Safest fantasy football draft picks from Rounds 1-10 in a 10-team league
Looking for some safe options in your 10-team draft? Fred Zinkie has you covered round-by-round.
Round 1: St. Brown, WR, Lions - Although Jahmyr Gibbs is the first overall pick, St. Brown is a reliable choice with at least 115 receptions and 10 touchdowns in three seasons. He is 26 years old and Jared Goff is unable to impact the game with his legs.
Round 2: Brown, RB, Bengals - Brown is a safer option than Saquon Barkley, Derrick Henry, Ashton Jeanty, De Von Achane, Kenneth Walker III, Justin Jefferson, Omarion Hampton, and Josh Allen due to the inconsistency of their careers.
Round 3: Collins, WR, Texans - Collins is the go-to player for the Texans' passing game, averaging 81.4 yards per game over the past three seasons. George Pickens, A.J. Brown, Malik Nabers, and DeVonta Smith pose varying levels of risk.
Round 4: Williams, RB, Cowboys - Williams' role is secure in the Cowboys' offense after a contract extension and no additions made to the RB room during the offseason. He will have a high-volume role in a strong offense.
Round 5: Etienne, RB, Saints - Etienne's workload will be significant behind an above-average offensive line. Alvin Kamara is injured, and Kendre Miller has limited rushing yards over three seasons.
Round 6: McLaurin, WR, Commanders - McLaurin is a safe choice for the Commanders after six consecutive 1,000-yard seasons. However, his safety is offset by a mediocre ceiling, as he has never reached 1,200 yards in his career.
Round 7: Herbert, QB, Chargers - Although I would wait a bit longer before drafting a passer, Herbert is durable with a career average of 4,441 yards and 29 TDs per 17 games played. Mike McDaniel's offensive system will likely lead to one of his best seasons.
Round 8: Warren, RB, Steelers - Warren has consistently exceeded expectations, averaging 4.7 yards per carry in his career. The arrival of Rico Dowdle isn't necessarily bad news, as Warren lacks the size to handle 300 touches.
Round 9: Kelce, TE, Chiefs - Although Kelce is no longer the 1,200-yard player of his heyday, he remains a vital chain-mover in the Chiefs offense due to his rapport with Patrick Mahomes.
Round 10: Stafford, QB, Rams - Stafford's safety is hard to dispute, especially at this point in the draft. He led the league in passing yards and touchdowns last season and is rated 99 in Madden.
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