Auction Brief with Drew Davenport The Value of Rookies in Redraft; Guest Marcas Grant from the NFL Network
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Jun 19, 2025 
Marcas Grant, an analyst from the NFL Network and a contributor to Matthew Berry's Fantasy Life, shares his expertise on rookie valuation in fantasy football. He discusses offseason changes for key players like Garrett Wilson and Najee Harris, offering insights into their potential impacts. The conversation emphasizes the unpredictability of rookies and the importance of strategic selection in drafts. Drew and Marcas also reflect on evolving strategies and the excitement surrounding the upcoming NFL training camps as they gear up for the fantasy season.
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Rookie Drafting Is a Major Leak
- Drafting too many rookies in redraft leagues is a major leak in fantasy strategy.
- Overloading on rookies slows overall team efficiency and reduces winning chances.
Seven Rookie Starters Only
- Only seven rookies graded as weekly starters across all positions last season.
- This low hit rate underlines the high opportunity cost of rookie drafting.
Rookie Running Backs Underwhelmed
- Running back rookies had very low fantasy production last year.
- Even top rookies, like Bucky Irving, took half the season to produce starter-like numbers.