Devy Draft Advice (Update: Draft Complete)

[BowHunter186]

What's up guys. I'm in a Superflex, IDP, Salary Cap, 0.5 PPR dynasty & I wanted everyone's opinion on who I should draft since it's Superflex. It's only a two round Devy draft so there is some talent available, but here is a list of all the players taken in previous years drafts

QB - Kyle Allen, JT Barrett, Luke Falk, Lamar Jackson, Josh Rosen, Mason Rudolph, Asiantii Woulard, Jake Browning, Jacob Eason, & Keller Chryst

RB - Saquan Barkley, Royce Freeman, Nick Chubb, Bo Scarborough, Derrius Guice, Jalen Hurd, Sony Michel, LJ Scott, Mike Weber, Dontre Wilson

WR - Christian Kirk, Stacy Coley, Calvin Ridley, Travin Dural, Tyron Johnson

Any players that have declared for the 2017 NFL Draft are not eligible to be drafted.

I have picks 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.7, 1.8, & 1.12

Currently I think I'm going to pick QB Sam Darnold, QB Josh Allen, & WR Courtland Sutton with the first three picks.

Who would are your best available considering it's a Superflex?

[flyersfan1981]

I love my one devy league...makes Saturdays more fun also...lots of potential still out there...here is what I would do (assuming you can draft from any draft year):

1.01...Sam Darnold (could be the 1st overall pick in NFL draft)
1.02...Courtland Sutton (taking the Corey Davis approach, and I think it will pay off for Sutton also)

After those two picks, I am moving on from the 2018 class as I just don't like much of what is left (I think this class is 7 deep for superflex with Barkley/Chubb/Guice/Sutton/Ridley/Rosen/Darnold).

I should also add that I don't play IDP so I have no idea if there is anyone so I am only looking at offense.

1.03...DK Metcalf (start looking at the 2019/2020 classes for stud potential, and if it is me, I am going with the top WR from this class...had an unfortunate ankle injury, but do yourself a favor and check out his reception:TD ratio for kicks)

1.07/1.08...Just throw a few names out there to consider...Deon Cain if he makes it is about the only remaining 2018 player I would want, but he does come with risks. But given this might be the cheapest you can get a stud, I am swinging for the fences. In this range, look at Elijah Holyfield at RB, under the radar behind Chubb, but could have a Guice like usage heading into his 2019 draft year. I also like a a trio of WRs from this class that could fall into these spots: Tyrie Cleveland/Kyle Davis/N'Keal Harry...they all have upside, Harry was most productive his freshman year though, however I like Cleveland a lot also.

1.12...Here is a great spot to take a huge shot! Go with Najee Harris or Cam Akers. Two highly touted backs that have nice size and are going to produce. They may be off the radar for some of your leaguemates, but they won't be come this time next year. Snap one of them up now!

I suppose you could take Josh Allen if you are desperate for QB play, and not being able to see your roster we are guessing, but it is just Superflex, not 2QB so while it is nice to play a 2nd QB, it isn't always critical if you have production elsewhere. QB scoring is also relevant...for example if it is only 4-pts for passing TD, then I would take Darnold and pass on Allen for better players. Take the players likely to become studs, not based on your format.

Let us know how it goes!

[BowHunter186]

I love my one devy league...makes Saturdays more fun also...lots of potential still out there...here is what I would do (assuming you can draft from any draft year):

1.01...Sam Darnold (could be the 1st overall pick in NFL draft)
1.02...Courtland Sutton (taking the Corey Davis approach, and I think it will pay off for Sutton also)

After those two picks, I am moving on from the 2018 class as I just don't like much of what is left (I think this class is 7 deep for superflex with Barkley/Chubb/Guice/Sutton/Ridley/Rosen/Darnold).

I should also add that I don't play IDP so I have no idea if there is anyone so I am only looking at offense.

1.03...DK Metcalf (start looking at the 2019/2020 classes for stud potential, and if it is me, I am going with the top WR from this class...had an unfortunate ankle injury, but do yourself a favor and check out his reception:TD ratio for kicks)

1.07/1.08...Just throw a few names out there to consider...Deon Cain if he makes it is about the only remaining 2018 player I would want, but he does come with risks. But given this might be the cheapest you can get a stud, I am swinging for the fences. In this range, look at Elijah Holyfield at RB, under the radar behind Chubb, but could have a Guice like usage heading into his 2019 draft year. I also like a a trio of WRs from this class that could fall into these spots: Tyrie Cleveland/Kyle Davis/N'Keal Harry...they all have upside, Harry was most productive his freshman year though, however I like Cleveland a lot also.

1.12...Here is a great spot to take a huge shot! Go with Najee Harris or Cam Akers. Two highly touted backs that have nice size and are going to produce. They may be off the radar for some of your leaguemates, but they won't be come this time next year. Snap one of them up now!

I suppose you could take Josh Allen if you are desperate for QB play, and not being able to see your roster we are guessing, but it is just Superflex, not 2QB so while it is nice to play a 2nd QB, it isn't always critical if you have production elsewhere. QB scoring is also relevant...for example if it is only 4-pts for passing TD, then I would take Darnold and pass on Allen for better players. Take the players likely to become studs, not based on your format.

Let us know how it goes!

I currently have Mariota & Carr for 3 more years, plus I have DeShaun Watson (who I picked in a Devy draft after his freshman year) coming in this year. QB isn't a need, but they are worth their weight in gold in this league.

I have Metcalf & Akers on my short list.

I appreciate your detailed advice. Thanks!

[flyersfan1981]

I currently have Mariota & Carr for 3 more years, plus I have DeShaun Watson (who I picked in a Devy draft after his freshman year) coming in this year. QB isn't a need, but they are worth their weight in gold in this league.

I have Metcalf & Akers on my short list.

I appreciate your detailed advice. Thanks!

Then I wouldn't go nuts about drafting two QBs in this one...Carr and Mariota will be a nice tandem for those 3 years. Backing them up with Watson and Darnold is all you should really need. What is the QB scoring where it would make sense to reach for a QB like Allen?

I have to imagine you can always trade for one if you need when you have premium assets at other positions though...I would draft Darnold and stock up at premium talent in other positions. No reason to draft the 4th or 5th best QB from 2018 if you can grab the top WR from 2019.

[BowHunter186]

I currently have Mariota & Carr for 3 more years, plus I have DeShaun Watson (who I picked in a Devy draft after his freshman year) coming in this year. QB isn't a need, but they are worth their weight in gold in this league.

I have Metcalf & Akers on my short list.

I appreciate your detailed advice. Thanks!

Then I wouldn't go nuts about drafting two QBs in this one...Carr and Mariota will be a nice tandem for those 3 years. Backing them up with Watson and Darnold is all you should really need. What is the QB scoring where it would make sense to reach for a QB like Allen?

I have to imagine you can always trade for one if you need when you have premium assets at other positions though...I would draft Darnold and stock up at premium talent in other positions. No reason to draft the 4th or 5th best QB from 2018 if you can grab the top WR from 2019.

We have 45 man rosters & allowed to hold up to 6 QBs. The salary cap is $1000 and Devy QBs come in only costing $23. The Brees, Rodgers, & Lucks of this dynasty cost you around $125 - $175 depending on how the preseason auction goes. This is why Devy QBs are so valuable. Even if I don't need Allen, I can trade him for a boatload. Another wrinkle is that you can only keep 25 of your 45 players each year & their total salary has to stay under $700.

Here's my team on offense right now.
QB
Mariota 3Y - $30
Carr 3Y - $86
Watson 2 - $23 (extendable after 2017 season)

RB
Elliott 4Y - $56
Charles 2Y - $6
Miller 1Y - $48
Procise 4Y - $7

WR
Cooper 3Y - $25
Doctson 4Y - $37
Funchess 3Y - $25
Tyreek Hill 4Y - $7
Alshon Jeffery 1Y - $12
Tyler Lockett 3Y - $30
Maclin 3Y - $19
Allen Robinson 1Y - $12
Watkins 2Y - $52
Mike Williams 2 - $19 (extendable after 2017 season)
Malachi Dupre 2 - $19 (extendable after 2017 season)

TE
Henry 4Y - $19
Hooper 4Y - $14
Reed 1Y - $7

[BowHunter186]

Bump.

[BowHunter186]

Just had our draft. Here's how I ended up.

1.01 - Sam Darnold
1.02 - Courtland Sutton
1.03 - Josh Allen
1.07 - Cam Akers
1.08 - Kalen Ballage
1.10 - Elijah Holyfield
1.12 - Damarea Crockett

Thanks for all the advice.

[Goddard]

Darnold and Allen would be my 1 and 2. With the third pick, it would be between Barkley, Guice, and Sutton for me.

[BowHunter186]

Darnold and Allen would be my 1 and 2. With the third pick, it would be between Barkley, Guice, and Sutton for me.

I drafted Guice the year before & Barkley was selected in a previous draft.

[Goddard]

Darnold and Allen would be my 1 and 2. With the third pick, it would be between Barkley, Guice, and Sutton for me.

I drafted Guice the year before & Barkley was selected in a previous draft.

Oops, I misread that part. Then definitely go with Sutton with the 3rd pick.

[Seventy5]

Just had our draft. Here's how I ended up.

1.01 - Sam Darnold
1.02 - Courtland Sutton
1.03 - Josh Allen
1.07 - Cam Akers
1.08 - Kalen Ballage
1.10 - Elijah Holyfield
1.12 - Damarea Crockett

Thanks for all the advice.

I like the Akers pick. I came close to drafting him this past weekend, but just couldn't talk myself into the 3+ year wait; it would have been a luxury/just for fun pick, although his value could shoot through the roof next off-season. I opted for EQ St Brown instead.

[pierson242]

Just had our draft. Here's how I ended up.

1.01 - Sam Darnold
1.02 - Courtland Sutton
1.03 - Josh Allen
1.07 - Cam Akers
1.08 - Kalen Ballage
1.10 - Elijah Holyfield
1.12 - Damarea Crockett

Thanks for all the advice.

You did really good plus if you already have Guice that's even better