Fantasy Upside
Per his NFL.com profile, Edmonds is a highly productive runner with a compact frame, good agility, and plus athletic traits. According to Rookie Scouting Portfolio author Matt Waldman, Edmonds is capable of emerging as a Brian Westbrook/Gio Bernard/Jerick McKinnon complement.
Fantasy Downside
As NFL.com suggested, while he flourished against a lower level of competition, Edmonds may find that he's unable to beat NFL defenses with burst alone. The NFL.com profile continued: "Edmonds needs to play with more consistent pace and decisiveness to reach his potential. He has the talent to fit into a committee approach but could be limited to more outside running duties."
2018 Bottom Line
Edmonds earns a direct comparison to Duke Johnson, but Waldman believes the rookie has the frame to earn another 10 pounds and earn Jerick McKinnon comps. He's a change-of-pace back now but could become something more in 2-3 years. Fantasy managers invested in (or planning to invest in) David Johnson should watch to see if Edmonds can emerge as a viable handcuff.