Fantasy Football: Five rookies worth drafting and stashing

O.J Howard – TE – Tampa Bay Buccaneers

The first name on this list is also the safest bet in fantasy football immediately. Howard joins a stacked receiving corps that already boasts Mike Evans, Desean Jackson, and Chris Godwin. The Alabama juggernaut will open up the middle of the field and become a safety valve for Jameis Winston. Howard has soft hands a powerful frame.

He is the most NFL-ready offensive prospect in the entire draft, and that will allow him to not only be great over the next few years but also in the short-term

Quarterbacks love their tight ends, especially young ones and having one with immediate all-star potential won’t only benefit Howard’s stock, but expect Winston to continue to make the jump as a top 7 fantasy quarterback as well. Howard is a natural at the position and is the most well-rounded tight end in the 2017 draft class.

His relationship and bond with Winston will be a big factor in his growth, but with both so young, they could form a deadly duo for the length of their careers.