Fantasy drafts are underway and difficult decisions are being made. You probably know who you’re targeting in the first round, but after that comes the real challenge. If you took a WR (Puka Nacua, Ja’Marr Chase, Jaxon Smith-Njigba or Amon-Ra St. Brown), you may want to pivot to running back. Conversely, if you secured your RB (Bijan Robinson, Jahmyr Gibbs, Jonathan Taylor), you’ll need a WR.I’m detailing some of the players who I think have upside at their ADPs.ADPs are via NFFC (July 14 – Aug. 12) and based on a 12-team, 1QB PPR league; more of my advanced analytics are available at KoalatyStats.Kenneth Walker (ADP: 18.27)With an ADP of 13.76, Omarion Hampton is going a little earlier than Walker in drafts, but I actually like Walker better, and he’s available later. Walker stands out in multiple metrics, including explosive run rate and missed tackles forced per attempt:MetricWalkerHampton2025 Yards Per Route Run1.681.122025 Offense Grade88.477.42026 Projected Touchdowns8.56.52026 Offensive Line Rank21st12th2025 Explosive Run% (15+ yards)8.10%6.50%2025 Missed Tackle Forced Per Attempt0.280.17Data in this table is via Fantasy Points, PFF and FTNSome analysts think Walker’s pass blocking will keep him off the field in receiving situations. However, among backs with at least 50 blocking snaps in 2025, De’Von Achane (59th), Bijan Robinson (61st) and Hampton (71st, last in the NFL) all graded below Walker (57th), according to PFF.Walker’s main competition for receiving work is either Emari Demercado or Brashard Smith. While Smith has shown talent as a receiver out of the backfield, in 2025, the Chiefs relegated him to a manufactured touch role. I doubt this will drastically change in 2026.For the Chiefs offense, there are real concerns with Patrick Mahomes’ return from injury, Rashee Rice’s inability to stay on the field whether due to injury or off-the-field concerns and Travis Kelce’s age (turns 37 in early October). But Walker is more explosive than any running back available in Round 2 and could absolutely have a top-three RB finish in Kansas City.Breece Hall (ADP: 34.81)Running back depth is far less than WR depth, and it’s important that you have a solid starting RB in your lineup. If you’ve waited until Round 3 to address the concern, your best bet is Breece Hall, who is priced low due to the expectation that the Jets will be awful, but there are some reasons for optimism.Geno Smith was bad with the Las Vegas Raiders. Of quarterbacks with at least 100 dropbacks, he finished with the eighth-worst PFF passing grade, but he was behind the fifth-worst pass-blocking offensive line. And Smith was particularly bad when the pass-rush heat was on, with an NFL-worst 28.8 PFF passing grade under pressure. When kept clean, Smith was serviceable, ranking 19th among 33 qualified quarterbacks. Serviceable is all we need.In 2025, the Jets’ offensive line finished the season with the 15th-best team pass-blocking grade, and Jets receivers finished with the worst team receiving grade.But the Jets made some major changes to the receiver room. They drafted TE Kenyon Sadiq 16th overall in the 2026 NFL Draft and then added WR Omar Cooper with the 30th overall pick. Garrett Wilson is healthy to start the year and late-season addition Adonai Mitchell is still around.
Upside wins in fantasy football. These 10 players have it at their ADPs
Joseph Bryan looks for upside and likes Kenneth Walker and Wan'Dale Robinson, among others, at their ADPs.












