It’s time to focus on dynasty league rankings. The 2023 NFL draft has come and gone, so we now have a clear idea of what a lot of the team rosters and depth charts will look like when training camps open. It also means we can now better project fantasy dynasty values and player rankings. With that said, here’s my updated look at every position as we inch closer to the summer.
I’ve used a full-point PPR scoring system for these rankings, which include those players who remain free agents (FA). At the quarterback position, I have Patrick Mahomes, Josh Allen and Jalen Hurts back-to-back-to-back as the top three options. Bryce Young and C.J. Stroud were the first signal-callers picked in the actual draft, but I like Anthony Richardson as the top dynasty option at the position.
Among the running backs, I’m expecting rookie Bijan Robinson to make a huge Year 1 impact in Atlanta. In fact, he’s my third overall dynasty player. On the flip side, veterans like Dalvin Cook and Alvin Kamara are no longer No. 1 fantasy backs and have seen a precipitous fall. At wide receiver, the list is very familiar with the likes of Justin Jefferson, Ja’Marr Chase and CeeDee Lamb leading the positional charge.
At tight end, I’ve ranked Kyle Pitts as the best dynasty option with Mark Andrews second and Travis Kelce (entering his age-33 season) third. If you still like Kelce, I won’t argue with you. The position has a lot of good young players with upside, so it’s up to them to meet expectations and turn themselves into future fantasy stars.
Alright, let’s get to it! Here’s my initial dynasty rankings for 2023!
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(age in parentheses)
- Justin Jefferson, WR, MIN (23)
- Ja'Marr Chase, WR, CIN (23)
- Bijan Robinson, RB, ATL (21)
- CeeDee Lamb, WR, DAL (24)
- A.J. Brown, WR, PHI (25)
- Breece Hall, RB, NYJ (21)
- Garrett Wilson , WR, NYJ (22)
- Jonathan Taylor, RB, IND (24)
- Jaylen Waddle, WR, MIA (24)
- Tee Higgins, WR, CIN (24)
- Amon-Ra St. Brown, WR, DET (23)
- Christian McCaffrey, RB, SF (26)
- Tyreek Hill, WR, MIA (29)
- Chris Olave, WR, NO (22)
- Saquon Barkley, RB, NYG (26)
- Devonta Smith, WR, PHI (24)
- D.K. Metcalf, WR, SEA (25)
- Travis Etienne, RB, JAC (24)
- Kenneth Walker, RB, SEA (22)
- Drake London, WR, ATL (21)
- Stefon Diggs, WR, BUF (29)
- Davante Adams, WR, LV (30)
- Jahmyr Gibbs, RB, DET (21)
- Austin Ekeler, RB, LAC (27)
- Deebo Samuel, WR, SF (27)
- Cooper Kupp, WR, LAR (29)
- Patrick Mahomes, QB, KC (27)
- Josh Allen, QB, BUF (26)
- Jalen Hurts, QB, PHI (24)
- Josh Jacobs, RB, LV (25)
- Kyle Pitts, TE, ATL (22)
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba, WR, SEA (21)
- Rhamondre Stevenson, RB, NE (25)
- Chris Godwin, WR, TB (27)
- Michael Pittman Jr., WR, IND (25)
- Mark Andrews, TE, BAL (27)
- Javonte Williams, RB, DEN (23)
- Nick Chubb, RB, CLE (27)
- Joe Burrow, QB, CIN (26)
- Travis Kelce, TE, KC (33)
- Justin Herbert, QB, LAC (25)
- Treylon Burks, WR, TEN (23)
- D.J. Moore, WR, CAR (26)
- Najee Harris, RB, PIT (24)
- Tony Pollard, RB, DAL (26)
- Jordan Addison, WR, MIN (21)
- Marquise Brown, WR, ARI (25)
- Terry McLaurin, WR, WAS (27)
- T.J. Hockenson, TE, MIN (25)
- Derrick Henry, RB, TEN (29)
- Lamar Jackson, QB, BAL (26)
- Trevor Lawrence, QB, JAC (23)
- Jahan Dotson, WR, WAS (23)
- Justin Fields, QB, CHI (24)
- Joe Mixon, RB, CIN (26)
- Brandon Aiyuk, WR, SF (25)
- Christian Watson, WR, GB (23)
- George Pickens, WR, PIT (22)
- J.K. Dobbins, RB, BAL (24)
- Quentin Johnston, WR, LAC (21)
- Zay Flowers, WR, BAL (22)
- Miles Sanders, RB, CAR (25)
- Jerry Jeudy, WR, DEN (24)
- D'Andre Swift, RB, PHI (24)
- Aaron Jones, RB, GB (27)
- Dameon Pierce, RB, HOU (23)
- Calvin Ridley, WR, JAC (28)
- George Kittle, TE, SF (29)
- Dalvin Cook, RB, MIN (27)
- Amari Cooper, WR, CLE (28)
- Jameson Williams, WR, DET (22)
- Christian Kirk, WR, JAC (26)
- Diontae Johnson, WR, PIT (26)
- Mike Evans, WR, TB (29)
- Rachaad White, RB, TB (24)
- Rashod Bateman, WR, BAL (23)
- Alvin Kamara, RB, NO (27)
- Dallas Goedert, TE, PHI (28)
- Kyler Murray, QB, ARI (25)
- Cam Akers, RB, LAR (23)
- James Cook, RB, BUF (23)
- A.J. Dillon, RB, GB (24)
- Mike Williams, WR, LAC (28)
- Deshaun Watson, QB, CLE (27)
- DeAndre Hopkins, WR, ARI (30)
- Dak Prescott, QB, DAL (29)
- David Montgomery, RB, CHI (25)
- Courtland Sutton, WR, DEN (27)
- JuJu Smith-Schuster, WR, NE (26)
- Anthony Richardson, QB, IND (20)
- Keenan Allen, WR, LAC (31)
- Elijah Moore, WR, CLE (23)
- Tua Tagovailoa, QB, MIA (25)
- Gabe Davis, WR, BUF (24)
- Isiah Pacheco, RB, KC (24)
- Pat Freiermuth, TE, PIT (24)
- Tyler Lockett, WR, SEA (30)
- Darren Waller, TE, NYG (30)
- Khalil Herbert, RB, CHI (25)
- Dalton Kincaid, TE, BUF (23)
- James Conner, RB, ARI (27)
- Bryce Young, QB, CAR (21)
- Devon Achane, RB, MIA (21)
- David Njoku, TE, CLE (24)
- Kadarius Toney, WR, KC (24)
- C.J. Stroud, QB, HOU (21)
- Zach Charbonnet, RB, SEA (22)
- Wan'Dale Robinson, WR, NYG (22)
- Brandin Cooks, WR, DAL (29)
- Chase Claypool, WR, CHI (24)
- Greg Dulcich, TE, DEN (23)
- Rondale Moore, WR, ARI (22)
- Antonio Gibson, RB, WAS (24)
- Darnell Mooney, WR, CHI (25)
- Jamaal Williams, RB, NO (28)
- Jakobi Meyers, WR, LV (26)
- Michael Mayer, TE, LV (21)
- Jonathan Mingo, WR, CAR (22)
- Skyy Moore, WR, KC (22)
- Marvin Mims, WR, DEN (21)
- Michael Gallup, WR, DAL (27)
- Alec Pierce, WR, IND (22)
- Trey McBride, TE, ARI (23)
- Brian Robinson Jr. , RB, WAS (24)
- Kendre Miller, RB, NO (20)
- Cole Kmet, TE, CHI (24)
- Damien Harris, RB, BUF (26)
- Evan Engram, TE, JAC (28)
- Donovan Peoples-Jones, WR, CLE (24)
- Dalton Schultz, TE, HOU (26)
- Elijah Mitchell, RB, SF (24)
- Tyler Boyd, WR, CIN (28)
- Alexander Mattison, RB, MIN (24)
- Nico Collins, WR, HOU (24)
- Daniel Jones, QB, NYG (25)
- Romeo Doubs, WR, GB (23)
- Rashaad Penny, RB, PHI (27)
- Josh Palmer, WR, LAC (23)
- Michael Thomas, WR, NO (30)
- Chigoziem Okonkwo, TE, TEN (23)
- Devin Singletary, RB, HOU (25)
- Curtis Samuel, WR, WAS (26)
- Rashee Rice, WR, KC (22)
- Sam LaPorta, TE, DET (22)
- Clyde Edwards-Helaire, RB, KC (24)
- Trey Lance, QB, SF (22)
- Kirk Cousins, QB, MIN (34)
- Russell Wilson, QB, DEN (34)
- Ezekiel Elliott, RB, FA (27)
- Kenny Pickett, QB, PIT (24)
- Aaron Rodgers, QB, NYJ (39)
- Roschon Johnson, RB, CHI (22)
- Kenneth Gainwell, RB, PHI (24)
- Jalin Hyatt, WR, NYG (21)
- Hunter Renfrow, WR, LV (27)
- Michael Carter, RB, NYJ (23)
- Jordan Love, QB, GB (24)
- Josh Downs, WR, IND (21)
- Tyjae Spears, RB, TEN (21)
- Noah Fant, TE, SEA (25)
- D.J. Chark, WR, CAR (26)
- Allen Lazard, WR, NYJ (27)
- Terrace Marshall Jr., WR, CAR (22)
- Geno Smith, QB, SEA (32)
- Tyquan Thornton, WR, NE (22)
- Kareem Hunt, RB, FA (27)
- Derek Carr, QB, NO (32)
- Jayden Reed, WR, GB (23)
- Adam Thielen, WR, CAR (33)
- James Robinson, RB, NE (24)
- Cedric Tillman, WR, CLE (23)
- Matthew Stafford, QB, LAR (35)
- Tyler Allgeier, RB, ATL (23)
- Tank Bigsby, RB, JAC (21)
- D'Onta Foreman, RB, CHI (27)
- Luke Musgrave, TE, GB (22)
- Mike Gesicki, TE, NE (27)
- Dawson Knox, TE, BUF (26)
- Jeff Wilson Jr. , RB, MIA (27)
- Samaje Perine, RB, DEN (27)
- Jaylen Warren, RB, PIT (24)
- Zay Jones, WR, JAC (28)
- John Metchie , WR, HOU (22)
- Khalil Shakir, WR, BUF (23)
- Jared Goff, QB, DET (28)
- Allen Robinson, WR, PIT (29)
- Cade Otton, TE, TB (24)
- Van Jefferson, WR, LAR (26)
- Hunter Henry, TE, NE (28)
- Parris Campbell, WR, NYG (25)
- Corey Davis, WR, NYJ (28)
- Mac Jones, QB, NE (24)
- Isaiah Spiller, RB, LAC (23)
- Zach Ertz, TE, ARI (32)
- Brock Purdy, QB, SF (23)
- Gerald Everret, TE, LAC (28)
- Zamir White, RB, LV (23)
- Isaiah Likely, TE, BAL (23)
- Chase Brown, RB, CIN (23)
- Tank Dell, WR, HOU (23)
