Kenneth Gainwell (RB, PHI) - 2021 Fantasy Football Draft Values

BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~140 Overall

CURRENT ADP: ~177

ANALYSIS: The former Memphis Tiger will have his work cut out for him in Philadelphia, with an explosive incumbent starter (Miles Sanders) and plenty of NFL veterans with playing experience ahead of him (Boston Scott). A mobile quarterback (Jalen Hurts) and questionable offensive line further complicate the first-year outlook for the Day 3 selection. Carries will be difficult to come by for Gainwell his rookie season with so much experience ahead of him on the depth chart.

Thankfully for Gainwell, he likely has the best receiving ability of any of the running backs in Philadelphia, especially with camp reports stating that Miles Sanders has struggled catching the ball during team situations. If Gainwell is going to have an impact, it will likely come through the air assuming there are no injuries ahead of him on the depth chart.

Gainwell is currently coming off the board in the 12th round of fantasy drafts as RB51, according to ADP. In PPR leagues, that represents fine value as a late-round dart throw who could see an early-season third-down role. His role could grow after a strong preseason and training camp or if Sanders suffers an injury throughout the 2021 NFL season. Gainwell is especially enticing for fantasy players who opt to attack the wide receiver position early in drafts and hope to get late value at the running back position. At such a low ADP, taking him as a later-round flier could potentially return a nice value on the investment.

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