1.14 Minnesota Fats — WR Rueben Randle

In the real world: Randle, drafted by the Giants at the end of Round 2 in the NFL Draft, will replace free agent departure Mario Manningham in New York. He's got great size (6'4”), and according to KC Joyner, had very good YPA averages at LSU despite having to play with two QB's (Jarrett Lee and Jordan Jefferson) who were limited enough that they didn't fully earn the trust of their offensive coaches. NFL Films' Greg Cosell likens him to Hakeem Nicks. Also, Victor Cruz becomes a restricted free agent next year, and Nicks himself could leave the Big Apple in two years (barring a contract extension).
In the TUFF world: The Fats won their first TUFF Bowl title behind great performances from players like QB Matthew Stafford, WRs Calvin Johnson and Laurent Robinson, and RBs Steven Jackson and Darren Sproles. They begin their first title defense with Randle, and he will certainly fortify their WR depth as he develops behind Johnson, Robinson and Anquan Boldin. They would have loved to have taken a long-term replacement for Jackson, but passed on LaMichael James.

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