It's June and soon to be July, so guess what is about to come across your social media feeds, 24/7, non-stop? Rookies. Specifically, rookie training camp highlights. 

Not that football highlights are a bad thing, but get ready for everyone to become Twitter experts on the technical aspects of a five-yard catch or a three-yard run in shorts and t-shirts.

Either way, before that bombardment happens, it’s a good time to sharpen our rookie fantasy football knowledge (and historical performances) with some Trivia.

Today's topic: Top rookie fantasy performers of the last decade.

You can find the answers at the very bottom of the article. Feel free to cheat. It’s the only reason I passed High School Chemistry.

Fantasy Football Trivia: Top Rookie Performers Over the Last Decade

  1. Since 2016, there have been four Rookie RBs who have managed seasons of 300.0 or more fantasy points in full-PPR scoring. Name them (and the years!).
     
  2. Since 2019, only two rookie RBs have posted six or more games with 20+ fantasy points (PPR) in their rookie season. Name those two RBs.
     
  3. Over the past decade, there have been 11 rookie WRs who have gone for 75+ receptions and 900+ yards in their rookie seasons. Nine of them have come since 2021. Who are they?
     
  4. Only two rookie QBs have ever topped 40+ fantasy points in a single game. Both rookie performances have come over the last decade. Name the players and the years/games.
     
  5. Since 2016, there have only been three instances of rookie QBs scoring 300.0+ fantasy points in a full season. Two of them happened last season. Name all three players.
     
  6. The first rookie RB to be taken off the board in the actual NFL draft has a solid history of performing for fantasy. Six of the last 10 finished as RB9 or higher. Name the only two RBs taken as the first RB in the NFL draft (with 100+ carries) to finish outside the top-20 RBs in full PPR scoring in their first season as a pro.
     
  7. Since 2015, only five Rookie TEs have managed to score six or more TDs in their rookie season. Name those five TEs and, for a bonus, name the three who managed 7+ TDs as a rookie (Hint: Brock Bowers is not on this list!).
     
  8. Since 2015, there have been two games with 50.0 or more fantasy points (PPR) posted by an RB. One of them was by a rookie. Name the rookie RB and the game.
     
  9. Rookie Kickers have done well of late. Over the past decade, three rookie kickers have ended the season in the top five in fantasy scoring at their position. All three instances have come over the past five seasons (or after 2018). Name those three players.
     
  10. For the true Kicker aficionados. Name the one rookie kicker, over the last decade, who led his position in scoring for the season.

Answer Key 

  1. Ezekiel Elliott (2016), Alvin Kamara (2017), Saquon Barkley (2018), and Najee Harris (2021)
     
  2. Najee Harris (7 games in 2021), Jahmyr Gibbs (6 games in 2023)
     
  3. 2016: Michael Thomas, 2020: Justin Jefferson, 2021: Ja’Marr Chase, Amon-Ra St. Brown, Jaylen Waddle, 2022: Garrett Wilson, 2023: Rashee Rice, Puka Nacua, 2024: Ladd McConkey, Malik Nabers, Brian Thomas
     
  4. Josh Allen 41.5 points 12/30/2018 vs Miami, C.J. Stroud 41.8 points on 11/5/2023 vs Tampa Bay
     
  5. Justin Herbert (2020), Jayden Daniels (2024), Bo Nix (2024)
     
  6. Clyde Edwards-Helaire (2020: 22nd overall PPR), Josh Jacobs (2019: 21st overall PPR)
     
  7. Sam LaPorta (2023 - 10), Hunter Henry (2016 - 8), Pat Freiermuth (7 - 2021), OJ Howard (2017 - 6), Evan Engram (2017 - 6)
     
  8. De’Von Achane 51.3 points 9/24/2023 vs. Denver
     
  9. Matt Gay (4th in 2019), Tyler Bass (3rd in 2020), Brandon Aubrey (1st in 2023)
     
  10. Brandon Aubrey (1st in 2023)