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Instant Fantasy Analysis - Round 6

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RB John Kelly, Rams


There's probably always going to be a place in the NFL for backs like Kelly. The Detroit native consistently played bigger and runs tougher than his frame would suggest throughout most of what was a lost season for the Volunteers. There are a number of instances in which he showed the ability to absorb contact and the strength and balance to power through defenders he had no business driving through. Completing his physical profile, Kelly can throw a very effective stiff-arm as well. He needs to improve his technique as a pass blocker, but he seems very comfortable as a receiver. Kelly is a very good bet to beat out Malcolm Brown to be Todd Gurley, and that obviously means something in the Rams' explosive offense. He is worth a late pick in redraft formats for handcuff purposes, and Gurley owners should consider him as in the third-round area.

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WR Equanimeous St. Brown, Packers


Green Bay has invested three picks into the receiver position this weekend, and St. Brown could easily end up becoming the best of them. St. Brown looks a lot like Plaxico Burress physically because he goes 6-5 and 214 pounds, but I gave him a comp of more well-rounded Martatvis Bryant. He won't lift the lid of a defense in the same way Bryant does (or used to do), but he is an effective downfield receiver and worked out of the slot a lot at Notre Dame. St. Brown also doesn't flinch at the idea of running over the middle despite his angular frame and is capable of getting down low enough to snag a throw near his feet. If he can adds some functional muscle and develop a bit more of a "my ball" mentality, he could easily end up being Davante Adams' sidekick in the near future. He is worth considering in the final rounds of redraft leagues and has a case to go as early as the late second round in rookie drafts.

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TE Jordan Thomas, Texans


The sixth round is usually a good time for a team to take a shot on a player who has a ton of physical gifts but struggled to keep him mind right. Thomas has prototypical size (6-6, 265) for his positon with elite speed (4.74), but his route-running is poor and his overall football skills are lacking. Thomas put himself on the draft radar with a good showing during East-West Shrine Game practices and coaches are going to need to spend a ton of time with him, but he's got the starter's kit to becoming a very good NFL tight end if he decides he wants it. He's obviously not on the redraft radar, but dynasty owners with deep benches could justify a late pick in rookie drafts.

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