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BALLER MOVE: Target ~120
CURRENT ADP: ~125
ANALYSIS: With both C.J. Anderson and Jamaal Charles gone, Denver Broncos third-year running back Devontae Booker will have the early opportunity to take a stranglehold of the lead back duties . In his first two years, he has been somewhat lost in a messy backfield and has totaled 911 total rushing yards in 29 games as a result. This will, however, be the first time he enters camp as the most senior member of the Broncos’ running back group, with his stiffest competition coming from rookie third-round draft pick Royce Freeman. The one thing that Booker has working in his favor for sure is that the Denver Broncos have remained committed to his ability, and he has averaged nearly 11 touches per game in his two seasons with the team, despite being in a three-man rotation both years.
Booker has also hauled in 84 balls in his first two seasons, and it is this versatility that gives him a good shot at getting the first crack at lead back duties for the Broncos over the next few months. If he does manage to secure the starting spot, his 11th round ADP would make him one of the better overall values in this year’s fantasy draft. Even if Freeman does manage to run away with the lead role, Booker’s open-field ability and pass-catching skills would still yield him solid volume.
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