While it’s always important to identify the next big sleeper and breakout candidates, it’s equally important to avoid those fantasy football draft-day landmines. You know what I’m talking about. Those picks that torpedo your draft and have you behind the eight ball before the season begins. Don’t worry, we have you covered. Andrew Erickson and Derek Brown have shared their early players to avoid based on their average draft position (ADP).

• Players to Avoid at ADP: Dawson Knox
• Players to Avoid at ADP: Patrick Mahomes
• Players to Avoid at ADP: D.K. Metcalf
• Players to Avoid at ADP: T.J. Hockenson
• Players to Avoid at ADP: Chris Godwin
• Players to Avoid at ADP: Elijah Mitchell
• Players to Avoid at ADP: Mark Andrews
• Players to Avoid at ADP: Ezekiel Elliott
• Players to Avoid at ADP: Allen Robinson
• Players to Avoid at ADP: Javonte Williams
• Players to Avoid at ADP: Antonio Gibson
• Players to Avoid at ADP: Tyreek Hill
• Players to Avoid at ADP: Diontae Johnson
• Players to Avoid at ADP: Kyler Murray

Why DeAndre Hopkins is a player to avoid at their current average draft position (ADP)

DeAndre Hopkins 2022 Fantasy Football Outlook

DeAndre Hopkins wasn’t completely washed last season, but his days as an elite alpha wide receiver could be over. Last season he was the WR21 in fantasy points per game as he logged his first season since 2017 outside the top 20 in targets per snap. Hopkins only commanded a 20.5% target share which was good for 35th among wideouts. While the suspension should ensure that Hopkins will return fully healthy, it’s not a sure thing that we don’t see his numbers decline further in 2022. He ranked 31st in yards per route run last season (minimum 50 targets, per PFF).
– Derek Brown

FantasyPros Staff Consensus 2022 Redraft Fantasy Football Rankings