Instant Fantasy Analysis - RB Royce Freeman, Broncos

[The Football Guru 210]

If Denver is getting the 2015 pre-injury version of Freeman, meet the Week 1 starter at running back for the Broncos. He suffered a knee injury early in 2016 and hasn't really displayed the same level of explosiveness since. If he can ever get back to the way he looked as a sophomore, he will be a steal. Freeman piled up over 1,000 offensive touches (947 carries) at Oregon, so wear-and-tear could be a concern and it may be a good idea for Denver to ease him as a rookie. At the very least, Freeman should be the clear top option at the goal line for what should be a much better offense in 2018. Expect a running-back-by-committee attack to begin the season with Devontae Booker leading the way, but Freeman could take over the job at any point. For that reason, he is well worth a later-round pick (think Rounds 7-10) in redraft and late first-round pick in rookie drafts.

[RaiderHaters Revenge 3,564]

not saying hes going to be Kamara or anything, but this is the guy that has that late round pick that could boost teams to championships.

 

most people will assume a backup role to Booker like you say, but this guy will be involved more and more as the season goes on

[Raider 84 29]

Nice landing spot for this kid. Should get every opportunity to get 1st and 2nd down carries.

[ROCKFORD 134]

(dynastyleaguefootball) The Broncos selected Oregon running back Royce Freeman with the 71st pick in the 2018 NFL Draft.

 

Analysis: The Broncos were all set to go into the season with Devontae Booker and De'Angelo Henderson in the backfield but that all changed when they took Freeman. Dynasty owners of Booker were crossing their fingers the Broncos would pass on the position but that didn't come to fruition. Freeman provides a nice blend of speed and power and should immediately contend for carries. Booker is likely better in a complementary role and that's seemingly what's going to happen. This is a tough break for Booker's dynasty value and pushed Henderson further down the list of possible sleepers.