Why Raiders WR Malik Benson might be fantasy’s biggest rookie bargain
Malik Benson, a sixth-round pick by the Las Vegas Raiders, is being overlooked in fantasy football discussions. Despite the rarity of sixth-round wide receivers making an impact, Benson has the potential to break through in a weak receiving corps. With an average draft position of WR128, he could be a valuable addition for fantasy managers willing to take a chance on him.
- ▪The Raiders selected WR Malik Benson in the sixth round of the NFL draft.
- ▪Benson is in an ideal position to gain fantasy relevance due to the unproven nature of the Raiders' receiving corps.
- ▪He currently has a WR128 average draft position, indicating that many fantasy managers are not paying attention to him.
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