Breshad Perriman played well his sophomore year at UCF, but really shined last year as a Junior, catching 50 balls for 1,044 yards and nine touchdowns. He has good size and speed and showed a propensity to make big plays at the collegiate level. The Ravens used a first round pick on him, and they’re hoping he can be a downfield threat for a passing game that lost Jacoby Jones and Torrey Smith during the off-season.
Fantasy Upside
Perriman is a big play guy and should be able to find his way to some solid games this year, just by catching a bomb or two. He also has a lot of room in front of him on the depth chart. Marlon Brown is his only real competition for a starting job opposite veteran Steve Smith, and Brown hasn’t been able to separate himself in the past. The Ravens are going to be looking for Perriman to replace the 49 receptions and 767 yards Torrey Smith put up last year at least, which gives him a good chance to make an early impact.
Fantasy Downside
Consistency catching the ball has been Perriman’s issue, and is one of the primary reasons he wasn’t drafted higher in the first round. He also is a rookie, going to a team that has struggled to produce elite fantasy players at the wide receiver position. Because of this, Perriman is a risky option for fantasy owners to bet on.
Bottom Line
The Ravens will feature a new, pass-happy system under offensive coordinator Marc Trestman, and Perriman should benefit from opportunity in his rookie year. He’s a risky option as a first year player with some technique and hands issues, but he’s pretty good value in the ninth round, where his ADP is putting him, as a rookie receiver with a ton of upside. Boom/bust is written all over him.
Update:
Perriman's injury may keep him out for the first month of the season. Fantasy owners should be careful counting on the rookie with his current status.