Vita Vea and Da'ron Payne

[kandyman]

With the draft just weeks ahead of us, I have not seen much discussion of these 2 defensive linemen. I understand in IDP leagues that it is hard to value interior defensive linemen over defensive ends. Every once in a while you will hit an interior defensive lineman like J.J. Watt or Aaron Donald (maybe not so much as J.J.) to become a significant point producer in IDP leagues. With this thought in mind, do you think either of these beasts has the potential to breakout like a J.J.? I could see taking a flyer in the later rounds of a draft if the top defensive ends are taken and your team is shallow in the defensive line position, but I could also see taking a flyer on a later receiver or running back and just picking up one of these guys off waivers in week 3 or so. Is it really ever worth drafting an interior lineman in an IDP rookie draft that only has say 5-6 rounds of picks (12 player league minimum)?

[berserkers]

Thought this post was regarding the Bolts 1st rd potential draft pick. Ha ha. Unless you're in league that favors DTs over DEs for points per tackle and requires starting DTs then, don't. Draft offense with your early picks unless value comes to you. LBs (think Jarad Davis and Reuben Foster) are overdrafted in the 2nd rd every year. Just be patient. I aggressively play the waiver wires once my leagues open for FA. Play close attention to preseason camp battles. I find gems every year.

[lukkynumber13]

I don't see either guy being a sexy prospect for fantasy. I mean, if you're in a super tackle heavy league where Damon Harrison is a top-5 DL, then ok. But these guys aren't Watt. They're space eaters. At best they might be Hankins.

Mo Hurst is the guy you want.

[kandyman]

Thank you guys for the responses. The input was very helpful.