the drill.

Positive, in fantasy soccer drafts, the speculation goes which you could take any participant, it doesn’t matter what, as a result of even a man you don’t need could possibly be good taken at a decrease worth.

However I might say that’s not completely true, as a result of what in the event you draft a man who’s simply OK however you may’t drop him as a result of what if he will get higher? So yearly, there are all the time a couple of gamers I spotlight as DO NOT DRAFT on my cheat sheet, these I received’t take even when they drop to an especially low worth.

That’s what this listing is for. In final yr’s DO NOT DRAFT, I advised you to avoid Diontae Johnson, Odell Beckham Jr. and Miles Sanders.

Right here’s this yr’s version:

1

WR Stefon Diggs, Houston Texans

Jul 29, 2024; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Texans vast receiver Stefon Diggs (1) throughout coaching camp at Houston Methodist Coaching Heart. Obligatory Credit score: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports activities

Nico Collins is forward of him. I’d throw Tank Dell on the market as forward of him too. However as a result of Stefon Diggs is Stefon Diggs, he’s going to be taken at a better place than you’d assume. Even when he dropped, I wouldn’t go there as a result of he seemed previous his prime final yr.

2

WR Cooper Kupp, Los Angeles Rams

September 15, 2019; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Rams vast receiver Cooper Kupp (18) runs the ball as vast receiver Brandin Cooks (12) gives protection in opposition to New Orleans Saints cornerback P.J. Williams (26) throughout the second half at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Obligatory Credit score: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports activities

Puka Nacua is there. The well being points? Nonetheless perhaps there. All in all, an excessive amount of threat for me even at WR3 worth.

3

QBs Josh Allen, Patrick Mahomes, Jalen Hurts, Lamar Jackson or perhaps even Anthony Richardson

Dec 10, 2023; Kansas Metropolis, Missouri, USA; Buffalo Payments quarterback Josh Allen (17) smiles towards the sidelines in opposition to the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs previous to a sport at GEHA Discipline at Arrowhead Stadium. Obligatory Credit score: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports activities

I speak about this yearly. Don’t draft QBs that top in non-2QB leagues. It is senseless when you will get Kyler Murray, Joe Burrow, Jordan Love or Tua Tagovailoa for reductions. I do know all of us love Anthony Richardson and rightfully so, however the market is a bit uncontrolled. This group isn’t going to drop a lot.

4

RB Kyren Williams, Los Angeles Rams

Dec 31, 2023; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Los Angeles Rams operating again Kyren Williams (23) scores a speeding landing throughout the second half in entrance of New York Giants security Dane Belton (24) at MetLife Stadium. Obligatory Credit score: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports activities

Sure, he’s on my listing of keepers for 2024. However that’s so far as I’ll go. Blake Corum looms and his historical past suggests he received’t be nearly as good as he was final yr.

5

RB Derrick Henry, Baltimore Ravens

Jul 27, 2024; Owings Mill , MD, USA; Baltimore Ravens operating again Derrick Henry (22) after a drill throughout the afternoon session of coaching camp on the Beneath Armour Efficiency Heart, Obligatory Credit score: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports activities

He appears to not age like different operating backs, however I nonetheless fear about him at age 30 and that he’s led the league in speeding makes an attempt in 4 of the final 5 seasons. Plus, Lamar Jackson would possibly steal a whole lot of work away from him. No thanks.

6

RB Najee Harris, Pittsburgh Steelers

Aug 24, 2023; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers operating again Najee Harris (22) runs in opposition to Atlanta Falcons linebacker Tae Davis (50) throughout the first quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Obligatory Credit score: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports activities

Sure, he’s on our Increase or Bust gamers listing, however I firmly say bust and don’t contact in drafts. He was deceptively mid final yr and Jaylen Warren is admittedly good.

7

TE Kyle Pitts, Atlanta Falcons

FLOWERY BRANCH, GEORGIA – JULY 28: Kyle Pitts #8 of the Atlanta Falcons catches a go from Kirk Cousins #18 throughout coaching camp on July 28, 2024 in Flowery Department, Georgia. (Picture by Todd Kirkland/Getty Photos)

I need to. I actually do. However I have to see what occurs within the Kirk Cousins Period first earlier than I purchase in. I’d moderately draft above Pitts (Trey McBride, for one) or under (Jake Ferguson, for one more).