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        8-Team PPR Draft Strategy: The Best Plan for Dominating a Shallow League

        Smaller league, bigger pressure. Use this complete 8-team draft strategy to hit the right pick in every round and build a dominant roster.
        By Shane Hallam |
        8-Team PPR Draft Strategy: The Best Plan for Dominating a Shallow League

        Round-by-Round 8-Team Draft Strategy

        The complexity of fantasy drafts overwhelms even the most experienced players. When you are on the clock, the variables that require consideration are endless:

        • Scoring system
        • Roster Size
        • Team needs
        • ADP
        • Opponent’s rosters
        • Current News
        • Upside
        • Injury Risk

        As the clock ticks down, forgetting some of these is likely and you will make mistakes. 

        Having help that takes all of these variables into account is a must.

        You need a round-by-round draft strategy guide to help make the right pick every time.

        The 8-team draft strategy below takes you through every draft pick from your draft position to get the best results.

        We even offer more fantasy football help if you need it.

        Our 3D values and recent ADP make the best picks in your 8-team league draft. 

        This gameplan will help guide you in your 8-team draft

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        Combine the Draft War Room with this 8-team draft strategy guide to have all the necessary resources to crush your fantasy draft.

        Note: This strategy guide assumes a 16-round draft and starting lineup of 1 QB, 2 RBs, 2 WRs, 1 TE, 2 Flex, 1 K, and 1 DST. The Draft War Room will help you adjust your strategy if your league settings differ.

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        Round 1

        Top Target: Ja’Marr Chase

        The Draft War Room strongly prefers Chase over any other option.

        His perfect 100.0 score in 3D Value easily tops CeeDee Lamb’s 86.4.

        Chase owns both the highest ceiling and highest floor among WRs in our projections.

        Next Best: CeeDee Lamb 

        If Chase comes off the board at 1.01, grab Lamb.

        We project him to finish second in receptions (117), just behind Chase. With a healthy Dak Prescott, Lamb carries overall WR1 upside. That’s where he finished in 2023.

        Other Option

        Bijan Robinson

        Round 2 & 3

        Top Targets: Jonathan Taylor & Brock Bowers

        Taylor lands among our most Underrated players for 2025. His volume was much better with Joe Flacco last year than Anthony Richardson and could push for RB1 status if Daniel Jones wins the job.

        Taylor averaged four more carries and 13 more rushing yards per game with Richardson sidelined. 

        Even if Richardson keeps the job, that likely means major growth as a passer. Either way, Taylor profiles as a rock-solid RB starter.

        In a small league, locking up a difference-making TE matters. 

        Bowers flashed elite receiving traits last year and should be the focal point again in Vegas. We project him to lead all TEs with 1,153 receiving yards.

        Next Best: A.J. Brown & Trey McBride

        If you're leaning WR, Brown brings weekly spike potential thanks to elite yardage efficiency, TD efficiency, and target share. Non-PPR scoring downplays concerns about his volume.

        If you get sniped on Bowers, pivot to McBride. His 3D Value in our rankings (53) puts him right behind Bowers, keeping you in the top TE tier.

        Other Options:

        Drake London, Lamar Jackson

        Round 4 & 5

        Top Targets: Tyreek Hill & Breece Hall

        Hill let fantasy managers down in 2024, but Miami should revert to its more WR-focused 2023 attack.

        Last season, Dolphins WRs saw just a 50.4% target share, down from 67.8% in 2023. Hall underwhelmed as RB16 last year after a first-round ADP. But he still brings RB2 value at a discounted price. With Justin Fields and a new coaching staff in town, the Jets should run more and feature the short passing game.

        Fields ranked second and sixth in checkdown rate over the past two seasons -- good news for Hall’s target outlook.

        Next Best: Jayden Daniels & Alvin Kamara  

        Snagging a top rushing QB like Daniels, or even Jalen Hurts, at this point gives you a real edge in a shallow league. Either grab an elite option or wait until late.

        Kamara was second among RBs in receptions last season with 68. We project Kamara for 73 receptions, second among RBs once again.. 

        New Orleans only added a sixth-round rookie to the backfield, so Kamara enters 2025 as the clear lead back.

        Even with new HC Kellen Moore at the helm, Kamara’s role should remain relatively the same.

        Despite turning 30, he remains a focal point in the Saints’ offense.

        Other Options:

        Jalen Hurts, George Kittle

        Round 6 & 7

        Top Targets: Garrett Wilson & D.J. Moore

        Wilson locked up a long-term deal and remains the only Jets WR worth targeting. We project 92 catches, tied for 13th among WRs. He has cleared 80 receptions and 1,000 yards every year so far and should continue to beat WR3 pricing.

        Moore projects as the top option in HC Ben Johnson’s offense. He has commanded target shares in the 24-27% range in each of the past four years and should deliver a few WR2-type weeks. 

        Next Best: DeVonta Smith & Sam LaPorta 

        Smith offers a high weekly floor and ranked WR9, WR16, and WR24 the past three years. He’s a strong flex with spike-week potential.

        LaPorta tops Tier 3 of our TE fantasy football tiers. We project him to finish fifth among tight ends receiving yards (790), keeping you competitive at the position.

        Other Options:

        Xavier Worthy, Zay Flowers

        Round 8 & 9

        Top Targets: Jaylen Waddle & Tet McMillan

        Waddle belongs to a crowded WR tier but remains intriguing, especially with Jonnu Smith no longer siphoning targets.

        The Dolphins must rebound from last year’s low WR target share. Waddle’s role and production should snap back in 2025.

        McMillan is a premium bench stash if he slips to Round 9. At 219 pounds, he excelled at beating press coverage in college. Now stepping into the Mike Evans role in Dave Canales’ offense, McMillan has real WR2 upside at WR4 cost.

        Next Best: Travis Hunter & George Pickens 

        Hunter’s role remains unclear, but his ADP has dipped enough to create value. In an 8-team league, the risk of limited snaps isn’t as damaging. Take the swing.

        Pickens brings deep-ball upside and now plays with the best QB of his career. He’s a matchup-based flex with explosive potential.

        Other Options:

        T.J. Hockenson, TreVeyon Henderson

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        Round 10 & 11

        Top Targets: Isiah Pacheco & Jaylen Warren

        Pacheco’s 2024 got derailed by a fractured fibula, but Kansas City showed confidence this offseason by adding only a seventh-round rookie and Elijah Mitchell. He could return big value by year’s end.

        Warren thrives as a receiver, ranking eighth among RBs in yards per route (1.51) in 2024. With experience in Arthur Smith’s scheme, he should start ahead of rookie Kaleb Johnson.

        Next Best: Chris Olave & Jauan Jennings 

        Olave disappointed in 2024, playing just eight games, but now goes at WR35 after a WR12 ADP last year. He’s a post-hype sleeper in a Saints offense that should have solid volume.

        Jennings had a stellar 2024 campaign filling in for injured Brandon Aiyuk. As a result, he requested a new deal from the 49ers.

        He broke out, ranking ninth in targets per route and 14th in yards per route among WRs with 40+ targets. With Deebo gone and Aiyuk recovering, Jennings already showed he deserves a bigger role. He holds WR2 upside.

        Other Options:

        Dalton Kincaid, Travis Etienne

        Round 12 & 13

        Top Targets: Justin Fields & Ricky Pearsall

        If you still need a QB, Fields vaults to the top of the board. His rushing makes him a top-12 option.

        Pearsall returns after a terrifying offseason injury derailed his rookie campaign. He still posted three top-15 PPR weeks in limited action. With Deebo Samuel gone and Brandon Aiyuk recovering, Pearsall could emerge as a breakout WR2 as we outlined in our Breakouts article.

        Next Best: Josh Downs & Tank Bigsby

        Downs commanded a 28% target-per-route rate, fifth best among WRs in 2024. With Daniels Jones winning the job, Downs could finally have a QB who looks to pass more than run. 

        Bigsby has run with the first team often at training camp and appears to hold a definitive role in the offense. Taking a swing on any of the Jaguars RBs could have solid value.

        Other Options

        Tyjae Spears, Stefon Diggs

        Rounds 14, 15, & 16 

        Top Targets: High Upside bench stash, K & DST

        Pinpoint a player with upside in Round 14. The Upside Mode in the Draft War Room will help identify players with high ceilings.

        Use your last two picks on a kicker and defense with upside. Use our Free Agent Finder each week to find the best ones to stream.

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        Round 1

        Top Target: CeeDee Lamb

        Lamb ranks second behind Ja’Marr Chase in 3D Value. If he falls to you in the middle of the first round, it’s an easy click.

        His average depth of target dipped to a career-low 8.3 yards in 2024, and just 11.6% of his targets came on deep balls (20+ air yards), also a career low.

        Dak Prescott’s injury played a major role in that decline. With Prescott healthy, Lamb has the upside to contend for overall WR1.

        Next Best: Justin Jefferson

        Jefferson sits in the elite WR tier with Chase and Lamb, making him a strong value in the mid-first.

        His 2024 target share (28.1%) slightly increased from 2023 (27.7%) and 2022 (27.4%).

        That rate should remain steady with rookie J.J. McCarthy now under center.

        If you're considering an RB at this spot, use the Mock Draft Trainer to test WR vs. RB starts.

        Other Option:

        Puka Nacua

        Round 2

        Top Target: Nico Collins

        Collins and Brian Thomas Jr. sit close in 3D Value, but Collins earns the edge with slightly stronger baseline and floor projections.

        We project him to finish fifth in receiving yards among WRs with 1,467.

        Next Best: Brian Thomas Jr. 

        Thomas posted elite numbers as a rookie, including 2.45 yards per route, sixth best in the league.

        New HC Liam Coen has confirmed that Thomas will continue to be the focal point of the passing attack in his Mike Evans-style role.

        Other Options:

        Amon-Ra St. Brown, Jonathan Taylor


        Round 3

        Top Target: Brock Bowers

        Targeting a TE in Round 3 gives you a weekly advantage in an 8-team format.

        Bowers broke both the receptions by a rookie and receiving yards by a rookie TE record last season. 

        His talent makes him the focal point of the Raiders’ passing game.

        He still carries the most upside at TE after a dynamic rookie season.

        Next Best: Trey McBride

        McBride racked up 147 targets (second among TEs), 111 catches (second), and 1,146 yards (second) in 2024.

        Despite just 2 TDs, he led TEs with 34 red-zone targets. Those targets should lead to increased TDs in 2025.

        Other Options:

        Drake London, Tee Higgins

        Round 4

        Top Target: Alvin Kamara

        If you haven't drafted a RB yet, grabbing one here to anchor your team makes sense.

        Kamara was second among RBs in receptions last season with 68. We project Kamara for 73 receptions, second among RBs once again.. 

        New Orleans only added a sixth-round rookie to the backfield, so Kamara enters 2025 as the clear lead back.

        Even with new HC Kellen Moore at the helm, Kamara’s role should remain relatively the same.

        Despite turning 30, he remains a focal point in the Saints’ offense.

        Next Best: Tyreek Hill 

        Hill posted his fewest PPR points per game since his 2016 rookie season, but Tua’s injury was a big factor:

        With Tua (11 games) Without Tua (6 games)
        5.1 catches 4.2 catches
        63.1 yards 44.2 yards
        0.6 TDs 0 TDs

        Even Hill’s numbers with Tua were lower than his previous two seasons with the Dolphins. But, if Tua stays healthy, and the offense performs closer to 2022 or 2023, Hill should rebound.

        Other Options:

        Chase Brown, Jaxon Smith-Njigba

        Round 5

        Top Target: Jalen Hurts

        Four QBs make up the top tier in this format, and Hurts gives the best value at the end of the tier.

        His passing dipped with volume and WR/TE injuries in 2024, but he led QBs in carries and increased his expected TDs.

        Even with Saquon Barkley aboard, Hurts remains a fantasy difference-maker.

        Next Best: Omarion Hampton

        Hampton holds top-12 upside as a rookie, and it is worth taking upside shots in an 8-team league.

        Other Options:

        George Kittle, Mike Evans

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        Round 6

        Top Target: Kenneth Walker III

        Walker broke out as a receiver with 4.18 receptions per game, third among RBs. That was up from 1.93 in 2023.

        He ranked RB12 in points per game and RB4 in expected points per game.

        With new OC Klint Kubiak, expect him to stay involved as a receiver, much like Kamara last season.

        Next Best: D.J. Moore 

        Moore finished as WR16 and WR6 in PPR in his first two years with the Bears.

        Even with Rome Odunze and Luther Burden added, Moore should remain the top target for Caleb Williams. 

        Moore’s target share has been between 24-27% in each of the last four seasons.  

        He brings WR1 upside at a low-WR2 price.

        Other Options:

        Garrett Wilson, DK Metcalf

        Round 7

        Top Target: Xavier Worthy

        Worthy surged late last season, logging snap shares of 79.7% or more in each of his final seven games (including playoffs).

        That role could stay elevated to open this season, with the league expected to suspend Rashee Rice. Travis Kelce and Marquise Brown would still supply target competition, but the 22-year-old rookie looks like the ceiling play among that trio.

         

        Next Best: Omarion Hampton

        Hampton carries Round 1 draft capital and should split early touches with Najee Harris or lead the backfield outright.

        He’s the better receiver of the two and posted a 38-372-2 receiving line in his final college season.

        Other Options:

        DeVonta Smith, Zay Flowers

        Round 8

        Top Target: Jaylen Waddle

        Keep building that WR depth if you've leaned hard into RBs.

        Waddle disappointed in 2024 but previously hit 70+ catches and 1,000+ yards in three straight seasons.

        His 104 receptions as a rookie stood as the record before Puka Nacua and Brock Bowers reset it.

        Expect Miami to increase his usage again to try and renew the success they had in 2023.. Waddle has WR2 upside from your bench.

        Next Best: RJ Harvey

        Harvey likely starts the season behind Dobbins, but his explosion and athleticism provide high upside later in the year.

        Other Options:

        T.J. Hockenson, Chris Godwin

        Round 9

        Top Target: TreVeyon Henderson

        Stash upside rookies late. 

        Henderson logged 27 catches for 284 yards and a TD in his final season at Ohio State. He gives the Patriots a major receiving weapon that they lack.

        He has the talent to be one of the premiere receiving backs in the league and worth a stash for when he gets heavy usage in the passing game.

        Next Best: Tet McMillan

        McMillan projects as the “X” receiver in Dave Canales’ offense.

        He posted 2.87 yards per route in 2024, seventh among 49 WRs at the Combine, and ranked fifth in yards per team pass attempt.

        He could develop into a top-12 fantasy WR if Bryce Young improves his accuracy and decision making.

        Other Options:

        Travis Hunter, Calvin Ridley

        Round 10

        Top Target: Rome Odunze

        The pass-catcher room is crowded, but Odunze went ninth overall in the 2023 NFL draft and flashed an elite downfield skillset.

        Upside Mode boosts ceiling projections late in drafts, Odunze fits that mold.

        Next Best: Isiah Pacheco

        The Chiefs’ offense fell to 15th in scoring the past two years but had ranked top-6 for six straight seasons before that. Any rebound would clearly help the team’s lead RB. And Kansas City told us with both actions and Andy Reid’s words this offseason that it still believes in Pacheco.

        Other Options:

        Jaylen Warren, Jordan Addison

        Round 11

        Top Target: Travis Etienne

        Etienne underwhelmed in 2024, but new HC Liam Coen brings real optimism. His Buccaneers offense last year ranked:

        • fourth in yards
        • second in yards per carry
        • eighth in DVOA

        If Etienne leads the Jaguars’ backfield, he can be a fill-in for bye weeks and injuries. That’s worth betting on in this range.

        Next Best: Jakobi Meyers

        Meyers continues to outperform expectations in PPR and now gets the best QB of his career (since Tom Brady) in Geno Smith.

        After the Davante Adams trade, Meyers ranked 13th in expected PPR points per game and 21st in actual. He offers strong late-round value with weekly flex potential.

        Other Options:

        Dalton Kincaid, Brian Robinson

        Round 12

        Top Target: Jayden Reed

        Green Bay’s pass rate hit a Matt LaFleur-era low last season, but expect it to rebound with a healthy Jordan Love this season.

        Reed has delivered efficiently when targeted. Last season, his 2.20 yards per route ranked 17th among WRs with 50+ targets. That was an increase over his 2.05 yards per route run in 2023.

        Next Best: Josh Downs

        Downs had more success last season with Joe Flacco at QB than Anthony Richardson.

        With Flacco last year, Downs ranked 15th among WRs in PPR expected points and 17th in actual. With  Richardson? He ranked 57th in expected and 46th in actual points.

        Daniel Jones at QB or even an improved Anthony Richardson should push Downs’ numbers closer to what he experienced with Flacco.

        Other Options:

        Justin Fields, Tank Bigsby

        Round 13

        Top Target: Tyjae Spears

        Spears flashed his elusiveness as a 2023 rookie, ranking 11th in yards after contact per attempt. Injuries impeded his quest for touches last year, but HC Brian Callahan has insinuated Spears’ touch share will move closer to Pollard’s this season.

        Next Best: Keon Coleman

        Coleman brings size, downfield ability, and yards-after-catch skill, all tied to Josh Allen. Last year, among 84 WRs with 50+ targets, Coleman ranked 3rd in yards per catch.

        Halfway through your draft, the Draft War Room will turn on Upside Mode, weighing player’s ceilings more heavily.

        Coleman’s 3D Value rises in Upside Mode, making him a strong late WR stash.

        Other Options:

        Michael Pittman, Najee Harris

        Rounds 14, 15, & 16 

        Top Targets: High Upside bench stash, K & DST

        Pinpoint a player with upside in Round 14. The Upside Mode in the Draft War Room will help identify players with high ceilings.

        Use your last two picks on a kicker and defense with upside. Use our Free Agent Finder each week to find the best ones to stream.

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        Round 1 & 2

        Top Targets: Christian McCaffrey & Malik Nabers

        McCaffrey might make you nervous after missing 13 games last season, but don’t forget his dominance the year before. As long as he’s healthy through camp, he’s worth the pick.

        Nabers excelled as a 21-year-old rookie despite nagging injuries and a poor QB situation.

        Last year, Nabers 9.7 aDOT ranked 61st out of 88 WRs with 50+ targets. 

        Now with Russell Wilson and first-rounder Jaxson Dart, the Giants should take a step forward, unlocking even more upside for Nabers.

        Next Best: Nico Collins & Ashton Jeanty 

        Collins missed five games with a thigh injury and clearly wasn’t the same afterward. In the four games before the injury, he averaged 7.5 catches and 122 yards per game, ranking as WR3 in PPR over that stretch.

        Post-injury, those numbers fell to 5.2 catches and 67 yards per game: WR25 territory. A healthy Collins brings top-5 upside.

        Jeanty brings immediate top-end RB potential thanks to a likely workhorse role, proven receiving chops, and a Chip Kelly offense that emphasizes high play volume and RB-friendly schemes.

        Other Options:

        De’Von Achane, Brian Thomas Jr.

        Round 3 & 4

        Top Targets: Tee Higgins & Jayden Daniels

        Higgins ranked third among WRs in points per game last year, his second top-12 finish in three seasons. Cincinnati’s offensive scheme and contract investment suggest that role sticks.

        Daniels gives you a positional edge at QB. He impressed as a rookie, and his surroundings only improved with O-line upgrades and the addition of Deebo Samuel.

        Among QBs, Daniels ranked:

        • second in carries
        • second in rush yards
        • third in designed carries
        • third in rush TDs

        Expect more of the same in 2025.

        Next Best: George Kittle & Mike Evans

        Kittle delivered his third and fourth career 1,000-yard seasons the past two years, along with his best and third-best yards per catch rates. With Deebo gone and Aiyuk still recovering, Kittle could open the season as the primary target.

        Evans posted a career-high 67.3% catch rate and returns to the same offensive setup.

        Other Options:

        Davante Adams, Alvin Kamara

        Round 5 & 6

        Top Targets: Garrett Wilson & James Conner

        Wilson posted a massive 29.8% target share in six games without Davante Adams last year. That number dipped to 22.8% in 11 games with Adams. 

        With Adams gone and little else on the WR depth chart, expect high-volume usage again.

        Conner dominated on the ground last season, ranking second in missed tackles forced per attempt (0.29). 

        He also rewarded fantasy managers ending the season as RB11 in PPR. He remains tough to bring down and productive even behind a shaky OL.

        Next Best: Jalen Hurts & Kenneth Walker III

        If you passed on Daniels, Hurts offers a similar weekly edge. He averaged 42.2 rushing yards and a TD per game last season, and the Tush Push remains legal.

        Walker impressed last season on the ground, ranking:

        • second in PFF elusive rating
        • fourth in PFF rushing grade
        • 15th in yards after contact per attempt
        • 16th in success rate

        In addition to his rushing success, Walker had a career high 4.18 receptions per game, third among RBs. That was up from 1.93 in 2023.

        Other Options:

        D.J. Moore, Chuba Hubbard

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        Round 7 & 8

        Top Targets: Zay Flowers & Omarion Hampton

        Flowers improved in Year 2, jumping from 11.1 to 14.3 yards per catch and posting 6.2 yards after catch over expectation. He’s trending up in a high-powered offense and brings WR2 upside off your bench.

        Hampton rises in Upside Mode during the second half of your draft. The rookie might have to split work with Najee Harris but brings more receiving juice, evidenced by his 372 yards in that phase during his final college season.

        Stash him now in case he takes over the backfield.

        Next Best: R.J. Harvey & David Montgomery 

        Harvey posted 2,993 rushing yards and 38 TDs across his final two college seasons.

        That led to him benign drafted in the second round by HC Sean Payton, a coach who hasn’t drafted a RB that high since Mark Ingram in 2011.

         If Harvey flashes in preseason, he could take control of the Broncos’ backfield.

        Montgomery led Jahmyr Gibbs in expected fantasy points per game last season before his injury. Even with the OC change, Montgomery remains a steal six rounds later.

        Other Options:

        Sam LaPorta, Chris Godwin

        Round 9 & 10

        Top Targets: Isiah Pacheco & Tet McMillan

        The Chiefs’ offense fell to 15th in scoring the past two years but had ranked top-6 for six straight seasons before that. Any rebound would clearly help the team’s lead RB. And Kansas City told us with both actions and Andy Reid’s words this offseason that it still believes in Pacheco.

        Carolina improved dramatically as a WR landing spot after QB Bryce Young’s encouraging 2024 finish. He ranked sixth among QBs in PFF passing grade over the final eight weeks.

        McMillan arrives as the eighth overall pick to an offense that’s been WR-poor since trading D.J. Moore away. He sports the talent to immediately work as Carolina’s top WR The rookie can get downfield, run after the catch, and provide an attractive end-zone target.

        Drafting rookies with intriguing upside is the play in this range.

        Next Best: David Njoku & Deebo Samuel

        Target Njoku if you’re still looking for a TE. His 21.7% first-read rate tied for sixth among TEs last year and signals strong involvement again in 2025.

        Samuel, now in Washington, gets the best QB of his career in Jayden Daniels. Despite dealing with pneumonia and a host of injuries (ribs, wrist, calf, oblique), he still flashed with three top-12 fantasy finishes. 

        Other Options:

        Chris Olave, Jameson Williams

        Round 11 & 12

        Top Targets: Jordan Addison & Jakobi Meyers

        Addison’s potential suspension has pushed his ADP down, but he remains worth stashing for bye weeks and upside.

        Addison’s target share climbed to 22.5% over the final eight games last season and improved across metrics. If Jefferson misses time, Addison’s role would spike.

        Meyers quietly keeps producing. He has averaged 77 catches per year over his last four and now links up with Geno Smith, his best QB since Tom Brady. Lock him in if he falls to Round 12. 

        Next Best: Justin Fields & Rome Odunze

        If you’re still without a QB, Fields brings top-12 weekly upside. Over his 40 career games with 90%+ snaps, he’s averaged 9.6 rushes per game.

        That’s a 17-game pace of 163 rushes -- more than any QB managed last season.

        Don’t be surprised, though, if he comes off the board significantly earlier.

        Odunze provides athleticism and downfield ability in an ascending Bears offense. New HC Ben Johnson’s teams ranked top-5 in scoring each of the past three years. His teams also averaged 6.0 yards per play over that time, which would be a large increase over the Bears 4.5 last season.

        More yards per play means more opportunities for Odunze to pick up chunks of yardage. 

        Both players make great late-round upside picks and easy cuts if they bust early.

        Other Options:

        Josh Downs, Javonte Williams  

        Round 13 & 14

        Top Targets: Stefon Diggs & JK Dobbins

        Diggs was on pace for 100 catches, 1,054 yards, and 6.3 TDs before tearing his ACL last season.

        He has already gained clearance for full participation at training camp and joins a Patriots team with a promising young QB and weak WR depth chart.

        Dobbins offers little upside, but getting the lead back in a backfield this late is worthwhile.

        Next Best: Rashid Shaheed & Bhayshul Tuten

        Shaheed’s deep skills create weekly upside. He ran a route on 87% of pass plays across six games last season and posted a 23.3% target share in that stretch.

        If he sustains that role, he could become a weekly starter.

        Tuten looked like a risky pick earlier in the draft, but the upside’s well worth chasing in Round 14. 

        He averaged 6.3 yards per carry last season and recorded the fastest 40 time among RBs at the Combine.

        Other Options:

        Keon Coleman, Tyjae Spears

        Rounds 15, & 16 

        Top Targets: High Upside K & DST

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