COMPLETE "USFL Dynasty League" Official Rookie/Free Agent Draft 2011

I will be posting the picks made from my dynasty league as they occur. The league's format is 12 teams, relatively standard scoring with PPR, no IDP, and our starting requirements allow the possibility of starting a second QB in a flex position. I will post and briefly comment on most picks. The draft officially began May 1st. Since owners from this league visit this site, I will not mention, and attempt not to reference, any players who have not yet been picked. Here is the direct link to the draft forum we made our official picks in and the discussions held (many not involving the picks): http://usfldynastyfootball.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=2011draft

**My Picks
Free Agent Picks

1.01 ~ RB Mark Ingram, NO

Relentless and physical. He may not be the most electric RB prospect to enter the NFL draft, but he was made for the NFL. He possesses elite vision and awareness, sheds tackles, fully utilizes blockers, is strong and physical, and gives every ounce of effort with every run. He is not as fast or quick as you would hope for in a top prospect, but the same things were said about Emmitt Smith, who Ingram compares favorably to. Ingram was never a prototypical workhorse RB at Alabama, but I contend that just means he is more fresh. Pierre Thomas and Reggie Bush (if he is not cut or traded) will not be forgotten about, but they will certainly need to step aside. Expect Ingram to be the starter, but don't expect him to be used as much as the likes of Chris Johnson, Adrian Peterson, Maurice Jones-Drew, or Steven Jackson.

1.02 ~ WR Julio Jones, ATL

Athletic and fearless. I'm not really surprised that he got chosen before A.J. Green. Jones exploded at the combine

COMPLETE "USFL Dynasty League" Rookie/Free Agent Draft

I will be posting the picks made from my dynasty league as they occur. The league's format is 12 teams, standard scoring with PPR, no IDP, and our starting requirements allow the possibility of starting a second QB in a flex position. I will comment on every pick as they are made. The draft officially begins May 1st, but early picks may be made. Since owners from this league visit this site, I will not mention, and attempt not to reference, any players who have not yet been picked. Here is the direct link to the draft forum we made our official picks in and the discussions held (many not involving the picks): http://usfldynastyfootball.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=draft2010

**My picks

1.01 ~ RB Ryan Matthews, SD

This is pretty much the consensus top pick of any rookie draft. He will be immediately inserted into the Chargers lineup as the starting and primary RB, with Darren Sproles returning back to his change-of-pace role. Norv Turner has already expressed interest in giving Matthews around 250 carries and 40 receptions during his rookie year, which would be more than what LaDanian Tomlinson racked up last year (223 carries 20 receptions). Matthews is the only RB in this draft who is guaranteed to have a primary role, and not splitting carries in a committee situation.

1.02 ~ WR Dez Bryant, DAL

He wasn't the first WR taken in the NFL Draft, but he is certainly the most talented WR and wound up with the Cowboys and a very good QB in Tony Romo. He isn't the fastest WR, but he is quick, can run all the routes, has solid hands, and is very strong and athletic. He will find success immediately in the Cowboys offense, but he will need to improve his consistency. In a PPR league,