Everything to know about your Fantasy Football Draft in 18 minutes

JJ Zachariason ranks AJ Brown ahead of Justin Jefferson and CeeDee Lamb, citing a redemption arc narrative. Despite finishing as WR11 in PPR last season (vs. Jefferson's WR30), Brown faced early hamstring issues and an unimaginative Eagles offense, yet still delivered low-end WR1 production. With Drake Maye as QB, Zachariason views Brown as a priority target with significant discount value on what has been a consistent top-five real-life wide receiver for the past half-decade. Zachariason's favorite pick in round three and a great wide receiver option when executing a strategy of securing a stud running back in round one and Brock Bowers in round two.

Zachariason lists Amari Rodgers as a round-four target with legitimate wide receiver one potential upside in his profile.

JJ Zachariason targets Ashton Jeanty as a round-two running back option when picking at the end of round one, part of a two-running-back strategy alongside Saquon Barkley.

Bijan Robinson is one of JJ Zachariason's top three overall players. Zachariason prefers to start drafts with a stud running back in round one, with Gibbs, Bijan, and Christian McCaffrey as his top three overall selections.

JJ Zachariason loves Brock Bowers in round two as a tight end target, positioning him as an alternative to early wide receiver selection and allowing flexibility to prioritize running backs early in the draft. Zachariason has made videos about his 'super Bowers draft strategy,' particularly if you have one of the top five picks. However, it is tough for him to click Bowers when guys like Chase Brown or Derrick Henry are still on the board. Ideally, he wants to pick inside the first four picks to get a stud running back, get Brock Bowers in round two, and then still get a great wide receiver like AJB, Malik Neighbors, or Chris Alave in round three.

Bucky Irving is a round 9–10 Washington backfield target with significant upside tied to snap-count confirmation. JJ Zachariason notes that if Irving shows a 60–65% snap rate in week one, he will skyrocket up the rankings, making him a discount target in the draft. Irving is preferred over Rashad White in part due to White's hamstring injury sustained during an ice bucket challenge video.

Douglas is looking like the wide receiver one in Miami; highlighted as a deep league wide receiver target.

JJ Zachariason ranks AJ Brown ahead of CeeDee Lamb among top-10 wide receivers, though Lamb remains a top-tier option.

Chase Brown is JJ Zachariason's favorite running back at the turn (rounds 2–3) and is ranked as the eighth overall player. Zachariason feels he has so many more answers than questions. He also prefers Chase Brown over Brock Bowers in round two when both are available, positioning him as a preferred stud running back target.

Chris Godwin is listed as a round-seven to round-nine target. Zachariason suggests Godwin could squeeze the gap between him and Acha Ibuka in the Buccaneers receiving hierarchy, indicating potential for target share growth.

JJ Zachariason lists Chris Olave as a round-three target alongside AJ Brown, DeVonta Smith, and Malik Neighbors, indicating he would be thrilled to start a draft with Olave at that price point.

JJ Zachariason targets Chris Alave as a great wide receiver option in round three when executing a strategy of securing a stud running back in round one and Brock Bowers in round two.

Christian McCaffrey is one of JJ Zachariason's top three overall players. Zachariason prefers to start drafts with a stud running back in round one, with Gibbs, Bijan, and CMC as his top three overall selections.

JJ Zachariason's favorite pick in round six is Christian Watson, representing solid value at that draft position over other round-six options like Mike Evans and DJ Moore.

Zachariason targets Loveland in round three or four when picking at the end of round one, embracing a 'Ricky Bobby first or last' tight end strategy that avoids mid-round tight end shots; Loveland sets up great if picking out of the turn.

Cyrus Allen is a Chiefs wide receiver target that JJ Zachariason is feeling good about; with Zachariason fading Rashi Rice this year, he is more excited about guys like Cyrus Allen and Xavier Worthy.

JJ Zachariason reversed his earlier fade call on DJ Moore, stating his profile is not that different from Mike Evans or Jaylen Waddle and that with Josh Allen under center he should arguably be ranked ahead of them. Zachariason lists him as a round-six target alongside Christian Watson and Mike Evans, noting the round-six price tag is really tough to argue with.

DeAndre Swift is one of JJ Zachariason's best bets for rounds 4–5 RB selection, allowing flexibility to attack mid-range wide receivers in the draft. He is positioned as a strong option to shore up the RB2 spot.

JJ Zachariason identifies Dallas Goedert as a safe floor option in late rounds; despite scoring 13 touchdowns in 16 games last season with AJ Brown involved, calling it a floor option is almost insulting, suggesting significant upside potential.

David Montgomery is one of JJ Zachariason's best bets for rounds 4–5 RB selection, allowing flexibility to attack mid-range wide receivers in the draft. He is positioned as a strong option to shore up the RB2 spot.

Zachariason finds it tough to click Brock Bowers in the top five picks when Chase Brown or Derrick Henry are still available, positioning Henry as a preferred stud running back target in round one when building a balanced roster.

JJ Zachariason lists DeVonta Smith as a round-three target alongside AJ Brown, Malik Neighbors, and Chris Olave, indicating he would be thrilled to start a draft with Smith at that price point given his upside profile.

JJ Zachariason cites George Kittle as older and coming off an Achilles injury, making him a mid-round tight end to avoid.

JJ Zachariason identifies Harold Fannon as a mid-round tight end to avoid due to being in what could be an atrocious offense.

JJ Zachariason identifies Isaiah Likely as his primary late-round tight end target, looking like the favorite for number two pass-game option duties in New York; this role clarity positions him as a core tight end strategy play.

Jahmyr Gibbs is one of JJ Zachariason's top three overall players. Zachariason prefers to start drafts with a stud running back in round one, with Gibbs, Bijan Robinson, and Christian McCaffrey as his top three overall selections.

James Cook is a round-two or three target who checks multiple boxes: offensive fit, potential for increased receiving work, and elite talent. JJ Zachariason emphasizes he is a really good football player who should not be overthought, making him a strong value alongside Saquon Barkley at the turn.

With Sam LaPorta now having a hip injury, Jameson Williams could pick up where he left off in the second half of last season as an explosive upside wide receiver two with wide receiver one week-winning potential. Zachariason finds him tempting in round six given the LaPorta injury, which makes it clearer than ever that Williams can operate as a high-upside receiver.

Jared Goff is a late-round quarterback value with 4,500+ passing yards in each of the past three seasons and underappreciated upside. Only Lamar Jackson, Josh Allen, Jaylen Hertz, and Joe Burrow have more top-five weekly finishes than Goff over the past two years. He has no problematic outdoor game until week 17, making him an awesome floor play according to JJ Zachariason.

Javonte Williams is a round-three target with 15+ touchdown scoring potential as the lead back in a good offense. JJ Zachariason targets him alongside Josh Jacobs, emphasizing that while both may seem boring, scoring 15 touchdowns as a lead back in a really good offense is not boring and brings consistent scoring to the table.

Jaden Reed is listed as a round-seven to round-nine target. Zachariason prefers him over Josh Downs given Keenan Allen is in town, suggesting Reed has better opportunity in the Chargers offense.

JJ Zachariason is a huge fan of Jaylen Waddle this season as a round-five target, noting Sean Payton is building the offense around him and expressing excitement for what he can do; positioned with upside potential.

JJ Zachariason targets Jordan Mason as a late-round RB outside round 10 with significant upside. Mason is not merely a handcuff but could be the lead back on an improved Vikings offense with potential for double-digit touchdown upside.

Josh Allen requires a late second round or best case early third round pick to acquire in drafts. Despite the early capital investment, JJ Zachariason notes he has historically posted north of 50% ESPN playoff advance rate in each of the past four seasons, making the early investment worthwhile.

Josh Down is deprioritized relative to Jaden Reed due to Keenan Allen's presence in the Chargers offense, suggesting reduced opportunity for Down. Down is ranked ahead of Jaden Reed in the Chargers receiving hierarchy despite Keenan Allen's presence.

Josh Jacobs is a round-three target with 15+ touchdown scoring potential as the lead back in a good offense. JJ Zachariason targets him alongside Javonte Williams, emphasizing that while both may seem boring, scoring 15 touchdowns as a lead back in a really good offense is not boring and brings consistent scoring to the table.

JJ Zachariason expresses belief in Justin Herbert as a quarterback option in the draft context, positioning him favorably within the passing game landscape.

JJ Zachariason expresses concerns about Justin Jefferson's top-10 WR ranking, questioning whether Kyler Murray will be a significant passing improvement over the previous Cardinals QB. Jefferson finished as WR30 last year, and AJ Brown is ranked ahead of him despite finishing as WR11 in PPR last season.

JJ Zachariason recommends Jawan Johnson as a handcuff/pairing option if drafting mid-round tight ends like LaPorta, Kraft, or Kittle; with Jordan Tyson looking to be out six weeks, Johnson could very feasibly be the number two pass game option for the Saints offense; he was third among all tight ends in receiving yards last year.

JJ Zachariason prioritizes Katon Mitchell as a late-round Chargers RB target with 8-12 touch projection in an offense featuring wheel routes and downfield outs. Unlike other handcuffs, Mitchell has standalone value at a free ADP.

JJ Zachariason identifies Kyle Pitts as a mid-round tight end to avoid due to being in what could be an atrocious offense.

Kyler Murray is a late-round reclamation project with demonstrated 20+ fantasy points per game upside. JJ Zachariason notes that 26 of 28 quarterbacks (93% hit rate) with 100+ rush attempts in a season posted top-12 numbers on a per-game basis over the past decade. With KOC and Vikings weapons, Murray represents rare dual-threat upside at a reasonable late-round pick despite his recent struggles.

JJ Zachariason is excited for Luther Burden at round-five price, noting he is getting a discount coming off a groin injury; willing to sign up for him in that range.

JJ Zachariason highlights Matthew Golden as his favorite sleeper wide receiver with a full-time role now with the Packers following Romeo Dobbs and Dantavian Wix departing; featured in Zachariason's recent sleeper wide receiver video.

Mike Evans is listed as a round six option alongside Christian Watson and DJ Moore, representing the tier of receivers available at that draft position. Zachariason lists Mike Evans as a round-six target alongside Christian Watson and DJ Moore.

JJ Zachariason lists Mike Washington as one of his four favorite late-round handcuff RB targets after round 10. Washington has been consistently impressive in Raiders preseason action and represents one injury away from significant waiver wire value.

Parker Washington is Zachariason's favorite pick in round seven, representing strong value at that draft position as a round-seven to round-nine target.

Patrick Mahomes is going in round 12 or later in some drafts, creating significant value. JJ Zachariason notes that if he had known elite quarterbacks like Mahomes and Bo Nix were going this late, he would have waited longer to draft the position.

Quentin Johnston is listed as a round-seven to round-nine target option alongside Stefon Diggs as one of the top receivers in that range.

Shahed is Sam Darnold's number two wide receiver; Darnold joins Jared Goff as the only quarterbacks to throw for at least 4,000 yards in each of the past two seasons, providing a strong passing environment. Rashid Shahed is Sam Darnold's number two wide receiver; Darnold joins Jared Goff as one of only two quarterbacks to throw for at least 4,000 yards in each of the past two seasons, providing a strong passing environment.

JJ Zachariason lists Ray Davis as one of his four favorite late-round handcuff RB targets after round 10, representing one injury away from significant waiver wire value.

Sam LaPorta has a hip injury that JJ Zachariason cites as a glaring issue, making him a mid-round tight end to avoid. The injury impacts the Lions' passing game distribution and elevates Jameson Williams' role.

Saquon Barkley is a round-two or three target and strong value at the turn; one year removed from being the best running back on the planet, he represents a discount relative to his peak production. JJ Zachariason mentions him as a potential round-two running back target when picking at the end of round one, part of a two-running-back strategy.

Stefon Diggs is listed as a round seven to nine target option alongside other wide receivers in that range, per JJ Zachariason.

JJ Zachariason lists Tank Bigsby as one of his four favorite late-round handcuff RB targets after round 10, representing one injury away from significant waiver wire value.

JJ Zachariason targets Tee Higgins in round four as a value play one year removed from a top-six finish, highlighting legitimate wide receiver one potential upside in his profile at that draft price.

JJ Zachariason identifies Terrence Ferguson as a favorite late-round tight end target, positioned as a potential tight end one/wide receiver three in the Matthew Stafford-led Rams offense that Vegas and analysts love; framed as 'your fantasy nerd's favorite late round tight end' with significant upside at a late draft cost.

Travis Etienne is in play in rounds 4–5 as an RB2 option, especially with Alvin Kamara's injury creating increased opportunity in the Jaguars backfield. JJ Zachariason targets him as a strong option to shore up the RB2 spot.

Hunter is one of the biggest wide receiver handcuff possibilities; if anything happens to Parker, BTJ, or Jakobi Meyers, Hunter will get more snaps on offense. Zachariason believes in this talent and says he can be gotten pretty much for free at the end of drafts.

Zachariason noted that the gap between Trey Harris and Quentin Johnston for the Chargers may be too wide, suggesting Harris's draft value relative to Johnston warrants scrutiny.

JJ Zachariason cites Tucker Kraft's knee injury as a glaring issue that makes him a mid-round tight end to avoid.

Xavier Worthy is a Chiefs wide receiver that JJ Zachariason is more excited about given his fade on Rashi Rice this year, positioning Worthy as a preferred alternative to Rice.

JJ Zachariason highlights Zay Flowers as a round-four target, noting he is Lamar Jackson's clear-cut number one wide receiver with legitimate wide receiver one potential upside in his profile. Flowers is Zachariason's favorite in round four, though he notes he would likely draft Jaylen Waddle or Lamarr Moncrief in round four and hope to get Flowers back in round five.