Rookie Big Board Fantasy Football Podcast

By Matt HicksSports Fantasy Sports

Rookie Big Board Fantasy Football Podcast episodes

September 06, 2021 The Top Preseason Rookie Risers and Fallers
In this episode Matt goes through the players that have had the most significant changes in value, according to the Rookie Big Board, throughout the 2021 NFL preseason. He spends time talking about risers, such as Jaret Patterson and Rhamondre Stevenson. He also reveals a few risers who are not getting a lot of hype, such as Minnesota's Ihmir Smith-Marsette.
When there are risers, there are fallers. Matt discusses just have far Travis Etienne's value has dropped and whether or not you should pivot off of him in dynasty leagues. He also digs into Dez Fitzpatrick, Cornell Powell, and Dazz Newsome who have all seen their value fall for different reasons.
You can get access to the rookie big board at patreon.com/theffeducator
23 min
September 05, 2021 Week 1 Devy Risers & Fallers; Bryce Young vs DJU, a trio of Texas Devy Darling, Hitting on Charbonnet & Taulia Tagovailoa
In this episode Matt reacts to an exciting Week 1 of the 2021 college football season. He breaks down his 9 biggest impressions from over 20 college football games. He discusses his impressions of Alabama's Bryce Young and Clemson's DJ DJ Uiagalelei. He also discusses what he saw from 2022 NFL Draft hopefuls Phil Jurkovec from Boston College, Nevada's Carson Strong, and Cincinnatti's Desmond Ridder.
Matt gets into his biggest risers, like TreVeyon Henderson, Kayshon Boutte, and Joe Ngata. He also digs into his falls, like Wisconsin's Graham mertz and Jalen Berger.
You can check out the devy big board at patreon.com/theffeducator
30 min
September 03, 2021 Special Episode: Previewing the 2021 College Football Season with Phil Steele
Matt is joined by the one and only Phil Steele to preview the 2021 college football season. They discuss North Carolina's bid to knock off Clemson, why Phil believes Washington could win the PAC-12, and how Cincinatti could find themselves as the first Group of 5 team to make it into the College Football playoff.
They also discuss players would could rise into the quarterback conversation in the 2022 NFL Draft, including Boston College's Phil Jurkovec, Arizona State's Jayden Daniels, and Ole Miss' Matt Corral. Phil also sheds insight into his favorite freshmen impact players.
You can get Phil Steele's 2021 College Football Preview at Barnes n' Noble, Books-a-Millon, or online here: https://philsteele.com/product/2021-college-football-preview/
22 min
August 16, 2021 Impressions from NFL Preseason Week 1: Justin Fields vs Mac Jones, a Pair of Young Chargers, and Jacob Harris
In episode 30 of the Rookie Big Board podcast Matt goes through his biggest impressions from week 1 of the NFL preseason. He discusses what he saw from Patriots rookie Mac Jones and how it differs from what Chicago Bears rookie Justin Fields displayed. Matt goes into detail on the performances of rookie running backs Khalil Herbert, Larry Rountree III, and Jaret Patterson. He also makes time to discuss the Los Angeles Rams' much-hyped tight end Jacob Harris and Josh Palmer, from the Los Angeles Chargers who continue to live up to his draft capital.
Matt also takes time to cover rookie news and injury updates for Austin Watkins Jr, Kadarius Toney, Javonte Williams, and D'Wayne Eskridge.

Get Matt's 2021 season projections, devy and dynasty rankings, and the 2022 Rookie Big Board at patreon.com/theffeducator
32 min
August 12, 2021 My Guys: 2021 Rookie Exposure Rates
In this episode Matt peels back the curtain and provides full insight into his exposure rate for the 2021 rookie class. He discusses the changes in value for some players are the preseason has progressed, the difference in long-term and seasonal exposure, and the challenges of being a competitive fantasy football player.
The goal of this episode is to provide transparent insight into his process of evaluating rookies and help the listeners understand that he stands by the analysis he provides throughout the offseason.
You can access his rookie big board, devy & dynasty ranks, and 2021 seasonal projections at patreon.com/theffeducator
24 min
July 27, 2021 Way Too Early 2022 Rookie Mock Draft
In this episode, Matt takes the listener through his way too early, but not early enough, 2022 Rookie Mock Draft. With 30 summer scouting evaluations done, Matt has begun to craft an understanding of what the 2022 class may look like. Matt relays that understanding to the listener while taking time to point out how his evaluations compare to consensus value on players at this point.
Join him as he discusses Breece Hall vs Isaiah Spiller, Spencer Rattler's path to being the locked-in 1.01 selection, and tries to make sense of a very talented wide receiver class.
You can access Matt's 2022 Rookie Big Board, Devy Rankings, Dynasty Rankings, and more at patreon.com/theffeducator
25 min
July 12, 2021 Mailbag! When Will Rookie QBs Start, 2022 vs 2023 Class, Sam Darnold Hype, Next Year's Campus to Canton Stars and more!
In this episode Matt opens up the mailbag for the first time ever! He digs into eight questions submitted by his patrons. The questions include rookie draft strategy over the next three years, the rise and fall of Sam Darnold over Drew Lock, what to do with the Houston Texans running back room, sleeper candidates for Campus to Canton relevancy, and more!
you can join Matt's patreon at patreon.com/theffeducator
38 min
July 07, 2021 Searching for the Next Justin Jefferson: 2021 Rookie WR Projections
Join Matt on a quest to find the 2021 version of Justin Jefferson. Matt examines the phenomena of Justin Jefferson's explosive rookie season, something he predicted, and then digs into the historical likelihood of it.
Matt then digs into his top eight rookie wide receivers specifically for the 2021 fantasy football season. He then compares their projection to Jefferson's, all while accounting for the value you had to pay for Jefferson compared to this year's rookie wideouts.
You can see Matt's full projections along with dynasty and devy rankings and of course the 2021 and 2022 rookie big boards at patreon.com/theffeducator
21 min
June 21, 2021 Spencer Rattler, Sam Howell then Who? An early Ranking of the 2022 Quarterback Class
In this episode, Matt takes us inside his summer scouting evaluations for nine quarterbacks eligible for the 2022 NFL Draft. He breaks down each prospect in terms of what they do well, what they need to improve on, and how their traits will translate to fantasy football.
Spencer Rattler and Sam Howell are the initial class headliners, but Matt argues that Arizona State's Jayden Daniels should not be considered far behind. He also is higher than most on Boston College's Phil Jurkovec and has not given up on Kedon Slovis from USC. Matt also digs into recent hype around Liberty's Malik Willis and his own personal excitement for Carson Strong. He also makes sure to touch on Desmond Riddder from Cincinatti and JT Daniels, the Georgia Bulldog, who he believes have a long way to go to make themselves fantasy football revelent.
You can get full access to all of Matt's rookie evaluations for the 2022 & 2021 classes along with his devy and dynasty rankings at patreon.com/theffeducator.
36 min
June 10, 2021 Re-Ranking the 2020 Running Back Class, a D'Andre Swift Episode
In this episode Matt re-ranks the 2020 running back class. In particular, he hones in on the big 5 running backs from last year's highly hyped class and dissects if they have lived up to their hype.
For each player he recaps his initial 2020 ranking/draft grade, gives a detailed explanation of their 2021 seasonal projection, and projects forward their dynasty value.
You can get access to Matt's full dynasty rankings, 2021 seasonal projections and more at patreon.com/theffeducator
29 min

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Hosted by Matt Hicks, the Rookie Big Board Fantasy Football Podcast provides industry-leading analysis for scouting, tracking, and valuing NFL rookies for fantasy football. Seasonal and dynasty…