How to Find the Next Chase Claypool: 3 Targets for 2021 Including a Free Option With Serious Darren Waller Vibes

Shawn Siegele
May 12, 2021

Shawn Siegele explores where fantasy owners go wrong in their search for the next Chase Claypool. He looks at the key metrics for uncovering the next inexpensive rookie breakout and explains why your best bet for 2021 won’t cost you anything at all.

Last week, I looked at the 5 Reasons You Should Trade Down in Your Rookie Draft. I have Claypool on a large percentage of my dynasty teams and following the trade-down recommendations is one of the reasons. But it’s not the only reason.

Most wide receiver selections after the middle of the second round are worth almost nothing. It doesn’t matter how many lottery tickets you generate in this range, you’ll come up empty. And most fantasy owners are emphasizing the wrong elements when taking these fliers.

In this edition of the Dynasty Workshop, we’ll look at what does work and why it could lead you to the next Claypool. Or even the next Darren Waller.

Finding the Next Chase Claypool

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Shawn Siegele

Author of the original Zero RB article and 2013 NFFC Primetime Grand Champion. 11-time main event league winner. 2015, 2017, 2018 titles in MFL10 of Death.

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