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Fantasy Football: The Top 5 Rookie Wide Receivers for 2018
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4. Anthony Miller, Chicago Bears

ADP: Undrafted

Projected Fantasy Points: 65.00 (WR82)

Outside of playing in the same collegiate conference, Anthony Miller has little in common with Sutton. At 5'11", he's poised to do more work in short-yardage areas and in the slot, much like his player comparison, Victor Cruz.

Similar to Sutton, though, Miller produced big numbers in his final two seasons at the collegiate level. In his junior and senior seasons at Memphis, Miller put up a total of 191 catches, 2,898 receiving yards and 32 touchdowns. His 37 career touchdown receptions are first in American Conference history and 37th in NCAA history.

After being selected with the 51st pick, it would be surprising if Miller didn't play a substantial role in the Chicago Bears' passing offense. While depth charts are by no means official this early, all signs point to Miller starting the season as the team's third wideout, behind free-agent signees Allen Robinson and Taylor Gabriel but ahead of the oft-injured Kevin White.

Miller's 2018 projections -- 39 catches (66 targets), 491 yards and 2.7 scores -- are well beyond those of Sutton despite a lower ADP in both dynasty and rookie-only drafts. He's currently free in standard redraft formats and stands as a late-round value in best-ball leagues.

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