We do not typically hand out fantasy football dynasty rankings or advice, but since it’s mostly a crapshoot to project rookie year fantasy success (especially pre-draft and especially during COVID), we decided to dip our toes into the dynasty waters.
Led by the likes of Kyle Pitts, Ja’Marr Chase, Jaylen Waddle, Devonta Smith, Najee Harris, Trevor Lawrence, and Justin Fields, the 2021 NFL Draft class is absolutely loaded with offensive weapons. Some will make an immediate 2021 fantasy impact and several more should make a long-term fantasy impact.
Thus, check out our 2021 fantasy football dynasty rookie rankings below and use the links below for additional scouting reports and breakdowns on each prospect.
Full breakdowns: Quarterbacks | Running Backs | Wide Receivers | Tight Ends
Be sure to check out The Wolf’s 2021 Fantasy Football Rankings & Big Board after the draft and bookmark our Fantasy Football Stock Watch to get the best fantasy football breakdowns of the 2021 rookie class.
QUARTERBACKS (in-depth breakdown)
Generational Talent
1. Trevor Lawrence, Clemson – Jaguars
Konami Code Kings
2. Justin Fields, Ohio State – Bears
3. Trey Lance, North Dakota State – 49ers
Solid Franchise QBs (Think Fantasy Kirk Cousins)
4. Zach Wilson, BYU – Jets
5. Mac Jones, Alabama – Patriots
Be Patient and Stash
6. Kyle Trask, Florida – Bucs
Others to keep an eye on: Kellen Mond (TAMU), Davis Mills (Stanford), Jamie Newman (Georgia), Ian Book (Notre Dame), Sam Ehlinger (Texas)
RUNNING BACKS (in-depth breakdown)
Future Fantasy Workhorses
1. Najee Harris, Alabama – Steelers
2. Travis Etienne, Clemson – Jaguars
3. Javonte Williams, North Carolina – Broncos
Next Antonio Gibson?
4. Kenneth Gainwell, Memphis
Career Committee Backs With Workhorse Upside
5. Trey Sermon, Ohio State – 49ers
6. Michael Carter, North Carolina
High Ceiling, Very Low Floor
7. Chuba Hubbard, Oklahoma State
8. Rhamondre Stevenson, Oklahoma
9. Khalil Herbert, Virginia Tech
10. Jermar Jefferson, Oregon State
Others to keep an eye on: Jaret Patterson (Buffalo), Larry Rountree III (Missouri), Chris Evans (Michigan), Demetric Felton (RB/WR, UCLA), Elijah Mitchell (Louisianna), Gerrid Doaks (Cincinnati), Pooka Williams (Kansas), Kylin Hill (Mississippi State), Rakeem Boyd (Arkansas)
WIDE RECEIVERS (in-depth breakdown)
Elite Alpha WR1s
1. Ja’Marr Chase, LSU – Bengals
2. Jaylen Waddle, Alabama – Dolphns
3. DeVonta Smith, Alabama – Eagles
Solid Fantasy WR2s
4. Rashod Bateman, Minnesota – Ravens
5. Terrace Marshall Jr., LSU – Panthers
Gadget Players With Very High Upside (Interchangeable)
6. Kadarius Toney, Florida – Giants
7. Elijah Moore, Ole Miss – Jets
8. Rondale Moore, Purdue – Cardinals
Boom-or-Bust Homerun Hitters
9. Tylan Wallace, Oklahoma State
10. Dyami Brown, UNC – Washington
Others to keep an eye on: Amon-Ra St. Brown (USC), D’Wayne Eskridge (Western Michigan), Amari Rodgers (Clemson), Nico Collins (Michigan), Tutu Atwell (Louisville), Seth Williams (Auburn), Simi Fehoko (Stanford), Cade Johnson (South Dakota State), Trevon Grimes (Florida), Jaelon Darden (North Texas), Tamorrion Terry (Florida State), Marquez Stevenson (Houston)
TIGHT ENDS (in-depth breakdown)
Generational Talent
1. Kyle Pitts, Florida – Falcons
Future Fantasy Stud
2. Pat Freiermuth, Penn State – Steelers
High-upside Pass-catchers
3. Brevin Jordan, University of Miami
4. Hunter Long, Boston College – Dolphins
Real Life Stud; Low Fantasy Ceiling
5. Tommy Tremble, Notre Dame – Panthers
Others to keep an eye on: Jacob Harris (UCF), Kenny Yeboah (Ole Miss), Ben Mason (Michigan), Tre’ McKitty (Georgia), Tony Poljan (Virginia), Zach Davidson (Central Missouri)
Be sure to check out The Wolf’s 2021 Fantasy Football Rankings & Big Board after the draft and bookmark our Fantasy Football Stock Watch to get the best fantasy football breakdowns of the 2021 rookie class.