A new crop of talent hits the NFL every year, and fantasy managers across the nation are looking for impact players to help them secure a league title. In 2022, we enjoyed a splash rookie season from Seahawks RB Kenneth Walker III. There were big moments for rookie wide receivers like Garrett Wilson, Chris Olave, Christian Watson and George Pickens.
As we near the 2023 NFL draft, let's take a closer look at the prospects in SI NFL’s latest NFL mock draft from Kevin Hanson and consider the fantasy implications of his selections.
Note: Hanson's mock draft was written before the end of the NFL season so the draft order is different now.
1. Houston Texans: Bryce Young, QB, Alabama
Fantasy player comparison: Tua Tagovailoa
The silver lining for the 2022 Texans was Dameon Pierce and a new quarterback like Young or C.J. Stroud would go a long way to change the complexion of a struggling franchise. What I appreciate about his game already are traits like poise, pocket comfort, reading defenses, progressing through his routes and excellent decision-making. There are questions about his arm and I feel the Tagovailoa comparisons are inevitable. The Texans still need help at receiver, so Young would need more help to blossom into a startable fantasy QB in Year 1.
