Rex Burkhead (RB, NE) - Fantasy Football Draft Values

BALLER MOVE: Target ~60

CURRENT ADP: ~75

ANALYSIS: Rex Burkhead is the prototypical mid-round draft target, especially in PPR leagues. He has standalone value even if we assume that Sony Michel eventually takes the starting role, and has tremendous upside should something happen to Michel. While James White will always be involved, it's expected that Burkhead will be a focal point of the Patriots offense.

Last season Burkhead played all 10 games with Lewis in the lineup, and still averaged three receptions a game and 12.98 PPR points. That's more than flex-worthy. Burkhead is also a big guy and should handle a decent chunk of the team’s goal-line carries, which are often plentiful in this offense.

He is someone you can draft and play Week 1, and has the potential to be a league-winner should other Patriots running backs go down, or fall out of favor with the always fickle Bill Belichick. As long as he can remain healthy, Burkhead is a strong draft value at his current ADP.