The 2025 Fantasy Football Expo took place this past weekend in Canton, Ohio, and included several industry "expert" drafts. I participated in what's called the Jim Brown Division, a 14-team full-point PPR league (snake draft) that is typically very wide receiver heavy.

The starting lineup consists of a quarterback, two running backs, three wide receivers and three flex players (no kickers or defenses). The bench includes six players (no limitations).

The members of the league include myself, Andrew Cooper (Fantasy Alarm), Jody Smith (Full-Time Fantasy), Doug Orth (USA Today), Colby Conway, Dennis Clausen (Rotoballer), J.J. Zachariason (Late Round QB), Pat Dougherty (Rotoworld), Brian Drake (Fighting Chance Fantasy), Andy Behrens, Matt Harmon (Yahoo!), Jeff Ratcliff (FTN), Bob Harris (Footballguys) and Jim Coventry (Rotowire).

For those of you playing in bigger leagues (14-plus), here's a look at the complete draft. Below, you can see the round-by-round picks plus my own mindset during each round of the draft. After all, if you can draft like the "sharks," you can make chum of your league mates!

Fantasy Football Expert Draft Results

Round 1

Fabs' Notes: I knew I was going to get a wide receiver in what projected as a wideout-heavy draft, so I was likely either getting Lamb or Jefferson at No. 5. I landed with the latter. While he's been dealing with an injured hamstring in training camp, the expectation is that Jefferson will be good to go for Week 1. I'm not concerned about J.J. McCarthy hurting his value, either.

Round 2

Fabs' Notes: I wanted to get another wide receiver in this round (unless a stud running back fell to me, which was unlikely). Wilson was the best wideout on my board, so it was an easy choice. The WR10 from a season ago, he'll see a ton of targets from his old college pal, Justin Fields. I like Wilson more than some analysts, and I was pleased as punch to get him in Round 2.

Round 3

Fabs' Notes: I was hoping to get a solid running back or wide receiver in this round, and Cook was the best player on my board at those positions. This draft happened before he signed an extension with the Bills, so obviously I'm pretty happy about that. While I do expect touchdown regression (he scored 18 last year), I still like him as the top back in the Bills offensive attack.

Round 4

Fabs' Notes: I really wanted DK Metcalf, Xavier Worthy or Terry McLaurin in this round, but all were taken a few spots before I could get them. So, I audibled and went with the best player on my board at running back or wide receiver, Hubbard. Do I love the pick? No. After all, there's a chance he could be a one-year wonder ... but he should lead the Panthers in touches in 2025.

Round 5

Fabs' Notes: I have drafted Hunter in a few leagues so far, so why not get nuts and do it again? I wanted to have three wideouts in the first five rounds, and he was the best player left on my board. Based on what we're seeing in camp and the preseason, Hunter is looking like a starting wide receiver and a reserve cornerback. That could change, of course, but at this point I'm hoping Hunter gets more snaps on the offensive side of the football during this rookie year.

Round 6

Fabs' Notes: I had my eyes on Jauan Jennings in this round, but he was taken just a couple picks ahead of me. Sniped! I audibled and went with a tight end instead, in this case, Kelce. I do have T.J. Hockenson ranked ahead of him, but I already had Jefferson and had noticed that Jordan Addison was still available. So, in an effort to not have three Vikings (if I were able to land Addison in the next round), I took Taylor Swift's boyfriend in this round.

Round 7

Fabs' Notes: Success! I know Addison is suspended for the first three games, but I can replace him until he returns. A top-24 wide receiver from a season ago, I like Addison as the fourth receiver/flex starter on this roster. The Vikings have a very fantasy-friendly offense, so I don't mind having their top two wide receivers in a 14-team league that favors wideouts.

Round 8

Fabs' Notes: With four wide receivers, two running backs and a tight end on the roster, I was either going to take a quarterback or another running back in this round. I didn't love any of the backs, so I went with Murray. A mobile field general with the league's easiest schedule based on last season's fantasy points allowed data, Murray should have a strong campaign.

Round 9

Fabs' Notes: This will either be the worst pick of my draft, or it could be a value ... Judkins. I was texting my friends who have ties to the Browns, and literally no one has any idea when and if he will play this season. I find it hard to believe he won't play at all, so even if he misses half the year because of suspension, I could have Cleveland's starting running back down the stretch. This is not a pick for the weak at heart, but based on what else was on the board, I figured ... what the hell!

Round 10

Fabs' Notes: Things are getting thin at this point in the draft (as you can imagine), so I'm looking for the best players available. For me, that was Smith. Knowing he won't duplicate last season's totals but knowing he could play a big role in the Steelers passing game, I took a chance on the veteran pass catcher. Hopefully I can get top-15 tight end production from him in his reunion with OC Arthur Smith.

Round 11

Fabs' Notes: I've been trying to get Guerendo in all of my drafts, as I'm not confident that Christian McCaffrey will be able to remain healthy for a full 17 games. If I'm right, then I should get some starts from Guerendo in coach Kyle Shanahan's running-back friendly offense.

Round 12

Fabs' Notes: I thought I might get Wan'Dale Robinson in this round, but he went several spots ahead of me. So, looking to grab a young receiver in a solid offense, I went with Johnston. The addition of Keenan Allen hurts his ceiling in terms of target and opportunities in the Chargers pass attack. but Johnston was worth a flier as my fifth wideout.

Round 13

Fabs' Notes: I took Chuba Hubbard back in Round 5, and I saw little upside on my board at this late stage of the draft. So, I grabbed Dowdle as insurance (a fantasy handcuff) in case Hubbard gets hurt. The former Cowboy is my fifth (and final) running back in this draft.

Round 14

Fabs' Notes: I wanted to get a backup quarterback for Murray in this round, so I took Tagovailoa. There were other field generals I liked better, but they all had the same bye week as Murray. If he can avoid injuries, Tagovailoa should be a viable No. 2 fantasy option.

Round 15

Fabs' Notes: The options at this point in the draft are, well, kinda gross. I didn't really see any running back worth my time here, so I took a chance on Bech. While I'd have preferred his teammate, fellow rookie Dont'e Thornton, he had been picked in the previous round. So, Bech was a worthwhile dart throw and will enter the season as this team's sixth wideout.

Round 16

Fabs' Notes: I was eying Jalen Royals in this round, but he went two spots ahead of me. So, why not grab the Titans No. 2 wide receiver, Lockett? He's past his prime to be sure, but Elic Ayomanor was gone and it's Round 16! He might be my first release for a free agent.


This article was originally published on www.si.com as 2025 Fantasy Football Expert League Draft Results.