Sean Koerner called Maye "another great flyer" for one-QB formats, saying waiver-wire safety covers the floor while the ceiling is enormous. He likened May’s potential to a Josh Allen breakout, citing dual-threat traits, expected increase in designed runs under McDaniels, and an upgraded receiving corps led by Stefon Diggs and rookie Kyle Williams. Koerner believes Maye could pop into the top five this season and cost a sixth-round pick next year, so now is the time to pounce.

Later in the show Koerner said Cam Miller is "the guy I'm watching very closely in preseason" because small-school quarterbacks can be hard to scout but often shine against vanilla defensive looks. Miller’s elite rushing profile should translate to big DFS slates where mobility is king, and Koerner believes managers can "make money on him in preseason" before the market corrects. With the Raiders likely to give him extended run while Geno Smith rests, Miller could post slate-breaking rushing totals at near-minimum DFS salaries.

Sean Koerner said Cam Miller is his favorite round-four dart throw because the rookie’s ADP is buried at QB68, giving drafters almost zero opportunity cost. Koerner noted Miller smashed North Dakota State’s single-season passing record, led the Bison to two FCS titles, and—most importantly for fantasy—brings "massive, massive rushing upside." The depth chart is encouraging as well: Geno Smith will start for the Raiders as long as he’s healthy, but Miller only has to beat out Aidan O’Connell (a holdover from the previous regime) for the backup job. If Smith misses time, Koerner expects Miller’s legs to generate usable fantasy scores, making him a cheap ceiling play in best-ball or deep season-long formats.

Sean Koerner believes Shedeur Sanders could end up starting Week 1 despite being a fifth-round pick, citing the Browns’ wide-open quarterback room where Joe Flacco might be cut and Kenny Pickett is already hurt. Koerner likened Sanders’ playing style to Jared Goff—a poised pocket passer rather than a runner—but said the college tape looked ‘pretty sharp’ and projects he could deliver fringe QB2 numbers (around QB24) if given starts. With no entrenched veteran, Koerner sees Cleveland giving Sanders a real opportunity in preseason to win the job.

Sean Koerner targeted Dillon Gabriel at QB42, pointing out that the Browns invested a third-round pick in him and therefore have every incentive to find out what they have. Koerner expects Joe Flacco may not even make the roster and Kenny Pickett is already injured, leaving only fifth-rounder Shador Sanders between Gabriel and snaps. At just 5-11 Gabriel reminds Koerner of Tua Tagovailoa—accurate, quick release, plus enough mobility to add fantasy points on the ground. Koerner estimated Gabriel needs only two or three starts to pay off his ADP and thinks three or more starts are well within reach given the shaky depth chart.

Sean Koerner agrees Prescott is overvalued, noting the veteran "doesn't really offer much rushing upside at all," which forces fantasy managers to rely on pure passing volume. While Koerner concedes Dallas may still throw plenty because the current RB room (Javonte Williams, Miles Sanders, day-three rookie Jaden Blue) lacks a true workhorse, he still ranks Prescott just QB25 for a brutal Week-1 matchup with Philadelphia—meaning drafters would need a second starter immediately. Koerner prefers gaining exposure to the Cowboys offense through CeeDee Lamb, George Pickens and Jake Ferguson rather than investing a mid-round pick in a quarterback who might live on the matchup streamer line all season.

Sean Koerner said Caleb Williams is his QB10 and called a finish inside the overall top-5 well within range. Koerner’s case hinges on three upgrades: 1) Ben Johnson taking over the scheme after coordinating Detroit’s top-10 passing attack; 2) a rebuilt interior line anchored by Joe Thuney and Drew Dalman that should slash last year’s league-worst sack totals; 3) better weapons— first-round TE Colston Loveland is already "turning heads," Luther Burden joins Rome Odunze and Keenan Allen, giving Williams four legitimate targets. Koerner added that Williams quietly cleared 30 rushing yards in nine games, providing the dual-threat profile fantasy breakouts are built on. Because last season’s QB16 finish came amid a mid-season coaching change, Koerner views that as the floor and is happily drafting Williams at the current QB13-14 price tag.

Sean Koerner recommended flat-out punting quarterback and scooping Anthony Richardson with a final pick. Koerner’s current Week 1 projections slot Richardson as QB12 if he starts, and reports on the shoulder suggest he is the favorite to open the season. Because his rushing grants instant QB1 upside, drafting Richardson carries massive asymmetrical reward: if he loses the job to Daniel Jones you cut him and stream, but if he wins it you just landed a potential league-breaker for nothing.

Sean Koerner called rookie Cam Ward the premier gamble once drafts move past QB24. Ward is locked in to start Week 1 for Tennessee, providing immediate playing-time floor, and Koerner loves his calm pocket demeanor that should translate even if it generates a few extra sacks. More importantly, Koerner compared Ward’s rushing upside to a prime Russell Wilson, expecting enough designed runs and scrambles to pad fantasy points. Paired with Brian Callahan—whose Cincinnati offenses consistently ranked near the top of the league in pass attempts—Ward could combine 30-plus throw games with 40-yard rushing spikes. That dual-threat profile gives Koerner the best floor/ceiling combo of any late-round quarterback.

Sean Koerner said Bryce Young is the only quarterback in the 20–24 range worth drafting as a flier. Over his final six games Young already produced a QB12 stretch while averaging 226 passing yards, 25 rushing yards, and 16 total TDs (11 passing, 5 rushing) in seven contests. That stretch shows legitimate weekly QB1 ceiling, and the added ground yardage separates him from pocket passers such as Stafford or Geno Smith. Koerner would grab Young as a second QB and otherwise plan to stream, believing the sophomore’s upward career arc is the best late-round bet to stick in the QB1 conversation.

Sean Koerner encouraged fantasy managers to scoop up J.J. McCarthy at his 139 overall ADP (QB19) because the situation screams upside. Koerner reminded listeners that every quarterback Kevin O’Connell has touched—Kirk Cousins, Nick Mullins, Josh Dobbs, and last season Sam Darnold—has delivered a career-best fantasy year in this system. McCarthy, finally healthy after a red-shirt rookie year, gets to throw to Justin Jefferson, Jordan Addison, and T.J. Hockenson while bringing more rushing juice than Darnold ever offered. Although camp reports have been uneven, Koerner is fine embracing the volatility: the floor is low, but the ceiling is legitimate top-10 given the pass-catching firepower and built-in scrambling production. In 1QB formats McCarthy is a free bench lottery ticket; in superflex or best-ball he’s the perfect late-round swing that can unlock weekly spike weeks if/when he gets comfortable.

Sean Koerner named Caleb Williams his favorite value climber, ranking him QB10 while he’s drafted around QB13-14. Koerner sees legitimate top-five upside under new head coach Ben Johnson—architect of Detroit’s prolific offense—behind an upgraded Bears line and with added weapons, including rookie tight end Colson Loveland. Even amid last year’s chaos Williams still finished QB16, which Koerner views as his floor; with Johnson’s scheme emphasizing play-action explosives and easy first-read throws, Williams could vault into elite fantasy territory at a mid-QB2 cost.

Sean Koerner expects C.J. Stroud to rebound from last year’s drop to 219 passing yards and 1.2 TDs per game. New coordinator Nick Cayley brings a McVay-style spread attack, and Houston added Christian Kirk plus rookie Jaden Higgins to flank Nico Collins, giving Stroud the reliable middle-field target he lacked. Injuries to Joe Mixon and an aging Nick Chubb could force the Texans to throw more, while a still-porous offensive line may inflate Stroud’s scramble count the way it once did for peak Russell Wilson. Koerner sits right with market at QB18 but views 250-plus yards and low-end QB1 finishes as well within reach if volume and rushing bump offset protection issues.

Sean Koerner called Jordan Love a screaming buy-low at his current QB17 price. He reminded listeners that Love still finished 16th in fantasy points per game last year even though Green Bay ranked among the league’s most run-heavy offenses. Koerner expects a sharp pass-rate spike because Josh Jacobs logged 300+ carries and is now more likely to miss a couple weeks, backup Marshawn Lloyd is already banged up, and the Packers finally spent a first-rounder on wideout Matthew Golden. With better health from Christian Watson, added YAC help in Savion Williams, and a friendlier game script after last season’s near-perfect record in neutral situations, Koerner moved Love up to QB15 in his ranks and is comfortable starting him Week 1 while aiming for a 280-yards, 30-TD outcome that would smash his ADP.

Sean Koerner likes Love as a value because he still finished QB16 in points per game while Green Bay was ultra run heavy behind 300-carry Josh Jacobs. Koerner expects a higher pass rate in 2025—both natural progression and the possibility of Jacobs or injured backup Marshawn Lloyd missing games push the offense toward Love. Layering extra attempts onto an already efficient passer makes Koerner bullish on Love smashing his late-round ADP.

Sean Koerner projects the Lions to score 7.5 fewer points per game without Ben Johnson and with more outdoor dates, which slashes Goff’s touchdown expectation. Koerner views Goff as a durability play, not a ceiling play—comparing the situation to Goff’s post-Rams fall to mediocrity. In single-QB leagues he’d rather chase upside elsewhere, reserving Goff for superflex builds where a steady but unspectacular QB2 is acceptable.

Sean Koerner grabbed Graham Mertz as another QB68 lottery ticket. The sixth-round pick would only need to outperform Davis Mills in preseason to become C.J. Stroud’s primary backup. Koerner acknowledged it’s a long shot but pointed out that Mertz showed "decent film" in college and shares roughly the same probability of seeing the field as any other passer left on the board. With Kyle McCord still recovering from an ACL tear, Mertz’s path to the QB2 role is actually cleaner than it looks, making him a no-risk bench stash in formats where every startable quarterback matters.

Selecting Cam Miller at QB68, Sean Koerner explained that although Miller may not attempt a pass this year, the only obstacles between the rookie and the Raiders’ backup job are 33-year-old Geno Smith and day-three holdover Aidan O’Connell. If Geno misses time, Miller could enter a low-volume but fantasy-friendly system under Antonio Pierce. With an almost free draft cost, Koerner views Miller as a no-risk stash in superflex or best-ball formats where any spot start has value.

Sean Koerner labeled Jaxson Dart his top rookie sleeper, noting that while Cam Ward and Tyler Shuck may start earlier, Dart’s Josh Allen-like rushing profile gives him the highest ceiling once he takes over for the Giants. Koerner expects Dart to inherit a talented supporting cast headlined by Malik Nabers and thinks the coaching staff will eventually prioritize Dart’s explosive legs, making him a league-winning bench stash for managers who can wait until mid-season.

Sean Koerner targeted Jaxson Dart as a high-ceiling stash. He concedes Russell Wilson will start Week 1 and Jameis Winston would be the short-term injury replacement, but expects Brian Daboll to pivot to Dart by mid-season to evaluate the rookie. Koerner highlighted Dart’s "massive rushing upside"—a critical fantasy cheat code—and the presence of rookie playmaker Malik Nabers as immediate support. Even acknowledging Dart’s raw passing profile coming out of Ole Miss, Koerner thinks 10+ starts are within reach, making QB33 ADP a worthwhile swing for managers willing to wait for a potential late-season dual-threat spark.

Sean Koerner said Cam Ward is the only rookie signal-caller he is confidently projecting to start every game he’s healthy for Tennessee. Ward’s backup, Will Levis, has already suffered a season-ending injury, removing any real competition. Koerner likes Ward’s calm pocket presence, sees legitimate rushing juice, and even compared him to a "smaller Daunte Culpepper" for stylistic context. With new head coach Brian Callahan willing to lean pass-heavy, Koerner believes Ward’s ADP of QB25 is essentially his median outcome and gives him the highest floor in the class while still carrying top-20 upside if the young receiver room sorts itself out.

Sean Koerner noted that books finally seem to have cooled on John Harbaugh’s legendary preseason winning streak. After two summers where Baltimore laid numbers as high as ‑6.5 in what Koerner graded as even matchups, early 2025 lines have drifted back toward pick’em. Koerner is ready to fire on the Ravens again when the spread is sensible (roughly PK to ‑3) because the franchise still sports one of the deepest 90-man rosters and a live kicker competition that should keep Harbaugh chasing points with plenty of field-goal attempts. With public fatigue softening the price, he believes Baltimore could once again be the most profitable side on the August board.

Sean Koerner said scrambling quarterbacks like Tyler Huntley are even more valuable in August than in the regular season. With backup offensive lines and replacement-level receivers, pocket passers stall while mobile QBs can manufacture offense—the scramble is already the highest-EPA play and it is even deadlier against third-string defenders. Koerner bumps Ravens power ratings whenever Huntley is expected to log extended snaps and looks to bet overs or second-half sides on teams that roster similar backups (he name-checked Dorian Thompson-Robinson) because those players can erase deficits and cash overs almost single-handedly.

Sean Koerner explained a two-step preseason strategy built around Andy Reid’s predictable habit of pulling starters after one scoring drive. Reid often tells the media Mahomes will play an entire half, "but he’s lying," Koerner said. The Chiefs open the game aggressively, script a touchdown, and immediately park Mahomes on the bench. Koerner illustrated the edge with a past Cardinals matchup where he hammered Kansas City –1.5 in the first quarter, then live-bet Arizona as soon as the TD went on the board. He advised listeners to replicate the plan any time Reid promises extended run: lay the early points with the Chiefs, then pivot to the opponent (or under) once the broadcast shows Mahomes unstrapping his helmet on the sideline.

Sean Koerner lumped Zach Wilson into the same profitable preseason bucket as Mac Jones. While Wilson is often mocked for his regular-season tape, Koerner pointed out that he suddenly looks competent when the opposition is made up of future practice-squad cornerbacks and vanilla pass-rush packages. Because the market still prices Wilson like the flawed starter we saw on Sundays, Koerner sees value in betting overs on Wilson’s passing props and backing his team in quarters where he is scheduled to play. The key, he said, is matching the quarterback’s snap window to the caliber of defenders on the other side—an exercise that makes Wilson’s athleticism and NFL arm a meaningful edge once August rolls around.

Sean Koerner said Mac Jones is a sneaky weapon for preseason betting and DFS despite the criticism he receives once the real games start. Koerner argued that in August the talent gap between Jones and the third- and fourth-string defenders he will face is massive. That mismatch showed up last summer when Jones posted what Koerner called "a really good preseason," leading efficient touchdown drives against vanilla coverages. Because New England (or whichever unit Jones runs with) will often be the only offense on the field piloted by a quarterback who has multiple NFL starts, Koerner likes taking Jones’ player-prop overs and backing his side in first-half and in-game markets. The entire edge, Koerner stressed, comes from understanding quarterback rotations and projecting that Jones will log snaps against backups who would struggle to make a 53-man roster.

Sean Koerner said the Chargers are the side to back for the first 30 minutes. Los Angeles will roll out Trey Lance for the entire opening half and let a wave of rookies—WRs Amerian Hampton and Trey Harris plus defensive linemen Jemari Caldwell and Kyle Kinnard—log real snaps. Detroit is sitting almost every projected starter and even most rookies, leaving Hendon Hooker to work behind a backup line that allowed him to be sacked at a high rate in last year’s preseason. Koerner expects Kinnard to collapse the pocket early and sees the Bolts controlling both trenches. Because Hall-of-Fame games tend to be low scoring, he prefers taking Chargers +0.5 in the first-half spread at anything better than –120 rather than the moneyline, which removes the benefit of cashing a tied half.

Sean Koerner agreed Herbert is overpriced and pegged him as a high-floor, low-ceiling option best reserved for two-QB or super-flex formats. Koerner highlighted that Herbert managed a top-12 fantasy week only 44% of the time last season (14th among QBs) and failed to record a single top-5 finish, evidence the ceiling lags behind peers. He would not consider Herbert until he falls outside the top-14 quarterbacks, citing a massive mid-tier where 8–10 other passers offer comparable upside. Koerner’s tier-based draft plan treats this ADP pocket as a “no-fly zone” in 1-QB leagues; managers can wait and snag similar floor/ceiling combos later. The looming Greg Roman ground-and-pound scheme, rookie-heavy pass-catcher group, and Herbert’s modest rushing usage all reinforce the capped upside in Koerner’s projections.

Sean Koerner projected Kyler Murray for 21 passing touchdowns—the exact total he logged last year—but said a healthy offseason and improved chemistry with Marvin Harrison Jr. could unlock a true top-five outcome. Murray has told reporters he feels healthier and plans to run more early in the year, a huge fantasy lever given his career 32–38 rushing yards per game. If the Harrison deep-ball connection coalesces and Trey McBride continues his ascent as an elite intermediate target, Koerner sees a realistic path to 4,000 combined yards and 30 total TDs. He will gladly draft Murray when he slips outside the top-10 quarterbacks because the dual-threat profile offers weekly rushing floor and an unexplored passing ceiling.

Sean Koerner called Brock Purdy a high-floor but low-ceiling option who is overpriced when he sneaks inside the QB10 range. Purdy’s 9.0 career yards per attempt masks fragile volume; San Francisco keeps pass attempts in check and now loses Deebo Samuel while Brandon Aiyuk may not suit up until Week 5. Although Koerner welcomed last year’s surprise 300 rushing yards and five TDs, he reminded listeners that Purdy still needs his weapons healthy and Kyle Shanahan’s machine-like efficiency to post spike weeks. He already ranks Purdy QB16 for a Week 1 trip to Seattle, illustrating how stream-able the spot is. With the league’s easiest schedule likely pushing the 49ers into even more run-heavy scripts, Koerner prefers drafting 49er skill players and grabbing a cheaper, matchup-based quarterback later.

Sean Koerner doubled down on fading Justin Fields inside the positional top-10, arguing the market is treating him like last year’s Anthony Richardson. Koerner said Fields’ job security is fine—Tyrod Taylor only plays if an injury forces the issue—but that very rushing volume making him attractive also raises the injury risk. Outside of Garrett Wilson the Jets have "nobody else," so defenses can crowd the box and force Fields to throw into tight windows. Paying a top-10 price in what Koerner calls the single-QB dead zone means passing on scarce RB/WR/TE starters when similar dual-threat upside (Bo Nix, Caleb Williams) is available rounds later. He is content to rank Fields QB12 and let someone else absorb the downside tied to limited weapons, a fragile play style, and the perennial sadness of New York football.

Sean Koerner cautioned drafters against paying the rising price tag for Justin Fields, who is now sneaking inside the positional top-10 in some drafts. Koerner projects Fields’ job security as solid – Tyrod Taylor looms but offers no reason for the Jets to switch unless Fields is hurt – yet sees multiple red flags at current cost. Fields’ career averages sit at just 175 passing yards and 55 rushing yards per start, a profile that demands heavy rushing to stay fantasy-viable and therefore increases injury risk. New York’s pass-catching cupboard is bare beyond Garrett Wilson, further limiting ceiling. Koerner still ranks Fields QB12 assuming a full season, but with a run-first play style, limited weapons and elevated ADP he’d rather wait and grab a cheaper upside option later in the draft mix.

Sean Koerner pegged Bo Nix as a rock-solid low-end QB1, ranking him QB8-QB9 and calling his floor "extremely high" thanks to dual-threat production. Nix finished his rookie year as a top-10 fantasy quarterback with 3,784 passing yards, 29 TDs, 12 INTs and 430 rushing yards on 150 carries. He logged 10 games of 20-plus rushing yards, giving managers a weekly cushion. Koerner doubts true top-three upside because Denver’s defense is stout enough to avoid shoot-outs, capping drop-backs. Still, he outlined a believable path to top-five fantasy output: Evan Engram’s arrival at tight end, Marvin Mims’ strong finish, rookie Pat Bryant’s potential emergence and pass-catching back RJ Harvey all add weapons beyond Courtland Sutton. If one or two of those pieces hit, Nix’s passing volume could rise just enough to pair 4,000-plus combined yards with 30 total TDs. Koerner is comfortable selecting Nix in the late-sixth or later but prefers to let him slide given an ADP of 64. He believes the rushing floor keeps Nix from ever falling outside the top-15 even in a down year, making him an attractive anchor for drafters who bypass the early-round elites.

Sean Koerner projected Patrick Mahomes to bounce back to roughly 260–265 passing yards per game—up from last year’s 245 but well short of his 309-yards-per-game peak. The main catalysts he cited were a full season of Hollywood Brown as a true deep threat, Xavier Worthy’s Year-2 leap, and the possibility that Rashee Rice avoids a lengthy suspension. Koerner still tempered expectations, pointing to Travis Kelce’s age-related decline, Kansas City’s recent shift toward slower, methodical drives, and Mahomes’ limited rushing production as reasons the overall ceiling is lower than the dual-threat elites. He ranks Mahomes QB7, a solid pick in the early-fifth once the top-six are gone, but emphasized that the Chiefs’ current offensive philosophy caps his weekly spike-week potential compared to names like Lamar Jackson or Josh Allen.

Sean Koerner advised passing on Baker Mayfield anywhere near his current QB6-QB7 ADP, calling 2024 a textbook sell-high scenario. Koerner reminded listeners that Mayfield’s 265 passing yards and 2.4 passing TDs per game last season obliterated his previous career bests (240 yards and 1.9 TDs back in his rookie year), and his 22 rushing yards per game—nearly 400 on the year—doubled his old high-water mark. He labeled those numbers a clear outlier fueled by one season of OC Liam Coen, who boosted Tampa’s scoring from 20.5 to 29.5 points per game before departing for Jacksonville. With Coen gone, Mike Evans entering age-32, Chris Godwin rehabbing yet another injury, and a rookie Emeka Egbuka replacing some of the target volume, Koerner believes Mayfield’s floor is closer to mid-QB2 territory (QB13-QB15). Drafting him inside the top-50 overall means forgoing scarce RB/WR value, and Koerner would rather chase cheaper upside later while still targeting ancillary Bucs like Evans or Egbuka at the right price.

Sean Koerner argued Joe Burrow remains a high-floor, high-ceiling option despite lacking rushing juice. Cincinnati led the NFL with a 12% pass rate over expected—nearly double Kansas City—so Burrow’s volume is bankable. The Bengals defense surrendered the seventh-most points last year and could be even worse if Trey Hendrickson’s contract standoff lingers, guaranteeing shoot-outs. With both Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins healthy (Higgins missed time in 2024), Burrow averaged 24.1 fantasy points, which would have ranked second. Koerner slots Burrow as his QB5 and is willing to draft him at current 39.0 ADP before heading into what he calls the quarterback dead zone.

Sean Koerner said Jalen Hurts is set up for a textbook positive-regression year as a passer while retaining his nuclear rushing upside. Koerner bumped Hurts’ projection to 27.5 pass attempts and roughly 3,200 yards after last season’s 24.1 attempts and 1,930 yards, noting 2023 was artificially deflated by a dominant 2,000-yard Saquon Barkley rushing campaign that shortened drives and locked Philadelphia into run-heavy scripts. He added that A.J. Brown, DeVonta Smith, and Dallas Goedert logged only 79 snaps together, suppressing efficiency that should normalize if the trio stays healthier. With the league refusing to ban the Tush Push, Koerner still pencils Hurts in for 11–12 rushing TDs, giving him both a safe weekly floor and top-overall ceiling. He ranks Hurts QB4 but views him as a slam-dunk pick when he slips into the late third or early fourth round of season-long drafts.

Sean Koerner projected inevitable touchdown regression for Lamar Jackson after last year’s 41-4 TD-INT masterpiece but still slotted him inside his own top tier with Josh Allen. Koerner’s median line is 28.5 passing TDs, 7.5 INTs and another near-1,000 rushing-yard season— numbers that remain "elite with massive rushing upside" because nothing in Baltimore’s setup changed: Todd Monken’s scheme, Derrick Henry’s gravity, and Jackson’s prime athletic window. While he doubts Jackson can repeat 2024’s historic efficiency, Koerner sees virtually no scenario where a healthy Jackson falls out of the weekly top-5, making him worth an early pick whenever the draft room lets him slide after Allen.

Sean Koerner called Rashid Shaheed the quintessential late-round dart at WR 54. Before a Week-6 season-ending injury, Shaheed ranked 22nd in best-ball points per game by simply converting a handful of targets into long touchdowns. Koerner sees no reason that formula changes in 2026: Shaheed remains the Saints’ fastest weapon, and his sporadic usage is perfect for formats that automatically plug spike weeks into the lineup. At his current cost, one or two 25-point explosions easily pay off the investment while any extra volume under Kellen Moore would be pure gravy.

Sean Koerner highlighted Darnell Mooney as his favorite pick in the WR 45 range. Mooney posted a quietly useful floor last season, finishing inside the weekly top-30 in 44 % of games (35th-best rate league-wide) despite limited deep targets. Koerner expects new quarterback Michael Penix Jr.—whose 14 % deep-ball rate nearly doubles Kirk Cousins’ 7 %—to change that immediately. Because Mooney was Atlanta’s primary down-field option in 2025, Koerner projects a surge in spike weeks without sacrificing the bankable floor. He wants Mooney to round out wide-receiver depth before the player pool drops into pure darts beyond WR 55.

Sean Koerner compared Travis Hunter to Shohei Ohtani, noting Hunter won the top collegiate awards at both wide receiver and cornerback last year and ‘apparently never gets tired.’ Koerner believes playing offense and defense simultaneously sharpens Hunter’s understanding of route concepts—making him more dangerous on each snap. With an ADP drifting between WR 25 and 30 thanks to social-media nit-picking, Koerner sees a unique physical outlier who could demolish that price once the public realizes the dual-role is a feature, not a bug. He is stashing Hunter everywhere before the highlight reels push the rookie into the fourth round.

Sean Koerner said Jamison Williams is the prototypical boom-bust receiver he chases in best-ball tournaments. Williams finally logged a full NFL season in Year 3 and still finished 18th in Best-Ball Points Added per game despite two outings below one fantasy point. Koerner noted those zeros do not matter when you automatically get the spike weeks that come from Williams’ 4.3 speed and steady diet of down-field targets. With Ben Johnson gone, Koerner expects Detroit’s defense to regress and force more pass-heavy scripts, opening a path for Williams’ target share to grow. Because the market lets him fall to WR 25, Koerner sees plenty of cushion and a very real scenario where Williams sneaks into the overall top-10 at the position.

Sean Koerner pegged Isaac Guerendo as the backup to stash in San Francisco, calling him the most logical "next man up" if Christian McCaffrey’s notorious soft-tissue issues resurface. Guerendo finished 2025 with the eighth-most Best-Ball Points Added per game during the stretch he replaced McCaffrey, then tested out with the second-best athletic score at the Combine in the past 37 years. Koerner reminded listeners that Kyle Shanahan historically hands the full workload to whichever runner tops the depth chart—think Elijah Mitchell and Jordan Mason in previous seasons—making the No. 2 slot extremely valuable. The 49ers already shipped Mason elsewhere and let Elijah Mitchell walk, leaving only fifth-round rookie Jordan James and long-shot Israel Abanikanda as true competition. Koerner is monitoring camp reports, but right now he is sprinkling late-round Guerendo shares into tournament builds, betting that even 8-10 starts behind San Francisco’s zone-blocking scheme would produce league-winning spike weeks.

Sean Koerner highlighted Jahmyr Gibbs as a rare first-round running back whose ceiling actually expands if his backfield mate goes down. Koerner noted that most early picks—Saquon Barkley, Derrick Henry, etc.—cannot add meaningful value when their backups get hurt, but Gibbs could hit an even higher gear if David Montgomery misses time. The new coaching staff might also scrap last year’s near 50-50 split and simply ride Gibbs, handing him a higher percentage of goal-line work. Koerner called that combination of existing first-round floor plus contingent workload spike "clear RB1 overall" upside. Because drafters need a specific slot to land Gibbs while Montgomery is available later, Koerner is comfortable paying full freight, reasoning that Gibbs’s profile offers more room to beat ADP than almost any other top-five back in best ball tournaments.

Sean Koerner defended drafting David Montgomery around RB24 even after Ben Johnson’s departure and fears of a larger Jahmyr Gibbs workload. Montgomery posted the fourth-highest rate of top-24 weekly finishes last season despite Gibbs playing all 17 games, illustrating a rock-solid floor that stems from goal-line dominance. Koerner stressed that the true ceiling case never surfaced—if Gibbs misses time, Montgomery projects as a top-5 option. He conceded the Lions offense may regress but countered that a healthier defense could keep game scripts positive, preserving red-zone opportunities. At cost, Montgomery embodies Koerner’s preferred archetype: a back who delivers startable scores most weeks yet still boasts injury-contingent tournament-winning upside.

Sean Koerner continues to hammer James Conner at his RB20 ADP, calling the veteran the safest play in what he dubs the “frozen-pond” running-back tier. Conner finished 14th in Best-Ball Points Added per game last season and missed only the meaningless Week 18 finale, debunking the narrative that he’s perpetually unavailable. Koerner argued Conner merely hits the positional median of 2–3 missed games per year while offering proven weekly ceiling in an offense that returns Kyler Murray and upgraded its line. Age (30) is the lone red flag, but Koerner sees fewer question marks than with similarly priced backs coming off role changes or committee uncertainty. He is comfortable drafting Conner as an every-week RB2 and letting the rest of the room chase flashier but riskier profiles.