Fantasy Upside
Maxx Williams had a disappointing rookie year after being grabbed in the second round out of Minnesota. Williams ended up with only one touchdown all season as he struggled to beat out Crockett Gillmore for the starting spot. He also struggled with injuries, but appears to be healthy this year and will be given a chance to earn time in the starting lineup. He finished the year on a high note with 13 of his 32 receptions in his last three games.
Fantasy Downside
The depth chart is awfully crowded and tight ends tend to take a while to put up big fantasy numbers. The Ravens brought in veteran Ben Watson coming off a career year with the Saints, and Gillmore is still around vying for snaps. Williams has an uphill battle to distinguish himself above the competition.
2016 Bottom Line
Ultimately, it’s hard to think Williams gets the starting job outright, although he’ll likely remain in the rotation for the Ravens. Baltimore has been looking for consistent receiving options for a while now, but with such a crowded depth chart, it’s very unlikely that Williams becomes fantasy viable this year. He still has some value in dynasty leagues as a stash option, but he should likely remain on waivers in most league formats.
Update: With Ben Watson tearing his Achilles and likely to miss the season, Williams will probably get more looks. Still, he's been outperformed by Gillmore in the past, making it unlikely that he becomes a legit fantasy option this year.