BGD Gravediggers's Draft Report Card

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In a league named EndZone Dynasty, the BGD Gravediggers lived up to their name by burying the competition with an A+ draft grade. Despite picking last in the draft order, they managed to dig up some hidden gems and assemble a formidable roster. With a projected record of 11-3-0, they are poised to rise from the grave and claim the top spot in the league. Their projected points of 2278.18 suggest that their opponents will be running scared, as the Gravediggers unleash their undead army of fantasy studs.

While the Gravediggers made some solid picks, their best pick of the draft was undoubtedly Kenny Pickett, who was snatched up at 72 despite having an ADP of 123. This steal of a pick is set to haunt the dreams of their opponents, as Kenny Pickett is poised to achieve greatness on the field. However, not every pick was a home run for the Gravediggers. Their worst pick came at number 24, where they selected Michael Mayer despite an ADP of 131. Perhaps the Gravediggers were hoping for some dark magic to turn this pick into a success, but only time will tell if it will pay off or leave them six feet under.

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Inside the Draft

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- Round 1, Pick 12 - Bye 7

2023 Rank: 168 - 2022 Rank: -

After his impressive showing at the combine this spring, Mingo was the fifth wide receiver taken in the 2023 NFL Draft, going to Carolina with the 39th overall pick. He displayed his potential by running a 4.46 40, bench-pressing 22 reps, broad-jumping 129 inches and posting a 39.5-inch vertical at 6-foot-2, 220. Although his college career at Ole Miss initially lacked luster, Mingo broke out with a 15-290-3 line in his first three games of his junior season (2021) before fracturing his foot during practice. He made a comeback last year but was far from dominant, finishing second on the team in catches, yards, and touchdowns, behind Malik Heath (who ran a 4.64 40 and went undrafted). Despite the largely underwhelming college career, Mingo has a chance to quickly earn a significant amount of playing time in Carolina, where he may even reprise his college role as an oversized slot receiver. His main competition for snaps figures to come from Adam Thielen, DJ Chark, and Terrace Marshall in an offense led by coach Frank Reich and quarterback Bryce Young.

- Round 2, Pick 24 - Bye 13

2023 Rank: 352 - 2022 Rank: -

Mayer probably shouldn't have fallen to the Raiders at the 35th pick. As much as it was fair for NFL teams to find some concern in his athletic testing (4.7-second 40 at 249 pounds), it was never a good basis for letting Mayer fall out of the first round. If Mayer had run any faster, he would have been worth a top-15 pick - his barely disappointing combine was a basis to have Mayer fall out of the top-15, not out of the first round. Dalton Kincaid wasn't nearly as good of a collegiate tight end as Mayer, and Sam LaPorta probably was worse too, yet both players went ahead of Mayer. Mayer will likely be a steal for the Raiders as a result - think a better version of Zach Ertz - so the question of when Mayer breaks out as a fantasy asset might be pending how soon he can overtake the veteran Austin Hooper. Mayer is a good bet to skip the rookie-year struggles that most tight ends face (Mayer caught 42 passes as a true freshman at Notre Dame), but Hooper could be just enough of an obstacle to delay Mayer's full arrival as a fantasy option by a year.

- Round 3, Pick 36 - Bye 6

2023 Rank: 111 - 2022 Rank: 392

Warren's performance during his college years was unremarkable, and his athletic testing ahead of the 2022 NFL Draft was average. Nonetheless, he quickly made an impact with the Steelers after signing as an undrafted free agent last spring. He not only earned a roster spot but also surpassed two fourth-round picks from previous drafts on the Pittsburgh depth chart, becoming Najee Harris's backup and playing mostly in passing situations. At 5-8, 215, Warren's low center of gravity and reliable hands made him a nuisance for defenses on check-down throws. Although he's a valuable complementary player for Pittsburgh, he won't necessarily become a high-volume starter even if Harris misses time. Warren struggled to average 5.0 YPC in college, and though he achieved 4.9 YPC in 2022, it was partially due to the Steelers limiting his carries to low-stakes situations or snaps where the defense was expecting a pass. He does appear secure in his spot on the depth chart, as the Steelers still have little in the backfield beyond Harris and Warren.

- Round 4, Pick 48 - Bye 11

2023 Rank: 890 - 2022 Rank: 418

Andersen, a 2022 second-round pick, began his rookie season in a reserve role but steadily increased his workload as the season progressed. Ultimately, he replaced Mykal Walker as a starting inside linebacker after Atlanta's Week 14 bye and posted 21 tackles across his final four games. He finished his rookie campaign with 69 stops, one forced fumble, and one pass defended. Andersen is known for his speed, which should allow him to stick with opposing backs and tight ends in coverage. It could also mean an increase in pass-rushing responsibility, as he had zero sacks in his rookie campaign. Overall, Andersen should be viewed as a full-time starter heading into his sophomore season, though Walker remains on the roster and could be a threat to Andersen's role if he stumbles.

- Round 5, Pick 60 - Bye 13

2023 Rank: 218 - 2022 Rank: 59

It's tough to compete with Justin Tucker for the title of the NFL's best kicker, but Carlson sure is putting together a strong challenge to this point in his career. The former Auburn standout has played at an All-Decade level in four of the last five years, the one exception being 2019 season where he only made 19 of 26 field goals. In the other four seasons Carlson has been pretty much perfect, even with high field goal attempt volume and with many of those kicks occurring from long range. Indeed, Carlson's 2022 season was quietly incredible due to the fact that he made 11 of 13 field goals from 50 yards or more. Carlson is a high-volume, long-range shooter who very rarely misses. Few kickers affect the game as much as Carlson.

- Round 6, Pick 72 - Bye 10

2023 Rank: 153 - 2022 Rank: 55

A 2022 first-round pick, Pickett took over as Pittsburgh's starting quarterback in Week 4 last year and maintained the position for the remainder of the year whenever he was healthy. He struggled mightily early on but showed improvement as the season progressed. All in all, Pickett's average pass target depth was 8.2 yards, placing him in the middle of the pack, while his YPA was 6.2, second worst in the league. His receivers' low YAC average of 4.0 partially contributed to this. Additionally, he was adversely affected by a dropped-pass percentage of 11.9, which was the fourth-highest in the league. The team didn't add much receiving help in the offseason, apart from post-prime Allen Robinson. However, George Pickens had an impressive rookie season in 2022 with over 800 yards, and TE Pat Freiermuth finished with over 700 yards. There's hope for a bounce-back year from Diontae Johnson, who was the league's least efficient high-volume receiver last year. Even if Johnson struggles again, Pickett's league-low 10.9 TD pass percentage in the red zone can only improve. The Steelers are expected to focus on running the ball with Najee Harris as the lead RB, but Pickett's ability to add to the ground game -- three TDs and an average of 18.2 yards per game last season -- should not be underestimated.

- Round 7, Pick 84 - Bye 7

2023 Rank: 576 - 2022 Rank: 158

Wilson has overcome the odds as a sixth-round pick in 2019 to become a key part of the Dallas secondary. The 28-year-old rebounded from an injury-marred 2021 campaign, topping 100 tackles for the first time in his four-year career last season. He possesses a versatile skillset, as he regularly gets to the quarterback on blitzes and tallied a career-best five sacks in 2022. He rounds out his profile with good coverage skills, making him an outstanding fit for coordinator Dan Quinn's defense. Wilson was rewarded with a three-year contract this offseason worth up to $24 million. If he can stay healthy, Wilson again should post excellent all-around production again in 2023.

- Round 8, Pick 96 - Bye 6

2023 Rank: 182 - 2022 Rank: 475

Offseason knee surgery kept Jefferson out until Week 8 last season. When he returned, he had every opportunity to capitalize in the Rams' injury-riddled offense. By the time the team was down to a third-string quarterback and a bunch of depth pieces at wide receiver, Jefferson was seeing close to five targets per game. But he didn't do much with his opportunity, finishing with 24 receptions, 369 yards and three scores. He never caught more than three passes in a game. And that was with playing 64 percent of his snaps in the slot, so he frequently would get a free release from the line. The Rams traded Allen Robinson to the Steelers this offseason, leaving Jefferson as the No. 2 wideout to Cooper Kupp. That should give him plenty of opportunities this season to be a weekly threat in the passing game.

- Round 9, Pick 108 - Bye 13

2023 Rank: 186 - 2022 Rank: 1218

After being selected in the fifth round of the 2023 draft, Chandler handled just six carries as the third-string running back. With Dalvin Cook no longer on the team, Chandler could be in line to take on an increased role behind Alexander Mattison. However, Chandler could have competition from Myles Gaskin and Kene Nwangwu. It's not completely out of the realm of possibility that Chandler pushes Mattison for work, after Mattison failed to surpass 3.7 yards per carry both of the last two seasons.

- Round 10, Pick 120 - Bye 5

2023 Rank: 1159 - 2022 Rank: 374

Owusu-Koramoah made an instant impact among the Browns linebacker corps as a rookie in 2021, playing 584 snaps. He was still in a rotational role in year two but was set to take a step forward before a foot injury sidelined him for the final four games of the campaign. He was on the field for OTAs, so he should be back and fully healthy for the upcoming campaign. There's no doubt that Owusu-Koramoah has a diverse skill set, and he's been asked by the Browns to fill a weakside linebacker role. That leaves him a lot of responsibility in coverage, which he's responded to by tallying a combined eight passes defended through two seasons. He similarly chips in against the run, racking up a combined 146 tackles as a pro. The only thing Owusu-Koramoah hasn't shown is consistent ability as a pass rusher, though perhaps that will come if he finds his way onto the field more in 2023.

- Round 11, Pick 132 - Bye 13

2023 Rank: 1289 - 2022 Rank: 837

- Round 12, Pick 144 - Bye 5

2023 Rank: 232 - 2022 Rank: 137

Foreman is one of the true success stories of a player making it back from an Achilles injury. Once Christian McCaffrey was traded away by the Panthers last year, Foreman stepped into a large role. His 203 carries was the first big workload he had in his career. And he responded very well by posting a career-high 4.5 yards per carry. Despite having just a 25th-percentile broken-tackle rate, he was 76th percentile in yards after contact. But as good as some of his numbers looked, he was inconsistent. He had five games with at least 113 rushing yards. Conversely, he was held to fewer than 25 yards four times. And his performances weren't based on the level of competition. He had some excellent games against strong defenses while having some poor performances against weaker defenses. Now with Chicago, Foreman should bring the thunder to Khalil Herbert's lighting to form a one-two punch in the backfield. Foreman should profile as the primary goal-line back, though Justin Fields is sure to be a factor at the goal. Even though the Bears drafted Roschon Johnson in the fourth round, Foreman is likely a better RB at this stage, and Johnson may not be a major threat to Foreman's role. In his current situation, Foreman has RB2 or flex value in drafts.

- Round 13, Pick 156 - Bye 13

2023 Rank: 194 - 2022 Rank: 393

Hodgins had only four catches in his first two NFL seasons with the Bills and had trouble escaping Buffalo's practice squad in the first half of 2022 before finally being cut loose. Claimed off waivers by the injury-ravaged Giants, the Oregon State product quickly climbed the depth chart once he got his chance and emerged as Daniel Jones' most dependable target. Hodgins was especially impressive down the stretch, catching TDs in five of six games through the end of the regular season and into the playoffs before capping that run with an eight-game, 105-yard performance in a wild-card win over the Vikings. New York added plenty of competition for targets in the offseason, bringing in Parris Campbell from the Colts and tight end Darren Waller from the Raiders before drafting Jalin Hyatt in the third round, and a healthy Wan'Dale Robinson could also make an impact. The chemistry Hodgins established with Jones last year should serve him well though, and he figures to maintain a key role in the Giants' passing attack.

- Round 14, Pick 168 - Bye 13

2023 Rank: 1630 - 2022 Rank: 127

- Round 15, Pick 180 - Bye 10

2023 Rank: 1118 - 2022 Rank: 223

Jones took a significant step forward in his sophomore season as measured by both skill and role. He increased his snap count from 452 to 693, and he should take another step forward in that area after the offseason departure of Bobby Wagner. Jones also proved he knew what to do with that playing time, notching 114 tackles (66 solo), two passes defended, an interception, and a forced fumble. Heading into 2023, Jones will be asked to lead a young and unproven linebacker corps in Los Angeles. While that will prove to be significant pressure on a third-year player, it also gives him the chance to take another step forward and perhaps replicate Wagner's stat line from last season.

- Round 16, Pick 192 - Bye 5

2023 Rank: 96 - 2022 Rank: 505

Only 23, Moore has already been on quite a journey in the NFL. The 34th overall pick in 2021 emerged as the Jets' top receiving threat by the second month of his rookie season, averaging 67.4 receiving yards and scoring six touchdowns over a seven-game stretch before a quadriceps injury kept him sidelined for the final five weeks. Moore then struggled last year in his sophomore campaign and eventually was demoted to third on the depth chart, at one point missing a game because of conflict with the coaching staff and his desire to be traded. The Jets acquiesced, though not until the offseason, dealing Moore to Cleveland in March for a Day 2 pick swap. His combination of 4.35 speed and agility could help Deshaun Watson get back on track in his second year with the Browns, but first Moore will need to compete for snaps with Donovan Peoples-Jones, a returning starter whose size/speed combination makes him useful as a deep threat and blocker. Moore reportedly was one of the standouts of Cleveland's offseason program, and he conceivably could finish second or third on the team in targets even if he doesn't play quite as many snaps as fellow WRs Amari Cooper and Peoples-Jones.

- Round 17, Pick 204 - Bye 6

2023 Rank: 16 - 2022 Rank: 16

Not much went right for the Raiders in 2022, but Jacobs' season was one glaring exception. After a merely 'good' first three years to his NFL career, Jacobs went nuts and matched or set career highs in all of carries (340), rushing yardage (1,653), rushing touchdowns (12), yards per carry (4.9), targets (64) and receiving yardage (400) in 2022. Jacobs also logged a career high in snaps, his 783 in 2022 blazing past the previous high of 616 (2020). As much as coach Josh McDaniels struggled to run the Raiders in general, there does seem to be a solid link between the arrival of McDaniels (and Davante Adams) and this new level of production from Jacobs. McDaniels seems to have found a collection of playcalls that allows the two threats to play off of each other, keeping defenses off balance despite knowing either Jacobs or Adams will get the ball on most plays.

- Round 18, Pick 216 - Bye 7

2023 Rank: 25 - 2022 Rank: 227

Hall tore his ACL in Week 7 last season just as he was emerging as a dominant workhorse RB, making the injury all the more frustrating. The 2022 second-round pick started slowly, with less than 50 rushing yards in his first three appearances, but the Jets finally shifted gears Week 4 and handed Hall the majority of backfield work. Hall hopes to return by Week 1, and New York's offense looks primed to take a significant step forward in 2023 with Aaron Rodgers at the helm. But the Jets likely will take their time with Hall, especially after signing Dalvin Cook in August. Cook could start Week 1, and even when Hall returns could still steal touches as the No. 2. That said, if Hall returns to his pre-injury form and Rodgers indeed boosts the offense this season, Hall could even see an uptick in scoring opportunities.

- Round 19, Pick 228 - Bye 13

2023 Rank: 94 - 2022 Rank: 190

Herbert was used sparingly during the first two years of his career. Despite significantly out-producing teammate David Montgomery on a yards-per-carry basis, he had just 129 rushing attempts last year. His 5.7 yards per carry was earned on a 90th percentile broken tackle rate and 94th percentile yards after contact. Despite playing in nine games in which he had 10 or fewer carries, he still ended up with more than 50 rushing yards in seven games. He was very seldom used as a receiver. However, that may have much to do with Montgomery having been a strong receiver for the team. After the team added D'Onta Foreman in free agency and Roschon Johnson in the fourth round of the draft, Herbert's role is uncertain. It would seem that at best, he'll be an early-down change of pace along with work on receiving downs. The worst-case scenario would have him seeing a handful of touches each week. A reasonable expectation is that he'll see 5-10 carries and 1-4 targets in most games.

- Round 20, Pick 240 - Bye 13

2023 Rank: 28 - 2022 Rank: 160

Andrews had a massive year in 2021 with personal bests by margins of 43 catches (107) and 509 yards (1,361), including the most productive stretch of his career while catching passes from backup QB Tyler Huntley. It was a much different story in 2022, when Andrews averaged 63.1 yards in the nine games for which he and Lamar Jackson both were healthy but then dropped to 49.2 yards in five regular-season games with Huntley taking most of the snaps. All five of Andrews' TDs came from Jackson, who inked a five-year extension with Baltimore this offseason and now has more help after the signing of WR Odell Beckham and drafting of WR Zay Flowers. That amounts to more target competition for Andrews, but he's still the most trusted of Baltimore's receiving options and could end up running more routes under new offensive coordinator Todd Monken, formerly the OC at Georgia. Kansas City's Travis Kelce remains in a league of his own, of course, but it's otherwise hard to name another tight end with a floor or ceiling higher than Andrews'.

- Round 21, Pick 252 - Bye 9

2023 Rank: 34 - 2022 Rank: 163

After having an incredible season in 2021, Samuel wasn't nearly as productive last year. He still was lethal with a 98th-percentile yards after the catch rate. And he was still used all over the formation, including 56 percent of the time in the slot. But in the 13 games he played, he averaged less than eight touches. Also, his 11.3 yards per reception was a career low. Although impressive, his 5.5 yards per rush was less than the 6.2 he had in 2021, and he also was limited to 42 rushing attempts. At age 27, it is possible that he had his career year in 2021, and although a very talented player, he is simply part of a bigger picture on the 49ers in which he'll never be featured to the level that would make him a fantasy superstar.

- Round 22, Pick 264 - Bye 7

2023 Rank: 2160 - 2022 Rank: 172

Back injuries are always concerning, and maybe even more so for Williams given the neck injury he suffered in his Clemson days, but the minor back fracture suffered by Williams in Week 18 appears to be a non-issue. More specifically, Williams said in June that the back had been fully recovered since the spring. So long as he's healthy, then Williams should plug back in to a high-volume role in one of the league's most enviable passing games. Williams' target rate rose significantly over the last two years, a span in which he averaged about 120 targets per 850 snaps after averaging only about 85 targets per 850 snaps in his first four seasons. If he can maintain that elevated target rate for a third year and stay healthy all season then 2023 could shape up to be a career year for Williams. There's a possible concern with the introduction of first-round pick Quentin Johnston, but Johnston is more of a downfield specialist than someone who can run the same intermediate routes as Williams. Rather than Williams' usage, Johnston should instead raid the comparatively inefficient targets that went to Joshua Palmer (107) and Gerald Everett (87).

- Round 23, Pick 276 - Bye 11

2023 Rank: 130 - 2022 Rank: 355

Shaheed signed with the Saints in October last year and performed extremely well. Despite being targeted 34 times in 12 games, he posted 488 yards. His excellent speed helped him make four plays of at least 40 yards (and another two plays of at least 20 yards). At first, he was primarily a deep threat, running 40 percent of his snaps from the slot. But after the Week 14 bye, he went from averaging less than two targets per game to almost five targets in the last four games. He also was being used as a more versatile receiver down the stretch. His yards per target in each of the last three games was 10.3-13.2 Projecting Shaheed for 2023 isn't easy. He had the advantage of catching the league off guard. And then when his role changed a bit, he had another advantage. Also, with Derek Carr at QB and expected to play behind a poor pass-protecting OL, Shaheed may not be a huge downfield factor.

- Round 24, Pick 288 - Bye 10

2023 Rank: 1101 - 2022 Rank: 113

White is entering the final season of his rookie contract with his future is in limbo. He requested a trade from the Buccaneers this offseason, though the team made it clear they have no interest in dealing him. They've stuck to that position, and White remains on the roster, though he made his displeasure known by sitting out mandatory minicamp. He'll gain no tangible benefit by sitting out game action, however, so we can expect him to be on the field come August and September. Once the pads come on, there are far fewer questions, as he has posted 252 tackles and nine sacks across the last two seasons. The addition of first-round pick Calijah Kancey gives Todd Bowles another disruptive defender to scheme with, but White will pair with Lavonte David as the heart of the defense again in 2023.

- Round 25, Pick 300 - Bye 6

2023 Rank: 1098 - 2022 Rank: 149

As could be expected for a first-round pick, Walker was immediately slotted into a starting role among the Packers' linebacker corps in 2022. He led the team in tackles - an impressive feat - despite tallying five or fewer stops in six contests. That was a sign of his immaturity as a player, as were the two games from which he was ejected for making contact with an opposing coach. While there are areas to smooth out, Walker also proved quickly why he was worthy of a first-round selection. In addition to his aforementioned run-stopping ability, Walker was also able to quickly translate his athleticism into effective coverage by breaking up seven passes. Assuming he can become more consistent in his decision-making and level of play, Walker has every opportunity to vault up these rankings and is a prime breakout candidate.

- Round 26, Pick 312 - Bye 5

2023 Rank: 503 - 2022 Rank: 151

Injuries continue to be an issue for James, who played only 14 games and 799 defensive snaps in 2022. However, when he's on the field there are few safeties who can match the production of the 17th overall pick in 2018. He's topped 100 tackles on three occasions, but more importantly, he has a knack for the big play. In addition to breaking up 13 passes in his rookie year, James has combined to tally 11 such plays in the last two years. He's also picked off four passes in that span while forcing five fumbles. With the addition of Erick Hendricks and the ongoing presence of Joey Bosa, the Chargers could prove to be a menace to opposing quarterbacks in 2023, but James' health will play a key role in that possibility.

- Round 27, Pick 324 - Bye 13

2023 Rank: 390 - 2022 Rank: 175

The Bears selected Brisker in the second round of the 2022 Draft, and he immediately proved to be an impact player. Though he plays in the secondary, he made plays all over the field by proving adept at rushing the passer as illustrated by his four sacks. He was steady as a tackler and willing to help stop the run game, racking up 104 stops in 15 games. Of course, he also had responsibilities in coverage and chipped in two passes defended and a pick. Working alongside veteran safety Eddie Jackson should allow Brisker to continue to improve and potentially begin to approach top-flight status as an IDP. That's particularly true because his production isn't reliant solely upon racking up tackles.

- Round 28, Pick 336 - Bye 10

2023 Rank: 17 - 2022 Rank: 4

Hurts ascended to elite status in 2022, finishing as QB3 for fantasy purposes while posting MVP-quality numbers and leading the Eagles to the Super Bowl. The improvements he made as a passer during his first two seasons in the league paid dividends after the team added A.J. Brown to a receiving corps already headlined by DeVonta Smith and Dallas Goedert. Hurts emerged as one of the NFL's most accurate passers in his third campaign. It's his running ability, however, that takes his production to another level. Nick Sirianni's scheme is designed around his game-breaking ability on the ground, and Hurts' 13 rushing touchdowns were the second most in NFL history by a quarterback. While it's hard to bank on that kind of record-setting performance repeating itself, the league elected not to legislate away the team's "tush push" rugby scrum approach to gaining short yards and getting the ball across the goal line, so double-digit rushing TDs could well be his floor. Hurts may not match the volume or pure passing upside of the likes of Patrick Mahomes or Josh Allen, but at 24 years old, his best days should still be ahead of him.

- Round 29, Pick 348 - Bye 11

2023 Rank: 150 - 2022 Rank: 424

Mooney had a strong season in 202, but with the Bears starting the 2022 season with an offense that had no intention of passing the football, he got off to a horrible start. He had four catches for 27 yards through the first three games. Finally, Chicago started to address their passing attack. Mooney went on to post at least 50 yards in each of his next five games, and in his final eight games, he averaged 58 yards per game. He then suffered an ankle injury that sidelined him for the rest of the season. With the Bears adding DJ Moore to the wide receiver rotation, Mooney now should slot in as the second option. And with the full expectation that the team will try to feature Justin Fields as a passer, the offense has a chance to explode. If that happens, Mooney is in a great position to have a bounce-back season. Even if he doesn't see the massive target share he saw in 2021, he'll see less attention, and the quality of targets could improve. Mooney can win routes at all levels of the field. He'll have every opportunity to have a productive season. He may be severely undervalued in fantasy drafts if the Bears offense breaks out.

- Round 30, Pick 360 - Bye 5

2023 Rank: 81 - 2022 Rank: 105

If not for Russell Wilson's struggles and an ankle injury that cost Jeudy two games there would probably be more talk about how impressive Jeudy was in 2022. The former Alabama star is still just 24, yet last year he produced far above the Denver passing game base line while leading the team in receiving volume. The Broncos passing game completed 63.8 percent of its targets at 7.4 yards per target, but Jeudy finished with 67 receptions for 972 yards on 100 targets (67.0 percent catch rate, 9.7 yards per target). With numbers like that, it's no surprise the Broncos exercised the fifth-year option on Jeudy's rookie contract. If Jeudy can produce like that during a disaster season for Wilson then it makes sense to project a breakout season for Jeudy in 2023, especially if new coach Sean Payton can coax improvement out of Wilson. Even if Wilson doesn't improve, though, Jeudy has already shown an ability to produce despite a poor surrounding offense.

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BGD Gravediggers
1. (12) Jonathan Mingo
2. (24) Michael Mayer
3. (36) Jaylen Warren
4. (48) Troy Andersen
5. (60) Daniel Carlson
6. (72) Kenny Pickett
7. (84) Donovan Wilson
8. (96) Van Jefferson
9. (108) Ty Chandler
10. (120) Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah
11. (132) Brian Asamoah II
12. (144) D'Onta Foreman
13. (156) Isaiah Hodgins
14. (168) Maxx Crosby
15. (180) Ernest Jones IV
16. (192) Elijah Moore
17. (204) Josh Jacobs
18. (216) Breece Hall
19. (228) Khalil Herbert
20. (240) Mark Andrews
21. (252) Deebo Samuel Sr.
22. (264) Mike Williams
23. (276) Rashid Shaheed
24. (288) Devin White
25. (300) Quay Walker
26. (312) Derwin James Jr.
27. (324) Jaquan Brisker
28. (336) Jalen Hurts
29. (348) Darnell Mooney
30. (360) Jerry Jeudy

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