The second round of the 2024 NFL Draft has concluded. This article will detail the selected players relevant to your dynasty leagues. Specifically, we will look at the team that drafted the player and the surrounding environment. This article will address superflex leagues and points per reception (PPR) scoring.
Second-Round Dynasty Selections
2.33 - Keon Coleman, Buffalo Bills, WR
Buffalo appeared to be desperate to find a wide receiver for franchise quarterback Josh Allen. Coleman did not flash in the box score stats outside of touchdowns. He concluded with only averaging 728 yards over his final two collegiate seasons.
Coleman has a 6-foot-3 frame and has the skills to be a deep threat for Allen with his contested catch ability. He needs improve his route tree, yet he immediately steps into a desirable situation, looking to be the WR1 for Buffalo. He will compete for targets alongside Khalil Shakir and Curtis Samuel at the wide receiver position. I would not be surprised to see Coleman's ADP move up to a fringe round-one rookie draft selection.
Coleman is our consensus WR48 and will see his stock rise from this selection and team situation.
2.34 - Ladd McConkey, Los Angeles Chargers, WR
There was speculation the Chargers would take a round one wide receiver. They waited for their guy in the second round. McConkey is a fluid, quick-footed wide receiver with 4.39 speed. He is smaller and may struggle against the physicality of the NFL. His route running will work in his favor.
McConkey will look to claim the WR1 role and be a reliable target for the Chargers for franchise quarterback Justin Herbert. He will compete to earn targets with Quentin Johnston and Joshua Palmer at the wide receiver position. McConkey's ADP may breach the first round of dynasty rookie drafts. He is our consensus WR42, and I see no reason why he should not be ranked ahead of Diontae Johnson (WR38) or Christian Kirk (WR33).
2.37 - Ja'Lynn Polk, New England Patriots, WR
New England will pair first-round quarterback Drake Maye with a second-round wide receiver. Polk was overshadowed in college alongside Rome Odunze. Polk managed to put up 1,159 yards with nine touchdowns in his final collegiate season. He is able to play inside and outside and is a reliable pass catcher for New England. There is criticism he benefited from playing with Odunze, he now has his opportunity to be the guy.
He is our consensus WR70 and will easily rise up our ranks with this second-round draft capital and team situation. Similarly, he will rise up rookie draft boards.
2.46 - Jonathan Brooks, Carolina Panthers, RB
Brooks is the first running back selected in the 2024 NFL Draft. Carolina is loading up their offense, going first-round wide receiver to second-round running back. He is coming off an ACL injury, regardless he will be the RB1 for Carolina when healthy. There is no rush for a team not looking to compete in 2024. He will be another weapon on the ground and through the air, as he will offer pass-catching ability, too. He is explosive and will benefit from Carolina adding Robert Hunt and Damien Lewis to the interior offensive line.
Brooks will be turning 21 before the start of the season. He is our consensus RB19. This draft capital will bode well for dynasty stock and rookie drafts, as we know Carolina is a believer in his talent.
2.52 - Adonai Mitchell, Indianapolis Colts, WR
Indianapolis is bringing weapons in for their potential franchise quarterback, Anthony Richardson, their 2023 first-round selection. This selection may bode well for the NFL team, and not necessarily your fantasy teams, at least right away. He enters a wide receiver room with proven Michael Pittman and second-year Josh Downs.
Remember, this is a dynasty reaction article. Mitchell will have value, given his second-round draft capital. However, he will not be highly coveted like the previous selections (McConkey, Coleman) as he is not competing for the WR1 role. Mitchell is a boom or bust type selection here. Mitchell is our consensus WR44, coincidentally behind teammate Downs (WR43). I struggle to see how Mitchell will climb the ranks in his current situation, behind Pittman and playing alongside Downs, who did flash his potential as a rookie.
2.53 - Ben Sinnott, Washington Commanders, TE
I love this selection. Admittedly, tight ends are my favorite position to analyze. This is music to my ears as Sinnott will enter an interesting situation. Wide receivers Terry McLaurin and Jahan Dotson are the current primary pass catchers. This selection is reminiscent of Detroit and Sam LaPorta, who was selected in the second.
Sinnott gets desirable draft capital and a situation where he could claim the number two target. I am not saying right away, more so as the season progresses. It should be noted Washington signed Zach Ertz in the offseason, who is looking to be fully recovered from a quad-strain injury that ended his season after seven games. He will turn 34 this season and be a veteran mentor for the rookie. He is our consensus TE25, and I see no reason why he should not be ranked ahead of Tucker Kraft (TE21) and Chigoziem Okonkwo (TE23). I am optimistic Sinnott will claim the TE1 role for Washington.
Second Round - Final Thoughts
It was assumed there would be a handful of wide receivers selected in the second round. It was a relief to see at least one running back and tight end selected, too. Having second-round draft capital should be intriguing. We can argue having McConkey or Coleman over late-round rookie selections of Xavier Legette and Ricky Pearsall.
The lone running back selected in Brooks is very intriguing for dynasty purposes. It should be noted they traded up to select him. He is coming off the ACL tear, but this also means he has less wear and tear. He is a prototypical home run hitter and will be the RB1 when healthy.
The lone tight end taken in Sinnott will be intriguing in Kliff Kingsbury's offense. As mentioned, being mentored by Ertz will only be beneficial. Sinnott noted that he trained with fellow rookie teammate Jayden Daniels (QB) in California previously. Unsure if this is like C.J. Stroud and Tank Dell, where the rookie quarterback advocated for a rookie weapon to pair with.
Dynasty Rookie Draft - Thoughts
The first round concluded with 14 draft-relevant selections (QB, WR, TE). The second round concludes with an additional six selections. Assuming a 12-team league, this will result in 24 selections through two rounds. Simple math here: this means through two rounds of the 2024 NFL Draft, we have 20/24 selections based on draft capital. Running backs with third-round draft capital are desirable, and so will tight ends. Remember, Tank Dell was selected in the third round of the 2023 NFL Draft.
However, the baseline of NFL draft capital has us with 83% of selections through a typical dynasty rookie draft. Mid-to-late second-round rookie selections have become intriguing.