The Best 3 Options from Pick No. 12 in Every Round of a Fantasy Football Draft

You drew the 12th overall pick in your fantasy football draft. "How should this be approached?" you ask yourself. Well, say no more because I have the perfect guide to breed success in 2026. From the 12th overall pick in a 12-team fantasy football re-draft, these will be the best picks around ADP in non-PPR, half-PPR, and full-PPR formats.

Pick 1.12

Non-PPR — De'Von Achane: He will fit any game script that the Dolphins endure, being a pass-catching weapon. Low risk on Achane.

Half-PPR — Chase Brown: Half-PPR still favors a running back at this pick. I have Brown scoring more points than any wide receiver outside Chase and Nacua.

Full-PPR — CeeDee Lamb: He has WR1 overall potential and is one of my favorite first-round draft picks >top-5.

Pick 2.1

Non-PPR — Saquon Barkley: The hope is that Sean Mannion is a big upgrade over Kevin Patullo, with Barkley getting back to "s-tier" status.

Half-PPR — Ashton Jeanty: The 2025 RB11 is bound to get into the top-10, if not even higher, with a new coaching staff and improved offense.

Full-PPR — Justin Jefferson: The only other wide receiver who can finish WR1 and is not ranked top-5 positionally is this man.

Pick 3.12

Non-PPR — Tee Higgins: There is immense value at wide receiver around this ADP. I imagine a world where Chase and Higgins become 2025 Lamb-Pickens.

Half-PPR — Jaylen Waddle: I am among the highest fantasy contributors on Waddle in 2026; their WR1 on an evolving offense.

Full-PPR — DeVonta Smith: Matthew Berry named the man his "Ride or Die." I agree that Smith has a monster year, ranked my WR11 and a steal at this pick.

Pick 4.1

Non-PPR — Travis Etienne Jr: He will carry a big load in New Orleans amid the injury to Alvin Kamara. Etienne Jr. is my RB17; 12.1 FPPG.

Half-PPR — Bucky Irving: At an ADP ranging around RB20, Irving is a big value coming off a 2025 season derailed by injury. Kenneth Gainwell is not going to steal as much work as most people think. I project a 55-25% split.

Full-PPR — Tetairoa McMillan: Value is found all over, and McMillan is a prime example. He is my WR13, set for a >30% target share given Carolina's lack of depth at the pass-catching position. They lost their rookie wide receiver and have nothing noteworthy at tight end.

Pick 5.12

Non-PPR — Joe Burrow: Quarterbacks are often devalued on a points-per-game basis by 20-25% in fantasy football rankings. It is the math of the matter. That makes Burrow well above value, projected for about 18 points per game and above any other skill player available at 60th overall.

Half-PPR — Jadarian Price: You get the Super Bowl Champions' RB1 that will be just that for at least 6 weeks, and possibly all season.

Full-PPR — DJ Moore: The Bills' WR1 is way too devalued. I rank Moore my WR55 on 63 yards and 0.5 touchdowns per game.

Pick 6.1

Non-PPR — Jayden Daniels: Daniels has QB1 upside. To dethrone Josh Allen, a quarterback must have the rushing ability and a passing ceiling. On paper, Daniels has a better wide receiver core and in his rookie season, Daniels rushed for 890 yards.

Half-PPR — Christian Watson: He is among my favorite picks of the season at ADP. Watson has signed a 4-year contract to be the Packers' WR1, the NFL's 4th-ranked offense.

Full-PPR — Rome Odunze: The hype on Luther Burden III is legitimate, but let's not overlook Odunze, who is the Bears' WR1 and my WR24. Ben Johnson wants to make this the "Best offense of all time."

Pick 7.12

Non-PPR — Chuba Hubbard: The market is regulating on Jonathan Brooks, who has been rising immensely. The Panthers trust Hubbard in pass protection, and he isn't going anywhere; a high-floor pick.

Half-PPR — Courtland Sutton: I believe that Sutton may improve, despite falling behind Waddle on the depth chart.

Full-PPR — Chris Godwin: He is up to my WR36 with the Emeka Egbuka turf toe, and may have multiple weeks as a top-15 option.

Pick 8.1

Non-PPR — RJ Harvey: It is a mild risk-taking, Harvey, a non-starter. I do believe his upside is worth it, though. JK Dobbins is almost certainly going to miss playing time given his extensive injury history.

Half-PPR — Michael Pittman Jr: The Steelers will have him for Week 1, projected as my WR35 overall and a relatively safe pick.

Full-PPR — Jaxson Dart: I believe that you should draft two quarterbacks in any draft given the vast depth of the position in 2026. Dart is my QB8 and has quite high upside via his legs.

Pick 9.12

Non-PPR — Jacory Croskey-Merritt: The Commanders believe he is their clear-cut best running back, and with that in mind, he is ranked as my RB25.

Half-PPR — Dalton Kincaid: I firmly believe that fantasy managers are sleeping on Kincaid. His advanced metrics are as good as any tight end's, truly.

Full-PPR — Jakobi Meyers: Consensus is low on Meyers and high on Parker Washington and Brian Thomas Jr. Amid uncertainty, value can be found via Meyers, who logically will be on par with his counterparts in volume.

Pick 10.1

Non-PPR — Aaron Jones: I do find Jordan Mason to have higher upside, but Jones will be heavily involved as the Vikings' RB1, which is value in the 10th round.

Half-PPR — Jayden Reed: The Packers could have Reed trump Watson as their WR1. I doubt it's the case, but there is also little reason for Reed to flop as the team got rid of competing wideouts in Romeo Doubs and Dontavyion Wicks.

Full-PPR — Mark Andrews: At this point, Andrews ought to be selected. Isaiah Likely is gone, and Andrews is still only 29 years old, signed to a comfortable contract.

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