11.01: Marvin Mims Jr., WR, DEN

11.02: Jerome Ford, RB, CLE

11.03: Caleb Williams, QB, CHI

11.04: T.J. Hockenson, TE, MIN

11.05: Mike Williams, WR, NYJ

11.06: JK Dobbins, RB. LAC

11.07: Matthew Stafford, QB, LAR

11.08: Brock Bowers, TE, LV

11.09: Romeo Doubs, WR, GB

11.10: Ty Chandler, RB. MIN

11.11: Justin Herbert, QB, LAC

11.12: Khalil Shakir, WR, BUF

12.01: Kirk Cousins, QB, ATL

12.02: Brandin Cooks, WR, DAL

12.03: Jahan Dotson, WR, WAS

12.04: Josh Downs, WR, IND

12.05: Joshua Palmer, WR, LAC

12.06: Chuba Hubbard, RB, CAR

12.07: Jaleel McLaughlin, RB, DEN

12.08: Dontayvion Wicks, RB, GB

12.09: Pat Freiermuth, TE, PIT

12.10: Rashod Bateman, WR, BAL

12.11: Darnell Mooney, WR, ATL

12.12: Baltimore Ravens Defense/Special Teams

13.01: Luke Musgrave, TE, GB

13.03: Chigoziem Okonkwo, TE, TEN

13.04: Gabe Davis, WR, JAX

13.05: Trevor Lawrence, QB, JAX

13.06: Rico Dowdle, RB, DAL

13.07: New York Jets Defense/Special Teams

13.08: Antonio Gibson, RB, NE

13.09: Hunter Henry, TE, NE

13.10: Tyrone Tracy, RB, NYG

13.11: Bucky Irving, RB, TB

13.12: Adonai Mitchell, WR, IND

As the draft enters the late rounds, it can be tempting to eschew a dart throw or depth addition to draft an “elite” kicker. But in the words of the great Admiral Ackbar, “It’s a trap!”

The difference last year between the No. 1 kicker (Brandon Aubrey of the Cowboys) and the No. 12 kicker (Dustin Hopkins of the Browns) was all of two fantasy points per game.

The pick is that much more curious when you consider the player selected—yes, Jake Moody plays for a prolific offense in San Francisco, but he attempted just 25 field goals all season long and barely finished inside the top 15 in fantasy points.

It’s simple. Do not draft a kicker before the last round. Ever.

After rolling the dice on Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels, it was important to draft a backup who offers some insurance for the ups and downs that come with being a rookie. Justin Herbert is just that sort of insurance, even with the questions surrounding the Chargers wide receivers. At least he will be if his foot injury isn’t a big deal.

Brandin Cooks’ first year in Dallas in 2023 was something of a disappointment, although he did find the end zone eight times. But the 30-year-old has a fistful of 1,000-yard seasons on his NFL resume, and he’s the No. 2 receiver for a Dallas team that could be throwing the ball a lot in 2024.

The selection of rookie running back Bucky Irving of the Buccaneers had as much to do with Rachaad White as it did Irving himself. The fourth-rounder has reportedly impressed so far in camp, and should White falter or get injured the Bucs showed last year they will ride a running back.