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2008 represented a tremendous year for rookies in terms of fantasy football. I know mainly because I rode 2 of them (Chris Johnson and Matt Forte) to a league championship. What will the draft class of 2009 have in store for fantasy owners arrive this fall? Personally, I do not feel that this many years class is talented as last years but time will tell. Here represent my preliminary takes concerning the 2009 draft class: --Matthew Stafford QB (DET)

What type of pro QB will Stafford be? Will he be like Matt Ryan and Joe Flacco or will his fate be additional similar to Tim Couch or Joey Harrington? Fantasy owners likely won't have a chance to study following season. While Lions coach Jim Schwartz stated he will keep an open mind within the battle for your top spot over a depth chart, over almost certainly Daunte Culpepper could be the commencing QB for Detroit as soon as they open the season against the Saints within the Superdome September, 13th. That scenario does not enable Stafford significantly of a chance to generate an impact in fantasy circles. Moreover, it is tough to envision a scenario exactly where he comes out and has any value being a rookie. Ryan and Flacco were both fifth-year seniors coming out of college and possessed far more maturity heading to the NFL than the underclassman Stafford does. Stafford's significance is going to be limited to keeper and dynasty leagues on fantasy Draft Day.

--Knowshon Moreno RB (DEN)

Searching for 2009's top fantasy rookie? Well, appear no additional than Moreno. Moreno is by far one of the most talented running back within the 2009 class and I expect him to come proper in and turn out to be the starter for your Broncos. Although, the Broncos did add quite a few veteran RB's this past off season none of them have almost the exact same talent as Moreno. I see Moreno as being a No. Three fantasy runner in 2009 with ability for more. However, as a result of the depth the Broncos have at the position, the former Bulldog is much more almost certainly to become seen being a viable flex starter in most drafts. Obviously, he's also a tremendous option in keeper and dynasty leagues.

--Chris "Beanie" Wells RB (AZ)

The Arizona Cardinals took the Ohio Nation power back with their first round selection, setting up an exciting depth chart battle this summer. Most pundits consider that Wells will be the 2nd best RB prospect in the draft behind Moreno. Furthermore, Wells is a distinct upgrade more than Tim Hightower and I expect Wells to emerge atop the team's depth chart as being a rookie leaving Hightower to serve as third-down back to your defending NFC champions. Whoever gets the goal line carries will obviously keep far more fantasy importance than another but right now I see Wells as the better alternative in seasonal and keeper leagues. Both Wells and Moreno will have dilemma reaching the standards set by Johnson, Forte and Slaton from a year ago.

--Michael Crabtree WR (SF)

The Raiders loss is the 49ers gain. After the Raiders passed on Crabtree you know SF would take him right up and they did. Crabtree was hailed as the top wideout inside draft, and he will undoubtedly have a chance to begin as being a rookie under coach Mike Singletary. The Niners are looking to become will a run-first team this year, however, so fantasy owners must maintain that in mind going into 2009. Still, he'll even now be worth a middle- to late-round choose in seasonal fantasy drafts and is really in a position of putting up some nice stats being a rookie.

--Percy Harvin WR/KR (MIN)

Percy Harvin nonetheless landed within the very first round despite some "character" difficulties and will turn out to be a serious play maker to your Minnesota Vikings. Can you imagine the Vikings lining up Harvin and Peterson inside Wildcat? Harvin has immense speed and skills like a runner and receiver and I fully expect him to compete with Sidney Rice for ones variety Two WR alongside Bernard Berrian. Because of his immense potential and explosiveness, Harvin will warrant a late-round flier in most fantasy drafts and undoubtedly will do some damage at some point for ones Vikings. Moreover, Harvin promptly creates the Vikings DST even much better than they had been last year.

--Jeremy Maclin WR (PHI)

The Eagles finally gave Donovan McNabb some weapons. Maclin has immense speed and can stretch defenses inside vertical pass attack. Furthermore, he was an absolute steal wherever the Eagles got him. Right after watching an Eagle rookie WR make an impact last year there's nothing to say Maclin cannot do the same. Search Maclin to be a late round select this summer and I fully expect him to generate some large plays for McNabb and also the Eagles this fall.

--Eugene Monroe and Eben Britton OT (JAX)

Sure, offensive linemen aren't drafted in fantasy football, but that does not make them any a smaller amount important for ones team's success. Injuries surely decimated the Jaguars offensive line last season and was the predominant reason the team failed to make the playoffs right after a extremely successful 2007 season. The Jags would like to get back to Jag football so it was no surprise to see the team nation both OT Eugene Monroe in Round A single AND Eben Britton in round 2. The acquisition of both Monroe and Britton will only make Maurice Jones Drew more attractive in fantasy drafts. Research MJD to become a top 5 pick this summer.

--Jason Smith OT (STL)

The addition Smith is a actual certain for the significance of RB Steven Jackson. Now it's up to Jackson to stay healthy and create the numbers that fantasy owners had been yearning from him for years. Using a new defensive minded head coach the Rams desire to run the ball and feature Jackson in their backfield, and Smith's presence are going to be large to produce the ground attack effective. Furthermore, the Rams also added FB Mike Karney this off season. As I mentioned it's now all up to Jackson to obtain his potential. He will undoubtedly go inside the first round once more this year. Time will tell if he is worth it.

--Mark Sanchez QB (NYJ)

Mark Sanchez was the hottest name from the 2009 class from the days before the draft and right after the Jets pursuit of Brett Favre last year it was no surprise how the Jets traded two draft picks and 3 players to move up and choose him. Alth0ugh Sanchez has began a mere 16 games at the collegiate level, he could extremely well wind up commencing for new coach Rex Ryan once the Jets open their season. In fact, Ryan has told the media that Sanchez will in reality compete for the top spot with Kellen Clemens. Personally, I don't see Sanchez making any noise this year as being a rookie and would avoid him on draft day except in keeper and dynasty leagues.

--Kenny Britt WR (TN)

The Titans were desperate for WR's in recent many years and hope they have discovered their amount A single with Kenny Britt out of Rutgers. Coach Jeff Fisher told the media that he needs to have Britt onto the field as soon as possible, so don't be shocked to see him starting on opening day. The Titans also signed former Steeler Nate Washington this off season so it could be tough for Britt to generate a important fantasy impact in what will remain a run-based offense with Chris Johnson and Lendale White. He is really a player to watch inside the preseason, but more than possibly won't have more than late-round importance in seasonal formats.

--Darius Heyward-Bey WR (OAK)

Being a huge Raider fan I was upset but not at all shocked at this move. It is clear at this issue that Al Davis values pure speed over any other attribute. Was Jerry Rice fast? Is Larry Fitzgerald a burner? The answer to each of these questions is no but 1 was the most there ever was and one stands out as the most effective presently. However, without clear-cut No. A single wide receiver over a Raiders roster, Heyward-Bey will warrant late-round consideration in seasonal fantasy drafts and will have ample balls thrown to him this fall. Time will tell how this all works out and Heyward-Bey and Crabtree will probably be forever linked.