David Mendelson tweeted that fantasy drafters "are going to severely regret" selecting Jerome Ford ahead of Dylan Sampson, calling the rookie "the real deal." Mendelson’s stance relies on the expectation that Judkins’ looming suspension will vault Sampson into the primary role and that Sampson’s skill set will translate immediately in both the running and passing game. Because Sampson costs roughly 40 picks later than Ford, Mendelson believes the market has it backward and advises taking Sampson first in best-ball drafts.