Quarterbacks<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/span>\nAaron Rodgers<\/h2>\n
ESPN average draft position, or ADP:<\/strong>\u00a0 21.9 (QB1)
\nYahoo ADP:<\/strong>\u00a0 20.3 (QB1)
\nProjection:<\/strong>\u00a0 Early third round
\nCheesehead projection:<\/strong>\u00a0 First round<\/p>\nStraddling the line between loyalty and lunacy is that one person who reaches for Aaron Rodgers in the first round. Because there is always one. Rodgers is the consensus No. 1-ranked fantasy quarterback this year, so this person will get less slack than usual. But make no mistake, because it is still a mistake: a QB in the first round is always breaking a golden rule of drafting, and this year should be no exception.<\/span>\nRussell Wilson<\/h2>\n
ESPN ADP:<\/strong>\u00a0 58.8 (QB5)
\nYahoo ADP:<\/strong>\u00a0 52.5 (QB5)
\nProjection:<\/strong>\u00a0 Fifth round
\nCheesehead projection:<\/strong>\u00a0 Seventh round<\/p>\nIn the case of Fail Mary: The People vs. Seattle<\/em>, Russell Wilson is guilty by association. And that association will always deter his rankings among those proud but salty Packers fans. If there is anything that Wilson can bring to the table, it\u2019s consistency. He\u2019s remained a top 10 fantasy quarterback throughout his relatively short career (both in length and stature). Coming off a career-high in pass attempts and a career-low in rushing yards, a healthy Wilson will be be a value pick for those in need of a QB in the sixth or seventh round and a reach for those hoping the gates of hell open below CenturyLink Field in 2017.<\/span>\nScott Tolzien<\/h2>\n
ESPN ADP:<\/strong>\u00a0 N\/A
\nYahoo ADP: \u00a0<\/strong>N\/A
\nProjection:<\/strong>\u00a0 Undrafted
\nCheesehead projection:<\/strong>\u00a0 Undrafted<\/p>\nGiven his Badgers and<\/em> Packers background, you can\u2019t help but root for Scott Tolzien \u2014 but it can be cringe-worthy, because he\u2019s not a very good pro. The bulk of his NFL experience comes from a three-game run as Rodgers\u2019 replacement in 2013. Tolzien threw one touchdown pass and five interceptions en route to a 0-2-1 team record and a benching in deference to the corpse of Matt Flynn. Now in his second year with the Colts, Tolzien might start the season opener (and beyond?) due to an ongoing Andrew Luck shoulder injury. If you\u2019re desperate enough to draft Tolzien, this should be your primary reason:<\/p>\n![\"Scott](\"https:\/\/media.giphy.com\/media\/RYdJAcYWeikDK\/giphy.gif\")
GIPHY<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/span>\nBrett Favre<\/h2>\n
ESPN ADP:<\/strong>\u00a0 N\/A
\nYahoo ADP: \u00a0<\/strong>N\/A
\nProjection:<\/strong>\u00a0 Undrafted
\nCheesehead projection:<\/strong>\u00a0 12th round by your friend Ian<\/p>\nYo Ian, it was funny in 2011 but this joke is getting old.<\/span>\nRunning backs<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/span>\nMelvin Gordon<\/h2>\n
ESPN ADP:<\/strong>\u00a0 13.4 (RB5)
\nYahoo ADP: \u00a0<\/strong>10.4 (RB5)
\nProjection:<\/strong>\u00a0 Late first or early second round
\nCheesehead projection:<\/strong>\u00a0 First round<\/p>\nEach time Matt Lepay\u2019s \u201cFOUR\u2026 OH… EIGHT\u201d<\/a> call rings in a flashback tape, fantasy footballers wish they somehow could\u2019ve owned Melvin Gordon on that fall evening in 2014. Wherever the former Badger may land in your draft this year, it would be perverse to characterize it as a reach \u2014 Gordon evolved last year from a struggling, fumble-prone rookie to a bona fide every-down feature back for the Chargers. So congrats Cheeseheads, you\u2019re finally drafting someone where he deserves to go.<\/span>\nTy Montgomery<\/h3>\n
ESPN ADP:<\/strong>\u00a0 41.4 (RB16)
\nYahoo ADP:<\/strong>\u00a0 54.8 (RB18)
\nProjection:<\/strong>\u00a0 Fifth round
\nCheesehead projection:<\/strong>\u00a0 Third round<\/p>\nPPR leagues are where Ty Montgomery will especially earn his stripes as a running back, I mean receiver, I mean running back. In 2016, he exploded through gaps and constantly fell forward on his way to an outstanding 5.9 yards per carry, proving the productivity is going to be there. Make no mistake, he\u2019s still green \u2014 but Packers fans are gonna pair that with the gold and draft him early. If that person is you, be sure to grab rookie Jamaal Williams<\/strong> as a handcuff. And if it\u2019s not you, consider Williams in a late round anyway as he could wind up making you look like the league genius. His advantage over Montgomery? Years of experience actually playing running back.<\/span>\nEddie Lacy<\/h2>\n
ESPN ADP:<\/strong>\u00a0 89.9 (RB32)
\nYahoo ADP:<\/strong>\u00a0 80.9 (RB25)
\nProjection:<\/strong>\u00a0 Eighth round
\nCheesehead projection:<\/strong>\u00a0 10th round<\/p>\nEddie Lacy\u2019s heavily (keyword: heavily<\/em>) incentive-based contract with the Seattle Seahawks sort of typifies Wisconsin\u2019s love-hate relationship with the ex-Packer and his four-year journey with the team. Money talks, as Lacy passed his first two weigh-ins to achieve a five-figure bonus each time. He\u2019ll be competing for snaps with Thomas Rawls, whom Packers fans also don\u2019t care about. You might reach for Lacy if you had #FeastMode on your 2013 or \u201914 fantasy roster, slipped into a coma, and then came back to consciousnesses this summer (IAN, ARE YOU OK BUDDY?). Otherwise he\u2019ll be dropping down on local draft lists due to a cocktail of spite and ineffectiveness.<\/span>\nJames White<\/h2>\n
ESPN ADP:<\/strong>\u00a0 113.3 (RB40)
\nYahoo ADP:<\/strong>\u00a0 121.4 (RB46)
\nProjection:<\/strong>\u00a0 12th round
\nCheesehead projection:<\/strong>\u00a0 10th round<\/p>\nA beloved Badger who was robbed of Super Bowl LI MVP honors<\/a> in favor of an alleged \u201cGOAT,\u201d James White parlayed his 14 catches, 139 total yards and three touchdowns into a nice contract extension with the New England Patriots. ??? Bad news: he\u2019s still a member of Bill Belichick\u2019s historically turnstile backfield. Good news: both health-wise and production-wise, James is New England\u2019s most consistent option, especially given Julian Edelman\u2019s season-ending injury. Especially if you\u2019re in a PPR league, White is likely worth the juice in that late-draft squeeze.<\/span>\nWide receivers<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/span>\nJordy Nelson<\/h2>\n
ESPN ADP:<\/strong>\u00a0 9.1 (WR4)
\nYahoo ADP: \u00a0<\/strong>13.9 (WR6)
\nProjection:<\/strong>\u00a0 Late first or early second round
\nCheesehead projection:<\/strong>\u00a0 First round<\/p>\nThe fateful and clearly super-important preseason game two years ago<\/a> that saw Jordy Nelson clutching his knee had scarring effects for those who drafted him in the second round literally a week earlier (yeah, I\u2019m still mad). But by the end last season he had fully returned to his pre-injury self, and there\u2019s no reason to believe Nelson is not a top-flight fantasy WR entering 2017. Expect the same level of production and for the 32-year-old to be one of the very first wideouts off the board in Wisconsin leagues. Moral of the story: never schedule a draft in mid-August. Oh, and always eat your Jordy Farm Fresh Flakes<\/a>.<\/span>\nDavante Adams<\/h2>\n
ESPN ADP:<\/strong>\u00a0 46.6 (WR21)
\nYahoo ADP:<\/strong>\u00a0 42.5 (WR17)
\nProjection:<\/strong>\u00a0 Fourth round
\nCheesehead projection:<\/strong>\u00a0 Third round<\/p>\nDavante Adams and his butterfingers have been known to drive Packers fans up the wall, but his fantasy prospects are undeniable. Still only 24 and now solidified as the No. 2 receiver in one of the NFL\u2019s best air-raid offenses, he will be a hot commodity on draft day \u2014 and even hotter in the state of Wisconsin.<\/span>\nRandall Cobb<\/h2>\n
ESPN ADP:<\/strong>\u00a0 103.0 (WR39)
\nYahoo ADP:<\/strong>\u00a0 114.5 (WR40)
\nProjection:<\/strong>\u00a0 10th round
\nCheesehead projection: \u00a0<\/strong>Eighth round\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\nCreating separation and making defenders miss has been a chore for Randall Cobb the last couple years. Run-pass options and bubble screens now make up the majority of the 27-year-old\u2019s contribution to the Green Bay playbook. That said, while the touchdowns might not be there, Cobb is still a viable PPR play, receiving 6\u00bd targets per game last year despite the reduced effectiveness.<\/span>\nJeff Janis<\/h2>\n
ESPN ADP:<\/strong>\u00a0 N\/A
\nYahoo ADP: \u00a0<\/strong>N\/A
\nProjection:<\/strong>\u00a0 Not touched with a 10-foot pole
\nCheesehead projection: \u00a0<\/strong>Variable\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\nOur very own Tom Whitcomb<\/a> claims to know of a Jeff Janis third-round selection. That\u2019s dedicated Janis fandom, but it\u2019s year 4 of Janis in the green-and-gold and he\u2019s still competent enough to only run a fly route with a 50\/50 shot at actually touching the ball. His time might be up in Green Bay, as will your team\u2019s if he\u2019s your third- (or any-)rounder.<\/span>\nJared Abbrederis<\/h2>\n
ESPN ADP:<\/strong>\u00a0 N\/A
\nYahoo ADP: \u00a0<\/strong>N\/A
\nProjection:<\/strong>\u00a0 Undrafted
\nCheesehead projection: \u00a0<\/strong>Undrafted\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\nFor those that haven\u2019t followed Jared Abbrederis since his Green Bay exile, you can find him on the Detroit Lions\u2019 depth chart in a familiar position \u2014 fighting for a job. He\u2019s one of the many great examples of Wisconsin\u2019s walk-on rags-to-riches reputation, but in fantasy football it\u2019s not personal. It\u2019s business. Avoid him, excepting an avalanche of Lions wide receiver injuries.<\/span>\nTight ends<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/span>\nMartellus Bennett<\/h2>\n
ESPN ADP:<\/strong>\u00a0 89.0 (TE9)
\nYahoo ADP:<\/strong>\u00a0 72.9 (TE8)
\nProjection:<\/strong>\u00a0 Eighth round
\nCheesehead projection:<\/strong>\u00a0 Sixth round<\/p>\nMartellus Bennett is excellent at seam routes, red zone jump balls and \u201cstaying woke<\/a>.\u201d Taking a chance on him as a value tight end pick would be a \u201cwoke\u201d move for you. We saw the damage Bennett did as the primary TE in an explosive Chicago offense a few years back. To me, he\u2019s top 5 at the position in 2017. Target him, as if targeting a 6-foot-6 behemoth is difficult.<\/span>\nJared Cook<\/h2>\n
\nYahoo ADP:<\/strong>\u00a0 20.3 (QB1)
\nProjection:<\/strong>\u00a0 Early third round
\nCheesehead projection:<\/strong>\u00a0 First round<\/p>\n
Straddling the line between loyalty and lunacy is that one person who reaches for Aaron Rodgers in the first round. Because there is always one. Rodgers is the consensus No. 1-ranked fantasy quarterback this year, so this person will get less slack than usual. But make no mistake, because it is still a mistake: a QB in the first round is always breaking a golden rule of drafting, and this year should be no exception.<\/span>\n ESPN ADP:<\/strong>\u00a0 58.8 (QB5) In the case of Fail Mary: The People vs. Seattle<\/em>, Russell Wilson is guilty by association. And that association will always deter his rankings among those proud but salty Packers fans. If there is anything that Wilson can bring to the table, it\u2019s consistency. He\u2019s remained a top 10 fantasy quarterback throughout his relatively short career (both in length and stature). Coming off a career-high in pass attempts and a career-low in rushing yards, a healthy Wilson will be be a value pick for those in need of a QB in the sixth or seventh round and a reach for those hoping the gates of hell open below CenturyLink Field in 2017.<\/span>\n ESPN ADP:<\/strong>\u00a0 N\/A Given his Badgers and<\/em> Packers background, you can\u2019t help but root for Scott Tolzien \u2014 but it can be cringe-worthy, because he\u2019s not a very good pro. The bulk of his NFL experience comes from a three-game run as Rodgers\u2019 replacement in 2013. Tolzien threw one touchdown pass and five interceptions en route to a 0-2-1 team record and a benching in deference to the corpse of Matt Flynn. Now in his second year with the Colts, Tolzien might start the season opener (and beyond?) due to an ongoing Andrew Luck shoulder injury. If you\u2019re desperate enough to draft Tolzien, this should be your primary reason:<\/p>\n ESPN ADP:<\/strong>\u00a0 N\/A Yo Ian, it was funny in 2011 but this joke is getting old.<\/span>\n ESPN ADP:<\/strong>\u00a0 13.4 (RB5) Each time Matt Lepay\u2019s \u201cFOUR\u2026 OH… EIGHT\u201d<\/a> call rings in a flashback tape, fantasy footballers wish they somehow could\u2019ve owned Melvin Gordon on that fall evening in 2014. Wherever the former Badger may land in your draft this year, it would be perverse to characterize it as a reach \u2014 Gordon evolved last year from a struggling, fumble-prone rookie to a bona fide every-down feature back for the Chargers. So congrats Cheeseheads, you\u2019re finally drafting someone where he deserves to go.<\/span>\n ESPN ADP:<\/strong>\u00a0 41.4 (RB16) PPR leagues are where Ty Montgomery will especially earn his stripes as a running back, I mean receiver, I mean running back. In 2016, he exploded through gaps and constantly fell forward on his way to an outstanding 5.9 yards per carry, proving the productivity is going to be there. Make no mistake, he\u2019s still green \u2014 but Packers fans are gonna pair that with the gold and draft him early. If that person is you, be sure to grab rookie Jamaal Williams<\/strong> as a handcuff. And if it\u2019s not you, consider Williams in a late round anyway as he could wind up making you look like the league genius. His advantage over Montgomery? Years of experience actually playing running back.<\/span>\n ESPN ADP:<\/strong>\u00a0 89.9 (RB32) Eddie Lacy\u2019s heavily (keyword: heavily<\/em>) incentive-based contract with the Seattle Seahawks sort of typifies Wisconsin\u2019s love-hate relationship with the ex-Packer and his four-year journey with the team. Money talks, as Lacy passed his first two weigh-ins to achieve a five-figure bonus each time. He\u2019ll be competing for snaps with Thomas Rawls, whom Packers fans also don\u2019t care about. You might reach for Lacy if you had #FeastMode on your 2013 or \u201914 fantasy roster, slipped into a coma, and then came back to consciousnesses this summer (IAN, ARE YOU OK BUDDY?). Otherwise he\u2019ll be dropping down on local draft lists due to a cocktail of spite and ineffectiveness.<\/span>\n ESPN ADP:<\/strong>\u00a0 113.3 (RB40) A beloved Badger who was robbed of Super Bowl LI MVP honors<\/a> in favor of an alleged \u201cGOAT,\u201d James White parlayed his 14 catches, 139 total yards and three touchdowns into a nice contract extension with the New England Patriots. ??? Bad news: he\u2019s still a member of Bill Belichick\u2019s historically turnstile backfield. Good news: both health-wise and production-wise, James is New England\u2019s most consistent option, especially given Julian Edelman\u2019s season-ending injury. Especially if you\u2019re in a PPR league, White is likely worth the juice in that late-draft squeeze.<\/span>\n ESPN ADP:<\/strong>\u00a0 9.1 (WR4) The fateful and clearly super-important preseason game two years ago<\/a> that saw Jordy Nelson clutching his knee had scarring effects for those who drafted him in the second round literally a week earlier (yeah, I\u2019m still mad). But by the end last season he had fully returned to his pre-injury self, and there\u2019s no reason to believe Nelson is not a top-flight fantasy WR entering 2017. Expect the same level of production and for the 32-year-old to be one of the very first wideouts off the board in Wisconsin leagues. Moral of the story: never schedule a draft in mid-August. Oh, and always eat your Jordy Farm Fresh Flakes<\/a>.<\/span>\n ESPN ADP:<\/strong>\u00a0 46.6 (WR21) Davante Adams and his butterfingers have been known to drive Packers fans up the wall, but his fantasy prospects are undeniable. Still only 24 and now solidified as the No. 2 receiver in one of the NFL\u2019s best air-raid offenses, he will be a hot commodity on draft day \u2014 and even hotter in the state of Wisconsin.<\/span>\n ESPN ADP:<\/strong>\u00a0 103.0 (WR39) Creating separation and making defenders miss has been a chore for Randall Cobb the last couple years. Run-pass options and bubble screens now make up the majority of the 27-year-old\u2019s contribution to the Green Bay playbook. That said, while the touchdowns might not be there, Cobb is still a viable PPR play, receiving 6\u00bd targets per game last year despite the reduced effectiveness.<\/span>\n ESPN ADP:<\/strong>\u00a0 N\/A Our very own Tom Whitcomb<\/a> claims to know of a Jeff Janis third-round selection. That\u2019s dedicated Janis fandom, but it\u2019s year 4 of Janis in the green-and-gold and he\u2019s still competent enough to only run a fly route with a 50\/50 shot at actually touching the ball. His time might be up in Green Bay, as will your team\u2019s if he\u2019s your third- (or any-)rounder.<\/span>\n ESPN ADP:<\/strong>\u00a0 N\/A For those that haven\u2019t followed Jared Abbrederis since his Green Bay exile, you can find him on the Detroit Lions\u2019 depth chart in a familiar position \u2014 fighting for a job. He\u2019s one of the many great examples of Wisconsin\u2019s walk-on rags-to-riches reputation, but in fantasy football it\u2019s not personal. It\u2019s business. Avoid him, excepting an avalanche of Lions wide receiver injuries.<\/span>\n ESPN ADP:<\/strong>\u00a0 89.0 (TE9) Martellus Bennett is excellent at seam routes, red zone jump balls and \u201cstaying woke<\/a>.\u201d Taking a chance on him as a value tight end pick would be a \u201cwoke\u201d move for you. We saw the damage Bennett did as the primary TE in an explosive Chicago offense a few years back. To me, he\u2019s top 5 at the position in 2017. Target him, as if targeting a 6-foot-6 behemoth is difficult.<\/span>\nRussell Wilson<\/h2>\n
\nYahoo ADP:<\/strong>\u00a0 52.5 (QB5)
\nProjection:<\/strong>\u00a0 Fifth round
\nCheesehead projection:<\/strong>\u00a0 Seventh round<\/p>\nScott Tolzien<\/h2>\n
\nYahoo ADP: \u00a0<\/strong>N\/A
\nProjection:<\/strong>\u00a0 Undrafted
\nCheesehead projection:<\/strong>\u00a0 Undrafted<\/p>\nBrett Favre<\/h2>\n
\nYahoo ADP: \u00a0<\/strong>N\/A
\nProjection:<\/strong>\u00a0 Undrafted
\nCheesehead projection:<\/strong>\u00a0 12th round by your friend Ian<\/p>\nRunning backs<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/span>\n
Melvin Gordon<\/h2>\n
\nYahoo ADP: \u00a0<\/strong>10.4 (RB5)
\nProjection:<\/strong>\u00a0 Late first or early second round
\nCheesehead projection:<\/strong>\u00a0 First round<\/p>\nTy Montgomery<\/h3>\n
\nYahoo ADP:<\/strong>\u00a0 54.8 (RB18)
\nProjection:<\/strong>\u00a0 Fifth round
\nCheesehead projection:<\/strong>\u00a0 Third round<\/p>\nEddie Lacy<\/h2>\n
\nYahoo ADP:<\/strong>\u00a0 80.9 (RB25)
\nProjection:<\/strong>\u00a0 Eighth round
\nCheesehead projection:<\/strong>\u00a0 10th round<\/p>\nJames White<\/h2>\n
\nYahoo ADP:<\/strong>\u00a0 121.4 (RB46)
\nProjection:<\/strong>\u00a0 12th round
\nCheesehead projection:<\/strong>\u00a0 10th round<\/p>\nWide receivers<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/span>\n
Jordy Nelson<\/h2>\n
\nYahoo ADP: \u00a0<\/strong>13.9 (WR6)
\nProjection:<\/strong>\u00a0 Late first or early second round
\nCheesehead projection:<\/strong>\u00a0 First round<\/p>\nDavante Adams<\/h2>\n
\nYahoo ADP:<\/strong>\u00a0 42.5 (WR17)
\nProjection:<\/strong>\u00a0 Fourth round
\nCheesehead projection:<\/strong>\u00a0 Third round<\/p>\nRandall Cobb<\/h2>\n
\nYahoo ADP:<\/strong>\u00a0 114.5 (WR40)
\nProjection:<\/strong>\u00a0 10th round
\nCheesehead projection: \u00a0<\/strong>Eighth round\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\nJeff Janis<\/h2>\n
\nYahoo ADP: \u00a0<\/strong>N\/A
\nProjection:<\/strong>\u00a0 Not touched with a 10-foot pole
\nCheesehead projection: \u00a0<\/strong>Variable\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\nJared Abbrederis<\/h2>\n
\nYahoo ADP: \u00a0<\/strong>N\/A
\nProjection:<\/strong>\u00a0 Undrafted
\nCheesehead projection: \u00a0<\/strong>Undrafted\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\nTight ends<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/span>\n
Martellus Bennett<\/h2>\n
\nYahoo ADP:<\/strong>\u00a0 72.9 (TE8)
\nProjection:<\/strong>\u00a0 Eighth round
\nCheesehead projection:<\/strong>\u00a0 Sixth round<\/p>\nJared Cook<\/h2>\n