A Wide Receiver to Target in Each Round of Your Fantasy Football Draft

Breshad Perriman, Baltimore Ravens

ADP: 109 (9.01)

My optimism for Breshad Perriman to have a big rookie season in Baltimore comes down to a few simple numbers.

Standing at 6' 2", 212 pounds, Perriman is the big-bodied receiver that the Ravens haven't had since they traded Anquan Boldin to San Francisco two seasons ago.

With 4.24-speed, he also has the wheels to fill the deep threat role that Torrey Smith vacated when he signed with the 49ers this offseason.

And given John Harbaugh's plan to give fewer snaps to veteran receiver Steve Smith (who led the Ravens in targets last year with 134) in an effort to keep him fresh all season, the opportunity is there for Perriman to step right in and showcase his talents to carve out a big role for himself on this offense.

As I've written about previously, despite his elite top-end speed, Perriman actually compares favorably to physically-dominant Pro Bowl wideout A.J. Green. And just like Green, Perriman has showcased impressive explosiveness for a wide receiver and excellent body control, skills that will serve him well once he steps onto the NFL field this season.

Going at a reasonable ADP given his status as an unproven rookie, you could do worse than target a late-round receiver with the opportunity and upside to not only be this season's best rookie wide receiver, but also a darkhorse candidate to be this year's Offensive Rookie of the Year.