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WR option available in middle-to-end of round 2 that JJ Zachariason is inclined to target if he falls. Part of Zachariason's strategy to lock in RB1 and RB2 before attacking WR; if Cooper falls alongside DeAndre Hopkins or Derrick Henry in round 2, Zachariason will secure his running back foundation first, then go attack wide receiver from round 3 onward.

JJ Zachariason targets Ameer Abdullah as the lead running back of a Chargers offense he expects to produce big things, selecting him in round three of the Sleeper half-PPR mock draft alongside Chase Brown to build his RB depth.

QB falling into late-round draft stages (rounds 12-13) as part of JJ Zachariason's late-QB strategy where waiting on quarterback is encouraged. Zachariason has recently seen Nix available in these late rounds alongside Brock Purdy, supporting the philosophy that late-round QB options are endless and allow drafters to wait until rounds 12-13 without sacrificing QB quality.

JJ Zachariason initially deprioritizes Breece Hall relative to Javonte Williams and Jeremiah Love in early draft discussions, but later selects Hall in round three of a Yahoo full PPR mock. Zachariason acknowledges that while he prefers Devante to Hall, he recognizes Hall as a good player who should have a big workload with the Jets and could overcome the team's poor offensive expectations. He drafts Hall as a primary running back starter alongside Kenneth Walker in rounds two and three, and includes Hall in his starting lineup for the ESPN mock draft.

TE option in round 2 and JJ Zachariason's preferred early TE target as part of a tiered TE strategy. Zachariason would be comfortable taking Bowers at the 2.03 turn if he falls, indicating he views the tight end as a premium early-round target with significant upside. Alternative is waiting for Dalton Kincaid or Isaiah Likely in later rounds, or Terrance Ferguson at the end.

QB falling into late-round draft stages (rounds 12-13) and explicitly targeted by JJ Zachariason as a late-round option. Zachariason states he is comfortable going with just one quarterback if he can get Purdy this late, handling bye week management later. Purdy fell to Zachariason multiple times across mock drafts, validating the late-QB strategy; Zachariason selected him as his sole QB in an ESPN mock and again in a Sleeper mock, demonstrating consistent conviction on his late-round value.

JJ Zachariason notes Bucky Irving is moving in the right direction and serves as a fallback option at running back in later rounds when elite options like Travis Etienne and De'Andre Swift are unavailable; tiers him alongside Josh Jacobs and Jerian Price.

JJ Zachariason selected Cam Akers as part of a strong running back room (Chase Brown, Zamir White, Cam Akers, Darrell Henderson) that he felt very confident about after taking two RBs in the first three rounds and Kendre Miller in round 6.

JJ Zachariason selects Chase Brown in round two of the Sleeper half-PPR mock draft as his preferred running back option after Saquon Barkley and Dalvin Cook went off the board earlier; also selected him as his lead running back in the Sleeper draft, part of a strong RB room (Chase Brown, Zamir White, Cam Akers, Darrell Henderson) that he felt very confident about after taking two RBs in the first three rounds.

JJ Zachariason targets Chris Godwin as WR4, believing the gap between Godwin and Ameca Egbuka is too wide in Godwin's favor. Zachariason identifies Godwin as 'a very good pick at cost' and locks him down in round eight across multiple mock drafts, indicating strong conviction on his value at that draft position.

JJ Zachariason acknowledges Chris Olave as a good wide receiver option available in the mid-round range of this mock draft, though he prioritizes running back depth first.

JJ Zachariason feels good about ESPN ADP giving him chances to get Christian Watson in later rounds, indicating value at that price point. JJ Zachariason notes that Christian Watson was selected before his turn in round five of a Yahoo full PPR mock, preventing him from acquiring the wide receiver.

JJ Zachariason targets Cole Kmet as a round-4 tight end option within a tiered TE strategy: Brock Bowers in round 2, Kmet or Logan Thomas in round 4, or wait for Dalton Kincaid/Isaiah Likely in later rounds, then Terrance Ferguson at the end. Zachariason selected Kmet in round 4 of a mock draft, noting that securing an early tight end changes draft strategy by forcing him to pivot to wide receivers in rounds 7–9 rather than maintaining flexibility to wait on the position.

JJ Zachariason selected Colson Loveland at tight end in round 4, describing him as 'looking like an absolute dog this season' and highlighting that getting Loveland in round 4 is a feasible strategy from the 12th draft position that provides flexibility with early RB selections.

JJ Zachariason secures Colston Loveland as an early-round tight end in the Sleeper mock draft, noting that getting an early tight end at this position allows him to pivot away from other tight end options and focus on other roster needs.

JJ Zachariason lists DJ Moore among the top wide receiver options available in the draft.

JJ Zachariason references De'Andre Swift as an elite running back option that was unavailable in his draft, forcing him to pivot to later-round backs like Bucky Irving. Swift's absence from the early rounds pushed Zachariason toward fallback options in the RB room.

JJ Zachariason mentions D'Onta Foreman as a running back option that 'maybe is more so your cup of tea' in round nine, indicating it is a conditional preference rather than a strong conviction pick. Zachariason also selected Foreman in round 6 of a 12-team mock draft from the 12th position, viewing him as a reasonable value pick to fill the running back room after taking two RBs in the first three rounds. Foreman is positioned as a flexible RB option across multiple draft scenarios.

JJ Zachariason considers Dallas Goedert a good fallback tight end option with low-end TE1 upside if Kincaid or Likely are unavailable. Goedert is grouped with Travis Kelce, Mark Andrews, and Juwan Johnson as a tier of options that have low-end, borderline TE1 finish range of outcomes.

JJ Zachariason prefers waiting for Dalton Kincaid or Isaiah Likely in later rounds rather than reaching on early tight ends like Brock Bowers. This strategy is based on Zachariason's philosophy that only 1.2 fantasy points per game separated TE9 from TE16 last season, making late-round TE viable and allowing flexibility earlier in the draft.

JJ Zachariason selected Darrell Henderson in round 6 over a wide receiver, acknowledging in hindsight that another WR might have been better, but defending the pick by noting the Rams offense was strong last season and no longer has their top two running backs from the Super Bowl-winning squad; suggests Henderson's draft position reflects reasonable value despite potential alternative approaches.

JJ Zachariason lists Davante Adams among the top wide receiver options available in the draft.

JJ Zachariason expresses uncertainty about David Montgomery's 2024 value, questioning whether he's a dead zone back or if he can score 10+ touchdowns on a very good Texans offense, ultimately deciding to pass on him in round five of a Yahoo full PPR mock.

WR option available in middle-to-end of round 2 that JJ Zachariason is inclined to target if he falls. Part of Zachariason's strategy to lock in RB1 and RB2 before attacking WR; if Hopkins falls alongside Amari Cooper or Derrick Henry in round 2, Zachariason will secure his running back foundation first, then go attack wide receiver from round 3 onward.

RB option available in middle-to-end of round 2 that JJ Zachariason is inclined to target if he falls, fitting his philosophy of securing two RBs by end of round 5. If Henry falls alongside Amari Cooper or DeAndre Hopkins in round 2, Zachariason will lock him in before attacking WR from round 3 onward. However, in full PPR formats, Zachariason prefers Kenneth Walker over Henry, indicating Henry's value is diminished in PPR scoring.

JJ Zachariason acknowledges DeVonta Smith as a good wide receiver option available in the mid-round range. Zachariason selects Smith as his WR1 in round three-four of a mock draft, noting that while some might prefer a stronger option, he's comfortable with Smith given the resources available in the middle rounds and his RB depth already secured. Zachariason also includes Smith as one of six wide receivers in another draft, part of his strategy to accumulate WR depth after the early RB-heavy approach.

JJ Zachariason targets Garrett Wilson in round five, noting he breaks his rule about avoiding early-round Jets players, indicating Wilson's value justifies the exception. Zachariason also drafts Wilson as a wide receiver in an ESPN mock from the 11th pick, pairing him with Nico Luther Burden as WR options, demonstrating conviction in Wilson's draft positioning.

JJ Zachariason prefers waiting for Isaiah Likely or Dalton Kincaid in later rounds rather than reaching on early tight ends. Zachariason drafted Likely in round 10 as his tight end starter, emphasizing that Likely 'has really been the clear number one option at practice for Jackson Dart,' indicating strong role clarity and target share upside. Zachariason included Likely in his starting lineup for the ESPN mock draft, positioning him as his tight end in roster construction.

JJ Zachariason drafts Jacquory Croskey-Merritt (also referred to as Will Clapp) in round nine as a running back, noting respect for the player's preferred name and positioning him as a solid RB option at that stage. Zachariason later dismisses Rashad White in round ten, noting 'No one really calling out, particularly not Rashad White since we already got Will Clapp aka Jacquory Merritt,' indicating Croskey-Merritt is his preferred RB target over White.

JJ Zachariason expresses interest in Judarian Price as a potential selection in a Yahoo full PPR mock, noting in hindsight he could have taken Parker Washington a round earlier and then selected Price, indicating he views Price as a valuable option; he later notes Price's absence from the draft board as noteworthy, expressing interest in seeing Price available and suggesting undervaluation or overlooked opportunity.

JJ Zachariason expresses strong conviction in Jahmyr Gibbs as an early-round target. Zachariason states he loves picking from the 1.01 spot specifically to secure Gibbs, indicating elite-tier confidence in his value. He later drafts Gibbs as RB1 in an ESPN mock from the 11th pick, reinforcing Gibbs as a top-tier running back option in his tier.

JJ Zachariason selects Jameson Williams in round five of a Yahoo full PPR mock, describing him as having sky-high upside potential. Zachariason also drafts Williams in round five as a WR starter in another mock and includes him in his starting lineup for the ESPN mock draft, positioning him as a core wide receiver in his roster construction. Later reflects that he could have prioritized Parker Washington over Williams, suggesting slight preference for Washington but still valuing Williams as a round-five pick.

Late-round QB option available in casual formats as part of JJ Zachariason's philosophy that late-round QB options are endless, allowing drafters to wait until rounds 12-13 without sacrificing QB quality. Zachariason selected Goff as his starting QB in the late rounds, describing him as 'steady Eddie' with the Detroit Lions; paired with Kyler Murray as part of a late-QB strategy, though Goff offers more floor than ceiling compared to Murray's 20-plus fantasy point per game upside.

JJ Zachariason prefers Javonte Williams over Breece Hall and Jeremiah Love to fill the running back position, citing the Cowboys offense could be significantly better; projects he could fall into the end zone 15 times despite similar receiving upside to competitors. Drafted him as RB2 in an ESPN mock from the 11th pick, pairing him with Jahmyr Gibbs as the running back foundation.

JJ Zachariason targets Jayden Reed as part of a deliberate strategy to come away with a Packers wide receiver in drafts, positioning him as a value pick in the middle rounds. Zachariason selects Reed in round 8 across multiple mocks as part of a three-WR run to compensate for early RB-heavy draft strategy.

JJ Zachariason selects Jaylen Waddle in round four of a Yahoo full PPR mock, expressing strong conviction that Waddle will have a huge season coming up; he drafts Waddle in round four as a core wide receiver starter in another mock and includes him in his starting lineup for the ESPN mock draft.

JJ Zachariason considers Jaylen Warren as a running back option but ultimately leans toward Rhamondre Stevenson instead, indicating Warren is a secondary choice at the position relative to Stevenson's clearer lead-back role in New England.

JJ Zachariason ranks Jeremiah Love below Javonte Williams and Breece Hall in his draft preference.

JJ Zachariason expresses lack of enthusiasm for Jonathan Taylor in 2024, citing this as a reason to pivot away from running backs and select Puka Nacua instead in a Yahoo full PPR mock.

JJ Zachariason mentions Jonathan Brooks as a running back option in play alongside Rico Dowdle and Chuba in round seven, but does not draft him, opting for Ramondre Stevenson instead. Brooks is positioned as a viable alternative but not Zachariason's preferred target at that stage.

JJ Zachariason was previously more comfortable with Josh Jacobs as a running back option but has since downgraded him; now tiers Jacobs around Bucky Irving and Jerian Price, indicating a shift in his valuation.

JJ Zachariason targets Juwan Johnson as a late-round tight end value option. Zachariason groups Johnson in a tier with Dallas Goedert, Travis Kelce, and Mark Andrews that have low-end, borderline TE1 finish range outcomes; he specifically positions Johnson as a good option when premium tight ends like Kincaid or Likely are unavailable. Zachariason drafts Johnson as his tight end in an ESPN mock, expressing confidence in the pick despite acknowledging the position needs work.

JJ Zachariason selected Kendre Miller as his third running back in round 6, part of an early RB-heavy strategy that left him with a strong running back room (Chase Brown, Cam Akers, Kendre Miller) but required consecutive wide receiver picks in rounds 7-9.

JJ Zachariason selects Kenneth Walker as the Chiefs RB1 in round two of a Yahoo full PPR mock, explicitly preferring him over Derrick Henry in PPR scoring formats; he drafts Walker in round two as a primary running back starter in another mock and mentions him as a potential first-round fallback option when targeting elite running backs like Gibbs, Bijan, and CMC.

Late-round QB option available in casual formats as part of JJ Zachariason's philosophy that late-round QB options are endless. Zachariason selected Kyler Murray as his second QB in the late rounds, highlighting that Murray has '20-plus fantasy point per game upside in his potential range of outcomes,' pairing him with Jared Goff as part of a late-QB strategy that prioritizes ceiling upside.

JJ Zachariason targets Logan Thomas as a round-4 tight end option within a tiered TE strategy: Brock Bowers in round 2, Kmet or Thomas in round 4, or wait for Dalton Kincaid/Isaiah Likely in later rounds, then Terrance Ferguson at the end. This approach reflects Zachariason's philosophy that only 1.2 fantasy points per game separated TE9 from TE16 last season, making late-round TE viable.

JJ Zachariason considers Mark Andrews a good fallback tight end option with low-end TE1 upside if Kincaid or Likely are unavailable. Andrews is grouped with Dallas Goedert, Travis Kelce, and Juwan Johnson as a tier of options that have low-end, borderline TE1 finish range of outcomes.

JJ Zachariason includes Marlon Mack on his bench as part of his strong running back depth in the ESPN mock draft, alongside Rhamondre Stevenson, Bill Krosky, Merritt, Mike Washington, and Tank Bigsby.

JJ Zachariason targets Marshawn Lloyd in every draft, particularly with Jacob Cowing off the board, viewing him as a consistent late-round value. Zachariason drafts Lloyd in round 12, stating 'I do not think he will actually be going too much later,' and frames him as one injury or suspension away from becoming a weekly starter with significant upside.

JJ Zachariason drafts Mike Washington as a running back handcuff in round thirteen, describing him as 'another great handcuff,' indicating solid backup value and upside if the primary back is injured. Washington is positioned as one injury away from becoming a valuable weekly starter in fantasy lineups.

JJ Zachariason identifies Nico Collins as a dark horse offensive player of the year candidate, expressing happiness to acquire him in the mock draft. Zachariason highlights Collins as a standout value when premium running backs and tight ends are off the board, positioning him as a breakout-caliber wide receiver with significant upside.

JJ Zachariason strongly advocates for Parker Washington, expressing high conviction in the pick despite limited sample size. He selects Parker Washington in round six of a Yahoo full PPR mock, stating 'I love me some Parker Washington' and expressing regret that he didn't take Parker a round earlier over Jameson Williams, indicating higher conviction on Washington's value. Zachariason criticizes Sleeper's ADP of 72nd overall as too low, referencing his own analysis showing Parker Washington leading a list of players valued significantly higher in high-stakes leagues versus home league formats. He also selected Parker Washington as one of his six wide receivers in a 12-team mock, acknowledging he would receive an 'F grade' from Draft Grade for the pick, but defending the selection as part of his overall roster construction strategy.

JJ Zachariason deviates from running back strategy to select Puka Nacua in round one of a Yahoo full PPR mock (106th pick), noting that Nacua falling to him prompted a shift in draft approach away from prioritizing running backs early; he later drafts Nacua in round one of another mock and includes him in his starting lineup for the ESPN mock draft, positioning him as a core wide receiver in his roster construction.

JJ Zachariason notes that Quentin Johnston caught a long preseason touchdown and his ADP is skyrocketing accordingly. Zachariason was 'QJ curious before it was the cool thing to do' and credits the preseason play as evidence of the offense and Justin Herbert believing in him, suggesting breakout potential.

JJ Zachariason identifies Ray Davis as the standout running back option from a group of five RBs in an ESPN mock draft, noting he'd be comfortable with Davis as the lead option given the team's late-round tight end strategy.

JJ Zachariason leans toward Rhamondre Stevenson over Jaylen Warren at running back, citing that Stevenson remains the lead back in New England ahead of Trayveon Henderson. Stevenson dominated usage in the playoffs and was the lead back when healthy in the regular season, establishing clear depth-chart priority.

JJ Zachariason identifies Ramondre Stevenson as 'really sticking out' to him as a running back option in round seven and drafts him, indicating strong conviction on his value at that stage. Zachariason passes on Jonathan Brooks, Rico Dowdle, and Chuba in favor of Stevenson, positioning him as his preferred RB target in that round.

JJ Zachariason notes that Rico Dowdle is available as a Steelers running back option in a Yahoo full PPR mock, expressing confidence that he could still acquire Dowdle as a depth piece.

JJ Zachariason indicates Sean Tucker is not expected to be as big of a factor in the offense or may not even make the team, downgrading his draft value relative to earlier expectations.

JJ Zachariason drafts Tank Bigsby as a running back handcuff in round fourteen, calling him 'another fantastic sleeper,' and notes that all three handcuffs (Lloyd, Washington, Bigsby) are 'one injury or in Lloyd's case suspension away from sky rocket up the ranks.' Zachariason also selected Bigsby in the late rounds as a running back option, part of his strategy to double-tap the RB position in the later rounds after building a strong early RB room.

JJ Zachariason targets Terrance Ferguson as a late-round tight end lottery ticket and sleeper option. Zachariason drafted Ferguson in multiple mocks as a late-round TE, expressing hope that 'maybe Terrance Ferguson will boom.' Zachariason recommends Ferguson as a late-round tight end handcuff/depth option to target after securing a primary tight end starter, positioning him as part of a late-round strategy focused on finishing roster spots. This approach reflects Zachariason's philosophy that only 1.2 fantasy points per game separated TE9 from TE16 last season, making late-round TE viable.

JJ Zachariason lists Terry McLaurin among the top wide receiver options available in the draft.

JJ Zachariason references Travis Etienne as an elite running back option that was unavailable in his draft, forcing him to pivot to later-round backs like Bucky Irving.

JJ Zachariason considers Travis Kelce a good fallback tight end option with low-end TE1 upside if Kincaid or Likely are unavailable. Kelce is grouped with Dallas Goedert, Mark Andrews, and Juwan Johnson as a tier of options that have low-end, borderline TE1 finish range of outcomes.

JJ Zachariason identifies Woody Marks as 'one of my favorite sleeper running backs' and targets him in the late rounds, indicating conviction on his upside as a depth piece with breakout potential.

JJ Zachariason selected Zamir White as part of his strong running back room (Chase Brown, Zamir White, Cam Akers, Darrell Henderson), which he felt very confident about after the early RB-heavy draft strategy.