2018 Dynasty Top-100: Pre-Draft

Dynasty Top-100The Dynasty Top-100 is a two part project that features the best 100 college football players from the 2018 NFL Draft class that have the most fantasy football potential in their first four to five years and beyond for dynasty, keeper and contract type leagues.

Draft Scouts brings you the top Fantasy Football prospects from the college football ranks before the draft so you can monitor where our top rated players land as the NFL Draft unfolds.

These rankings are based on a standard PPR scoring system and a basic starting format with one quarterback, two runningbacks, two wide receivers, one tight end and one flex. This two part article is conducted both before and after the NFL Draft, so we’ll be back in mid-May with the Dynasty Top-100 to lay it out for you fantasy football dynasty league owners to play it out.

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Dynasty Top-100
Rank Player Name Pos. School HT WT 40 All-Star Combine
1. Saquon Barkley* rb Penn State 6000 233 4.40 LINK
Athletically gifted, extremely driven, a team leader. Creative runner, always looking for the big gain, will take negative yards dancing.
2. Sam Darnold* qb USC 6033 221 4.85 LINK
Darnold is legit. He’s a gunslinger, he takes chances but he’s a leader that makes big plays breaking structure and throwing on the run.
3. Derrius Guice* rb LSU 5104 224 4.49 LINK
Guice runs every single carry as if his life depended on it. Rarely taken down by the first tackler and has a knack for contact running.
4. Josh Rosen* qb UCLA 6040 226 4.92 LINK
Has the best mechanics and throwing motion in this class. Great intermediate to deep accuracy, really spins it well. Highly intelligent.
5. Baker Mayfield qb Oklahoma 6005 215 4.84 SB LINK
He’s a winner, Mayfield is deadly accurate and he knows it. Has some rough edges but he’s a gamer that makes plays when it counts.
6. Sony Michel rb Georgia 5105 214 4.54 LINK
Played his best in the CFB playoffs and looked explosive against Alabama’s defense. Dynamic runner with great size/speed combo.
7. Kerryon Johnson* rb Auburn 5114 213 4.56 LINK
Quick, dynamic and powerful. Johnson is a patient back with a basketball background, great vision and terrific lateral explosion.
8. Dallas Goedert te South Dakota State 6045 256 4.66 SB LINK
A big hairy American winning machine. Has excellent ball skills, natural strength, outsanding balance and a real chip on his shoulder.
9. Josh Allen* qb Wyoming 6047 237 4.75 SB LINK
The prototype. Allen is a tall, stocky, mobile passer with a cannon for an arm. Coached by Craig Bohl, who produced Carson Wentz.
10. Calvin Ridley* wr Alabama 6004 189 4.43 LINK
A sleek deep threat with deceptive speed, Ridley has a slight build and lacks explosion but he is capable of developing into a starter.
11. Mike Gesicki te Penn State 6054 247 4.54 SB LINK
Gesicki blew the combine up and profiles as a move tight end that could be productive early on. Buyer beware: His blocking is suspect.
12. Equanimeous St. Brown* wr Notre Dame 6046 214 4.48 LINK
St. Brown has an ideal build, he has great feet for his size and carries himself as a pro. Great family, good kid that has a ton of upside.
13. Lamar Jackson* qb Louisville 6022 216 4.48 LINK
Jackson could be one of the top point producers from this entire class, considering his rare athletic ability and natural arm strength.
14. Kalen Ballage rb Arizona State 6014 228 4.46 SB LINK
Ballage split carries in Tempe but has a rare size/speed combination, catches the ball well and will bring a new dimension to an offense.
15. Christian Kirk* wr Texas A&M 5103 201 4.47 LINK
Kirk has track speed, he’s a kick return ace and a dynamic runner after the catch. Upside is through the roof thanks to his athleticism.
16. Nick Chubb rb Georgia 5107 227 4.52 LINK
Chubb is a powerful runner with excellent vision, great patience and a quick first step. Hasn’t been the same since 2015 knee injury.
17. Deon Cain* wr Clemson 6017 202 4.43 LINK
Cain is a rangy playmaker that consistently separates and possesses the deep speed to run away from corners and close on the ball.
18. Mark Andrews* te Oklahoma 6051 256 4.67 LINK
Andrews is a mismatch with ideal height, excellent ball skills and great athleticism. A receiving tight end that profiles as a PPR threat.
19. Rashaad Penny rb San Diego State 5110 220 4.46 SB LINK
Penny is tied for the all-time career record in kick return TDs, he’s a terrific size/speed combo and has tremendous upside as a pro.
20. Antonio Callaway* wr Florida 5105 200 4.41 LINK
Only player in school history to score a rushing, receiving, passing, punt and kickoff return TD in a career. Multiple red flags here.
21. DJ Moore* wr Maryland 6000 210 4.42 LINK
Moore put on a show at the combine, he is a sudden mover and a chippy after the catch runner that plays a physical brand of ball.
22. Josh Adams* rb Notre Dame 6015 213 4.51 LINK
Josh Adams is a long strider with his big body and great long speed. He runs with power but he doesn’t have elite change of direction.
23. Hayden Hurst te South Carolina 6044 250 4.67 LINK
Hurst was an MLB draft pick and will be a 25 year old rookie but he has outstanding ball skills and carries himself like a seasoned pro.
24. Courtland Sutton* wr SMU 6033 218 4.54 LINK
Sutton profiles as a souped up version of Brandon Marshall due to his exceptional ball skills, pro size and natural power as a runner.
25. Mark Walton* rb Miami [FL] 5095 202 4.60 LINK
Mark Walton is a homerun hitter because of his elusiveness, rare patience, excellent vision and his tremendous lateral quickness.
26. Dante Pettis wr Washington 6004 186 4.51 LINK
Pettis holds the NCAA career record with 9 punt return TDs. His cousin is Austin Pettis (NFL) and his father is Gary Pettis (MLB).
27. Anthony Miller wr Memphis 5111 201 4.48 LINK
Miller has excellent deep speed, exceptional ball skills and a real knack for gaining separation. He is a truly underrated player.
28. Ronald Jones II* rb USC 5110 205 4.65 LINK
The “Texas Tesla” is a dynamic back with the speed needed to hit the homerun and the elusiveness to make defenders miss in space.
29. DJ Chark wr LSU 6027 199 4.34 SB LINK
Chark has enjoyed a terrific draft season with a steady week at the Senior Bowl, a great game and a standout combine performance.
30. James Washington wr Oklahoma State 5110 213 4.54 SB LINK
The reigning Biletnikoff Award winner, Washington separates with ease and is a threat after the catch but might be a bit maxed out.
31. Auden Tate* wr Florida State 6047 228 4.68 LINK
Tate has the size, hands and running power to be a mismatch but his lack of deep speed and ability to separate makes him a gamble.
32. Royce Freeman rb Oregon 5114 229 4.54 LINK
Freeman has exceptional vision and speed for his size but his blocking and receiving skills will help keep him on the field as a pro.
33. Troy Fumagalli te Wisconsin 6046 247 4.84 SB LINK
Epic bowl game vs WMU. Fumagalli makes highlight reel catches and presents a mismatch with his size. He has no left index finger.
34. Bo Scarbrough rb Alabama 6013 228 4.52 LINK
Bo was just the 3rd best RB at his school but has the ability to plow through contact, win with power and effectively move piles at will.
35. Jaylen Samuels rb North Carolina State 5114 225 4.54 SB LINK
Samuels is a jack of all trades type that will be highly coveted by teams looking for a committee back that excels in the passing game.
36. Deontay Burnett* wr USC 5115 186 4.56 LINK
Smooth, fleet-footed, slippery receiver. Slight frame but he’s a difficult cover with excellent lateral quickness and playmaking ability.
37. Mason Rudolph qb Oklahoma State 6045 235 4.90 SB LINK
Rudolph spins a beautiful deep ball, he can thread the needle, he throws receivers open and should develop into a quality pro starter.
38. Ryan Nall* rb Oregon State 6021 232 4.58 LINK
Big back that has rare speed for his size, he’s an accomplished receiver, stout as a pile mover and does a lot well. Patriots type!
39. Michael Gallup wr Colorado State 6006 205 4.51 SB LINK
A powerful runner, Gallup consistently makes contested catches and locates the ball naturally. Excels at over the shoulder catches.
40. John Kelly* rb Tennessee 5097 216 4.48 LINK
Tough runner, with great balance and receiving ability. He’s a junior that doesn’t have high mileage but has some character concerns.
41. Nyheim Hines* rb North Carolina State 5083 198 4.38 LINK
A special teams ace with elite speed, Hines is a satellite player that brings home run ability to the table as a slot receiver and returner.
42. Jordan Lasley* wr UCLA 6010 203 4.50 LINK
He comes in with character concerns but Lasley has exceptional ball skills, knows how to get open and he’s dangerous after the catch.
43. Mike White qb Western Kentucky 6045 224 5.09 SB LINK
Accurate pocket passer that has the arm strength, velocity and spin to make all the throws. Has a shot to be a starter down the road.
44. Justin Jackson rb Northwestern 5115 199 4.52 EWS LINK
Sharp kid, four year starter, receiving threat. He unfortunately has the 2nd most career plays from scrimmage in NCAA history (1,264).
45. Tre’Quan Smith* wr Central Florida 6016 203 4.49 SB LINK
Tre’Quan Smith is a dangerous runner after the catch, he wins fifty fifty balls and has the speed needed to run away from defenders.
46. Byron Pringle wr Kansas State 6011 203 4.46 SB LINK
Pringle is a sudden mover, he has terrific straight line speed, he’s a special teams ace and a deep threat that excels on fade routes.
47. Trey Quinn* wr SMU 5113 203 4.55 LINK
He gets open, sets up his routes, he’s a shifty runner after the catch. Exceptional ball skills and a knack for finding holes in coverage.
48. Jordan Akins* te Central Florida 6030 249 4.58 SB LINK
A 3rd round MLB draft pick by the Rangers, Akins will be a 26 year old rookie but has excellent hand-eye coordination and gets open.
49. Jaleel Scott wr New Mexico State 6046 218 4.56 SB LINK
Scott is an imposing pass catcher with prototype height, long arms, big hands and a large catching radius. He has uncanny ball skills.
50. Cedrick Wilson wr Boise State 6022 197 4.55 SB LINK
Wilson has reliable hands, he’s gets open with great footwork and has enough speed to threaten defenses deep. NFL bloodlines.
51. Luke Falk qb Washington State 6035 215 4.89 SB LINK
Falk is a statue with limited mobility but spins a catchable pass, places the ball well and does a good job of throwing receivers open.
52. Jeffery Wilson rb North Texas 5114 210 4.58 LINK
Wilson is a speed back with receiving ability, a knack for spotting the cutback lane and the burst to get the corner and close distance.
53. DaeSean Hamilton wr Penn State 6005 203 4.52 SB/EWS LINK
Hamilton was solid at the Shrine Game but turned it up a notch during Senior Bowl week and showed off some sweet route running.
54. Akrum Wadley rb Iowa 5097 194 4.54 SB LINK
Wadley is a slightly built speed back but he has exceptional lateral quickness and does a great job setting up jump cuts in space.
55. Kyle Lauletta qb Richmond 6025 222 4.81 SB LINK
Lauletta has terrific leadership qualities, great intangibles, throws a catchable ball and keeps his eyes downfield when he scrambles.
56. Darren Carrington wr Utah 6022 199 4.53 LINK
Carrington has some red flags but he has great feet, he’s a dynamic mover with long arms and big hands. Has big play potential.
57. Keke Coutee* wr Texas Tech 5096 181 4.43 LINK
Burner with real deep speed, Coutee consistently gets open, he is dangerous after the catch and he tested extremely well.
58. Jordan Thomas te Mississippi State 6054 265 4.74 EWS LINK
Big, fast and strong. Thomas is a mismatch against defensive backs at 6’5½“, 265 pounds, like koolaid running through a brick wall.
59. Ralph Webb rb Vanderbilt 5094 202 4.54 EWS
One of the more accomplished backs in this class, Webb blocks well, excels in the receiving game and consistently sheds tackles.
60. J’Mon Moore wr Missouri 6025 207 4.60 SB LINK
Moore is a big body with long arms that is limited as straight line runner but he wins fifty-fifty balls and has explosive movement skills.
61. Chase Litton* qb Marshall 6050 230 4.90 LINK
Litton has an ideal build and height at 6’5” 230 lbs. He isn’t hyper accurate or a dynamic athlete but he has a knack for making plays.
62. Simmie Cobbs* wr Indiana 6031 220 4.64 LINK
Cobbs is an outstanding possession receiver that has prototype height, excellent ball skills and terrific bulk to stand up to the press.
63. Jarvion Franklin rb Western Michigan 5114 239 4.63 LINK
A power back, Franklin lacks top end speed and has ball security issues but he excels at contact running and has tremendous vision.
64. Allen Lazard wr Arizona State 6045 227 4.55 SB LINK
Lazard is a jump ball specialist with long arms, big hands and terrific hand eye coordination but lacks suddenness. Matchup problem.
65. Marcell Ateman wr Oklahoma State 6044 216 4.62 SB LINK
Ateman is a size/speed combination player that can win deep but he also has the ball skills and length to dominate in close quarters.
66. Dalton Schultz* te Stanford 6053 244 4.75 LINK
Schultz is a big bodied grinder that is an inline Y end, has played as an H back and really understands blocking angles. Underrated.
67. Daurice Fountain wr Northern Iowa 6012 210 4.58 EWS
A combine snub, Fountain blew up the Shrine Game. He has rare movement skills, outstanding hands and impeccable route running.
68. Kamryn Pettway* rb Auburn 5116 233 4.74 LINK
If Pettway declared last year, he might have been a mid rounder but now he’s a late round flier. Power back with limited COD ability.
69. Braxton Berrios wr Miami [FL] 5085 184 4.59 SB LINK
While he may lack a true third gear, Berrios is all heart. He will play through pain, he is highly intelligent and he will be a future coach.
70. Ian Thomas te Indiana 6035 259 4.74 SB LINK
Thomas is a matchup issue with excellent size and natural power but his ball skills are suspect and he lacks explosion after the catch.
71. Dylan Cantrell wr Texas Tech 6027 226 4.59 LINK
Cantrell blew up the combine with a 38½“ vertical, a 10’10” broad and a 6.56 three cone. Rare movement skills for a 6’3” 227 pounder.
72. Javon Wims wr Georgia 6027 215 4.53 LINK
Wims broke in 2017, leading Georgia in receiving. He’s laterally explosive, locates the ball quickly and he’s dangerous after the catch.
73. Robert Foster wr Alabama 6015 196 4.41 LINK
Foster has a rare combo of size and speed (4.41 forty) but he simply hasn’t been able to stay healthy long enough to garner targets.
74. Darrel Williams rb LSU 5115 225 4.72 SB LINK
Williams had the misfortune of backing up Leonard Fournette and Derrius Guice at LSU but he’s productive and has great vision.
75. Cam Phillips wr Virginia Tech 6000 195 4.56 EWS LINK
Phillips ended 2017 with a sports hernia surgery, so he’s under the radar. Limited explossion. Great size and terrific career production.
76. Riley Ferguson qb Memphis 6026 212 4.98 EWS LINK
Ferguson throws a beautiful deep ball, sees the whole field and places the football well. Suspect mobility. Cracks out of structure.
77. Korey Robertson* wr Southern Mississippi 6005 212 4.56 LINK
Robertson is deadly after the catch with excellent body control, sticky hands and ability to adjust to the ball. Poor man’s Dez Bryant.
78. Christopher Herndon IV te Miami [FL] 6036 253 4.76 LINK
Functional blocker, understands angles, limited power. Played H-back, inline and flexed out. Thick kid, hard to tackle, gets open.
79. Devonte Boyd wr UNLV 6006 180 4.59 EWS
Boyd has excellent hand eye coordination, he sets up his routes well and does a great job of timing his breaks. Great field awareness.
80. Chase Edmonds rb Fordham 5091 205 4.55 EWS LINK
Electric runner with amazing stopping/starting ability. Real burst that leaves defenders clutching for air. Gifted receiver, accent piece.
81. Deon Yelder te Western Kentucky 6031 255 4.89 SB
Yelder is a natural receiving end, a driven/humble personality, he separates easily from linebackers and has excellent ball skills.
82. Justin Crawford rb West Virginia 5113 199 4.64 LINK
Crawford is a two down runner with a lot of wiggle and some real pop when he sees the opening. He’s limited in the receiving game.
83. Quadree Henderson* wr Pittsburgh 5080 192 4.50 LINK
Henderson is an ace special teamer as a return man, he has tremendous movement skills and will be a slot/jet type of receiver.
84. Chris Warren III* rb Texas 6020 247 4.69 LINK
Warren is a big bodied back with natural power, a nose for the endzone and NFL bloodlines. Potential Fullback/H-back conversion.
85. Richie James* wr Middle Tennessee State 5101 183 4.48 LINK
A real sleeper in this class, James has great top end speed and gets consistent separation. He could contribute early as a slot man.
86. Tyler Conklin te Central Michigan 6030 254 4.80 SB LINK
Conklin is athletic, rangy and strong after the catch. He’s a sleeper candidate with his natural ball skills and a basketball background.
87. Jester Weah wr Pittsburgh 6022 211 4.43 EWS LINK
Weah gets up and goes with rare speed and explosion for his size. Has suspect ball skills but there’s no questioning his acceleration.
88. Ray-Ray McCloud* wr Clemson 5094 190 4.53 LINK
McCloud will be a gadget type player at the next level Has great hands, make you miss ability and terrific change of direction skills.
89. D’Ernest Johnson rb South Florida 5106 208 4.51 EWS
A jack of all trades, Willie Taggart’s coaching staff said that Johnson; “Was their most talented player regardless of position”.
90. Jake Wieneke wr South Dakota State 6040 221 4.67 EWS LINK
A real imposing receiver, Wieneke is a plodder with questionable speed and limited after the catch ability but has consistent hands.
91. Detrez Newsome rb Western Carolina 5092 210 4.56 NFLPA
Newsome is a hard charging back that knows how to get compact and consistently finds ways to rip through defenders. Kick returner.
92. Durham Smythe te Notre Dame 6053 253 4.81 SB LINK
A legit Y end, Smythe comes from a school that consistently produces tight ends in the pros. He’s not flashy but he’ll play a while.
93. Ito Smith rb Southern Mississippi 5084 195 4.52 SB
Smith is a gifted receiver that sheds contact well and has the ability to take any play the distance with his creative open field running.
94. Kurt Benkert qb Virginia 6025 218 4.95 SB LINK
Went everywhere to play (three high schools & two colleges). Benkert is a gamer. Has a real eye for the field when he breaks pocket.
95. Dimitri Flowers rb Oklahoma 6017 248 4.83 SB LINK
Flowers brings a lot to the table that will translate well to the next level, namely his receiving skills and his blocking ability.
96. David Wells te San Diego State 6055 256 4.74 EWS LINK
Wells isn’t a faux receiver in tight end’s clothing, he gets after it in the running game. Isn’t a route runner, but a solid pass catcher.
97. Jamal Morrow rb Washington State 5084 203 4.56 NFLPA
Morrow projects as a satellite back, he is a srong receiver and has excellent lateral quickness. Injured, Broken bone in foot.
98. Marcus Baugh te Ohio State 6034 247 4.81 NFLPA LINK
Baugh is built like a prototype Y end but he’s not a polished receiver as of yet and can’t consistently get open. Functional blocker.
99. Marquez Valdes-Scantling wr South Florida 6040 206 4.38 NFLPA LINK
Kid can flat out fly. Cut from the same cloth as his former teammate Rodney Adams, he excels on jet sweeps and 9 routes.
100. RocThomas rb Jacksonville State 5101 198 4.56 LINK
Highly regarded prep prospect, Thomas is a homerun threat. Has elite movement skills and does a good job setting up jump cuts.

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