Week 8 v. Green Bay Packers
Gerald Everett caught one-of-two targets for negative five yards in the Rams’ Week 7 win over the 49ers. For the season, Everett has been targeted 14 times and he’s caught nine passes for 76 yards with no touchdowns. Ranked as our TE23 for Week 8, avoid him when the Rams host the Packers on Sunday.
Wild Card Round vs. Atlanta Falcons
Gerald Everett caught 3-of-6 targets for 16 yards in the Rams' Week 17 loss to the 49ers. It was the first time in three games the rookie caught a pass and he's clearly an afterthought in Sean McVay's offense. Avoid him in all fantasy formats this weekend when the Rams host the Falcons in the Wild Card round.
Week 4 at Dallas Cowboys
Gerald Everett was not targeted in the Rams’ Week 3 win over the 49ers. The Rams erupted for 41 points in the victory, so it’s not a good sign for Everett’s fantasy value that he was shut out. Ranked as our TE28 for Week 4, avoid Everett when the Rams travel to Dallas on Sunday.
Week 3 at San Francisco
Rookie Gerald Everett led the Rams in receiving with 3 catches for 95 yards in the team's Week 2 loss to Washington. The rookie showed playmaking ability on a 69-yard reception in the second half but unfortunately left the game in the third quarter after suffering an injury. Everett ranks as our TE32 for Week 3, so avoid using him Thursday night in San Francisco. That said, keep him on your radar. Perhaps he'll turn into a streaming option at some point this season.
Fantasy Upside
Sean McVay handpicked Gerald Everett in the second round of April's draft, so at some point, Everett could climb the Rams' tight end depth chart. In fact, Tyler Higbee faces a possible suspension to start the season so Everett could be starting for the Rams sooner rather than later. A former basketball player for most of high school, Everett has the athleticism to be a nice weapon in the Rams' passing game.
Fantasy Downside
Even if Everett wins a starting job over Higbee, he still plays in one of the worst offenses in the league. Sammy Watkins will also dominate targets in the passing game and Todd Gurley remains the focal point of the offense. Everett doesn't figure to get many looks.
2017 Bottom Line
Everett has some upside but the Rams are unlikely to tap into that potential this season. Plus, rookie tight ends often struggle to make an impact in fantasy, so it's safe to leave Everett off your draft board this year.
