With the NFL draft coming to a close, IDP dynasty rookie drafts are either kicking off or getting ready to shortly. To help you navigate the new IDP rookies, Joseph Haggan and I got together to rank and tier our top 40 IDP rookie defenders. Our ranks are based on IDP dynasty true-position formats, where you start each defensive position individually (DT, EDGE, LB, S, and CB). Good luck to everyone with your drafts, and remember to enjoy this fun time of year!
Check out our IDP Rookie Top 40 Players article that pairs with this!
IDP Rookie Top 40 Big Board
Important Note: This Tier 1 ranking of Travis Hunter is based on leagues where he has CB/WR dual eligibility and/or leagues that accumulate points from both sides of the ball.
IDP-Only Rookie Tier 1 | ||||
| Defensive Tackle | Edge Rusher | Linebacker | Safety | Cornerback Travis Hunter, Jac |
IDP-Only Rookie Tier 2 | ||||
| Defensive Tackle | Edge Rusher Abdul Carter, NYG | Linebacker | Safety | Cornerback |
IDP-Only Rookie Tier 3 | ||||
| Defensive Tackle | Edge Rusher James Pearce Jr., Atl | Linebacker Carson Schwesinger, Cle | Safety Nick Emmanwori, Sea | Cornerback |
IDP-Only Rookie Tier 4 | ||||
Defensive Tackle Mason Graham, Cle | Edge Rusher Jalon Walker, Atl | Linebacker Demetrius Knight Jr., Cin | Safety | Cornerback |
IDP-Only Rookie Tier 5 | ||||
Defensive Tackle Walter Nolen, Ari | Edge Rusher Nic Scourton, Car | Linebacker | Safety Malaki Starks, Bal | Cornerback |
IDP-Only Rookie Tier 6 | ||||
| Defensive Tackle | Edge Rusher Princely Umanmielen, Car | Linebacker Nick Martin, LB, SF | Safety Xavier Watts, Atl | Cornerback |
IDP-Only Rookie Tier 7 | ||||
Defensive Tackle Kenneth Grant, Mia | Edge Rusher Ashton Gillotte, KC | Linebacker Jack Kiser, Jax | Safety Jonas Sanker, NO | Cornerback Jahdae Barron, Den |
