Some fantasy football players overvalue rookies, making this a great opportunity to take advantage of. There are elite rookies every season. These rookies are very limited and can be counted only in one hand. Perhaps players like A.J. Green, Julio Jones and Mark Ingram can be classified as sure things for 2011, but beyond them everything else is a crapshoot. It may be safe to say that some players have better situations than others, and some have more talent. But when it really comes down to it, it is very difficult to predict who will have an impact in their rookie season, or even make it big in the NFL.

One of the most important things to do to have a successful fantasy footballrookie draft is to study. It’s pretty simple, but it truly is a key factor to figure out on your own why you think a rookie will not only make it in the NFL, but be meaningful in fantasy terms. If you can figure out why you should have taken LeSean McCoy instead of Donald Brown or Knowshon Moreno then you are on your way to becoming a dominant dynasty player. It isn’t easy, but it is straightforward. All the information you need is readily available on the Internet. And if you can piece it together, it will give you a decided advantage over your opponents.

Here are the things you need to keep in mind when studying for your rookie draft:

• Amount of carries

Be wary of the RB who had 300 plus carries a year for multiple years in college. More often than not, he will burn out fairly quickly.

• Pro offense

Move him up a notch or two, regardless of position, if they did come from a pro style offense. The learning curve is that much easier for them when they hit the NFL.

• Yards per carry or reception

This is a very important stat to peruse. The running back who put up 4,200 yards on 1,300 carries moves down on my list. Same thing goes for the wide receiver who averaged under 10 yards per catch. You want to see some play-making ability rather than just guys who get fed the ball a lot.

• One year wonders

Guys can fly up draft boards both at the NFL level and in fantasy football based on their senior season. It isn’t an exact science, but these players are not commonly NFL caliber players.

Lastly, if you have the 1.01 pick in a rookie draft, it has been experienced that someone in your fantasy league really wants it. They will deceptively offer you a low price beyond a rookie’s true value, then probably lowball you again. Stand your ground and make them pay. If they won’t step up with an offer you like, make the pick and make sure he is a surefire superstar. You are going to need a superstar if you want to build a great fantasy football league dynasty.