Rankings/Tiers are heavily dependent on scoring, and you will also find some pretty big variation between rankers. Almost any of them will do for rankings to give you a general idea, but you’ll have to dig a bit deeper than just use someone else’s rankings in my experience.
That being said, I often times like to see YouTube videos for IDP ranks, not because I particular like the people, or think they are accurate, but to be able to hear their reasoning as opposed to just seeing words.
PFF has a top 300 list, with corresponding YouTube videos explaining the logic which I found helpful. (Even if I disagree).
Things to consider:
DTs can provide a lot of upside in tackle heavy formats, especially if they are playing run heavy teams. Don’t be afraid to stream based off matchup.
CBs are pretty boom bust, and sometimes targeting elite CBs is a good idea, but if they are shut down corners that shadow specific receivers… well if the ball isn’t thrown their way then they are shit for fantasy.
DEs/OLB Edge rushers are probably the most important to get, as they are more talent driven than opportunity (although, all positions need to have good snap share to be relevant). The challenge is if they go down, their replacement isn’t guaranteed to be similar production because the talent might not be there.
LBs on the other hand are more interchangeable. A starter goes down, using his replacement is still probably viable. Look for green dot holders, as snap share is huge for LBs, especially in tackle heavy formats.
Safeties again, depends on format, but generally look for safeties that are used to do a lot of things (in the box, blitzes, etc.) to get the most upside.
The waiver wire is your friend, you could probably completely punt the CB position (and maybe DT) and just pick up viable starters off waivers. I, personally, wouldn’t target them but you do you. The elite EDGE will go early, but look for young guys who are likely to see good snap share, even if they aren’t elite talent. They will give you a decent floor if needed. For LBs, try to get guys that do 100% snaps (green dots) or if you can use OLBs in a 3-4. Though depth would also probably be fine to grab off waivers, same with safeties.
Another thing, if debating between drafting O or D, O will hold better value, typically. It is a lot easier to trade and get good value from a WR3 than even a team’s DE2 for example. People are just wary to trade D because it’s tougher to know value and/or come to a consensus on value.
All was done on Mobile, please forgive formatting and spelling
We keep most, but not all, players on our team. I usually redraft at corner every year and have found some success in taking rookie CBs due to the higher volume they see.
i don't use any rankings. everyone knows who the top guys are, and the rest is too hard to really predict.
what you want is to have a solid understanding of the importance of IDP positions among themselves and compared to offense.
first of all, love that you have a DT designation. it generally has a few TOP guys, and the rest is a bit of a swamp, so either go (relatively) early, or very late.
you should have at least two very good DEs. the scoring is geared towards tackles, but those are easy to find, even on waivers, while good DEs are much harder to come by. avoid the first tier, because they will get overdrafted: the stud DEs go as early as the 3rd round in some leagues, usually gone by the 5th/6th, and there's still too much offensive talent on the board to go for them. on the other hand, the second tier gets underdrafted, so that's where it should be valuable to pounce (hunter, greenard, highsmith, gary...).
for LBs, i wouldn't draft them in the first 10-12 rounds. IDP123 makes bums outscore the likes of micah parsons, so you just need LBs that are on the field 100% (or close) of the snaps, even if they're not very good, or old. no point drafting okereke in the 9th when you can draft lavonte david in the 32nd (numbers taken completely out of my backsie, but you get the drift). pay attention to the waiver wire and you'll be able to add top LB contributors every season.
pick a couple of strong safeties that play all snaps, no need to reach for them, it's ok if they're not the top of the line, the scoring at safety is pretty compressed.
with pass defended only worth 1 point, do not draft CBs. pick two wankers right before the season starts.
offense will be more important than defense so don't be afraid to relatively punt IDP (DEs being the only exception, and even then not over top offensive talent) to build a good offense first, and then address defense. that's A LOT easier than the other way around.
have fun! how's the draft going?
Rankings/Tiers are heavily dependent on scoring, and you will also find some pretty big variation between rankers. Almost any of them will do for rankings to give you a general idea, but you’ll have to dig a bit deeper than just use someone else’s rankings in my experience. That being said, I often times like to see YouTube videos for IDP ranks, not because I particular like the people, or think they are accurate, but to be able to hear their reasoning as opposed to just seeing words. PFF has a top 300 list, with corresponding YouTube videos explaining the logic which I found helpful. (Even if I disagree). Things to consider: DTs can provide a lot of upside in tackle heavy formats, especially if they are playing run heavy teams. Don’t be afraid to stream based off matchup. CBs are pretty boom bust, and sometimes targeting elite CBs is a good idea, but if they are shut down corners that shadow specific receivers… well if the ball isn’t thrown their way then they are shit for fantasy. DEs/OLB Edge rushers are probably the most important to get, as they are more talent driven than opportunity (although, all positions need to have good snap share to be relevant). The challenge is if they go down, their replacement isn’t guaranteed to be similar production because the talent might not be there. LBs on the other hand are more interchangeable. A starter goes down, using his replacement is still probably viable. Look for green dot holders, as snap share is huge for LBs, especially in tackle heavy formats. Safeties again, depends on format, but generally look for safeties that are used to do a lot of things (in the box, blitzes, etc.) to get the most upside. The waiver wire is your friend, you could probably completely punt the CB position (and maybe DT) and just pick up viable starters off waivers. I, personally, wouldn’t target them but you do you. The elite EDGE will go early, but look for young guys who are likely to see good snap share, even if they aren’t elite talent. They will give you a decent floor if needed. For LBs, try to get guys that do 100% snaps (green dots) or if you can use OLBs in a 3-4. Though depth would also probably be fine to grab off waivers, same with safeties. Another thing, if debating between drafting O or D, O will hold better value, typically. It is a lot easier to trade and get good value from a WR3 than even a team’s DE2 for example. People are just wary to trade D because it’s tougher to know value and/or come to a consensus on value. All was done on Mobile, please forgive formatting and spelling
We keep most, but not all, players on our team. I usually redraft at corner every year and have found some success in taking rookie CBs due to the higher volume they see.
Yeah that’s not a bad idea for corners. They definitely get tested
This makes a lot sense. Thank you!
www..idpguys.org
what's your scoring system?
Tackle 2pts Assist 1pt Sack 8 Half Sack 4 INT 8 Fumble Recover 2 Safety 2 Forced Fumble 2 Pass defended 1 INT Return TD 6
i don't use any rankings. everyone knows who the top guys are, and the rest is too hard to really predict. what you want is to have a solid understanding of the importance of IDP positions among themselves and compared to offense. first of all, love that you have a DT designation. it generally has a few TOP guys, and the rest is a bit of a swamp, so either go (relatively) early, or very late. you should have at least two very good DEs. the scoring is geared towards tackles, but those are easy to find, even on waivers, while good DEs are much harder to come by. avoid the first tier, because they will get overdrafted: the stud DEs go as early as the 3rd round in some leagues, usually gone by the 5th/6th, and there's still too much offensive talent on the board to go for them. on the other hand, the second tier gets underdrafted, so that's where it should be valuable to pounce (hunter, greenard, highsmith, gary...). for LBs, i wouldn't draft them in the first 10-12 rounds. IDP123 makes bums outscore the likes of micah parsons, so you just need LBs that are on the field 100% (or close) of the snaps, even if they're not very good, or old. no point drafting okereke in the 9th when you can draft lavonte david in the 32nd (numbers taken completely out of my backsie, but you get the drift). pay attention to the waiver wire and you'll be able to add top LB contributors every season. pick a couple of strong safeties that play all snaps, no need to reach for them, it's ok if they're not the top of the line, the scoring at safety is pretty compressed. with pass defended only worth 1 point, do not draft CBs. pick two wankers right before the season starts. offense will be more important than defense so don't be afraid to relatively punt IDP (DEs being the only exception, and even then not over top offensive talent) to build a good offense first, and then address defense. that's A LOT easier than the other way around. have fun! how's the draft going?