The NFL draft is this weekend, and while you should always have a plan going into your draft (as we cover in countless articles here on ESPN), it’s also important to be flexible. Don’t get locked into a specific strategy until you see how the first few rounds shake out, and then make adjustments as necessary.
For instance, last August, many of us were faced with a choice between Khalil Herbert or Bucky Irving in the double-digit rounds. Both players were going for similar ADPs, but Herbert was a middling backup RB in a questionable offense, while Irving looked poised to be the Bucs’ starting WR1 in a strong passing attack with a good opportunity to rack up a ton of targets. In the end, Irving was the better play (and a league-winner).
Finding reliable touchdown scorers at wide receiver is difficult, but there are several players with promising profiles who should have high floor/ceiling combinations based on their projected target shares and efficiency. Eric Karabell dives into a handful of them, including Ja’Marr Chase, Justin Jefferson, CeeDee Lamb, Puka Nacua, Malik Nabers and Amon-Ra St. Brown.
Elite, high-volume backs are a scarce commodity in fantasy, but there are a few runners with the potential to be dependable TD scorers if they continue to receive substantial work at the goal line. Liz Loza highlights some of the best options to target late in drafts, with a special emphasis on players who may benefit from teams’ vacated carries and targets.