Grading the Rookie Receivers of 2008 - and their fantasy impact

by NYCowboy on Jan 10, 2009 12:37 PM EST

Anyone who has played fantasy football knows that drafting rookies and expecting a fantasy impact in their first year is a hit or miss proposition. The 2008 season was no different than any other with rookie wide receivers, who are known to have a bigger impact in their second or third year - and that theory held true again in 2008.

The Fantasy Sports Forum grades the top rookie wide receivers from 2008, with the round and overall position on where they were drafted. Each player received a grade based on their fantasy impact. The players are listed in the order of where they were picked in the NFL Draft.

DeSean Jackson, Eagles: 2/49
Jackson caught the attention of the national audience in an early season game when he threw away the ball before entering the end zone in one of the stupidest acts of 2008 However, his talent as a game-breaker with his blazing speed is undeniable. Due to injuries to the Eagles front line receivers, Jackson ended up starting all but one game. He produced with 946 receiving yards on 63 receptions. Solid numbers, but he only reached the end zone three times (two receiving, one rushing)
Grade: B+

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He also

had a touchdown on a PR.

by ajay on Jan 10, 2009 1:54 PM EST reply actions

I don't see

How they gave the one rook who they said would be a “Good #3” a B and Jackson only a B+. The only knocks on the kid is that he does make rookie mistakes and he doesn’t get in the end zone often.

E-A-G-L-E-S EAGLES!!!

by Joe_D on Jan 10, 2009 2:26 PM EST reply actions

Harry Douglas, Falcons: 3/84
Showed some nice potential in two games this season. In week six against Chicago, Douglas caught five balls for 96 yards and in week 11 against Carolina, he had four receptions for 92 yards. For the season, the speedy rookie tallied 320 yards and two TDs (one rushing). Has the potential to be a solid number three option for Atlanta.
Grade: B

does seem right the extra 626 yards only got jackson a + added to his B…
joeD, this might be the first time we agree!

by eagleyosh on Jan 10, 2009 2:41 PM EST reply actions