Fantasy Upside
It’s the same old story with the third-year WR out of Oklahoma. Ryan Broyles is a speedster and can be a big playmaker if he’s able to stay health. During his rookie season of 2012, he averaged over 14 yards per catch and scored his only two career TDs.
Fantasy Downside
The question remains – can Broyles remain on the field for an entire season? He tore an ACL as a senior at Oklahoma, tore the other ACL as a rookie and ruptured an Achilles tendon last season. He has played in only half of the games his first two seasons and has just 30 total receptions. Ryan is fighting to be the No. 3 WR on the club, behind Calvin Johnson and Golden Tate.
Bottom Line
Broyles comes with all kinds of speed and potential, but it’s a risk if you’re looking to draft Ryan. Johnson is going to receive his fair share of targets and free agent Tate will get plenty of looks as well. The Lions may become a more balanced run-pass team this season, which could limit opportunities. Due to his injury past, there are plenty of other WRs worth drafting ahead of Broyles.