Podcast

Rookie Big Board Fantasy Football Podcast

Fantasy Sports, Sports

Hosted by Matt Hicks, the Rookie Big Board Fantasy Football Podcast provides industry-leading analysis for scouting, tracking, and valuing NFL rookies for fantasy football. Seasonal and dynasty fantasy football players, NFL draftniks, and college football fanatics will be entertained while learning about the unique formula for fantasy football success when evaluating rookies.

Episodes
229
Releases
Daily
Typical length
36 min
On air since
2025
Latest episode
17 hours ago

Episodes

229 episodes, newest first

  1. 2028 Rookie Mock Draft | Looking Forward to a Loaded Running Back Class

    Show notes

    Two round superflex rookie mock draft featuring 24 of the top prospects in the 2028 class. Running backs lead the way, but the quarterback class could rival 2027 hype and the wide receiver position is deep.

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    36 min
  2. The Most Traded Players in October

    Show notes

    Ryan and Anthony are reviewing which fantasy football players have been traded the most in the last 30 days courtesy of DLF’s Trade Finder, and discussing which values they like most. We wrap things up by discussing some trade targets for contending teams.

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    40 min
  3. 10 Trades You Can Make for a 2027 1st Round Pick

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    10 real trades made within the last week involving a 2027 1st round pick. Analysis on pick value, dynasty buy/sells, and prospects to watch in the 2027 class

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    31 min
  4. 2027 Rookie Mock Draft: 24 Prospects Fantasy Football Managers Need to Know

    Show notes

    I am joined by Addison Hayes of DynastyLeagueFootball (DLF) for a 2 round rookie mock draft identifying 24 prospects that clear both tape and analytic benchmarks for future fantasy football value

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    56 min
  5. 2027 Rookie Mock Draft: 24 Players Driving up the Value of a Loaded Class

    Show notes

    I am joined by Michael Royer of @SmashAcceptFantasy for a 2 round rookie mock draft identifying the top prospects influencing the value of your 2027 rookie draft picks.

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    42 min
  6. Buy & Sell Targets: is Brock Purdy Legit & a Christian Watson Apology

    Show notes

    Ryan and Anthony are going through each position group and taking a look at where current players would be slated to finish if the season ended today. Do we think Brock Purdy’s current position at QB2 is for real? And we were wrong about Christian Watson SORRY!

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    44 min
  7. 2027 NFL Mock Draft: 6 Quarterbacks, a Deep Wide Receiver group, and an Arch Manning Slide

    Show notes

    First round NFL Mock Draft with Shane Hallam of Draft Sharks. 6 QBs come off the board, the depth of the WR position is discussed, a pair of top TE go top 20 and one RB makes the cut.

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    48 min
  8. 8 College Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Targets | Week 6 Standouts & Sleepers

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    8 College Fantasy Football waiver wire targets rostered in 22% or less of leagues, including FAAB bid recommendations and sleeper targets

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    15 min
  9. Early Season Risers & Fallers: Adjusting to a New Fantasy Football Landscape

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    Eric, Ryan and Anthony are taking a look at all position groups to see what jumps off the page through three weeks of the NFL season. Who has exceeded expectations, and who has failed to meet them?

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    39 min
  10. 2027 & 2026 Combined Mock Draft | Jeremiah Smith vs Jeremiyah Love, 2027 QB Prospects, and Carnell Tate Patience

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    Skip and Matt do a two round mock draft, combining 2027 prospects and the current rookie class. They discuss the depth of the 2027 quarterback class, the large group of wide receiver prospects, and discuss patience on Fernando Mendoza, Antonio Williams, Carnell Tate and more

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    42 min
  11. 9 College Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Targets | Week 4 Standouts & Sleepers

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    9 College Fantasy Football waiver wire targets rostered in 28% or less of leagues, including FAAB bid recommendations and sleeper targets

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    16 min
  12. 7 College Fantasy Football Sleepers for Week 4 | Best Match-Ups & Players Set to Smash Projections

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    7 players who we expect to outperform expectations during Week 4 of College Fantasy Football. We breakdown our sleeper picks, their match-ups, and when it is appropriate to start them (or stash for later)

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    15 min
  13. Panic Trade or Good Pivot? How to react to Marvin Harrison Jr., Colston Loveland & Jalen Coker + Rookie Injury Reactions

    Show notes

    Matt and Skip pull trades from the Rookie Big Board discord to discuss early season panic around Colston Loveland, Marvin Harrison Jr., Jalen Coker and more. They also discuss the proper approach to pivoting from early season rookie injuries.

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    39 min
  14. 9 College Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Targets | Week 3 Standouts & Sleepers

    Show notes

    9 College Fantasy Football waiver wire targets rostered in 41% or less of leagues, including FAAB bid recommendations and sleeper targets

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    17 min
  15. 7 College Fantasy Football Sleepers for Week 3

    Show notes

    7 players who we expect to outperform expectations during Week 3 of College Fantasy Football. We breakdown our sleeper picks, their match-ups, and when it is appropriate to start them (or stash for later)

    Extended version

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    15 min
  16. BOLD Reactions to Week 1: Kaelon Black is a Stud, Omarion Hampton in Trouble, and the Cardinals Offense is Legit

    Show notes

    Ryan, Eric and Anthony are giving their BOLD predictions following week one of the NFL season! We’re talking everything from the Cardinals offense, to just how good can Bryce Young be in the 2026 NFL season.

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    31 min
  17. Early Season Standouts: Malachi Toney, Nate Sheppard, and Vernell Brown lead an Impressive 2028 Class

    Show notes

    The 2028 class is off to a strong start! I provide insight on the 12 players from the class that have stood out over the first three weeks of the college football season. I also mention a few 2029 eligible players who have impressed.

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    31 min
  18. 7 College Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Targets | Week 2 Standouts & Sleepers

    Show notes

    7 College Fantasy Football waiver wire targets rostered in 29% or less of leagues, including FAAB bid recommendations and sleeper targets

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    18 min
  19. Questions we NEED to be Answered in Week 1 of the NFL Season! Matthew Golden, Bucky Irving, and the Dolphins Receiver Room

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    The NFL is BACK! Eric and Anthony are looking at the week one slate of games and discussing what questions they’re hoping to have answered in week one. Will Matthew Golden take the next step? Are any Dolphins WRs going to be reliable for fantasy? Will the real Bucky Irving please stand up? Let’s go!

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    39 min
  20. 8 College Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Targets | Week 1 Standouts & Sleepers

    Show notes

    8 College Fantasy Football waiver wire targets rostered in 29% or less of leagues, including FAAB bid recommendations and sleeper targets

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    17 min