2009 Dynasty Rookie Rankings: The Hopeful (11-20)

Continuing in our 2009 Dynasty Rookie Rankings, the middle round picks are players with potential that may develop into full time fantasy starters (we hope):

11. Matt Stafford, QB, Detroit Lions - The guy will be throwing to Megatron for years to come. Stafford has a big game arm, even if he does make questionable decisions at times. The Lions have nowhere to go but up, and with underrated RB Kevin Smith helping take pressure off, Stafford could put together a pretty nice career in Detroit.

12. James Davis, RB, Cleveland Browns - Even after a sub-par final season with Clemson, everyone knew James Davis had NFL caliber talent. Now that training camp is in session, the Browns may have found out they stole Davis in the sixth round of this year's draft. Davis has been wowing coaches so far and looks to have a future in Cleveland by all early reports. Davis has a real chance to become the feature guy in Cleveland, maybe even pushing Jamal Lewis for the starting job as soon as mid-season.

13. Kenny Britt, WR, Tennessee Titans - The only reason he is this far down the list is the team he plays for. The Titans don't throw much, but needed a big threat when they do, which is why they drafted Britt late in the first round. It may take a few years, but the 6-3 Britt could easily become the Titans #1 WR.....the only question is will he have the chance to truly show is insane leaping ability if the Titans are still running 40 times a game?

14. Mohammed Massaquoi, WR, Cleveland Browns - Mohammed was supposed to be the "developmental" project compared to fellow Browns rookie WR Brian Robiskie, but apparently Mohammed didn't get the memo. Massaquoi has surprised everyone by overtaking Robiskie on the depth chart, which is a big deal since "The Coach's Son" (he is the son of Terry Robiskie, long time NFL WR Coach) was supposed to be the guy most polished and ready for the NFL. If Massaquoi is actually putting some consistency to his big play ability...look out...he will stay at the top of the depth chart and be a welcome addition to your fantasy team. Stay tuned to this training camp battle.....

15. Brian Robiskie, WR, Cleveland - I'm not sure if Robiskie is slipping in the eyes of coaches, or if Massaquoi is that good, but Robiskie is the #3 WR in Cleveland. Regardless, Brian has great mechanics, good hands, and runs the route tree well, and could still get a chance to start in 2010 regardless if Braylon Edwards leaves town.

16. Darius Heyward-Bey, WR, Oakland Raiders - How can you be drafted as the first WR in the NFL Draft if you aren't even first team in your college conference? While Crazy Al may have left us scratching our heads again after this pick, Bey does have elite speed and could be a solid WR in this legue. He will definitely need some time to develop (hands, route running, etc.), so patience will be needed if you add him to your roster.

17. Rashard Jennings, RB, Jacksonville - How did this guy last until round 7? Yes, he played ball at Liberty, but only transferred there from Pittsburgh after moving home to help take care of his father. Jennings is a big boy, but he has the quickness to be an effective NFL back. Watch out....he will surprise and could form a "Thunder and Lightning" type duo with teammate Marice Jones-Drew.

18. Andre Brown, RB, New York Giants - The Giants drafted Brown when he fell to them in the fourth round, knowing his skill set demanded a higher pick. At 6-0, 224 pounds and 4.49 speed, Brown could challenge Ahmad Bradshaw for Derrick Ward's old role as soon as this year. In reality, we will probably have to wait until Brown has a year under his belt before we can really see if he can effectively use his skills at the next level.

19. Juaquin Iglesias, WR, Chicago Bears - This guy can catch. A reliable target at Oklahoma, Iglesias does not stick out because of his excellent size (even though he is big enough to be a good possession receiver) or blazing speed, but because they guy can pluck the ball out of the air like no body's business. May take a couple years to develop, but this kid could turn into Cutler's favorite targets in the future if he becomes just as reliable at the next level.

20. Bernard Scott, RB, Cincinnati Bengals - The Bengals took a late round flyer on the RB from Abilene Christian (where he accumulated an incredible 5,712 yards from scrimmage and 73 touchdowns in 2007 and 2008), but this troubled back (quite a few arrests while in college) has NFL ability, though his decision making so far in life has only been of Pee-Wee ability. With Cedrick Benson only signing a 2 year deal in the off season, the Bengals didn't over commit to him and should give Scott all the chances in the world to get on the field and prove what this diminutive RB is made of. A true boom or bust pick.

-Scout Widget