NFL Draft 2011: Cam Newton, Andrew Luck and Other Fantasy Football Prospects

With the fantasy football playoffs over in most standard leagues, it's never too early to begin thinking about which incoming rookies can contribute in 2011.

If you're looking for some solid fantasy football sleepers heading into next season, this group of guys deserves serious consideration.

Andrew Luck, QB

Yes, he's going to land in Carolina, but make no mistake, Luck is not the next Jimmy Clausen.

While there are several holes on the team (most noticeably along the offensive line), Luck should have no problem stepping in and finding success.

Mark Ingram, RB

Ingram is going to be the feature back wherever he lands, and this bulldozer wants to make every NFL team regret bypassing him in the draft.

While he won't be much more than a flex play at first, there is serious RB1 potential here.

A.J. Green, WR

Some are calling him the best wide receiver prospect in the draft since Randy Moss.

Well, let's hope it's the Randy Moss of old, because that's the one fantasy football owners know and love dearly. Green should be targeted often in every single game and could even make Calvin Johnson kind of noise in his inaugural campaign.

Cam Newton, QB

He's going to be running the show for whomever selects him, and he was far too prolific in college to not have success at the next level.

While it could be a little bumpy in the early going, Newton makes for a great dynasty league stash with an eye toward QB1 status at the onset of 2012.

Julio Jones, WR

Although his hands are a bit inconsistent, he's an elite player. The definition of a playmaker, Jones has the ability to turn any ball thrown his way into an incredible touchdown.

If he can avoid a bout with the dropsies, he's going to make owners very happy as a backup wide receiver whose role will grow with every week of the season.

Ryan Mallett, QB

Mallett lives for the spotlight, and he'll be underneath it in every single NFL start. If he winds up on a team that trusts him to start immediately, he could be a very sneaky selection.

If he's forced to hold the clipboard for a year, look to take him toward the back end of your keeper draft and just hang on for the long haul. This kid has a real shot to make it big.