TE at the next level
Running out of gas, so that’s all for now. I might add more later. I’ve been getting these 20-30 minute spurts of energy then get tapped out.
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