Don't look now but the 2016 NFL season is just around the corner.  Following the draft which left team’s rosters replenished with an influx of talent, new depth charts are now in motion to accommodate for the newest class of rookies.  

Now it's time to update our fantasy rankings blending the new with old. In 2015, the fantasy football theme revolved around the quarterback which was a position of great depth.  Players like Phillip Rivers, Carson Palmer, and Andy Dalton were drafted late in fantasy drafts and helped their owners go deep into a path of success.  

Adding another crop of young signal callers spills even more talent into what was already a deep pool at the position, but relying on a rookie quarterback to lead your fantasy team has never been a realistic formula for winning.

Under a dynasty format I break down the top-five rookie quarterbacks, highlighting who is most likely to succeed both in 2016 and into the future.
 

5. Dak Prescott, Dallas Cowboys, Mississippi State

I got to see Prescott up close and personal down in Mobile, Alabama at the Senior Bowl where he impressed both the media and coaches with his quick instincts and pin point accuracy.  

Prescott was known as an undersized dual-threat at Mississippi State where he rushed for 10 touchdowns his senior season.  However, we learned there was much more than just scrambling ability with Prescott during the week long event as he was able to absorb the quick natured pace coaches threw at their quarterbacks.  Prescott showed nimble feet to move around in the pocket and made sharp decisions on the run with well placed balls on short and intermediate routes. 

In Dallas, Prescott will sit behind Tony Romo who enters the 2016 season at 36 years old and hasn't played a full 16-game season in the past three years.  Prescott will be waiting in the wings behind Romo, and given his injured past could see the field sooner than later.  

If and when Prescott is handed the starting job, he will have a great supporting cast to succeed with weapons like Dez Bryant, and the best offensive line in football.  

4. Cardale Jones, Buffalo Bills, Ohio State

There might not be a better ball of clay to mold in this quarterback class than Jones who even at 24 years old is far from developed or fully tapped from a talent standpoint.  At 6’5” 253 pounds Jones looks like a linebacker and has surprisingly smooth athleticism moving outside of the pocket.

More importantly, Jones owns a rocket arm that can make all the NFL throws in the book.  Jones only started a few handful of games for the Buckeyes meaning he is likely a long way from working his way up the depth chart, and earning a starting position.  

However, the talent is there for Jones, and if Jones can someday see the field he will have big time names like Sammy Watkins and Robert Woods to help his progress and development.

3. Carson Wentz, Philadelphia Eagles, North Dakota State

The Eagles gave up a king's ransom to move up in the draft, and ultimately select Wentz to build their franchise around.  The downside of front offices moving up to draft a quarterback inside the top-five is the then lack of ammo to bring in and build other talent around your investment.  

While I like the potential of what Wentz could someday be, I thought his pre draft process and evaluation was blown out of realistic standards, being compared by some to the next Andrew Luck.  Wentz has the big arm and prototypical build you want from a franchise quarterback along with a long winning pedigree.  However, the best thing for Wentz is to sit at least a year behind Sam Bradford as he learns the nuances of the NFL game.  

I hope Wentz doesn't see the field in 2016 as it will only help the quality of his development and make him so much better in the long run. Of course if this indeed comes to fruition than you can count on Wentz riding your bench for the entire season and holding the clipboard of your fantasy lineup.

2. Paxton Lynch, Denver Broncos, Memphis

After watching the tape I leaned my eye on Lynch over Wentz when comparing the two during the predraft process.  The towering 6’7” quarterback showed a raw but talented set of skills to go with the body size and arm strength you just can't teach.  

Then, when the Broncos selected him in the first-round, I was all but convinced Lynch’s path to early success was paved before he’d even stepped onto the field.  Lynch will be given every opportunity to earn the starting job right out of training camp, which will eventually be handed to him at one point or another before the season gets into full gear.  

Also, out of all the quarterbacks on this list Lynch has far and away the best weapons at his side that will aid him throughout his rookie season with All-Pro receivers Demaryius Thomas and Emmanuel Sanders.  I like Lynch as a long term starter and dynasty option for the future, but looking at the 2016 season alone he has the best chance at putting up big numbers on a consistent weekly basis.  

1. Jared Goff, Los Angeles Rams, California

The talent alone is what gets him to the top of this list.  Players aren’t selected with the number-one overall selection by accident, as Goff has outstanding ball placement on throws to every level of the field.  

What impresses me most when watching Goff’s tape is his ability to move in the pocket. No, i'm not talking about Golf as a scrambler or dual-threat as he is anything but.  Instead, im referring to his subtle slide from left-to-right feeling the would be pressure from all around him as he stays cool and calm with his eyes upfield.  These qualities and attributes make it hard not to see a resemblance of Tom Brady maneuvering in the pocket buying himself an extra second of time.  

While Goff will start from week one it can’t be condoned to make him your fantasy starter until the Rams get him some legitimate weapons on the outside, something they’ve been missing since the days of Isaac Bruce and Torry Holt.  Instead, you can expect a heavy dose of handoffs to his newest teammate running back Todd Gurley throughout the 2016 season.

Like the Eagles who gave up multiple high draft picks to secure Wentz, the Rams front office will not have any early selections to use on helping out their newest investment like a reliable wide receiver or more protection on the offensive line.

Once the front office can find even one big bodied target for Goff to shoot for though, he should develop into the best quarterback of this class, both in real life and from a fantasy football perspective.