Austin Hooper (TE, ATL) - Fantasy Football Draft Value

BALLER MOVE: Target ~135

CURRENT ADP: ~160

ANALYSIS: The Atlanta Falcon operated with a committee approach for the tight end position in 2016, providing the rookie version of Austin Hooper with the needed time to transition to the demands of NFL competition. Overall, Falcons’ tight ends combined for 788 yards and 10 touchdowns while Jacob Tamme shared time with Hooper last season. However, with the team letting Tamme hit the free agent market, eyes have turned to Hooper to carry much of the workload.

In one of the most high-powered offenses in the NFL, taking a shot on a tight end that will have plenty of red-zone opportunity is a high upside situation. Standing tall at 6’4, Hooper will draw the lion’s-share of targets at the tight position without Tamme around and has already been talked up by Matt Ryan in the preseason.

Although his target share will be uncertain given the number of receiving threats on the team, he will make for a solid late round flier with a great chance to return on investment.