4-37 = Jermichael Finley, TE, Packers
Finley was on pace for over 1,000 yards before a knee injury ended his season.4-38 = Stevie Johnson, WR, Bills
Johnson will see even more balls now that Lee Evans is out of town. 4-39 = Matt Schaub, QB, Texans
The first of the second tier of quarterbacks, Schaub could put up numbers closer to his 2009 production if Arian Foster is hampered by hamstring injuries all season.4-40 = Matt Forte, RB, Bears
This is about 15 picks later than he will actually go in most drafts, but Marion Barber is going to steal most of his red-zone opportunities.4-41 = Marques Colston, WR, Saints
Colston is the most reliable target at Drew Brees’ disposal.4-42 = Jeremy Maclin, WR, Eagles
Maclin has dealt with an illness during most of training camp, but it looks like he will be healthy for week 1.4-43 = Mike Williams, WR, Buccaneers
One of the most surprising rookies of 2010, Williams is poised to take another step forward along with quarterback Josh Freeman.
4-44 = Jason Witten, TE, Cowboys
Tony Romo’s favorite target should be very active again, especially with all the attention defenses will have to pay on Miles Austin and Dez Bryant.4-45 = LeGarrette Blount, RB, Buccaneers
He can’t catch to save his life, but Blount could be Michael Turner 2.0. 4-46 = Ben Roethlisberger, QB, Steelers
If Roethlisberger didn’t miss four games last season, he would’ve thrown for over 4,000 yards.4-47 = Mark Ingram, RB, Saints
The uncertainty over the distribution of carries in New Orleans makes this pick about three rounds too early.4-48 = Wes Welker, WR, Patriots
Should be a lock for close to 100 receptions again.5-49 = Felix Jones, RB, Cowboys
A darling of the fantasy community right now. Hopefully he hasn’t been jinxed.5-50 = Brandon Lloyd, WR, Broncos
Lloyd’s stock is way up now that there is no chance Tebow will be taking snaps for the Broncos.5-51 = Chad Ochocinco, WR, Patriots
He won’t be the 2007 version of Randy Moss, but 75 catches for 1,100 yards will be fine from your second WR.5-52 = Jahvid Best, RB, Lions
If Best stays on the field, he can deliver a similar stat line to what LeSean McCoy is capable of producing.5-53 = Percy Harvin, WR, Vikings
I wouldn’t be shocked if Harvin cracks 90 receptions playing with Donovan McNabb. 5-54 = Shonn Greene, RB, Jets
He was a fantasy dud last season. There’s a zero percent chance he will be on any of my rosters.5-55 = Vernon Davis, TE, 49ers
Incompetent quarterback play hasn’t slowed Davis down at all.5-56 = Santonio Holmes, WR, Jets
A reliable option for the middle of the draft, Holmes should eclipse 1,000 yards as the Jets primary receiver. 5-57 = Mario Manningham, WR, Giants
Getting a shot at filling the other Steve Smith role warrants selecting Manningham as your second receiver.5-58 = DeAngelo Williams, RB, Panthers
Williams would’ve gone 40 picks earlier if he signed with the Patriots.5-59 = Knowshon Moreno, RB, Broncos
Not a sexy pick, but Moreno will get a ton of reps in a run-first offense.5-60 = Matt Ryan, QB, Falcons
Another not so sexy selection, but he’s a solid quarterback that you can count on week to week.6-61 = Austin Collie, WR, Colts
I’m not sure if his head is on straight, but Ethan loves him at this point in the draft.6-62 = Ben-Jarvis Green-Ellis, RB, Patriots
The Firm doesn’t catch the ball, but will have plenty of red-zone work in a high-powered New England offense.6-63 = Dallas Clark, TE, Colts
Another high-profile tight end that went down early with an injury in 2010, Clark will catch tons of passes as Peyton Manning’s second best target.6-64 = Anquan Boldin, WR, Ravens
Boldin was off to a hot start before being hampered by an injury the final month of the season.6-65 = Ryan Matthews, RB, Chargers
Shared the title of “Biggest Fantasy Team Murderer” along with Shonn Greene in 2010. 6-66 = Ryan Grant, RB, Packers
I hate this pick. Take James Starks two or three rounds later instead.6-67 = Santana Moss, WR, Redskins
The Ford Taurus of the wide receiver position. Book him for a boring 80 catches for 1,050 yards.6-68 = Julio Jones, WR, Falcons
This feels too early, but Jones should be a solid number three receiver.6-69 = Marshawn Lynch, RB, Seahawks
If we could translate his epic touchdown run against New Orleans into a full season, Lynch would run for 2,100 yards and 30 touchdowns.6-70 = Pierre Garcon, WR, Colts
Had a case of the drops last season, but Garcon still has the most upside of any Colts receiver.6-71 = Sidney Rice, WR, Seahawks
It will be hard to determine whether Rice or Steve Smith is dealing with the worse quarterback situation.6-72 = Eli Manning, QB, Giants
He’s turnover prone, but piles on the yards.7-73 = Kenny Britt, WR, Titans
Britt should’ve gone twenty picks sooner, but Ethan is really worried Britt will end up in the slammer at some point during the season.7-74 = Cedric Benson, RB, Bengals
Ironically enough, a man who just got sentenced to 20 days in prison went right after Britt in this draft.7-75 = Owen Daniels, TE, Texans
This pick was way too late (I’ll play it safe and blame Ethan). Daniels should easily finish second on the Texans in receptions.7-76 = Malcolm Floyd, WR, Chargers
He was knocked unconscious in Dallas a week ago.7-77 = Mike Thomas, WR, Jaguars
This diminutive wide receiver will eclipse 75 receptions this season. Write it down.This is a classic case of drafting someone who has an opportunity, despite the fact that they have never demonstrated they are capable of succeeding.
7-79 = Mike Sims-Walker, WR, Rams
I’ll refer you to my NFC West preview for my Sims-Walker love-fest (I could use the page views!).7-80 = Jimmy Graham, TE, Saints
65 receptions and 700 yards are within reach for this second-year tight end.7-81 = Kellen Winslow, TE, Buccaneers
Unless the stink of the crooked Miami booster gets to him, Winslow will have another solid season in Tampa Bay.7-82 = Mike Tolbert, RB, Chargers
I’m not crazy about drafting a strict touchdown vulture before the tenth round, but Tolbert also has ability to chip in with cheap receptions on third down situations.7-83 = Tim Hightower, RB, Redskins
Hightower stinks, but this is another case of opportunity knocking.7-84 = Steve Smith, WR, Panthers
I was begging for this almost a year ago, but can we please get Steve Smith shipped to a team with a solid quarterback before a violent crime occurs?8-85 = Reggie Bush, RB, Dolphins
This pick looks better and better the deeper we get into the pre-season (at least in PPR leagues anyway).8-86 = Fred Jackson, RB, Bills
Not glamorous at all, but he’s the safest option in the Buffalo backfield.8-87 = Plaxico Burress, WR, Jets
Don’t expect a full 16 games, but expect touchdowns when he does suit up.8-88 = Roy Williams, WR, Bears
I don’t know why we took Williams this high. Egregious error on our part.8-89 = Joseph Addai, RB, Colts
Health permitting, Addai is capable of delivering top-15 RB value in PPR leagues.
8-90 = James Starks, RB, Packers
It will take at least a year for Ryan Grant to get his legs under him. Starks should have the starting gig by week 8.8-91 = Josh Freeman, QB, Buccaneers
He’ll throw more interceptions this year, but expect close to 4,000 yards and almost 30 total touchdowns. 8-92 = Matthew Stafford, QB, Lions
I locked Stafford up as Michael Vick insurance for my first fantasy draft last night.8-93 = Tony Gonzalez, TE, Falcons
He’s old and crusty, and doesn’t dominate in the red zone like he used to, but 65 catches from a tight end in the eight round isn’t anything to complain about.8-94 = Braylon Edwards, WR, 49ers
A leading candidate to be this year’s version of Brandon Lloyd.8-95 = Joe Flacco, QB, Ravens
Flacco was drafted as a potential break out star last year in fantasy leagues. He has now been reduced to a serviceable number two or platoon quarterback.
8-96 = Brandon Jacobs, RB, Giants
I’m not a huge fan of this pick. Jacobs’ best days are behind him.9-97 = Daniel Thomas, RB, Dolphins
While Reggie Bush shouldn’t be expected to be a full-time back, his emergence in the Dolphins’ backfield lessens some of the excitement leading into Daniel’s rookie year.9-98 = Willis McGahee, RB, Broncos
McGahee was reduced to the role of touchdown vulture the past two years, but could reemerge as a full-time back if Moreno struggles.9-99 = A.J. Green, WR, Bengals
Green has tons of talent, but a red head throwing him the football. It will at least be a year before Green has an impact in fantasy.9-100 = Jonathan Stewart, RB, Panthers
Remember in “Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan”, when Kirk screams “KHAAAANNNNNNNNNNNNNN!!!” so loud that somehow it was heard in outer space? That’s how Stewart should’ve been screaming when DeAngelo Williams resigned with Carolina.9-101 = Jordy Nelson, WR, Packers
His sterling Super Bowl performance combined with James Jones’ inconsistency could make Nelson the number two receiver for Aaron Rodgers. 9-102 = LaDainian Tomlinson, RB, Jets
LT is good back-up to have for bye weeks. Nothing more, nothing less.9-103 = C.J. Spiller, RB, Bills
I’m not sure if Spiller will ever pan out in the NFL, but round nine is a decent spot to take a flier on him.9-104 = Michael Bush, RB, Raiders
Darren McFadden hasn’t exactly been bulletproof during his first few years in the league, and Bush has produced when used. 9-105 = Pierre Thomas, RB, Saints
The PT Bruiser is productive when healthy. The problem here is that he’s never healthy.9-106 = Kevin Kolb, QB, Cardinals
When dealing with a quarterback that you have no clue either way how he will perform, it’s best to make sure you’re not relying on him on a weekly basis. 9-107 = Greg Olsen, TE, Panthers
It was a sneaky move by Carolina to acquire the talented Olsen. He could be a safety blanket for Cam Newton.9-108 = Lance Moore, WR, Saints
Moore isn’t exciting, but he’s a good bye-week plug in who’s capable of random 9-catch games.
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