RotoWire Top 150: Chris Liss Ranks the Top 150 Players Overall

RotoWire Top 150: Chris Liss Ranks the Top 150 Players Overall

This article is part of our 2010 Fantasy Football Draft Kit series.

Here are my initial rankings for a standard league (1-QB, 2-RB, 3-WR, 1-TE, 1-K, 1-D; 3/6 TDs, 20/10 yardage) as of June 30. We advise using one of our customized scoring systems for your overall rankings: custom straight draft rankings, Dollar values for auctions or draft software. We highly recommend using RotoWire's draft software for overall rankings and during your draft.
RankPlayerPosTeamComment
1Chris JohnsonRBTENExplosive big-play machine set all-time mark with 2,509 yards from scrimmage
2Adrian PetersonRBMINQuietly caught 43 passes and scored 18 TDs; needs to hold onto the rock
3Maurice Jones-DrewRBJAC312 carries, 53 receptions, 16 TD shows he's up to carrying full load
4Ray RiceRBBAL78 receptions, 2041 yards from scrimmage; not much goal-line work, though
5Michael TurnerRBATLNFL's prototype power runner, plus long speed, but doesn't catch passes
6Frank GoreRBSFAll-purpose workhorse in improving offense; needs to stay healthy
7Rashard MendenhallRBPITPower back with speed and good hands should have bigger role
8Andre JohnsonWRHOUSize/speed monster heavily targeted in top-notch passing attack; underused near goal line
9Randy MossWRNEAging all-time great still among the elite
10Shonn GreeneRBNYJSpeedy power back broke out during playoffs. Runs behind elite offensive line
11Ryan MathewsRBSDRookie steps into ideal situation - top-notch offense, RB-friendly coach
12Larry FitzgeraldWRARZTalented
Here are my initial rankings for a standard league (1-QB, 2-RB, 3-WR, 1-TE, 1-K, 1-D; 3/6 TDs, 20/10 yardage) as of June 30. We advise using one of our customized scoring systems for your overall rankings: custom straight draft rankings, Dollar values for auctions or draft software. We highly recommend using RotoWire's draft software for overall rankings and during your draft.
RankPlayerPosTeamComment
1Chris JohnsonRBTENExplosive big-play machine set all-time mark with 2,509 yards from scrimmage
2Adrian PetersonRBMINQuietly caught 43 passes and scored 18 TDs; needs to hold onto the rock
3Maurice Jones-DrewRBJAC312 carries, 53 receptions, 16 TD shows he's up to carrying full load
4Ray RiceRBBAL78 receptions, 2041 yards from scrimmage; not much goal-line work, though
5Michael TurnerRBATLNFL's prototype power runner, plus long speed, but doesn't catch passes
6Frank GoreRBSFAll-purpose workhorse in improving offense; needs to stay healthy
7Rashard MendenhallRBPITPower back with speed and good hands should have bigger role
8Andre JohnsonWRHOUSize/speed monster heavily targeted in top-notch passing attack; underused near goal line
9Randy MossWRNEAging all-time great still among the elite
10Shonn GreeneRBNYJSpeedy power back broke out during playoffs. Runs behind elite offensive line
11Ryan MathewsRBSDRookie steps into ideal situation - top-notch offense, RB-friendly coach
12Larry FitzgeraldWRARZTalented enough to thrive even without Kurt Warner
13Calvin JohnsonWRDETInjuries and triple teams derailed season; sky's still the limit for freak among freaks
14Miles AustinWRDALNFL's best fantasy receiver over final 12 weeks
15Jamaal CharlesRBKCChris Johnson light in season's second half; Thomas Jones will cut into workload
16Steven JacksonRBSTLPower runner with burst and good hands, but injury history and poor offense
17Drew BreesQBNOPlays in the ideal system and ideal environment; highest floor among QBs
18Aaron RodgersQBGBRushing ability, huge arm give Rodgers highest ceiling among QBs
19Brandon MarshallWRMIAHuge wideout will be heavily targeted in Miami - recovering from hip surgery, though
20Chris WellsRBARZShowed power and speed down the stretch; needs to stay healthy
21Ryan GrantRBGBReliable workhorse in elite offense
22DeAngelo WilliamsRBCARElite talent would be top five were it not for Jonathan Stewart
23Peyton ManningQBINDSafest pick on the board and has more weapons than in years past
24Greg JenningsWRGBReliable home-run threat for Aaron Rogers
25Steve SmithWRCARRare elite receiver under six feet, had excellent chemistry with Matt Moore
26Roddy WhiteWRATLOpportunity increased last year, but efficiency declined
27Cedric BensonRBCINWorkhorse back should tote the rock another 300 times
28Anquan BoldinWRBALBest per game receiving avg. (79.2) of all time. Now Joe Flacco's No. 1 target
29Sidney RiceWRMINBroke out last year with Brett Favre under center; drop 10 spots if Favre retires
30Reggie WayneWRINDPolished pro is still Peyton's favorite target, even in red zone. Lacks explosiveness
31Tony RomoQBDALDallas loaded with weapons. Romo knows how to make good use of them
32Tom BradyQBNEAnother year removed from knee surgery, should be even sharper in 2010
33Jahvid BestRBDETDynamic rookie back should start for improving offense; needs to prove durability
34Pierre ThomasRBNOPer-play star in ideal system, but was underused in 2009
35Knowshon MorenoRBDENNew power-running scheme should suit Moreno's style
36Marques ColstonWRNOTop target in Saints passing offense, but has to share the wealth
37Philip RiversQBSDWould be top-3 QB but for Norv Turner's run-first philosophy
38Vincent JacksonWRSDBig, fast target in top offense; yields red-zone looks to Gates; could be suspended
39Michael CrabtreeWRSFTop prospect could take leap to stardom in Year 2
40DeSean JacksonWRPHI10 catches of 40-yards plus last year will be hard to repeat
41Matt SchaubQBHOU4,770 passing yards last year was sixth-highest total ever
42LeSean McCoyRBPHIFeature back in strong offense; could yield carries at the goal line
43Jonathan StewartRBCARBruising power back would be top-5 but for DeAngelo Williams
44Antonio GatesTESDRed-zone monster delivers every year
45Ronnie BrownRBMIAAlmost always produces when healthy; rarely healthy for long
46Vernon DavisTESFBig-time breakout for league's most athletic tight end
47Dallas ClarkTEIND100 catches, 1,106 yards and 10 TDs from tight end spot last year
48Mike Sims-WalkerWRJACTop target on a team that's likely to throw more, thanks to poor defense
49Robert MeachemWRNOBetter than Colston during season's second half
50Brandon JacobsRBNYGKnee injury derailed 2009, but how much shelf life for 265-pound back?
51Joseph AddaiRBINDNothing special, but well-rounded and great fit for Colts offense
52Felix JonesRBDALUpside is off the charts, but can he hold up under anything close to full load?
53Matt ForteRBCHIHealthier now, but Chester Taylor looms as good fit in Martz' scheme
54Steven SmithWRNYGFirst-rate possession receiver has the trust of Eli Manning
55Hakeem NicksWRNYGBig-play receiver showed explosion as a rookie
56Dwayne BoweWRKC2009 was a lost year, but still a good red-zone threat and team's likely No. 1 target
57Ben TateRBHOURookie will battle Steve Slaton and Arian Foster for touches in top offense
58Marion BarberRBDALWill back up injury prone Felix Jones and get goal-line work
59Montario HardestyRBCLEWill battle Jerome Harrison for touches; could start immediately
60Chad OchocincoWRCINNo longer an elite receiver and few red-zone looks, but still useful
61Pierre GarconWRINDPeyton Manning's big-play receiver
62Jay CutlerQBCHIMike Martz's arrival removes the ceiling on elite talent; must cut down on picks
63Jermichael FinleyTEGBShould be a monster in Green Bay's offense if he can stay healthy
64Brent CelekTEPHIHeavily targeted, polished receiver in pass-first offense with no other red-zone threat
65Kellen WinslowTETBOnly game in town; produced even in terrible conditions last year
66Jason WittenTEDALOne of many options, but still heavily targeted and trusted by Tony Romo
67Justin ForsettRBSEAEarly favorite to start with LenDale White cut, and Leon Washington recovering
68Antonio BryantWRCINPhysical wideout should be Carson Palmer's top red-zone target
69Michael BushRBOAKPower back is team's top option between the tackles and near the goal line
70C.J. SpillerRBBUFExplosive game breaker, but in bad environment and sharing touches with Jackson/Lynch
71Steve SlatonRBHOUDynamic runner/receiver if healthy; competing for carries with Tate and Foster
72Ahmad BradshawRBNYGGiants' best back last year; faster, shiftier and better receiver than Jacobs
73Lee EvansWRBUFOnly game in town again now that T.O. is gone
74Braylon EdwardsWRNYJNo problem getting open deep; just needs to hold onto the ball
75Hines WardWRPITTurned back the clock last two years, but without Big Ben for at least four games
76Percy HarvinWRMINVersatile all-around weapon, but plenty of competition for touches in Minnesota
77Jeremy MaclinWRPHIPlaymaking deep threat opposite DeSean Jackson
78Donovan McNabbQBWASLeaves pass-happy system, but Mike Shanahan is no slouch for offense, either
79Kenny BrittWRTENBig target should be Titans' No. 1 receiver
80Dez BryantWRDALSuperstar talent with some personal baggage lands in good passing environment
81Darren McFaddenRBOAKInjuries and upright running style put former top prospect's future in doubt
82Donald BrownRBINDJoseph Addai's backup should see significant work
83Fred JacksonRBBUFWill split work with C.J. Spiller and possibly Marshawn Lynch
84Santana MossWRWASFinally gets to play with an above-average quarterback
85T.J. HoushmandzadehWRSEAPossession receiver on a team in transition
86Donald DriverWRGBTurned 35 this past winter, but can still get down the field
87Eli ManningQBNYGComing off career year, and developing wide
88Chris ChambersWRKCBig second half in Kansas City, but Dwayne Bowe was out
89Mike WallaceWRPITDeep threat will start opposite Hines Ward
90Devin AromashoduWRCHIJay Cutler's big-play receiver down the stretch; team's No. 3 option at press time
91Devin ThomasWRWASHas all the physical tools; finally has a good quarterback, too
92Devin HesterWRCHIQuick, speedy receiver a good fit for Mike Martz' offense
93Johnny KnoxWRCHIFastest player on the Bears - slated to start opposite Hester at press time
94Tony GonzalezTEATLStill getting it done at age 34
95Zach MillerTEOAKReliable producer in terrible environment, but gets a QB upgrade
96Joe FlaccoQBBALFinally has a legit No. 1 receiver to go along with Derrick Mason and Ray Rice
97Kevin KolbQBPHIShowed signs last year; has keys to pass-happy, playmaker-rich offense
98Owen DanielsTEHOUWas top-3 TE before tearing ACL in Week 8; should be ready for the season
99Jerome HarrisonRBCLEExploded down the stretch; will battle Hardesty for carries
100Clinton PortisRBWASOne-time star has lots of miles and competition for carries
101Chester TaylorRBCHIGood fit for Martz' offense; will push Matt Forte for carries
102Brett FavreQBMINLikely to return after ankle surgery; will turn 41 this fall
103Mohamed MassaquoiWRCLEBrowns No. 1 receiver if such a thing could be said to exist
104Julian EdelmanWRNEWes Welker-lite with less quickness, but more strength; big role early as slot man
105Terrell OwensWRFAStill beat defenses deep last year with five catches of 40-plus; unsigned at press time
106Derrick MasonWRBALRelegated to No. 2 with Anquan Boldin in town
107Austin CollieWRIND17 catches, 241 yards, 2 TD in 2009 playoffs - should have a significant role
108Steve BreastonWRARZSlated to start opposite Larry Fitzgerald with Boldin gone
109Malcom FloydWRSDYet another big, fast receiver in San Diego; should start opposite V. Jackson
110Santonio HolmesWRNYJSuspended four games, but could be Jets' No. 1 target upon return
111Matt RyanQBATLCould take the leap in Year 3, but plays for run-first team
112Jerricho CotcheryWRNYJReliable receiver will remain in the mix
113John CarlsonTESEAQuality pass-catching TE could see more work under new regime
114Greg OlsenTECHIBig-time upside, but Martz didn't typically use the TE in season's past
115Visanthe ShiancoeTEMINRed-zone specialist averaged nine TD past two years; downgrade if Favre retires
116Heath MillerTEPITQuietly had 76 catches for 789 yards and six scores
117Thomas JonesRBKCShould see goal-line work at the very least in KC
118Ricky WilliamsRBMIA33-year old back will share carries with injury prone Ronnie Brown
119Reggie BushRBNOWill be involved, but Pierre Thomas is the team's star back
120Laurence MaroneyRBNEOur best guess for the top option in New England's murky backfield
121Cadillac WilliamsRBTBMiraculously returned after multiple knee surgeries; dealing with subpar offense
122Kevin WalterWRHOUWill see single coverage often opposite Andre Johnson
123Jabar GaffneyWRDENHuge game in Week 17 last year; in the running for No. 1 Denver receiver
124Arrelious BennWRTBBig, fast rookie has chance to be Tampa's No. 1 out of the gate
125Roy WilliamsWRDALAn afterthought with the Dez Bryant pick, but still an effective red-zone target
126Donnie AveryWRSTLNeeds to stay healthy, but could be No. 1 for Sam Bradford
127Mario ManninghamWRNYGShowed playmaking ability, but lapses in focus and Nicks' emergence make him NY's No. 3
128Chaz SchilensWROAKSize and speed, but recovering from foot surgery; could be Raiders' No. 1 WR
129Tim HightowerRBARZWill split carries with superior Beanie Wells; caught 63 passes last year
130Marshawn LynchRBBUFNo. 3 back in Buffalo, could be dealt before season starts
131Derrick WardRBTBWill split carries with Cadillac Williams
132Larry JohnsonRBWASOne of several vets in the mix for Redskins tailback job
133Willis McGaheeRBBALGoal-line back on strong offense, but second fiddle to Ray Rice
134Darren SprolesRBSDChange of pace back will spell Ryan Mathews on occasion
135Bernard BerrianWRMINDeep threat was odd man out last year, but upside with Favre if injuries strike
136Torry HoltWRNEDeclining receiver should get a boost from playing with Tom Brady
137Demaryius ThomasWRDENBig, speedy playmaker should be in the mix early on
138Nate BurlesonWRDETBrought in to keep defenses overplaying Calvin Johnson honest
139Earl BennettWRCHIAnyone in the Cutler/Martz offense has upside if things break his way
140Eddie RoyalWRDENOne-team rookie phenom will compete for starting WR role
141Devery HendersonWRNODrew Brees' long-time deep threat likely eclipsed by Robert Meachem
142Laurent RobinsonWRSTLLooked good in camp and early on before breaking leg; should start if healthy
143Arian FosterRBHOUIn the Texans RB mix - was good down the stretch
144Toby GerhartRBMINAdrian Peterson's backup, could see some goal-line carries
145Tashard ChoiceRBDALWill back up the injury-prone Felix Jones and Marion Barber
146Wes WelkerWRNELate-season ACL tear puts early availability in serious doubt
147Julius JonesRBSEAWill compete for touches with Justin Forsett and possibly Leon Washington
148Josh CribbsWRCLEAll-time great returner could see bigger role as runner/receiver in offense
149Anthony GonzalezWRINDSpeedy receiver will be in the mix if healthy
150Darrius Heyward-BeyWROAKReach of 2009 draft; worked hard during offseason, looks good in spring practices


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Chris Liss
Chris Liss was RotoWire's Managing Editor and Host of RotoWire Fantasy Sports Today on Sirius XM radio from 2001-2022.
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