Jonathan Stewart 2008 Fantasy Projections – Carolina Panthers
May 1, 2008 by admin
Filed under 2008 NFL Draft, Fantasy Football Advice, NFL Player Analysis
The Carolina Panthers weren’t sure whether DeAngelo Williams could carry the load for them in the 2008 season. With that in mind, it wasn’t a huge surprise when Jonathan Stewart was drafted by the Panthers in the first round. The Panthers used the 13th overall pick of the 2008 NFL Draft to draft the running back out of Oregon.
Stewart is a tough, physical running back who could come in his rookie season and help carry the load in Carolina. Since Williams is a bit undersized, Stewart has a good chance to become a starter. Williams could then be the team’s third-down back who could offer a change of pace.
However, there are a few drawbacks with Stewart. First of all, Stewart has a history of being a bit injury prone. Can he handle the physical play in the NFL? Second of all, the Panthers have been hesitant to give extended playing time to young running backs.
Even though Stewart isn’t the best fantasy football prospect, he could be a surprise in the 2008 NFL season. If he gets the starting nod, Stewart has the body type to be a very good goal line back. If your fantasy league counts touchdowns heavily, Stewart could have a lot of value coming right out of the gates.
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