A fantasy football league certainly isn’t won at the draft. The adjustments and trades made along the way will ultimately decide who is victorious in early January. That being said, pinpointing value in each round of drafts can help kickstart your team and limit the amount of housekeeping required over the course of the season.
It’s important to recall that every round will contain players who will ultimately fail miserably as well as those who achieve incredible success. Below is a list of players who, assuming health, will fall in the latter category. Here are fantasy football draft picks to target in each round. Below we dive into a few of our top targets for 2024 fantasy football drafts.
- 2024 Fantasy Football Draft Kit
- 2024 Dynasty Fantasy Football Draft Kit
- 2024 Best Ball Fantasy Football Draft Kit
- Free Fantasy Football Mock Draft Simulator
Players to Target in Each Round
For the sake of this exercise, we will be analyzing the players available in each round of a 12-team, half-PPR league. Here are fantasy football draft picks to target in each round.
Round 4: Trey McBride (TE – ARI)
McBride emerged as one of the brightest stars at the TE position towards the latter half of the 2023 season. Among TEs with at least 50 targets, he ranked first in yards per route run and fifth in receiving grade (per PFF). He showed great rapport with franchise QB Kyler Murray, who will gain a clean bill of health heading into 2024.
What’s more, McBride will compete to be the primary pass-catcher in Arizona alongside Marvin Harrison Jr. There simply aren’t enough weapons to keep McBride from earning a minimum of 120 targets. He provides the ideal combination of athleticism and volume that continues to be rare at the TE position.
Round 5: Anthony Richardson (QB – IND)
Richardson showed glimpses of fantasy glory in his rookie season. In only two full games played, he scored 21.9 and 29.6 fantasy points respectively. A heavy portion of this fantasy production was the result of his rushing output. He proved to be an immense threat on the ground, which provides him with a very safe floor.
On the other hand, Richardson will have every opportunity to make great improvements as a passer. Michael Pittman Jr., Josh Downs, and rookie Adonai Mitchell form an intriguing group of WRs that will help the Colts get the most of Richardson’s arm. There are very few QBs that have the upside that Richardson possesses.
Round 6: Jayden Reed (WR – GB)
The Green Bay receiver room contains a number of talented players such as Christian Watson, Romeo Doubs, and Dontayvion Wicks. That being said, Reed is the only player amongst this group with a clear-cut role. He figures to play the Deebo Samuel role in this Shanahan-style offense.
Reed’s 5.4 yards after catch per reception (per PFF) are indicative of his ability to generate explosive plays in open space. In an ascending offense led by one of the league’s most exciting young QBs in Jordan Love, the ceiling is high for Reed. Expect him to be a great fantasy asset in his sophomore season.
More Fantasy Football Draft Picks to Target
- Fitz’s Top Fantasy Football Draft Targets (Premium)
- Erickson’s Top Fantasy Football Draft Targets (Premium)
- DBro’s Top Fantasy Football Draft Targets (Premium)
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