It’s no secret that the wide receiver room of the Los Angeles Rams is among the best in the entire NFL. With the signing of Allen Robinson this offseason, the Rams now boast arguably the best duo in the NFL in Robinson and Cooper Kupp.
While the future of Odell Beckham Jr. remains uncertain, Van Jefferson is currently slated to be the No. 3 wide receiver on the Rams in 2022. Jefferson flashed plenty of improvements in his game in his sophomore campaign in 2021, catching 50 passes for 802 yards and six touchdowns.
Ahead of Jefferson’s third year with the Rams, let’s take a look at his value in dynasty leagues for those doing startup drafts or for those that are considering a trade for the former second-round pick.
Draft projection
There’s a chance the Rams still re-sign Odell Beckham Jr. this offseason as the veteran wideout recovers from a torn ACL he suffered in the Super Bowl. It appears that Beckham’s potential return is somewhat baked into Jefferson’s average draft position, with the third-year wideout possessing an ADP of 176.5 in dynasty drafts, according to FantasyPros.
Being the No. 3 wideout in certain offenses could lead to a specific player not getting enough opportunities to be fantasy relevant unless an injury occurs. However, for Jefferson, the Rams ran 11 personnel a league-high 86% of the time in 2021.
Considering that Los Angeles hasn’t added another tight end that they’ll prominently feature alongside Tyler Higbee, the Rams will likely be a heavy 11-personnel team again in 2022. Even if Beckham returns, he’ll miss a decent portion of the upcoming season, so there is room for Jefferson to exceed expectations at his current ADP.
Position ranking
Given how deep the wide receiver position is, you can sometimes wait to fill out your roster at that spot in drafts, depending on the scoring settings. For those looking for a wide receiver to target in the later rounds,…
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