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I seem to have become obsessed with correlation matrices, so I’m just going to lean into it. Below you’ll find a correlation matrix with many of our favorite WR prospect evaluation metrics. This is admittedly a simplistic way to look at the predictiveness of various metrics. But there are a number of interesting things going on here, which I’ll point out below. Keep in mind…...
After three seasons, and three SEC East titles, Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Jake Fromm has decided to take his chances in the pros. Fromm declared on Wednesday, January 8th that he would be entering the 2020 NFL Draft. Fromm was a player thought to be one of the very best at his position heading into the 2019 college season. He was tied for ninth in the…...
The Oregon Ducks do not have a great history of contributing NFL talent at the quarterback position. The list of relevant contributors begins with Dan Fouts and the remaining names are journeymen such as A.J. Feely and Kellen Clemens, and draft day busts like Akili Smith and Joey Harrington. Marcus Mariota still has his truthers, but we are a dying breed. This backdrop raises a…...
On December 23, the Central Florida Knights defeated Marshall in the Gasparilla Bowl. Their top WR Gabriel Davis announced his decision to forego his final season and join the 2020 NFL Draft at the beginning of December and chose to sit out this bowl game. Background Davis was a three-star prospect according to the 247Sports Composite Rankings. He was graded as the 268th best WR…...
With the 2019 regular season in the books, it’s time to start building your list of 2020 dynasty acquisition targets. Shawn Siegele looks at the key traits that bounceback wide receivers have in common and locates the top candidates for 2020. It’s never too early to start preparing for 2020, especially in leagues where trades are already unlocked. Last week we examined 15 potential breakout…...
Hunter Bryant is one of the best young tight ends in the nation. His 2019 success in concert with his athletic gifts no doubt played a part in his deciding to enter the draft in 2020. Bryant’s skills and pedigree will make him one of the top prospects at his position. BACKGROUND Bryant was born in Issaquah, Washington and attended Eastside Catholic High School in…...
With the 2019 regular season wrapped up and our 2020 prospect coverage in full swing, the arrival of a new year offers an opportunity to look forward and look back. It provides a chance to play with the past. What would 2019 rookie drafts look like if they took place today? The RotoViz dynasty crew had some serious hits back in May. We were much…...
On December 21, Antonio Gandy-Golden and Liberty defeated Georgia Southern 23 to 16 in the FBC Mortgage Cure Bowl. Liberty joined the FBS in 2018 and Gandy-Golden proved in those two seasons that he would remain productive even with the step up in competition. Background Gandy-Golden was an unheralded prospect. He wasn’t ranked by 247Sports and he was only ranked as a two-star prospect by Rivals…....
There’s far more to Henry Ruggs III than what his statistics will tell you on paper. The “third receiver” on the Alabama Crimson Tide is quite certainly one of the most intriguing prospects in the entire 2020 NFL Draft class. But is there more to his game than simply speed? Let’s dive in. Speed from the Beginning Like many other gifted NFL Draft prospects, Ruggs…...
Jonathan Taylor has been a hot devy item for two full seasons now, and it is highly likely the time has finally come for him to make his much anticipated graduation to the NFL. While it is more than likely Taylor will be playing on Sundays next season, we will get one more opportunity to watch him play in a Badgers uniform. Wisconsin plays Oregon…...
Now that the 2019 regular season is in the books, Shawn Siegele utilizes a quick hack and the RotoViz Screener to locate 15 breakout wide receiver candidates for 2020. Each offseason I write an in-depth series on the characteristics of breakout players. Receivers with different experience levels break out at different rates, to different scores, and for different reasons. It hurts our chances to select the…...
If Brycen Hopkins needs any help in how to deal with the pressures of being a top draft prospect, he only needs to turn to his family for advice. Hopkins’s father, Brad Hopkins, was a first-round selection by the Houston Oilers in the 1993 NFL Draft. Hopkins Sr. played 13 seasons in the NFL, earning two Pro Bowl nods as well as an All-Pro berth…...
A top 2020 NFL wide receiver prospect, Jerry Jeudy is sure to be coveted in dynasty fantasy football rookie drafts, too. How does his profile measure up when considering RotoViz’s extensive work on indicators of future fantasy success? Let’s explore. As a Recruit Jeudy has been a household name in devy fantasy football circles since February 2017 when he signed with Alabama as a five-star recruit…...
On December 28, 2019, Travis Etienne and the Clemson Tigers take on the Ohio State Buckeyes in the Fiesta Bowl. Following an undefeated regular season, he and the Tigers will looks to repeat as National Champions. Background Etienne was one of the top RBs in the class of 2017. Per 247 Composite rankings, he was the No. 216 overall player and the No. 16 RB…...
Death, taxes, and Alabama producing running backs that the NFL and fantasy owners should be aware of are three of the only things in this universe we can 100% rely on. Najee Harris is one such player heading into 2020. Harris has played only three seasons for the Crimson Tide and may yet return for the fourth year of his eligibility. But if he decides…...
Chuba Hubbard has quickly become a household name in college football, but the jury is still out on when he’ll head to the NFL. Regardless, we’ll get to see Hubbard in at least one more college game before he makes his draft decision. Hubbard and Oklahoma State face off with Texas A&M this week in the Texas Bowl. But for now, let’s take a look…...
On December 26, the Minnesota Golden Gophers take on the Auburn Tigers in the Outback Bowl. Although 6-foot-2-inch, 200-pound wide receiver Tyler Johnson could’ve declared early last season, he opted to prioritize earning his undergraduate degree over leaving early for the NFL. Despite opting to stay an extra year in school, Johnson has a very intriguing prospect profile. Despite the questionable quarterback play at Minnesota,…...
On January 1, 2020, D’Andre Swift and the Georgia Bulldogs take on the Baylor Bears in the Sugar Bowl. Following the exits of teammates, Nick Chubb and Sony Michel, Swift took over an offense centered around the running game. Background Swift was one of the top RBs in the class of 2017. Per 247 Composite rankings, he was the No. 33 overall player and the fourth…...
In an exciting development for the future of both brands, the RotoViz ownership team has acquired Dynasty Command Center. Created as a joint venture in 2017 by RotoViz Owner and Chief Brand Officer, Curtis Patrick, and dynasty community stalwart Ryan McDowell of Dynasty League Football, Dynasty Command Center (DCC) is a four-pronged business which has consisted of a premium, 24/7 Slack community with dozens of…...
RotoViz Dynasty Coordinator Curtis Patrick shares some thoughts about how to strategically approach making a dynasty fantasy football waiver claim. One of my favorite things about dynasty fantasy football is that there’s always something to be working on. The grind never stops, regardless of the state of your team. I like to encourage activity, sometimes even for its own sake. Even a single owner becoming more…...
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