Although finding players with league-winning upside is an essential part of a successful fantasy draft, avoiding those who may end up having dismal seasons is equally important. The best drafters will mix in some upside picks with several players who have a high floor due to their age, skills and expected role. Let’s take a look at the safest picks in each round of 2022 Yahoo drafts, with an acknowledgment that I included running backs whenever possible due to the annual struggle to find safe picks at a position that is inherently full of risk.
Drafting Jefferson is the perfect recipe for sleeping easy at night.