Year End Awards: All Rookie Team/Rookie Of The Year

It's time to announce the Year End Awards for our league. Now the criteria is specifically for this league only. To be considered eligible you had to have been a significant player used in our league. First up will be the All-Rookie Team.

QB-Pretty much like last season...this year's QB's class was irrelevant to our league. I'd have to go back and verify this..but outside of me starting Johnny Manziel in a meaningless consolation round matchup, I don't think any of the rookie QB's were ever used, not even as a spot start.

RB

Jeremy Hill (Hoosier Daddy)

1124 Rushing Yards, 9 Rushing TD's, 27 Receptions, 215 receiving yards, 2 fumbles lost, 196.5 points

RB Rank: 10

Overall Rank: 38

Acquired: 8th Round of Draft By Ryan (89th Overall)

 

The only running back making the team this year, Ryan got a hell of steal here, and who's to say he's not a darkhouse to be kept? Originally thought to be primarily a timeshare running back, with Gio Bernard getting most of the work, an injury to Bernard opened up an opportunity and Hill made the most of it. He impressed so much..that basically the roles were reversed and Hill became the Bengals primary back and he ended up being the 10th highest scoring running back in the league. You still have to wonder exactly where Gio fits into the equation, but Jeremy Hill more than proved he can be an elite  fantasy back when given the opportunity.

WR

Odell Beckham Jr. (Dr. Light's Robots)

91 Receptions, 1305 Receiving Yards, 12 Receiving TD's,  35 Rushing Yards, 1 Fumble Lost, 248.5 Fantasy Points

WR Rank: 5

Overall Rank: 30

Acquired: 13th Round of Draft (155th Overall) Waived by Kenny. Picked up by Matt

 

We just witnessed the emergence of an elite fantasy star right before our eyes. Beckham was an afterthought pick by Kenny (boy..in hindsight..that must STING) but after weeks of inactivity, Kenny couldn't afford to hold on to him and released him to open a roster spot up. Matt took the chance on him, and after missing the four weeks of the season..Beckham just absolutely  TORE UP the league in ridiculous fashion. What he was able to accomplish in an abbreviated season was beyond amazing, and he still finished as the 5th best receiver in the fantasy game despite MISSING 4 GAMES. Unbelievable after unbelievable catch...big time speed, he has it all, and Matt's Championship Run can be mostly credited to Beckham's championship play. Because Matt has Jordy Nelson and Jamaal Charles, it's not a 100% lock Beckham will be kept. If he's not, expect him to become a highly coveted draft pick next season with teams foaming at the mouth to acquire his services. 

WR

Kelvin Benjamin (JTG's Warehouse)

73 Receptions, 1008 Receiving Yards, 9 Receiving TD's, 1 Fumble Lost, 188.5 Points

WR Rank: 17

Overall Rank: 56

Acquired: 8th Round (95th Overall) By Drew

 

 Benjamin was better than advertised in his rookie season as he helped Drew get into the playoffs with over 1000 yards and 9 scores. Those WR2 numbers aren't bad for a guy drafted at the end of the 8th round. Of course Beckham's emergence overshadowed the great season Benjamin had, he still was a vital cog in Drew's playoff run and help solidify Drew's WR corps. 

WR

Mike Evans (Bigger Balls)

68 Receptions, 1051 Receiving Yards, 12 Receiving TD's, 211 Points

WR Rank: 10

Overall Rank: 39
Acquired: 9th Round (97th Overall) By Me. Traded to Leland along with LeSean McCoy, Cam Newton, and James Starks for Ben Tate and Aaron Rodgers. Traded to Mayra along with a 12th round pick for a 6th Round Pick and Marques Colston.

 

It's amazing this guy was moved around by 3 different teams this season. Unfortunately for me, I was in win now mode and basically had to gift him away for a chance to survive. Leland then got him and kinda didn't use him the first couple of weeks he went off after his injury before finally using him and the flipping him for a 6th round draft pick. Evans was amazing and took over V-Jax's spot as Tampa's primary receiver. Mayra has way too much talent so there's no way Evans is kept, but he should definitely be a hot commodity next season.

TE-Tight end position sucked in general and there were definitely no rookies worthy of a spot.

Wane McGarity Bowl Rookie Of The Year

Odell Beckham Jr. (Dr. Light's Robots)

  

Shouldn't be a shock whatsoever...hands down the runaway winner of this award. I have feeling we'll be seeing more of Mr. Beckham in upcoming Award Posts.