Amazing ADP Steals

ADP (Average draft position) is exactly what the name says. This stat is obtained by fantasy football sites by taking the data from where users decide to draft certain players. This can be a useful tool because it helps predict when the player will go in the draft. If you want a certain player you should make sure to check their ADP so they don’t get taken before you have the chance.

The first ever fantasy football league was created back in 1962. It took another twenty-three years until the first online league was formed. Nowadays almost every league is online on apps such as Sleeper, ESPN Fantasy, Yahoo Fantasy, and more. There were a reported 59.3 million users according to the Fantasy Sports & Gaming Association in the US and Canada combined back in 2017, and the popularity continues to grow as the years go on. 

Fantasy football has a few different ways to play and divergent league rules but the most popular is PPR (Points per reception) leagues. For this article, I will be using the PPR format to help you win your fantasy leagues with some of the players who are getting drafted too late in leagues.

Nick Chubb- RB, Cleveland Browns.

Nick Chubb has been one of the most efficient players in the league since getting drafted by the Cleveland Browns with the thirty-fifth pick in the 2018 draft. “I remember watching Nick Chubb play in college at Georgia and he was a beast but when he got injured I thought he wouldn’t bounce back. I was wrong and now he is one of the best backs in the league.” Junior Marc Benz said about Chubb. Last season he averaged 5 yards per carry. On top of that there have been four straight years where Chubb has rushed for more than 1,000 yards and in two of the four has had 1,500 including last season. 

Now with running back Kareem Hunt gone, Chubb should see even more work around the goal line and in the receiving game. Chubb goes around pick twelve in most PPR-formatted leagues which means there are four running backs usually chosen ahead of him. Those backs are Christian McCaffery, Austin Ekeler, Bijan Robinson, and Saquan Barkley. Mccaffery will remain dominant, but on the other hand, Robinson is a rookie and still has not played a single snap of NFL football, and Ekler will see less production most likely with new offensive coordinator Kellen Moore who loves to throw down the field. I believe Chubb has the potential to finish as a top-three fantasy running back in the 2023 season.

Garrett Wilson- WR, New York Jets.

Garrett Wilson is the reigning offensive rookie of the year and has already proven he can produce in an offense with multiple other weapons. Last year Wilson put up 1,103 yards on 83 receptions and added four TDs to his resume. This is even more impressive when you look at who was throwing him the ball. Last season the Jets started three different quarterbacks, those QB’s Zach Wilson, Mike White, and Joe Flacco. None of these quarterbacks are considered starter-caliber quarterbacks in the NFL. “Garrett Wilson is a solid receiver that thrives in a new situation with Aaron Rodgers at QB since he was already able to with Zach Wilson throwing him the ball,” said Junior Drew Klemesrud. With four-time MVP Aaron Rodgers coming in to lead the Jets offense this season, Wilson is primed for a great 2023 season. 

The Rodgers and Wilson connection is already very strong even without playing any regular season games yet. Earlier in training camp, Rodgers stated that Wilson reminds him of Davante Adams “There are definitely traits that this 17 has that that special 17 has as well. He’s got incredible talent, he’s got a great work ethic and he’s a freaking great kid”. Wilson is going around picks 15-20 in most PPR leagues which seems crazy because of the potential Wilson has to be a top-five to top-ten fantasy wide receiver.

Chris Olave- WR, New Orleans Saints.

Just like Garrett Wilson, Chris Olave put up over 1,000 yards on 72 receptions last season with subpar quarterback play. The Saints played quarterbacks Andy Dalton and Jameis Winston last season who are both backup-level quarterbacks who got thrust into starter roles. Olave is one of the best downfield threats in the league with his insane speed and reliable hands and is now paired with quarterback Derek Carr who loves to throw the ball downfield. Last season Olave averaged 14.5 yards per reception and was tied with Jerry Jeudy for 14th in yards per reception in the 2022 season. The main difference between Olave and some of the players above him in yards per reception is the amount of targets and catches Olave gets compared to players such as Corey Davis, Marquez Valdes-Scantling, and Darius Slayton. Olave is not only one of the best deep ball threats but he is also good in short-yard situations and has some of the best footwork for receivers in the league. 

Olave is getting drafted around pick 22-25 in most PPR-formatted leagues and will most likely outplay his draft position this season. “I draft Olave in a lot of leagues, he has Carr now which is a major upgrade from the red rifle (Andy Dalton). His ADP (Average draft position) is also low enough for me to snag in the second round.” Commented Senior Raahim Ali.