Jalen Hurts, A.J. Brown, DeVonta Smith, Saquon Barkley and Jake Elliott rank high in ESPN PPR formats; projected early picks in upcoming fantasy drafts

Jalen Hurts, despite what was considered a less productive year in 2023, averaged 21.0 fantasy points per game, ranking as the second-highest player in PPR formats on ESPN. A.J. Brown, the team's lead with 1,456 yards, and DeVonta Smith, who finished up the year as the 19th-best wide receiver in fantasy football, are expected to be early selections in upcoming fantasy drafts. Meanwhile, Saquon Barkley, after his 1,242 yards and 10 scores in 14 games for his previous team last year, appears to be a first-round pick in fantasy drafts. Lastly, Jake Elliott, who tied as the fourth-most productive fantasy football kicker last season, is projected to be selected in the early 16th round in future fantasy drafts.