Instant Fantasy Analysis - RB Nick Chubb, Browns

[The Football Guru 211]

The Browns get a guy named Chubb one round later than everyone expected. Chubb was the de facto thunder to Sony Michel's lightning throughout their time together at Georgia, but the former is hardly a straight-ahead plodder, just like Michel wasn't a change-of-pace scatback. The Bulldogs' second all-time leading rusher, who checks in at a solid 5-11 and 227 pounds, also displayed pretty good athleticism at the NFL Combine (29 reps on the bench, 4.52 speed, 38.5-inch vertical, 128-inch broad). The good thing with Chubb is that his athleticism shows up on the field and belongs to a player whose feet are typically in synch with his eyes. While he can catch the ball when necessary, 31 receptions over his four-year career - including 13 total over his final three seasons - is a pretty clear indication his new team probably should not expect a great deal from him as a receiver. The landing spot is not a particularly good one either for his fantasy prospects, at least not immediately. Carlos Hyde figures to be the early-down back to begin the season, while Duke Johnson will handle the change-of-pace duties and passing-down responsibilities. For redraft purposes, I could wrap my mind around a pick in the 8-10 round range. In rookie drafts, he's worth considering in the middle part of the first round.

[seafoam1 1,878]

 

Good thing the Browns signed Hyde for $15 million. Maybe they should draft a few more RBs to add to Johnson and Hyde. Last year they both were top 15 backs.

[murf74 461]

There was zero need here