Fantasy News

The Bengals have selected Toledo quarterback Logan Woodside with the 249th pick (seventh round) in the 2018 NFL Draft.

Woodside is a talented quarterback that led the nation with 45 touchdown passed in 2016, but he took a step back as a senior which might have concerned some teams. He’s relatively undersized at 6’1″, but a lot of people like his ability to throw the ball, and he tested well athletically with a 4.79 40-yard dash and a 31.5 inch vertical jump. Woodside will look to compete for a roster spot as a rookie, and he’ll look to eventually develop into a solid backup or starter.

4/28/18 - 06:35 PM ET

The Rams have traded wide receiver Tavon Austin to the Cowboys.

Dallas is sending the 192nd pick (sixth round) in the draft in exchange for Austin. Through his five seasons with the Rams, Austin has contributed as a receiver, runner, and returner, catching 194 passes for 1,689 receiving yards and 12 receiving touchdowns; carrying 184 times for 1,238 rushing yards and nine rushing touchdowns; and adding three punt return touchdowns. In Dallas, Austin will probably have a chance to carve out a nice role on offense in a receiving group without Dez Bryant. The Cowboys have a lot of receivers that you would think are best suited to play the slot, so it’ll be interesting to see how they line up in 2018. As of now, Austin will probably be a better real-life contributor than fantasy contributor this season.

4/28/18 - 02:36 PM ET

The Panthers have selected Indiana tight end Ian Thomas with the 101st pick (fourth round) of the 2018 NFL Draft.

Thomas was one of the biggest risers in the pre-draft process, and deservedly so. The six-foot-four target has huge hands and and all-around skillset that the Panthers will use to pair with Greg Olsen, who just signed a two-year extension through 2019. After that, Thomas could take over if he unlocks his potential, which he’s in a good spot to do with Olsen teaching him. Keep an eye on the Indiana product in dynasty leagues.

4/28/18 - 12:08 PM ET

The Cowboys have selected Colorado State wide receiver Michael Gallup with the No. 81 pick (third round) in the 2018 NFL Draft.

Dallas came into the draft with a need at receiver after cutting Dez Bryant earlier this month, and Gallup will have an opportunity to immediately carve out a big role on the outside as a rookie. Gallup was very productive during his only two seasons at Colorado State, putting up 76/1,272/14 and 100/1,418/7 lines as a junior and senior. While he isn’t a huge receiver at about 6’1″, Gallup plays bigger than his size and will compete on the outside. If Dak Prescott clicks with Gallup, it could lead to solid fantasy production as a rookie. Keep an eye on Gallup and the Cowboys receiving group throughout the summer.

4/27/18 - 10:00 PM ET

Deshaun Watson posts video of himself running for the first time since his ACL tear.

Watson tore his ACL in practice in November, but he’s apparently making great progress in his recovery. It looks like Watson is one of those freakish healers that could be ready sooner than most guys would be able to, and being 100% for training camp almost looks like a lock at this point (barring any setbacks). Watson’s recovery will be one of the big storylines this offseason after he lit up the league with 21 total touchdowns in just seven games as a rookie.

Via: Deshaun Watson 2/6/18 - 12:35 PM ET

The Bengals have selected Florida State wide receiver Auden Tate with the 253rd pick of the 2018 NFL Draft.

Tate is a raw, big-bodied wideout that could turn into a force in the red zone. However, his natural receiving skills are a question mark, the biggest of which might be his ability to track the ball. Tate likely needs to show something in camp to earn a roster spot, but he’s worth taking at look at for dynasty owners.

4/28/18 - 06:41 PM ET

The Buccaneers have selected Penn wide receiver Justin Watson with the 144th pick (fifth round) of the 2018 NFL Draft.

Tampa Bay is loaded offensively, and they add another versatile option with the Penn product. Watson has good size at nearly six-foot-three with 4.4 speed, but he profiles as a solid slot receiver at the next level. The Bucs could be set with weapons for Jameis Winston for the next decade with Mike Evans and Chris Godwin on the outside, Cameron Brate and O.J. Howard at tight end, and Watson in the slot. He probably won’t get much of an opportunity with DeSean Jackson and Adam Humphries on the roster in 2018, though.

4/28/18 - 02:10 PM ET