Fantasy Football Analysis 2025: Key Players and Draft Strategies

Deep Dive into Fantasy Football Draft Strategies

Rankings are a crucial starting point for building successful fantasy football teams. However, the draft goes beyond following a simple list; it involves strategy, analysis, and a touch of luck. The results can vary significantly, even when repeating the process immediately. Therefore, a team of analysts from Alofoke Deportes dedicated themselves to performing multiple simulations to offer you a detailed view.

For a month, each analyst had the opportunity to participate in two drafts from each position in a 10-team league. 34 simulations were carried out, with rotations to ensure availability and add variety to the selections. The results obtained were meticulously recorded and used to inform Alofoke Deportes’ draft rankings.

Here’s a summary of the data collected from nearly 200 selected players during this exercise.

• Pos Rank: Player’s position in the overall ranking for their position.
• ADP: Average draft position, calculated from 34 simulations.
• High: The highest pick in which a player was selected.
• Low: The lowest pick in which a player was selected. “ND” indicates that the player was not selected in at least one draft.
• Preferred by: The Alofoke Deportes analyst who selected the player most frequently. The percentage of drafts in which they were selected is indicated in parentheses. The 20 most recent drafts were considered, each with two picks from each of the 10 draft positions.
• Preferred ADP: The average draft position in which the selected analyst chose the player, with the same restriction as in the “Preferred By” category.

The participating analysts (in alphabetical order): Stephania Bell, Matt Bowen, Mike Clay, Tristan H. Cockcroft, Daniel Dopp, Tyler Fulghum, Eric Karabell, Liz Loza, Eric Moody, and Field Yates. Additionally, fantasy editors Pierre Becquey, Keith Lipscomb, and Joe Kaiser participated in the drafts, along with Alofoke Deportes Stats & Information researchers Mackenzie Kraemer, Kevin Pulsifer, and Daniel Ayotte, when not all 10 analysts were available. The following is a list of the most selected players by each analyst in their 20 most recent mock drafts: three quarterbacks, eight running backs, eight receivers, and two in each tight end, kicker, and defense position. The average draft position in which they were selected is included. Each list is organized by position and by the most selected player, regardless of their average draft position. Register at Alofoke Deportes Fantasy Football and play for free!

Most Drafted Players by Stephania Bell

Quarterbacks

Jayden Daniels, Wsh, 20%, Selection Average: 28.8 Josh Allen, Buf, 20%, Average selection: 30.0 Patrick Mahomes, KC, 15%, Selection Average: 66.7

Running backs

Isaac Guerendo, SF, 75%, Selection average: 122.9 Cam Skattebo, NYG, 35%, Selection average: 83.4 Christian McCaffrey, SF, 30%, Average draft position: 8.5 Joe Mixon, Hou, 30%, Selection Average: 26.2 Isiah Pacheco, KC, 25%, Selection Average: 76.4 Jahmyr Gibbs, RB, 20%, Selection Average: 4.5 Derrick Henry, RB, 20%, Selection Average: 15.0 Alvin Kamara, NO, 20%, Selection Average: 42.8

Wide receivers

Emeka Egbuka, WR, 55%, Selection Average: 109.9 Jack Bech, LV, 40%, Selection Average: 109.8 Hollywood Brown, KC, 40%, Average draft position: 120.8 Rome Odunze, Chi, 35%, Selection average: 62.6 Jauan Jennings, SF, 30%, Selection Average: 81.5 Xavier Worthy, KC, 25%, Selection Average: 49.6 Deebo Samuel Sr., Wsh, 25%, Selection Average: 92.0 Michael Pittman Jr., Ind, 25%, Selection Average: 97.6

Tight ends

George Kittle, SF, 40%, Selection Average: 47.0 Tucker Kraft, GB, 20%, Average draft position: 144.3

Defenses

Texans D/ST, Hou, 50%, Average draft position: 130.9 49ers D/ST, SF, 20%, Average draft position: 154.5

Kickers

Brandon Aubrey, Dal, 55%, Selection average: 141.2 Chase McLaughlin, TB, 35%, Selection Average: 147.3

Most Selected Players by Matt Bowen

Quarterbacks

Joe Burrow, Cin, 35%, Completion percentage: 46.6 Josh Allen, Buf, 15%, Selection Average: 33.7 Jalen Hurts, Phi, 15%, Selection Average: 42.0

Running backs

Quinshon Judkins, Cle, 50%, Selection average: 50.3 Kaleb Johnson, Pit, 40%, Selection Average: 64.1 Cam Skattebo, NYG, 25%, Selection Average: 81.0 Austin Ekeler, Wsh, 25%, Average selection: 92.2 Najee Harris, LAC, 25%, Draft average: 118.6 Trey Benson, Ari, 25%, Selection average: 129.2 De’Von Achane, Mia, 20%, Selection average: 13.0 Omarion Hampton, LAC, 20%, Selection Average: 35.8

Wide receivers

Tee Higgins, Cin, 45%, Selection average: 24.0 Tre Harris, LAC, 35%, Selection average: 136.3 A.J. Brown, Phi, 30%, Selection average: 18.3 Jameson Williams, WR, 30%, Selection Average: 63.8 Jayden Higgins, Hou, 30%, Selection average: 113.5 Tyreek Hill, Mia, 25%, Selection Average: 28.8 Deebo Samuel Sr., Wsh, 25%, Selection average: 84.6 Ricky Pearsall, SF, 25%, Selection average: 94.6

Tight ends

Colston Loveland, Chi, 40%, Selection average: 111.8 Tyler Warren, Ind, 35%, Selection average: 129.0

Defenses

Ravens D/ST, Bal, 45%, Average draft position: 146.9 Steelers D/ST, Pit, 30%, Average selection: 142.7

Kickers

Tyler Bass, Buf, 20%, Average selection: 153.0 Jason Sanders, Mia, 20%, Selection average: 156.3

Most Selected Players by Mike Clay

Quarterbacks

Jalen Hurts, Phi, 25%, Selection average: 44.6 Josh Allen, Buf, 15%, Selection Average: 33.0 Lamar Jackson, Ball, 15%, Selection Average: 33.7

Running backs

Bhayshul Tuten, Jax, 55%, Selection Average: 118.5 Tyrone Tracy Jr., NYG, 40%, Selection average: 87.3 Saquon Barkley, Phi, 25%, Selection average: 4.2 Josh Jacobs, GB, 25%, Selection Average: 17.8 Trey Benson, Ari, 25%, Selection average: 128.8 Derrick Henry, RB, 20%, Selection Average: 16.3 TreVeyon Henderson, NE, 20%, Selection Average: 67.0 Travis Etienne Jr., Jax, 20%, Selection average: 99.8

Wide receivers

Michael Pittman Jr., Ind, 40%, Selection Average: 103.5 Kyle Williams, NE, 35%, Selection Average: 133.7 Rashee Rice, KC, 30%, Selection Average: 42.0 Zay Flowers, Bal, 30%, Selection average: 61.0 Jerry Jeudy, Cle, 25%, Selection average: 75.0 Chris Olave, NO, 25%, Selection Average: 79.6 Chris Godwin, TB, 25%, Selection Average: 96.6 Jordan Addison, Min, 20%, Selection average: 79.5

Tight ends

Sam LaPorta, TE, 30%, Selection Average: 55.3 George Kittle, SF, 20%, Average selection: 44.3

Defenses

Lions D/ST, Det, 35%, Average selection: 145.3 Vikings D/ST, Min, 30%, Average selection: 146.8

Kickers

Tyler Bass, Buf, 20%, Average selection: 154.3 Chris Boswell, Pit, 20%, Selection Average: 158.8

Most Selected Players by Tristan H. Cockcroft

Quarterbacks

Patrick Mahomes, KC, 25%, Selection Average: 75.6 Lamar Jackson, Ball, 20%, Selection average: 32.3 Kyler Murray, Ari, 20%, Selection average: 103.8

Running backs

Zach Charbonnet, Sea, 50%, Average draft position: 103.0 Jaylen Warren, Pit, 30%, Selection average: 82.8 Trey Benson, Ari, 30%, Selection average: 126.0 Bucky Irving, TB, 25%, Selection Average: 16.6 Joe Mixon, Hou, 20%, Selection Average: 28.0 D’Andre Swift, Chi, 20%, Selection Average: 57.0 Isiah Pacheco, KC, 20%, Selection Average: 76.3 Tank Bigsby, Jax, 20%, Selection average: 111.3

Wide receivers

Garrett Wilson, NYJ, 45%, Selection Average: 44.1 CeeDee Lamb, Dal, 25%, Selection Average: 6.8 Zay Flowers, Bal, 25%, Selection Average: 62.0 Keon Coleman, Buf, 25%, Selection Average: 95.0 Emeka Egbuka, WR, 25%, Selection Average: 117.0 Justin Jefferson, Min, 20%, Average draft position: 3.8 Amon-Ra St. Brown, Det, 20%, Selection Average: 10.5 Ladd McConkey, LAC, 20%, Selection Average: 25.0

Tight ends

Colston Loveland, Chi, 30%, Selection average: 114.7 Tyler Warren, Ind, 25%, Selection Average: 130.2

Defenses

Cardinals D/ST, Ari, 75%, Average selection: 149.5 Broncos D/ST, Den, 15%, Average draft position: 134.3

Kickers

Brandon Aubrey, Dal, 25%, Selection Average: 146.2 Jake Bates, Det, 20%, Selection Average: 143.3

Most Selected Players by Daniel Dopp

Quarterbacks

Bo Nix, Den, 35%, Selection average: 91.4 Dak Prescott, Dal, 20%, Selection average: 132.8 Lamar Jackson, Ball, 15%, Selection Average: 37.3

Running backs

Rachaad White, TB, 50%, Average draft position: 110.4 Jordan Mason, Min, 40%, Selection average: 116.0 David Montgomery, Det, 35%, Selection Average: 52.1 Christian McCaffrey, SF, 25%, Selection Average: 7.2 RJ Harvey, Den, 25%, Selection average: 47.8 Javonte Williams, Dal, 25%, Selection Average: 82.2 Bijan Robinson, Atl, 20%, Selection Average: 2.5 Chase Brown, Cin, 20%, Selection Average: 29.0

Wide receivers

Ladd McConkey, LAC, 50%, Selection Average: 25.0 Rashee Rice, KC, 40%, Selection Average: 36.3 Ricky Pearsall, SF, 35%, Selection average: 95.9 Xavier Worthy, KC, 25%, Selection Average: 51.2 Tetairoa McMillan, Car, 25%, Selection Average: 72.0 Chris Olave, NO, 25%, Selection Average: 80.4 Rashid Shaheed, NO, 25%, Selection Average: 121.0 Malik Nabers, NYG, 20%, Selection Average: 11.8

Tight ends

Dalton Kincaid, Buf, 40%, Selection Average: 129.8 T.J. Hockenson, Min, 35%, Selection average: 65.0

Defenses

Texans D/ST, Hou, 25%, Average draft position: 133.0 Vikings D/ST, Min, 25%, Average selection: 146.4

Kickers

Jake Bates, Det, 25%, Selection Average: 139.4 Brandon Aubrey, Dal, 20%, Selection Average: 143.5

Most Selected Players by Tyler Fulghum

Quarterbacks

Justin Fields, NYJ, 40%, Selection Average: 116.4 Patrick Mahomes, KC, 25%, Selection Average: 73.0 Caleb Williams, Chi, 25%, Selection average: 113.6

Running backs

Chuba Hubbard, Car, 45%, Selection average: 46.1 Saquon Barkley, Phi, 40%, Selection Average: 3.9 Ray Davis, Buf, 30%, Selection Average: 127.7 De’Von Achane, Mia, 25%, Selection average: 11.8 Bucky Irving, TB, 25%, Selection Average: 16.2 Tyler Allgeier, Atl, 25%, Average selection: 127.6 Jaylen Warren, Pit, 20%, Selection Average: 79.5 Austin Ekeler, Wsh, 20%, Average draft position: 89.5

Wide receivers

George Pickens, Dal, 50%, Selection Average: 59.1 Chris Godwin, TB, 40%, Selection average: 85.8 Calvin Ridley, Ten, 35%, Selection Average: 70.6

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