NFL Draft: Fantasy football impact of Denzel Mims to the New York Jets
New York made Denzel Mims the 59th selection in Friday's NFL Draft. What does landing in New York mean for Mims' Fantasy outlook?
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With the 59th pick in the NFL Draft, the New York Jets selected wide receiver Denzel Mims out of Baylor. Find Mims' 2020 Fantasy outlook below:
Height: 6'3"
Weight: 215
Age: 22.5
Dynasty Ranking: 2.02 (WR8)
Redraft Ranking: WR48
Receiving: 37 catches for 597 yards and 6 touchdowns
Mims is an awesome project, but he still has a lot of work to do to maximize his ability. He stands at 6'3" and 215 pounds, while also boasting a 39-inch vertical and massive wingspan. Combine that with a 4.38 40-time that is 98th percentile for someone of his size, and it is clear why scouts were salivating over Mims' 19-year-old breakout season in 2017.
Since then, Mims hasn't shown the progression that many hoped for. Drops have been a real concern over the past two seasons, as is the limited route tree he ran at Baylor. The talent is there for Mims to be one of the best skill position players from this draft class, but he could just as easily be forgotten if his abilities aren't polished over the ensuing years.
The landing spot with the Jets is strong for Mims' season-long value, but I'm honestly not sure he's ready to contribute as a rookie. As I mentioned earlier this week, "For his dynasty value, I'd much rather see Mims have time to further develop his craft than end up selected by a team like the Jets, Giants, Eagles, or Titans, where there would be pressure to contribute as a rookie."
The Jets were banking on Jamison Crowder to be Sam Darnold's top receiver for 2020, and they have a handful of other complementary weapons in Breshad Perriman, Quincy Enunwa, Chris Herndon, and Josh Doctson. My projection is under the assumption that Mims will be able to beat out two of those receivers at some point midway through the season and become Darnold's second or third option. He's an intriguing late-round pick in deep season-long leagues, but is more relevant in dynasty formats, where he's a borderline first-rounder.
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