Ivan Pace

Puka Nacua was among the biggest fantasy heroes in traditional leagues in 2023, going from a late-round pick to overtaking Cooper Kupp as the Rams' top receiver. Pace was the equivalent on the opposite side of the ball. He landed with the Vikings as an undrafted free agent and immediately made an impression with the team throughout offseason activities and training camp. He earned a rotational role amongst the linebacker corps beginning in Week 1 as a result - an impressive enough feat -- before becoming an every-down starter from Week 11 on. With veteran Jordan Hicks now in Cleveland, Pace is set to be one of the leaders of the defense and the top candidate to wear the green dot. He may have emerged out of nowhere, but Pace is here to stay and will only trend up in 2024.