Vikings Select Chazz Surratt In Third Round

The Minnesota Vikings selected North Carolina linebacker Chazz Surratt with the No. 78 overall pick in the third round of the 2021 NFL draft on Friday night. Surratt is a converted quarterback who has turned some heads at linebacker the last two seasons. He plays at 120 percent intensity and loves to blitz. There have […]

Kellen Mond Lands With Vikings In Third Round

The Minnesota Vikings selected Texas A&M quarterback Kellen Mond with the second pick (66th overall) of the third round of the 2021 NFL draft on Friday night. The Vikings came into this draft looking for some insurance for Kirk Cousins, and Mond was their choice early in the third round. He was once more of […]

NFL Mock Draft - 2nd and 3rd Rounds

The first round of the 2021 NFL Draft is in the books, but the second night is just as important.  There is still premium talent available, and expect to see teams moving around the board to get their targets. This year's second day will feature a talented duo of North Carolina backs, a speedy Notre […]

2021 NFL Mock Draft - Day Three (Rounds 4-7)

Below are the results from Days 1 and 2, along with live updates from Day 3 (Rounds 4-7) I have been updating the mock draft very frequently as I have in years past. There are 50-60 factors I look at in determining updates. Everything from free agent signings, team releases, new coaching staffs, player workouts, […]

Christian Darrisaw Heads To Minnesota

The Minnesota Vikings selected Virginia Tech offensive tackle Christian Darrisaw at No. 23 overall in the first round of the 2021 NFL draft on Thursday night. That's back-to-back Virginia Tech products to come off the board late in the first round. Darrisaw profiles as a left tackle, so he'll help protect quarterback Kirk Cousins' blind […]

Final 2021 NFL Mock Draft - Round 1

The 2021 NFL Draft is finally here and rumors continue to swirl. We still don't know which QB the 49ers are taking at No. 3 and whether or not the Falcons will go QB at No. 4, trade down, or go with Kyle Pitts. From there, a handful of quality offensive players expect to be […]

Early 2021 Breakouts: Wide Receiver

As we reach the threshold of this year’s highly-anticipated NFL Draft, many of you are actively searching for every fragment of information that can be deployed toward constructing your rosters. Regardless of whether you are actively involved in reshaping your dynasty teams or are among the rising number of participants in best-ball leagues, you have […]

Early 2021 Fantasy Football Best Ball Rankings: Pre-NFL Draft

Welcome back RotoBallers! Below you will find our staff's early 2021 fantasy football best ball rankings (top 300). For those of you who are not familiar with fantasy football best ball leagues, they are draft-only leagues. Once the drafts are complete, there are no moves for the rest of the season -- no setting lineups, no trades, […]

Early 2021 Fantasy Football Rookie Rankings: Pre-NFL Draft

You can also read our updated 2021 fantasy football rookie rankings: post-NFL Draft, which was released after the conclusion of the NFL Draft. Welcome back RotoBallers! Below you will find our staff's early 2021 fantasy football rookie rankings (top 80). These rankings are being released before the 2021 NFL Draft so things will of course change. Adjustments to these […]

Brandon Murchison's Final NFL Draft First Round Mock

In a flash, we have hit what is often referred to as the unofficial start to the NFL season, the 2021 NFL Draft. With the draft comes all the twists, turns, and surprises that we have become accustomed to over the years as teams do their best to conceal their true intentions in regards to […]

2021 NFL Mock Draft for 7 Rounds - Version 18

We are just days away from the 2021 NFL Draft, so let's take one more look at the latest mock draft based on recent movement in the NFL free-agent market and prospect evaluations. I am updating the mock draft very frequently as I have in years past. There are 50-60 factors I look at in […]

Worthy Wideouts: The Next Wave Of Rookie WRs in Fantasy

When it comes to fantasy football, especially dynasty, the wide receiver position has the longest shelf-life of prime production. Running backs typically fall out of their prime around age 27, but wide receivers can maintain their prime well into their 30s, making the elite ones invaluable to your dynasty squad. For example, heading into 2021, […]

The Next Wave of Talented Tailbacks: Early Look At The Incoming Rookie Running Back Class

When it comes to fantasy football, the running back position is the most important one on your team. Running backs touch the ball more than any other non-quarterback position and they are the most likely to get the ball in the red zone and at the goal line. The truly elite ones rarely come off […]

2021 NFL Draft Top 50 Rankings

The 2021 NFL Draft is right around the corner. This year's draft class is unique considering the light schedules and opt-outs of the 2020 college football season. There was also no NFL combine, which made the pro-day circuit even more important than usual. This class overall lacks depth. The one area where this class is […]

2021 NFL Mock Draft for 7 Rounds - Version 17

We are just days away from the 2021 NFL Draft, so let's take one more look at the latest mock draft based on recent movement in the NFL free-agent market and prospect evaluations. I am updating the mock draft very frequently as I have in years past. There are 50-60 factors I look at in […]

Top 10 Rookie Running Backs for Dynasty (Pre-NFL Draft)

The position that has and will continue to be the glamour position in the eyes of fantasy managers is running back. Each year, they are coveted in drafts mainly due to the lack of quality depth at the position due to the increase of committee backfields around the league. That said, finding a back that […]

2021 NFL Draft Rankings – Wide Receivers

There were six wide receivers taken in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft and we expect at least five to be chosen on Day One in 2021. The thought of seeing 10 receivers in the first two rounds seems to be a very realistic number. What complicates matters just a bit is that […]

Best-Ball Pre-Draft Values - Running Back

The highly-anticipated NFL Draft is rapidly approaching, and we will witness an alteration of the fantasy landscape as draft selections are announced. But even though this annual event will soon transform the value of numerous players, many of you are already involved in the best-ball draft process now. Your passion for this popular format has not […]

Early FFPC Best Ball Rankings - Tight End Premium Scoring

Not only is the FFPC (Fantasy Football Players Championship) home to some of the best high stakes and serious Fantasy Football competitions you will find anywhere, it also features various formats and unique scoring elements that add extra appeal and additional layers of challenges. Best Ball drafts have already started on the FFPC site, and […]

Getting to Know First-Round Picks in the 2021 NFL Draft

The fantasy football landscape is always changing, but perhaps the aspect that has changed most in recent years is with rookies. In previous years, there was definitely analysis about the incoming class of rookies before the NFL draft, but much of the talk for fantasy would occur after the NFL Draft, once all the landing […]

Best-Ball Pre-Draft Values - Tight End

With just a couple of weeks left before the NFL Draft, it might be tempting to take a wait-and-see approach to best-ball leagues, mocks, or fantasy football activity in general. After all, everything is about to change! For serious best-ball players, this is the wrong approach. We understand that the current ADP is about to […]

Best-Ball Pre-Draft Values - Wide Receiver

We have already persevered through the most uneventful weeks of the offseason, and have embraced the accelerated news cycle that was fueled by free agency. The NFL Draft is now steadily approaching, and each transformation of the fantasy landscape will increase managers’ involvement in the best-ball draft process. This format remains extremely popular for multiple […]

Top 400 - Early Fantasy Football Dynasty League Rankings

Welcome back RotoBallers! Below you will find our staff's early 2021 fantasy football dynasty rankings (top 400) for longer-term formats. These rankings are being released with the NFL free agency period still taking place, and also before the 2021 NFL Draft. Things will change, and adjustments will be made all offseason long, so check back regularly for updates. […]

2021 NFL Mock Draft for 7 Rounds - Version 15.0

Major trades have occurred since our last version with San Francisco, Miami and Philadelphia all making major deals and moving around in the first round. **I am updating the mock draft very frequently as I have in years past. There are 50-60 factors I look at in determining updates. Everything from free agent signings, team […]

Jeff Gladney Turns Himself In On Assault Charge

Minnesota Vikings cornerback Jeff Gladney turned himself in to the Dallas County Jail on Monday after a family violence assault charge, according to the Dallas Police Department. The charges stem from an incident last Friday when Gladney allegedly assaulted a 22-year-old woman. The 24-year-old was a first-round pick out of TCU in 2020 and started […]

FFPC Dynasty Startup Strategy and ADP Analysis

Scott Engel and Pierre Camus discuss winning strategies for FFPC Dynasty leagues. They evaluate early startup ADP, risers and fallers, and which players may be overvalued or undervalued to help you build a winning dynasty squad for years to come! Like and subscribe to the RotoBaller channel on Youtube to get all our latest podcasts […]

Don't Stop Believing - Myles Gaskin as a Fantasy RB2 in 2021

The Miami Dolphins have been active in free agency this offseason. By adding former Texans wide receiver Will Fuller to their offensive unit, Miami has strengthened quarterback Tua Tagovailoa's cast of weapons. The front office has made other key acquisitions as well, such as the signings of quarterback Jacoby Brissett and center Matt Skura. However, […]

Ja'Marr Chase - NFL Prospect Profile

The 2021 NFL Draft Prospect Profile Series features prominent 2021 NFL Draft prospects with film analysis and scouting insights. I have experience working in college football and have been studying the NFL Draft for over 15 years. My analysis is based on film study and analytics. A common misconception about the NFL Draft is that the […]

2021 NFL Mock Draft - Updated Round 1 Breakdown

The NFL offseason is in full swing.  With the 2021 NFL Draft just over a month away, free-agent signings and trades are changing the NFL landscape by the minute.  Pro days are also happening, as the media catches up on athletic testing numbers NFL teams may have already known about. This is my second mock […]

Don't Stop Believing - Carson Wentz as a Fantasy QB1 in 2021

The Philadelphia Eagles just recently traded Carson Wentz to the Indianapolis Colts for a 2021 third-round pick and a 2022 second-round pick. The second-round pick will instantly turn into a 2022 first-round pick if Wentz plays 75% of the snaps or play 70% of the snaps and leads the Colts into the playoffs. Wentz’s career […]