David Njoku Fantasy Football Week 12 Scouting Report

David Njoku
TE
, Cleveland Browns

Age: 28
Weight: 246 lbs
Height: 6' 4"
College: Miami (FL)

ADP: 85
Depth Chart Ranking: 1

Pts	RecYds	RecTD	Rec	RuYds
47.6	336	2	39	0

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by Jordan Heck

· Oct 05, 2017 · 9:02 PM EDT

CLE TE David Njoku - Week 5 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 5 vs. New York Jets

David Njoku has 2 touchdowns this season but hasn't done a whole lot outside of that. Fellow tight end Seth DeValve is second on the team in receiving yards, so the two of them together make a decent combo. The problem is, neither one has been reliable this season and therefore are not worth consideration in fantasy.

by Jordan Heck

· Sep 28, 2017 · 11:31 PM EDT

CLE TE David Njoku - Week 4 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 4 vs. Cincinnati Bengals

David Njoku hasn't done a lot in terms of receptions and yards this season, but he does have a touchdown reception in each of the last two games. The first-round rookie tight end is talented and could continue to be a red zone threat, but it's hard to trust him to score every week. Without the touchdowns, Njoku doesn't offer much.

He's been splitting time with fellow tight end Seth DeValve and the two of them together would have nice stats. But individually, neither carries much value.

by Jordan Heck

· Sep 22, 2017 · 10:40 AM EDT

CLE TE David Njoku - Week 3 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 3 at Indianapolis Colts

Rookie tight end David Njoku had 4 targets, catching 3 passes for 27 yards and a touchdown last week versus the Ravens. He's a talented player, but right now he's splitting time with fellow tight end Seth DeValve, who caught 2 passes for 61 yards (on 4 targets) last week. If the two of them could combine to be just "Browns TE" then it'd be worth a look in fantasy, but right now they are are canceling each other out. Neither is worth a start this week.

by Jordan Heck

· Sep 08, 2017 · 12:39 AM EDT

CLE TE David Njoku - Week 1 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 1 vs. Pittsburgh Steelers

The Browns used a first round draft pick on David Njoku, and released incumbent starter Gary Barnidge afterwards. That should tell you the team is all-in on the talented rookie. But, as we examined in his preseason profile, rookie tight ends are notorious for not doing much in their first year.

Starting Njoku this week would be a huge gamble, especially since it's not a great matchup for him. There will most likely be a better option at the position on waivers.

by Jordan Heck

· Aug 15, 2017 · 1:56 AM EDT

CLE TE David Njoku - 2017 Fantasy Football Outlook

Fantasy Upside

The Browns selected David Njoku in the first round of the 2017 NFL Draft and cut Gary Barnidge pretty much right after. Cleveland clearly views Njoku as its starting tight end, so he should be in a good position to receive targets this season. He’s a big (6-foot-4) and fast (4.64 40-yard time) tight ends for his size. He wasn’t overly productive in college, but he’s an ideal player at the tight end position.

Fantasy Downside

Rookie tight ends have a long history of not producing in their first year. Since the merger, only seven rookie tight ends have ever passed 600 yards receiving, and only two of those were after 2000. Njoku is also in an offense that isn’t too appealing for redraft value.

2017 Bottom Line

Njoku could have a nice NFL future, but it’s unlikely his success comes this season. He’s an intriguing prospect, but probably not someone worth drafting in most leagues.