Why A Healthy Juju Smith-Schuster Could Be A Fantasy Draft Steal In 2022

Juju Smith-Schuster - SIC Score 96

Juju Smith-Schuster is in a very unique situation entering his 6th season in the NFL. Only 25-years-old, on a new team with arguably the best QB in the NFL with a huge opportunity available following the departure of speedster Tyreek Hill. 

Injury History

Last season in Pittsburgh, we didn’t get to see much of Smith-Schuster due to the wideout suffering a severe shoulder dislocation that forced him to go to the hospital mid-game. 

Smith-Schuster had subsequent surgery on the shoulder that kept him out the rest of the regular season. The USC alum made a return from the injury in time for the Steelers wild card playoff game in which he was not yet 100%. The WR managed just 26 yards on five catches. 

Fantasy Implications

The former Steeler should be in for a solid season in Kansas City with a clean bill of health to boot and enters 2022 with a high Sic Score of 96.

Smith-Schuster could provide excellent value in fantasy football leagues this season due to the high ceiling he provides as the Chiefs' potential WR1 with stud QB Patrick Mahomes throwing him the ball. 

He is available outside the top 30 WRs in fantasy drafts right now, and if his price remains that low, he could become the biggest steal of the 2022 fantasy season.