With the 2019 NFL Draft in the books, it’s time to update my rookie dynasty rankings. I ranked my top 50 rookies based on draft capital, college production, biophysical profile, perceived opportunity and team fit. I also highlighted 10 undrafted free-agent signees and five late-round quarterbacks that are worth monitoring. And if you missed them, here are my skill-position fantasy breakdowns from the draft: Now let’s dig in. Note: Tiers indicate where I see a notable drop-off in value. The full rankings can also be found in a table at the end of this piece. Rankings as of April 30. 2019 Dynasty Rookie Rankings TIER 1 Pick No. 1: Josh Jacobs, RB, Oakland Raiders Height: 5’10″| Weight: 220 pounds 5’10″| 220 pounds 40-yard dash: 4.60 seconds 4.60 seconds School: Alabama | Class: Junior Alabama | Junior 2019 age: 21 | Draft position: 1.24 (No. 24) What Kenyan Drake was to Alabama for 2012-15, Jacobs was for 2016-18: An explosive runner and competent receiver with game-breaking ability as a return man (30.6 yards per kick return, one return touchdown). Jacobs has never been a collegiate lead back — last year he had just 887 scrimmage yards on 140 touches — but in a weak running back class, he emerged as the clear-cut No. 1 prospect at the position. And I guess it’s not all that hard to see why: Of all the backs drafted, Jacobs was first last year with a 59.2% positive play rate and second with 38 broken tackles per 100 touches, 2.4 yards per route and 41.9 expected points added (per Sports Info Solutions). But he has below-average athleticism and not one 1,000-yard season to his name. This is a poor class for running backs, and in a normal year, Jacobs probably would have been a Day 2 pick with upside. But Jacobs has three — maybe four — significant factors in his favor. The first is that, because he saw limited action at Alabama as a committee back, he should enter the NFL relatively fresh. The second is he’s young. The backs who play as 21-year-old rookies have historically been significantly more impressive than backs who enter the league at an older age. And, of course, there’s his draft position. As a first-rounder, he’s likely to see a significant workload because so much was invested into him: In a self-fulfilling mechanism, the Raiders will give him every opportunity to prove himself so that they might be proven correct in drafting him with a premium pick. And finally, there’s his size. At 220 pounds, Jacobs is built like a lead back. He should be able to withstand the grind of getting 20 touches every week. Over the past two decades, 11 guys have entered the league as big-bodied first-round 21-year-old backs: Saquon Barkley Ezekiel Elliott Todd Gurley Beanie Wells Jonathan Stewart Marshawn Lynch Laurence Maroney Steven Jackson T.J. Duckett Jamal Lewis Edgerrin James Not all of them became stars, but literally every guy in this cohort has had multiple seasons of fantasy utility. Given how important age, draft position and size are to the running back position, it’s not unreasonable for fantasy players to expect a lot out of Jacobs early on — he could be a top-10 fantasy producer in 2019. Pick No. 2: N’Keal Harry, WR, New England Patriots Height: 6’2″ | Weight: 228 pounds 6’2″ | 228 pounds 40-yard dash: 4.53 seconds 4.53 seconds School: Arizona State | Class: Junior Arizona State | Junior 2019 age: 22 | Draft position: 1.32 (No. 32) In my way-too-early rookie rankings, Harry was the No. 1 player on my board. And even though he’s been supplanted by Jacobs, Harry is still my top receiver — and not just because he landed with Tom Brady and the Patriots. Harry probably lacks the upside potential of some of the other high-profile rookie receivers like Marquise Brown and D.K. Metcalf, but his combination of college production, biophysical profile and draft position makes him highly unlikely to bust. A five-star recruit, Harry led the Sun Devils as a true freshman with 58 receptions, and as a sophomore and junior he put up back-to-back 1,000-yard receiving campaigns. A versatile player, Harry lined up all across the formation, ran all varieties of routes and was athletic enough to contribute throughout his career as both a runner (144 yards, three touchdowns) and punt returner (11.8 yards per attempt, one touchdown). With the Pats, Harry has a good chance to see significant snaps right away , and his ability to play out wide and in the slot should help him stay on the field in all formations. Julian Edelman is likely to lead the Patriots in targets in 2019, but Harry could finish second — especially if he captures a large share of the targets vacated by the now-retired Rob Gronkowski. For 2019, it will be important to keep expectations in check. The Patriots have a complicated offensive system, and wide receivers generally need time to adjust to the NFL. But I still like Harry a lot. He has excellent long-term potential. Pick No. 3: Miles Sanders, RB, Philadelphia Eagles Height: 5’11” | Weight: 211 pounds 5’11” | 211 pounds 40-yard dash: 4.49 seconds 4.49 seconds School: Penn State | Class: Junior Penn State | Junior 2019 age: 22 | Draft position: 2.21 (No. 53) A five-star recruit entering college, Sanders signed in-state so he could realize his longtime dream of playing for the Nittany Lions — and then he sat on the bench for two years behind eventual No. 2 overall pick of the 2018 draft, Saquon Barkley. Sometimes dreams turn into nightmares. As a backup, Sanders was almost nonexistent. In his first two seasons, he totaled just 429 yards and four touchdowns on 56 carries and eight receptions. In fact, he wasn’t even the primary backup — he was just one guy in a committee of backups. Basically, he was a guy standing on the sideline. But as a junior, Sanders finally got his long-awaited opportunity to start, and he capitalized, putting up 1,413 yards and nine touchdowns on 220 carries and 24 receptions in 13 games. And he likely would have had more touchdowns if quarterback Trace McSorley had not vultured 12 rushing scores in Penn State’s read-option scheme. But Sanders isn’t a finished product. He tried to bounce too many runs outside last year, he had an elusive rating of just 75.5 and he averaged only 0.7 yards per route run. He’s an all-around good back with above-average athleticism, but he doesn’t excel in any one thing. With the Eagles, though, his versatility will be what sets him apart. Under head coach Doug Pederson, the Eagles have never had a lead back with a true three-down skill set. Instead, they’ve relied on committees of past-their-prime grinders, injury-impacted pass catchers and flash-in-the-pan undrafted free agents. No more. In Sanders, the Eagles have a lead back who can do it all. As a rookie, he’s still likely to split snaps and touches with at least one other back, but he should be given every chance to lead the backfield. And in that offense, he could finish the season as a top-20 back. In a class with little talent at the position, Sanders is one of the few rookie backs with true long-term potential. Pick No. 4: Kyler Murray, QB, Arizona Cardinals Height: 5’10” | Weight: 207 pounds 5’10” | 207 pounds School: Oklahoma | Class: Redshirt Junior Oklahoma | Redshirt Junior 2019 age: 22 | Draft position: 1.01 (No. 1) If I’m too high on Murray, so be it. From a betting perspective, I was aggressively bullish on Murray for months leading up to the draft: I bet on him at +500 to be the No. 1 pick and to land with the Cardinals. That paid off. In dynasty, I’m going to be similarly aggressive in ranking and drafting him. I never — and I mean never — advocate taking a quarterback this high in rookie drafts, but this is a relatively weak class, and Murray has immense fantasy potential. I’m not just optimistic about his future. I’m euphoric. Orgasmic. Well, maybe just euphoric. Murray and head coach Kliff Kingsbury were seemingly made for each other: They’ve had a relationship since Murray was a sophomore in high school. Entering the combine, there were doubts about Murray’s size, but he measured in with a Russell Wilson-esque physique and saw his draft stock soar. Although just last summer he was selected with a top-10 pick in the MLB draft and was expected to play baseball professionally after 2018, he is now easily the top fantasy quarterback in the class. Last year, the Heisman Trophy winner led the nation with 13.0 adjusted yards per pass attempt, and he flashed elite athleticism in running for 1,001 yards and 12 touchdowns. With his Konami Code rushing upside, Murray could develop into a high-end fantasy starter sooner rather than later. Basically, when I look at him, I see a Michael Vick who can actually throw. Murray has the true potential to be a plug-and-play, dominate-your-league option for a decade. TIER 2 Pick No. 5: T.J. Hockenson, TE, Detroit Lions Height: 6’5″ | Weight: 251 pounds 6’5″ | 251 pounds 40-yard dash: 4.70 seconds 4.70 seconds School: Iowa | Class: Redshirt Sophomore Iowa | Redshirt Sophomore 2019 age: 22 | Draft position: 1.08 (No. 8) Hockenson was almost in Tier 1 for me, because within three seasons, he could be the best tight end in the league. But tight ends often take a while to develop, and it’s hard to project how the position will be used within an offense. But there is so much to like about Hock. Winner of the 2018 Mackey Award as the nation’s top tight end, Hockenson has top-end potential as a Gronk-esque mismatch weapon in the blocking and receiving game. Entering the NFL from the same institution that produced George Kittle, C.J. Fiedorowicz, Tony Moeaki, Scott Chandler and Dallas Clark, the young tight end should be a solid professional right away — even if it takes some time for him to start producing as a fantasy asset. Last year, he was first on the Hawkeyes with 760 yards receiving and second with 49 receptions and six touchdowns through the air, and he led all tight ends drafted with 47.4 expected points added. I expect Hockenson to start right away for the Lions, but that playing time might not translate into many targets in his first season. As a rookie, Hockenson will likely be a matchup-dependent producer. If you draft him, it will be important to practice patience. He’s a long-term investment — even if he does little within his first couple of seasons. This bears repeating: It often takes tight ends a while to develop. (See: Eric Ebron.) Even so, I want as much Hockenson as I can get. The fifth overall pick might be too high for him, especially since he plays a onesie position, but he’s one of the few difference-making talents in the class. Pick No. 6: A.J. Brown, WR, Tennessee Titans Height: 6’ | Weight: 226 pounds 6’ | 226 pounds 40-yard dash: 4.49 seconds 4.49 seconds School: Mississippi | Class: Junior Mississippi | Junior 2019 age: 22 | Draft position: 2.29 (No. 51) In my way-too-early rookie rankings, Brown was the No. 2 player on my board. And after the draft I was hoping to squeeze him into my top four, because I like him a lot. From a situation-agnostic perspective, Brown might be the best non-quarterback skill position player in this class. A case could at least be made for it. Despite playing a chunk of his games with D.K. Metcalf, Brown dominated the SEC over his two final seasons, averaging 111.8 yards receiving per game over that span. With back-to-back campaigns of more than 1,250 yards, he has strong production and owns a high-end blend of size and speed. Although he often played in the slot, Brown also lined up out wide more than occasionally and displayed good route-running ability. To compare him to the No. 1 receiver on the board: Brown doesn’t have Harry’s all-around versatility. Brown didn’t produce as either a runner or return man. But he might be the better receiver.<doc-sep>For many of us, the conclusion of the NFL draft means we will soon be on the clock in our fantasy lives. Dynasty league rookie drafts are happening soon — very soon. I'm days away from my first such draft of 2019, which means the new kids need to be ranked and sorted. [Join or create a 2019 Yahoo Fantasy Football league for free today!] Today, you're getting a look at my initial attempt to value this year's rookie class for fantasy purposes. This is back-of-the-envelope stuff, just for the record. We're trying to evaluate a pile of traits here, including individual talent level, short-term opportunity, and longer-range developmental potential. And of course, if you're a dynasty owner, your decisions are going to be influenced by your immediate fantasy needs. So those are the caveats. These are the round-by-round ranks: ROUND 1 1. Josh Jacobs, RB, Oakland 2. David Montgomery, RB, Chicago 3. Miles Sanders, RB, Philadelphia 4. Kyler Murray, QB, Arizona 5. N'Keal Harry, WR, New England 6. Mecole Hardman, WR, Kansas City 7. AJ Brown, WR, Tennessee 8. Deebo Samuel, WR, San Francisco 9. TJ Hockenson, TE, Detroit 10. Noah Fant, TE, Denver 11. Andy Isabella, WR, Arizona 12. DK Metcalf, WR, Seattle Each of the three running backs at the top has a clear shot at substantial early-down (if not every-down) workloads. Jacobs is excellent, the only back selected in the draft's first round, and his competition for touches is nonexistent following the unfortunate Isaiah Crowell injury news. Jacobs produced on the biggest stages as a collegiate player, against exceptional defenses, and he's a capable receiving threat. There's little question he'll be the first rookie selected in redraft formats; likely a Round 3 pick. Chicago traded significant draft assets in pursuit of Montgomery, a back who seemed to gain 2-3 more yards than he should have on every college carry. He has obvious 240-plus touch potential and pairs well with Tarik Cohen. Sanders is stepping into a murkier backfield situation, but he's a do-everything prospect coming off a productive season and a stellar combine (6.89 three-cone). Philly's front office seems wildly enthusiastic about his arrival. Like Jacobs and Montgomery, he has a shot at 1000 scrimmage yards in a healthy season, despite the Eagles' crowded depth chart. Story continues Kyler Murray, potential fantasy difference-maker. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey) You probably don't need an expert to tell you that Murray is the clear No. 1 rookie dynasty pick in superflex and two-QB leagues. He shredded the trash-bag defenses of the Big 12 last season, for whatever that's worth; more impressively, he held his own in the comeback effort against Alabama in the Orange Bowl. Murray steps into what should be an exceedingly fantasy friendly offense, surrounded by new and interesting pieces. (Isabella is a burner, a former prep track standout who was enormously productive at UMass. He's gonna be good. If you can get him at the turn in a rookie draft, it's a gift. Don't blow it.) Murray's rushing ability — and Kliff Kingsbury's eagerness to use it — give him an uncommonly high fantasy floor. Harry has actually been the top rookie overall on many dynasty draft boards, based largely on his phenomenal setup in 2019. He delivered back-to-back 1000-yard seasons at ASU, winning with leverage and ball skills more than separation ability. His film is a fun watch. Plenty of targets are up for grabs in New England, no question. If I had total faith in Tom Brady to remain an elite passer at an age at which no NFL quarterback has ever been productive, then I'd be higher on Harry. (I realize that was a loaded sentence, but this is really not the time to have the full “Brady-at-42” discussion.) Hardman sure looks like a direct replacement for Tyreek Hill in KC, and he was among the fastest players in the draft (4.33 speed). He's relatively new to the receiver position, so we need to think of him as a still-developing prospect who will nonetheless see plenty of playing time. Hardman is a dangerous kick returner, too. Again, pretty much every analyst prefers Harry's situation in the season ahead, but Hardman has the more appealing 3-5 year outlook, tied to Patrick Mahomes. ROUND 2 13. Marquise Brown, WR, Baltimore 14. Parris Campbell, WR, Indianapolis 15. JJ Arcega-Whiteside, WR, Philadelphia 16. Darrell Henderson, RB, LA Rams 17. Dwayne Haskins, QB, Washington 18. Hakeem Butler, WR, Arizona 19. Devin Singletary, RB, Buffalo 20. Justice Hill, RB, Baltimore 21. Irv Smith, TE, Minnesota 22. Damien Harris, RB, New England 23. Jace Sternberger, TE, Green Bay 24. Benny Snell, RB, Pittsburgh After the top three running backs in this rookie class, the position gets uninteresting in a hurry — everyone else is a situational player and/or handcuff. Henderson's numbers were absurd at Memphis (8.9 YPC), but he'll be caddying for Todd Gurley. Of course, CJ Anderson taught us that the understudy role behind Gurley and his questionable knees can have its benefits, so Henderson is clearly a player worth targeting. Here's part of my conversation this week with new Ravens WR Marquise Brown. Why citing his combine weight is a little short-sighted and how he learned to alter his speed in routes: pic.twitter.com/CYVSZ4yVI8 — Matt Harmon (@MattHarmon_BYB) April 27, 2019 Brown was productive with two different Heisman-winning QBs at Oklahoma, excelling in a defense-optional conference. He wins with blistering speed and suddenness. Unfortunately, he landed in a pass-averse offense. Lamar Jackson didn't attempt more than 25 throws in any regular season game last year, which is almost unthinkable in this era. Had Brown landed in a better spot — like Indy, KC, Pittsburgh or literally anywhere else — he could have easily ranked as my top rookie wideout. Butler was a high-buzz receiving prospect ahead of the draft, but his long fall to the fourth round tells us the NFL did not share the enthusiasm of various draft analysts. Still, he's tied to a fun offensive experiment in Arizona, and he offers an appealing combination of size (6-foot-5, 227) and speed (4.48). ROUND 3 25. Trayveon Williams, RB, Cincinnati 26. Terry McLaurin, WR, Washington 27. Riley Ridley, WR, Chicago 28. Diontae Johnson, WR, Pittsburgh 29. Kelvin Harmon, WR, Washington 30. Jalen Hurd, WR, San Francisco 31. Drew Lock, QB, Denver 32. Daniel Jones, QB, NY Giants 33. Miles Boykin, WR, Baltimore 34. Bryce Love, RB, Washington 35. Darwin Thompson, RB, Kansas City 36. Josh Oliver, TE, Jacksonville Yeah, this is kind of a dreadful round. Meh. Love is the biggest name among the RBs, but he's returning from injury (ACL) and buried on the depth chart. Williams has a shot at usurping Giovani Bernard's role, but let's keep in mind that he was a sixth-rounder. McLaurin joins a roster that lacks high-end receiving talent, which helps his outlook. He also caught 10 of the 50 touchdown passes thrown by Haskins at Ohio State last season, so he has the benefit of familiarity with his quarterback, a rare situation for a rookie. If you're a Giants fan looking for a Jones pep talk, um ... I'm definitely not your guy. But hey, sometimes an epic reach of a pick can still work out. I don't really feel any more bullish on Lock, but consider him more likely than Jones to see the field in 2019. At a stacked position, it's tough to imagine either player achieving serious fantasy relevance in the next two seasons. 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For more Fantasy football insights, and to keep up with all the latest news, roster trends, and more throughout the offseason, subscribe to Fantasy Football Today now on iTunes, Stitcher or Spotify. Not every rookie makes an impact in Fantasy. If you've ever played before you know that by now, but it's still hard to ignore them. Especially because the ones who do end up making an impact can be league-winning types of players. Just think of Saquon Barkley, Kareem Hunt, and Ezekiel Elliott over the past few years, or that famous Odell Beckham-Mike Evans-Kelvin Benjamin wide receiver class. If you ended up with any of those players, you probably had a pretty good season. So, we're always going to chase rookies for their potential upside. You just want to make sure you aren't reaching when you do it, which is where our rankings come into play. Jamey Eisenberg, Dave Richard, and Heath Cummings have made their first updates post-draft, and 22 rookies cracked the positional rankings at QB, RB, WR, and TE. That's 22 players you need to get to know, at least. We'll have more content in the coming days, with Dynasty rankings for each position as well as a ranking of the rookies themselves. For now, here's how the rankings for the rookies shake out: Quarterback How many make the top 32? Two each for Jamey, Dave, and Heath Two each for Jamey, Dave, and Heath Who made it? Kyler Murray and Dwayne Haskins made all three Kyler Murray and Dwayne Haskins made all three Where are they ranked? Jamey Dave Heath Kyler Murray 13 14 19 Dwayne Haskins 32 31 29 It's not a great year for quarterbacks, especially for Fantasy. Murray should be drafted as a backup in most 12-team leagues, but you certainly won't want to go into the season with him as your starter. A season opener against the Lions isn't the toughest matchup, but there is enough uncertainty with any rookie to make sure you've got a reliable backup option. Beyond him, the first-round rookies are Daniel Jones and Haskins. Haskins has a pretty good chance of starting Week 1, but he's not exactly in the best spot for a young QB. Washington is likely going to focus on running the ball, and its lack of weapons in the passing game won't set Haskins up for immediate success even if it does open up the offense. And as for Haskins, the Giants would seemingly prefer if they don't see their first-round pick on the field this year. Your mileage may vary on the logic of that. Beyond those two, you have Drew Lock in Denver, who could end up the starter, but not in 2019, and Will Grier in Carolina, who probably won't start unless something goes terribly wrong. Running back How many make the top 60? Nine for Jamey, seven for Dave, six for Heath Nine for Jamey, seven for Dave, six for Heath Who made it? Josh Jacobs, David Montgomery, Miles Sanders, Darrell Henderson, Alexander Mattison, Justice Hill, Devin Singletary, Bruce Anderson, Darwin Thompson Josh Jacobs, David Montgomery, Miles Sanders, Darrell Henderson, Alexander Mattison, Justice Hill, Devin Singletary, Bruce Anderson, Darwin Thompson Where are they ranked? Jamey Dave Heath Josh Jacobs 17 20 22 David Montgomery 30 21 30 Miles Sanders 31 32 31 Darrell Henderson 45 50 X Alexander Mattison X 57 55 Justice Hill 55 59 60 Devin Singletary 59 60 X Bruce Anderson X X 49 Darwin Thompson 60 X X While it's not quite as stacked as in recent years, this crop of rookie running backs certainly has the potential to help decide some Fantasy championships in 2019. Jacobs is the obvious standout, both because of his talent as well as his landing spot. He won't be the every down back for the Raiders right away with Jalen Richard and Isiah Crowell in town. However, he'll have a guaranteed role from the start of training camp, with a chance to run away with the job. If Richard or Crowell is running exclusively with the second team in training camp, you'll need to bump Jacobs even further up your draft board. Montgomery and Sanders both enter similar situations in seemingly crowded backfields in creative offense. Montgomery will vie to be the Jordan Howard replacement (along with Mike Davis), while Sanders hopes to emerge as the top option in a specialized Philly backfield.