How Much is YOUR 1st Round Draft Pick Worth? (Ep. 137)

FantasyPros Dynasty Football Podcast

All dynasty managers have wondered at one point if trading their first-round rookie draft pick was the right move. Join Ryan Wormeli and Pat Fitzmaurice as they explore the value of each first-round rookie pick, comparing them to that of big-time dynasty assets like AJ Brown and Sam LaPorta. From analyzing the potential of the top rookies to discussing sell-high options, this episode is your guide to making informed decisions that could define your squad's future. Keep it locked all the way through the show to hear us tackle YOUR listener mailbag questions towards the end!
Timestamps (may be off due to ads):
Introduction - 0:00:00
1.01 and 1.02 - 0:02:12
What is Caleb Williams' value? - 0:04:32
What is Marvin Harrison Jr.'s value? - 0:09:07
Dynasty Trade Value Chart - 0:10:59
1.03 - 1.05 - 0:11:24
1.03 vs. Brock Purdy or Dak Prescott? - 0:14:40
1.04 vs. Jahmyr Gibbs or Puka Nacua? - 0:17:15
1.05 vs. Jonathan Taylor, AJ Brown, or Chris Olave? - 0:18:26
Reality Sports Online - 0:19:35
1.06 - 1.08 - 0:20:33
1.06 vs. Brandon Aiyuk? - 0:23:45
Where will JJ McCarthy get taken in superflex rookie drafts? - 0:26:06
1.07 vs. Sam LaPorta? - 0:26:51
1.08 vs. Deebo Samuel or Bryce Young? - 0:27:49
Mock Draft Simulator - 0:28:45
1.09 - 1.12 - 0:29:06
1.09 vs. Dalton Kincaid or Davante Adams? - 0:33:15
1.10 vs. Tony Pollard? - 0:34:17
1.11 vs. Najee Harris, TJ Hockenson, Joe Mixon, or Stefon Diggs? - 0:34:54
1.12 vs. Christian Watson? - 0:36:30
Listener Mailbag - 0:37:22
What is your strategy at RB in a startup? - 0:37:49
What is your approach when trying to make a trade? - 0:39:57
Rashee Rice, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Zay Flowers, or George Pickens? - 0:43:30
Any justifiable reason to do rookie drafts before the NFL Draft? - 0:46:22
Is Puka a sell-high option? - 0:49:23
How to approach the TE position in dynasty? - 0:51:21
Who are the top 2025 rookie picks and how do they compare to the top of this year's class? - 0:53:22
What to do with former starting QBs who are now backups? - 0:55:55
How to assess your positional needs when you have many players on a new team? - 0:57:40

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