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It is that magical time of year when a new crop of players will infuse our fantasy football dynasty leagues with new hope — and further muddy the waiver wires in our standard, re-draft leagues.

It is important to keep an eye out for the young talent that will be able to contribute immediately to our leagues.  We also want to evaluate these players with a slightly longer term lens.  If a player is going to have a quiet rookie campaign – but has the potential to become something greater – we will try to call that out.  I don’t think that is going to be the case for today’s review – Kendall Wright, WR, Baylor.

Overview

Expected draft position: Middle of the first round
NFL Player Comparison(s):  Steve Smith, Carolina

Perhaps you caught a glimpse of him streaking down field during one of the Heisman highlight reels for RGIII?  Wright hung 14 TDs on opponents this season – and went for 1,663 receiving yards.

Wright is no one year wonder either.  As a freshman, he set Baylor’s single season reception record with 50 grabs.  He went on to increase that total each season – pulling in 78 grabs during his junior season and 108 catches during his breakout senior season.  That is a lot of polish for a young receiver, who has started 30 games!

Wright’s skill set translates very well to the pro game, and it will not take long before he is contributing to fantasy teams throughout the country.  He is a natural plucker…a hands-catcher who shows great concentration when the ball is in the air.

His acceleration is perhaps his best skill.  He explodes out of cuts and gets to top speed with the grace of a cat.  At the college level, he did not see much press coverage.  His deep speed and quick first step prevented opponents from jamming him at the line for fear that he would beat them deep.

Wright doesn’t have the physical frame to out muscle opponents – but he doesn’t shy away from contact and goes over the middle well.   He is also a willing blocker.

The Measurables

Age: 22
Height: 5’ 10”
Weight: 195 lbs
Expected 40 time: 4.43

College Stats