Dede Westbrook may not be a name most NFL fans know, but if you watched college football last season you definitely know who Westbrook is. The similar to Tyreek Hill receiver was amazing last season in college and was in the heisman running. His legal troubles set him back in the draft though making him plummet into the 4th round where the Jags snagged him. I always since he got drafted kept his name in the back of my mind for like fantasy sleeper purpose and stuff and when Westbrook played well the first 2 weeks of the pre-season, I made sure to start thinking about him again. Westbrook could be the rookie sleeper of the year in football and could become fantasy football relevant. If he keeps playing the way he's been playing he could work his way into the starting lineup. If Westbrook works his way into the starting lineup he will become an offensive stud for the Jags. While the Jags have a complicated, undecided QB situation, having Westbrook in the starting lineup could end up actually really helping whoever it is. Anyways focusing on the fantasy aspect, picking Westbrook in the final round of the draft couldn't hurt. The upside is you may get an explosive rookie playmaker that could explode onto the scene. The downside is he gets like a point a game and is bad and then you can just drop him. I think it is a good risk/reward. I have my fantasy draft coming up and I will probably take Westbrook in the final round. Westbrook will have to work his way into the lineup though like I said earlier. Allen Robinson and Allen Hurns are a lock for WR1 and 2. Marquise Lee is likely the next receiver up but he had an injury that I don't know the status of which could give Westbrook a chance to shine and try and take the WR3/4 slot receiver role. You again might not know who Westbrook is but getting to know him before he explodes is going to help you a lot. He definitely reminds me of Tyreek Hill and I think he could end up playing that well!
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