Fantasy fans all know the names of the top rookies selected in the 2021 NFL Draft, including Trevor Lawrence, Najee Harris, Ja'Marr Chase, and Kyle Pitts (to name a few), but what about the lesser-known players? Many of them might not impact the stat sheets as rookies, but there are many players out there who could push for bigger roles in their second NFL seasons and beyond. That's big for fantasy managers in dynasty leagues looking for that next hidden gem in their draft.
With that in mind, here’s a look at some of the rookies who are unlikely to become huge contributors in 2021 but could emerge into valuable fantasy assets in the near future.