Drafting for $2 MILLION with John McKechnie

Aaron Jones is considered past his prime, with the analyst stating 'the time for having Aaron Jones on your fantasy team is over.'

Barner is a smash pick with ceiling upside as a fringe top-100 player; he showed strong rapport with Darnold last year and is a red zone threat with potential for double-digit touchdowns, similar to a Dallas Goedert breakout.

AJ Barner was drafted to round out the roster.

A.J. Barner was drafted to round out the roster.

Bo Nix was hoped to fall to the team but was taken before their pick.

The host expresses interest in taking Brock Bowers in round two as a tight end option, indicating he views the player as a good value at that draft position.

Bowers is highlighted as an elite tight end prospect worth prioritizing in round two, with a draft strategy built around securing him early and stacking receivers around him.

Brock Powers is described as 'so freaking good' and the analyst doesn't want to miss the boat on him in home managed leagues.

Brock Purdy was hoped to fall to the team but was taken before their pick.

The host had hopes that Brock Purdy would fall in the draft, but he did not fall as expected.

Bryce Young was stacked with Jaylen Coker as part of the draft strategy.

Analyst took CJ Stroud as part of a Houston stack strategy, acknowledging he could underperform but playing best ball with the intention to stack correctly.

CJ Stroud was drafted in round 12 and stacked with Jaden Higgins, described as a good move to complete a Houston stack.

C.J. Stroud was drafted in round 12 to stack with Jaden Higgins, described as a good move.

Cam Ward was stacked with Juan Dale Robinson as part of the draft strategy.

John McKechnie advocates for CMC as a good draft spot despite historical running back regression patterns, citing his unique profile as a pass-catcher (100+ catches) and recent impressive workout videos showing he still has burst and athleticism.

Started off strong at RB with CMC as a top pick in the draft.

CMC was selected in round one as part of a superhero RB build strategy.

Loveland is mentioned alongside Bowers and Warren as a quality tight end option, though the analyst prefers a late-round tight end approach overall for better roster construction.

Analyst notes Schultz is not exciting but will get targets in the Houston offense and can be acquired later as part of a Houston stack strategy.

The speaker has drafted too much Darnell Washington, suggesting he's been overvalued or overused in their draft strategy.

Smith is ranked as WR10 and is viewed as a wide receiver one capable talent with upside from the Eagles offense.

Smith benefits from losing target hog AJ Brown, opening up more receiving opportunities in the Eagles offense.

Smith is being stacked with Jalen Hurts as the primary receiver target in the Eagles offense for correlated upside.

DeVonta Smith was selected in the borderline wide receiver one tier and used as a stacking buddy with Jaylen Hertz.

Analyst secured Devonte Smith as part of a strong receiver room in the draft.

DeVonta Smith was drafted in round three as one of the Bama teammates, and the analyst loves being able to stack him with Jaylen Hurts.

DK Metcalf is at his career floor price, presenting a unique buying opportunity as opposed to his ceiling.

Metcalf represents a unique buying opportunity at what appears to be his career floor rather than ceiling, making him an attractive target at his current price.

Analyst secured DK Metcalf as part of a strong receiver room in the draft.

DK Metcalf was selected in round seven as part of loading out the wide receiver room.

Analyst considers Fernando Mendoza as a quarterback option later in the draft instead of older quarterbacks.

Mendoza is expected to take over as the Raiders quarterback by week 6, with Vegas oddsmakers viewing the Raiders as one of the more improved offenses in the league this year.

Fernando Mendoza was drafted in round 14 to fill out the quarterback room.

Fernando Mendoza was drafted in round 14 as part of filling out the quarterback room.

Harold Fannon is now more attractive at triple-digit ADP after dealing with a groin injury, and the analyst is willing to take cracks at him at this price point.

Harold Fannon is the best pure pass catcher on the Browns roster and could lead his team in targets if healthy.

Analyst managed to get Harold Fannon, a consensus top eight tight end, without missing the boat too much on draft value.

Harold Fannon is liked as a value tight end, offering a full two-round discount versus Tucker Kraft.

Jaylen Coker was used as part of a stacking strategy with Bryce Young in the draft.

Jalen Hurts faces an unfavorable Week 17 outdoor game in Chicago against the Lions, which is the only outdoor game the Lions play all season and could impact fantasy performance.

Hurts is being used as a stacking option with DeVonta Smith, pairing the quarterback with his top receiver for correlated upside.

Jaylen Hurts was drafted in round six as a stacking buddy with DeVonta Smith.

The speaker has been slow to believe that James Cook can be a workhorse in the NFL, suggesting limited confidence in his ability to handle a lead-back role.

Goff faces an unfavorable Week 17 outdoor game in Chicago, which is the only outdoor game the Lions play all season and could negatively impact his fantasy performance in a critical week.

Higgins is highlighted as a player the analyst likes for this year based on his fit in 11 personnel, with positive outlook for his offensive role.

Analyst likes how Higgins looks for this year in the offense and discussed him with Joe Bartle regarding 11 personnel usage.

Jaden Higgins was drafted in round 11 and stacked with CJ Stroud, described as a good move to complete a Houston stack.

Jaden Higgins was drafted in round 11 to stack with CJ Stroud, described as a good move.

Reed is highlighted as a player the analyst likes, with interest in monitoring his snap counts during Packers family night practices in August.

Jaden Reed's snap count is a concern, with the analyst expecting Watson and Golden to be the two outside receivers, with Tucker Craft and Luke Musgrave also in the mix.

Jaden Reed's snap count concerns are mitigated by the Packers' strong 11 personnel usage and the lack of depth at receiver beyond the top three.

Waddle gets a favorable Week 17 matchup against the 49ers, which is relevant for playoff correlation strategy.

Waddle no longer has Tyreek Hill competing for targets, opening up more receiving volume in the Broncos offense.

Waddle is ranked as a low-end WR2 and should be closer to guys like DeVonta Smith, Lad, and Ibuka in draft rankings; his best season could still be ahead of him despite past injuries.

Waddle has "monster season written all over him" with his best season potentially still ahead despite past issues with McDaniel in Miami. The Broncos' high pass volume (led NFL in pass attempts) provides a strong fit for his upside.

The Broncos throw the ball a ton, with Bo Nix leading the NFL in pass attempts, providing volume for Waddle.

Waddle should be valued closer to elite receivers like DeVonta Smith, Amon-Ra St. Brown, and Chris Olave rather than his current low-end WR1 pricing.

Jaylen Waddle was selected in the borderline wide receiver one tier early in the draft.

Analyst secured Jaylen Waddle as part of a strong receiver room in the draft.

Jaylen Waddle was drafted in round four as one of the Bama teammates alongside DeVonta Smith.

Warren is mentioned as a quality tight end option that has been mixed into rosters, though the analyst prefers a late-round tight end approach for better overall roster construction.

Jaylen Watson is expected to be one of the two outside receivers for the Packers.

McKechnie believes the Bengals might throw for 5,000 yards this year if Joe Burrow is healthy.

Mason is expected to be the lead early-down back for the Vikings with strong workload potential, and is described as the analyst's most drafted player so far.

Mason is projected as the most likely RB1 outcome for the Vikings, with strong workload expectations in between the tackles, early downs, and short yardage situations.

Jordan Mason was selected in round 10 at a price tag that both analysts really like.

Keenan Allen led the 2025 Chargers in targets but is no longer with the team, opening up receiving volume for other players like Manki.

Kenneth Walker was selected early as a strong running back option.

Kenneth Walker was selected in round two as part of a superhero RB build strategy.

Kenneth Walker is noted as the last running back to make it through the tier of elite RBs in this draft, with playoff schedule considerations (Chiefs-49ers game in week 16) being factored into his evaluation.

Luke Musgrave is expected to be one of the two outside receivers for the Packers alongside Tucker Craft.

The analyst is skeptical about Matthew Golden's role, noting he is fast but concerned about his snap count relative to other receivers.

Evans is no longer on the Buccaneers, opening up more receiving opportunities for other receivers like Ibuka.

Mitchell Tinsley is jokingly referenced as having ruined the host's Thanksgiving last year with a performance against the Ravens.

Analyst drafted a ton of Nico Collins as part of a Houston stack strategy in best ball.

Pat Freiermuth is described as a boring, safe tight end archetype that fits the build, representing a reliable but unspectacular option.

Pat Freiermuth was drafted to round out the roster.

If Mahomes figures out the passing game again after his rushing upside last year, the Chiefs' wide receivers like Worthy and Thornton will look like missed opportunities.

Quentin Johnston's ADP has risen significantly from around 110 to a higher price point, making the analyst skeptical about his current valuation.

Johnston's ADP has risen significantly from around pick 110 to a much higher price, making the analyst skeptical of his current valuation despite liking the Chargers offense overall.

Rashad Bateman has been the speaker's favorite round 18 pick, indicating strong value at that draft position.

Ray Davis is positioned as a potential breakout candidate this year, with the speaker expressing optimism that this could finally be his year despite limited NFL success so far.

Analyst secured Ricky Pearsall as part of a strong receiver room in the draft.

Ricky Pearsall was selected in round eight as part of loading out the wide receiver room.

Romeo Doubs is a player the analyst is neutral on and won't draft unless already having Drake Maye, describing the profile as not exciting.

The host references a previous mistake with Saquon Barkley as a cautionary example when considering running backs with massive touch seasons, suggesting he was a bust pick in a prior year.

Tank Dell's outlook is uncertain due to a serious injury (ankle injury over Christmas a couple years ago), making it unclear what he'll look like going forward.

Travis Hunter is mentioned as a dart option after round nine, but the analyst prefers having at least four wide receivers before round nine.

Analyst selected Trey Tucker as a receiver, noting that while not the sexiest pick, he and Jaylen Naylor are both going late and could provide value.

Tucker is positioned as a potential breakout candidate in an improved Vegas offense; if the Raiders avoid a major veteran free agent signing at receiver, Tucker's value could appreciate significantly.

Trey Tucker was drafted in round 13 as part of filling out the quarterback room.

Trey Tucker was drafted in round 13 to fill out the quarterback room.

Tucker Craft is expected to be one of the two outside receivers for the Packers alongside Luke Musgrave.

Tucker Kraft is the preferred tight end option, though Harold Fannon offers better value with a two-round discount.

Xavier Worthy is considered a less developed football player compared to Ricky Perislaw, with the analyst noting that Perislaw is a better football player after two years of comparison.

Zachariah Branch was a former number one wide receiver in his class who showed elite athleticism early at USC with a punt return touchdown, though the Lincoln Riley offense couldn't quite figure out how to utilize him.