Fantasy Football 2016 Rookie Mock Draft: Round 1
1.10: Tyler Boyd, WR, Cincinnati Bengals
Drafter Comments
"Former Pittsburgh wide out Tyler Boyd should assert himself as the number-two wide receiver opposite of A.J. Green in the Cincinnati Bengals’ offense and, as a result, he will benefit from seeing a lot of single coverage. Though both Green and tight end Tyler Eifert will draw a majority of the targets, Boyd will still receive his fair share given his ability get open beyond the sticks on key downs and catch the ball through contact."
"Former Bengals receiver Marvin Jones caught 65 of his 103 targets for 816 yards and four touchdowns as Andy Dalton's number-two wide receiver in 2015. Yes, Boyd isn’t a threat to burn defenses over the top for the big play, but unlike Houston Texans receiver Will Fuller, Boyd has reliable hands and a proven quarterback delivering him the football. Look for Boyd to draw significant interest as a late-round bench player with WR3 potential in some deeper re-draft leagues." -- Austin
Other Comments
"Boyd's combine was alarmingly bad, although he figures to get a crack at immediate playing time with the Bengals. However, with A.J. Green, Giovani Bernard and Tyler Eifert in the fold, his chances of making a big impact anytime soon are rather small. That coupled with his lack of elite athleticism is enough to scare me off him in Round 1 and probably until at least the middle of Round 2." -- Austan
"Similar to Fuller, I wouldn't touch Boyd until well after the first round. But Boyd doesn't have Fuller's ceiling, and I don't see the upside for him to make a fantasy impact year after year." -- Brian J
"Boyd is a great test case for those who believe that production well outweighs athleticism (like myself). He has performed at an elite level for three years of college -- including as a true freshman -- and should have tons of chances to excel in this offense." -- Anthony
