Who Should I Draft with the 7th Pick in Fantasy Football? - Bleacher Nation (2024)

It’s a special time of the year as you begin to prep for your fantasy football draft! The NFL regular season is just a few weeks away and you are getting ready to draft a dominant team. Who should you take if you have the number 7 pick? Let’s look at some options and don’t forget to visit 4for4 for the most accurate rankings and projections.

Options at No. 7 in Your Fantasy Draft

Is number 7 the greatest place in the world to draft? No, but you can make the most of it. Players like McCaffrey, Lamb, Hill, Hall, and Robinson will most likely be gone. That doesn’t mean there aren’t solid options to build your team.

Justin Jefferson – WR (Vikings)

Justin Jefferson is healthy and will be catching passes from Sam Darnold all season long after finding out JJ McCarthy is out for the year. Jefferson is a dominant talent and had over 1,000 yards in 2023 despite playing just 10 games. This was after a 2022 season in which he led the NFL in receptions with 128 and yards with 1,809. Jefferson will be the focus of the Vikings’ offense and should bring fantasy owners tons of points in 2024.

Garrett Wilson – WR (Jets)

Even with a mess of a situation at quarterback, Garrett Wilson had 95 receptions for 1,042 yards in 2023. Aaron Rodgers is back from an achilles injury and Wilson looks like he is ready to explode in his third season. The talented wideout was the Offensive Rookie of the Year in 2022 and will be Rodgers’ top target for a Jets squad with high expectations.

Jahmyr Gibbs – RB (Lions)

Jahmyr Gibbs had a productive rookie campaign showing he is a major threat in the rushing and passing game. On the ground, he had 945 yards and 10 touchdowns. As a receiver, he caught 52 passes. Gibbs averaged just over 10 carries a game in 2023 and showed he has big play ability. In 2024, he should get more touches in a talented offense for the Lions.

Saquon Barkley – RB (Eagles)

Saquon Barkley joined the Eagles during the offseason and is now part of a dynamic backfield with Jalen Hurts. The two could be dangerous and Barkley hopes the team up can get him back to his 2022 numbers when he had 1,312 yards and 10 touchdowns. Barkley has caught at least 40 passes in 5 of his 6 seasons and has proven to be a threat when used in multiple ways.

Know Your Scoring Format

It is important to understand the scoring format of your fantasy football league because it will impact your fantasy football draft strategy. If you are in a PPR league, players earn one point for every reception along with points for yards and touchdowns. In a half-PPR league, they get a half-point for a reception. In standard scoring leagues, players can only earn points for yards and touchdowns.

Be Prepared for Your Draft

It is important to do your research before you draft. Create tiers of players and rank them. Create a cheat sheet that you can refer to so you will know who to pick if the player you want is selected before your draft position. You will not be able to build a great fantasy team by drafting randomly when the day comes.

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