Fantasy Football Mock Draft: 18-team guillotine-style league — here are the results
We're thrilled to announce the launch of Yahoo Fantasy guillotine-style leagues presented by Liquid Death for this season. In this killer fantasy football game, fans compete for survival every week.
Yahoo Fantasy staff members took part in an 18-team, 14-round guillotine mock draft to help give an idea of how to approach building a roster in this format.
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The scoring for this mock is half PPR (point per reception) with the following roster spots: QB, RB, RB, WR, WR, TE, FLEX, BN, BN, BN, BN, BN, BN, BN, IR.
A big thank you goes out to everyone who participated:
Ben Zweiman (Editorial team)
Jonathan Bassey (Podcast team)
Aaron Tan (Social team)
Matt Harmon (Fantasy analyst)
Trevor Brigham (Customer care team)
Mo Castillo (Editorial team)
Jason Klabacha (Editorial team)
Brett Rader (Podcast team)
Scott Pianowski (Fantasy analyst)
Justin Boone (Fantasy analyst)
Collin Brennan (Podcast team)
Dan Harris (Podcast team)
Dan Titus (Fantasy analyst)
Jason Jung (Podcast team)
John Adams (Customer care team)
Mike Graben (Product team)
Adam Hellwig (Customer care team)
Brett Kundtz (Business intelligence team)
Get ready for Yahoo Fantasy guillotine-style leagues
| Pick | Player | Team |
| 1 | Ja'Marr Chase | Ben Zweiman |
| 2 | Bijan Robinson | Jonathan Bassey |
| 3 | Saquon Barkley | Aaron Tan |
| 4 | Jahmyr Gibbs | Matt Harmon |
| 5 | CeeDee Lamb | Trevor Brigham |
| 6 | Justin Jefferson | Mo Castillo |
| 7 | Puka Nacua | Jason Klabacha |
| 8 | Christian McCaffrey | Brett Rader |
| 9 | Derrick Henry | Scott Pianowski |
| 10 | Nico Collins | Justin Boone |
| 11 | Amon-Ra St. Brown | Collin Brennan |
| 12 | Ashton Jeanty | Dan Harris |
| 13 | Brian Thomas Jr. | Dan Titus |
| 14 | Malik Nabers | Jason Jung |
| 15 | Jonathan Taylor | John Adams |
| 16 | Drake London | Mike Graben |
| 17 | Josh Jacobs | Adam Hellwig |
| 18 | De'Von Achane | Brett Kundtz |
In an 18-team league, the first round might be the only round that feels fairly normal, since you haven't strayed that far from traditional league drafts. However, the deeper you get into the opening frame, you start to realize how quickly the talent level is falling off and how long you'll be waiting in between picks. Keep that in mind for later, so you don't end up on the wrong side of a position run.
My Pick: Collins was the WR8 in fantasy points per game (17.6) last year, despite missing five weeks with a hamstring injury. Prior to getting hurt, he was the fourth-highest-scoring wideout, averaging 21.3 fppg. While having a bye in Week 6 does feel a little early in the season to be without my first-round pick, Collins' talent (and potential path to a top-five finish) was too tough to pass up.
Round 2| Pick | Player | Team |
| 19 | Bucky Irving | Brett Kundtz |
| 20 | Josh Allen | Adam Hellwig |
| 21 | Ladd McConkey | Mike Graben |
| 22 | A.J. Brown | John Adams |
| 23 | Lamar Jackson | Jason Jung |
| 24 | Chase Brown | Dan Titus |
| 25 | Jayden Daniels | Dan Harris |
| 26 | Brock Bowers | Collin Brennan |
| 27 | Omarion Hampton | Justin Boone |
| 28 | Kyren Williams | Scott Pianowski |
| 29 | Trey McBride | Brett Rader |
| 30 | Mike Evans | Jason Klabacha |
| 31 | James Cook | Mo Castillo |
| 32 | Breece Hall | Trevor Brigham |
| 33 | Tee Higgins | Matt Harmon |
| 34 | Jaxon Smith-Njigba | Aaron Tan |
| 35 | Garrett Wilson | Jonathan Bassey |
| 36 | Chuba Hubbard | Ben Zweiman |
Three elite quarterbacks and two elite tight ends go off the board already, as managers try to find players who will give them an immediate edge. They'll have to hope it's enough of an advantage to overcome the potential holes it could cause in their lineups at other important positions like running back and receiver.
My Pick: Some guillotine players shy away from rookies, since they could take longer to get comfortable in the pros, and if they start slow it could result in an early exit for that manager. Any concerns about Omarion Hampton's early-season role are quickly disappearing with each day that Najee Harris sits out due to his eye injury. The first-round rookie is impressing coaches and distancing himself on the depth chart from his veteran teammate Harris. Get ready for Hampton to make noise early and often this season as a borderline fantasy RB1.
Round 3| Pick | Player | Team |
| 37 | George Kittle | Ben Zweiman |
| 38 | Jalen Hurts | Jonathan Bassey |
| 39 | Tyreek Hill | Aaron Tan |
| 40 | Kenneth Walker III | Matt Harmon |
| 41 | Marvin Harrison Jr. | Trevor Brigham |
| 42 | Joe Burrow | Mo Castillo |
| 43 | James Conner | Jason Klabacha |
| 44 | DJ Moore | Brett Rader |
| 45 | Terry McLaurin | Scott Pianowski |
| 46 | Alvin Kamara | Justin Boone |
| 47 | David Montgomery | Collin Brennan |
| 48 | DK Metcalf | Dan Harris |
| 49 | Courtland Sutton | Dan Titus |
| 50 | RJ Harvey | Jason Jung |
| 51 | Davante Adams | John Adams |
| 52 | Xavier Worthy | Mike Graben |
| 53 | Sam LaPorta | Adam Hellwig |
| 54 | Rashee Rice | Brett Kundtz |
While I'm a big fan of Rashee Rice in redraft leagues, taking him this early in a guillotine format is very dangerous due to a potential suspension that might be handed out before the season. In redraft, you could find replacements and risk losing a game or two while you wait for his return, but in guillotine you might not be around by the time he gets back. Team Kundtz will have to hope Rice avoids a suspension or gets a very short ban.
My Pick: Taking Kamara in the third round feels odd, but drafting him as the 19th running back selected feels like a gift. Though he turned 30 years old this summer, the veteran is coming off back-to-back top-five fantasy RB seasons and has finished top-eight in seven of his eight NFL campaigns.
Round 4| Pick | Player | Team |
| 55 | Patrick Mahomes | Brett Kundtz |
| 56 | Jameson Williams | Adam Hellwig |
| 57 | Baker Mayfield | Mike Graben |
| 58 | Zay Flowers | John Adams |
| 59 | George Pickens | Jason Jung |
| 60 | D'Andre Swift | Dan Titus |
| 61 | Tony Pollard | Dan Harris |
| 62 | Khalil Shakir | Collin Brennan |
| 63 | Tetairoa McMillan | Justin Boone |
| 64 | DeVonta Smith | Scott Pianowski |
| 65 | TreVeyon Henderson | Brett Rader |
| 66 | Kaleb Johnson | Jason Klabacha |
| 67 | Isiah Pacheco | Mo Castillo |
| 68 | Calvin Ridley | Trevor Brigham |
| 69 | Aaron Jones Sr. | Matt Harmon |
| 70 | Brian Robinson Jr. | Aaron Tan |
| 71 | Chris Olave | Jonathan Bassey |
| 72 | Rome Odunze | Ben Zweiman |
Odunze stands out as a very intriguing value at the end of this round. His situation in Chicago has improved greatly since an up-and-down rookie season. New head coach Ben Johnson has continuously praised his sophomore wideout and some people covering the team believe Odunze might emerge as the Bears' No. 1 receiver this year. He also faces the Vikings, Lions and Cowboys in the opening three weeks - all of which finished among the top six in fantasy points allowed to WRs in 2024. That's a great addition in this range by Team Zweiman.
My Pick: I'm living on the edge, selecting a second rookie within the first four rounds. But McMillan got early first-round capital in April's draft and landed with a team in desperate need of a true top option in the passing game. He's also on the verge of getting as many targets as he can handle in Carolina. Bryce Young settled in during the second half of the season under Dave Canales' tutelage and now appears poised to break out with McMillan as his premier weapon. He even has the benefit of friendly matchups with the Jaguars and Falcons in two of the first three weeks.
Round 5| Pick | Player | Team |
| 73 | Jordan Mason | Ben Zweiman |
| 74 | T.J. Hockenson | Jonathan Bassey |
| 75 | Travis Kelce | Aaron Tan |
| 76 | Jaylen Waddle | Matt Harmon |
| 77 | Jaylen Warren | Trevor Brigham |
| 78 | Josh Downs | Mo Castillo |
| 79 | Justin Fields | Jason Klabacha |
| 80 | Kyler Murray | Brett Rader |
| 81 | Mark Andrews | Scott Pianowski |
| 82 | Travis Hunter | Justin Boone |
| 83 | Tyrone Tracy Jr. | Collin Brennan |
| 84 | David Njoku | Dan Harris |
| 85 | Bo Nix | Dan Titus |
| 86 | Jauan Jennings | Jason Jung |
| 87 | Evan Engram | John Adams |
| 88 | Quinshon Judkins | Mike Graben |
| 89 | Jordan Addison | Adam Hellwig |
| 90 | Jerry Jeudy | Brett Kundtz |
Addison is in a similar situation as Rice, with a possible suspension looming before the season. There are still a lot of comparable receivers available in this range, so it seems like an unnecessary risk for a fantasy starter at Addison's level.
My Pick: Hunter is one of the most exciting rookies to enter the league, maybe ever. Unfortunately, we won't score points for his defensive snaps in this format. The good news is that he's apparently excelling on both sides of the ball at Jaguars' practices. He's even shone as the hardest Jags' receiver to cover in one-on-one drills, according to beat writer John Shipley. Make no mistake, Hunter is not a safe pick due to the uncertainty around how he'll be used on offense and defense, but I'm confident in him as a flex option.
Round 6| Pick | Player | Team |
| 91 | Tucker Kraft | Brett Kundtz |
| 92 | Travis Etienne Jr. | Adam Hellwig |
| 93 | Jayden Reed | Mike Graben |
| 94 | Joe Mixon | John Adams |
| 95 | Dallas Goedert | Jason Jung |
| 96 | Najee Harris | Dan Titus |
| 97 | Ricky Pearsall | Dan Harris |
| 98 | Emeka Egbuka | Collin Brennan |
| 99 | Brock Purdy | Justin Boone |
| 100 | Stefon Diggs | Scott Pianowski |
| 101 | Jakobi Meyers | Brett Rader |
| 102 | Javonte Williams | Jason Klabacha |
| 103 | Jake Ferguson | Mo Castillo |
| 104 | Dak Prescott | Trevor Brigham |
| 105 | Deebo Samuel | Matt Harmon |
| 106 | Cooper Kupp | Aaron Tan |
| 107 | Zach Charbonnet | Jonathan Bassey |
| 108 | Caleb Williams | Ben Zweiman |
Team Brennan took one of my favorite values in this year's drafts in Egbuka. With Chris Godwin's recovery timeline unknown and his status for Week 1 unclear, the first-round rookie could play a very big part in the Buccaneers offense right out of the gate. It helps that everyone around the Bucs, including Baker Mayfield and Mike Evans, have been highlighting Egbuka as a player who will make his mark this season.
My Pick: When drafting in a typical redraft league, I'm more than willing to wait on the one-off positions like quarterback, but the goal of a guillotine-style league is to survive - so filling out your starting lineup is a priority. Purdy is a steady performer who finished as the QB8 in fppg in 2023 and the QB12 last season. He also has the fourth-easiest fantasy strength of schedule in my matrix.
Round 7| Pick | Player | Team |
| 109 | Matthew Golden | Ben Zweiman |
| 110 | Michael Pittman Jr. | Jonathan Bassey |
| 111 | Geno Smith | Aaron Tan |
| 112 | Drake Maye | Matt Harmon |
| 113 | Tyler Warren | Trevor Brigham |
| 114 | Rhamondre Stevenson | Mo Castillo |
| 115 | Dalton Kincaid | Jason Klabacha |
| 116 | J.K. Dobbins | Brett Rader |
| 117 | Jared Goff | Scott Pianowski |
| 118 | Colston Loveland | Justin Boone |
| 119 | Trevor Lawrence | Collin Brennan |
| 120 | Cam Skattebo | Dan Harris |
| 121 | Kyle Pitts | Dan Titus |
| 122 | Bhayshul Tuten | Jason Jung |
| 123 | Justin Herbert | John Adams |
| 124 | Rashid Shaheed | Mike Graben |
| 125 | Rachaad White | Adam Hellwig |
| 126 | Tank Bigsby | Brett Kundtz |
By the end of the seventh round, all 18 teams had found a quarterback. That's important to note, since all of the passers chosen so far have low-end QB1 fantasy finishes within their range of outcomes. While some teams are selecting RBs in split backfields at this point, you could be the manager locking down your starting QB or TE. It's something to consider when deciding on your build and where you want to invest draft capital.
My Pick: I went with a tight end here in an effort to complete my starting lineup as soon as possible and maximize its Week 1 potential. When I miss out on the elite TEs, I tend to target the tier of Kraft, Kincaid, Warren and Loveland. When three of those guys went off the board in the last round and a half, I knew it was time to scoop up the final player in that tier. The Bears clearly envisioned a big role for Loveland when they chose him 10th overall and he's already starting to flash in camp. After the immediate success we've seen from rookie tight ends in recent years, it won't be surprising if Loveland is a top-12 fantasy TE this season.
Round 8| Pick | Player | Team |
| 127 | Keon Coleman | Brett Kundtz |
| 128 | Luther Burden III | Adam Hellwig |
| 129 | Hunter Henry | Mike Graben |
| 130 | Tyjae Spears | John Adams |
| 131 | Chris Godwin | Jason Jung |
| 132 | Darnell Mooney | Dan Titus |
| 133 | Rashod Bateman | Dan Harris |
| 134 | Dylan Sampson | Collin Brennan |
| 135 | Ray Davis | Justin Boone |
| 136 | Jordan Love | Scott Pianowski |
| 137 | Marvin Mims Jr. | Brett Rader |
| 138 | Trey Benson | Jason Klabacha |
| 139 | Isaac Guerendo | Mo Castillo |
| 140 | Nick Chubb | Trevor Brigham |
| 141 | Braelon Allen | Matt Harmon |
| 142 | Roschon Johnson | Aaron Tan |
| 143 | Jayden Higgins | Jonathan Bassey |
| 144 | Tyler Allgeier | Ben Zweiman |
Keeping injury and off-field situations in mind is always smart in guillotine drafts. Godwin and Mooney have injuries that could impact their Week 1 availability, which might turn them into stashes more than potential starting options early in the season. Meanwhile, Sampson and Chubb could get increased volume in the opening weeks if their projected starters (Quinshon Judkins, Joe Mixon) are still not suiting up.
My Pick: With my starting lineup filled out, I decided to take a luxury pick in this spot. Davis is the backup to James Cook, who's in the final year of his deal with the Bills and doesn't appear to be close to a contract extension. You always wonder how that will impact a player's desire to play through injuries that may occur during the season. That gives added value to Davis, who proved he can step up when called upon. As a rookie, Davis finished as the RB13 and RB14 in the only two contests where he played over 50% of the snaps last year.
Round 9| Pick | Player | Team |
| 145 | Hollywood Brown | Ben Zweiman |
| 146 | Kareem Hunt | Jonathan Bassey |
| 147 | Jaydon Blue | Aaron Tan |
| 148 | Cedric Tillman | Matt Harmon |
| 149 | C.J. Stroud | Trevor Brigham |
| 150 | Tre' Harris | Mo Castillo |
| 151 | Rico Dowdle | Jason Klabacha |
| 152 | Christian Kirk | Brett Rader |
| 153 | Adam Thielen | Scott Pianowski |
| 154 | DeMario Douglas | Justin Boone |
| 155 | Kyle Williams | Collin Brennan |
| 156 | Jaylen Wright | Dan Harris |
| 157 | Jerome Ford | Dan Titus |
| 158 | Austin Ekeler | Jason Jung |
| 159 | Jonnu Smith | John Adams |
| 160 | MarShawn Lloyd | Mike Graben |
| 161 | Jalen McMillan | Adam Hellwig |
| 162 | Quentin Johnston | Brett Kundtz |
Ford is another example of a player who has added value in the guillotine format. With so much uncertainty around the team's second-round pick, Judkins, it seems like the Browns' backfield will feature Ford and Sampson at the beginning of the season. That makes them flex-worthy options.
My Pick: This was a very guillotine-specific selection for me. Douglas has been generating a lot of buzz as the busiest pass-catcher in Josh McDaniels' offense during camp and we know the history of featuring slot receivers in this system. Though the ceiling for Douglas isn't that enticing, he can be a reliable fill-in if any of my starters get hurt early in the season. It also helps that the Patriots have a Week 14 bye, which means Douglas will be on-call for the first 13 weeks.
Round 10| Pick | Player | Team |
| 163 | Joshua Palmer | Brett Kundtz |
| 164 | Blake Corum | Adam Hellwig |
| 165 | Brandon Aiyuk | Mike Graben |
| 166 | Michael Penix Jr. | John Adams |
| 167 | Jack Bech | Jason Jung |
| 168 | Wan'Dale Robinson | Dan Titus |
| 169 | Dyami Brown | Dan Harris |
| 170 | Miles Sanders | Collin Brennan |
| 171 | Pat Bryant | Justin Boone |
| 172 | Isaiah Likely | Scott Pianowski |
| 173 | Zach Ertz | Brett Rader |
| 174 | Jalen Coker | Jason Klabacha |
| 175 | DeAndre Hopkins | Mo Castillo |
| 176 | Xavier Legette | Trevor Brigham |
| 177 | Brenton Strange | Matt Harmon |
| 178 | Jordan James | Aaron Tan |
| 179 | Kendre Miller | Jonathan Bassey |
| 180 | Bryce Young | Ben Zweiman |
Aiyuk is an interesting guillotine pick at this stage, mostly because of the injured reserve spot that's available. As he works his way back from an ACL tear, the 27-year-old might end up sitting out early in the season. We know Aiyuk can be a fantasy difference-maker when healthy - the only question is, how soon will he get back to form? Stashing him on IR and hoping he can contribute later is a worthwhile play at this point in the draft.
My Pick: Bryant is yet another rookie added to my roster, but based on the comments coming out of Broncos' practices, the third-round pick should carve out a role in Sean Payton's ascending offense. While Denver's No. 1 target, Courtland Sutton, just signed a new deal, the pecking order behind him in the receiver room is up in the air. Beating out part-time players like Marvin Mims Jr. and Devaughn Vele doesn't seem like an insurmountable obstacle. It also doesn't hurt that Payton has compared Bryant to former Saints' star, Michael Thomas.
Round 11| Pick | Player | Team |
| 181 | Will Shipley | Ben Zweiman |
| 182 | Cameron Ward | Jonathan Bassey |
| 183 | Jarquez Hunter | Aaron Tan |
| 184 | Jacory Croskey-Merritt | Matt Harmon |
| 185 | Michael Wilson | Trevor Brigham |
| 186 | Chig Okonkwo | Mo Castillo |
| 187 | J.J. McCarthy | Jason Klabacha |
| 188 | Justice Hill | Brett Rader |
| 189 | Cade Otton | Scott Pianowski |
| 190 | Woody Marks | Justin Boone |
| 191 | Brashard Smith | Collin Brennan |
| 192 | Alec Pierce | Dan Harris |
| 193 | Romeo Doubs | Dan Titus |
| 194 | Mike Gesicki | Jason Jung |
| 195 | Xavier Restrepo | John Adams |
| 196 | Matthew Stafford | Mike Graben |
| 197 | Jaleel McLaughlin | Adam Hellwig |
| 198 | Tua Tagovailoa | Brett Kundtz |
The fact that McCarthy fell all the way to the 11th round as the QB24 makes me worried people at Yahoo aren't reading my articles.
After all, I wrote about McCarthy as one of the biggest breakout candidates at the quarterback position this year. The former first-round pick is healthy after a lost rookie season due to injury, he has an incredible supporting cast around him and Kevin O'Connell is a QB whisperer. Since taking over as the Vikings' head coach, O'Connell has helped Kirk Cousins, Joshua Dobbs, Nick Mullens and Sam Darnold all average QB14 fantasy stats or better when starting in this offense. Do we really think McCarthy is worse than all those passers? If he had lasted three more picks, he would have been my selection here.
My Pick: With McCarthy gone, I took Marks, whose projection could rise dramatically if we find out Mixon is going to miss significant time. Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans told reporters he doesn't even want them talking about Mixon's injury, which seems like a strange approach if it wasn't a concerning ailment. Ryans also threw some cold water on Chubb's outlook by admitting he's not the same player he once was in the NFL. If Mixon's not available and Chubb is a declining veteran, Marks might have a chance to have a serious role in this backfield.
Round 12| Pick | Player | Team |
| 199 | Juwan Johnson | Brett Kundtz |
| 200 | Elijah Moore | Adam Hellwig |
| 201 | Mason Taylor | Mike Graben |
| 202 | Kyle Monangai | John Adams |
| 203 | Darius Slayton | Jason Jung |
| 204 | Sam Darnold | Dan Titus |
| 205 | Pat Freiermuth | Dan Harris |
| 206 | DJ Giddens | Collin Brennan |
| 207 | Elijah Arroyo | Justin Boone |
| 208 | Tyler Lockett | Scott Pianowski |
| 209 | Dontayvion Wicks | Brett Rader |
| 210 | Keenan Allen | Jason Klabacha |
| 211 | Anthony Richardson Sr. | Mo Castillo |
| 212 | Darren Waller | Trevor Brigham |
| 213 | Dont'e Thornton Jr. | Matt Harmon |
| 214 | KeAndre Lambert-Smith | Aaron Tan |
| 215 | Jaylin Noel | Jonathan Bassey |
| 216 | Andrei Iosivas | Ben Zweiman |
After pick 200, finding players who will have an impact on your guillotine season can be difficult. These tend to be the first names you drop when other rosters get eliminated and sent to the waiver wire. It's fine to plug any holes or secure some insurance with backups in this range, but we're getting into longshot territory - so don't be afraid to aim for upside. For example, Anthony Richardson Sr. is earning some positive reports in camp and might have the early edge over Daniel Jones. We've witnessed Richardson's fantasy prowess before and if he can have a better command of the Colts' offense, he offers week-winning upside as a potential QB1.
My Pick: The release of veteran Noah Fant before training camp opened the door for Arroyo to possibly start as early as Week 1. The second-round rookie excels as a pass-catcher and has been a very active part of the Seahawks' passing attack in practices. Whether that translates into regular production remains to be seen, but I'll gladly take a chance on him as my backup TE.
Round 13| Pick | Player | Team |
| 217 | Raheem Mostert | Ben Zweiman |
| 218 | Diontae Johnson | Jonathan Bassey |
| 219 | Terrance Ferguson | Aaron Tan |
| 220 | Aaron Rodgers | Matt Harmon |
| 221 | Tahj Brooks | Trevor Brigham |
| 222 | Elijah Mitchell | Mo Castillo |
| 223 | Jordan Whittington | Jason Klabacha |
| 224 | Tyler Shough | Brett Rader |
| 225 | Sean Tucker | Scott Pianowski |
| 226 | Jalen Royals | Justin Boone |
| 227 | Isaac TeSlaa | Collin Brennan |
| 228 | Marquez Valdes-Scantling | Dan Harris |
| 229 | Dalton Schultz | Dan Titus |
| 230 | Devin Neal | Jason Jung |
| 231 | Ty Johnson | John Adams |
| 232 | Audric Estime | Mike Graben |
| 233 | Ja'Tavion Sanders | Adam Hellwig |
| 234 | Adonai Mitchell | Brett Kundtz |
Running backs and receivers in the final rounds of an 18-team guillotine draft are pure Hail Mary selections and would likely require multiple things to happen in order to have fantasy relevance. Grabbing backup quarterbacks and tight ends might prove to be a better use of these draft slots, unless you can paint a picture where the RB or WR could have instant fantasy value for you.
My Pick: Royals is a deep sleeper for the Chiefs. Worthy and Brown have both dealt with injuries at different points in training camp, while Rice could face a possible suspension to start the year. If any of those players miss time, the fourth-rounder Royals is the next man up. He probably won't ever crack my starting lineup, but there's at least a path to him returning value in the opening weeks.
Round 14| Pick | Player | Team |
| 235 | Amari Cooper | Brett Kundtz |
| 236 | Russell Wilson | Adam Hellwig |
| 237 | Antonio Gibson | Mike Graben |
| 238 | Roman Wilson | John Adams |
| 239 | Tutu Atwell | Jason Jung |
| 240 | Jalen Nailor | Dan Titus |
| 241 | Calvin Austin III | Dan Harris |
| 242 | Phil Mafah | Collin Brennan |
| 243 | Daniel Jones | Justin Boone |
| 244 | Keaton Mitchell | Scott Pianowski |
| 245 | Tory Horton | Brett Rader |
| 246 | Elic Ayomanor | Jason Klabacha |
| 247 | Jermaine Burton | Mo Castillo |
| 248 | Ollie Gordon II | Trevor Brigham |
| 249 | Theo Johnson | Matt Harmon |
| 250 | JuJu Smith-Schuster | Aaron Tan |
| 251 | Tyler Higbee | Jonathan Bassey |
| 252 | Cole Kmet | Ben Zweiman |
Nailor is a very sneaky pick here and I was disappointed he didn't fall to me in the final round. Similar to the Chiefs scenario, Minnesota might be without Addison early in the season if the league issues a suspension before then. That would create an opportunity for Nailor to temporarily play the No. 2 receiver role in the Vikings offense. Nailor caught touchdowns in both games Addison missed last year.
My Pick: With Richardson playing well so far in camp, Jones seems like the underdog to start for the Colts in Week 1. Even so, I didn't take a second quarterback and wasn't particularly thrilled by any of the names still available when I was on the clock at 243rd overall. So, taking a QB with a chance to win himself a starting job over the next month made sense.