Field Yates Hypes Trey Benson's Fantasy Value and Hails Marvin Harrison Jr. as ROY

ESPN's Field Yates made his predictions for how a handful of rookies will perform in their first year in the NFL.

The analyst believes former Florida State running back Trey Benson brings the best fantasy value of any midround pick in this year's draft class. The Arizona Cardinals selected Benson in the third round of the draft.

"Fantasy value does not mean that the player is guaranteed to have a major role starting in Week 1, but I think Benson will make a mark this season in the Cardinals' backfield," Yates wrote. "On top of being an explosive runner with very good tackle-forcing ability, he is a useful pass-catcher, too, having averaged more than 11.4 yards per catch in 2023."

Benson had an outstanding career with the Seminoles. He notched back-to-back seasons with 900-plus rushing yards, picking up 905 yards and 14 touchdowns in 2023. He can hurt teams through the air, as well, as evidenced by his 227 receiving yards and a touchdown on 20 receptions last year.

Yates had high praise for another Cardinals draft pick, tabbing Ohio State standout Marvin Harrison Jr. as the frontrunner for Offensive Rookie of the Year. The Cardinals took the star receiver with the No. 4 pick in the draft.

"The most pro-ready prospect in the class landed in a perfect spot to play a massive role right away," Yates wrote. "The [Kyler] Murray-to-Harrison connection should be terrific the second the two are on the field together."

Harrison was arguably the best receiver in college football over the last two years. He had more than 1,200 yards in each of his final two seasons with the Buckeyes and picked up 14 touchdowns in 2022 and 2023.

He is also walking into a situation that could allow him to thrive early on. He has a quality quarterback in Kyler Murray and is likely to be Arizona's No. 1 receiving option out of the gate, meaning it could be a big rookie year for Harrison.

If Yates' predictions for the two rookies are correct, it could mean a successful year for the Cardinals after they missed the postseason in back-to-back seasons.