Jay Ajayi Value Check

[dynastyjukay]

In terms of first round? 1.05??
1.06?? 1.12??

[Rosenbluu]

I wouldn’t pay 1.05 or 1.06. Seems like he is in the 1.08-1.10 range for me

[ninotoreS]

Of the backs this year, I only rate Barkley (duh), Guice, and Penny more valuable than him. Objectively, I don't see the logic in valuing Chubb, Jones, Kerryon, and Michel more than Ajayi. There are several indicators projecting Ajayi for 225-250 carries this year in one of the league's best offenses as its primary goal-line back, behind a good O-line, in a contract year. He's a 2-down back (maybe 2.5-down?) and that caps his ceiling for sure, but you look at these other guys in the second tier, they all have murkier touch-share situations, and of course unproven pro-level ability compared to Ajayi. Ajayi's PFF grade last year wasn't even bad, despite the mid-season trade.

I think people should be valuing Ajayi this offseason the way he was valued last offseason, especially considering his O-line as an Eagle has been dramatically upgraded. I see him worth at least one mid-1st (Penny could drop to mid-1st I think), or two late 1sts.

[Igwebuike 4 Prez]

I wouldn’t pay 1.05 or 1.06. Seems like he is in the 1.08-1.10 range for me

[dipANDglide]

Late first for me. I don't care for RB's that don't catch a lot of passes.

[lukkynumber13]

Of the backs this year, I only rate Barkley (duh), Guice, and Penny more valuable than him. Objectively, I don't see the logic in valuing Chubb, Jones, Kerryon, and Michel more than Ajayi. There are several indicators projecting Ajayi for 225-250 carries this year in one of the league's best offenses as its primary goal-line back, behind a good O-line, in a contract year. He's a 2-down back (maybe 2.5-down?) and that caps his ceiling for sure, but you look at these other guys in the second tier, they all have murkier touch-share situations, and of course unproven pro-level ability compared to Ajayi. Ajayi's PFF grade last year was even't bad, despite the mid-season trade.

I think people should be valuing Ajayi this offseason the way he was valued last offseason, especially considering his O-line as an Eagle has been dramatically upgraded. I see him worth at least one mid-1st (Penny could drop to mid-1st I think), or two late 1sts.

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[CharlieKelly]

You're in the middle of rookie hype season. People would rather have a different rookie two down pounder in a crowded backfield (Chubb/Freeman), or a decent talent that went to teams that have been RB purgatory (Michel/Kerryon) over the proven talent like Ajayi.

I'd happily send off one of the mid 1sts for Ajayi. Everyone is convinced they're drafting Kareem Hunt when there's a better chance they're drafting Samaje Perine.

[playa_hata]

i wouldnt pay a first for ajayi

[jessup45]

Mid first feels about right. If I’m in win now I like him more than all rookies not named Barkley / Guice / Penny. Even Guice / Penny are coin flips to me with Ajayi.

[Goddard]

1.06 or 1.07

[Jmatt>Coleman]

Loved him. Over him. Traded him for 1.12, 2.2, 19 2

[AresGodOWar]

Only rookie RB I would take over the young bellcow RB that avg. 5.8 ypc on the best team in football last year is Barkley , So 1.02 for me

[keebs3]

I paid the 1.10 for him mid season last year- as I was competing and needed RB help.
I traded him already- I'd say he's worth a late first.

[esloan35]

Back end of the 1st for me..

[topher]

I like all 8 of the top RB over ajayi and even some WR, it be late first early 2nd for me in this draft class.

I don’t care about the situation of any of the rookie RB, it’s dynasty, I go for talent.