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Kenny Pickett (+700)
Chris Olave (+900)
Drake London (+1000)
Breece Hall (+1000)
Treylon Burks (+1000)
Christian Watson (+1000)
Skyy Moore (+1200)
Garrett Wilson (+1400)
James Cook (+1600)
Jameson Williams (+1600)
NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year best bet: Treylon Burks (+1000)
This year’s class of rookies is fairly deep, making this market extremely competitive. The favorite in the field is Kenny Pickett, who is only priced at 7/1 because he’s projected to be the Steelers starting quarterback. However, I don’t see Pickett having immediate success in Pittsburgh. Even though a QB has won this award 9 of the last 18 times, targeting this year’s deep rookie receiving class is the best option.
Of the receivers that will start in Week 1, I like the situation Treylon Burks is entering into. Due to the departure of A.J. Brown, Burks will immediately be the go-to guy in Tennessee. Burks already has a similar build and his explosiveness at Arkansas made him one of the best receivers in the nation. With 12 touchdowns and over 1,200 scrimmage yards a season ago, Burks should step right in and fill Brown’s shoes effectively. And if the Titans end up winning the AFC South, it will undoubtedly be thanks to a strong rookie season from their No. 1 wideout. At this price, Burks is worth a play.