Way too Early 2021 Draft Thread

[Cameron Giles]

I’m still fleshing out my rankings, but Moore is below Bateman for me for now until I see he’s regained his jittery perfection again. I have significant worries about his size, but his skills are undeniable. Unless you press him at the line, there isn’t a corner alive that can keep up with him with his ridiculous quickness/speed combination. I’ll be interested to see how they utilize him as well

Yeah, I don't really have any concern about Moore with the injury. It's a hamstring injury, but not anything that required significant surgery.

Right now, I have WRs as:

1. Chase
2. Moore
3a. Bateman
3b. Waddle
4. Smith

[bjd5211]

This draft class is looking a lot better just after a few games.
Chase not playing, but a stud last year.
Etienne looking great in passing game after already looking good as runner
Waddle and Smith balling out.
Pitts running away as nightmare mismatch at TE.
Lawrence, Fields, and Lance all looking good at QB.

This doesn't even go into some other lesser names that have performed, just those believed to be at top of class before start of season.

I always liked this class, but there were/still are some questions at RB. The RB class is still decent as is with Etienne, Chuba, Journey Brown, Zamir White, maybe Max Borgi and all of those guys can still elevate their value too. If we get another Jacobs/CEH this year who goes from relative unknown to 1st round pick that would be a massive boost too.

The other positions in this class are absolutely loaded though, especially QB and TE with WR being similar in strength to the 2020 class.

I'm look forward to how the draft board evolves over the course of the season.

[bjd5211]

https://www.espn.com/college-football/s ... -nfl-draft

Trey Lance announced he won't take part in NDSU's Spring season, and will be entering 2021 NFL Draft.

[Cameron Giles]

This draft class is looking a lot better just after a few games.
Chase not playing, but a stud last year.
Etienne looking great in passing game after already looking good as runner
Waddle and Smith balling out.
Pitts running away as nightmare mismatch at TE.
Lawrence, Fields, and Lance all looking good at QB.

This doesn't even go into some other lesser names that have performed, just those believed to be at top of class before start of season.

I always liked this class, but there were/still are some questions at RB. The RB class is still decent as is with Etienne, Chuba, Journey Brown, Zamir White, maybe Max Borgi and all of those guys can still elevate their value too. If we get another Jacobs/CEH this year who goes from relative unknown to 1st round pick that would be a massive boost too.

The other positions in this class are absolutely loaded though, especially QB and TE with WR being similar in strength to the 2020 class.

I'm look forward to how the draft board evolves over the course of the season.

Can't forget Najee Harris.

I don't see a clear stud at RB, but there could be a few backs who become long-term starters. This definitely feels like more of a WR/QB draft for fantasy purposes.

[YouMightDieTryin]

With how abysmal some of these RB's have been (I'm looking at Gordon, Bell, Drake, Gurley, Fournette, and the list goes on...) we could see a few of these drafted RB's slot into a decent scenario. I just see a few teams cutting ties and going with the younger cheaper options to save some cap room. Might not be the best RB draft class, but they'll be given a chance to show something.

[AussieMate]

I’m still fleshing out my rankings, but Moore is below Bateman for me for now until I see he’s regained his jittery perfection again. I have significant worries about his size, but his skills are undeniable. Unless you press him at the line, there isn’t a corner alive that can keep up with him with his ridiculous quickness/speed combination. I’ll be interested to see how they utilize him as well

Yeah, I don't really have any concern about Moore with the injury. It's a hamstring injury, but not anything that required significant surgery.

Right now, I have WRs as:

1. Chase
2. Moore
3a. Bateman
3b. Waddle
4. Smith

I have them in the same order, I also don't rate the rbs that's much.

[DLF3000]

I don't see a clear stud at RB, but there could be a few backs who become long-term starters. This definitely feels like more of a WR/QB draft for fantasy purposes.

Oh good, becauses I just traded my '21 1st and 2nd for Keenan Allen and a '21 4th and don't really need those positions for a few years - plus I can't draft RBs for #$%! anyway!

[FantasyFreak]

https://www.espn.com/college-football/s ... -nfl-draft

Trey Lance announced he won't take part in NDSU's Spring season, and will be entering 2021 NFL Draft.

Don't like that. Wasn't very good in his "audition game". He needs more game action IMO. High risk, high reward prospect.

[FantasyFreak]

I’m still fleshing out my rankings, but Moore is below Bateman for me for now until I see he’s regained his jittery perfection again. I have significant worries about his size, but his skills are undeniable. Unless you press him at the line, there isn’t a corner alive that can keep up with him with his ridiculous quickness/speed combination. I’ll be interested to see how they utilize him as well

Yeah, I don't really have any concern about Moore with the injury. It's a hamstring injury, but not anything that required significant surgery.

Right now, I have WRs as:

1. Chase
2. Moore
3a. Bateman
3b. Waddle
4. Smith

I have them in the same order, I also don't rate the rbs that's much.

Not liking this class much, myself. Chase, I think is 1.01 for me. Moore at 2 scares me. Not the type of player I'd want to spend a 1.02 on, I'd rather move the pick. I don't see a true top end WR or RB other than Chase, right now, that I'm willing to feel confident in spending that really early capital on.

[gogobradyarm]

If Swift was in the 21 class, where would he land in a 21 rookie draft?

[OhCruelestRanter]

If Swift was in the 21 class, where would he land in a 21 rookie draft?

Swift the prospect? First.

[gogobradyarm]

If Swift was in the 21 class, where would he land in a 21 rookie draft?

Swift the prospect? First.

He wasn't even going 1.01 in most rookie drafts this year lol.

[AussieMate]

Yeah, I don't really have any concern about Moore with the injury. It's a hamstring injury, but not anything that required significant surgery.

Right now, I have WRs as:

1. Chase
2. Moore
3a. Bateman
3b. Waddle
4. Smith

I have them in the same order, I also don't rate the rbs that's much.

Not liking this class much, myself. Chase, I think is 1.01 for me. Moore at 2 scares me. Not the type of player I'd want to spend a 1.02 on, I'd rather move the pick. I don't see a true top end WR or RB other than Chase, right now, that I'm willing to feel confident in spending that really early capital on.

Moore scares me as well but I could also see him turning into a monster, Chase has a similar ceiling but a way safer floor.

[bjd5211]

If Swift was in the 21 class, where would he land in a 21 rookie draft?

Swift the prospect? First.

He wasn't even going 1.01 in most rookie drafts this year lol.

He was a far stronger RB prospect than anyone in this class currently is, he would absolutely be the #1 RB in this class if he were a member of it. The current consensus #1 pick is LSU WR Ja'marr Chase, but I don't think he's a significantly better WR prospect than Swift is a RB prospect, and in rookie drafts RBs are king so the tie would go to Swift in most leagues.

[OhCruelestRanter]

If Swift was in the 21 class, where would he land in a 21 rookie draft?

Swift the prospect? First.

He wasn't even going 1.01 in most rookie drafts this year lol.

It’s almost as if different draft classes have different players of different talent levels.