In dynasty fantasy football, it is never too early to look ahead. While most people are focused on the loaded 2017 draft class, here is a preview of what is to come in 2018’s class.







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1.1 Saquon Barkley, RB Penn State

Barkley would be my 1.01 in the 2017 draft class if he were eligible. He is plain and simple a joy to watch. Barkley has been the workhorse at Penn State for two years after winning the job as a true freshman. Hop over to draft breakdown and watch his Rose Bowl cutup.

1.2 Derrius Guice RB, LSU

Guice is a difficult player to rank as he is stuck behind an elite RB prospect on his own team in Leonard Fournette. What we have seen from Guice is electric. He is a powerful back that has stud potential at the NFL level. If forced to choose, I would have Guice just behind Barkely but above both Fournette and Cook from this year’s class.

1.3 Courtland Sutton, WR Southern Methodist

Courtland Sutton disappointingly decided to return to SMU for his senior season. If he had declared, I likely would have taken him at 1.06, and depending on his landing spot, he may have ranked higher on my board than Juju Smith-Schuster. The 6-4 215 WR has prototypical size and is drawing comparisons to Brandon Marshall.

1.4 Equanimeous St. Brown, WR Notre Dame

St. Brown only had one catch as a freshman, but has broken out during his sophomore year to lead the Irish in receiving. St Brown has an NFL frame at 6-4 205lbs and moves well for his size. I see NFL WR1 upside.

1.5 Nick Chubb, RB Georgia

Chubb is the wildcard of this draft class. After being considered one of the elite running back prospects, injuries have hampered Chubb. After a disappointing 2016, Chubb decided to return to school. If he can regain his explosiveness, Chubb could easily re-enter the top tier of backs with Barkley and Guice.

1.6 James Washington, WR Oklahoma State

Washington, like Sutton disappointed many when he decided to return to school for his senior season. The 6-1 205lb WR is a dominant force with the ball in the air.1.7

1.7 Christian Kirk, WR Texas A&M

Texas A&M has a loaded WR corps and Kirk has managed to rise to the top of the depth chart. Being able to produce with that much talent around him has really impressed. I see a solid route runner and a safe floor with Kirk.

1.8 Ronald Jones II, RB USC

Jones II had a very slow start to the 2016 season due to injury, but exploded in the 2nd half of the year. While not involved much in the receiving game, Jones can easily lead a committee at the NFL level.

1.9 J. Scott, RB Michigan State

Scott is the player on this board that has the greatest chance to fluctuate in value in 2017. I see an every down NFL back when I watch him. Even with a disappointing Michigan State season, Scott improved on his numbers from his freshman campaign. I could see Scott shooting up the board with a massive 2017 just as easily as I could see Michigan State struggling and Scott being contained. If he falls in 2018 rookie drafts, I will be reaching for him to ensure he ends up on my rosters.

1.10 Royce Freeman, RB Oregon

When you think of Oregon running backs, you normally think small and fast, but Freeman breaks this stereotype. The 5-11 230lb back has been an elite producer for the Ducks and projects as a three down back. Freeman surprisingly returned to Oregon for his senior year, despite some early mock drafts projecting him as a Round 1 or 2 pick in the NFL draft. Getting a player like Freeman at 1.10 highlights the depth of this class.

1.11 Calvin Ridley, WR Alabama

Calvin Ridley has been hyped as the top WR in this class since he entered Alabama as a freshman. I have been disappointed with his production and lack of size. At 6-1, 188lbs, I’m concerned he is too small to withstand the physicality of the NFL game. As a five-star recruit, we know he has the potential to break out and put it together. This is why he is still in my 1st round.









1.12 Bo Scarborough, RB Alabama

Scarborough had been splitting time with fellow sophomore Damien Harris. Up until the playoff run, I had Harris ranked above Scarborough, but it is impossible to deny the upside with Scarborough. His 2017 season will be vital as he suffered a broken leg in the title game. We will need to see him return to form after his recovery. If he produces an entire season like he did during the playoff run, Scarborough could easily enter the top tier of RBs in this class.

Honorable Mentions:

Damien Harris, RB Alabama

Myles Gaskin, RB Washington

Mike Weber, RB Ohio State

Deon Cain, WR Clemson