In fantasy football, it can be hard to determine which player to take at their ADP(Average Draft Position). When it comes to drafting someone at their ADP, it’s best not to reach. However, if you’re willing to gamble on a player you believe is worth the selection at their current ADP, snagging them should be a priority. Again, it’s best to evaluate your draft options before drafting them to your fantasy teams.
Jeremiah Love has a 34 ADP, but could be in a loaded backfield that could be run in a committee. Sam LaPorta and Dalton Kincaid are great tight ends who are frequently pushed to get drafted in the earlier rounds, but it costs you drafting a reliable WR/RB. Aging players are also a concern to worry about. Davante Adams has historically been one of the best fantasy football WRs we’ve witnessed and had 14 touchdowns last year, but as he turns 33, fantasy owners should be cautious with older players.
With that being said, here are some players to consider drafting at their ADP.
Note: These ADPs are from Fantasy Pros, with Standard scoring and single-QB Rosters
A.J. Brown | New England Patriots
ADP: 28 (WR9)
This past offseason, A.J. Brown was traded to the New England Patriots on June 1, coming over from the Philadelphia Eagles as both sides needed a change of scenery. For the past few years, the Patriots have lacked a true No.1 WR. Stefon Diggs had a good season for New England last year, posting 85 receptions for 1,013 receiving yards and 4 touchdowns, but he won’t provide the same level of production that Brown is capable of as the Patriots’ new No.1 receiver.
As the Patriots’ new No.1 WR, he automatically steps into New England as the clear primary weapon with no elite secondary receiver stealing volume. Compared to his previous situation in Philadelphia, he moves into a Patriots passing offense carrying a higher neutral passing rate. Brown is a big-bodied WR who can do it all, but his deep-ball efficiency is what stands out, as he can go one-on-one against CBs and catch contested jump balls on deep passes.
Brown and Drake Maye will be a fun QB/WR tandem to watch as Drake Maye is coming off an MVP season and is looking to duplicate his previous season. In terms of deep ball passesMaye is the perfect QB for Brown, as he boasts a high average depth of target (12.8 yards over the last three seasons), and quarterback Drake Maye ranks highly in downfield accuracy on passes of 13+ yards.
His ADP is 20, but I’d expect him to outperform it.
Breece Hall | New York Jets
ADP: 31 (RB17)
It’s never easy drafting Jets players, but Breece Hall is worth the risk.
The New York Jets showed financial commitment to Hall by giving him a three-year, $45 million deal with $29 million guaranteed, signaling that a primary workload is on the way. Under new offensive coordinator Frank Reich, Hall will be the “bell cow” of the Jets offense. Even though they have stud running backs in Braelon Allen and Isiah Davis, the financial commitment to Hall shows he’ll be the workhorse of the Jets offense.
Hall turned 25 in May, putting him squarely in his physical and athletic prime for a running back. The Jets offense struggled last year, but Hall managed to maintain explosiveness as he had 10+ yard runs on 8.6% of his carries, tying Jahmyr Gibbs for the 8th-highest mark in the league. Hall has the potential to be one of the best pass-catching backs in the league as he averages 8.7 yards per reception over his career. A metric that stacks up directly alongside premier pass-catching backs like Christian McCaffrey and Bijan Robinson.
With the offensive line intact and Geno Smith as the starting quarterback, the goal is for stability all around, where everyone can thrive, including Hall, making his ADP valuable.
Caleb Williams | Chicago Bears
ADP: 86 (QB7)
In his rookie season with the Chicago Bears, Caleb Williams struggled, as he was sacked 68 times and went through two head coaches and three offensive coordinators. Luckily, thanks to Ben Johnson taking over as head coach, his transition into the NFL has been better. Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears had a quick turnaround, and Caleb Williams had a big play in that.
In Williams’ first year in Ben Johnson’s offense, he averaged 18.7 fantasy PPG, and he almost hit 4,000 passing yards and had a 27/7 TD/INT ratio. Now that he has a full season of experience under Johnson’s offense, Williams should have full comfort running the offense along with elevating his efficiency and rhythm as a passer. Williams posted eight games with 20 or more points last season and finished as a fringe-to-low QB1, showing that he could single-handedly win weeks.
Williams has proved he can be a fantasy starter for your team. He’s shown flashes of his running ability, nearly having 400 rushing yards and 3 scores last year. He has the potential to be one of the top QB’s in the league, with his big-time arm/rushing ability, playing in a Ben Johnson run offense, and the rise of young pass catchers looking to fill in the shoes of D.J. Moore. Williams is a fantasy target worth drafting at his right ADP.
Terry McLaurin | Washington Commanders
ADP: 58 (WR24)
Last season was a disastrous one for the Washington Commanders, who regressed to 5-12 in 2025 after reaching the NFC Championship Game the year prior. Injuries across the roster were among several issues Washington faced, along with defensive struggles and a lack of depth. The offense was especially affected, with Jayden Daniels missing multiple games and Terry McLaurin being limited to 10 games due to a quad injury.
Despite the poor season from McLaurin, it shouldn’t be ignored that he’s still an elite WR when healthy and within their offensive structure. Hopefully, with a healthy Jayden Daniels and a change in offensive concept under offensive coordinator David Blough, this season should be different for McLaurin.
David Blough plans to build the passing game around feeding Terry McLaurin at a high volume, supported by a modern scheme with Jayden Daniels under center. His quad injury dipped his market price to the point where his ADP is 58, making him a perfect target at the right pick if you’re looking for an elite pass catcher. Since he’s the Commanders’ WR1, he should put up multiple high-volume weeks.
He has a history of dominant fantasy seasons, as he posted a stellar 2024 campaign with 1,096 receiving yards and a career-high 13 touchdowns, proving that he can deliver as a low-end WR1 or WR2 with Jayden Daniels under center.
Travis Kelce | Kansas City Chiefs
ADP: 101 (TE14)
Even though Travis Kelce is coming of age and was on the verge of retirement, he still shouldn’t be slept on. It’s ludicrous to me that a tight end was considered a top-10 pick, but somehow Travis Kelce was once that tight end. Rightfully so, because Kelce and Mahomes have created one of the best tandems the league has seen. Personally, I wouldn’t take a tight end with my first-round selection, but now that Kelce’s ADP has dropped, he’s a tight end worth targeting at his ADP.
Though his production has dipped, his numbers are still dominant for his position, as he posted 76 receptions for 851 yards and 5 touchdowns last year. Hopefully, Mahomes can bounce back from his ACL injury and return to elite form at QB for the Kansas City Chiefs. Kelce is known to be a trusted target for Mahomes in the Chiefs’ high-powered run offense.
If you want a security blanket at the TE position, Kelce would be a great player drafted at the right ADP.
