# 5 Players I CAN'T Stop Drafting (Fantasy Football 2026)

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Podcast: [The Fantasy Football Show - with Smitty (Video Show)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-fantasy-football-show-with-smitty-video-show-1162430)
Published: 2026-05-09T01:50:13+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thefantasyfootballshow/episodes/5-Players-I-CANT-Stop-Drafting-Fantasy-Football-2026-e3j2o62
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## Resource

Identify high-value targets for your 2026 fantasy football draft by targeting players significantly undervalued by their current ADP. Learn how to build a championship roster by prioritizing player upside over positional scarcity.

## Highlights
- Main idea: Prioritize players with massive ADP discrepancies to find league-winning value
- Practical takeaway: Draft players, not positions, to avoid being forced into suboptimal roster construction
- Failure mode: Avoid 'punting' your draft by over-relying on high-end talent in early rounds without supporting depth
- Strategic insight: Use late-round picks on high-upside sleepers like James Connor to maximize roster flexibility
- Drafting lesson: Evaluate keeper values by comparing the opportunity cost of losing early-round picks versus gaining late-round gems

## Topics

Fantasy Football, ADP, Draft Strategy, Running Backs, Wide Receivers, Player Value, Dynasty Leagues, Roster Construction

## Chapters
- 1:00 — The ADP Steal List: Analysis of high-value players like Manungai and Jeremiah Love who are currently available much later than their projected talent suggests.
- 7:50 — Evaluating RB Upside: A look at mid-season breakout potential and the risk/reward of drafting backup running backs with top-tier upside.
- 15:00 — Mid-Season Monsters: Identifying players like KC Concepcion who may start slow but possess the talent to dominate the second half of the season.
- 21:50 — The Golden Rule of Drafting: Why hitting on high-value ADP targets is the most reliable way to secure a championship advantage.
- 28:40 — Draft Board Breakdown: Reviewing live draft boards to identify structural errors in roster construction, specifically regarding wide receiver depth.
- 35:30 — The Danger of Positional Drafting: How over-prioritizing specific positions like tight end can limit your overall roster flexibility and ceiling.
- 42:50 — Building a High-Volume Offense: Analyzing the impact of quarterback-receiver connections on fantasy production and target volume.

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