Ray Summerlin said he is happy to draft Drake London as early as pick 12 or 13—well ahead of ADP—because he views London as one of only two receivers (alongside A.J. Brown) whose combination of target share and ceiling justifies that reach. Summerlin joked that he must "force" himself to pass on London to avoid ending up with an outsized share, which highlights the confidence he has in London earning alpha volume in Atlanta’s offense.

Ray Summerlin called A.J. Brown a "firewall" at his current ADP, arguing drafters know exactly what they are buying: elite weekly upside with none of the usage uncertainty that plagues most second-round receivers. Summerlin admitted he has to throttle his own exposure or he would end up with 70 percent Brown across his portfolio, underscoring how comfortable he feels clicking Brown anywhere in the pick-12 to pick-20 range.

Ray Summerlin said he is perfectly comfortable drafting David Njoku ahead of higher-priced tight ends such as Mark Andrews in Best Ball drafts. Summerlin’s confidence hinges on simple math: Cleveland finished dead-last in passing touchdowns last year, a number he called "impossible to repeat." Even a jump to league-average scoring would give Njoku a meaningful red-zone boost on top of the healthy target share he already projects for. That touchdown regression plus Njoku’s ADP discount makes him a cheap path to weekly TE1 production.

Ray Summerlin warned drafters that Anthony Richardson carries two separate land-mines: durability and job security. Summerlin still expects Richardson to open the year under center for the Colts, but said he “would not bet on a full-season starter” because injuries and potential benchings remain in play. He compared the upside profile to Justin Fields—elite rushing juice that can break a weekly slate—yet emphasized that Fields projects for a sturdier workload. Summerlin’s takeaway was to price in the downside by pairing Richardson with a second, safer quarterback in Best Ball builds rather than assuming 17 starts.

Ray Summerlin called Anthony Richardson an ideal late QB for 20-round DraftKings best-ball contests. Summerlin likes the rushing ceiling and compared Richardson’s weekly upside to Justin Fields if both are starting. The difference, he cautioned, is that Richardson still faces competition for snaps and carries added injury downside, so drafters must accept a wider range of outcomes. In large-field formats where QB scoring spiked weeks win you money, Summerlin is willing to bet that Richardson’s explosive legs and red-zone usage create enough 25-plus point outings to justify the risk.

Ray Summerlin chose David Njoku over Dallas Goedert when the room forced a tight-end decision. Summerlin said he “felt much better” about Njoku because Cleveland will funnel more looks his way regardless of who is healthy, whereas Goedert’s weekly volume evaporates whenever A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith are both on the field. Njoku has already operated as the Browns’ primary red-zone target and Summerlin expects that to continue, calling him “a touchdown scorer you want in best ball.” In short: Njoku offers locked-in targets plus spike-week TD upside, while Goedert needs an injury to one of Philadelphia’s star receivers to pay off.

Ray Summerlin pushed back on the Jaylen Warren enthusiasm, pointing out that Warren actually regressed last season and may never be a confident start. Summerlin noted that Najee Harris became more explosive in 2024, which undercuts the argument that Warren will simply overtake the early-down role. He added that in managed leagues Warren’s profile is particularly shaky because drafters will struggle to know when to plug him in, and he warned that the much-hyped Caleb Johnson pick could leave both backs in a fantasy-unfriendly timeshare.

Ray Summerlin highlighted that with DeMarcus Robinson and Cooper Kupp no longer in Los Angeles, there is a glut of end-zone targets waiting for Davante Adams. Even if Puka Nacua keeps siphoning roughly 30% of overall looks, Sean McVay’s scheme historically funnels red-zone designs to its X receiver. Adams already owns one of the league’s best win-rate profiles inside the 10-yard line, and Summerlin expects the Rams’ tempo to give him a path to double-digit touchdowns. Grabbing Adams at the 3/4 turn provides both target-volume stability and premium TD equity for best-ball roster builds.

Ray Summerlin argued that the market has over-corrected on Rashee Rice. While drafters treat the looming suspension as if Rice will be a zeros across the board, Summerlin stressed that any absence is not injury-related, eliminating re-injury risk, and best-ball lineups replace those weeks with a bench score. He prefers Rice over rookie Xavier Worthy at current ADPs, noting that even a 6–8 game sample of Rice in Patrick Mahomes’ offense could outscore a full year of replacement-level options. Summerlin believes Rice is still being under-drafted relative to his likely high-efficiency target share once active.

Ray Summerlin pointed to Jeff Mueller’s medical notes that McCaffrey ditched last year’s sprint-heavy offseason—which triggered tendonitis— for a new program, and every training-camp report has been unanimously positive. Summerlin framed McCaffrey as a true binary asset: if he is active, the role and Kyle Shanahan’s usage make it almost impossible for him to fail. The 49ers’ schedule features multiple high-total matchups, further boosting ceiling outcomes. Summerlin concluded that at pick 8 you really only have to get one question right—"Is he on the field?"—and if the answer is yes, McCaffrey’s workload and touchdown equity deliver week-winning best-ball production.

Ray Summerlin flagged Jayden Reed as a potential late-round league winner after camp reports showed the Packers giving him snaps in two-wide sets. Summerlin noted that Reed might already be Green Bay’s best receiver, and Rich Hribar added that Reception Perception grades show Reed can win across the entire route tree—not just from the slot. With Christian Watson currently sidelined and rookie Matthew Golden still unproven, Reed’s path to every-down usage looks far clearer than expected, making him a sharp upside pick in the double-digit rounds of best-ball drafts.

Ray Summerlin said he is happily selecting Christian McCaffrey whenever the 49ers back slips to pick 7 or later in DraftKings’ $15 million best-ball contest. Summerlin acknowledged the obvious durability concerns but argued that McCaffrey’s week-tilting ceiling is unmatched and worth the gamble in a 150-entry portfolio. His logic: some rosters will inevitably bust, so using late-first draft capital on the one player who can single-handedly win an overall prize creates a payoff no other running back offers at that spot.