If you play fantasy football these days, you know how to select wide receivers early. Fantasy football used to be about grabbing as many RB1s as possible and adding other positions later.
The game has changed over the years. Passing is much more common today than it was 15 years ago. Fantasy football has also evolved. PPR (points per pass reception) is more common in fantasy leagues.
So if you miss out on a Justin Jefferson, Ja’Marr Chase or Tyreek Hill early, look for a good deal.
Washington Commanders star Terry McLaurin could be of greatest value in 2024.
The sixth-year wideout has over 1,000 yards receiving in each of the last four seasons, missing that mark by just 81 yards as a rookie in 2019. He did it by catching passes from 11 different quarterbacks. Now McLaurin has Jayden Daniels – the No. 2 pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.
Gary Davenport of Bleacher Report recently named the fantasy teams of all NFL teams for 2024 and selected McLaurin of the Commanders as his favorite.
For comparison, McLaurin has an ADP (Average Draft Position) of WR32, meaning he is the 32nd wide receiver according to Fantasy Pros.
That’s ridiculous considering McLaurin’s performance and how he’s a true No. 1 prospect. We don’t know how good Daniels will be as a rookie, but the potential is much greater than any of the previous 11 quarterbacks McLaurin has played with in his career.
If you can draft a No. 1 wide receiver in the seventh round or later, it’s a no-brainer from a fantasy football perspective.
