Episode

Jake Ciely's 5 Early-Round Fantasy Football Draft Picks to Target (Ep. 2086)

Podcast: FantasyPros - Fantasy Football Podcast
Published: Jul 9, 2026
Duration seconds: 1536
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Summary

Your championship starts with the first five rounds, and Jake Ciely is revealing the players he'd prioritize to kick off your 2026 fantasy football draft. Chris Welsh and Jake break down the best draft strategy for the early rounds, including why Jackson Smith-Njigba belongs in the elite WR conversation, Chase Brown's RB1 upside, Kyren Williams' safe floor, Colston Loveland's massive breakout potential, and why Drake Maye is one of the biggest quarterback values in fantasy football. Whether you're drafting from the early, middle, or late part of Round 1, this episode will help you avoid costly mistakes and build a championship-caliber roster.