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 | Josh Allen | BUF |
Tier 2
Draft value: 6th to 7th round
| Rank | Player | Team |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Justin Herbert | LAC |
| 3 | Lamar Jackson | BAL |
| 4 | Patrick Mahomes | KC |
Tier 3
Draft value: 7th to 8th round
| Rank | Player | Team |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Joe Burrow | CIN |
| 6 | Jalen Hurts | PHI |
| 7 | Kyler Murray | ARI |
| 8 | Trey Lance | SF |
| 9 | Russell Wilson | DEN |
Tier 4
Draft value: 9th to 10th round
| Rank | Player | Team |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Tom Brady | TB |
| 11 | Dak Prescott | DAL |
| 12 | Aaron Rodgers | GB |
Tier 5
Draft value: 11th to 13th round
| Rank | Player | Team |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Matthew Stafford | LAR |
| 14 | Kirk Cousins | MIN |
| 15 | Derek Carr | LV |
| 16 | Tua Tagovailoa | MIA |
Tier 6
Draft value: 13th to 14th round
| Rank | Player | Team |
|---|---|---|
| 17 | Justin Fields | CHI |
| 18 | Jameis Winston | NO |
Tier 7
Draft value: 14th round or later
| Rank | Player | Team |
|---|---|---|
| 19 | Trevor Lawrence | JAX |
| 20 | Matt Ryan | IND |
| 21 | Ryan Tannehill | TEN |
| 22 | Jared Goff | DET |
| 23 | Daniel Jones | NYG |
| 24 | Baker Mayfield | CAR |
| 25 | Mac Jones | NE |
| 26 | Zach Wilson | NYJ |
| 27 | Carson Wentz | WAS |
| 28 | Davis Mills | HOU |
HEADLINES
- Cowboys win thriller after Commanders miss late PAT
- Baker Mayfield and Bucs embarrass Giants in New York's 1st game since releasing Daniel Jones
- Offensive tackle Trent Williams joins list of 49ers out for Sunday's game against Packers
- Report: Soto will start receiving contract offers this week
- Armstrong: Bannister firing based on sudden availability of Montgomery
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