X
Lost password?

Don't have an account?
Gain Access Now

X

Receive free daily analysis

NFL
NBA
NHL
NASCAR
CFB
MLB
MMA
PGA
ESPORTS
BETTING

Already have an account? Log In

X

Forgot Password


POPULAR FANTASY TOOLS

Expert Advice
Articles & Tools
Import Your Leagues
Draft Rankings
Draft Simulator
Enter League Settings
Value Picks
Compare Any Players
News and Alerts

Fantasy Football Dynasty League Early Look - Top Five QBs Of The 2023 NFL Draft Class

Anthony Richardson - Fantasy Football Rankings, NFL Rookies, Draft Sleepers

Jackson Sparks provides an early look at the quarterback prospects in the 2023 NFL draft that could make an impact in fantasy football Dynasty leagues.

The NFL Combine is in the books and free agency is in full swing. That means the 2023 NFL Draft is right around the corner, and dynasty fantasy managers should prepare now for upcoming rookie drafts.

Finding quarterbacks with elite ceilings has become more important in single-QB leagues, but they often go at the top of the draft in Superflex or two-QB dynasty leagues. In single-QB formats, you're better off always taking shots on guys with those elite ceilings. In Superflex formats, decent QB2-range players are still extremely valuable, but since any quarterback can bust, chasing ceiling outcomes is still the move.

These QB dynasty rankings could see changes if a signal-caller unexpectedly slips dramatically down draft boards like Malik Willis and Matt Corral a year ago, but for now, we're assuming at least four QBs are going inside the top 10. Without further ado, let's dive in and take an early look at the 2023 QB class for dynasty fantasy football!

Be sure to check all of our fantasy football rankings for 2025:

 

Anthony Richardson, Florida

  • Height: 6'4"
  • Weight: 244
  • Age: 20.8
  • 2022 Stats: 53.8% completion, 2,549 passing yards, 17 passing touchdowns, nine interceptions, 654 rushing yards, and nine rushing touchdowns.
  • Rookie QB Dynasty Rank: #1
  • Projected Draft Capital: Top-10
  • Ceiling/Floor Comp: Cam Newton/JaMarcus Russell

Richardson caught the attention and imagination of NFL front offices and dynasty fantasy football gamers at the NFL Combine. Richardson set the QB record in the vertical jump with a leap of 40.5 inches and in the broad jump (10-foot-9). He also ran the third-fastest 40-yard dash (4.43 seconds) of all time among signal-callers. However, his size-adjusted speed score (135.4) was the best of all time (99th percentile).

While he has clear accuracy issues, he only started 13 games at Florida and might just be inexperienced instead of raw and flawed. He should be viewed as a huge gamble in the real NFL, but for fantasy football purposes, he's my No. 1 rookie QB in the 2023 class. The advantage of having a rushing quarterback has been established in fantasy and he sets up to be one of the elite mobile QBs in the entire NFL right away.

We haven't seen a quarterback close to his athletic profile since Cam Newton, who was the first overall pick in the 2011 NFL Draft. We know he can run, but if he can also become a high-volume passer a few years into his career as Josh Allen did, he has the makings of a top-three overall dynasty quarterback. It's important to know he probably has a high chance of busting, but fantasy football is all about upside, and he oozes with it.

 

C.J. Stroud, Ohio State

  • Height: 6'3"
  • Weight: 214
  • Age: 21.4
  • 2022 Stats: 66.3% completion, 3,688 passing yards, 41 passing touchdowns, six interceptions, 108 rushing yards, and zero rushing touchdowns.
  • Projected Draft Capital: Top-3
  • Rookie QB Dynasty Rank: #2
  • Ceiling/Floor Comp: Joe Burrow/Teddy Bridgewater

There is real steam for Stroud to be the No. 1 overall pick after Carolina traded up for the pick with Chicago. He seems to have the highest floor of all the draft-eligible quarterbacks in this class, but he could also turn out to be the most prolific passer. After backing up Justin Fields for one season at Ohio State, Stroud burst on the scene with 85 passing touchdowns to just 12 interceptions in his two-year stint as the Buckeyes starter.

The two-time Heisman finalist was prolific and dominant in the Big 10, but his zero rushing touchdowns and limited usage on the ground is concerning for his fantasy ceiling. He flashed mobility and rushed for 34 yards against the dominant Georgia defense in the College Football Playoff Semifinals, but he didn't showcase his legs much throughout his career. That said, he'll likely need to be a volume passer with some tactical scrambling skills like Joe Burrow if he's going to reach his fantasy ceiling.

However, there's a chance he's more like a Kirk Cousins or Teddy Bridgewater signal-caller who plays in a balanced offense and needs a high touchdown rate. Stroud is a safe pick to be a starter in the league for a long time, though.

 

Bryce Young, Alabama

  • Height: 5'10"
  • Weight: 204
  • Age: 21.6
  • 2022 Stats: 64.5% completion, 3,328 passing yards, 32 passing touchdowns, five interceptions, 185 rushing yards, and four rushing touchdowns.
  • Projected Draft Capital: Top-3
  • Rookie QB Dynasty Rank: #3
  • Ceiling/Floor Comp: Drew Brees/Baker Mayfield

Critics worried Young would be under 190 pounds, but he weighed in at 204 at the NFL Combine. That said, he did not participate in the athletic testing, so there's a chance he simply gained weight and will revert back to his natural size for the Alabama pro day. That is all speculation.

However, his prospect profile has very few question marks outside of his stature. Young stepped into the Crimson Tide offense after Tua Tagovailoa and Mac Jones and continued to be a prolific passer for Nick Saban. He had arguably the worst group of wide receivers and tight ends since the early days of the Saban era at Alabama but finished his collegiate career with 80 passing touchdowns and 12 interceptions. Young posted fewer than 200 career rushing yards (sack yardage deducts from rushing yards in college), but he did find the end zone seven times on the ground in two years.

Young's size concern is probably overblown, but it could be a factor in limiting his upside. There are only a few cases of quarterbacks under 6 feet tall having real success in the NFL. He gets compared to Kyler Murray, but Murray is an elite athlete and rusher. Plus, he has missed several games over the last two seasons.

Ultimately, he's a solid prospect who is projected to be a top-three pick, but he has more factors that could negatively impact his upside than Stroud.

 

Will Levis, Kentucky

  • Height: 6'4"
  • Weight: 229
  • Age: 23.7
  • 2022 Stats: 65.4% completion, 2,406 passing yards, 19 passing touchdowns, 10 interceptions, (-)107 rushing yards, and two rushing touchdowns.
  • Projected Draft Capital: Top-15
  • Rookie QB Dynasty Rank: #4
  • Ceiling/Floor Comp: Matthew Stafford/Blake Bortles

Levis is the most controversial quarterback prospect in this class, as his counting stats aren't pretty, but his arm talent and physical tools are tantalizing. Levis played behind one of the worst offensive lines in the country during his final season at Kentucky but came into the season with real No. 1 overall pick hype. He has adequate size and strength to survive a grueling NFL season, but he'll likely need to land in a perfect fit to unlock his upside.

Levis is an older prospect who should be mostly polished, but he gets knocked for his pocket awareness. Levis was sacked 26.8 percent of the time he was pressured in 2022. Meanwhile, Stroud, Young, and Richardson were all sacked fewer than 15 percent of the time they were pressured. In a league where you have to be able to sense pressure and navigate the pocket, that's concerning, especially if he plays behind a mediocre offensive line in the early years of his career.

His ceiling comp is Matthew Stafford because he has a rocket arm, but limited mobility. He'll need a high-volume passing offense with a ton of yards and touchdowns to deliver gaudy fantasy numbers. He might have Richardson beat for the strongest arm in the class, though.

 

Hendon Hooker, Tennessee

  • Height: 6'3"
  • Weight: 217
  • Age: 25.1
  • 2022 Stats: 69.6% completion, 3,135 passing yards, 27 passing touchdowns, two interceptions, 430 rushing yards, and five rushing touchdowns
  • Projected Draft Capital: Top-50
  • Rookie QB Dynasty Rank: #5
  • Ceiling/Floor Comp: Geno Smith/Kellen Mond

Full transparency -- if Hooker is selected at the end of the first round, he'll likely move into my QB4 spot ahead of Levis. Hooker is even older than Levis but has thrown for 6,080 yards, 58 touchdowns, and just five interceptions in two years at Tennessee. He doesn't turn the ball over or make back-breaking mistakes, much like the 2022 version of Geno Smith.

Additionally, he has a full resume of rushing upside with seasons of 356, 620, 620, and 430 rushing yards and four seasons of five or more rushing touchdowns. He likely won't be an elite scrambler, but he'll do just enough to provide a nice fantasy floor and edge.

At the end of the day, Hooker was a favorite to win the Heisman trophy and gained first-round hype until he tore his ACL in late November, but he'll reportedly be ready for Week 1 of the 2023 NFL season. It's unclear if he'll be ready for any OTA's or training camp yet, but he's far removed from surgery and is the signal-caller to monitor during the draft after the top four go off the board. If Hooker falls into Round 3, his chances of ever becoming a real dynasty asset become very slim. If he starts as a rookie, he could be the top scorer among rookie QBs, as he's nearly a finished product.

 

Additional Notable Prospects

If either of these two quarterbacks gets drafted before the fourth round in April, they'll be on the fantasy football radar. For now, they're far outside the top five in the rankings.

Tanner McKee, Stanford

Jaren Hall, BYU

 



Download Our Free News & Alerts Mobile App

Like what you see? Download our updated fantasy football app for iPhone and Android with 24x7 player news, injury alerts, rankings, starts/sits & more. All free!

More Fantasy Football Analysis




POPULAR FANTASY TOOLS

Expert Advice
Articles & Tools
Import Your Leagues
Draft Rankings
Draft Simulator
Enter League Settings
Value Picks
Compare Any Players
News and Alerts

REAL-TIME FANTASY NEWS

Griffin Conine

To Have Shoulder Surgery On Tuesday
Luke Keaschall

Twins Prospect Luke Keaschall Suffers Broken Forearm
Logan Gilbert

Leaves Friday's Start With Forearm Tightness

Vikings Select Tai Felton To Finish Day 2

Seahawks Select Quarterback Jalen Milroe With The 92nd Pick Overall

Browns Select Dillon Gabriel 94th Overall

Packers Pick Savion Williams At No. 87 overall

Steelers Snag Kaleb Johnson In Round 3

Broncos Select Wide Receiver Pat Bryant With The 74th Overall Pick

Texans Select Jaylin Noel With 79th Pick

Lions Select Wide Receiver Isaac TeSlaa With The 70th Overall Pick
Jack Leiter

To Start On Sunday

Patriots Add Wide Receiver Kyle Williams In Round 3

Browns Draft Harold Fannin Jr. With 67th Pick
Garrett Mitchell

Makes Early Exit
Luke Keaschall

Removed Early On Friday
Blake Snell

Likely Avoids Major Injury
Cole Ragans

Dealing With Mild Groin Strain

Broncos Add RJ Harvey To Backfield With 60th Pick

Raiders Select Jack Bech With 58th Pick

Chargers Add Wide Receiver Tre Harris In Round 2
Detroit Lions

Lions Acquire 57th Pick From Broncos

Seahawks Draft Elijah Arroyo 50th Overall
Carolina Panthers

Panthers Acquire 51st Pick From Broncos
Arizona Cardinals

Cardinals Snag Will Johnson At No. 47

Jets Add A Pass-Catcher With Mason Taylor At No. 42

Rams Select Terrance Ferguson With 46th Pick
Houston Texans

Texans Acquire 48th Pick From Raiders, Draft Aireontae Ersery

Saints Snag Tyler Shough At No. 40
Brenton Doyle

Out For Personal Reasons On Friday
Brandin Podziemski

Not On Injury Report For Game 3
Jimmy Butler III

Warriors Optimistic About Jimmy Butler III Playing Saturday
Jae'Sean Tate

To Remain Out Saturday
Jock Landale

Unavailable For Game 3
Terry Rozier

Out On Saturday
Jrue Holiday

Ruled Out For Friday Night's Game 3 Against Orlando
Kevin Love

To Miss Saturday's Game
Jaylen Brown

Available For Friday Night's Game 3 Against Magic
Gary Payton II

Iffy For Saturday's Action
Jayson Tatum

Officially Available On Friday For Game 3 Against Magic
Will Smith

Back From Injury On Friday
Luke Kennard

Questionable For Game 4 On Saturday
Darius Garland

Listed As Questionable For Game 3
Ja Morant

To Miss Game 4 On Saturday
Rui Hachimura

Available For Game 3 In Minnesota
Aaron Ekblad

Available To Return Saturday
Erik Swanson

Ryan Burr Progressing
Daulton Varsho

To Return On Tuesday At The Latest
Max Scherzer

Takes Positive Step On Friday
Aleksander Barkov

Questionable For Saturday
Gabriel Landeskog

Set For Larger Role In Game 4
Calvin Pickard

To Start Game 3 For Oilers
Randy Arozarena

Resting For First Time This Year
Jonas Siegenthaler

To Play Limited Minutes In Game 3
MLB

Red Sox-Guardians Game Postponed On Friday
Luke Hughes

Remains Out On Friday
MLB

Tigers-Orioles Postponed On Friday
Patrik Laine

A Game-Time Decision Friday
Yainer Diaz

Out On Friday Against Royals
Iván Herrera

Ivan Herrera Hopes To Start Rehab Assignment Next Week
Salvador Perez

Sitting Out For First Time This Season
Jaylen Brown

Questionable For Game 3 On Friday
Brendan Donovan

Back In Action On Friday
Jimmy Butler III

Could Miss Game 3 On Saturday
Coby Mayo

Getting On A Roll At Triple-A
Carlos Prates

Looks To Remain Undefeated In The UFC
Ian Machado Garry

Set For UFC Kansas City Main Event
Cade Cunningham

Collects Double-Double In Loss
Jalen Brunson

Drops 30 Points In Game 3
Karl-Anthony Towns

Leads All Scorers In Game 3 Victory
Zhang Mingyang

Scheduled For Co-Main Event
Anthony Smith

Set For His Final UFC Bout
David Onama

Set For Featherweight Bout
Giga Chikadze

Looks To Bounce Back
Abus Magomedov

Looks For His Third Consecutive Win
Michel Pereira

Returns To Action At UFC Kansas City
Nicolas Dalby

An Underdog At UFC Kansas City
Randy Brown

A Favorite At UFC Kansas City
Andre Muniz

Set To Open Up UFC Kansas City Main Card
Ikram Aliskerov

Looks To Get Back In The Win Column
Sergei Bobrovsky

Shuts Out Lightning In Game 2
Cam Fowler

Finishes Thursday's Win With Five Points
Robert Thomas

Posts Four Assists In Game 3 Win
Pavel Buchnevich

Celebrates Hat Trick During Four-Point Performance
Dylan DeMelo

Battling An Illness
Marcus Johansson

Exits Early Thursday
Aleksander Barkov

Hurt In Game 2
Jrue Holiday

Tagged As Questionable For Friday
Jayson Tatum

Likely Out Again On Friday
Anthony Cirelli

Good To Go Thursday
Andrei Vasilevskiy

Looks To Bounce Back In Game 2
Rasmus Ristolainen

To Miss Training Camp
Jonas Siegenthaler

Returns To Practice
Aliaksei Protas

Traveling With Capitals
Gabriel Vilardi

Still Out On Thursday
Max Pacioretty

Set To Join Maple Leafs Lineup For Game 3
Cam Davis

Looking For Better Fortunes At TPC Louisiana
Adam Svensson

Making Third Apperence At Zurich Classic
Max Greyserman

Aiming For Similar Success At TPC Louisiana
Lee Hodges

A High-Upside Player In New Orleans
PGA

Nico Echavarria Looks To Ride Off Of Elite Putting In New Orleans
Gary Woodland

A Player Worth Watching In New Orleans
Max McGreevy

Returns To The Zurich Classic Of New Orleans
Rasmus Hojgaard

In Search Of Consistency Ahead Of Zurich Classic
Sam Stevens

A Boom-Or-Bust Candidate In New Orleans
Nicolai Hojgaard

Looking To Turn Season Around At Zurich Classic
Christiaan Bezuidenhout

Looks To Sway A Hot Putter In Teams Favor At Zurich Classic
Akshay Bhatia

Looking To Bounce Back At TPC Louisiana
Carson Young

Looks To Turn Things Around At TPC Louisiana
Erik Van Rooyen

Looking For Momentum In Louisiana
Andrew Novak

Making Start At TPC Louisiana After Near Miss At Harbour Town
Ben Griffin

Making Third Career Start At Zurich Classic
Taylor Moore

Competing With A New Teammate In New Orleans
Wyndham Clark

Making Return To New Orleans
Kurt Kitayama

Teeing It Up Again In New Orleans
Collin Morikawa

Back At Zurich Classic For Fifth Time
Thomas Detry

Making Third Appearance At New Orleans Team Event
RANKINGS
C
1B
2B
3B
SS
OF
SP
RP

RANKINGS

QB
RB
WR
TE
K
DEF