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Late Round Dynasty Rookie Draft Gems

Eli Heidenreich is an off-the-radar player from Navy who played in one of the most unique offensive systems in college football, notorious for amplifying a singular player’s productivity. 

Heidenreich has some eye-popping analytics. Yards per route run is one of the strongest singular predictors of future fantasy production. On its own, YPRR carries a 0.43 correlation when using current-year data to project next year’s performance. Heidenreich’s 4.73 yards per route run is easily tops in this class, well above the wide receivers who were selected in the first round of the NFL Draft. 

His draft capital was poor. But he was drafted. And his Pittsburgh landing spot was pretty solid. Kenneth Gainwell was the RB 20 overall in fantasy points per game last year.  Heidenreich has a shot at a similar role eventually.

Steelers beat writer, Mark Kaboly, posted on X, “ I am not saying that Eli Heidenreich should even be mentioned in the same breath as Christian McCaffrey because C-Mac is elite and a different breed … but you can’t help but notice similarities in how they move around a football field. (yeah, this is going to be taken out of context, oh well).”

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Ted Hurst: The Big Receiver Who Makes Life Easier

Ted Hurst is the kind of wide receiver you notice pretty quickly once you stop chasing names and start watching traits. He’s big. He’s strong. And he plays the position like someone who understands how to use every inch of his frame. At over 6’3” and right around 207 pounds, Hurst looks like an NFL boundary receiver the moment he steps on the field. That Senior Bowl weigh-in mattered because it confirmed what the tape already hinted at. This isn’t a thin, finesse receiver trying to survive outside. This is a real X-type body that can hold up against press and physical coverage. How He Wins Hurst doesn’t win with pure speed, and that’s fine. His game is built on timing, leverage, and understanding how to put defenders in bad spots. At the line, he’s calm. He doesn’t rush releases or panic against press. He uses his feet, changes pace, and forces corners to open up. Once he gets into his route, he does a good job staying balanced and sinking his hips, which isn’t always easy for receivers his size. That ability to get in and out of breaks is what creates separation for him, not foot races. On slants, digs, and in-breaking routes, Hurst is especially effective. He uses his body to shield defenders and gives his quarterback a clean target. That’s the kind of receiver coaches trust on third down. Catch Point and Reliability This is where Hurst really separates himself. He’s strong through contact and comfortable catching the ball in traffic. His hands are big, his

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Dynasty Football Factory’s 2025 NFL Draft Coverage: Ashton Jeanty

With the 6th pick in the #NFLDraft, the Las Vegas Raiders select Ashton Jeanty, RB, Boise State. Jeanty is ranked 1st overall in the Dynasty Football Factory SF Rookie Draft Rankings. #DFFArmy #AlwaysBeBuilding #AlwaysBeScouting #DynastyFootball #NFL #NFLTrades #NFLTransactions

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