Fantasy Football: Rookie dynasty rankings for 2022

Luke Easterling

May 4, 2022, 10:28 AM·3 min read

Now that the 2022 NFL draft is in the books, it’s time to look at this year’s top rookies at the skill positions, and see how they rank for your dynasty fantasy football leagues.

This year’s draft was loaded with promising prospects on offense, many of whom have landed on depth charts that should give them the opportunity to make a massive and immediate impact at the next level.

Who should you target first in your dynasty rookie drafts?

Here’s an early look at how this year’s rookie class stacks up for fantasy football purposes:

1. Jets RB Breece Hall

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2. Falcons WR Drake London

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3. Jets WR Garrett Wilson

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4. Titans WR Treylon Burks

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5. Seahawks RB Kenneth Walker III

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6. Lions WR Jameson Williams

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7. Saints WR Chris Olave

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8. Chiefs WR Skyy Moore

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9. Packers WR Christian Watson

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10. Commanders WR Jahan Dotson

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11. Steelers WR George Pickens

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12. Bills RB James Cook

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13. Bucs RB Rachaad White

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14. Browns WR David Bell

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15. Texans RB Dameon Pierce

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16. Texans WR John Metchie III

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17. Chargers RB Isaiah Spiller

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18. Steelers QB Kenny Pickett

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19. Cardinals TE Trey McBride

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20. Raiders RB Zamir White

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21. Giants WR Wan'Dale Robinson

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22. Colts WR Alec Pierce

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23. Cowboys WR Jalen Tolbert

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24. Titans QB Malik Willis

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25. Commanders RB Brian Robinson Jr.

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26. Falcons QB Desmond Ridder

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27. Falcons RB Tyler Allgeier

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28. Panthers QB Matt Corral

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29. Bills WR Khalil Shakir

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30. Patriots WR Tyquan Thornton

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31. Packers WR Romeo Doubs

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32. Steelers WR Calvin Austin III

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33. Browns RB Jerome Ford

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34. Ravens RB Tyler Badie

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35. Titans RB Hassan Haskins

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36. Broncos TE Greg Dulcich

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37. Commanders QB Sam Howell

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38. Rams RB Kyren Williams

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39. Colts TE Jelani Woods

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40. Patriots RB Pierre Strong Jr.

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