Must-Haves by Position

Four players I’m going after aggressively this draft season; one for every offensive position … in two minutes or less.

TreVeyon Henderson (NE),ADP 58.3, RB20

TreVeyon Henderson took the opening kickoff 100 yards to the house in preseason… then played four of the first nine snaps with the 1s. He followed it up with another score in the second game. But he’s not just explosive, he’s efficient. Henderson averaged 7.1 yards per carry and 10.5 per catch last season, and has ranked Top-10 in yards after contact per attempt in two of his last four years. So even if he starts in a timeshare with Rhamondre Stevenson, he’s the clear passing-down back, with Josh McDaniels calling plays in a system where up to 36% of targets go to RBs. The Patriots completely rebuilt their O-line, and there’s zero question about Henderson’s 3-down profile. He’s a better route-runner than most receivers. So you’re not just drafting a committee piece, you’re getting the most explosive player on the team, who could lead them in catches and has RB1 upside baked into a Round 5 price tag.

Evan Engram (DEN), ADP 86.2, TE8

Evan Engram was 5th in targets per route and 3rd in target share last season… even while injured. But now he’s in Denver, and Sean Payton is using him as the “JOKER,” the exact same role that turned Jimmy Graham into a monster. So even with just one touchdown last year, Engram is set up to DESTROY his ADP if Payton unleashes him as expected. There’s no true #2 option behind Courtland Sutton, and Payton has already said Engram will be a “huge addition” to this offense. Plus, he’s finished with 10+ PPR points per game in 5 of 8 seasons, and he’s already shown he can lead a team in catches. So if you’re punting TE, this is the guy to steal late. He could be Top-5 at the position by midseason.

George Pickens (DAL), ADP 66.5, WR30

George Pickens is top 5 in deep targets, yards per reception, and explosive play rate. But he just left a bottom-4 pass volume offense and landed in Dallas where Dak threw 100 more times than Pickens’ last QB. So now, he’s paired with the 8th-most pass-heavy team in neutral situations and the 4th-best deep ball QB since 2016. Pickens ranked 16th in target share, 9th in first-read rate, and 8th in yards per route before his hamstring injury, and Brian Schottenheimer just said his “instincts are UNCANNY” and he’s going to unlock the downfield offense this team lacked in 2024. He’s a walking 15-yard gain and finally has a QB who can hit him in stride. So even as the WR2 behind CeeDee, he’s a FLEX with league-winning upside, and WR2 production is in play if Lamb ever misses time.

Dak Prescott (DAL), ADP 106.5, QB12

Dak Prescott has finished as a Top-12 QB in every healthy season he’s played. But after a torn hamstring ended his 2024 early, people forgot he was the QB2 overall in Week 3, and still ranked Top-12 in deep ball, pressured, and play-action completion. So now that he’s fully cleared for camp, with George Pickens added as a vertical threat, he’s walking into a setup where the Cowboys ranked 10TH in pass rate over expectation — and that was before they added the best deep-ball separator he’s ever had. The Cowboys didn’t just promote a defensive coach — Schottenheimer has Ken Dorsey as pass-game coordinator, and Dallas was already throwing at volume in neutral game scripts. So while others chase upside early, you can LOCK IN a proven QB1 in Round 11 and build around positional advantage instead.

So draft these players and you’re well on your way to winning your league.

As promised, in two minutes or less.

Over 12,000 players used this to prep last season. My 2025 Draft Kit is open now, but only a few dozen spots are available this year. I’m keeping it limited so I can give members my full attention.

See you tomorrow,

-Joe