Best Draft Position | Fantasy Football Podcast 8-22-25

Draft Sharks - Fantasy Football Podcast

Fantasy Football, Jared Smola, Draft Sharks, Matt Schauf

August 22, 202517 min
Fantasy Sports

Best Draft Position | Fantasy Football Podcast 8-22-25

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Episode Notes

What is the Best Draft Position in fantasy football this year? We've run the numbers for PPR, half-PPR, and non-PPR drafts, and we're revealing those answers in this show. But the most important factor is the players who make those draft positions so good. That's why we're also digging into the specifics to help you win your fantasy football draft even if you don't get to choose your position.

TIMESTAMPS

0:00 Intro

2:37 How do we figure out best draft position?

4:40 What is the best draft position in PPR?

7:31 What is the best draft position in half-PPR?

11:47 What is the best draft position in non-PPR?

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DRAFT SHARKS - YOUR UNFAIR ADVANTAGE
Award-winning fantasy football rankings, projections and draft tools. Live-draft sync, player analysis, draft strategies and expert advice to dominate your leagues.

HELPFUL LINKS

  • Draft War Room - Featuring Live Draft Sync
    Think of the Draft War Room as a “dynamic fantasy football cheat sheet”. As you draft, your live-synced Draft War Room automatically updates your board as players are selected.
     
  • Award Winning Fantasy Football Rankings
    We calculate floor, ceiling, and consensus projections for all fantasy-relevant players. These projections all feed into our 3D Value system. 3D Values are calculated using a cross-positional algorithm based on your exact league setup and scoring.
     
  • Mock Draft Simulator
    Our Mock Draft Simulator will help you prepare for your upcoming drafts, allowing for a customized setup to fit your specific league settings.
     
  • Trade Calculator and