Matt Hicks
@theffeducator.bsky.social
Rookie, Devy, & Dynasty Fantasy Football
All things College Football + NFL Draft
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All things College Football + NFL Draft
rookiebigboard.com
patreon.com/rookiebigboard
youtube.com/@rookiebigboard
I don’t expect that you watched every preseason game, only a sicko would do that
(It’s me, I’m the sicko)
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(It’s me, I’m the sicko)
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Dillon Gabriel's Rebuttal & 45 more Takeaways from Week 2 of the Preseason
In just 14 days you will be sweating who to start in your fantasy line-up. Three weeks from today we will already be tilting about a bad beat from week 1. It is critical that we take advantage of ever...
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August 18, 2025 at 10:05 PM
I don’t expect that you watched every preseason game, only a sicko would do that
(It’s me, I’m the sicko)
www.rookiebigboard.com/dillon-gabri...
(It’s me, I’m the sicko)
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Better believe the rookie guide hyped up LaJohntay Wester
August 7, 2025 at 11:44 PM
Better believe the rookie guide hyped up LaJohntay Wester
The preseason starts tonight!
I’ve identified the 10 rookies who are the best best candidates to rise over the next month
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I’ve identified the 10 rookies who are the best best candidates to rise over the next month
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How to Win the Preseason: 10 Rookies Ready to Rise
The preseason officially kicks off tonight with the Hall of Fame Game between the Detroit Lions and Los Angeles Chargers. This showdown will give us a much need appetizer, with the main course of pres...
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July 31, 2025 at 7:41 PM
The preseason starts tonight!
I’ve identified the 10 rookies who are the best best candidates to rise over the next month
www.rookiebigboard.com/how-to-win-t...
I’ve identified the 10 rookies who are the best best candidates to rise over the next month
www.rookiebigboard.com/how-to-win-t...
I’m expecting big things from Auburn WR Eric Singleton Jr. this season
He and these four other players should see their value skyrocket 📈
youtu.be/43tgL-p4qCE
He and these four other players should see their value skyrocket 📈
youtu.be/43tgL-p4qCE
5 Fantasy Football RISERS for the 2025 College Football Season
YouTube video by Rookie Big Board
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July 20, 2025 at 6:54 PM
I’m expecting big things from Auburn WR Eric Singleton Jr. this season
He and these four other players should see their value skyrocket 📈
youtu.be/43tgL-p4qCE
He and these four other players should see their value skyrocket 📈
youtu.be/43tgL-p4qCE
Omarion Hampton is being drafted as RB20 in seasonal leagues
I wrote about why that’s a massive discount for the rookie in a detailed breakout of his 2025 projection
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I wrote about why that’s a massive discount for the rookie in a detailed breakout of his 2025 projection
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Omarion Hampton's 2025 Projection: A Major Value
It sounds simple but a key way my rookie valuation process distinguishes itself is that I prioritize a the player's ability to produce fantasy points early and often. A critical part of that process i...
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July 19, 2025 at 12:16 PM
Omarion Hampton is being drafted as RB20 in seasonal leagues
I wrote about why that’s a massive discount for the rookie in a detailed breakout of his 2025 projection
www.rookiebigboard.com/omarion-hamp...
I wrote about why that’s a massive discount for the rookie in a detailed breakout of his 2025 projection
www.rookiebigboard.com/omarion-hamp...
Who you DON’T draft is just as important as who you do
7 players myself and @GridironSchol91 are fading at their current ADP in CFF drafts
youtu.be/1YJ2Tv3K5Bc
7 players myself and @GridironSchol91 are fading at their current ADP in CFF drafts
youtu.be/1YJ2Tv3K5Bc
Do NOT Draft these 7 Players in College Fantasy Football
YouTube video by Rookie Big Board Presented by Matt Hicks
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July 14, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Who you DON’T draft is just as important as who you do
7 players myself and @GridironSchol91 are fading at their current ADP in CFF drafts
youtu.be/1YJ2Tv3K5Bc
7 players myself and @GridironSchol91 are fading at their current ADP in CFF drafts
youtu.be/1YJ2Tv3K5Bc
I wrote about the 11 freshman I am drafting in devy leagues this offseason
More importantly, though, I wrote about *why* I am drafting them
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More importantly, though, I wrote about *why* I am drafting them
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The Guide to Identifying 2025's Top Freshmen
Drafting freshmen in devy fantasy football leagues is tricky. Most managers do not watch high school football tape (don't blame you there) and if you do there is a lack of parity in competition that m...
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July 13, 2025 at 3:28 PM
I wrote about the 11 freshman I am drafting in devy leagues this offseason
More importantly, though, I wrote about *why* I am drafting them
www.rookiebigboard.com/the-guide-to...
More importantly, though, I wrote about *why* I am drafting them
www.rookiebigboard.com/the-guide-to...
Championships are Won in July
A few reflections from my initial 27 summer scouting reviews for the 2026 NFL Draft Class
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A few reflections from my initial 27 summer scouting reviews for the 2026 NFL Draft Class
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Championships are Won in July
I often get asked "how do you watch that many prospects" once someone learns that i study 75-90 prospects each draft cycle. The answer? I start early. July is the prime time to log summer scouting rep...
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July 8, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Championships are Won in July
A few reflections from my initial 27 summer scouting reviews for the 2026 NFL Draft Class
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A few reflections from my initial 27 summer scouting reviews for the 2026 NFL Draft Class
www.rookiebigboard.com/championship...
I wasn’t sold on LaNorris Sellers before putting together his film review
Now I’m all in 👇
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Now I’m all in 👇
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LaNorris Sellers: A Championship Caliber Prospect
I will be honest, I did not want to end up here. It is a tired narrative: fantasy analyst who studies rookies gets excited about a super athletic young quarterback. It would make for a spicier narrati...
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July 2, 2025 at 2:32 PM
I wasn’t sold on LaNorris Sellers before putting together his film review
Now I’m all in 👇
www.rookiebigboard.com/lanorri/
Now I’m all in 👇
www.rookiebigboard.com/lanorri/
Returning from some new-dad downtime with a fun new resource
The Rookie Big Board now has a FREE newsletter covering Dynasty, Devy, CFF and in-depth reports on the 2026 NFL Draft class
www.rookiebigboard.com
The Rookie Big Board now has a FREE newsletter covering Dynasty, Devy, CFF and in-depth reports on the 2026 NFL Draft class
www.rookiebigboard.com
Rookie Big Board
Championship Winning Rookie, Devy and Dynasty Analysis
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June 30, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Returning from some new-dad downtime with a fun new resource
The Rookie Big Board now has a FREE newsletter covering Dynasty, Devy, CFF and in-depth reports on the 2026 NFL Draft class
www.rookiebigboard.com
The Rookie Big Board now has a FREE newsletter covering Dynasty, Devy, CFF and in-depth reports on the 2026 NFL Draft class
www.rookiebigboard.com
The FIRST post NFL Draft Rookie Mock Draft!
48 picks! Reacting to landing spots, breaking down tiers and identifying late round sleepers
w/ @gridironscholar91.bsky.social
youtu.be/iov-sTqG5Qw
48 picks! Reacting to landing spots, breaking down tiers and identifying late round sleepers
w/ @gridironscholar91.bsky.social
youtu.be/iov-sTqG5Qw
The FIRST Post NFL Draft Fantasy Football Rookie Mock Draft
YouTube video by Rookie Big Board Presented by Matt Hicks
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April 26, 2025 at 9:35 PM
The FIRST post NFL Draft Rookie Mock Draft!
48 picks! Reacting to landing spots, breaking down tiers and identifying late round sleepers
w/ @gridironscholar91.bsky.social
youtu.be/iov-sTqG5Qw
48 picks! Reacting to landing spots, breaking down tiers and identifying late round sleepers
w/ @gridironscholar91.bsky.social
youtu.be/iov-sTqG5Qw
My favorite podcast episode to record of the year, providing fantasy analysis and one thing you need to know for all 95 players I’ve watched tape on in the 2025 class
open.spotify.com/episode/43ow...
open.spotify.com/episode/43ow...
95 Things You Need to Know about the 2025 Rookie Class
Rookie Big Board Fantasy Football Podcast · Episode
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April 21, 2025 at 11:24 AM
My favorite podcast episode to record of the year, providing fantasy analysis and one thing you need to know for all 95 players I’ve watched tape on in the 2025 class
open.spotify.com/episode/43ow...
open.spotify.com/episode/43ow...
This is disguising behavior by someone with such a large platform. Pat McAfee is not journalism.
ESPN supporting this and featuring him on Gameday is just another sign of how far the platform has strayed from real sports coverage
ESPN supporting this and featuring him on Gameday is just another sign of how far the platform has strayed from real sports coverage
Five weeks ago, Mary Kate Cornett was a first-year business major dating another Ole Miss student.
Then a spurious claim about her and her boyfriend’s father spread — and was amplified by Pat McAfee, Barstool personalities and others.
http://dlvr.it/TJtKS4
Then a spurious claim about her and her boyfriend’s father spread — and was amplified by Pat McAfee, Barstool personalities and others.
http://dlvr.it/TJtKS4
April 1, 2025 at 4:49 PM
This is disguising behavior by someone with such a large platform. Pat McAfee is not journalism.
ESPN supporting this and featuring him on Gameday is just another sign of how far the platform has strayed from real sports coverage
ESPN supporting this and featuring him on Gameday is just another sign of how far the platform has strayed from real sports coverage
trading away all those leftover Dart and Sanders shares before the draft
April 1, 2025 at 4:46 PM
trading away all those leftover Dart and Sanders shares before the draft
The Rookie Big Board 2025 Rookie Guide V.1 is here!
108 pages of scouting insight, fantasy projection and in-depth analysis from my proven accurate process
78 profiles & insight on 108 prospects! V.2 releases April 28
Available for patrons, join today!
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108 pages of scouting insight, fantasy projection and in-depth analysis from my proven accurate process
78 profiles & insight on 108 prospects! V.2 releases April 28
Available for patrons, join today!
patreon.com/rookiebigboard
March 26, 2025 at 1:27 PM
The Rookie Big Board 2025 Rookie Guide V.1 is here!
108 pages of scouting insight, fantasy projection and in-depth analysis from my proven accurate process
78 profiles & insight on 108 prospects! V.2 releases April 28
Available for patrons, join today!
patreon.com/rookiebigboard
108 pages of scouting insight, fantasy projection and in-depth analysis from my proven accurate process
78 profiles & insight on 108 prospects! V.2 releases April 28
Available for patrons, join today!
patreon.com/rookiebigboard
Starting the day off with an awesome testimonial from the Rookie Big Board Discord 😎
If you want to get ahead of the market too, join us at patreon.com/rookiebigboard
If you want to get ahead of the market too, join us at patreon.com/rookiebigboard
March 25, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Starting the day off with an awesome testimonial from the Rookie Big Board Discord 😎
If you want to get ahead of the market too, join us at patreon.com/rookiebigboard
If you want to get ahead of the market too, join us at patreon.com/rookiebigboard
as we rapidly approach the NFL Draft I want to extend an open offer to anyone looking for a guest on their show
I am happy to talk about the the 81 players (and counting) in the 2025 class I have evaluated and their impact on the fantasy landscape
Message me or comment!
I am happy to talk about the the 81 players (and counting) in the 2025 class I have evaluated and their impact on the fantasy landscape
Message me or comment!
March 20, 2025 at 1:47 PM
as we rapidly approach the NFL Draft I want to extend an open offer to anyone looking for a guest on their show
I am happy to talk about the the 81 players (and counting) in the 2025 class I have evaluated and their impact on the fantasy landscape
Message me or comment!
I am happy to talk about the the 81 players (and counting) in the 2025 class I have evaluated and their impact on the fantasy landscape
Message me or comment!
The start of a great guest series!
On the latest RotoViz Overtime Podcast, @theffeducator.bsky.social joined Shawn Siegele and I discuss the Rookie RB class......
🤔Is Your Favorite Rookie RB A Guaranteed STAR?🤔
Now available on all podcast players and the RotoViz YouTube channel!
🤔Is Your Favorite Rookie RB A Guaranteed STAR?🤔
Now available on all podcast players and the RotoViz YouTube channel!
March 19, 2025 at 12:05 AM
The start of a great guest series!
Had a blast mock drafting with @amazehayes.bsky.social 💪
Took a deep dive into draft strategy from the 1.04 and 1.10 slots 👀
Always happy to jump on and talk rookies, if anyone is looking for a video/podcast guest 👏
youtu.be/PD60U1GxeuY
Took a deep dive into draft strategy from the 1.04 and 1.10 slots 👀
Always happy to jump on and talk rookies, if anyone is looking for a video/podcast guest 👏
youtu.be/PD60U1GxeuY
A 2025 Dynasty Rookie Mock Draft! (with Matt Hicks!)
YouTube video by Dynasty League Football
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March 18, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Had a blast mock drafting with @amazehayes.bsky.social 💪
Took a deep dive into draft strategy from the 1.04 and 1.10 slots 👀
Always happy to jump on and talk rookies, if anyone is looking for a video/podcast guest 👏
youtu.be/PD60U1GxeuY
Took a deep dive into draft strategy from the 1.04 and 1.10 slots 👀
Always happy to jump on and talk rookies, if anyone is looking for a video/podcast guest 👏
youtu.be/PD60U1GxeuY
very few foods hit like the first burger on the grill of the season
March 16, 2025 at 9:58 PM
very few foods hit like the first burger on the grill of the season
Travis Hunter isn't the only guy who can play both ways
March 10, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Travis Hunter isn't the only guy who can play both ways
starting to feel like if the Pats want to add a star WR, they are going to have to draft him
Chris Godwin back to Bucs 3 years 66M chance to make 24 deal done by tory dandy. 44M guaranteed at signing.
March 10, 2025 at 4:31 PM
starting to feel like if the Pats want to add a star WR, they are going to have to draft him
still plan for KC to use a Top 100 pick on a RB
RB Elijah Mitchell to the Kansas City Chiefs on a 1-year deal (Schefter)
March 10, 2025 at 4:30 PM
still plan for KC to use a Top 100 pick on a RB