Looking to stack your fantasy roster with the best players from each round of the draft? We’ve got you covered. Here they are (in reverse order).
Round 15: TE Isaiah Likely (Ravens)
Likely caught 30 of 40 targets for 411 yards and five touchdowns backing up Mark Andrews last year. Andrews was uninjured in a car accident last week, but missed the last three practices. He should be ready for Week 1, but Likely should also see the field.
Round 14: RB Jaylen Wright (Dolphins)
Wright had 10 carries for 55 yards and a score in his first preseason game. If De’Von Achane or Raheem Mostert miss any time, the fourth-round rookie with 4.38 speed could be a league-winner.
Round 13: WR Joshua Palmer (Chargers)
Wide receivers Keenan Allen and Mike Williams are gone, leaving Palmer as the team’s No. 1 receiver. This year, the Chargers have few options beyond last year’s No. 2 receiver.
Round 12: QB Aaron Rodgers (Jets)
Rodgers’ 239.20 fantasy points were the 12th-most among quarterbacks in 2022. Now he gets to throw to Garrett Wilson, a top-12 pick in most fantasy drafts.
Round 11: TE Dalton Schultz (Texans)
With so little talent at tight end, getting a top-10 talent in the 11th round should be considered a win. Schultz’s 150.50 fantasy points were the 10th-most among tight ends last year.
Round 10: QB Jared Goff (Lions)
Goff’s 4,575 yards were second-most in the NFL last year and his 289.10 fantasy points were seventh-most among quarterbacks. With weapons like Amon-Ra St. Brown and Sam LaPorta catching passes, Goff could dominate in 2024.
Round 9: TE Dallas Goedert (Eagles)
New offensive coordinator Kellen Moore likes to throw to his tight ends and without a true No.3 receiver on the team, Goedert should easily surpass the three touchdowns he had in 2023.
Round 8: WR Xavier Worthy (Chiefs)
Honestly, no one knows how good Worthy will be, but a 4.21 speedster catching passes from Patrick Mahomes in Andy Reid’s offense is worth a look in the eighth round.
Round 7: RB Raheem Mostert (Dolphins)
Achane may be more explosive, but Mostert led the league with 18 touchdowns and his 267.70 fantasy points were fifth-most among running backs last season, making him a steal in the seventh round.
Round 6: RB D’Andre Swift (Bears)
Swift’s 1,049 yards were a career-high and fifth-most among running backs last season. With 195 catches for 1,412 yards, Swift should see plenty of passes from rookie quarterback Caleb Williams.
Round 5: QB Anthony Richardson (Colts)
As a rookie, Richardson had the fourth-most fantasy points (20.92) in his first NFL game, but was done for the 2023 season with a shoulder injury in Week 5. With four rushing touchdowns in his first three games, Richardson’s dual-threat ability is hard to resist.
Round 4: QB Lamar Jackson (Ravens)
Jackson’s 4,499 total yards and 29 touchdowns in 2023 earned him a second MVP award and his 331.22 fantasy points were seventh-most in the NFL last season. Sharing the backfield with running back Derrick Henry should make Jackson’s job much easier in 2024.
Round 3: QB Jalen Hurts (Eagles)
Even in a down year, Hurts’ 356.82 fantasy points were fifth-most among NFL players last season. With a new offensive coordinator and a favorable schedule, Hurts is poised for a third-straight top-five fantasy finish.
Round 2: WR Puka Nacua (Rams)
A fifth-round pick in 2023, Nacua finished 2023 with the fourth-most fantasy points (298.5) among wide receivers. He sustained a minor knee injury during practice last week, but should be good to go for the regular season.
Round 1: WR CeeDee Lamb (Cowboys)
Lamb had more fantasy points (403.20) than McCaffrey (391.30) last season. Neither have played in any preseason games, but while Lamb will play with a chip on his shoulder in 2024, McCaffrey has been nursing a calf strain all summer.
