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Instant Fantasy Analysis - Round 7

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WR Daniel Braverman, Bears

 

Braverman isn't going to wow anyone with his deep speed or ability to high-point the ball, but he's a near-lock to carve himself out a fairly long career in the NFL. The Western Michigan product, who declared for the draft early after posting a 108-1,367-13 line in his final year in 2015, is one of the top 2-3 route-runners in this draft and more than enough foot quickness to succeed. At worst, he can be Cole Beasley. If Chicago commits to using him a lot in the slot, Braverman will give defenses fits as a chain-mover. He's not worth a pick in redraft leagues, but dynasty leaguers should have him on their radar.

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WR Charone Peake, Jets

 

If we've learned anything in recent years, it might be that receivers out of Clemson are worth paying attention to in the NFL. In fact, the recent run of talent the school has had at the position (DeAndre Hopkins, Martavis Bryant and Sammy Watkins) as well as injuries served as the major reasons why Peake failed to deliver on his talent until 2015. At 6-2, 205 pounds and 4.4 speed, he looks the part of a lead receiver and fights for yards after the catch. Hand size (leading to a high drop rate) and the aforementioned injuries kept him on the board until late in Day 3, but it should be noted that New York doesn't have much behind Brandon Marshall and Eric Decker (Quincy Enunwa is his main competition). He's off the redraft radar, but he has an outside shot at becoming Marshall's successor if last year proved to be a sign of things to come for Peake.

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RB Keith Marshall, Redskins

 

Marshall went to Georgia as a more highly touted recruit than Todd Gurley, but a torn ACL in 2013 (and a slow recovery from it) resulted in him missing most of the next two seasons. He had a chance at some significant playing time in 2015 after Nick Chubb was lost to injury midway through the season, but his continued hesitancy allowed Sony Michel to take the feature back role at Georgia. Marshall's stock spiked a little bit after the NFL Combine after running a 4.31 and has wonderful size (5-11, 219) for a feature NFL lead back, but his future will depend on whether or not he can ever fully trust his knee again. If he does, he should have no problem climbing to No. 2 on the depth chart in relatively short order behind Matt Jones, who still needs to prove himself as well. Marshall has a shot at being a late round pick in redraft leagues with a good camp (and if he can pass Chris Thompson on the depth chart), and is also worth a third-round flyer in rookie drafts.

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RB Keith Marshall, Redskins

 

Marshall went to Georgia as a more highly touted recruit than Todd Gurley, but a torn ACL in 2013 (and a slow recovery from it) resulted in him missing most of the next two seasons. He had a chance at some significant playing time in 2015 after Nick Chubb was lost to injury midway through the season, but his continued hesitancy allowed Sony Michel to take the feature back role at Georgia. Marshall's stock spiked a little bit after the NFL Combine after running a 4.31 and has wonderful size (5-11, 219) for a feature NFL lead back, but his future will depend on whether or not he can ever fully trust his knee again. If he does, he should have no problem climbing to No. 2 on the depth chart in relatively short order behind Matt Jones, who still needs to prove himself as well. Marshall has a shot at being a late round pick in redraft leagues with a good camp (and if he can pass Chris Thompson on the depth chart), and is also worth a third-round flyer in rookie drafts.

 

 

The definition of a SLEEPER.

 

Matt Jones is hardly stiff competition, and the Skins have cobbled together a (gulp) legit offense.

 

Great late-round flier.

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If it was based solely on pure talent, Marshall would be the winner in the Washington backfield. However, Marshall isn't the physical runner the Marshawn Lynch-type runner that GM Scot McCloughan likes, so I think his upside is going to be as Jones' breather back. Not saying he's not a sleeper (b/c he is), but he's got to stop running scared (easier said than done).

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Didn't he have a bunch of injuries? Might be why he's tentative.

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Didn't he have a bunch of injuries? Might be why he's tentative.

Yeah, not saying he doesn't have a right to be tentative. Just saying if he wants to take advantage of his talent, he can't play that way anymore.

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Yeah, not saying he doesn't have a right to be tentative. Just saying if he wants to take advantage of his talent, he can't play that way anymore.

I hear you. I was just trying to understand his situation a little. I feel like that's something he can overcome wants he takes a few hits.

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I hear you. I was just trying to understand his situation a little. I feel like that's something he can overcome wants he takes a few hits.

for some, that's all it takes. for some it takes longer. and some never regain the old form.

 

sad but true.

 

But then again, that is why he is being drafted in round 7.

 

He needs to get over it if he wants a pro career. Round 7 draftees are unlikely get a second chance when cut, so he needs to step up to the plate NOW.

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