Perfect Draft: 10th in a 12-Team ESPN PPR League
The 1/2 turn of drafts this year is as strong as I can remember. There is a litany of elite receivers and running backs going in that range, giving you access to several different intriguing roster builds. In this article, I will walk through my favorite players in each round drafting from the No. 10 spot in a 12-team PPR league, discussing my overall strategy to build a realistic and dominant team.
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My Plan of Attack When Drafting 10th
Roster Settings: 1 QB, 2 RB, 2 WR, 1 TE, 1 Flex (WR/RB/TE), 1 Kicker, 1 DEF, 7 bench spots
It is obviously important to remain flexible during your fantasy drafts, but here’s a general overview of how I’d like to build my roster from the No. 10 spot:
- Load up on early running backs: I am a way bigger fan of the running backs in the 3rd-5th round range than the receivers, and vice versa for the 7th-9th round. So, I’m looking to take three running backs with my first four picks, and then hammer receivers later on.
- Wait on quarterback and tight end: Although there is certainly merit to taking one of the elite rushing QBs in the 3rd or 4th round, the late-round QB and TE selection this year is good enough that I would rather spend those earlier picks on running backs and receivers.
- Avoid one-dimensional running backs: Since this is a full PPR league, I will be placing an emphasis on drafting running backs who offer pass-catching upside.
Continue reading for a breakdown of my favorite picks through Round 10 and a list of the best late-round targets at each position.
