Taco Charlton, who is nearly identical in size and struggled with his adjustment to the NFL, posted a 4.92-second 40-yard dash with a 1.69-yard 10-yard split before the Dallas Cowboys chose him with the 28th overall pick in the 2017 draft.
Usually in the off-season process we would have seen rookie camp and OTA’s by now as we head into training camp before the pre-season starts in August. In the first year he only had 33 receptions for 474 yards and 3 touchdowns so his draft value is only really judged on 1 year in college.That year was very good however (65 receptions for 1192 yards and 8 TDs) which gave him the 1st round price that the 49ers were willing to pay in arguably their biggest area of need.There is where his fantasy value becomes interesting to me. Laviska Shenault Jr. will Lead Rookie Wide Receivers in Total Yards Through Year Three. 4 (140). Some are made to line up outside the numbers. He’s now behind an elite o-line that will be able to provide him ample time in the pocket to find targets down field.
Over his last 2 seasons for the Buffaloes he recorded 40 rushes for 276 yards (6.9 yards per carry) and 7 TD’s, lining up in the backfield and as the wildcat. Obviously George Kittle demands around 1,000 of those yards across the middle, but other than that, the targets are largely up for grabs in that offense. Others excel working over the slot.These crucial evaluations help determine how to utilize a particular defensive back.At Mississippi State, Cameron Dantzler was a successful press-man corner who physically overwhelmed wide receivers and was particularly stout in the red zone. Delpit is ultra-aggressive and often attacks a ball-carrier without breaking down before contact. Jimmy Garoppolo was 22 yards short of throwing for 4,000 yards last year, which surprised me a little if i’m honest, but does show that the 49ers are a passing team despite having around 478 usable running backs on the roster it seems. Laviska Shenault is going to go down as a huge second-round steal. The Eagles, Baltimore Ravens, Cleveland Browns and Kansas City Chiefs can look toward Murray, Queen and Ohio State's Malik Harrison before Brooks.For cornerbacks, the type of system they're in and where they play are two major factors in their success or failure. One of the biggest draws to Shenault in fantasy terms is the fact he can be used as a dual threat with his rushing ability seconding his main receiving role. All of this, of course, happened behind a sub-par Chargers offensive line which barely gave him any time in the pocket.That’s all going to change for Rivers in 2020. Others are better in zone coverage. A player who tested poorly at the NFL Scouting Combine or wasn't able to participate in any predraft activities prior to the industry-wide shutdown won't have an opportunity to show out in front of NFL scouts and decision-makers.As such, prospects falling down draft boards are different today than in any other previous evaluation period.
There aren't many teams targeting a center, either, with the Cowboys and Denver Broncos as the only organizations actively looking to fill a void.The 6'4", 314-pound center also had arthroscopic surgery on the AC joint in his right shoulder after the 2019 campaign, which prevented him from working out at the combine.Pass-rushers are often either quick-twitch athletes with the explosiveness and flexibility to gain the edge and turn the corner or straight-line power players better at setting the edge and bull-rushing offensive linemen.The 275-pound defensive end ran a 5.04-second 40-yard dash with a 1.78-second 10-yard split at the combine. Not so fast.Missed tackles are a legitimate concern. 1,275 of which came in his final season with the Trojans which was 9th best in all of college football in 2019. Once considered a top center prospect, if not The 2019 Rimington Trophy winner is consistent and reliable, but he struggles with power and has a tendency to lunge.Other centers have seemingly surpassed Biadasz because of their play and translatable traits. My point being, Pittman is likely going to have fantasy relevance despite having to compete with the likes of T.Y Hilton, Parris Campbell and Jack Doyle this season. I'm coming along nicely. Dantzler's timing couldn't be worse since he won't have the same opportunity to improve his number.In addition, Dantzler doesn't have the length expected of a cornerback his size. "I had surgery about three months ago," Brooks told Surgery on an injured shoulder three months ago is a concern, especially given his projected timetable.
With Leonard Fournette skating on thin ice with the current staff, newly acquired Chris Thompson constantly carrying a sick note and Ryquell Armstead coming off a measly 3.1 yard per carry last season – Shenault will more than likely get a few carries and an opportunity to notch fantasy points on the ground as well as through the air.
Where will they be able to showcase their potential to break into 53-man rosters?Fortunately for fantasy fans, the higher rated skill players taken in the early and mid rounds of the draft should all be making the 53-man rosters and will still have a low ADP for your fantasy drafts. You can only imagine my feelings after day 2 of the NFL draft after the Colts had managed to land not just my highest rated RB Jonathan Taylor, but Michael Pittman too.
Let’s take a look at the potential bargain wide receiver rookies that may well contribute to winning your leagues. Here’s another player that should have a great Combine. Yet the explosiveness he displays on the field didn't fully translate to his workout.Little things like that can make scouts and NFL decision-makers wonder about individual prospects, especially when viable alternatives remain available.The first round is already loaded with options such as Oklahoma's CeeDee Lamb, Alabama's Jerry Jeudy, Alabama's Henry Ruggs III, LSU's Justin Jefferson and Clemson's Tee Higgins, along with other surging prospects like Baylor's Denzel Mims and Notre Dame's Chase Claypool. Laviska Shenault – WR, Jacksonville Jaguars. The more I watch tape and the more I look at the Jags roster and how Doug Marrone wants to move the ball, the more I fall in love with ‘Viska’. Texas wide receiver Collin Johnson. Also, unfortunately, this will ring true and affect the UDFA’s and probably the later round draft picks from this years’ NFL draft.