2009 NFL Draft – Fantasy Analysis Part 2
April 29, 2009 by Stephen Kersey
Filed under 2009 nfl draft, Fantasy Football Advice
In the second part of our fantasy football analysis of the 2009 NFL Draft, here’s a look at the player drafted in the second half of the first round.
2009 NFL Draft – Fantasy Analysis Part 1
2009 NFL Draft – Fantasy Analysis Part 2
QB Josh Freeman, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Some experts were surprised that Freeman went so high in the draft but the Bucs loved his size and potential. That said, he’s a long-term project for Tampa Bay.
WR Jeremy Maclin, Philadelphia Eagles
For fantasy football purposes, Maclin fell into a perfect situation. The Eagles need wide receiver help and Maclin should be able to help right away. After DeSean Jackson played so well last year, Maclin could become fantasy relevant very quickly.
TE Brandon Pettigrew, Detroit Lions
Pettigrew has some fantasy football potential but he landed in a difficult position and probably will need a few years to blossom.
WR Percy Harvin, Minnesota Vikings
The good news for Harvin is the Vikings desperately need a wide receiver. The bad news is they don’t seem to have a quality QB that can get him the ball.
RB Donald Brown, Indianapolis Colts
With Dominic Rhodes out of the picture, Donald Brown should be able to step right in. Though Joseph Addai will be the starter, Brown has a chance to make noise in the fantasy world — especially if Addai gets hurt.
WR Hakeem Nicks, New York Giants
The Giants need a replacement for Plaxico Burress and Nicks has a chance to be that man. However, be careful because the Giants have many options at the wide receiver position.
WR Kenny Britt, Tennessee Titans
Britt is another wide receiver drafted in the first round who is going to a team desperate for production from the wide receiver position. If Britt is named as a starter, he’s a definite sleeper.
RB Chris Wells, Arizona Cardinals
Wells was once projected to be a top ten pick in this draft. For the Cardinals, he should be a great match to pair with Tim Hightower. With Hightower struggling at times last year, Wells could quickly prove to be a better RB.
Chris Wells, Arizona Cardinals (Image: Newscom)
