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: 3rd to 4th round
| Rank | Player | Team |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lamar Jackson | BAL |
| 2 | Patrick Mahomes | KC |
Tier 2
Draft value: Late 6th to 7th round
| Rank | Player | Team |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Dak Prescott | DAL |
Tier 3
Draft value: 7th to 8th round
| Rank | Player | Team |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Kyler Murray | ARI |
| 5 | Deshaun Watson | HOU |
| 6 | Russell Wilson | SEA |
Tier 4
Draft value: 8th to 9th round
| Rank | Player | Team |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Josh Allen | BUF |
| 8 | Carson Wentz | PHI |
Tier 5
Draft value: 10th to 12th round
| Rank | Player | Team |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Matt Ryan | ATL |
| 10 | Tom Brady | TB |
| 11 | Drew Brees | NO |
| 12 | Cam Newton | NE |
| 13 | Matt Stafford | DET |
Tier 6
Draft value: 13th to 14th round
| Rank | Player | Team |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | Jared Goff | LAR |
| 15 | Aaron Rodgers | GB |
| 16 | Daniel Jones | NYG |
| 17 | Ben Roethlisberger | PIT |
| 18 | Joe Burrow | CIN |
| 19 | Ryan Tannehill | TEN |
Tier 7
Draft value: 15th round or later
| Rank | Player | Team |
|---|---|---|
| 20 | Gardner Minshew | JAX |
| 21 | Teddy Bridgewater | CAR |
| 22 | Baker Mayfield | CLE |
| 23 | Jimmy Garoppolo | SF |
| 24 | Kirk Cousins | MIN |
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