Alright, let’s get down to business. I’ve been messing around with this NFL fantasy football thing for a while now, and this time I wanted to see what would happen if I started from the 7th draft position in a 1 PPR league. So, I fired up one of those online mock draft tools, you know, the ones that let you simulate a whole draft. I set the league size to 10 teams because that’s what I play in, and then I made sure it was a 1 PPR setup since the scoring system changes how valuable players are.
First Round
I started by looking at the first round. The tool showed me the usual suspects, like Christian McCaffrey, going early. No surprises there. But when it came to my pick at 7, I noticed a couple of top-tier wide receivers were still on the board. I figured, with three running backs usually flying off the shelves in the first six picks, at least two elite wide receivers would be left for me. And guess what? I was right. I snagged Amon-Ra St. Brown. Not a bad start, if I do say so myself.
Second and Third Rounds
Moving on to the second and third rounds, I kept an eye on the positions I needed. This tool I was using had a neat feature where it calculated the best strategies based on your draft position. For the 7th pick, it suggested going heavy on wide receivers and running backs early on, then grabbing a tight end, defense, kicker, and finally a quarterback. So, I followed that advice, picking up a solid running back and another good wide receiver in the second and third rounds.
- Round 1: Got a top wide receiver.
- Round 2: Picked up a strong running back.
- Round 3: Added another quality wide receiver.
Mid-Rounds
Now, the middle rounds are where things get interesting. You start seeing some decent players drop because everyone’s scrambling to fill their starting lineups. I used this to my advantage, scooping up a reliable tight end and a defense that I think will do pretty well this season. I followed that up with a kicker since, you know, you gotta have one. I did all this while keeping an eye on the draft board, making sure I wasn’t missing any great value picks.
Late Rounds
Finally, the late rounds. This is where you’re mostly looking for depth and maybe a sleeper or two. I grabbed a quarterback who I think has a good chance to outperform his draft position and then filled out the rest of my roster with some backups at running back and wide receiver. You never know when injuries will hit, so it’s always good to have some insurance.
Overall
All in all, I was pretty happy with how this mock draft turned out. Starting from the 7th position, I managed to build a team that I think can compete. Of course, it’s just a simulation, and real drafts can be unpredictable. But going through this process helped me get a better feel for the kind of players I should target and when to grab them. It’s all about finding value and building a balanced team. And hey, if you’re drafting from the 7th spot, maybe this little experiment of mine can give you some ideas too.
