BJ Rudell

Expertise:
NFL, Fantasy Sports, DFS
Education:
Davidson College, University of Illinois Springfield
Location:
Cary, North Carolina

Experience

B.J. Rudell covers fantasy sports and daily fantasy for Heavy.com, with a focus on the NFL.

He is a longtime fantasy sports and sports betting content creator, who previously served as fantasy content director for Pro Football Network. He has also been featured at Sports Illustrated, NBC Sports' Rotoworld, ESPN Raleigh and The Whistle.

B.J. has won five national sports betting competitions — two Sporting News betting competitions and three DFS tournaments — versus a combined 400,000 people.

B.J. is also the author of three books, including "Fantasy Football For Winners," and has enjoyed hundreds of live appearances on television and radio.

Education

B.J. Rudell earned a master's degree in political science from the University of Illinois Springfield. He also holds a bachelor's degree in political science from Davidson College.

Latest Articles From BJ Rudell

  • Derrick Henry 2024 Outlook: Workhorse Volume or Managed Reps?

    Few would argue that Derrick Henry is one of the greatest running backs of his generation. The Super Bowl-caliber Ravens recognize that he could be the key to a title run. They also must contend with the fact that without a healthy backfield, their chances could be doomed.If Baltimore returns to the playoffs this next […]

  • Can De’Von Achane Deliver the Best Dolphins RB Season in Decades?

  • 3 Common Fantasy Football Auction Draft Mistakes to Avoid

  • Why the Least Popular Fantasy Football Draft Positions Arguably Are the Best

  • Why Isiah Pacheco Is the Most Overvalued Fantasy RB in 2024

  • Mike Williams 2024 Fantasy Football Outlook After Jets Signing

    One of the last “big-name” wide receivers to find a home, Mike Williams is joining the Jets on a one-year deal that could be worth as much as $15 million. Last season New York went all in by adding Aaron Rodgers and other key pieces to a playoff-caliber squad. Now they’ll enter 2024 with one […]

  • Why a Healthy Aaron Jones Should Be a Fantasy Bargain in 2024

  • Why Saquon Barkley Is an Overvalued Fantasy RB in 2024