Fantasy Football Draft Rankings: Top 50 NFL players, according to experts

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Tyler LaulettaAug 18, 2022, 19:54 IST
Fantasy Football Draft Rankings: Top 50 NFL players, according to experts

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  • We've put together a consensus ranking based on the predictions of fantasy experts.
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1. Jonathan Taylor — RB, Indianapolis Colts

1. Jonathan Taylor — RB, Indianapolis Colts
Jonathan Taylor.AP Photo/Adrian Kraus

ESPN average draft position: 1.5

Bye week: 14

2021 stats: 1,811 rushing yards, 360 receiving yards, 20 touchdowns, 373.1 fantasy points

2. Christian McCaffrey — RB, Carolina Panthers

ESPN average draft position: 3.5

Bye week: 13

2021 stats: 442 rushing yards, 343 receiving yards, 2 touchdowns, 127.5 fantasy points

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3. Derrick Henry — RB, Tennessee Titans

ESPN average draft position: 6.0

Bye week: 6

2021 stats: 937 rushing yards, 154 receiving yards, 10 touchdowns, 193.3 fantasy points

4. Dalvin Cook — RB, Minnesota Vikings

ESPN average draft position: 10.4

Bye week: 7

2021 stats: 1,159 rushing yards, 224 receiving yards, 6 touchdowns, 206.3 fantasy points

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5. Austin Ekeler — RB, Los Angeles Chargers

5. Austin Ekeler — RB, Los Angeles Chargers
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ESPN average draft position: 5.4

Bye week: 8

2021 stats: 911 rushing yards, 647 receiving yards, 20 touchdowns, 343.8 fantasy points

6. Joe Mixon — RB, Cincinnati Bengals

ESPN average draft position: 15.8

Bye week: 10

2021 stats: 1,205 rushing yards, 314 receiving yards, 16 touchdowns, 287.9 fantasy points

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7. Najee Harris — RB, Pittsburgh Steelers

ESPN average draft position: 9.1

Bye week: 9

2021 stats: 1,200 rushing yards, 467 receiving yards, 10 touchdowns, 300.7 fantasy points

8. Justin Jefferson — WR, Minnesota Vikings

8. Justin Jefferson — WR, Minnesota Vikings
Justin Jefferson works against Jalen Ramsey of the Los Angeles Rams.AP Photo/Stacy Bengs

ESPN average draft position: 6.3

Bye week: 7

2021 stats: 108 receptions, 1,616 receiving yards, 10 touchdowns, 330.4 fantasy points

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9. Nick Chubb — RB, Cleveland Browns

ESPN average draft position: 28.0

Bye week: 9

2021 stats: 1,259 rushing yards, 174 receiving yards, 9 touchdowns, 215.3 fantasy points

10. Cooper Kupp — WR, Los Angeles Rams

ESPN average draft position: 3.8

Bye week: 7

2021 stats: 145 receptions, 1,947 receiving yards, 16 touchdowns, 439.5 fantasy points

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11. Ja'Marr Chase — WR, Cincinnati Bengals

ESPN average draft position: 7.6

Bye week: 10

2021 stats: 81 receptions, 1,455 receiving yards, 13 touchdowns, 304.6 fantasy points

12. Travis Kelce — TE, Kansas City Chiefs

12. Travis Kelce — TE, Kansas City Chiefs
Travis Kelce.AP Photo/Nick Wass

ESPN average draft position: 20.2

Bye week: 8

2021 stats: 92 receptions, 1,125 receiving yards, 10 touchdowns, 262.8 fantasy points

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13. D'Andre Swift — RB, Detroit Lions

ESPN average draft position: 17.5

Bye week: 6

2021 stats: 617 rushing yards, 452 receiving yards, 7 touchdowns, 208.9 fantasy points

14. Saquon Barkley — RB, New York Giants

ESPN average draft position: 30.7

Bye week: 9

2021 stats: 593 rushing yards, 41 receiving yards, 4 touchdowns, 148.6 fantasy points

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15. Mark Andrews — TE, Baltimore Ravens

ESPN average draft position: 22.9

Bye week: 10

2021 stats: 107 receptions, 1,361 receiving yards, 9 touchdowns, 301.1 fantasy points

16. Stefon Diggs — WR, Buffalo Bills

16. Stefon Diggs — WR, Buffalo Bills
Stefon Diggs celebrates a touchdown against the New Orleans Saints.AP Photo/Butch Dill

ESPN average draft position: 13.3

Bye week: 7

2021 stats: 103 receptions, 1,225 receiving yards, 10 touchdowns, 285.5 fantasy points

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17. Alvin Kamara — RB, New Orleans Saints

ESPN average draft position: 17.4

Bye week: 14

2021 stats: 898 rushing yards, 439 receiving yards, 9 touchdowns, 234.7 fantasy points

18. Aaron Jones — RB, Green Bay Packers

ESPN average draft position: 24.6

Bye week: 14

2021 stats: 799 rushing yards, 52 receiving yards, 10 touchdowns, 229.0 fantasy points

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19. Davante Adams — WR, Las Vegas Raiders

ESPN average draft position: 11.4

Bye week: 6

2021 stats: 123 receptions, 1,553 receiving yards, 11 touchdowns, 344.3 fantasy points

20. CeeDee Lamb — WR, Dallas Cowboys

ESPN average draft position: 16.5

Bye week: 9

2021 stats: 79 receptions, 1,102 receiving yards, 6 touchdowns, 232.8 fantasy points

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21. Deebo Samuel — WR, San Francisco 49ers

21. Deebo Samuel — WR, San Francisco 49ers
Deebo Samuel makes a play against the Green Bay Packers.AP Photo/Tony Avelar

ESPN average draft position: 12.8

Bye week: 9

2021 stats: 77 receptions, 1,405 receiving yards, 14 touchdowns, 339.0 fantasy points

22. Javonte Williams — RB, Denver Broncos

ESPN average draft position: 26.0

Bye week: 9

2021 stats: 903 rushing yards, 316 receiving yards, 7 touchdowns, 204.9 fantasy points

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23. Mike Evans — WR, Tampa Bay Buccaneers

ESPN average draft position: 33.9

Bye week: 11

2021 stats: 74 receptions, 1,035 receiving yards, 14 touchdowns, 262.5 fantasy points

24. Leonard Fournette — RB, Tampa Bay Buccaneers

ESPN average draft position: 22.0

Bye week: 11

2021 stats: 812 rushing yards, 454 receiving yards, 10 touchdowns, 255.6 fantasy points

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25. Tyreek Hill — WR, Miami Dolphins

ESPN average draft position: 18.4

Bye week: 11

2021 stats: 111 receptions, 1,239 receiving yards, 9 touchdowns, 296.5 fantasy points

26. Kyle Pitts — TE, Atlanta Falcons

26. Kyle Pitts — TE, Atlanta Falcons
Kyle Pitts fights off a defender against the Buffalo Bills.AP Photo/Joshua Bessex

ESPN average draft position: 40.9

Bye week: 14

2021 stats: 68 receptions, 1,026 receiving yards, 1 touchdown, 176.6 fantasy points

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27. James Conner — RB, Arizona Cardinals

ESPN average draft position: 28.4

Bye week: 13

2021 stats: 752 receptions, 375 receiving yards, 18 touchdowns, 257.7 fantasy points

28. A.J. Brown — WR, Philadelphia Eagles

ESPN average draft position: 39.3

Bye week: 7

2021 stats: 63 receptions, 869 receiving yards, 5 touchdowns, 180.9 fantasy points

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29. Tee Higgins — WR, Cincinnati Bengals

ESPN average draft position: 33.3

Bye week: 10

2021 stats: 74 receptions, 1,091 receiving yards, 6 touchdowns, 219.1 fantasy points

30. Michael Pittman Jr. — WR, Indianapolis Colts

30. Michael Pittman Jr. — WR, Indianapolis Colts
Micheal Pittman Jr. runs with the ball after a catch against the Arizona Cardinals.AP Photo/Darryl Webb

ESPN average draft position: 38.6

Bye week: 14

2021 stats: 88 receptions, 1,082 receiving yards, 6 touchdowns, 238.6 fantasy points

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31. Cam Akers — RB, Los Angeles Rams

ESPN average draft position: 32.8

Bye week: 7

2021 stats: 3 rushing yards, 3 receiving yards, 0 touchdowns, 4.3 fantasy points

32. Ezekiel Elliott — RB, Dallas Cowboys

ESPN average draft position: 42.5

Bye week: 9

2021 stats: 1,002 rushing yards, 47 receiving yards, 12 touchdowns, 252.1 fantasy points

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33. Josh Allen — QB, Buffalo Bills

33. Josh Allen — QB, Buffalo Bills
Josh Allen runs with the ball during a game against the New England Patriots.AP Photo/ Jeffrey T. Barnes

ESPN average draft position: 23.4

Bye week: 7

2021 stats: 4,407 passing yards, 36 passing touchdowns, 15 interceptions, 763 rushing yards, 6 rushing touchdowns, 402.6 fantasy points

34. DJ Moore — WR, Carolina Panthers

ESPN average draft position: 37.0

Bye week: 13

2021 stats: 93 receptions, 1,157 receiving yards, 4 touchdowns, 237.5 fantasy points

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35. Keenan Allen — WR, Los Angeles Chargers

ESPN average draft position: 26.0

Bye week: 8

2021 stats: 106 receptions, 1,138 receiving yards, 6 touchdowns, 257.8 fantasy points

36. Breece Hall — RB, New York Jets

ESPN average draft position: 51.4

Bye week: 10

2021 stats: N/A (rookie)

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37. Mike Williams — WR, Los Angeles Chargers

ESPN average draft position: 53.3

Bye week: 8

2021 stats: 76 receptions, 1,146 receiving yards, 9 touchdowns, 246.6 fantasy points

38. Courtland Sutton — WR, Denver Broncos

38. Courtland Sutton — WR, Denver Broncos
Courtland Sutton.AP Photo/Bart Young

ESPN average draft position: 66.0

Bye week: 9

2021 stats: 58 receptions, 776 receiving yards, 2 touchdowns, 150.2 fantasy points

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39. J.K. Dobbins — RB, Baltimore Ravens

ESPN average draft position: 50.0

Bye week: 10

2021 stats: N/A (injury)

40. Jaylen Waddle — WR, Miami Dolphins

ESPN average draft position: 37.2

Bye week: 11

2021 stats: 104 receptions, 1,015 receiving yards, 7 touchdowns, 245.8 fantasy points

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41. Terry McLaurin — WR, Washington Commanders

41. Terry McLaurin — WR, Washington Commanders
Terry McLaurin.AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman

ESPN average draft position: 43.7

Bye week: 14

2021 stats: 77 receptions, 1,053 receiving yards, 5 touchdowns, 213.5 fantasy points

42. David Montgomery — RB, Chicago Bears

ESPN average draft position: 46.5

Bye week: 14

2021 stats: 849 rushing yards, 301 receiving yards, 7 touchdowns, 195.0 fantasy points

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43. Elijah Mitchell — RB, San Francisco 49ers

ESPN average draft position: 77.1

Bye week: 9

2021 stats: 963 rushing yards, 137 receiving yards, 6 touchdowns, 165.0 fantasy points

44. DK Metcalf — WR, Seattle Seahawks

44. DK Metcalf — WR, Seattle Seahawks
AP Photo/Rick Scuteri

ESPN average draft position: 52.7

Bye week: 11

2021 stats: 75 receptions, 967 receiving yards, 12 touchdowns, 244.3 fantasy points

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45. George Kittle — TE, San Francisco 49ers

ESPN average draft position: 47.8

Bye week: 9

2021 stats: 71 receptions, 910 receiving yards, 6 touchdowns, 198.0 fantasy points

46. Justin Herbert — QB, Los Angeles Chargers

ESPN average draft position: 37.9

Bye week: 8

2021 stats: 5,014 passing yards, 38 passing touchdowns, 15 interceptions, 302 rushing yards, 3 rushing touchdowns, 380.8 fantasy points

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47. Brandin Cooks — WR, Houston Texans

ESPN average draft position: 60.3

Bye week: 6

2021 stats: 90 receptions, 1,037 receiving yards, 6 touchdowns, 231.8 fantasy points

48. Patrick Mahomes — QB, Kansas City Chiefs

48. Patrick Mahomes — QB, Kansas City Chiefs
Patrick Mahomes.AP Photo/Rick Scuteri

ESPN average draft position: 30.6

Bye week: 8

2021 stats: 4,839 passing yards, 37 passing touchdowns, 13 interceptions, 381 rushing yards, 2 rushing touchdowns, 361.7 fantasy points

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49. Gabriel Davis — WR, Buffalo Bills

ESPN average draft position: 81.4

Bye week: 7

2021 stats: 35 receptions, 549 receiving yards, 6 touchdowns, 125.9 fantasy points

50. AJ Dillon — RB, Green Bay Packers

50. AJ Dillon — RB, Green Bay Packers
AJ Dillon.AP Photo/Aaron Gash

ESPN average draft position: 107.4

Bye week: 14

2021 stats: 803 rushing yards, 313 receiving yards, 7 touchdowns, 185.6 fantasy points

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