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Fantasy Football: 10 rookies to draft this season

By Sam Beckenstein

May 24, 2017; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) hands the ball off to Redskins running back Samaje Perine (32) during drills as part of Redskins OTAs at Redskins Park. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
May 24, 2017; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) hands the ball off to Redskins running back Samaje Perine (32) during drills as part of Redskins OTAs at Redskins Park. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 2, 2017; New Orleans , LA, USA; Oklahoma Sooners running back Joe Mixon (25) runs down the sideline against the Auburn Tigers in the second quarter of the 2017 Sugar Bowl at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 2, 2017; New Orleans , LA, USA; Oklahoma Sooners running back Joe Mixon (25) runs down the sideline against the Auburn Tigers in the second quarter of the 2017 Sugar Bowl at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports /

Joe Mixon, RB

Whether you like it or not, Joe Mixon is a very talented player on the field. The Bengals used a second round pick to draft him, so it’s evident they intend to utilize him this season in some form or fashion with either Gio Bernard or Jeremy Hill. However, his true role is yet to be determined since it’s only OTAs now.

Mixon’s value in fantasy will be boosted in PPR leagues since he is a very talented receiver out of the backfield hauling in 37 receptions for 585 yards and five scores at Oklahoma on top of 1,274 yards and 10 scores on the ground as Samaje Perine’s backup. Mixon’s skill set is something Marvin Lewis coached teams love to use.

Mixon could eventually out touch Bernard and or Hill by the end of the season and be a fantasy player worthy of a flex or possibly RB2 starting spot. His ability to rack up yards on the ground, through the air, and rack up receptions in PPR leagues makes him worth a pickup in fantasy in the middle rounds of your league draft.

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