After drafting two teams, having an auction and studying the latest Average Draft Position (ADP) numbers from around the web, I have found five guys going in the first six rounds that you don’t want on your team.
Understand, they could add value if they slip, but you’re better off letting some other owner investing such a high pick in them.
DeAngelo Williams (17th overall – ADP): Williams has put up some big games over the past two seasons and undoubtedly warranted some heavy fantasy consideration. My biggest concerns are his durability and the presence of Jonathan Stewart, who could easily prove to be the better fantasy option. Williams is a solid choice, but I find more consistency in Round 2 with my pick.
Ryan Grant (25th overall –ADP): I can’t put my thumb on it, but Grant just doesn’t excite me. While he plays in a high-powered offense, the Packers’ running back lacks explosiveness. He won’t kill you as a RB2, but if you go with other positions in the first two rounds and count on him as your RB1 you will be disappointed.
Percy Harvin (61st overall – ADP): Harvin’s stock is on the rise following the injury to Sidney Rice, but his struggles with migraines could become a weekly concern. I favor a few other of the receivers surrounding him on the GSI Cheat Sheet, including Michael Crabtree, Mike-Sims Walker, and Dwayne Bowe. They are all safer picks.
Brandon Jacobs (78th overall –ADP): After rating as the fourth highest scoring running back in 2008, Jacobs failed to hit 100 yards and finished with just five TD’s a year ago. He is seemingly is always banged up, has apparently lost a step and is likely to play second fiddle to Ahmad Bradshaw. He is worth a look outside the top 100 overall, but not this early.
T.J. Houshmandzadeh (94th overall – ADP): Houshmandzadeh only topped 77 yards twice a year ago and had his lowest TD total since 2003. At 33, he’s not getting any better and with so many questions surrounding the Seahawks’ offense you can find a better option at this point in the draft.
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