2009 2nd Round NFL Rookie profiles with combine measurables and fantasy football analysis.
ALL 90 FANTASY SKILL POSITION ROOKIE PROFILES: 1/2/3/4/5/6/7
***ENTIRE '09 NFL DRAFT
Brian Robiskie 6-3 209 WR Ohio St
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40 yard Dash 4.46 at the combine
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Vertical Jump 37.5” at the combine
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Birthday 12/3/1987 Age: 21
The Good: Has the height, long arms, and jumping ability that teams love. Good hands, speed, and body control. Has the ability to line up inside or outside. Strong enough to get off jams. Has added value as a return man. Knows how to use his body to make the tough catches.
The Bad: Doesn’t have super speed or quickness. Not a good blocker.
The Truth: Until he improves his blocking he may not see the field much, but once he does he could be a very solid possession style receiver for years to come. He could have be a solid fantasy receiver but it likely won’t be for a few years.
Drafted: Cleveland Browns-Round 2-Pick Number 36
FFT Update: This looks like a match made in heaven with the Browns in desperate need of a solid receiver to take the pressure off of Braylon Edwards. Robiskie went to a team where he could see some significant playing time right away, which gives him excellent dynasty potential with sneaky sleeper potential this season.
Pat White 6-0 197 QB West Virginia
The Good: Great speed and field vision to make big plays with his feet ala Mike Vick. Good team leader with decent arm strength and accuracy.
The Bad: Lacks ideal size (like, not even close) and overall ability to possibly play quarterback at the next level and could find it very difficult to switch to running back or wide receiver. Was used mostly in the shot gun in college and a spread offense that allowed for him to run more than he would be able to in the NFL. Despite being mobile, he isn’t a good passer on the run. Would need a lot of time to fix his mechanical problems.
The Truth: It’s very likely he’ll be moved to receiver ala Matt Jones, Antwaan Randle El, and Isaiah Stanback and regardless of what position he plays it isn’t likely he’ll have any fantasy value for at least a few years. These "X-factor" types rarely make an instant splash.
Drafted: Miami Dolphins-Round 2-Pick Number-44
FFT Update: I’m not sure this is as big of reach as when the Dolphins drafted Ted Ginn a few years ago but its close. Maybe the Dolphins will put in the wishbone with White, Ronnie Brown, and Ricky Williams. All joking aside I would look for White to make the move to wide receiver where he could find some success in the wildcat offense that the Dolphins love to run. I think his fantasy value is limited at this point, but goes up in leagues that give bonus points for receivers who run or throw for a touchdown.
Mohamed Massaquoi 6-1 210 WR Georgia
The Good: Good size with solid bulk. Plays faster than his 40 time would show. Knows how to use his height and long arms to his advantage. Has the moves and strength to make plays with the ball in his hands.
The Bad: Has had a history of drops. Lets too many passes into his body. Lacks ideal speed. Doesn’t have the best quickness or agility. Has a tendency to lose concentration if not involved in the game plan for a few plays.
The Truth: He has good size but his lack of speed and case of the drops is cause for major concern, along with the fact that he had arguably the best quarterback in college last season. While his overall numbers were solid, the fact is he had seven games of 61 yards or less and seven games where he didn’t find the end zone. He is a long shot to be a fantasy force anytime soon.
Drafted: Cleveland Browns-Round 2-Pick Number-50
FFT Update: I know a lot of people like Massaquoi but I’m just not convinced he’s got what it takes to ever be a great fantasy receiver. Going to Cleveland will help, as they need all the help at receiver they can get but I still think he doesn’t do a whole lot this season. Still a guy to keep an eye on just in case I’m wrong for once. :)
LeSean McCoy 5-10 204 RB Pittsburgh
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40 yard Dash: Didn’t work out at the combine. Ran 4.50 on Pro Day.
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225 Lb Bench Reps: Didn’t work out at the combine. 17 on Pro Day.
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Vertical Jump: Didn’t work out at the combine. 29” on Pro Day.
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Birthday 7/12/1988 Age: 20
The Good: Doesn’t have track speed but is fast enough and shifty enough to take it to the house any time he touches it. Very quick to the hole with the vision to follow his blockers. Great field vision, excellent cut back skills, and hits top speed very quickly. Shows more power running ability than you’d think a guy of his size would. Will laugh at arm tackles and has strong legs to get the extra yards. Good receiver. Not afraid to put in extra work in the weight room and film room. A winner who wants the ball all day long. Is only 20 years old!
The Bad: Lacks ideal size and strength. Can dance around too much instead of just pounding ahead. Has had some trouble holding on to the ball. Not much of a blocker.
The Truth: Could be a contributor from day one with excellent fantasy upside. Compares to a larger Warrick Dunn. May not be a top fantasy star anytime soon but I love his upside and he should be a high dynasty pick that is worth a long look in re-draft leagues.
Drafted: Philadelphia Eagles-Round 2-Pick Number-53
FFT Update: With Brian Westbrook now 30 years old, McCoy could be his replacement within the next couple of years and should get his 7-9 carries per game right away. He may not be a star this year but I think the kid has the potential to be a helluva fantasy player within the next few years. Going to the Eagles looks like a great fit.
Richard Quinn 6-4 264 TE North Carolina
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40 yard Dash 4.88 at the combine
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Vertical Jump 32.5” at the combine
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Birthday 9/6/1986 Age: 22
The Good: Big, strong, and knows how to use his body against defenders. Will fight for extra yards and has no fear. Excellent blocker.
The Bad: Doesn’t have great speed and lacks quickness. Not a great route runner. Missed 2006 season with fractured shoulder.
The Truth: Quinn is a blocker with no fantasy value. He only had 12 receptions for 124 yards and two touchdowns in his Tar Heels career. He may catch a short pass here and there but that is about it.
Drafted: Denver Broncos-Round 2-Pick Number-64
FFT Update: Quinn is the kind of player that will allow the Broncos to play some two tight end sets where he stays in and blocks and Tony Scheffler is more involved in the passing game. I stand by my take on Quinn and still don’t expect much from a fantasy perspective.
