Todd Gurley: Potential Landing Spots

-Gurley is an exceptional talent

In a little over a month from now, the NFL Draft will kickoff away from Radio City Music Hall for the first time ever. Instead the draft will be located in the Auditorium Theatre in Chicago, where several future fantasy stars are set to be matched up with their new homes.

This is where fantasy titles are won in dynasty/keeper leagues. Some rookies end up being busts (see Bishop Sankey), while others end up being cornerstones of fantasy teams (Odell Beckham Jr.). Last year's draft was heavy on top WRs, this draft is heavy on top RBs. One of those top RBs is Georgia's Todd Gurley. Gurley is expected to go in the top three of fantasy rookie/free agent drafts. Some experts like Rotoworld's Josh Norris have Gurley as high as 5th overall among all draft prospects!

A player of Gurley's immense talent is unlikely to fall far in the draft. Here are some spots I think he could land.

(1.17) San Diego Chargers

Ryan Mathews has officially taken his talents to Philadelphia, and while Branden Oliver did play well in 2014, the Chargers seem like a team that might spend this pick on a luxury like Gurley. Gurley could be the fantasy superstar Chargers fans have been waiting to succeed since LaDainian Tomlinson.

(1.27) Dallas Cowboys

It is no secret that DeMarco Murray also took his talents to Philadelphia in a shock move sure to heat up the NFC East rivalry. This leaves a gaping hole at RB for the Cowboys, who have the NFL's most dominant OL. The Cowboys are likely to take a RB in this draft, and whichever rookie that is, he'll be a fantasy stud right away. Gurley in Dallas would be a match made in heaven.

(2.03) Oakland Raiders

The Raiders finally have a QB to build around with Derek Carr, but are lacking options at all the skill positions. Latavius Murray looked very good at times in 2014, but the Raiders don't sound completely sold on the idea of making him the #1 RB. Gurley could find himself being the RB to open up the passing game in Oakland.

(2.05) New York Jets

Saying the Jets offense needs help is a bit of an understatement. Chris Ivory is a decent RB, but none of the Jets RBs impressed in 2014. Gurley has the potential to be the centerpiece of an NFL offense. Could Gurley be the starting point for the Bowles' era in New York?

(2.10) Atlanta Falcons 

The Falcons cut Steven Jackson recently, and Jackson is pleading his case for workhorse backs to continue to have a place in the NFL. The Falcons should use his advice and select Gurley to be the workhorse RB the Falcons need to get that Atlanta offense back to elite levels. The OL needs help, but this would be a good spot for Gurley.

No matter who selects Gurley, the former Bulldog figures to be a good bet for fantasy stardom despite his ACL injury. I know for certain Gurley is likely to go 1.01 in the CRFL, and just might in fantasy leagues everywhere.

I'll have more posts on the NFL draft and other fantasy related things in the coming months.