2009 Fantasy Football Player Profile-Hakeem Nicks

WR Hakeem Nicks, New York Giants

2008 Stats: N/A
Projected 2009 Stats: 47 receptions, 472 receiving yards,  4 TDs
Projected Fantasy Round: 10th Round
Wide Receivers to be picked ahead of Hakeem Nicks: Reggie Wayne, Terrell Owens, Randy Moss, etc.

Fantasy Outlook:

Why you should draft Hakeem Nicks:  Nicks is a big wideout that has great hands when he elects to concentrate.  Therefore, he will be in line to try to replace Plaxico Burress as the G-Men’s key red zone target.  Look for Eli Manning to get more familiar with Nicks as the season progresses. 

Why you may want to stay away from drafting Hakeem Nicks: Nicks resembles Kevin Hardy in a lot of ways, and Hardy was only able to amass nine receptions all of last season for the Buffalo Bills.  In addition, the Giants will be more of a running team in 2009, which should limit the amount of targets for Nicks. 

Bottom Line: Nicks has all the tools to be a star in the NFL.  However, in terms of fantasy football, he only warrants consideration in keeper leagues at this stage of his career.