• Edge positions dominate the ranks (again): Micah Parsons He blazed a trail as the youngest among the elite and showed incredible consistency throughout his first three seasons in the NFL.
• Quinnen Williams Lonely among interior defensive linemen: Although Williams didn't achieve high-end sack totals in 2023, his overall performance was a career-best and solidified his place among the elite.
• Including 2024 rookies: Check where you can find something like below Laiatu Ratu and junior colson Mix in with your new NFL friends.
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With the NFL Draft officially over and free agency mostly sorted out, version 2.0 of the IDP Dynasty Rankings is here.
Preferred scores for 2024 Dynasty IDP Fantasy Football Rankings:
| position | solo tackle | assist | bag | tackle for loss | QB hit | Split path |
| ED/DT | 2.5 | 1.25 | Four | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| lb | 1.5 | 0.75 | Four | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| CB/S | 2 | 1 | Four | 1 | 1 | 2 |
- Age is a factor in dynasty leagues. This list is designed to create the best dynasty roster over time.
- This list assumes true position (DT, EDGE)., LB, CB, S) players (for example, outside linebackers are considered “edge defenders” to reflect their actual value in the NFL).
- This is version 2.0 — These rankings are subject to change during the offseason, so check our rankings page for updates and sort by position.
Tier 1
At this point, it's no surprise that the top of these dynasty rankings are dominated by defensive line positions. Because these players are the most valuable targets in dynasty leagues due to their talent, production, and long-term investment. now. Micah Parsons All are leading the way to a group that consistently performs at a very high level on the field, which has led to elite IDP production. Parsons is still just 25 years old, has never had a pass rush grade below an elite 92.0 in his first three NFL seasons, and has back-to-back win streaks, so he probably has the most long-term upside of the group. There will be. Season of atmospheric pressure 90. He also recorded at least 13 sacks in all three (regular) seasons.
A similar high level of production and consistency is expected from the remaining edge defenders listed in “Tier 1,” and their combination of productivity, talent, age, and confidence level will keep them at the high end for years to come. We hope that we will continue to be a producer of
Quinnen Williams Is the only Interior All defensive lineman in this tier – previously held that position. aaron donald — However, with Donald officially retired, the time has come for Williams to be considered the top defensive lineman in the dynasty interior.. While Williams didn't achieve the double-digit sack totals we got from him in 2022, 2023 was arguably even more impressive, and he actually improved on many of the key fundamental metrics across the board. . Williams set career highs in overall PFF grade (90.6), PFF run defense grade (90.4), PFF pass rush grade (84.5), win percentage (19.5%), pressure rate (16.1%), and total pressure (70). . He has elite metrics behind him and there's no reason to remove him from last year's Dynasty DT1 rankings for next season. These stable indicators are important dependencies for his future works.
There are several linebackers that fall into this top tier, but keep in mind that this is a position that is easy to find production on the waiver wire during the season as players struggle with injuries. So that's one reason why we don't have more linebackers. Because the IDP position is replaceable. Another reason why linebackers are not included in the initial overall IDP rankings is that the position has proven to be fungible in the NFL as well, allowing teams to cut back on substandard players and roles. They must be willing to transfer from players who are released. Those at all.
Roquan Smith, fred warner, Foisade Oluokun and nick bolton For me, he has the highest confidence ranking as the player most likely to stick around the longest and start as an IDP option for a few more years.
Tier 2
The rationale for the second tier is similar to the first, but there are more defensive tackles because the drop in reliable production is more obvious. Especially in leagues that require DTs, locking in at least one high-end defensive tackle each week will be important to avoid holes in the starting lineup. This position is highly volatile, with many top players good enough to remain in the starting lineup week after week, and few replacements.
geran phillips He's leading the second tier, but unfortunately he's set to return from an Achilles injury, which won't push him further down the rankings than it did last offseason. Phillips was on pace to set a new career high in production last year despite missing several games before a season-ending injury. There's certainly hope in Phillips' ranking here, but once healthy, there's some belief that he can return to being the best player at his position that we've seen on the field the past two seasons. ing.
The next group of linebackers are all still young and appear to be in their prime, and barring any unforeseen setbacks, they should be able to get going for at least a few more seasons. TJ Edwards He leads the group as one of the most talented tacklers in the league; chicago bears I don't have to worry about job security for a few more seasons.
Within this tier, top new IDPs are also considered. Laiatu Ratu He has produced some of the best pass rush metrics of his career since his college days, and will follow a similar path as Tier 1 edge defenders who have shown similar metrics. Jared Verse and dallas turner He shouldn't be considered far behind Latu, and both will get a chance to prove they're in the conversation with ideal landing spots and draft capital coming out of the NFL Draft.
Tier 3
The first important difference in the third tier is that it is where the first safety comes off the board in the draft. This position is so deep that it's not necessarily recommended, but for his IDP manager hoping for the best for years to come, this is the group to target. Starting with the new S1, kyle hamilton and antoine winfield overtake both darwin james That's because both players are young, have established themselves as producers on a par with or better than James, and are likely to continue at that level for a long time.
Rookie IDPs continue to mix in with first-round defensive linemen here too byron murphy II and chop robinson Lead the way. Both players are among the best pass rushers at their positions entering the NFL Draft and both will get a chance to see the field as rookies and be productive with the potential to boost their stock heading into 2025. Dew.
junior colson and edgerine cooper They are the top rookie linebackers coming out of the 2024 NFL Draft and are the best options to get ideal playing time in year one. He will likely move up those rankings by performing well in that playing time and generating confidence that he can be an NFL starter long-term. next year.
Tier 4
As IDP managers progress to this stage of the rankings, there are plenty of young rising side players who could take a chance. Therefore, there is no need to take risks from the beginning. First 60 or so IDPs. Will McDonald IV, Lucas Van Ness, Troy Andersen and nolan smith They all have decent draft capital but have yet to emerge as proper IDPs. However, they are in the early stages of their NFL careers, so they should be on the right track.
frankie rube Earned a great contract this offseason to start on Dan Quinn's team. Washington in parallel with defense bobby wagner. Lube and Wagner are in a great position to produce in 2024, with Lube on a three-year deal that will lock him into this range as long as he continues to work.
josie jewel, blake cashmanand EJ speed Jewell and Cashman also benefited from the offseason and have positive contracts for playing time in 2024. Meanwhile, Speed is avoiding further competition for the 2024 second linebacker spot. IndianaHe has played for Polis so far and continues to be a great option for IDPs, at least for next season.
Tier 5
This is where the first cornerback comes off the board. There are many options at this position, so there's no need to be desperate to draft unless your roster is small. Nate Hobbs Because the top corners are all skilled tacklers, they are less reliant on big plays, which tend to be erratic, and lead the way.
The depth at linebacker and defensive lineman remains deep here. These players are either potential starters in 2024 or are low-level rookies with a chance to move up the depth chart in their first year. This includes free agent winners. denzel perryman, Kenneth Murray, jordan hix, Eric Kendricks and jerome baker, Those who moved into the LB1 role in 2024 for their new team.
tier 6
There are still plenty of defensive snaps from this season in these late rankings. Many of these players who are ready to play a decent role in 2024 will be ranked high in re-draft leagues, but outside of cornerbacks confidence in these players has significantly decreased after this season. ing. It's not impossible for him to remain a starting pitcher beyond this year, but whether it's due to age or simply profiling as a replaceable player, putting too much stock into this group of dynasties. should not do.
