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).

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• 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

Why Javonte Williams is a player to avoid at their current average draft position (ADP)

Javonte Williams 2022 Fantasy Football Outlook

Running back Melvin Gordon signed a one-year deal with the Denver Broncos, ultimately halting the Javonte Williams 2022 breakout season. The idea of Williams playing a three-down role was salivating, but Gordon’s return should not be overlooked after a seriously underrated 2021 campaign.

MG3’s return definitely hurts Williams’ top-tier fantasy ceiling. He’s going to split work with another capable back in Gordon which is exactly what new head coach Nathaniel Hackett desires and spoke on at the NFL owners’ meeting in March.

However, keep in mind that Williams finished 13th in touches last season (246, 14.6 per game) and would be the favorite to take another step forward in the passing game – Aaron Jones-esque – after finishing as one of two rookie RBs inside the top-15 in route participation in 2021: Najee Harris (first) and Javonte Williams (13th).
– Andrew Erickson

FantasyPros Staff Consensus 2022 Redraft Fantasy Football Rankings