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Antoine Winfield Jr. #31, TB Safety
bio: Antoine Winfield Jr. is a Safety for Tampa Bay, drafted in the 2nd round (#45 overall) out of Minnesota in the 2020 draft. He was a Unanimous All-American in 2019. attributes: An instinctive, every down 2nd-year Free Safety with playmaking ability in all phases of the game. He has a small frame for a Safety and is an average athlete, but he makes up for it with a high football IQ and competitiveness. He has an above-average College Prospect Score (CPS). Age*HeightWeight40SPARQCPS23.15’9″2034.451264.5*Age of the player
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Minkah Fitzpatrick #39, PIT Safety
bio: Minkah Fitzpatrick is a Safety for Pittsburgh, drafted (by Miami) in the 1st round (#11 overall) out of Alabama in the 2018 draft. He was a two-time Consensus All-American and two-time First-team All-Pro. He was traded to Pittsburgh in 2019 for a first-round pick, along with some other later-round pick exchanges. attributes: A ball-hawking safety with playmaking ability. He has average size and above-average athleticism for his position. He has a high College Prospect Score (CPS) with no real weaknesses in the model. Age*HeightWeight40SPARQCPS24.86’1″2044.461237.9*Age
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Devin Bush Jr. #55, PIT LB
bio: Devin Bush is a linebacker for Pittsburgh, drafted in the 1st round (#10 overall) out of Michigan in the 2019 draft. He was a Consensus All-American in 2018 and made the All-Rookie Team in 2019. attributes: An athletic, every down 3rd-year linebacker with playmaking ability in all phases of the game. He is a bit undersized, but he is an elite athlete. He has a very high College Prospect Score (CPS). Age*HeightWeight40SPARQCPS23.25’11″2344.431439.8*Age of the player on Week 1 of 2021 Season
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Jaylon Smith #9, DAL LB
#bio: Jaylon Smith is a linebacker for Dallas, drafted in the 2nd round (#34 overall) out of Notre Dame in the 2016 draft. He was a Consensus All-American in 2015 and considered a Top 10 talent in the 2016 draft but slipped due to long-term concerns with his knee. attributes: An athletic, every down 5th-year linebacker with playmaking ability in all phases of the game. He has average size, and his tape shows high-end athleticism for his position (he missed the combine due to a knee injury). He has a high
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Myles Jack #44, JAX LB
bio: Myles Jack is a linebacker for Jacksonville, drafted in the 2nd round (#36 overall) out of UCLA in the 2016 draft. He also played some running back for UCLA and was considered a Top 5 talent in the 2016 draft but slipped due to long-term concerns with his knee. He was a second-team All-Pro in 2020. attributes: An athletic, every down 5th-year linebacker with playmaking ability in all phases of the game. He has average size, and his tape shows good athleticism for his position (he missed several events during
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Zach Cunningham #41, HOU LB
bio: Zach Cunningham is an inside linebacker for Houston drafted in the 2nd round (#57 overall) out of Vanderbilt in the 2017 draft. He was a first-team All-American in 2016 and led the league in tackles in 2020. attributes: A physical, every down 5th-year linebacker with playmaking ability, especially in the run game. He has average size and respectable athleticism for his position. He has an above-average College Prospect Score (CPS). Age*HeightWeight40SPARQCPS26.86’3″2344.671262.7*Age of the player on Week 1 of 2021 Season
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Travis Kelce – 2021 #1 Dynasty TE
#87 Travis Kelce, KC bio: Travis Kelce is IDPE’s #1 dynasty TE in 2021. Drafted by Kansas City in the 3rd Round (#63 overall) out of Cincinnati in the 2013 draft. He is a three-time First-time All-Pro, two-time Second-team All-Pro, and a member of the 2010s All-Decade Team. attributes: An athletic, versatile 5th-year tight end, he excels as both a blocker and receiver. He plays physically and can play all over the formation. He has good size and athleticism. Kelce has a good College Prospect Score (CPS), though
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Darren Waller – 2021 #2 Dynasty TE
#83 Darren Waller, LV bio: Darren Waller is IDPE’s #2 dynasty TE in 2021. Drafted by Baltimore as a WR in the 6th Round (#204 overall) out of Georgia Tech in the 2015 draft. He was drafted as a WR but converted to TE. attributes: An athletic 6th-year tight end, he excels primarily as a receiver. He plays fast and is dangerous after the catch. He has good size and elite athleticism. Waller has a high College Prospect Score (CPS), but some data points in my model
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Kyle Pitts- 2021 #5 Dynasty TE
#8 Kyle Pitts, ATL bio: Kyle Pitts is IDPE’s #5 dynasty TE in 2021. Drafted by Atlanta in the 1st round (#4 overall) out of Florida in the 2021 draft. He was a Unanimous All-American and John Mackey Award winner in 2020. attributes: A uniquely talented rookie tight end; he plays more like a wide receiver than a tight end. He has good size, an elite wingspan, and elite athleticism. Pitts has an insane College Prospect Score (CPS). His CPS is the highest in my model for any
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Noah Fant – 2021 #4 Dynasty TE
#87 Noah Fant, DEN bio: Noah Fant is IDPE’s #4 dynasty TE in 2021. Drafted by Denver in the 1st round (#20 overall) out of Iowa in the 2019 draft. First-team All-Big Ten in 2018 and All-Rookie Team in 2019. attributes: An uber athletic, 3rd-year tight end, he is a good receiver and dangerous after the catch. He has good size and elite athleticism. Fant has an elite College Prospect Score (CPS). Age*HeightWeight40VerticalBroadCPS23.86’4″2494.5039.5″10’7″11.5*Age of the player on Week 1 of 2021 Season