INTRODUCTION
I’ve been playing fantasy football for going on twelve years. With all the free advice I’ve given to friends, family, acquaintances, and random people on the internet, I think it’s time to broadcast these opinions to a wider audience. In the hopes of helping fellow fantasy players win a few more games (or lose leagues because anything can happen).
Before we get to the rankings, let’s talk a bit about draft strategy. I’m not a zero running back advocate, by any means. I believe in stocking up running backs as soon as possible due to the league-wide lack of depth at the position. However, the depth at receiver, quarterback, and tight end are a different story. I especially love the options available this season.
With that in mind, I wouldn’t bypass a receiver like Michael Thomas or Davante Adams for Chris Carson or running back similar to him. If the value of a player is too good to pass up, take that player. Also, defenses and kickers should be taken at the end of your draft. I think a little less of you if you take a defense or kicker in the 6th round. Anywho… enough of that tirade. Onto the lists!
QUARTERBACKS
- Patrick Mahomes
- Lamar Jackson
- Russell Wilson
- Dak Prescott
- Kyler Murray
- Deshaun Watson
- Tom Brady
- Aaron Rodgers
- Drew Brees
- Josh Allen
- Matthew Stafford
- Matt Ryan
- Kirk Cousins
- Carson Wentz
- Cam Newton
- Jimmy Garoppolo
- Daniel Jones
- Ben Roethlisberger
- Baker Mayfield
- Jared Goff
- Joe Burrow
- Ryan Tannehill
- Philip Rivers
- Drew Lock
- Derek Carr
- Ryan Fitzpatrick
- Tyrod Taylor
- Mitch Trubisky
- Dwayne Haskins
- Teddy Bridgewater
- Sam Darnold
- Gardner Minshew
RUNNING BACKS
- Christian McCaffrey
- Alvin Kamara
- Saquon Barkley
- Dalvin Cook
- Ezekiel Elliott
- Clyde Edwards-Helaire
- Derrick Henry
- Austin Ekeler
- Joe Mixon
- Miles Sanders
- Josh Jacobs
- Aaron Jones
- Kenyan Drake
- Nick Chubb
- Chris Carson
- Todd Gurley
- David Johnson
- Melvin Gordon
- James Conner
- Raheem Mostert
- D’Andre Swift
- Mark Ingram
- Kareem Hunt
- James White
- Jonathan Taylor
- Cam Akers
- Leveon Bell
- Leonard Fournette
- David Montgomery
- Tarik Cohen
- Devin Singletary
- Zack Moss
- JK Dobbins
- Phillip Lindsay
- Jordan Howard
- Darrell Henderson
- Marlon Mack
- Ronald Jones II
- Kerryon Johnson
- Latavius Murray
- Tevin Coleman
- Matt Breida
- Alexander Mattison
- Tony Pollard
- Antonio Gibson
- Rashaad Penny
- Benny Snell
- Chris Thompson
- Chase Edmonds
- Frank Gore
WIDE RECEIVERS
- Davante Adams
- Michael Thomas
- Julio Jones
- Tyreek Hill
- Deandre Hopkins
- Chris Godwin
- Adam Thielen
- Mike Evans
- Kenny Golladay
- Allen Robinson
- Juju Smith-Schuster
- DJ Moore
- Keenan Allen
- Odell Beckham Jr.
- Amari Cooper
- Courtland Sutton
- TY Hilton
- Cooper Kupp
- AJ Brown
- Tyler Lockett
- DK Metcalf
- Tyler Boyd
- Terry McClaurin
- DJ Chark
- Jarvis Landry
- Calvin Ridley
- Stefon Diggs
- Robert Woods
- Marquise Brown
- Michael Gallup
- AJ Green
- Will Fuller
- Julian Edelman
- Diontae Johnson
- Deebo Samuel
- Sterling Shepard
- Brandin Cooks
- Christian Kirk
- Preston Williams
- Jamison Crowder
- Jerry Jeudy
- Emmanuel Sanders
- Mecole Hardman
- Hunter Renfrow
- Marvin Jones
- John Brown
- Justin Jefferson
- Anthony Miller
- Henry Ruggs
- Golden Tate
TIGHT END
- George Kittle
- Travis Kelce
- Mark Andrews
- Darren Waller
- Zach Ertz
- Evan Engram
- Tyler Higbee
- Hayden Hurst
- Jared Cook
- TJ Hockenson
- Noah Fant
- Rob Gronkowski
- Hunter Henry
- Chris Herndon
- Mike Gesicki
- Jack Doyle
- Austin Hooper
- Greg Olsen
- Jonnu Smith
- Eric Ebron
- Dallas Goedert
- Kyle Rudolph
- Blake Jarwin
- Ian Thomas
- Dan Arnold
- Jimmy Graham
- Jordan Reed
- Irv Smith Jr.
- CJ Uzomah
- Dawson Knox
KICKER
- Justin Tucker
- Harrison Butker
- Will Lutz
- Robbie Gould
- Chris Boswell
- Greg Zuerlein
- Michael Badgley
- Zane Gonzalez
- Mason Crosby
- Younghoe Koo
- Matt Gay
- Stephen Gostkowski
- Matt Prater
- Josh Lambo
- Dan Bailey
- Brandon McManus
- Ka’imi Fairbairn
- Jason Myers
- Randy Bullock
- Austin Seibert
DEFENSE
- Pittsburgh
- San Francisco
- Baltimore
- Buffalo
- New Orleans
- Chicago
- LA Chargers
- Denver
- Tennessee
- Indianapolis
- New England
- Tampa Bay
- Minnesota
- Philadelphia
- Dallas
- Cleveland
- Green Bay
- LA Rams
- Kansas City
- Seattle
Final Thoughts
Do you agree or disagree with these rankings? Do you think that someone is out of position… too low or too high? Follow me, and let me know, on twitter @wuxtang1134 for further spirited discussion.