Players to Target in ESPN Fantasy Drafts

Fantasy football drafts are going on across the country across a lot of different platforms. Every platform has different rankings, which makes drafts go differently. There is value to be had on different platforms. Here are players to target in ESPN fantasy drafts.

Note: Rankings will be for standard drafts. These players can also be taken in PPR formats with value.

Nico Collins, WR, Houston Texans

Last season, Collins caught 71 passes for 1,117 yards ans six touchdowns. He finished as WR9 in standard formats. That would be impressive enough, but he finished that high after playing just 15 games. It was his second straight top-10 finish for a wide receiver. 

Collins is ranked 25th overall in ESPN mock draft lobbies right now. He is the 10th-ranked wide receiver, a mark he has finished ahead of in each of the last two seasons. While CJ Stroud has struggled, Collins has still produced. With Stroud and Collins healthy and a better offensive line, Collins should finish above WR10. 

Kyren Williams, RB, Los Angeles Rams

Williams was on this list last season and delivered. He appears again after posting 1,252 rushing yards, 281 receiving yards and 13 total touchdowns. His play had him finish as RB8 in standard formats last season.

This season, ESPN has him as 38 overall and the 18th running back. There is some concern about Blake Corum having more run in the backfield, but he was utilized to keep Williams fresh. Even if he regresses a little bit, he is well worth the risk at where ESPN has him ranked because he is the clear lead back in a good offense. 

Tyler Warren, TE, Indianapolis Colts

Warren had a great rookie season in which he finished with 76 catches for 817 yards and four touchdowns. He finished as TE7, which was a great finish for a rookie, especially given first-year players don’t usually produce that much. 

ESPN has Warren ranked 50th overall and TE4. If Warren is able to keep developing, he could finish even higher than that. Daniel Jones is back healthy and Warren’s production was better with him in the lineup. On top of that, Michael Pittman is now a Steeler and Alec Pierce is still coming back from an ankle and heel injury. Warren should be peppered with targets early in the season and has a chance to finish the season stronger than he did if Jones can stay healthy.  

Tucker Kraft, TE, Green Bay Packers

In just eight games last season, Kraft ranked as TE17. He tore his ACL after the eight games, but is seemingly on a good path back to recovery. There are some questions about whether he will be ready for week 1, but it seems like he has been healing well. 

ESPN mock draft lobbies have Kraft ranked 103rd overall and as TE9. Even if he can’t go for week 1, he would still be a value pick in that range. A finish in the top eight or so is likely if he is healthy or if he only misses a few games. If Kraft is falling in drafts, taking him could really bolster a team’s playoff chances if he gets to form down the stretch. 

Jadarian Price, RB, Seattle Seahawks

Price was selected in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft by the Seahawks. Although he played behind Jeremiyah Love at Notre Dame, Price was able to show off his skills with 1,692 rushing yards over his three seasons with the school. 

Currently, Price is 62 overall and RB25 for ESPN. The draft capital spent on Price would indicate that ESPN’s rankings are too low. Kenneth Walker III is now a Chief, while Zach Charbonnet Tore his ACL and had surgery in February. Price should be the lead back for the majority of the season. The Seahawks love to run the ball, ranking third in the league with 507 attempts in 2025, so Price should have a huge season.  

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