Evan Silva, Rich Hribar, JJ Zachriason, Pat Thorman Help Me Draft A Fantasy Team

A.J. Brown is highlighted as a key component of an ideal draft build from the 1.01 position when paired with Colston Loveland.

Amon-Ra St. Brown is ranked ahead of Jaxon Smith-Njigba by the panel, a stance maintained throughout the offseason.

The panel discusses the potential value of drafting Ashton Jeanty at the 2/3 turn, weighing him against other available options like Drake London.

Blake Corum is compared to the 'Ben Tate zone,' with analysts noting he has been too expensive all offseason and that his profile historically does not pay out for fantasy managers.

The speaker prefers Braelon Allen over Chris Rodriguez Jr. due to his explosive profile, though they generally avoid both in favor of wide receivers.

Breece Hall is part of a draft priority debate alongside Derrick Henry and Jahmyr Gibbs, though the speaker prefers to prioritize wide receivers in this range.

Cam Akers is viewed negatively in the context of the Chargers' depth chart, with Evan Silva noting that Jim Harbaugh referred to him as an 'infectious disease.'

Chase Brown is identified as a preferred draft target at his current position, with the speaker favoring him over early-round tight ends.

Chris Olave is a high-priority target due to the loss of the team's number two receiver, creating massive air yard and target share potential. He is preferred over Malik Nabers for fantasy purposes due to fewer environmental obstacles. Additionally, he will wear a Guardian helmet this season, which Evan Silva jokingly suggests may lead to a minor ranking bump.

Chris Rodriguez Jr. is viewed as having a capped ceiling as an RB3, making him better suited for best-ball formats than managed leagues due to his reliance on unpredictable touchdown variance.

Christian Watson is considered a high-priority receiver target, though Evan Silva ranks him behind Parker Washington within their shared draft tier.

Chuba Hubbard is viewed as less desirable than Jonathan Brooks, with his 11th-round ADP reflecting a lower market expectation compared to Brooks' sixth-round price.

Colston Loveland is considered a priority target at the 2/3 turn in FFPC main events, especially given the tight end premium format. The panel views him as a lock pick if he is available.

Courtland Sutton is viewed as overvalued by the market, with concerns that Troy Franklin will eat into his target share and a potential risk that he finishes the season on a different team.

DJ Moore is identified as a player within the current draft tier alongside other receivers like Terry McLaurin and Christian Watson.

Evan Silva argues D'Andre Swift is legitimately good at football and currently undervalued by the fantasy community, noting he performed well last season despite playing through approximately 17 injuries.

Evan Silva is highly optimistic about Dalton Kincaid, citing a projected increase in Buffalo's passing volume and vertical play-calling; he is considered a top-tier tight end option, though Silva notes he is not an early draft target for this specific roster.

Devon Achane is cited as a historical example of how reactionary fantasy managers can be regarding early-season injury news and hype cycles.

Derrick Henry was recently drafted at the 3.05 in an FFPC main event. He is part of a draft priority debate alongside Breece Hall and Jahmyr Gibbs, though the panel generally prefers focusing on wide receivers in those draft ranges.

DeVonta Smith is ranked higher than other wide receivers like Malik Nabers and George Pickens by some members of the panel.

Drake London is identified as a priority target at the 2/3 turn, with the panel ultimately selecting him over other available players.

The panel identifies Eli Raridon as a target for the late rounds, specifically targeting him in the 15th round of their draft strategy.

George Pickens is a top target for the next round due to massive air yard and target share potential. While he is considered a slightly less 'clean' pick than Chris Olave or Nico Collins due to injury history, he remains a high-value wide receiver in the same tier as DeVonta Smith.

Jadarian Price is currently ranked as the speaker's highest available running back.

The panel views Jahmyr Gibbs as an optimal selection at the 1.01 draft slot, citing the structural advantage of the position and his high scoring potential. He is a preferred target in debates against other top running backs like Breece Hall and Derrick Henry, though some panelists prefer prioritizing wide receivers in early rounds.

The panel feels priced out of the market for Jake Ferguson, noting that his ADP has risen to the 8/9 turn, making him a less attractive target compared to previous years.

The speaker expresses a desire to avoid drafting players like Jakobi Meyers, labeling them as roster-clogging wide receivers who create start/sit uncertainty.

While initially targeted as a high-priority receiver to pair with Christian Watson, the speaker advises against drafting Jameson Williams alongside Sam LaPorta, noting that the two Lions pass-catchers cannibalize each other's target share.

Jared Goff is a recommended stack candidate with Sam LaPorta, as the Lions' offense is considered one of the best units to target for fantasy production this season.

Jaxon Smith-Njigba is projected to see increased pass volume due to potential team regression in Seattle, though his production is viewed as difficult to replicate compared to Saquon Barkley's recent season. He may fall in drafts due to a 'phantom groin injury' that is not considered serious.

Jaylen Waddle is explicitly called out as a target for fantasy rosters.

Evan Silva considers Jaylen Warren a top-15 talent at the running back position with high upside. Silva is in on Warren as a draft target, noting that Aaron Rodgers-led teams have historically supported top-three running back target shares for two consecutive seasons.

Evan Silva has preferred Jonathan Brooks over Chuba Hubbard all summer. Silva notes it is 'insane' that Brooks is drafted in the late sixth round on Underdog while Hubbard is an 11th-round pick.

The speaker identifies Jordan Mason as a viable late-round running back target who can help fill out an RB2 roster spot.

Juwan Johnson is recommended as a late-round tight end target that pairs effectively with a roster build already featuring Dalton Kincaid.

Evan Silva considers Khalil Shakir a good value pick because he is expected to expand his role beyond just a slot receiver and contribute to vertical passing plays.

Evan Silva identifies Lamar Jackson as a potential quarterback target to secure a high-performing, 'sick' quarterback position for the team.

The panel is collectively high on Luther Burden III at the 4/5 turn, viewing him as a potential 'league winner' and a 'scammer' in the best way. He is considered an ideal fit for Ben Johnson's offensive scheme, with Johnson reportedly comparing him to Amon-Ra St. Brown.

Malik Nabers is praised as 'objectively awesome' and a strong third-round value, though there is concern regarding the Giants' offense and potential for Jameis Winston to be his quarterback. Despite environmental obstacles, he remains a top-10 wide receiver talent.

The speaker targets Marshawn Lloyd as a late-round draft pick, though others note his ADP has risen significantly to the eighth round.

The panel expresses a lack of interest in drafting Mike Evans, with one participant suggesting a veto on his selection.

Najee Harris is receiving first-team reps, indicating his continued role in the offense.

Nico Collins is a high-priority target expected to see increased target share due to the Texans running more 12 personnel and the loss of their number two receiver. He is viewed as a 'clean' pick with significant upside, including potential for 12+ touchdowns and WR1 overall production if he stays healthy. He is expected to see more motion and play-action usage, with the panel noting he has not yet reached his peak.

Evan Silva is a strong proponent of Parker Washington, ranking him in a tier with DJ Moore and ahead of Christian Watson, despite some skepticism comparing him to past busts like Russell Gage.

The speaker acknowledges Quentin Johnston as a potential draft target but notes he is not as desirable as the higher-tier wide receivers currently being discussed.

The panel indicates a collective lack of interest in drafting Quinshon Judkins.

Rhamondre Stevenson is identified as a preferred target at the current draft turn and is trending ahead of D'Andre Swift in current draft trends.

Evan Silva notes that Ricky Pearsall is a high-risk prospect who fits the profile of previous failed Shanahan-era wide receivers, but acknowledges he could succeed due to the 'triple contingency value' of playing with Brock Purdy and Kyle Shanahan while other veteran pass catchers are injury-prone.

Robert Woods is expected to benefit the Texans' offense by opening up the field, though he is not projected to command a significant target share.

Rome Odunze is highly regarded by film-based analysts as a more complete, traditional wide receiver compared to Luther Burden III, though the speaker argues Burden may have more fantasy upside due to his specific deployment in Ben Johnson's offense.

Sam LaPorta is considered a high-priority draft target and a lock pick if available at the 2.03 turn. He is the clear number one tight end on the board for the panel and a priority target at the 6/7 turn. The panel also plans to stack him with Jared Goff, citing the Lions' offense as a top unit to target.

Terrace Marshall Jr. is suggested as a late-round target to complement a tight-end-heavy roster build.

Terry McLaurin is listed as an available receiver target within the current draft tier.

The speaker explicitly rejects drafting Tony Pollard during the team-building process, indicating he is a fade for this roster.

Travis Etienne is identified as the highest-ranked running back by one of the panelists.

Trayveon Williams is being targeted in late-round drafts, with the speaker noting a recent shift toward drafting him despite initial hesitation.

Evan Silva views TreVeyon Henderson as a high-ceiling draft target whose theoretical upside is through the roof, noting he would have been an ideal roster fit.

Evan Silva describes Trey Benson as an 'alley-oop slam' pick and a high-upside running back target for the roster.

Trey McBride is being drafted early in the FIPC main event, largely driven by the 1.5 PPR scoring format for tight ends, and he consistently goes off the board before the 2/3 turn.

Evan Silva expresses a long-standing negative stance on Treylon Burks's ADP, noting that he has consistently been drafted in the same range as players like D'Andre Swift, which Silva views as poor roster construction.

Troy Franklin is expected to significantly impact Courtland Sutton's target share, with a potential for Franklin to play as much 'X' receiver as Sutton by the end of the season.

Tua Tagovailoa is criticized for his poor training camp performance, with the panel calling his play an 'absolute joke' and questioning his status as a starter.