Need some fantasy draft help in a pinch? I’m here to help! I’ve crammed as much strategy and tips as possible into an easy-to-read, easy-to-follow cheat sheet designed to help you crush your upcoming fantasy draft. Here’s my cheat sheet, as well as a few categories.
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QB Sleepers: Cam Newton, Tua Tagovailoa, Jameis Winston, Trey Lance.
QB Busts (in relation to where they’re being drafted): Jalen Hurts, Matt Ryan, Trevor Lawrence.
RB Sleepers: Rashaad Penny, Michael Carter.
RB Busts (in relation to where they’re being drafted): Saquon Barkley, Cam Akers, D’Andre Swift.
WR Sleepers: Jaylen Waddle, Darnell Mooney, Tre’Quan Smith.
WR Busts (in relation to where they’re being drafted): Mike Evans, Tyler Lockett, Michael Thomas, Kenny Golladay.
TE Sleepers: Adam Trautman, Blake Jarwin, Tyler Higbee, Jonnu Smith.
TE Busts (in relation to where they’re being drafted): TJ Hockenson, Noah Fant, Mike Gesicki, Hunter Henry, Evan Engram.
Early-Round Value Picks (Rounds 1-5): Joe Mixon, Najee Harris, Chris Godwin, Robert Woods, Myles Gaskin.
Mid-Round Value Picks (Rounds 6-10): DJ Moore, Mike Davis, Ja’Marr Chase.
Late-Round Value Picks (Round 11 or later): Michael Pittman Jr, Tyler Higbee, Michael Carter, Jonnu Smith, Henry Ruggs, Rashaad Penny, Darnell Mooney.
Deep-League Value Picks: Rashod Bateman, Salvon Ahmed, Blake Jarwin, Amon-Ra St. Brown, Bryan Edwards, Darrynton Evans, Larry Rountree, Cole Kmet, Tre’Quan Smith, Adam Trautman.
Backup RBs to Target: Rashaad Penny, Trey Sermon, Salvon Ahmed.
Backup RBs to Avoid: Benny Snell, Chuba Hubbard, Devontae Booker.
Rookies to Target: Michael Carter, Amon-Ra St. Brown, Ja’Marr Chase, Najee Harris, Jaylen Waddle.
Rookies to Avoid: Elijah Moore, Terrace Marshall, Josh Palmer, Tutu Atwell.
D/STs to Target: Chicago Bears, Denver Broncos, Miami Dolphins.
D/STs to Avoid: New Orleans Saints, Green Bay Packers, Philadelphia Eagles.
5-Word Draft Tip: Draft for value, not need.
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