Happy New Year, everyone! What better way to welcome in 2019 than a far-to-early look ahead to the 2019 fantasy football season?
As I’ve mentioned many times, we will be moving from ESPN to Fleaflicker. I am very excited about this move and in just a few weeks, when 2019 league creation opens, you all will finally get a taste of why I’ve been so excited.
With this move come some rule changes that should hopefully continue to make each year a better, more competitive season than the last. I talked about most of those changes in my End-of-Season Report last week, so I won’t go into them again.
Instead, I will remind everyone of their “draft pick draft” order and then get into keeper options, which is the purpose of this report.
This year’s draft pick selection order is:
1st selection: Cory Puffett
2nd selection: Stephen April
3rd selection: Adam Perez
4th selection: Evan Ash
5th selection: Will Massimini
6th selection: Danny Hatcher
7th selection: Andrew Perez
8th selection: Eric Meyer
9th selection: Brandon Saunders
10th selection: Anthony Battle
11th selection: William Battle
12th selection: Sean Kennedy
In the order they will chose their 1st round draft spots, here are this year’s keeper options and the rounds they will be protected through.
Note: As always, everyone may select one of their designated keeper options for free or trade with another owner in exchange for a keeper option or draft pick(s). This year, owners may also select an unowned player according to rules explained at the bottom of this post.
Cory Puffett
Player (Team, Pos.)
|
Round
|
Comments
|
Antonio Brown (Pit WR)
|
1st
|
1st round keeper in 2018
|
Jordan Howard (Chi RB)
|
2nd
| |
Emmanuel Sanders (Den WR)
|
4th
|
FA, AB drafted in 4th round
|
Dion Lewis (Ten RB)
|
5th
| |
Kerryon Johnson (Det RB)
|
8th
|
ABT* from WB, WB drafted in 8th round
|
Courtland Sutton (Den WR)
|
8th
|
FA, SA drafted in 14th round
|
Wil Lutz (NO K)
|
8th
|
FA, DH drafted in 15th round
|
Josh Adams (Phi RB)
|
8th
|
Undrafted FA
|
Alfred Blue (Hou RB)
|
8th
|
Undrafted FA
|
Nyheim Hines (Ind RB)
|
8th
|
Undrafted FA
|
Justin Jackson (LAC RB)
|
8th
|
Undrafted FA
|
Tyler Boyd (Cin WR)
|
8th
|
Undrafted FA
|
Dante Pettis (SF WR)
|
8th
|
Undrafted FA
|
Vance McDonald (Pit TE)
|
8th
|
Undrafted FA
|
Miami Dolphins D/ST
|
8th
|
Undrafted FA
|
Marlon Mack (Ind RB)
|
10th
| |
Derrius Guice (Was RB)
|
16th
|
Stephen April
Player (Team, Pos.)
|
Round
|
Comments
|
Julio Jones (Atl WR)
|
1st
|
ABT* from Adam P. << DH, DH drafted in 1st round
|
Davante Adams (GB WR)
|
2nd
| |
Mark Ingram II (NO RB)
|
5th
| |
Chris Carson (Sea RB)
|
6th
| |
Andrew Luck (Ind QB)
|
7th
| |
Julian Edelman (NE WR)
|
8th
| |
Phillip Lindsay (Den RB)
|
8th
|
ABT* from Adam P., Undrafted FA
|
Nick Chubb (Cle RB)
|
8th
|
FA, CP drafted in 11th round
|
Dak Prescott (Dal QB)
|
8th
|
FA, CP drafted in 14th round
|
Atlanta Falcons D/ST
|
8th
|
FA, Andrew P. drafted in 16th round
|
Baker Mayfield (Cle QB)
|
8th
|
Undrafted FA
|
DaeSean Hamilton (Den WR)
|
8th
|
Undrafted FA
|
Gerald Everett (LAR TE)
|
8th
|
Undrafted FA
|
Jeff Heuerman (Den TE)
|
8th
|
Undrafted FA
|
Indianapolis Colts D/ST
|
8th
|
Undrafted FA
|
Kansas City Chiefs D/ST
|
8th
|
Undrafted FA
|
Jason Myers (NYJ K)
|
8th
|
Undrafted FA
|
Jack Doyle (Ind TE)
|
9th
|
Adam Perez
Player (Team, Pos.)
|
Round
|
Comments
|
Ezekiel Elliott (Dal RB)
|
1st
|
ABT* from SA, 1st round keeper in 2018
|
Leonard Fournette (Jac RB)
|
1st
|
2nd round keeper in 2018
|
Zach Ertz (Phi TE)
|
3rd
| |
Josh Gordon (NE WR)
|
3rd
|
ABT* from SA, SA drafted in 3rd round
|
Allen Robinson (Chi WR)
|
4th
| |
Peyton Barber (TB RB)
|
5th
| |
Marquise Goodwin (SF WR)
|
6th
| |
Mitchell Trubisky (Chi QB)
|
8th
|
Undrafted FA
|
T.J. Yeldon (Jac RB)
|
8th
|
Undrafted FA
|
Keke Coutee (Hou WR)
|
8th
|
Undrafted FA
|
Chris Godwin (TB WR)
|
8th
|
Undrafted FA
|
New York Giants D/ST
|
8th
|
Undrafted FA
|
Patrick Mahomes (KC QB)
|
9th
| |
John Brown (Bal WR)
|
10th
| |
Greg Zuerlein (LAR K)
|
11th
|
Evan Ash
Player (Team, Pos.)
|
Round
|
Comments
|
Rob Gronkowski (NE TE)
|
2nd
| |
Doug Baldwin (Sea WR)
|
4th
| |
Tevin Coleman (Atl RB)
|
5th
| |
Marvin Jones Jr. (Det WR)
|
6th
| |
Adam Thielen (Min WR)
|
6th
|
8th round keeper in 2018
|
Tarik Cohen (Chi RB)
|
7th
| |
Mohamed Sanu (Atl WR)
|
8th
|
FA, AB drafted in 12th round
|
Lamar Jackson (Bal QB)
|
8th
|
Undrafted FA
|
Austin Ekeler (LAC RB)
|
8th
|
Undrafted FA
|
Spencer Ware (KC RB)
|
8th
|
Undrafted FA
|
Zach Zenner (Det RB)
|
8th
|
Undrafted FA
|
Josh Reynolds (LAR WR)
|
8th
|
Undrafted FA
|
C.J. Uzomah (Cin TE)
|
8th
|
Undrafted FA
|
Dallas Cowboys D/ST
|
8th
|
Undrafted FA
|
New York Jets D/ST
|
8th
|
Undrafted FA
|
Kirk Cousins (Min QB)
|
9th
| |
Baltimore Ravens D/ST
|
13th
| |
Harrison Butker (KC K)
|
15th
|
Will Massimini
Player (Team, Pos.)
|
Round
|
Comments
|
Dalvin Cook (Min RB)
|
1st
| |
T.Y. Hilton (Ind WR)
|
2nd
| |
Devonta Freeman (Atl RB)
|
2nd
|
4th round keeper in 2018
|
Jimmy Graham (GB TE)
|
5th
| |
Devin Funchess (Car WR)
|
6th
| |
Ben Roethlisberger (Pit QB)
|
7th
| |
Theo Riddick (Det RB)
|
8th
|
FA, BS drafted in 10th round
|
Stevan Ridley (Pit RB)
|
8th
|
Undrafted FA
|
Robert Foster (Buf WR)
|
8th
|
Undrafted FA
|
Taylor Gabriel (Chi WR)
|
8th
|
Undrafted FA
|
Adam Humphries (TB WR)
|
8th
|
Undrafted FA
|
Anthony Miller (Chi WR)
|
8th
|
Undrafted FA
|
Dede Westbrook (Jac WR)
|
8th
|
Undrafted FA
|
Ka’imi Fairbairn (Hou K)
|
8th
|
Undrafted FA
|
James White (NE RB)
|
10th
| |
James Conner (Pit RB)
|
14th
| |
Chicago Bears D/ST
|
15th
|
Danny Hatcher
Player (Team, Pos.)
|
Round
|
Comments
|
Michael Thomas (NO WR)
|
1st
|
ABT* from Adam P., Adam P. drafted in 1st round
|
Joe Mixon (Cin RB)
|
2nd
| |
DeAndre Hopkins (Hou WR)
|
2nd
|
4th round keeper in 2018
|
Kenyan Drake (Mia RB)
|
3rd
| |
Cam Newton (Car QB)
|
5th
| |
Rex Burkhead (NE RB)
|
6th
| |
Evan Engram (NYG TE)
|
7th
| |
Duke Johnson Jr. (Cle RB)
|
7th
|
FA, Adam P. drafted in 7th round
|
Alshon Jeffery (Phi WR)
|
8th
| |
Josh Doctson (Was WR)
|
8th
|
FA, SA drafted in 10th round
|
Philadelphia Eagles D/ST
|
8th
|
FA, SA drafted in 12th round
|
Latavius Murray (Min RB)
|
8th
|
FA, BS drafted in 13th round
|
Mason Crosby (GB K)
|
8th
|
FA, CP drafted in 15th round
|
Malcolm Brown (LAR RB)
|
8th
|
Undrafted FA
|
Jalen Richard (Oak RB)
|
8th
|
Undrafted FA
|
Matt Breida (SF RB)
|
9th
| |
David Njoku (Cle TE)
|
10th
|
Andrew Perez
Player (Team, Pos.)
|
Round
|
Comments
|
Le’Veon Bell (Pit RB)
|
1st
|
1st round keeper in 2018
|
Stefon Diggs (Min WR)
|
2nd
| |
Brandin Cooks (LAR WR)
|
3rd
| |
Greg Olsen (Car TE)
|
4th
| |
Marshawn Lynch (Oak RB)
|
5th
| |
Michael Crabtree (Bal WR)
|
6th
| |
Adrian Peterson (Was RB)
|
7th
| |
Jordy Nelson (Oak WR)
|
8th
| |
Minnesota Vikings D/ST
|
8th
|
FA, CP drafted in 13th round
|
Javorius Allen (Bal RB)
|
8th
|
Undrafted FA
|
Jaylen Samuels (Pit RB)
|
8th
|
Undrafted FA
|
Charcandrick West (KC RB)
|
8th
|
Undrafted FA
|
George Kittle (SF TE)
|
8th
|
Undrafted FA
|
Aldrick Rosas (NYG K)
|
8th
|
Undrafted FA
|
Matt Ryan (Atl QB)
|
10th
| |
Doug Martin (Oak RB)
|
11th
| |
DeVante Parker (Mia WR)
|
12th
| |
DeSean Jackson (TB WR)
|
13th
|
Eric Meyer
Player (Team, Pos.)
|
Round
|
Comments
|
Alvin Kamara (NO RB)
|
1st
| |
Travis Kelce (KC TE)
|
2nd
| |
David Johnson (Ari RB)
|
2nd
|
4th round keeper in 2018
|
Tyreek Hill (KC WR)
|
3rd
| |
Aaron Rodgers (GB QB)
|
5th
| |
Corey Davis (Ten WR)
|
6th
| |
Danny Amendola (Mia WR)
|
8th
|
FA, EA drafted in 12th round
|
New England Patriots D/ST
|
8th
|
FA, BS drafted in 15th round
|
Tennessee Titans D/ST
|
8th
|
FA, DH drafted in 16th round
|
Nick Foles (Phi QB)
|
8th
|
Undrafted FA
|
Jameis Winston (TB QB)
|
8th
|
Undrafted FA
|
Cameron Brate (TB TE)
|
8th
|
Undrafted FA
|
Brett Maher (Dal K)
|
8th
|
Undrafted FA
|
Sony Michel (NE RB)
|
9th
| |
Calvin Ridley (Atl WR)
|
12th
| |
Benjamin Watson (NO TE)
|
13th
|
Brandon Saunders
Player (Team, Pos.)
|
Round
|
Comments
|
Melvin Gordon (LAC RB)
|
1st
| |
Mike Evans (TB WR)
|
2nd
| |
Odell Beckham Jr. (NYG WR)
|
2nd
|
4th round keeper in 2018
|
Amari Cooper (Dal WR)
|
3rd
| |
Lamar Miller (Hou RB)
|
3rd
|
ABT* from CP, CP drafted in 3rd round
|
Chris Thompson (Was RB)
|
5th
| |
Trey Burton (Chi TE)
|
8th
| |
DJ Moore (Car WR)
|
8th
|
FA, EA drafted in 11th round
|
LeGarrette Blount (Det RB)
|
8th
|
FA, Adam P. drafted in 12th round
|
Matt Prater (Det K)
|
8th
|
FA, WM drafted in 16th round
|
Josh Allen (Buf QB)
|
8th
|
Undrafted FA
|
Wendell Smallwood (Phi RB)
|
8th
|
Undrafted FA
|
Buffalo Bills D/ST
|
8th
|
Undrafted FA
|
Washington Redskins D/ST
|
8th
|
Undrafted FA
|
Carson Wentz (Phi QB)
|
9th
| |
Sterling Shepard (NYG WR)
|
9th
|
ABT* from CP, CP drafted in 9th round
|
Anthony Battle
Player (Team, Pos.)
|
Round
|
Comments
|
A.J. Green (Cin WR)
|
1st
| |
Christian McCaffrey (Car RB)
|
2nd
| |
Larry Fitzgerald (Ari WR)
|
2nd
|
FA, 4th round keeper in 2018 for SK
|
Derrick Henry (Ten RB)
|
3rd
| |
Tom Brady (NE QB)
|
3rd
|
5th round keeper in 2018
|
Delanie Walker (Ten TE)
|
6th
| |
Jacksonville Jaguars D/ST
|
8th
| |
Jamaal Williams (GB RB)
|
8th
|
FA, EM drafted in 8th round
|
Kenny Stills (Mia WR)
|
8th
|
FA, DH drafted in 12th round
|
Mike Williams (LAC WR)
|
8th
|
FA, EA drafted in 14th round
|
Damien Williams (KC RB)
|
8th
|
Undrafted FA
|
Tre’Quan Smith (NO WR)
|
8th
|
Undrafted FA
|
Robby Anderson (NYJ WR)
|
10th
| |
Stephen Gostkowski (NE K)
|
11th
| |
Jared Goff (LAR QB)
|
13th
| |
Los Angeles Rams D/ST
|
14th
| |
Eric Ebron (Ind TE)
|
15th
| |
Adam Vinatieri (Ind K)
|
16th
|
William Battle
Player (Team, Pos.)
|
Round
|
Comments
|
Saquon Barkley (NYG RB)
|
1st
| |
Demaryius Thomas (Hou WR)
|
2nd
| |
Todd Gurley II (LAR RB)
|
2nd
|
4th round keeper in 2018
|
Russell Wilson (Sea QB)
|
3rd
| |
Golden Tate (Phi WR)
|
4th
|
ABT* from CP, CP drafted in 4th round
|
Jarvis Landry (Cle WR)
|
5th
| |
Kyle Rudolph (Min TE)
|
6th
| |
Robert Woods (LAR WR)
|
7th
| |
New Orleans Saints D/ST
|
8th
|
FA, Adam P. drafted in 14th round
|
John Kelly (LAR RB)
|
8th
|
Undrafted FA
|
Elijah McGuire (NYJ RB)
|
8th
|
Undrafted FA
|
Tyrell Williams (LAC WR)
|
8th
|
Undrafted FA
|
Chris Herndon (NYJ TE)
|
8th
|
Undrafted FA
|
Cody Parkey (Chi K)
|
8th
|
Undrafted FA
|
Philip Rivers (LAC QB)
|
9th
| |
Bilal Powell (NYJ RB)
|
11th
| |
Denver Broncos D/ST
|
15th
|
Sean Kennedy
Player (Team, Pos.)
|
Round
|
Comments
|
Keenan Allen (LAC WR)
|
1st
| |
LeSean McCoy (Buf RB)
|
2nd
| |
Alex Collins (Bal RB)
|
3rd
| |
JuJu Smith-Schuster (Pit WR)
|
5th
| |
Drew Brees (NO QB)
|
7th
| |
Tyler Lockett (Sea WR)
|
8th
|
FA, Adam P. drafted in 13th round
|
Colin Kaepernick (FA QB)
|
8th
|
Undrafted FA
|
Kalen Ballage (Mia RB)
|
8th
|
Undrafted FA
|
Gus Edwards (Bal RB)
|
8th
|
Undrafted FA
|
Chris Ivory (Buf RB)
|
8th
|
Undrafted FA
|
Green Bay Packers D/ST
|
8th
|
Undrafted FA
|
Will Fuller V (Hou WR)
|
9th
| |
Nelson Agholor (Phi WR)
|
10th
| |
Aaron Jones (GB RB)
|
11th
| |
Kenny Golladay (Det WR)
|
12th
| |
Justin Tucker (Bal K)
|
13th
| |
Houston Texans D/ST
|
14th
| |
Jared Cook (Oak TE)
|
16th
|
Unowned Players†
Player (Team, Pos.)
|
Round
|
Comments
|
Kareem Hunt (FA RB)
|
1st
|
FA, EA drafted in 1st round
|
Royce Freeman (Den RB)
|
3rd
|
FA, EA drafted in 3rd round
|
Jay Ajayi (Phi RB)
|
3rd
|
FA, WM drafted in 3rd round
|
Chris Hogan (NE WR)
|
4th
|
FA, SA drafted in 4th round
|
Alfred Morris (SF RB)
|
6th
|
FA, SK drafted in 6th round
|
Pierre Garçon (SF WR)
|
6th
|
FA, BS drafted in 6th round
|
Jamison Crowder (Was WR)
|
7th
|
FA, EM drafted in 7th round
|
Carlos Hyde (Jac RB)
|
7th
|
FA, BS drafted in 7th round
|
Cooper Kupp (LAR WR)
|
7th
|
FA, CP drafted in 7th round
|
Sammy Watkins (KC WR)
|
7th
|
FA, AB drafted in 7th round
|
Jordan Reed (Was TE)
|
8th
|
FA, CP drafted in 8th round
|
Rashaad Penny (Sea RB)
|
8th
|
FA, WM drafted in 8th round
|
Isaiah Crowell (NYJ RB)
|
8th
|
FA, SK drafted in 8th round
|
*ABT = Acquired by Trade
† Only unowned players drafted in or before the 8th round of the previous season are listed here, but any other active NFL player who was unowned at the end of the previous season is also available as an 8th round keeper. Unowned players may be picked up in exchange for $50 of a team’s FAAB for the upcoming season, subject to bidding by any other interested team(s).
-Cory Puffett