We're in the middle of August, which means Fantasy drafts are starting to happen for real. With that in mind, we can study the CBS Sports Average Draft Position data since it's now a good representation of what's happening in your drafts. Some of the picks make a lot of sense.
Others, well, I'd love to play in some of these leagues. Let's go through each position and find some good value picks, some players who are being drafted too soon and predict which players might rise -- and fall -- over the next several weeks. I love breaking down the ADP, and we'll do it each week prior to Week 1.
Knowing the ADP is a good guide to help you on Draft Day, but don't follow it verbatim. Instead, use rankings and tiers from your favorite Fantasy analyst. That's the best way to build your team. 1.
Chase Brown and Kenneth Walker III are the best values in Round 2 Brown's ADP is 14.3, and Walker is at 22.9. I would draft both ahead of that cost. For Brown, he should be a Round 1 pick, and I like him better than De'Von Achane (11.4 ADP), James Cook (11.9) and Ashton Jeanty (12.7).
Brown averaged 22.3 PPR points in his final six outings in 2025 -- all when Joe Burrow was healthy -- and was at 20.6 PPR points per game in his final eight games in 2024. Walker is expected to be a three-down back for the Chiefs, and he might surprise you as a receiver this season. In 2024, he was on pace for 71 catches in Seattle, which would be amazing if he could do that in Kansas City.
I would rather have Walker than Achane, Saquon Barkley (14.6), Derrick Henry (15.7) and Omarion Hampton (17.6). 2. Are the "backups" better than the "starters?" There are several backfields where I would rather have the backup or the running back being drafted later than the starter. Here are a few that standout: There's no way I would draft Henderson in Round 5 when I can get Stevenson in Round 8.
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