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Wait a few rounds at tight end: While the format pushes all tight ends up the draft board, the value is still a few rounds later on a player like Tucker Kraft

Every year, a tight end or two drafted in the 10th round or later ends up a weekly fantasy starter, the kind of hit that quietly wins leagues by turning a throwaway pick into a set-and-forget starter. The trick is finding which late-round options have the clearest path to that outcome.

Puka Nacua leads all wide receivers: Nacua is the top-ranked fantasy wide receiver entering the season and is the ideal target for someone drafting between Pick 4 and Pick 7.

Jordyn Brooks takes the top spot: Brooks led all linebackers in combined and solo tackles while making first-team All-Pro last season. joins the

‘s collapsing rushing volume is a red flag: Jackson's carry total has declined every year, falling to just 5.2 per game in 2025.

Prioritize an elite quarterback early: In superflex, two starting quarterbacks are non-negotiable, so landing a top option like Drake Maye of the

Early-round running back picks carry the most weight of any position, since a hit anchors your roster and a miss is hard to overcome. But the top of the position has real depth this year, and several backs going in the first few rounds carry enough risk that you can find similar value a round or two later.

Justin Jefferson should rebound: The Minnesota Vikings wide receiver is projected to have Kyler Murray throwing passes to him now, which should make him a clear-cut first-round wide receiver like most seasons.

leads all wide receivers: The Los Angeles Rams star ranks first among wide receivers in PFF receiving grade over the last few seasons.

Kenyon Sadiq and Eli Stowers rank in the top 10: There is a clear gap between the top two tight ends and the rest of the