RBs Moreno, Wells, Brown headline top fantasy rookies in 2009 class

Published: Jul 07, 2009 at 04:29 AM

Michael Fabiano

The 2008 season proved that rookies can make a significant impact in fantasy football.

Matt Forte, Chris Johnson, Matt Ryan and Steve Slaton were just a few of the players to come out of the collegiate ranks and shine at the NFL level. While it will be hard for the same number of rookies to make a similar splash, owners still need to know which players have the best chance to see a prominent role next season.

Here's a look at 10 rookies who will have their names called in most fantasy drafts.

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