Fantasy Football 2014: Rookies with High Upside Worth a Gamble

July 25, 2014   ·   Chris Roling   ·   Jump to comments

No matter which way it is sliced, NFL rookies are a roll of the dice.
In fantasy football, that dice is more often than not loaded against the owner.
Rookie wideouts may bust outright or be ignored in favor of veterans. Backs may get downright outplayed at a very replaceable position. Quarterbacks struggle no matter what. A tight end's usage can be impossible to predict as the league continues to tinker with the position.
In short, no rookie is a safe bet. The best thing owners can do, in any league really, is gamble on upside based on the player's skill and the aspects of the situation around him.
With this criteria as a defining factor, let's gander at three rookies who have been mostly swept under the rug but are certainly worth an investment.
 
Odell Beckham Jr., WR, New York Giants
This year's rookie wideout class might just be the most unpredictable in a decade or more.
Whether it's a downright awful quarterback situation or questions ...

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