Hock or WR

[Hankybro21]

Team 2 in sig.

I have 1.7, 2.5, 2.7, 3.7. Need TE help for sure and my WR's prolly have another couple of years in them before they need to go. Understanding to draft BPA over need, if Hock falls to me, would it be utterly crazy to take him over someone like Campbell, AJ Brown, or Deebo? I can probably land a couple WR's in R2 easily enough. Or should I take a WR if I value him that much more than Hock and hope Fant falls to 2.5?

So essentially, is the difference between Hock and Fant someone like Deebo, Campbell, or AJB? Of note, this is my first draft with this league so I have absolutely no idea what to expect with how people operate.

[smoger45]

Te is a waiting game as it takes a few years to gain real value. With pick number 7 you will have plenty of wr to pick from but makes it hard to decide which one is the right one to pick. Campbell and Deebo are # 2 guys. I expected to get Fant with pick 15 and he went 2 picks before my pick.

[Gator Sens]

Te is a waiting game as it takes a few years to gain real value. With pick number 7 you will have plenty of wr to pick from but makes it hard to decide which one is the right one to pick. Campbell and Deebo are # 2 guys. I expected to get Fant with pick 15 and he went 2 picks before my pick.

x2 - good insight

[Hankybro21]

Te is a waiting game as it takes a few years to gain real value.

Yea I agree that TE's take a few years to really start producing, considering all of their other responsibilities. I think my hang up lies in the fact that many WR's also have that same 2-4 year window before they really figure it out. So, do I take the top overall TE, or do I take the top WR left (and maybe miss on Hock and Fant), knowing that each of their development windows may outlast the lifespan of my current WR core.

[snaps06]

TEs drafted in the 1st round rarely miss. If you take Fant or Hock, it's basically a lock that they will become studs in the future. The only WR I have above them that you listed is AJ Brown. I'd much rather have Fant or Hock than Deebo, Campbell, JJAW, etc.

[bjd5211]

Hockenson. He's the BPA and has the best chance of any player in this years draft at being the #1 asset at his position in a couple years, and I think Fant is really the only other player in this draft that could reach that height. The fact that he also lines up with your needs is a bonus and should seal the deal on this pick.

[Pats/VikesFan]

I would go with a TE and then use 2nd rounders on WRs. Hockenson and Fant are both great TE options that can grow with Goedert to solidify that position for you. I would then look to trade Julio and/or Sammy for a 2020 first. Cooper and Thielen should be passable starting WRs for you for the next 2 years. You can then load up on 2020 WRs that will have higher upside than the 2019 class.

[Hankybro21]

I would go with a TE and then use 2nd rounders on WRs. Hockenson and Fant are both great TE options that can grow with Goedert to solidify that position for you.

Would you go as far as taking Fant at 1.07 if Hock is already off the board?

[Avery]

It's a weird draft this year that gets very flat very quick.

Meaning if you like a player, just grab him and if you're torn, shop the pick to move down and maximize value.

[bjd5211]

I'm fine taking Fant there. He may even be better than Hockenson in fantasy, he's a bit riskier but has a higher ceiling. I'm comfortable taking Hockenson as high as 5 in non TE Premium leagues (behind The top 3 RBs and Harry) and Fant at 6 or 7 (DK being the only guy I might bump over him).

[Randomguess]

I have picks 1.05 and 1.06 this year and plan on taking Hockenson with one of them. Everything I've read points to him being a solid TE for a long time. Fant at 1.07 most years would probably be outrageous, but I personally don't value all the WRs after Harry that highly and this year that is reasonable. Is it sooner than most pick him? Yes, but that doesn't mean you're an idiot for doing it. I think he can produce just as quickly as any other WR in that bunch being drafted around there.

[Pats/VikesFan]

I would go with a TE and then use 2nd rounders on WRs. Hockenson and Fant are both great TE options that can grow with Goedert to solidify that position for you.

Would you go as far as taking Fant at 1.07 if Hock is already off the board?

Yes. Next year's TE crop will not come close to the upside of Hockenson, Fant, and Irv Smith. I think Fant at 1.07 and then picking through the best of the remaining WRs and RBs with your seconds is a good strategy in this poor draft class.

[bjd5211]

I would go with a TE and then use 2nd rounders on WRs. Hockenson and Fant are both great TE options that can grow with Goedert to solidify that position for you.

Would you go as far as taking Fant at 1.07 if Hock is already off the board?

Yes. Next year's TE crop will not come close to the upside of Hockenson, Fant, and Irv Smith. I think Fant at 1.07 and then picking through the best of the remaining WRs and RBs with your seconds is a good strategy in this poor draft class.

Ya next years TE class isn't remotely close to this year, the RB and WR class blows this year out of the water though.

[Hankybro21]

Great thanks everyone. Hock or Fant at 1.07 and dart throws for the rest/trade out for 2020.