STACKED’s take
Seventh-round value with O-line injury concerns; volume sustainability questions despite lead-back role.
Ron Stewart notes Jonathan Brooks has moved to seventh-round ADP in the draft shown and indicates this is appropriate timing; Brooks has been 'steamed big' (rising in ADP), suggesting market is catching up to his value. Stewart later recommends round six as 'too early' and round seven as ideal target round for Panthers fans, indicating seventh-round ADP aligns with Stewart's valuation. However, Stewart identifies Carolina's offensive line injuries as the biggest issue affecting Brooks' fantasy value; while the team will run the ball frequently under Canales, the O-line has deteriorated significantly from a top-10 unit due to injuries to Rasheed Walker, Monroe Freeling, and other key players, making Brooks' workload less reliable despite lead-back potential. Stewart also expresses concern about how much volume Brooks can handle, indicating uncertainty about his workload sustainability despite his ADP positioning. Brooks' ADP varies significantly by format: in home leagues using default rankings he settles around pick 80 and can be pulled in the seventh round, a good value spot; in high-stakes leagues he reaches the Judkins area; on Underdog he lands near his current market price.
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