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Ron Stewart fantasy football takes on Chris Olave
Every source-backed video insight STACKED has extracted from Ron Stewart about Chris Olave.
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All Ron Stewart insights about Chris Olave
PositiveProjectionAug 31, 2026
The source cites Chris Olave as an example of a player who overcame injury concerns to produce, noting that if he had drafted Olave at the 6/7 turn last year he 'would actually get roasted in the chat' due to injury history, but Olave 'puts together an awesome season last year,' demonstrating that injury-prone players can break through.NegativeProjectionAug 25, 2026
Chris Olave averaged 18 points per game with Tyler Shuck last year and could step forward to 20+ points per game depending on Shuck's development. However, Ron Stewart flags concussion history and blood clots this offseason as downside concerns despite liking Olave's current draft position.PositiveProjectionAug 23, 2026
JJ Zachariason moved Chris Olave up to his 24th ranked player, viewing him as a 2-3 turn target.PositiveValueAug 23, 2026
Ron Stewart selects Chris Olive as 'our highest ranked wide receiver' in the mock draft, using him to solidify the wide receiver one position in the hero RB build and create flexibility at the turn.NegativeValueAug 21, 2026
Olave was selected in this $350 draft; the source expressed regret that tight end Bowers was not available to select, indicating Olave's selection removed a tight end option from the board.PositiveProjectionAug 20, 2026
Ron Stewart initially faded Olave in rankings but moved him up after viewer feedback and research. With Tyson Ridley's injury, Olave has significant upside potential. Stewart positioned Olave as one of his two highest-ranked receivers at the 2-3 turn (second round), stating: 'I have like Olave and Nico as my two highest uh receivers at that one at that two three turn.'PositiveBreakoutAug 19, 2026
Ron Stewart identifies Chris Olave as a breakout candidate for 20+ points per game, citing his consistent target-earning ability and the potential for an uptempo offense. The primary catalyst is QB Tyler Shuck potentially taking a year-two leap similar to Sam Darnold. Olave, who previously hit 16.8 PPG, is being vaulted up to the round two-three turn tier, with Stewart ranking him alongside receivers like Nico Collins and George Pickens.NegativeValueAug 19, 2026
The source groups Chris Olave with Devonta Smith, Nico Collins, George Pickens, Tee Higgins, and Rondale Moore as players occupying a similar draft range and talent tier.PositiveProjectionAug 16, 2026
Ron Stewart notes that Chris Olave receives a small boost in his rankings due to the ongoing injury concerns surrounding Jordan Tyson.PositiveValueAug 15, 2026
Ron Stewart recommends keeping Chris Olave in round 7 as a keeper option, indicating strong value at that keeper cost relative to draft-day ADP. However, Stewart is reluctant to move Olave up further in rankings despite considering it, citing that he already has Olave positioned where he cannot move him over Zay Flowers due to Flowers' superior touchdown upside in the Ravens offense and Olave's lack of ceiling growth compared to DeVonta Smith's unlocked potential with A.J. Brown gone.PositiveProjectionAug 13, 2026
Ron Stewart notes Olave projects 'really cleanly' with a favorable Saints environment; Stewart indicates he was previously overcautious about Olave's blood clot injury concerns and has since moderated that fear, viewing the player more positively.PositiveValueAug 12, 2026
Ron Stewart identifies Chris Olave as a preferred target who was drafted before the turn, expressing frustration that he was unavailable. Stewart places Olave in a secondary tier below Nico Collins and Pickens, alongside Abanikanda, DeVonta Smith, and Flowers—all of whom went before his pick. Olave represents a target Stewart wanted but could not secure.NegativeValueAug 11, 2026
Ron Stewart initially faded Chris Olave due to blood clot concerns but moved him up after reconsidering. He now groups Olave with DeVonta Smith and Zay Flowers as a strong high-end WR2/low-end WR1 tier. While Stewart's biggest concern was the blood clot issue, Olave appears full go with no issues. The offense will have plenty of volume under Kell Moore's up-tempo scheme, though Jordan Tyson could limit upside.NegativeValueAug 9, 2026
The source considers Chris Olave overvalued at his current 2-3 turn ADP, citing concerns regarding a reported blood clot issue that could impact lung capacity.NegativeInjuryAug 8, 2026
Ron Stewart expresses concern over Chris Olave's blood clot issue, labeling it a real-deal problem; while acknowledging the player's talent, Stewart believes Olave is currently priced at his ceiling and has consequently lowered him in his rankings.PositiveValueAug 7, 2026
Ron Stewart highlights Chris Olave as a player who crushed his middle-round draft price, serving as a successful breakout archetype.NegativeValueAug 6, 2026
The source expresses skepticism regarding Chris Olave, stating he is not crazy about the player, despite acknowledging that a draft start of Jahmyr Gibbs, Kenneth Walker III, and Olave sounds appealing.NegativeProjectionAug 2, 2026
Ron Stewart is not bullish on Chris Olave for 2025, stating 'I'm not huge on Olave this year' and preferring Collins over him—a preference he acknowledges is 'a little crazy.' Stewart also lists Olave among players being drafted too early. Most critically, Stewart cannot draft Olave in half-PPR formats due to blood clot injury concerns, viewing him as a PPR-only play. Stewart states: 'I can't do the Olave thing, man. I can't do it. Not in half PPR... the blood clot stuff for Olave is like a real concern.'PositiveValueDec 22, 2025
Drafted as WR3/WR4 but has become WR8 in PPR points per game; tied for 6th in TDs among WRs with 8 despite playing in a bad Saints offense; tied for 3rd in targets among 99 WRs with 200+ routes run; 4th in expected points per game; 5th in receptions; 7th in receiving yards; 8th in points per game. Olave ran hot on touchdowns (likely 3-4 in a normal distribution) but secured the volume and reception floor, making him one of the bigger quiet wins of the season. Looks really good despite playing in a bad offense with Spencer Rattler or Tyler Shuck at quarterback; securing yards and receptions provides a floor even in a poor offensive situation.NegativeProjectionNo date
Averaged 18 PPG in games with Tyler Shuck last year. His 20+ PPG ceiling depends on Shuck taking a step forward, but the Saints offense under Klint Moore is great to invest in—uptempo, throwing the ball a ton, with Olave as the centerpiece. However, has been drafted in the second round in the past and disappointed there, whether from injury (concussions) or bad quarterback play; caution warranted about draft capital relative to recent performance.PositiveValueNo date
Ron Stewart prefers drafting Chris Olave over running backs like Javonte Williams or Kyren Williams in the third round, viewing Olave as a superior target once the top-tier running backs are off the board.