Fantasy: Draft tiers for every position
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Player rankings are the weapon of choice for most fantasy owners entering a draft, but they aren't the only tool you should be using.
Breaking down each position into tiers will help you prepare by properly identifying player value, allowing you to react accordingly when runs happen during your draft.
Position Tiers
QB | RB | WR | TE
*Draft values are based on 12-team half PPR leagues.
Tier 1
Draft value: 4th to 5th round
| Rank | Player | Team |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Patrick Mahomes | KC |
Tier 2
Draft value: 5th to 6th round
| Rank | Player | Team |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Josh Allen | BUF |
| 3 | Kyler Murray | ARI |
| 4 | Lamar Jackson | BAL |
Tier 3
Draft value: 7th to 8th round
| Rank | Player | Team |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Dak Prescott | DAL |
| 6 | Aaron Rodgers | GB |
| 7 | Russell Wilson | SEA |
| 8 | Justin Herbert | LAC |
Tier 4
Draft value: 9th round
| Rank | Player | Team |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Matthew Stafford | LAR |
| 10 | Tom Brady | TB |
| 11 | Ryan Tannehill | TEN |
| 12 | Jalen Hurts | PHI |
Tier 5
Draft value: 10th round
| Rank | Player | Team |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Joe Burrow | CIN |
Tier 6
Draft value: 11th to 13th round
| Rank | Player | Team |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | Trevor Lawrence | JAX |
| 15 | Tua Tagovailoa | MIA |
| 16 | Trey Lance | SF |
| 17 | Ryan Fitzpatrick | WAS |
| 18 | Justin Fields | CHI |
Tier 7
Draft value: 14th round or later
| Rank | Player | Team |
|---|---|---|
| 19 | Matt Ryan | ATL |
| 20 | Baker Mayfield | CLE |
| 21 | Kirk Cousins | MIN |
| 22 | Ben Roethlisberger | PIT |
| 23 | Zach Wilson | NYJ |
| 24 | Derek Carr | LV |
| 25 | Sam Darnold | CAR |
| 26 | Jameis Winston | NO |
| 27 | Carson Wentz | IND |
| 28 | Mac Jones | NE |
| 29 | Daniel Jones | NYG |
| 30 | Teddy Bridgewater | DEN |
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