Fantasy Football Draft Values: Malik Nabers, Chris Godwin, Pat Freiermuth

NFL training camps are underway, meaning the preseason is less than three weeks away. Therefore, now is the time for fantasy players to prepare for their redraft leagues.

Many factors go into winning a redraft league every year. However, the top factor is drafting players at a value.

Let’s look at some of my favorite draft values based on Yahoo ADP.

Fantasy Football Draft Values: Yahoo Leagues

Malik Nabers (WR – NYG)

Yahoo ADP – 72.4 | WR29

New York will have one of the worst passing offenses in the NFL this year. However, Nabers will succeed because of his expected high target share. The Giants lack any proven pass-catchers following Darren Waller’s retirement. Meanwhile, Nabers ranked first in the rookie draft class in yards per route run (3.64) among wide receivers with at least 20 targets last season (per PFF). The former LSU star has made several highlight reel receptions during mini-camp. Don’t be surprised if Nabers is a top-15 wide receiver as a rookie.

Chris Godwin (WR – TB)

Yahoo ADP – 96.9 | WR36

Fantasy players struggled with starting Godwin, as he scored 9.6 or fewer half-point PPR fantasy points in 64.7% of the games last season. Furthermore, he averaged under 10 fantasy points per game for the first time since 2018. However, Godwin is prime for a bounce-back year, with the Buccaneers moving him back into the slot. The veteran averaged 0.41 fantasy points per route run in the slot compared to 0.26 lined up outside last season (per Fantasy Points Data). There is a chance Godwin outscores Mike Evans this year.

Pat Freiermuth (TE – PIT)

Yahoo ADP – 131.9 | TE17

While Freiermuth is coming off the worst season of his career, fantasy players should give him another shot in 2024. The Steelers’ offense should be significantly better after upgrading their quarterback room. Furthermore, Arthur Smith taking over as the team’s offensive coordinator is excellent news for Freiermuth. Last year, the Atlanta Falcons tight ends averaged a 31.7% overall target share and a 29.3% red zone target share. With Diontae Johnson in Carolina, Freiermuth could see the volume needed for a breakout season in the final year of his rookie contract.