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Took part in an industry 16 team best ball CFF draft this past Sunday. Here's my team and a write-up on each pick.
Round 1, Pick #8 - RB Chuba Hubbard, Oklahoma St
I'll gladly take the best RB in CFF at pick #8. In what will become a theme of this draft, I won't hesitate to capitalize on others' overreaction to early-season action. He should be a top 3 pick.
I'll gladly take the best RB in CFF at pick #8. In what will become a theme of this draft, I won't hesitate to capitalize on others' overreaction to early-season action. He should be a top 3 pick.
Round 2, Pick #25
QBs are at a premium in a 2QB best ball format. Ahlers will have plenty of opportunity leading an ECU offense that threw 36.8 passes per game last yr, good for 8th in the nation. I love the continuity here: they're #8 in returning production and return...
QBs are at a premium in a 2QB best ball format. Ahlers will have plenty of opportunity leading an ECU offense that threw 36.8 passes per game last yr, good for 8th in the nation. I love the continuity here: they're #8 in returning production and return...
...stud WRs CJ Johnson and Tyler Snead. He developed chemistry w/ these guys toward the end of last yr (37.73 Fantrax fantasy PPG over last 4) and I expect that to continue. All AAC schedule helps & this defense will ensure they're in a lot of shootouts. 12 careers rushing TDs.
Round 3, Pick #40 - WR Damonte Coxie, Memphis
I've been capitalizing on Memphis assets being undervalued ever since I rostered DeAngelo Williams on my first ever CFF teams. Coxie has 2863 yds and 20 TDs in his career and plays for a high powered Memphis team that averaged...
I've been capitalizing on Memphis assets being undervalued ever since I rostered DeAngelo Williams on my first ever CFF teams. Coxie has 2863 yds and 20 TDs in his career and plays for a high powered Memphis team that averaged...
...40.4 PPG a year ago. He and Brady White are one of the more undeheralded fantasy assets that you can acquire in your drafts, although they FINALLY seem to be catching some helium. I'll gladly take a WR1 in Round 3 here.
Round 4, Pick #57 - RB David Bailey, BC
We all know about BC RBs by now. I have him ranked as my RB8 overall and was able to grab him as my team's RB2 in Round 4 - tremendous value. He averaged 5.7 YPC to AJ Dillon's 5.3 last yr, his new OC gave Dion Lewis over 300 carries...
We all know about BC RBs by now. I have him ranked as my RB8 overall and was able to grab him as my team's RB2 in Round 4 - tremendous value. He averaged 5.7 YPC to AJ Dillon's 5.3 last yr, his new OC gave Dion Lewis over 300 carries...
...when he was coaching at Pitt, this OL is one of the best in the ACC, and the offense looks much improved after their first game. Bailey will get a LOT of looks this yr and score a LOT of touchdowns.
Round 5, Pick #73 - WR Taj Harris, Syracuse
I get it, the Cuse's O looks ugly this year. Still, they play at a very fast pace and Harris appears to be their best offensive player by a mile. They target him plenty (15 targets vs UNC) and target him deep (69 yd TD vs Pitt).
I get it, the Cuse's O looks ugly this year. Still, they play at a very fast pace and Harris appears to be their best offensive player by a mile. They target him plenty (15 targets vs UNC) and target him deep (69 yd TD vs Pitt).
Round 6, Pick #89 - QB Charlie Brewer, Baylor
As long as he doesn't get concussed too often (big if...), Brewer will be an undervalued CFF asset this yr. I'm a fan of new OC Larry Fedora in a coordinator role - he'll speed em up and spread em out. Brewer is a dual threat...
As long as he doesn't get concussed too often (big if...), Brewer will be an undervalued CFF asset this yr. I'm a fan of new OC Larry Fedora in a coordinator role - he'll speed em up and spread em out. Brewer is a dual threat...
...playing an all Big 12 schedule, is very experienced, and has improved every year. If he's healthy, he has a safe floor and a pretty high ceiling this year. Makes for a perfect QB2 on your CFF roster.
Round 7, Pick #104 - RB Re'Mahn Davis, Temple
RB depth is always key in fantasy. Davis should be the unquestioned workhorse for this team after nearly eclipsing 1000 yards as a Freshman in 2019. He did that behind a crappy OL & backs in this system usually get over 200 touches.
RB depth is always key in fantasy. Davis should be the unquestioned workhorse for this team after nearly eclipsing 1000 yards as a Freshman in 2019. He did that behind a crappy OL & backs in this system usually get over 200 touches.
Round 8, Pick #121 - WR Tyquan Thornton, Baylor
Nice stack w/ Brewer here. Thornton has been held back behind some stud WRs in his career, but he should be the unquestioned WR1 for this team that isn't returning a lot of production but will look to put up some points.
Nice stack w/ Brewer here. Thornton has been held back behind some stud WRs in his career, but he should be the unquestioned WR1 for this team that isn't returning a lot of production but will look to put up some points.
Round 9, Pick #136 - WR Shi Smith, South Carolina
Deebo Samuel. Bryan Edwards. Those names ring a bell? Smith should be next man up for the go-to USC role, which has been profitable despite some suspect offenses. I needed some WRs here and gladly pounced on some value prices...
Deebo Samuel. Bryan Edwards. Those names ring a bell? Smith should be next man up for the go-to USC role, which has been profitable despite some suspect offenses. I needed some WRs here and gladly pounced on some value prices...
...New OC Mike Bobo has had WR1s that include Warren Jackson, Preston Williams, and Michael Gallup. Will Smith repeat these performances? Who knows, but I'm obviously willing to bet on it at a cheap price. He should see a ton of targets this yr regardless of who's at QB.
Round 10, Pick #153 - RB Joshua Mack, Liberty
This picture was funny as hell, so of course I had to use it. Liberty loses 3 record breaking offensive guys from a year ago and has some massive shoes to fill. I anticipate they'll be more run-based in their approach this year...
This picture was funny as hell, so of course I had to use it. Liberty loses 3 record breaking offensive guys from a year ago and has some massive shoes to fill. I anticipate they'll be more run-based in their approach this year...
...with Willis at QB, which should lead to plenty of touches for Mack. This pick was made easy by the fact that he went for 23-100 against Western Kentucky last wk, one of the stoutest defenses in the G5. This team will play with pace & put up points.
Round 11, Pick #168 - WR Terrell Jana, UVA
Jana finished last yr on a team, including a 7-126-1 performance against "DB U" Florida in the Orange Bowl. He averaged 7 catches and 89.9 yds over his last 7 games for a team that didn't wanna throw the ball, and he wasn't even...
Jana finished last yr on a team, including a 7-126-1 performance against "DB U" Florida in the Orange Bowl. He averaged 7 catches and 89.9 yds over his last 7 games for a team that didn't wanna throw the ball, and he wasn't even...
...the top option. I think they'll throw it more this yr without Bryce Perkins there to bail them out every play, and Jana should be the unquestioned WR1 (lose 2 WRs who combined for 152 catches last yr) for a team that may be playing from behind a fair amount.
Round 12, Pick #185 - RB Josh Johnson, ULM
Ok, I'm really low on this ULM team as a whole this yr, but he fell too far here. It's another example of overreaction from a small sample size to start the yr. Last yr he was #4 in market share for CFB RBs for a team...
Ok, I'm really low on this ULM team as a whole this yr, but he fell too far here. It's another example of overreaction from a small sample size to start the yr. Last yr he was #4 in market share for CFB RBs for a team...
...that was #8 in the country at 5.5 YPC. This team loses program hero QB Caleb Evans and pretty much everyone else, so Johnson will be THE guy this yr. Plus, they have a pretty damn easy schedule from here on out. He might be an NFL talent.
Round 12, Pick #200 - TE Xavier Gaines, Marshall
I waited pretty late to grab a TE here--a strategy that I usually employ in CFF--and was still able to grab a guy that I have ranked in my top 10 at TE. This team throws to their TEs a ton (their top 2 guys finished...
I waited pretty late to grab a TE here--a strategy that I usually employ in CFF--and was still able to grab a guy that I have ranked in my top 10 at TE. This team throws to their TEs a ton (their top 2 guys finished...
...with 73-859-6 last yr), and now Armani Levias is gone. Gaines is superbly talented (their were rumblings abt him taking over at QB this yr in the offseason) and he had 27 (!!!) rushing attempts in 2019 to boot. Sky is the limit, floor is on point.
Round 14, Pick #217 - QB Zach Smith, Tulsa
I might've reached here, but I like Smith (and the rust of this Tulsa O) as a buy-low candidate. First game of the year aside, they may be in some shootouts this yr as the D returns almost nobody and the O returns...
I might've reached here, but I like Smith (and the rust of this Tulsa O) as a buy-low candidate. First game of the year aside, they may be in some shootouts this yr as the D returns almost nobody and the O returns...
...almost everyone. He has some experienced WRs to throw to and will be playing from behind a lot in a high-scoring AAC.
Round 15, Pick #232 - QB Zach Wilson, BYU
I was really high on this BYU passing offense coming into the year, and the initial returns are promising after a 55pt performance against Navy in the opener. Their schedule is uncertain at this point, but they've been diligently...
I was really high on this BYU passing offense coming into the year, and the initial returns are promising after a 55pt performance against Navy in the opener. Their schedule is uncertain at this point, but they've been diligently...
...working on adding games to their schedule and I'd be surprised if they don't play 10 games this yr. They return 5 starters to a great OL, have plenty of WR talent, and will play much easer defenses than they did a year ago.
Round 16, Pick #249 - RB BJ Smith, Troy
I guess everybody has forgotten about how good this Troy offense can be? They had a down yr last yr, but that was predictable and they should be back to their CFF goldmine ways in 2020. Smith's back in the RB1 for this high powered ...
I guess everybody has forgotten about how good this Troy offense can be? They had a down yr last yr, but that was predictable and they should be back to their CFF goldmine ways in 2020. Smith's back in the RB1 for this high powered ...
...offense after suffering a season ending injury in 2019. He ran for 1186 yds and 13 TDs in 2018 and I expect him to be back in that range again. He showed he was healthy in Game 1, averaging 8.1 YPC against MTSU. He'll have some blow up spots which is perfect for best ball.
Round 17, Pick #264 - WR Kaylon Geiger, Troy
Back to the well with this slept-on Troy offense. (I really wanted their QB Gunnar Watson too as my QB3, but Joe Capozzi stole him from me in Rd12). My only guess to how Geiger fell this far is once again recency bias...
Back to the well with this slept-on Troy offense. (I really wanted their QB Gunnar Watson too as my QB3, but Joe Capozzi stole him from me in Rd12). My only guess to how Geiger fell this far is once again recency bias...
...as he had only 2 catches in Game 1. Well, that was a blow out against a terrible MTSU squad and won't be indicative of his true value. He went for 77-873-5 last yr, and is his value is pretty safe in this full-point PPR league. They spread the ball out, sure, but they...
...also score a shit load of points and are a team you want shares of
Round 18, Pick #281 - QB Feleipe Franks, Arkansas
Sure, this one did make me feel a little bit ugly inside. But that's the reason why there might be some value here. It wasn't too long ago that Franks was a somewhat highly regarded Florida QB, and now he's playing...
Sure, this one did make me feel a little bit ugly inside. But that's the reason why there might be some value here. It wasn't too long ago that Franks was a somewhat highly regarded Florida QB, and now he's playing...
...in an extremely CFF-friendly Kendal Briles system. Their WRs are anything but short on talent and they'll be playing from behind a ton, possibly with some serious pace. He's a flier if nothing else.
Round 19, Pick #296 - WR Dillon Stoner, OK State
Yep, recency bias value pick here again. Even if Spencer Sanders is out for a while, it looked to me like Shane Illingworth is a better pure thrower of the football, and they still play in a Mike Gundy offense in the Big 12...
Yep, recency bias value pick here again. Even if Spencer Sanders is out for a while, it looked to me like Shane Illingworth is a better pure thrower of the football, and they still play in a Mike Gundy offense in the Big 12...
...He's their clear #2 and will help bolster my somewhat soft WR corp
Round 20, Pick #313 - TE Austin Stogner, Oklahoma
Wanted a second TE with high upside here. The TE in this offense has had inconsistent results but very high highs (ahem, Mark Andrews), so I'm willing to throw a dart.
Wanted a second TE with high upside here. The TE in this offense has had inconsistent results but very high highs (ahem, Mark Andrews), so I'm willing to throw a dart.
Round 21, Pick #328 - RB Jerome Ford, Cincinnati
I guess people are nervous about him only getting 8 carries in Game 1? Even though the "RB1" Doaks only had 10 carries for 20 yards? People seem to be overreacting WAY too much about Doaks being listed as...
I guess people are nervous about him only getting 8 carries in Game 1? Even though the "RB1" Doaks only had 10 carries for 20 yards? People seem to be overreacting WAY too much about Doaks being listed as...
...the starter in Week 1 and getting most of the goal line looks. Ford, an Alabama transfer, has a way higher ceiling in my eyes. *IF* he gets the starting job eventually, which I think is likely, he'll be in a position that saw Michael Warren III go for 1500 yds twice...
...and that's the type of high upside play I like to make late in any draft, but especially best ball
Round 22, Pick #345 - WR JJ Holloman, FIU
A transfer from Georgia to FIU, Holloman has a chance to be the most talented WR in the C-USA. He showed his talent for Georgia in 2018, going for 24-418-5, and was expected to be a key contributor going forward before...
A transfer from Georgia to FIU, Holloman has a chance to be the most talented WR in the C-USA. He showed his talent for Georgia in 2018, going for 24-418-5, and was expected to be a key contributor going forward before...
...being dismissed from the team. A 4-star recruit and an excellent deep threat, Holloman is one of my favorite late-round steals and could go bananas in the G5. He'll be a talent mismatch on every snap.
Round 23, Pick #360 - Captain JT Daniels, Georgia
Again, playing off the overreaction. News dropped that Daniels *may* not be medically cleared for Wk1, so there's a *chance* he won't see the field much this year. Well, I'm willing to take the chance here that he does, for...
Again, playing off the overreaction. News dropped that Daniels *may* not be medically cleared for Wk1, so there's a *chance* he won't see the field much this year. Well, I'm willing to take the chance here that he does, for...
...essentially the same price as a Doritos Locos Taco. If he plays, he'll be *very* CFF relevant in this Monken offense perfectly fit to his spread-it-out tendencies, and he has George f'in Pickens to throw the ball too. No risk, high reward.
Round 24, Pick #377 - RB Jordan Mason, GT
Another overreaction, another bargain hunt. Mason missed last week with what might be a foot injury, of which we have basically no information. So I guess he might be back next week, or he might be out for the season. Welcome to CFF.
Another overreaction, another bargain hunt. Mason missed last week with what might be a foot injury, of which we have basically no information. So I guess he might be back next week, or he might be out for the season. Welcome to CFF.
...Anyway, I'm a big fan of Mason. He was #14 in market share amongst RBs last yr, the OL has some transfers and should be improved (early returns ok), and he was *1st* in the country with a broken tackle on 44% of his rushes last yr, according to @PFF
...He averaged 4.4 yds after contact ( @PFF), 8th in the nation in 2019. He's a legit NFL back and will be RB1 for a team that plays with plays and looks much improved this year. Bargaining on the health here.
Round 25, Pick #392 - TE Leonard Taylor, Cincinnati
I mean, sure, aren't they supposed to be TE U?
I mean, sure, aren't they supposed to be TE U?
Round 26, Pick #409 - WR Sean Shaw Jr., Iowa St
This Iowa St team needs some receivers to step up after graduating some key targets. Charlie Kolar is banged up. ISU's beat reporters lead me to believe that Shaw has a chance to be the guy this yr, and at 6'6" he certainly looks..
This Iowa St team needs some receivers to step up after graduating some key targets. Charlie Kolar is banged up. ISU's beat reporters lead me to believe that Shaw has a chance to be the guy this yr, and at 6'6" he certainly looks..
...the part. Cambell's WR1 has averaged 1039-7 over the last 4 yrs, so he could be a huge steal in drafts if he grabs that role. Everyone is down on this offense after Wk1, but they still have Brock Purdy and a whole lot of talent.
Anyway, that wraps this up. Thanks for reading. Thanks to @CFFroton for putting this draft together.
