Rookie Big Board Fantasy Football Podcast

Devy Mock Draft Showdown with Brandon Lejeune, Katie Flower & Alfred Fernandez

In this episode, Matt is joined by Brandon Lejeune, Katie Flower & Alfred Fernandez for a mock draft showdown. They go through six mini-rounds, equal to the first 24 picks of a devy draft, and build devy rosters in an attempt to impress their fellow drafters and the listeners. 

The top devy prospects are discussed at length, in addition to devy draft strategy and how to project future fantasy football success. The drafters debate Kedon Slovis vs Sam Howell, David Bell vs George Pickens, and if CJ Stroud is the future of the Ohio State Buckeyes.

You can join the community via Patreon and get access to bonus episodes, Matt's Rookie Big Board, Devy and dynasty rankings, a vibrant slack channel, and personalized roster advice here: patreon.com/theffeducator

Analyzing March Fantasy Football Rookie ADP

I go round by round through 5.5 rounds of Fantasy Football ADP to help you spot trends and analyze how to find the best value in your rookie drafts this season. Javonte Williams is now a mid-first-round pick, but is he a smart selection?

We have a rise of "tier 2" running backs in Chubba Hubbard, Michael Carter, and Trey Sermon-but why not wait for Kylin Hill in the mid-third round?

Need sleeper picks? Warren Jackson, Amari Rodgers, and Kenny Yeboah are just a few of the values I highlight with ADPs in the 4th or later rounds.

You can join the community via Patreon and get access to bonus episodes, Matt's Rookie Big Board, Devy and dynasty rankings, a vibrant slack channel, and personalized roster advice here: patreon.com/theffeducator

Rashod Bateman's Best (and Worst) Landing Spot

In this episode, Matt kicks off a new series and gives three teams Rashod Bateman can realistically end up playing for in the NFL. He breaks the impact playing for the Packers, Bears, and Ravens would have on his fantasy football value. Dynasty and Devy fantasy football players will enjoy this episode, along with any NFL Draft fans!

 

You can join the community via Patreon and get access to bonus episodes, Matt's Rookie Big Board, Devy and dynasty rankings, a vibrant slack channel, and personalized roster advice here: patreon.com/theffeducator

Ranking and Understanding the Value of the 2021 Inside Wide Receiver Class

In this episode, Matt breaks down his top ten wide receivers that the NFL Draft Bible projects to play inside at the NFL level. Matt provides analysis on each of the ten players. He also makes sheds insight on his process to give an understanding of how players can be productive fantasy football players from the slot, or be limited by the role.

You can join the community via Patreon and get access to bonus episodes, Matt's Rookie Big Board, Devy and dynasty rankings, a vibrant slack channel, and personalized roster advice here: patreon.com/theffeducator

Translating a WILD College Football Transfer Period: Ranking the Biggest DEVY Winners

In this episode, Matt switches it up and dives into the devy world. Regardless of whether you are a die hard devy player or are not sure what that word even means, this episode will bring you into Matt's rookie evaluation process. He breaks down the top transfers from around the college football world after one of the wildest months we have ever seen for the transfer portal. 

He provides insight on the high profile transfers like Eric Gray to Oklahoma, Zach Charbonnet to UCLA, Arik Gilbert to Florida, and Keaontay Ingram to USC. He also digs deep into some under the radar names that helped their devy fantasy football value like Re'Mahn Davis, Ty Chander, and Grant Gunnell. 

You can join the community via Patreon and get access to bonus episodes, Matt's Rookie Big Board, Devy and dynasty rankings, a vibrant slack channel, and personalized roster advice here: patreon.com/theffeducator

Analyzing January Fantasy Football Rookie ADP

In this episode, Matt switches it up a bit and analyzes rookie ADP collected through a series of rookie mock drafts by analysts throughout the fantasy football industry. Matt goes round by round through the full ADP collected (a total of 60 rookies) but stops to point out the value, overprice, or appropriateness of three players per round. 

He discusses a high price for Kyle Pitts, a skyrocketing Elijah Moore value, the sneaky value of Senior Bowl risers Nico Collins and D'Wayne Eskridge among his comments. 

You can join the community via Patreon and get access to bonus episodes, Matt's Rookie Big Board, Devy and dynasty rankings, a vibrant slack channel, and personalized roster advice here: patreon.com/theffeducator

 

Small School, Big Potential: Ranking the Best Non-Power 5 Prospects in the 2021 NFL Draft Class

In this episode, Matt breaks down nine of his favorite players from a Group of 5 or FCS school. Lost amongst the debates of WR1 vs WR2 is the hidden value of the NFL Draft Class. Fantasy Football players can win their rookie drafts by finding the underrated diamonds like Quintin Morris from Bowling Green State University, Cade Johnson from South Dakota State University, and Shane Buechele from SMU.

The 2021 wide receiver class is strong, Matt lends insight on underrated players like Houston's Marquez Stevenson, Myron Mitchell from the University of Alabama-Birmingham, and D'Wayne Eskridge out of Western Michigan. He also lends insight on of his "his guys", Jaret Patterson from the University of Buffalo.

Perhaps most excited about this Big Board is the debate between Zach Wilson and Trey Lance. They both have a good claim for being QB3 in the 2021 Draft Class but the decision is pretty simple for Matt.

You can join the community via Patreon and get access to bonus episodes, Matt's Rookie Big Board, Devy and dynasty rankings, a vibrant slack channel, and personalized roster advice here: patreon.com/theffeducator

10 Players with the Most on the Line at the 2021 Senior Bowl

Matt discusses the fantasy football players that could see their NFL Draft and fantasy football value shoot up, or fall off, as a result of their performance at the 2021 Senior Bowl.

This episode provides an in-depth look at the Senior Bowl and how we can use it as evaluators to get ahead of our fantasy football league-mates. He discusses under the radar players that could see big stock bumps like Larry Rountree, Michael Carter, Austin Watkins Jr., and Kylen Granson. Also discussed are big-name opt-outs like Jamie Newman and Nico Collins. The Big Board discussed on this episode also features Demetric Felton, Rhamondre Stevenson, and Shi Smith. 

You can join the community via Patreon and get access to bonus episodes, Matt's Rookie Big Board, Devy and dynasty rankings, a vibrant slack channel, and personalized roster advice here: patreon.com/theffeducator

The Best of the Rest: Ranking Running Backs in the 2021 NFL Draft Class

In the first episode of the Rookie Big Board podcast Matt ranks his favorite running backs in the 2021 NFL Draft class that are not named Najee Harris or Travis Etienne. Although many fantasy football players are aware the Clemson and Alabama backs are atop the class, there is less clarity as to who the "next man up" is. 

He breaks down the top traits and barriers to success for Kenneth Gainwell out of Memphis, Javonte Williams out of North Carolina, Javian Hawkins from Louisville, Virginia Tech's transfer back Khalil Herbert, and the controversial CJ Verdell out of the University of Oregon.

You can join the community via Patreon and get access to bonus episodes, Matt's Rookie Big Board, Devy and dynasty rankings, a vibrant slack channel, and personalized roster advice here: patreon.com/theffeducator

Welcome to the Rookie Big Board!

This show will provide listeners will year-round analysis and insight on rookies, and how they can be the key to winning your fantasy football championships

I study tape, a lot of tape. I use my unique approach to scouting and the formula I have developed over years of analyzing players for fantasy football value to help you understand which rookies will be difference-makers in the short and long term

In 2020 6 of the top 24 RBs for fantasy football were rookies Justin Jefferson, Chase Claypool, and CeeDee Lamb were league changers Gabriel Davis, Antonio Gibson were late-round steals. Joe Burrow, Justin Herbert, and Tua Tagovailoa changed the landscape of dynasty fantasy football and the 2021 quarterback class will too

Rookies are consistently the most undervalued assets when building a fantasy football roster and competing for championship whether you are in a long-term dynasty rebuild or looking for impactful players for your seasonal leagues the Rookie Big Board podcast will help you meet your aspirations

I can’t wait for you to join me on this journey. I love fantasy football, I love college football, and I love scouting players and projecting success in the NFL. What I love most, though, is helping you win your fantasy football championships. It’s not all about winning, though. We will have full along the way; each week we will build big boards together breaking down prospects in a unique and impactful way. 

Subscribe to the podcast now, tell your friends, league-mates, and family. The Rookie Big Board will change the way we approach rookies for fantasy football and I cannot wait for you to join in on this journey with me.