5 Reasons to Draft Robert Griffin III in Your Fantasy Football League

Thanks to the ultra-hyped NFL draft, from the months of January to April, we learned everything about Robert Griffin III. 

We learned he was more than a scrambling phenom. We learned how he held academics in high regard. We learned about his Superman socks.

What those months of immense publicity didn't tell us is his viability as a fantasy football option in the NFL. After being drafted as the No. 2 overall selection by the Washington Redskins, many have looked ahead to his professional future, but here are the precise reasons as to why you must draft him in your fantasy football league in 2012. 

He's a Pocket Passer

First and foremost, RG3 is a pocket passer. He's got the poise and peripheral awareness to calmly stand in the pocket and deliver the football down the field. 

What's more is the way he delivers those passes.

Griffin III has a fantastically quick release, a cannon for an arm and demonstrated ridiculous accuracy during college. 

He completed 72.4 percent of this passes with the Baylor Bears in 2011, and he played in one of the most vertical passing offenses in Division I. 

RG3 should be, if nothing else, am extremely efficient passer in 2012 with the Redskins. 

He's Quite the Scrambler

As is evidenced in the video, Griffin III's athletic ability is astounding. His acceleration and straight-line speed are among the best in the league at the quarterback position. 

He ran an official 4.41 in the 40-yard dash at this year's combine, and he ran for over 2,200 yards with 33 touchdowns as a collegian. 

Though he isn't nearly as tall or built like Cam Newton, who set a new precedent for rookie quarterback's fantasy potential in 2011, Griffin III is even more laterally explosive and can make just as many defenders miss in the open field. 

RG3 will score you points in many ways this season. 

Mike Shanahan's His Coach

Though the Redskins have struggled offensively in Mike Shanahan's first two years as head coach, he's known for his offensive mind. 

It'll be surprising if the iconic coach can't maximize the potential of a quarterback who is as immensely talented as Griffin III. 

He'll utilize a variety of spread formations similar to the ones Griffin III ran in college, and he'll implement more traditional looks to confuse opposing defenses. 

Coaching John Elway and Steve Young definitely showed him how to successfully utilize a mobile quarterback with a great arm. 

He's Got Respectable Receiving Weapons

Last year, the Redskins' receiving corps didn't exactly scare anyone. Jabar Gaffney had a respectable 68-catch, 947-yard campaign, but he faded as the season progressed. Santana Moss had one of his worst professional seasons, but that was mostly due to the bad quarterback play. 

Outside of those two, the receiving options were far from threatening. 

So, in true Redskins form, the team added pieces in free agency. Indianapolis Colts wideout Pierre Garcon was signed, as was San Francisco 49ers receiver Josh Morgan. 

While the unit isn't top-notch, Washington now has a few players who can stretch the defense down the field. 

Griffin III certainly won't be starved for pass-catching options in 2012. 

He Has Versatile Running Backs

Versatile running backs can be the best friends of rookie quarterbacks. Not only can they take pressure off the passing game by picking up major chunks of yardage on the ground, but their ability to make big plays after simple checkdowns can boost confidence and statistics of young signal-callers. 

Incumbent starter Roy Helu Jr. enjoyed an underrated 2011, rushing for 640 yards while reeling in 49 passes for 379 yards as a rookie. 

Tim Hightower, though recovering from an ACL tear, has proven to be a steady zone runner when healthy. Even former sixth-round pick Evan Royster had back-to-back 100-yard rushing games to end the 2011 season. 

Don't be stunned if Shanahan uses a stable of backs in 2012, all underrated but versatile guys who will help RG3 stay as efficient as possible.