My Final High Stakes Fantasy Football Draft ($2k Buy In)

Ron Stewart acknowledges Aaron Jones as a good draft pick and admits he was debating selecting him during that round.

AJ Barner was drafted as a secondary tight end to provide depth behind Brock Bowers. Ron Stewart expressed satisfaction with the pick, feeling good about the value relative to how the draft board unfolded.

Ron Stewart dismisses Alec Pierce as merely a 'hobbled field stretcher,' preferring Josh Downs for his superior role as a PPR underneath receiver.

Ron Stewart indicates he is considering targeting Amari Cooper if he remains available during the late rounds of the draft.

Amon-Ra St. Brown was a top-tier consideration for Ron Stewart at the 1.08 draft spot. Stewart notes he would likely prefer a St. Brown and Trey McBride pairing over his actual selection of Brock Bowers and Saquon Barkley.

Ron Stewart targeted Baker Mayfield as a backup quarterback option, noting that missing out on him in the draft was a negative outcome.

Ron Stewart expresses regret at missing out on Brian Thomas Jr., noting he was a high-priority target. Stewart argues that concerns regarding Thomas's strength of schedule are invalid, emphasizing that his talent and role as a boundary receiver make him a strong draft selection.

Ron Stewart identifies Brock Bowers as the optimal pick at the 1.08 spot in tight end premium formats, prioritizing him over Jonathan Taylor and Amon-Ra St. Brown. Stewart believes Bowers is the better player and trusts the coaching staff, though he notes Bowers shares a bye week with Sadik.

Ron Stewart initially characterizes the selection of Christian Watson as an early reach in the draft, but later identifies him as a great bench depth piece in home league formats, particularly for teams punting the tight end position.

Although Courtland Sutton is typically a 'fade' for Ron Stewart, he selects him to address wide receiver depth because the price makes sense and provides exposure to the Denver offense.

Cyrus Allen was a targeted player for Ron Stewart, but he was selected by an opponent immediately before Stewart's turn.

Ron Stewart explicitly states he is not taking D'Andre Swift in this draft format.

Ron Stewart offers conflicting views on Dalton Kincaid; he initially identifies him as a valuable target in tight end premium formats given his 70.4 ADP, but later explicitly states he does not like the pick in high-stakes draft formats.

Ron Stewart intends to draft Daniel Jones as a backup quarterback, banking on the potential for a bounce-back performance this season.

Ron Stewart targets Davante Adams as a key wide receiver to address his team's need for meaningful draft capital at the position.

Ron Stewart expresses disapproval of the David Montgomery draft pick in the context of the current high-stakes draft room.

Ron Stewart prioritizes DeVonta Smith, ranking him clearly ahead of other available options. Stewart views drafting Smith alongside Saquon Barkley as a strategic bet that the Eagles' 'tush push' play will decrease in frequency, which would increase the touchdown upside for both players. While Stewart acknowledges the roster construction concern of drafting two Eagles, he believes the highest-percentile outcome for the team relies on this touchdown distribution shift.

Dylan Sampson was selected in the draft by an opponent.

Ron Stewart targeted Emeka Egbuka in his high-stakes draft, citing super positive reports and a strategic desire to add youth upside to his roster.

Ron Stewart consistently identifies Garrett Wilson as a great draft pick who is currently crushing, even when opting for other players to diversify his roster.

Ron Stewart identifies the selection of George Pickens as a strong draft pick.

Greg Dulcich is projected for 9.9 points per game, but Ron Stewart expresses a lack of interest in drafting him.

Hunter Henry is noted as a late-round draft target in this high-stakes format.

Ron Stewart identifies Isaiah Likely as a 'damn good pick' in the context of a high-stakes fantasy football draft.

Ron Stewart considers Jahmyr Gibbs a must-start in home leagues and a high-value selection, despite noting he will likely finish the high-stakes drafting season without a single share of him. Stewart expresses a strong desire to chase teams that include Gibbs.

Ron Stewart notes that Jake Ferguson's ADP has been rising, with his earliest draft position recorded at 8.04; Stewart also identifies him as a viable pivot option if his primary wide receiver targets are taken.

Ron Stewart argues that stacking Jalen Hurts with Saquon Barkley and DeVonta Smith is not as highly correlated as it might appear, as there is no scenario where all three players 'smash' simultaneously. Stewart notes that drafting DeVonta Smith makes him more likely to target Jalen Hurts later in the draft to complete the stack, but maintains that the team's success is specifically tied to the 'tush push' play potentially going away.

James Cook is mentioned in the context of draft decision-making by Ron Stewart.

Ron Stewart expresses skepticism regarding Jaylen Waddle's current ADP, explicitly stating he does not love where Waddle was selected in the draft.

Ron Stewart plans to draft Jaylen Wright if the opportunity arises, specifically as a counter-move to opponents rostering his handcuff.

Ron Stewart strongly advocates for drafting Joe Burrow if you already have Ja'Marr Chase, calling it an easy decision and criticizing those who pass on him in the 9th round.

Jonathan Taylor was considered as a primary option at the 1.08 draft position alongside Brock Bowers and Amon-Ra St. Brown, though he was ultimately passed over by Ron Stewart during the draft process.

Ron Stewart ranks Josh Downs a tier ahead of Jordan Addison, arguing that Addison faces stiffer target competition from Justin Jefferson, which negatively impacts his fantasy outlook.

Ron Stewart expresses hesitation about stacking Jordan Love with Trey McBride due to their overlapping bye weeks in week 13 and 14.

Despite a personal strategy of punting on the quarterback position, Ron Stewart feels compelled to draft Josh Allen at pick 5.08 because he is available later than his typical 5.03 ADP and Stewart lacks exposure to him. While some in the draft room view Allen as a poor 5th-round pick, Stewart maintains he could not pass on the value.

Ron Stewart targets Josh Downs as a key PPR receiver, ranking him a tier above other available receivers at the 9/10 turn. Stewart prefers Downs over Jordan Addison, citing Addison's target competition with Justin Jefferson, and dismisses Alec Pierce as merely a 'hobbled field stretcher' compared to Downs's role as a PPR underneath receiver.

Ron Stewart praises the selection of Josh Jacobs as a strong RB2 pick, despite Stewart's own expectation that Jacobs may face a six-game suspension following an expedited court date.

Ron Stewart identifies Keon Coleman as a potential target for his final draft pick if he remains available, viewing him as a viable late-round flyer.

Khalil Shakir was a primary draft target for Ron Stewart, who debated selecting him before ultimately passing to draft Brandon Aubrey.

Ron Stewart prioritizes drafting Ladd McConkey over Michael Pittman Jr. to secure a 'sexy' rookie upside swing, noting that the roster already contains high-floor, low-upside players like Josh Downs and Courtland Sutton. Despite concerns about stacking too many Eagles players, Stewart believes the offense can support multiple fantasy-relevant pass catchers.

Ron Stewart identifies Malik Nabers as a wide receiver target to help balance his team's roster construction.

Ron Stewart initially expresses hesitation about drafting MarShawn Lloyd in the mid-rounds, but later identifies him as a priority target, stating that the team should 'sprint' to draft him.

Ron Stewart debated selecting Marvin Harrison Jr. over Rhamondre Stevenson, ultimately concluding that Harrison was the correct choice for his roster, noting that passing on him was getting too cute.

Ron Stewart expresses regret at missing out on drafting Matthew Golden, indicating he was a target for his roster.

Ron Stewart views Michael Pittman Jr. as a high-floor, 'sexless' pick similar to Josh Downs and Courtland Sutton. While he was a viable alternative to Ladd McConkey, Stewart opted for the higher rookie upside of McConkey instead.

Ron Stewart expresses strong interest in drafting Mike Evans, noting that he was a target for his draft room and that he would have preferred to select him if available.

Ron Stewart notes that he has been drafting Parker Washington frequently in his recent high-stakes drafts.

Ron Stewart criticizes the selection of Quentin Johnston, indicating he is not a fan of the pick in this draft.

Ron Stewart identifies Quinshon Judkins as a high-value draft pick, explicitly stating that he is clearly really good in the context of the draft board.

Ron Stewart is explicitly out on Rashee Rice for the current season, despite acknowledging he was a close consideration during the draft.

Ron Stewart drafted Rhamondre Stevenson as a hedge against heavy exposure to TreVeyon Henderson. Stewart rejects the narrative that Stevenson cannot pass block, noting it was his calling card at Ohio State and expecting year-two improvement to move him beyond being unusable on passing downs.

Rico Dowdle is rostered as part of a top-heavy running back group, with Ron Stewart relying on him to help fill RB and flex spots. Stewart mentions Dowdle as a late-round running back option he has utilized in other high-stakes draft builds.

Ron Stewart selected Saquon Barkley as a core piece of a top-heavy double hero RB strategy. Stewart notes that Barkley's highest-percentile outcome is tied to a potential reduction in the Eagles' reliance on the 'tush push' for goal-line scores, which would increase touchdown upside for Barkley and DeVonta Smith.

Seth McGowan was selected for Ron Stewart's running back room, though Stewart later expressed regret, stating he would have preferred to draft Baker Mayfield in that spot instead.

Ron Stewart drafts T.J. Hockenson as the last decent tight end available on the board before the position becomes 'dust'. Hockenson is projected for 10.3 points per game in this format.

Tank Bigsby was selected in the draft by an opponent, noting his involvement in the draft pool.

Ron Stewart maintains a positive outlook on TreVeyon Henderson, rejecting the idea that he is cooked while acknowledging the need to hedge against potential injury uncertainty. Stewart expects Henderson to improve as a pass blocker in year two.

Ron Stewart ranks Trey McBride ahead of Saquon Barkley in his specific draft format and notes McBride had the highest points-per-game projection (18.2) available. Stewart ultimately opted against drafting him to avoid stacking concerns with Jordan Love, though he debated a Bowers-McBride pairing.

Ron Stewart notes that while Ty Johnson would typically be a decent pick, his current injury status makes him a questionable selection.

Tyjae Spears is mentioned in the context of draft strategy regarding handcuffing and roster construction.

Ron Stewart considered Tyler Warren as a potential draft pick, noting it was a close decision against other targets.

Ron Stewart explicitly dismisses the idea of drafting Wan'Dale Robinson, indicating he is not a target for his roster construction.

Ron Stewart selects Xavier Worthy in the 11th round, viewing him as a necessary receiver addition who is right around the 'cliff' of available talent. Stewart targets Worthy to help catch up on draft capital after investing heavily in running backs and quarterback early.

Ron Stewart notes he already has significant exposure to Zay Flowers, which influenced his decision not to draft him in this specific round.