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How to Win the Preseason: 10 Rookies Ready to Rise

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Matt Hicks @theffeducator.bsky.social · Aug 7

Better believe the rookie guide hyped up LaJohntay Wester

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Matt Hicks @theffeducator.bsky.social · Jul 31

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...

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...

5 Fantasy Football RISERS for the 2025 College Football Season

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Matt Hicks @theffeducator.bsky.social · Jul 20

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

YouTube video by Rookie Big Board

Omarion Hampton's 2025 Projection: A Major Value

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Matt Hicks @theffeducator.bsky.social · Jul 19

Surprised he hasn’t jumped up yet!

Matt Hicks @theffeducator.bsky.social · Jul 19

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...

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...

Do NOT Draft these 7 Players in College Fantasy Football

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Matt Hicks @theffeducator.bsky.social · Jul 14

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

YouTube video by Rookie Big Board Presented by Matt Hicks

The Guide to Identifying 2025's Top Freshmen

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Matt Hicks @theffeducator.bsky.social · Jul 13

Just listened to a podcast series on this…we might just be TOO in sync

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Matt Hicks @theffeducator.bsky.social · Jul 13

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...

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...

Championships are Won in July

Matt Hicks @theffeducator.bsky.social · Jul 8

Championships are Won in July

A few reflections from my initial 27 summer scouting reviews for the 2026 NFL Draft Class

www.rookiebigboard.com/championship...

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...

LaNorris Sellers: A Championship Caliber Prospect

Matt Hicks @theffeducator.bsky.social · Jul 2

I wasn’t sold on LaNorris Sellers before putting together his film review

Now I’m all in 👇

www.rookiebigboard.com/lanorri/

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...

Championship Winning Rookie, Devy and Dynasty Analysis

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Matt Hicks @theffeducator.bsky.social · Jun 30

Thanks Colm! Having a second one is a whole new level of chaos but it’s always a blast

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Matt Hicks @theffeducator.bsky.social · Jun 30

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

Rookie Big Board

The FIRST Post NFL Draft Fantasy Football Rookie Mock Draft

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Matt Hicks @theffeducator.bsky.social · Apr 26

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

YouTube video by Rookie Big Board Presented by Matt Hicks

NFL Draft Day 2 : Fantasy Football Impact for Every Selection

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Matt Hicks @theffeducator.bsky.social · Apr 25

Join the RBB as we react to every Day 2 selection

www.youtube.com/live/-Y-RLsV...

YouTube video by Rookie Big Board Presented by Matt Hicks

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95 Things You Need to Know about the 2025 Rookie Class

Matt Hicks @theffeducator.bsky.social · Apr 21

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...

Rookie Big Board Fantasy Football Podcast · Episode

open.spotify.com

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Matt Hicks @theffeducator.bsky.social · Apr 1

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

The Athletic @theathletic.com · Apr 1

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

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Matt Hicks @theffeducator.bsky.social · Apr 1

trading away all those leftover Dart and Sanders shares before the draft

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Matt Hicks @theffeducator.bsky.social · Mar 26

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

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Matt Hicks @theffeducator.bsky.social · Mar 25

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

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Matt Hicks @theffeducator.bsky.social · Mar 20

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!

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Matt Hicks @theffeducator.bsky.social · Mar 19

The start of a great guest series!

Colm Kelly @overtimeireland.bsky.social · Mar 18

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!

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Matt Hicks @theffeducator.bsky.social · Mar 18

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

A 2025 Dynasty Rookie Mock Draft! (with Matt Hicks!)

YouTube video by Dynasty League Football

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Matt Hicks @theffeducator.bsky.social · Mar 17

A perfect comparison 🤣

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Matt Hicks @theffeducator.bsky.social · Mar 16

very few foods hit like the first burger on the grill of the season