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Hosted by Matt Hicks, the Rookie Big Board Fantasy Football Podcast provides industry-leading analysis for scouting, tracking, and valuing NFL rookies for fantasy football. Seasonal and dynasty fantasy football players, NFL draftniks, and college football fanatics will be entertained while learning about the unique formula for fantasy football success when evaluating rookies.
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Thursday Apr 28, 2022
100 Things You Need to Know about the 2022 NFL Draft Class
Thursday Apr 28, 2022
Thursday Apr 28, 2022
The 100th episode of the Rookie Big Board drops on the first day of the 2022 NFL Draft!
Matt goes through 100 (yes 100) things you need to know about the 2022 NFL Draft class. He gives (at least) one stat for 100 players.
Get Matt's Rookie Rankings and the 2022 Rookie Guide at patreon.com/theffeducator
Wednesday Apr 27, 2022
Flag Plant Time! Rookies to Target & Fade
Wednesday Apr 27, 2022
Wednesday Apr 27, 2022
It's time to plant the flags! Matt goes through 4 players that he is targeted at their current consensus rookie ADP and 4 players he is fading. He goes round by round breaking down the value trends he expects to occur throughout rookie drafts.
Get Matt's 2022 Rookie Rankings and Guide at: patreon.com/theffeducator
He compares his love of Chris Olave to recent rookie WR hits with Jaylen Waddle and Justin Jefferson. He discusses his Ohio State teammate Jeremy Ruckert as a late-round steal.
He takes on the unpopular opinion of fading Justyn Ross as a second-round fantasy football value and breaks down why he refuses to take Desmond Ridder, even if he gets first-round NFL Draft capital.
Tuesday Apr 26, 2022
FINAL 2022 Pre-NFL Draft Rookie Mock Draft: 6 Rounds!
Tuesday Apr 26, 2022
Tuesday Apr 26, 2022
Welcome to Matt's FINAL Pre-NFL Draft 2022 Rookie Mock Draft! This is a 6 Round Superflex PPR no Tight End Premium mock.
Get Matt's Rookie Rankings and Rookie Draft Guide at patreon.com/theffeducator
Matt starts by discussing Treylon Burk's unstable fantasy football value, relative to Drake London, Garrett Wilson and the rest of the tier 1 wideouts in the 2022 NFL Draft. He then discusses how Isaiah Spiller's fantasy football value may rebound and compare to Kenneth Walker and Breece Hall.
He discusses the value of targeting Sam Howell in the second round of fantasy football rookie drafts. He also breaks down the "tier 2" running backs and informs listeners of what they need to look for out of their landing spots.
This mock draft features a lot of discussion around deep sleepers, value trends, and has a particular focus on players that could return value for fantasy football managers.
Thursday Apr 14, 2022
Rookie Mock Draft with Landing Spots!
Thursday Apr 14, 2022
Thursday Apr 14, 2022
In this episode, Matt recaps a recent 4 round patron rookie mock draft. The twelve drafters used landing spots from a recent 7 round mock draft by ESPN's Jordan Reid.
This exercise helps listeners be proactive in how the fantasy football value of their top prospects, favorite sleepers, and biggest landmines may change based on landing spot and draft capital.
You can get the 2022 Rookie Big Board Rookie Guide, Vol. 1 here: patreon.com/theffeducator
Monday Apr 11, 2022
Velus Jones Jr. Rookie Profile
Monday Apr 11, 2022
Monday Apr 11, 2022
Velus Jones Jr. is a rookie prospect with sneaky good upside. The 2022 NFL Draft is quickly approaching! Get to know this top prospect as a part of the Rookie Profile Series featuring Matt Hicks and John Laub.
Jones was very productive for the University of Tennessee last season. He speeds up quickly, has excellent hands, and can be employed in a variety of ways in an NFL offense.
You can get access to Matt's Rookie Rankings at patreon.com/theffeducator
Monday Apr 11, 2022
Alec Pierce Rookie Profile
Monday Apr 11, 2022
Monday Apr 11, 2022
Alec Pierce is a big-bodied rookie prospect with big fantasy football upside. The 2022 NFL Draft is quickly approaching! Get to know this top prospect as a part of the Rookie Profile Series featuring Matt Hicks and John Laub.
Pierce profiles as a boundary wideout in the NFL. He combines speed with size and athleticism to dominate defensive backs.
You can get access to Matt's Rookie Rankings at patreon.com/theffeducator
Monday Apr 11, 2022
Hassan Haskins Rookie Profile
Monday Apr 11, 2022
Monday Apr 11, 2022
Hassan Haskins is an under the radar fantasy football rookie prospect. The 2022 NFL Draft is quickly approaching! Get to know this top prospect as a part of the Rookie Profile Series featuring Matt Hicks and John Laub.
Haskins is a powerful back that dominates in between the tackles and while running in space. He is a tenacious runner that could be an impact player at the goal line in the NFL.
You can get access to Matt's Rookie Rankings at patreon.com/theffeducator
Monday Apr 11, 2022
Pierre Strong Rookie Profile
Monday Apr 11, 2022
Monday Apr 11, 2022
Pierre Strong is a major fantasy football rookie sleeper. The 2022 NFL Draft is quickly approaching! Get to know this top prospect as a part of the Rookie Profile Series featuring Matt Hicks and John Laub.
Strong is not a well known name, coming out of South Dakota State University. He had an excellent NFL Combine, though, and has the upside to be a future fantasy football impact player.
You can get access to Matt's Rookie Rankings at patreon.com/theffeducator
Monday Apr 04, 2022
Tyler Badie Rookie Profile
Monday Apr 04, 2022
Monday Apr 04, 2022
Tyler Badie is a sneaky fantasy football sleeper who could end up going a lot higher than expected in the 2022 NFL Draft. The 2022 NFL Draft is quickly approaching! Get to know this top prospect as a part of the Rookie Profile Series featuring Matt Hicks and John Laub.
Badie is a dynamic back with great pass catching ability. He is an athletic runner with quickness and speed.
You can get access to Matt's Rookie Rankings at patreon.com/theffeducator
Monday Apr 04, 2022
Isaiah Spiller Rookie Profile
Monday Apr 04, 2022
Monday Apr 04, 2022
Isaiah Spiller is a highly debated fantasy football prospect. The 2022 NFL Draft is quickly approaching! Get to know this top prospect as a part of the Rookie Profile Series featuring Matt Hicks and John Laub.
Spiller did not blow away his Pro Day but was a productive back for Texas A&M. He is a powerful back that consistently produces and is sneakily elusive.
You can get access to Matt's Rookie Rankings at patreon.com/theffeducator