You know the drill, right? Draft day hits, and everyone’s scrambling for those early-round studs. But the real magic, the kind that wins championships, happens after Round 7. That’s where you find the mispriced players, the absolute steals, and let me tell you, Blake Corum and Jared Goff are screaming “value” louder than a foghorn.
Corum Is a Camp Fire You Can’t Ignore
Listen up, because Blake Corum is about to blow up, and his average draft position is a flat-out joke. This dude averaged 7.4 PPR points last year, but here’s the kicker: he jumped to 8.8 in 11 games when he actually played over 30% of snaps from Week 7 on. That’s real, tangible production, not just a fluke! Everyone’s been buzzing about Kyren Williams’ role for years, but this time, the jitters are absolutely warranted. Corum has been an absolute “bright spot in camp,” showing off “improved agility and explosiveness.” We’re talking about a potential 50-50 backfield split in L.A., and with their offseason defense upgrades, that could mean even *more* rushing chances for the whole squad. Sean McVay himself said Corum will be “a big factor in what we’re going to do this year and love everything he’s about.” That ain’t just lip service, folks! You can grab this guy in Round 9 for PPR or Round 8 for non-PPR, even though his current ADP is chilling around 100th on Yahoo and 126th on ESPN. Forget calling him a “backup,” Corum is a “1B” or even a “1A” if Williams can’t move like he can. He’s the ultimate running back stash when you’ve already locked down your earlier rushers.
Goff’s Schedule Is a Cheat Code
Now, let’s talk about Jared Goff. This is a quality quarterback with a proven track record, providing a high floor that makes him perfect for those mid-round fantasy picks. Last year, he was tenth in Fantasy points per game with 21.5 and sixth in pass attempts per game at 34.0. His 34 passing touchdowns were the second-most in his career, and he completed 68.0% of his passes for 4564 yards with just 8 interceptions. Plus, his receiving corps is absolutely incredible, with four teammates taken as top-75 picks in fantasy drafts, including two in Round 1. But here’s the real kicker: Goff has arguably the easiest projected schedule of any quarterback in the league. And get this, he’s only got six outdoor games on the schedule, with two of those coming in Weeks 17 and 18. Since he arrived in Detroit, Goff has averaged 22.2 Fantasy points in 53 indoor games versus a colder 17.7 in 29 outdoor games. The Lions are also going to be careful not to overload Jahmyr Gibbs, which means more short throws for Goff to rack up those points. He’s primed to deliver!
Don’t overthink this. Corum and Goff are sitting there after Round 7, just begging to be picked. You need to target these guys when you’re drafting. Your fantasy team will thank you later!
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Originally reported by CBS Sports.
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