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Fantasy football: Where to draft Minnesota Vikings TE T.J. Hockenson

Analyzing Minnesota Vikings TE T.J. Hockenson’s 2023 fantasy football ADP and where to target him in fantasy drafts

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The big question about tight ends in NFL drafts is who will be the second one taken after Kansas City Chiefs TE Travis Kelce. Someone who has put himself in that conversation of being the second tight end off the board is Minnesota Vikings big man T.J. Hockenson.

Below, we look at T.J. Hockenson‘s 2023 fantasy football average draft position (ADP) and where you should draft him.

A midseason trade in 2022 brought Hockenson to the Minnesota Vikings and he made an immediate impact. He caught 60 passes for 519 yards and 3 touchdowns in 10 games, a number which would translate to more than 100 receptions over a full season.

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T.J. Hockenson’s ADP: 49.77

(ADP data courtesy of MyFantasyLeague.com; last updated at time of this publishing – ADPs continually change as more drafts occur)

Tight ends are clumped together with wide receivers in most leagues. As a result, the demarcation line is very clearly drawn, and distinct is the distance between tight ends being drafted. Hockenson currently finds himself at the front of the 3rd wave — the first to have more than one player close in proximity.

Hockenson is four or five rounds behind Kansas City Chiefs TE Travis Kelce (8.00) and almost two rounds behind Baltimore Ravens TE Mark Andrews (31.98). He finds two other tight ends closing in on his bronze medal stand – San Francisco 49ers TE George Kittle (49.93) and the New York Giants TE Darren Waller (55.60).

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T.J. Hockenson’s 2022 stats

Games: 17

Receptions | targets: 86 | 129

Receiving yards: 914

Receiving touchdowns: 6

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Where should you draft Hockenson?

Hockenson has quietly been battling a contract extension that sidelined him throughout training camp and the preseason, although Minnesota doesn’t play starters in meaningless games. Once the games mean something, Hockenson’s ailments will go away — with or without a long-term deal.

With no new deal, he will be playing for his 2nd contract. That is a ton of incentive. Minnesota’s offense may throw 40-45 times a game by design as head coach Kevin O’Connell installs the offense that made all cylinders click with the Rams. With WR Justin Jefferson demanding double coverage and rookie WR Jordan Addison using his route-running savvy to clear space, Hockenson will find a lot of single coverage with mismatch potential.

If he stays healthy, Hockenson could repeat his 10-game production with the Vikings and catch 100 passes. Where does that put him if he does? Kelce is clearly No. 1. You can make a case for Andrews, Hockenson and Kittle being clumped together as a 2nd tier of their own. In most drafts, Hockenson will be the 4th tight end taken. If he plays the full season, those who have him on their roster won’t be disappointed — especially because the drop-off after him is pronounced.

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Fantasy football: Where to draft New York Giants TE Darren Waller

Analyzing New York Giants TE Darren Waller’s 2023 fantasy football ADP and where to target him in fantasy drafts.

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New York Giants TE Darren Waller enters the 2023 season with a renewed sense after spending last season underachieving in Las Vegas on a Raiders team which struggled under coach Josh McDaniel.

Below, we look at Darren Waller’s 2023 fantasy football average draft position (ADP) and where you should draft him.

After just 28 receptions for 388 yards and 3 TDs in only 9 games last year, Waller was traded to the Giants this offseason. Coming onto a team in which there is no true WR 1 candidate, Waller will be the top pass-catching option for QB Daniel Jones to throw to. This will provide Waller with the potential to outkick his draft position in 2023 and make fantasy managers extremely excited to have him on their roster.

Darren Waller’s ADP: 55.60

(ADP data courtesy of MyFantasyLeague.com; last updated at time of this publishing – ADPs continually change as more drafts occur)

Waller’s ADP ranks him as the 5th highest tight end. This is a solid price for a TE. who only played in 9 games in 2022 and is coming to a new team in the Giants. But it could also be a floor play for the 6-foot-6, 255-pound Waller, who was a favorite target for many years in Oakland/Las Vegas.

While injury issues are always a concern for Waller, taking him in the middle of the 5th round in a 12-team league is far less risk than a lot of other players you could draft at this point.

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Darren Waller’s 2022 stats

Games: 9

Receptions | targets: 28 | 43

Receiving yards: 388

Receiving touchdowns: 3

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Where should you draft Waller?

The fantasy stock for Waller is on the rise coming to the Giants. QB Jones releases the ball quicker and has remained far healthier in his career than Jimmy Garoppolo, who Waller would have been pulling in passes from had he not been traded away from Las Vegas.

Waller is also coming to a team in the Giants, who are looking for a dominant pass catcher to take the reins in the offense. With New York WRs Sterling Shepard injured and Darius Slayton more of a deep ball artist, Waller should have an exception season.

Currently the 5th-ranked tight end in ADP, this will be his floor if he remains in good health and can finish 15 games.

After just 28 receptions last season, Waller will make a leap and get to 70+, while also increasing his TD numbers. This will make his draft selection — (currently the 7th pick of the 6th round in 12-team leagues — one of the best values in your draft.

If you miss Kansas City TE Travis Kelce (8.00 ADP) or Baltimore Ravens TE Mark Andrews (31.89), Waller has just as much upside and can be had multiple rounds later. I’d be willing to go into the late 4th round for Waller if needed. You should be willing to do the same.

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Fantasy football: Where to draft Philadelphia Eagles QB Jalen Hurts

Analyzing Philadelphia Eagles QB Jalen Hurts’ 2023 fantasy football ADP and where to target him in fantasy drafts.

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QB Jalen Hurts entered last season as a Philadelphia Eagles starter on the hot seat. Despite never doing anything to cause such a statement, Philadelphia fans are difficult on the QB position … and this led to the storyline.

Below, we look at Jalen Hurts’ 2023 fantasy football average draft position (ADP) and where you should draft him.

Hurts would lead the Eagles to the Super Bowl. He finished with 13 rushing TDs during the regular season, while also successfully getting WRs A.J. Brown (,1496 yards) and DeVonta Smith (1,196 yards) over the 1,000-yard mark.

These were statements for Hurts, and it showed the progression he has made since being the 2nd-round selection for Philadelphia in 2020 from Oklahoma.

Philly fans now love Hurts. After receiving a 5-year, $252 million contract, we know the team loves him. If you draft him this season, you will love him as well.

Jalen Hurts’ ADP: 17.40

(ADP data courtesy of MyFantasyLeague.com; last updated at time of this publishing – ADPs continually change as more drafts occur)

Hurts finished as the 3rd-best QB in fantasy last season, according to Pro Football Reference.com. This is also where his current ADP ranks him for the upcoming season — Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes (12.62 ADP) and Buffalo Bills QB Josh Allen (15.40) are the top 2.

Going as the 3rd QB, Hurts will find it difficult to outpace Mahomes or Allen to overtake the No. 1 fantasy spot. With Allen expected to reduce his running game and with Mahomes not being a true run threat, the ability for Hurts to get to the No. 1 spot is there … even if it’s a remote chance.

Hurts finished last season with 13 rushing TDs and 760 yards in 15 games. At almost 1 TD and 50.7 rushing yards per game added to his passing totals, the upside for Hurts is enormous heading into the upcoming season.

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Jalen Hurts’ 2022 stats

Games: 15

Passing yards: 3,701

Completions | attempts: 306 | 460

Passing touchdowns: 22

Interceptions: 6

Carries | rushing yards: 165 | 760

Rushing touchdowns: 13

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Where should you draft Hurts?

Currently going off the board as the 5th pick in the 2nd round in 12-team leagues, Hurts is being drafted far higher this season than most QBs have been in recent years. It seems like the late-round QBs are fading away.

Hurts as QB 3, no matter where you take him, is even value. I do not expect him to finish higher than this, but I also don’t see him finishing outside of the top 5 in the position.

The draft price for Hurts and other elite QBs is what it is at this point. You either need to pay up or wait until late for the likes of the Detroit Lions’ Jared Goff (108.31 ADP) or the Seattle Seahawks’ Geno Smith (88.59). Both benefit you in separate ways. For my money, I would rather take the risk on Hurts in the 2nd round and grab some late-draft dart throws to fill out my roster.

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Fantasy football: Where to draft New York Giants QB Daniel Jones

Analyzing New York Giants QB Daniel Jones’ 2023 fantasy football ADP and where to target him in fantasy drafts.

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New York Giants QB Daniel Jones had a breakout season in 2022, as he really took off under new coach Brian Daboll. It also helped that he had a healthy, and a determined, RB Saquon Barkley to take some of the pressure off of him.

Jones set career highs with a 67.2% completion percentage, 317 completions, 472 pass attempts, 3,205 passing yards, a career-low 5 INTs, a 92.5 QB rating and 120 rushing attempts for 708 yards and 7 rush TD. For fantasy purposes, he was posting borderline low-end QB1 stats, or must-start QB2 production, for a good chunk of the season.

Jones ended up getting paid, too. He inked a 4-year, $160 million contact with a $36 million signing bonus, with $9.5 million in base salary for 2023, and $36.5 million for 2024, all guaranteed. There are also plenty of financial incentives baked into his new deal, so don’t expect Jones to rest on his laurels.

Daniel Jones’ ADP: 100.20

(ADP data courtesy of MyFantasyLeague.com; last updated at time of this publishing – ADPs continually change as more drafts occur)

For whatever reason, Jones just doesn’t get the same type of respect as some other dual-threat QBs in this league. And it’s not exactly like he plays in a market that isn’t big time.

In fact, statisically-speaking, Jones had extremely comparable seasons to players like Dallas Cowboys QB Dak Prescott (76.60) and Minnesota Vikings QB Kirk Cousins (80.97), although both of those players are going a full 2 or 3 rounds ahead of him on draft day.

And a lot of people give Chicago Bears QB Justin Fields (41.30) his flowers, and rightly so, but he had just 1 more rushing TD than Danny Dimes, while throwing for nearly 1,000 fewer yards!

Among quarterbacks, Jones’ ADP is 18th in redraft leagues, which is criminally low, well behind fellow MetLife Stadium resident and New York Jets QB Aaron Rodgers (89.89), Tennessee Titans rookie QB Will Levis (94.28) and Detroit Lions rookie QB Hendon Hooker (98.56).

Jones’ ADP puts him just ahead of Houston Texans rookie QB C.J. Stroud (101.44) and Carolina Panthers rookie QB Bryce Young (103.43), rounding out the Top 20 among redraft QBs.

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Daniel Jones’ 2022 stats

Games: 16

Passing yards: 3,205

Completions | attempts: 317 | 472

Passing touchdowns: 15

Interceptions: 5

Carries | rushing yards: 120 | 708

Rushing touchdowns: 7

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Where should you draft Jones?

Look, I am not saying you should pin your fantasy hopes on Jones as a bona fide QB1. He’s just not that guy. But I also look at the ADP report, and there is no way I am taking any of the rookies over Jones. And some other guys of similar production are getting taken 2 or 3 rounds higher, and it just doesn’t make sense.

It’s like fantasy managers are expecting some sort of a regression from Jones, but it’s uncertain why. He is very similar to Fields, as both play the game with the same style. They’ll each rack up plenty of yards, although Fields is a more polished runner. Jones is a more polished passer, however, and he has a much better running back to take the pressure off. And Barkley can catch the ball better, too.

I just don’t understand why Jones is falling down to Rounds 8 or 9 in redraft leagues. If I’m in a 16-team league, and I can get Jones in the middle rounds, several rounds later than a fellow combatant taking Fields, Cousins, etc. way higher, I am ecstatic.

In dynasty leagues, Jones isn’t as attractive, but that’s OK. In fantasy formats starting 2 signal callers, he is a must-have before Round 10.

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Fantasy football: Where to draft Atlanta Falcons RB Bijan Robinson

Analyzing Atlanta Falcons RB Bijan Robinson’s 2023 fantasy football ADP and where to target him in fantasy drafts

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The number of 1st round running backs in the NFL draft has shrunk considerably in recent years, but sometimes talent just wins out. Such is the case of Atlanta Falcons rookie RB Bijan Robinson. Even at a time of devaluation of the running back position, Atlanta used the 8th over pick in the 2023 draft to land Robinson.

Below, we look at Bijan Robinson‘s 2023 fantasy football average draft position (ADP) and where you should draft him.

In an era of multiple specialized backs, Robinson is a legitimate 3-down back who has the prototype skill set to be an immediate star — and his early draft ranking has borne that out.

Bijan Robinson’s ADP: 8.97

(ADP data courtesy of MyFantasyLeague.com; last updated at time of this publishing – ADPs continually change as more drafts occur)

Robinson is ranked as highly as any rookie running back in years in fantasy drafts. He is being viewed as a generational talent who can hit the ground running in the NFL and do a lot of damage as both a runner and receiver.

The University of Texas product is currently being drafted as the RB3 in early drafts, behind only San Francisco 49ers’ Christian McCaffrey (4.54) and the Los Angeles Chargers’ Austin Ekeler (6.66) and finds himself coming off the board before fantasy studs such as New York Giants RB Saquon Barkley (12.07) and Cleveland Browns RB Nick Chubb (13.70).

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Bijan Robinson’s 2022 stats

(at University of Texas)

Games: 12

Carries | rushing yards: 258 | 1,580

Rushing touchdowns: 18

Receptions | receiving yards: 19 | 314

Receiving touchdowns: 2

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Where should you draft Robinson?

Anyone who has seen Robinson play in college knows why he was drafted so high and why his fantasy ADP has him as a lock to be taken in the first round. There is superstar potential written all over him.

That being said, the faith being shown in Robinson isn’t mirrored by the rest of the Falcons offense. Atlanta rushed for 160 yards a game last season in part because the pass offense was so brutal. Not much has changed in that regard in the offseason, so Robinson carries more risk of defenses overloading the line of scrimmage than most players ranked this high.

An argument can be made that Robinson deserves to be the RB3 on draft boards, but the offenses that Barkley and Chubb play in are much more prolific and both of them have a heavy role in the offense expected to be even more significant this season. Don’t forget Tennessee Titans workhorse RB Derrick Henry either. If you can carry over players in your fantasy league, Robinson may be the No. 1 overall choice, but there may be a little too much projecting to put him ahead of proven commodities.

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Fantasy football: Where to draft Minnesota Vikings QB Kirk Cousins

Analyzing Minnesota Vikings QB Kirk Cousins’ 2023 fantasy football ADP and where to target him in fantasy football

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One of the most underrated fantasy players for the last several years has been Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins. Despite having among the most talented receiver corps over the course of his Vikings career, Cousins never seems to get respect in the fantasy football world.

Below, we look at Kirk Cousins‘ 2023 fantasy football average draft position (ADP) and where you should draft him.

In 8 seasons as a full-time starter, Cousins has thrown for more than 3,600 yards and 25 touchdowns in each season — the only NFL quarterback that can make that claim — and has been a top 12 fantasy quarterback in 7 of the last 8 years. He isn’t the type of guy who consistently has weeks with 350 yards and 3 touchdowns, but he gets the job done consistently and has a track record to prove it.

Kirk Cousins’ ADP: 80.97

(ADP data courtesy of MyFantasyLeague.com; last updated at time of this publishing – ADPs continually change as more drafts occur)

As is seemingly always the case with Cousins, he is ranked as the QB11 in ADP, which makes him more of a secondary option for a weekly fantasy pick than a regular starter. He typically ends up on a fantasy roster in which the owner held off on taking a QB early and then doubles down in quick succession to create a mix-and-match approach based on weekly matchups.

Cousins’ ranking puts him behind Dallas Cowboys QB Dak Prescott (76.60) and just ahead of Indianapolis Colts rookie QB Anthony Richardson (82.10), Miami Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa (82.61) and Seattle Seahawks QB Geno Smith (88.02).

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Kirk Cousins’ 2022 stats

Games: 17

Passing yards: 4,547

Completions | attempts: 424 | 632

Passing touchdowns: 29

Interceptions: 14

Carries | rushing yards: 31 | 97

Rushing touchdowns: 2

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Where should you draft Cousins?

While he isn’t the most dynamic quarterback, Cousins does a lot of things well. Under new head coach Kevin O’Connell, he set a career-high last season with 643 pass attempts and he has proven in his career to post consistent rushing numbers — scoring 19 rushing touchdowns in 8 seasons as a full-time starter with at least 1 each year.

With the elite receiving weapons Minnesota possesses and one of the worst defenses in the league, Cousins is going to be throwing early and often every week. You should definitely have him in front of Richardson and a case can be made that he should be taken before Prescott. If he is still on the board as QB11, he could be a solid backup fantasy option or part of a tandem to consider as a pretty good plug-and-play value pick.

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Fantasy football: Where to draft Detroit Lions RB Jahmyr Gibbs

Analyzing Detroit Lions RB Jahmyr Gibbs’ 2023 fantasy football ADP and where to target him in fantasy drafts

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In the New World Order of running back disrespect, it seems like franchises that invest in elite college running backs do so with a 4- or 5-year plan. The new paradigm has led to teams getting talented backs into the lineup immediately to get as much out of them as possible on their rookie deals. An example this season is the Lions 1st round pick RB Jahmyr Gibbs, selected 12th overall.

Below, we look at Jahmyr Gibbs‘ 2023 fantasy football average draft position (ADP) and where you should draft him.

The Lions had an impressive 1-2 punch at running back last season with D’Andre Swift and Jamaal Williams but traded Swift in the offseason and let Williams walk in free agency. Gibbs is a speed back who led Alabama in receptions last season, so the expectation is that he is going to be involved in every facet of the Lions offense.

Jahmyr Gibbs’ ADP: 26.46

(ADP data courtesy of MyFantasyLeague.com; last updated at time of this publishing – ADPs continually change as more drafts occur)

At a time when organizations are convinced they can get quality running back talent on the 2nd and 3rd day of the draft, Detroit’s investment in Gibbs is a clear indication that the Lions have big plans for him immediately. That can help explain why Gibbs is currently ranked as the RB9 in running back rankings.

Gibbs finds himself sandwiched between some of the most known names in the game. He is behind new Dallas Cowboys RB1 Tony Pollard (18.43) and Las Vegas Raiders Josh Jacobs (22.00) and just in front of Indianapolis Colts holdout Jonathan Taylor (27.16) and Pittsburgh Steelers workhorse Najee Harris (30.26).

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Jahmyr Gibbs’ 2022 stats

(at the University of Alabama)

Games: 12

Carries | rushing yards: 151 | 926

Rushing touchdowns: 7

Receptions | receiving yards: 44 | 444

Receiving touchdowns: 3

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Where should you draft Gibbs?

Taking rookies is always a risk-reward proposition, but Gibbs has a lot going for him. The Lions are the favorites in the NFC North for the first time in a long time and have an offense that has proved to be extremely productive, which means Gibbs will likely get an immediate chance to make an impact.

Another key is the God-awful defenses in the NFC North — including his own. The Chicago Bears ranked 29th in total defense last season, with the Minnesota Vikings at 31st and the Lions dead last at 32nd. Detroit may have to win games 34-31 more often than not and that plays to Gibbs’ strengths as a potential 3-down back.

His ranking is about right, but he could be vaulted past by Taylor if he signs prior to your draft day.

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Fantasy football: Where to draft Dallas Cowboys RB Tony Pollard

Analyzing Dallas Cowboys RB Tony Pollard’s 2023 fantasy football ADP and where to target him in fantasy drafts.

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Dallas Cowboys RB Tony Pollard has been impressive throughout his 4 NFL seasons. He was taken in the 4th round of the 2019 NFL Draft and is primed to be the Cowboys’ starting back for the first time in his career. Pollard has been to 1 Pro Bowl in his career.

Below, we look at Tony Pollard’s 2023 fantasy football average draft position (ADP) and where you should draft him.

Pollard is expected to take a leap forward and potentially be a breakout superstar in 2023. He has the potential to be a top-5 running back in the league if things break his way.

Tony Pollard’s ADP: 18.43

(ADP data courtesy of MyFantasyLeague.com; last updated at time of this publishing – ADPs continually change as more drafts occur)

Pollard has an ADP of 18.43 in redraft leagues which puts him in the 2nd round for most leagues. His ADP is lower than his teammate WR CeeDee Lamb (14.65).

Among running backs, Pollard’s ADP puts him 7th at the position, behind the likes of Tennesse Titans Derrick Henry (16.50) and Cleveland Browns Nick Chubb (13.70) and ahead of Las Vegas Raiders Josh Jacobs (22.00) and Detroit Lions Jahmyr Gibbs (26.46).

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Tony Pollard’s 2022 stats

Games: 16

Carries | rushing yards: 193 | 1,007

Rushing touchdowns: 9

Receptions | receiving yards: 39 | 371

Receiving touchdowns: 3

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Where should you draft Pollard?

Pollard’s fantasy value should get a boost this year with the Cowboys’ former starting RB Ezekiel Elliott now in New England. Pollard could be one of the few true 3-down backs in the NFL.

Pollard was typically used as a pass-catching back while Elliott was given the bulk of early-down work, or occasionally they would trade off drives. The workload is Pollard’s now. The Cowboys should have a dynamic offense, one that has additional receiving weapons as well.

Pollard is 26 years old, and this is expected to be his most productive season in the NFL by far. He has seen his receiving targets go up from 20 to 40 to 46 to 55 across his first 4 seasons, so his value in PPR formats will be significantly higher than in non-PPR settings as he should remain active in the passing game.

Draft Pollard slightly after Lamb and don’t let him fall out of the 2nd round in 10-team leagues. He has played in 15 or more games in all 4 seasons and has the potential to be a top-five or even top-three back in the NFL, especially in PPR formats. Feel free to take him higher than his current ADP.

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Fantasy football: Where to draft Dallas Cowboys WR CeeDee Lamb

Analyzing Dallas Cowboys WR CeeDee Lamb’s 2023 fantasy football ADP and where to target him in fantasy drafts.

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The NFL is littered with superstar wide receivers and Dallas Cowboys CeeDee Lamb is certainly one of the most talented players at the position. The former No. 17 overall pick by the Cowboys in the 2020 NFL Draft has produced back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons, netting him 2 straight Pro Bowl nods.

Entering the 2023 season, Lamb is projected to continue operating as the No. 1 target for Dak Prescott in the Cowboys’ offense. The dynamic wideout in Dallas has improved in each of his 1st 3 seasons, making him an enticing player to select early in fantasy football drafts.

CeeDee Lamb’s ADP: 14.65

(ADP data courtesy of MyFantasyLeague.com; last updated at the time of this publishing – ADPs continually change as more drafts occur)

Lamb has an ADP of 14.65 in redraft leagues, which puts him in the range of the 1st to 2nd round, depending on the size of the league. At the moment, Lamb’s ADP puts him slightly behind Kansas City QB Patrick Mahomes (12.69) and Cleveland Browns RB Nick Chubb (13.70), and puts him slightly ahead of Buffalo Bills QB Josh Allen (15.56) and Tennessee Titans RB Derrick Henry (16.50).

Among wide receivers, Lamb’s ADP puts him 6th at the position, behind Justin Jefferson (Minnesota Vikings, 3.35), Ja’Marr Chase (Cincinnati Bengals, 5.30), Tyreek Hill (Miami Dolphins, 8.49), Cooper Kupp (Los Angeles Rams, 9.72), and Stefon Diggs (Buffalo Bills, 12.47).

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CeeDee Lamb’s 2022 stats

Games: 17

Receptions | targets: 107 | 156

Receiving yards: 1,359

Receiving touchdowns: 9

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Where should you draft Lamb?

While setting career-best marks in receptions, receiving yards, and receiving TDs in 2022, Lamb finished as WR8 in fantasy points per game in half-PPR (points per reception) formats. The electric pass catcher has seen his targets increase from 111 as a rookie in 2020 to 156 a season ago.

Lamb still has Prescott targeting him in the passing attack, though, it won’t be Kellen Moore calling the plays for the Cowboys this season. Coach Mike McCarthy will assume the duties of calling plays, which has led some to believe that Dallas will take a more run-heavy approach.

Even with McCarthy calling the plays, the roster moves the Cowboys have made indicate they still want to be aggressive in the passing game. Besides landing WR Brandin Cooks in a trade, Michael Gallup is still the No. 3 option at receiver, and the Cowboys elected to let Ezekiel Elliott walk with the intention of Tony Pollard shouldering a larger workload.

The presence of Cooks and Gallup may scare people off of taking Lamb early in drafts. But you should feel comfortable taking Lamb late in the 1st or early 2nd round if you want to build a strong WR room on your fantasy football team.

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Fantasy football: Where to draft Dallas Cowboys QB Dak Prescott

Analyzing Dallas Cowboys QB Dak Prescott’s 2023 fantasy football ADP and where to target him in fantasy drafts.

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Dallas Cowboys QB Dak Prescott is coming off an underwhelming 2022 season in which he led the NFL in interceptions. He is a 2-time Pro Bowler and was named the 2016 AP Offensive Player of the Year. Below, we look at Dak Prescott‘s 2023 fantasy football average draft position (ADP) and where you should draft him.

Prescott has been a top-tier fantasy QB before and entering 2023 he is expected to take a big step in his efficiency. Prescott has the talent to be a top-5 quarterback in the NFL. The dual-threat signal-caller is intriguing in terms of fantasy value.

Dak Prescott’s ADP: 75.81

(ADP data courtesy of MyFantasyLeague.com; last updated at time of this publishing – ADPs continually change as more drafts occur)

Prescott has an ADP of 75.81 in redraft leagues, which puts him in the range of the 6th to 8th round, depending on the size of the league. His ADP is lower than that of his teammate Micah Parsons (72.95), though.

Among quarterbacks, Prescott’s ADP puts him 10th at the position, behind Deshaun Watson (Cleveland Browns, 74.08) and slightly ahead of Anthony Richardson (Indianapolis Colts, 80.15), Kirk Cousins (Minnesota Vikings, 80.54) and Tua Tagovailoa (Miami Dolphins, 81.83).

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Dak Prescott’s 2022 stats

Games: 12

Passing yards: 2,860

Completions | attempts: 261 | 394

Passing touchdowns: 23

Interceptions: 15

Carries | rushing yards: 45 | 182

Rushing touchdowns: 1

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Where should you draft Prescott?

Prescott’s fantasy value should get a slight boost this year with the arrival of WRr Brandin Cooks, who has gone north of 1,000 receiving yards in 5 of his last 7 seasons.

Prescott has been in a serious downtrend that should make fantasy managers concerned. He played just 12 games last season and has had a decline in net years per attempt in 4 straight seasons. Prescott had 37 TDs in 2021 and ranked 8th in the NFL in fantasy scoring.

The addition of Cooks should help Prescott as he clearly missed former teammate Amari Cooper last season. The Cowboys have a strong defense and a quality offensive line, both things that should help Prescott’s fantasy value.

Draft Prescott with the 2nd or 3rd wave of QBs, but don’t let him fall out of the 8th round in 10-team leagues. When healthy, he has the potential to be a top-5 quarterback, and the upside is certainly there. Feel free to take him as your QB1 and snag a top-tier 2nd quarterback (like Cousins or Tagovailoa) soon after.

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