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Way Too Early Fantasy Football Rankings 2023

By Kevin English 12:10pm EDT 4/20/23

 

A lot of people think it’s crazy to draft right now.

After all, we’re 140 days away from Week 1 of the 2023 NFL season.

We don’t know bye weeks, depth charts, or rookie landing spots.

And still – way too early fantasy football rankings serve a purpose. 

Today.

In fact, Underdog Fantasy launched 2023 drafts months ago. So did our friends at the FFPC.

Now, it’s time for a launch of our own.

 

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Jared Smola, our award-winning Head of Projections, recently finished crunching the numbers for next season. We now have:

Fantasy Football QB Rankings
Fantasy Football RB Rankings
Fantasy Football WR Rankings
Fantasy Football TE Rankings

Rookies. Veterans. Even unsigned free agents.

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Way Too Early Fantasy Football Rankings -- Top-50 (half-PPR)


1. Justin Jefferson, Vikings (WR1)

2. Jonathan Taylor, Colts (RB1)

3. Ja’Marr Chase, Bengals (WR2)

4. Tyreek Hill, Dolphins (WR3)

5. Cooper Kupp, Rams (WR4)

6. Austin Ekeler, Chargers (RB2)

7. Christian McCaffrey, 49ers (RB3)

8. Saquon Barkley, Giants (RB4)

9. Derrick Henry, Titans (RB5)

10. Bijan Robinson, Rookie (RB6)

Tip: Get the stats and info you need to know on Robinson’s dynasty outlook.

11. CeeDee Lamb, Cowboys (WR5)

12. Travis Kelce, Chiefs (TE1)

13. Stefon Diggs, Bills (WR6)

14. Davante Adams, Raiders (WR7)

15. Josh Jacobs, Raiders (RB7)

16. Tony Pollard, Cowboys (RB8)

17. Rhamondre Stevenson, Patriots (RB9)

18. Amon-Ra St. Brown, Lions (WR8)

19. Kenneth Walker, Seahawks (RB10)

20. Travis Etienne, Jaguars (RB11)

21. Breece Hall, Jets (RB12)

22. Nick Chubb, Browns (RB13)

23. A.J. Brown, Eagles (WR9)

24. Mark Andrews, Ravens (TE2)

25. Josh Allen, Bills (QB1)

26. D.K. Metcalf, Seahawks (WR10)

27. Joe Mixon, Bengals (RB14)

28. Tee Higgins, Bengals (WR11)

29. Najee Harris, Steelers (RB15)

30. Garrett Wilson, Jets (WR12)

31. Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs (QB2)

32. Jalen Hurts, Eagles (QB3)

33. J.K. Dobbins, Ravens (RB16)

34. T.J. Hockenson, Vikings (TE3)

Tip: From Week 9 through 17, Hockenson ranked 2nd among TEs in expected PPR points per game and actual PPR points per game. Get 104 more insightful fantasy football tips from our own Jared Smola.

35. Cam Akers, Rams (RB17)

36. James Conner, Cardinals (RB18)

37. Aaron Jones, Packers (RB19)

38. Jaylen Waddle, Dolphins (WR13)

39. David Montgomery, Lions (RB20)

40. Deebo Samuel, 49ers (WR14) 

41. Dalvin Cook, Vikings (RB21)

42. Chris Olave, Saints (WR15)

43. Rachaad White, Buccaneers (RB22)

44. Dameon Pierce, Texans (RB23)

45. Miles Sanders, Panthers (RB24)

46. Keenan Allen, Chargers (WR16)

47. DeVonta Smith, Eagles (WR17)

48. Isiah Pacheco, Chiefs (RB25)

49. Tyler Lockett, Seahawks (WR18)

50. Christian Watson, Packers (WR19)

 

Way Too Early 2023 Quarterback (QB) Rankings

1. Josh Allen, Bills

2. Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs

3. Jalen Hurts, Eagles

4. Joe Burrow, Bengals 

5. Justin Herbert, Chargers 

*See all 54 projected QBs

 

Way Too Early 2023 Running Back (RB) Rankings 

1. Jonathan Taylor, Colts 

2. Austin Ekeler, Chargers 

3. Christian McCaffrey, 49ers 

4. Saquon Barkley, Giants

5. Derrick Henry, Titans

6. Bijan Robinson, Rookie

7. Josh Jacobs, Raiders 

8. Tony Pollard, Cowboys

9. Rhamondre Stevenson, Patriots

10. Kenneth Walker, Seahawks

11. Travis Etienne, Jaguars 

12. Breece Hall, Jets

13. Nick Chubb, Browns

14. Joe Mixon, Bengals 

15. Najee Harris, Steelers 

16. J.K. Dobbins, Ravens 

17. Cam Akers, Rams 

18. James Conner, Cardinals 

19. Aaron Jones, Packers 

20. David Montgomery, Lions 

21. Dalvin Cook, Vikings 

22. Rachaad White, Buccaneers 

23. Dameon Pierce, Texans 

24. Miles Sanders, Panthers 

25. Isiah Pacheco, Chiefs

*See all 154 projected RBs

 

Way Too Early 2023 Wide Receiver (WR) Rankings 

1. Justin Jefferson, Vikings 

2. Ja’Marr Chase, Bengals

3. Tyreek Hill, Dolphins

4. Cooper Kupp, Rams

5. CeeDee Lamb, Cowboys

6. Stefon Diggs, Bills

7. Davante Adams, Raiders

8. Amon-Ra St. Brown, Lions

9. A.J. Brown, Eagles

10. D.K. Metcalf, Seahawks

11. Tee Higgins, Bengals

12. Garrett Wilson, Jets

13. Jaylen Waddle, Dolphins

14. Deebo Samuel, 49ers

15. Chris Olave, Saints

16. Keenan Allen, Chargers

17. DeVonta Smith, Eagles

18. Tyler Lockett, Seahawks 

19. Christian Watson, Packers 

20. DeAndre Hopkins, Cardinals

*See all 186 projected WRs

 

Way Too Early 2023 Tight End (TE) Rankings 

1. Travis Kelce, Chiefs

2. Mark Andrews, Ravens

3. T.J. Hockenson, Vikings

4. Kyle Pitts, Falcons

5. Dallas Goedert, Eagles

*See all 80 projected TEs

 

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In a recent podcast, the Draft Sharks crew analyzed the top rookie QBs and TEs. Learn the names — and sleepers — you should know ahead of (busy) draft season:

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