Every year a couple rookies have great years. Last year it was Marques Colston and Maurice Jones-Drew. What were the odds either of them were drafted in your league? Not very likely but if you follow my top 10 rookies you will look smart by drafting one of these guys or stealing them off the waiver wire.
1. Marshawn Lynch RB Bills: Usually Running backs get you the most points so it is only fitting one is on the top of this list. Lynch will most likely start the season as the starting running back now that Willis McGahee is gone. That and the fact he catches lots of passes should make fantasy owners go crazy for him. Expect around 1500 total yards and 8 touchdowns.
2. Calvin Johnson WR Lions: It was between him and Adrian Peterson for this pick but knowing that Peterson will share carries and maybe not start until the end of the year makes Johnson the choice. He is everything you can want in a fantasy receiver as he catches passes over the middle and with is 4.3 speed can score everytime he touches the ball. Plus his 45' vertical doesn't hurt on jump balls. Expect around 1000 yards and 6 touchdowns.
3. Adrian Peterson RB Vikings: Even though Peterson is sharing carries I still expect him to have a good year as the Vikings have a good offensive line and Peterson is so explosive. If he gets the starting job towards the end of the year, he could be a useful player for a playoff run. Expect around 1000 total yards and 5 touchdowns.
4. Anthony Gonzalez WR Colts: Peyton Manning always utilizes all of his receivers and with Gonzalez that should be no different. If you remember Brandon Stokley had 1000 yards and double digit touchdowns as the Colts third receiver. Don't expect those numbers yet but expect solid production around 800 yards and 6 touchdowns.
5. Brandon Jackson RB Packers: Jackson's scenerio is very similar to Adrian Peterson's as Jackson will probably start of sharing carries with Vernand Morency. Jackson has so much talent though he should be starting by the end of the year. Expect around 1000 total yards and 6 touchdowns.
6. Dwayne Jarrett WR Panthers: Jarrett should be starting opposite side of Steve Smith this year which could be great for fantasy owners. If Smith is double teamed there is more oppurtunites for Jarrett and Jake Delhomme should take full advantage.
Expect around 700 yards and 4 touchdowns.
7. Kenny Irons RB Bengals: This is my pick for this years Maurice Jones-Drew as Irons will come in to give Rudi Johnson rest. He should be a big factor though because Irons iis good at catching passes and with Carson Palmer at the helm they aren't afraid to throw. Expect around 800 total yards and 3 touchdowns.
8. Mike Walker WR Jaguars: If you haven't heard of him thats ok because chances or neither has anybody else in your league. This is my pick for this years Marques Colston as the Jags aren't that good at receiver and Walker has great skills. He is a great deep threat and can become a big contributor to your team. Expect around 700 total yards and 4 touchdowns.
9. Greg Olsen TE Bears: Olsen has a chance to start right away for the Bears as Desmond Clark is getting old and Olsen provides speed and great hands. He isn't as good as Vernon Davis was coming out last year but he could have a better season then Davis' rookie campaign consudering how often Davis was hurt. Plus the Bears utilize there tight end a lot so expect around 600 yards and 5 touchdowns.
10. Robert Meachem WR Saints: If his knee is ok and he loses the weight he gained pre mini camp Meachem should be a solid contributor in the Saints explosive offense.
He is a good deep threat and the way Drew Brees distributes the ball he should have a solid year. expect around 500 yards and 4 touchdowns.
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