Ranking my top-85 Defensive Linemen for Dynasty

[lukkynumber13]

Great Post. I know your not big on EDGE in Fantasy, but TJ.Watt can be started as a DE in my league along with all 3-4 OLB’s. . What do you think of TJ Watt?

I like him a lot. His numbers make him seem like he’s as good as a Joey Bosa or a Myles Garrett, which he’s not, but he’s VERY talented.

I’d have him around or above a Takk McKinley if he was a DE on MFL

[lukkynumber13]

Great list. Very good info from someone who puts a lot of time into this. Isn't Chandler Jones expected to go back to lb next year with them saying they are going to a 3-4?

Do you see a lot of regression in tackle numbers coming for flowers? He has been a top 15 de in my leagues for the past 2 seasons by being a decent pass rusher and racking up good tackle numbers and is only 25. Though I own him nowhere I would have a tough time ranking significantly below that level of production.

Thank you for reading!

Regarding Chandler Jones, yes I expect that to happen but you never know. We have seen expected changes to defenses fall through.

Great question on Trey Flowers. I like him a lot. I see him as a safe, albeit not very sexy, player. I might be more inclined to gamble on a higher-variance pass-rush specialist over Flowers, in the hopes that I catch lightning in a bottle and I can get the next 2017 Everson Griffen.

[TB3falcons]

Great Post. I know your not big on EDGE in Fantasy, but TJ.Watt can be started as a DE in my league along with all 3-4 OLB’s. . What do you think of TJ Watt?

I like him a lot. His numbers make him seem like he’s as good as a Joey Bosa or a Myles Garrett, which he’s not, but he’s VERY talented.

I’d have him around or above a Takk McKinley if he was a DE on MFL

Any reason you have Takk so high?

Edit: wanted to expand on Takk a bit, even though I'm a Falcons fan I was a bit disappointed with the pick in '17. Dude tested terrible in agility drills- yay he ran a 4.59 in the 40. How is that useful for a DE? More important to me is his 7.48 3 cone time- not very good at all... Other than his high motor, there's not much I like about him. Poor agility scores, undersized, and doesn't have a lot of pass rush moves to compensate.

[FiremanEd]

Personally am not in love with Takk either and was surprised he was that high.

[saw061600]

Great list.

[lukkynumber13]

Personally am not in love with Takk either and was surprised he was that high.

I liked Takk a lot coming out of school and I’ve been impressed by his sack numbers in the pros, but I’ll be the first to admit I haven’t watched much of him since he’s been drafted. Not sure why that is.

I’m certainly willing to change my opinion on Takk! I’ll give his tape another, much closer, look.

[TUDL]

Thanks for the response Lukky. Looking forward to your LB & DB Rankings should you make them.

[GridironGuerilla]

Please!

[lukkynumber13]

I’m not gonna do LB & S ranking system anytime soon because they are both positions that should be viewed from a redraft perspective IMO. So free agency & the draft will weigh HEAVILY in my rankings.

[NY CAT]

Your work and acumen are appreciated.
Thank you.
I will use as a reference.

[GridironGuerilla]

I don't see Grady Jarrett on the list? Am I missing him? Looking for a DT required league.

[lukkynumber13]

Grady Jarrett is worthy of being in that 60-90 range, but he doesn’t offer any real ceiling

[Phaded]

Lukky, where would you slot Nick Bosa in this list?

[lukkynumber13]

Lukky, where would you slot Nick Bosa in this list?

Extremely high. Probably 7.

People whose opinion I trust a lot rate him as the best edge prospect to come out since Clowney. Supposed to be a better PROSPECT than his big brother, Chubb, Garrett, etc.

[IR1]

Now that Vernon is back as DE, where would you put him now? The third grouping?