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NFL.com's standard (non-PPR) fantasy football magazine draft utilized a basic scoring system and required each owner to select a starting lineup of 1 QB, 2 RBs, 3 WRs, 1 FLEX (RB/WR/TE), 1 K and 1 DST. There were no limitations on the number of reserves drafted per position. Owners consisted of contributors from NFL.com's 2010 Fantasy Football Preview Guide, including Gil Brandt, Craig Ellenport, Michael Fabiano, Adam Rank and Steve Wyche of NFL.com, Jamie Dukes, Marshall Faulk and Rod Woodson of NFL Network, actor and writer Nick Bakay, NFL writer Matt Marini, publisher Jim Buckley and editor Jim Gigliotti.

 
Round 1
Team
Pk
Player
Gil Brandt
1.
Adrian Peterson, RB, Vikings
Rod Woodson
2.
Chris Johnson, RB, Titans
Steve Wyche
3.
Maurice Jones-Drew, RB, Jaguars
Craig Ellenport
4.
Drew Brees, QB, Saints
Adam Rank
5.
Michael Turner, RB, Falcons
Michael Fabiano
6.
Ray Rice, RB, Ravens
Matt Marini
7.
Aaron Rodgers, QB, Packers
Jim Buckley
8.
Peyton Manning, QB, Colts
Jim Gigliotti
9.
Frank Gore, RB, 49ers
Jamie Dukes
10.
Steven Jackson, RB, Rams
Nick Bakay
11.
Andre Johnson, WR, Texans
Marshall Faulk
12.
Jamaal Charles, RB, Chiefs

Fabiano's analysis: To the surprise of no one, Johnson and Peterson were the first two overall selections. I would expect that to be the case in most leagues. The one new trend that I did notice was the selection of three quarterbacks in the first eight picks. With the NFL becoming more of a passing league, this trend isn't shocking even in a scoring system that rewards just four points for passing touchdowns. I would have taken Rodgers ahead of Brees, but you can't argue with either quarterback. Bakay was the lone owner not to take either a signal-caller or a running back, instead grabbing the clear-cut No. 1 fantasy wide receiver, Andre Johnson.


 
Round 2
Team
Pk
Player
Marshall Faulk
13.
Tom Brady, QB, Patriots
Nick Bakay
14.
Rashard Mendenhall, RB, Steelers
Jamie Dukes
15.
Larry Fitzgerald, WR, Cardinals
Jim Gigliotti
16.
Matt Schaub, QB, Texans
Jim Buckley
17.
Ryan Grant, RB, Packers
Matt Marini
18.
Ryan Mathews, RB, Chargers
Michael Fabiano
19.
Cedric Benson, RB, Bengals
Adam Rank
20.
Shonn Greene, RB, Jets
Craig Ellenport
21.
Knowshon Moreno, RB, Broncos
Steve Wyche
22.
DeAngelo Williams, RB, Panthers
Rod Woodson
23.
Randy Moss, WR, Patriots
Gil Brandt
24.
Philip Rivers, QB, Chargers

Fabiano's analysis: Faulk's selection of Brady made it four quarterbacks in the first 13 overall picks. Again, this is going to be a worldwide trend in the first two rounds. However, I do think it was a little soon for Gigliotti to take Schaub. I see him as more of a third rounder. Overall, a total of three more quarterbacks came off the board in the first 24 picks. I like Bakay's selection of Mendenhall, who I think has first-round value. Mathews, not surprisingly, was the first rookie taken. He'll be a second or third rounder in most seasonal drafts. Rank secured two backfield beasts with his first two picks, landing Turner in Round 1 and Greene in Round 2.


 
Round 3
Team
Pk
Player
Gil Brandt
25.
Brandon Marshall, WR, Dolphins
Rod Woodson
26.
LeSean McCoy, RB, Eagles
Steve Wyche
27.
Tony Romo, QB, Cowboys
Craig Ellenport
28.
Calvin Johnson, WR, Lions
Adam Rank
29.
Miles Austin, WR, Cowboys
Michael Fabiano
30.
Reggie Wayne, WR, Colts
Matt Marini
31.
DeSean Jackson, WR, Eagles
Jim Buckley
32.
Marques Colston, WR, Saints
Jim Gigliotti
33.
Beanie Wells, RB, Cardinals
Jamie Dukes
34.
Pierre Thomas, RB, Saints
Nick Bakay
35.
Brett Favre, QB, Vikings
Marshall Faulk
36.
Vincent Jackson, WR, Chargers

Fabiano's analysis: This was the round of the wide receiver, as a total of seven came off the board. I was part of the wideout run, grabbing Wayne to go along with my backfield duo of Rice and Benson. I like Ellenport's selection of Johnson, who should rebound from a disappointing 2009 season. Two more quarterbacks came off the board in this round as well. Romo wasn't much of a surprise, but Favre went a little too high. While he was the third-highest point scorer among quarterbacks (based on fantasy points) last season, I just don't see him as being worth a third-round pick. The depth at quarterback has really decreased after 36 selections.


 
Round 4
Team
Pk
Player
Marshall Faulk
37.
Jahvid Best, RB, Lions
Nick Bakay
38.
Felix Jones, RB, Cowboys
Jamie Dukes
39.
Anquan Boldin, WR, Ravens
Jim Gigliotti
40.
Jay Cutler, QB, Bears
Jim Buckley
41.
Joseph Addai, RB, Colts
Matt Marini
42.
Ben Tate, RB, Texans
Michael Fabiano
43.
Roddy White, WR, Falcons
Adam Rank
44.
Sidney Rice, WR, Vikings
Craig Ellenport
45.
Greg Jennings, WR, Packers
Steve Wyche
46.
Michael Crabtree, WR, 49ers
Rod Woodson
47.
Steve Smith, WR, Giants
Gil Brandt
48.
Dallas Clark, TE, Colts

Fabiano's analysis: Best was the second rookie off the board and should be a solid No. 2 fantasy back for Faulk. I was surprised to see Gigliotti take Cutler, his second quarterback in three rounds. The move was apparently for future trade purposes, but I wouldn't have done it myself. Seeing the writing on the wall, Bakay took Jones ahead of Marion Barber. One of my favorite sleepers, Tate, was also grabbed up in this round. Since I wasn't going to take someone like Eli Manning or Kevin Kolb this soon, I decided to grab White as my No. 2 wideout. I was surprised to still see him on the board. Brandt took the first tight end of the draft, landing Clark.


 
Round 5
Team
Pk
Player
Gil Brandt
49.
Ronnie Brown, RB, Dolphins
Rod Woodson
50.
Antonio Gates, TE, Chargers
Steve Wyche
51.
Jason Witten, TE, Cowboys
Craig Ellenport
52.
Matt Forte, RB, Bears
Adam Rank
53.
Vernon Davis, TE, 49ers
Michael Fabiano
54.
Chad Ochocinco, WR, Bengals
Matt Marini
55.
Percy Harvin, WR, Vikings
Jim Buckley
56.
Steve Smith, WR, Panthers
Jim Gigliotti
57.
Owen Daniels, TE, Texans
Jamie Dukes
58.
Jonathan Stewart, RB, Panthers
Nick Bakay
59.
Brandon Jacobs, RB, Giants
Marshall Faulk
60.
Mike Sims-Walker, WR, Jaguars

Fabiano's analysis: This round included a major run on tight ends, as Gates, Witten, Davis and Daniels all came off the board. This will be a typical scenario in most drafts. Once the first tight end is taken, you should expect a run to occur. To prove how some of the mighty have fallen, Forte, a top-three pick last season, dropped into the fifth round. I took Ochocinco as my No. 3 wideout, so I'm pretty happy with the trio of Wayne, White and Ochocinco. Dukes landed a nice potential bargain with Stewart, who's coming off an 1,100-yard season. Rather than take a third wideout or a tight end, Bakay took a chance on Jacobs as his potential flex starter.


 
Round 6
Team
Pk
Player
Marshall Faulk
61.
Dwayne Bowe, WR, Chiefs
Nick Bakay
62.
Hines Ward, WR, Steelers
Jamie Dukes
63.
Wes Welker, WR, Patriots
Jim Gigliotti
64.
Jeremy Maclin, WR, Eagles
Jim Buckley
65.
Brent Celek, TE, Eagles
Matt Marini
66.
Jermichael Finley, TE, Packers
Michael Fabiano
67.
Tony Gonzalez, TE, Falcons
Adam Rank
68.
Mike Wallace, WR, Steelers
Craig Ellenport
69.
Robert Meachem, WR, Saints
Steve Wyche
70.
Hakeem Nicks, WR, Giants
Rod Woodson
71.
Eli Manning, QB, Giants
Gil Brandt
72.
Clinton Portis, RB, Redskins

Fabiano's analysis: Another round dominated by receivers, a total of seven wideouts and three tight ends came off the board. By comparison, just one quarterback and one running back were selected. Rank landed a nice sleeper in Wallace, who could develop into the Steelers' top fantasy receiver. I was looking to land a tight end and was lucky to grab Gonzalez, but only after Celek and Finley went ahead of me. It's interesting that Welker, who could miss the start of the season as he recovers from major knee reconstruction, was taken by Dukes. That pick is either going to be an absolute steal or a major disappointment, but it's too far soon to tell.


 
Round 7
Team
Pk
Player
Gil Brandt
73.
Eddie Royal, WR, Broncos
Rod Woodson
74.
Santana Moss, WR, Redskins
Steve Wyche
75.
Montario Hardesty, RB, Browns
Craig Ellenport
76.
Visanthe Shiancoe, TE, Vikings
Adam Rank
77.
C.J. Spiller, RB, Bills
Michael Fabiano
78.
Kevin Kolb, QB, Eagles
Matt Marini
79.
Ricky Williams, RB, Dolphins
Jim Buckley
80.
Joe Flacco, QB, Ravens
Jim Gigliotti
81.
LenDale White, RB, Seahawks
Jamie Dukes
82.
Donovan McNabb, QB, Redskins
Nick Bakay
83.
Pierre Garcon, WR, Colts
Marshall Faulk
84.
Steve Breaston, WR, Cardinals

Fabiano's analysis: With two running backs, three wideouts and a tight end already in the can, it was time for me to take a quarterback. Kolb, one of my favorite sleepers of the season, was the best option on the board. If he builds on the flashes of potential he showed in 2009, Kolb will be a No. 1 fantasy option. McNabb and Flacco were the other quarterbacks to come off the board this round. White's stock rose as a result of the trade that sent him to the Seahawks, and he'll serve as Gigliotti's third back. It's also interesting to note that Hardesty, another top sleeper on NFL.com, was selected by Wyche even though Jerome Harrison was still available.


 
Round 8
Team
Pk
Player
Marshall Faulk
85.
Chris Cooley, TE, Redskins
Nick Bakay
86.
Kellen Winslow, TE, Buccaneers
Jamie Dukes
87.
Greg Olsen, TE, Bears
Jim Gigliotti
88.
Devin Aromashodu, WR, Bears
Jim Buckley
89.
Fred Jackson, RB, Bills
Matt Marini
90.
Matthew Stafford, QB, Lions
Michael Fabiano
91.
Ben Roethlisberger, QB, Steelers
Adam Rank
92.
Santonio Holmes, WR, Jets
Craig Ellenport
93.
LaDainian Tomlinson, RB, Jets
Steve Wyche
94.
Dustin Keller, TE, Jets
Rod Woodson
95.
Jerome Harrison, RB, Browns
Gil Brandt
96.
Jets defense

Fabiano's analysis: This round started with a short run on tight ends, as Cooley, Winslow and Olsen were all taken. I like the former picks, but I'm not high on Olsen. Brandt took the first defense of the draft, choosing the Jets with the last pick of the round. I think it's too soon to take a defense, but I never take one until one of the last two rounds. Tomlinson, who's been a first-round pick for what seems like forever, went to Ellenport. Despite a six-game suspension (it might be trimmed to four) and a tough schedule, I took Roethlisberger. Sometimes you have to take risks, which is what taking Big Ben was at this point. If Kolb falters, I have potential insurance.


 
Round 9
Team
Pk
Player
Gil Brandt
97.
Reggie Bush, RB, Saints
Rod Woodson
98.
Donald Driver, WR, Packers
Steve Wyche
99.
T.J. Houshmandzadeh, WR, Seahawks
Craig Ellenport
100.
Kenny Britt, WR, Titans
Adam Rank
101.
Matt Ryan, QB, Falcons
Michael Fabiano
102.
Marion Barber, RB, Cowboys
Matt Marini
103.
Laurence Maroney, RB, Patriots
Jim Buckley
104.
Thomas Jones, RB, Chiefs
Jim Gigliotti
105.
Johnny Knox, WR, Bears
Jamie Dukes
106.
Nate Burleson, WR, Lions
Nick Bakay
107.
Donald Brown, RB, Colts
Marshall Faulk
108.
Ahmad Bradshaw, RB, Giants

Fabiano's analysis: A number of backup running backs came off the board in this round, including Bradshaw, Brown, Jones and Barber. Jones, who was a top-five fantasy running back in each of the last two seasons, has lost a ton of fantasy value. Gigliotti is obviously high on the Bears offense, as he took Aromashodu and Knox in consecutive rounds. I see the former as the better sleeper pick. Ryan has a tough schedule, but he could turn into a nice value pick for Rank. If Ryan struggles, Rank will be in trouble at quarterback. The round ended with two aging wideouts, Houshmandzadeh and Driver, and a potential draft bargain in Bush (if he can avoid injuries).


 
Round 10
Team
Pk
Player
Marshall Faulk
109.
Kevin Smith, RB, Lions
Nick Bakay
110.
Vince Young, QB, Titans
Jamie Dukes
111.
Darren Sproles, RB, Chargers
Jim Gigliotti
112.
Dez Bryant, WR, Cowboys
Jim Buckley
113.
Julian Edelman, WR, Patriots
Matt Marini
114.
Golden Tate, WR, Seahawks
Michael Fabiano
115.
Cadillac Williams, RB, Buccaneers
Adam Rank
116.
Chester Taylor, RB, Bears
Craig Ellenport
117.
Darren McFadden, RB, Raiders
Steve Wyche
118.
Matt Cassel, QB, Chiefs
Rod Woodson
119.
Carson Palmer, QB, Palmer
Gil Brandt
120.
Demaryius Thomas, WR, Broncos

Fabiano's analysis: If McFadden earns the top spot in Oakland and makes good on his potential, Ellenport could have a steal in this round. With three running backs and three wideouts on my roster, I took the best player available in Williams. Gigliotti grabbed Bryant, who could be a great value if he passes Roy Williams in camp. If Welker is out to start the regular season, Buckley might have landed a solid deep sleeper in Edelman. Brandt finished the round with another rookie wideout, taking Thomas as his third option. The problem with the pick is that he already had Royal as his No. 2, so that position could be a problem for his team in 2010.


 
Round 11
Team
Pk
Player
Gil Brandt
121.
Braylon Edwards, WR, Jets
Rod Woodson
122.
Tim Hightower, RB, Cardinals
Steve Wyche
123.
Vikings defense
Craig Ellenport
124.
Chad Henne, QB, Dolphins
Adam Rank
125.
Donnie Avery, WR, Rams
Michael Fabiano
126.
Willis McGahee, RB, Ravens
Matt Marini
127.
Bernard Scott, RB, Bengals
Jim Buckley
128.
Devin Thomas, WR, Redskins
Jim Gigliotti
129.
Steelers defense
Jamie Dukes
130.
Antonio Bryant, WR, Bengals
Nick Bakay
131.
Chris Chambers, WR, Chiefs
Marshall Faulk
132.
Matt Leinart, QB, Cardinals

Fabiano's analysis: With 10 rounds in the books, owners started targeting potential steals and sleepers. Ellenport took Henne, who's value is on the rise with Marshall now in teal and orange. Thomas has some upside as well, especially with McNabb under center for the Redskins. I took McGahee, mostly as a handcuff for Rice, but also for his touchdown potential in what should be a productive Ravens offense. Two more defenses also came off the board, as Wyche took the Vikings and Gigliotti took the Steelers. Faulk ended the round with the addition of Leinart, who has the talent around him to succeed, but is still a risk-reward option in drafts.


 
Round 12
Team
Pk
Player
Marshall Faulk
133.
Derrick Mason, WR, Ravens
Nick Bakay
134.
Michael Bush, RB, Raiders
Jamie Dukes
135.
Terrell Owens, WR, free agent
Jim Gigliotti
136.
Kevin Walter, WR, Texans
Jim Buckley
137.
Mario Manningham, WR, Giants
Matt Marini
138.
Austin Collie, WR, Colts
Michael Fabiano
139.
Lee Evans, WR, Bills
Adam Rank
140.
Davone Bess, WR, Dolphins
Craig Ellenport
141.
Malcom Floyd, WR, Chargers
Steve Wyche
142.
Jason Snelling, RB, Falcons
Rod Woodson
143.
Marshawn Lynch, RB, Bills
Gil Brandt
144.
Ravens defense

Fabiano's analysis: This round was dominated by wide receivers, as a total of eight came off the board. The most interesting of the bunch was Owens, who is still a free agent but still warranted a late-round pick by Dukes. I grabbed Evans as my No. 4 fantasy wideout. While the Bills lack a solid quarterback, Evans should at least lead the team in targets this season. Clearly, everyone involved in this draft thinks Lynch is the third-best runner in Buffalo behind Jackson and Spiller. He came off the board in this round, going to Woodson. Brandt took the Ravens defense, which was odd when you consider he had already taken the Jets in Round 8.


 
Round 13
Team
Pk
Player
Gil Brandt
145.
Jason Campbell, QB, Raiders
Rod Woodson
146.
Jerricho Cotchery, WR, Jets
Steve Wyche
147.
Stephen Gostkowski, K, Patriots
Craig Ellenport
148.
49ers defense
Adam Rank
149.
Matt Moore, QB, Panthers
Michael Fabiano
150.
Roy Williams, WR, Cowboys
Matt Marini
151.
Brandon Pettigrew, TE, Lions
Jim Buckley
152.
Eagles defense
Jim Gigliotti
153.
Anthony Gonzalez, WR, Colts
Jamie Dukes
154.
Packers defense
Nick Bakay
155.
Saints defense
Marshall Faulk
156.
Jermaine Gresham, TE, Bengals

Fabiano's analysis: This round started off with two potential fantasy draft bargains, as Campbell went to Brandt and Cotchery to Woodson. Wyche drafted the first kicker, Stephen Gostkowski. The round also saw four defensive units come off the board, as Ellenport took the 49ers, Buckley took the Eagles, Dukes took the Packers and Bakay took the Saints. With only a few rounds left, this is a trend that most owners will notice. I decided to take Williams, partially because I'm a Cowboys fan and partially because he was worth a flier as my No. 5 wideout. If Gonzalez moves past Collie during camp, Gigliotti could have himself a nice bargain.


 
Round 14
Team
Pk
Player
Marshall Faulk
157.
Giants defense
Nick Bakay
158.
Heath Miller, TE, Steelers
Jamie Dukes
159.
Sam Bradford, QB, Rams
Jim Gigliotti
160.
Matt Hasselbeck, QB, Seahawks
Jim Buckley
161.
Garrett Hartley, K, Saints
Matt Marini
162.
Jonathan Dwyer, RB, Steelers
Michael Fabiano
163.
Alex Smith, QB, 49ers
Adam Rank
164.
Nate Kaeding, K, Chargers
Craig Ellenport
165.
Toby Gerhart, RB, Vikings
Steve Wyche
166.
Devin Hester, WR, Bears
Rod Woodson
167.
Zach Miller, TE, Raiders
Gil Brandt
168.
Tashard Choice, RB, Cowboys

Fabiano's analysis: Despite the late stage of the draft, there were still some nice players on the board in this round. Both of the Millers, Heath and Zach, could turn into spectacular bargains at the tight end position. Zach, who now has Campbell throwing him the football, is a low-end No. 1 option on my board. Three rookies, Bradford, Dwyer and Gerhart, were also selected. Based on the fact that I don't have an elite No. 1 quarterback, I decided to take Smith. He's got a fairly favorable schedule ahead and can be a backup and matchup-based starter for me until Roethlisberger returns. Two kickers, Kaeding and Hartley, also came off the board here.


 
Round 15
Team
Pk
Player
Gil Brandt
169.
Ryan Longwell, K, Vikings
Rod Woodson
170.
Cowboys defense
Steve Wyche
171.
Chaz Schilens, WR, Raiders
Craig Ellenport
172.
John Carlson, TE, Seahawks
Adam Rank
173.
Joe McKnight, RB, Jets
Michael Fabiano
174.
David Akers, K, Eagles
Matt Marini
175.
Texans defense
Jim Buckley
176.
Steve Slaton, RB, Texans
Jim Gigliotti
177.
Javon Ringer, RB, Titans
Jamie Dukes
178.
Mike Bell, RB, Eagles
Nick Bakay
179.
Mason Crosby, K, Packers
Marshall Faulk
180.
Josh Morgan, WR, San Francisco

Fabiano's analysis: Ellenport might have landed the best value of the entire round, grabbing Carlson to be his No. 2 tight end. The position found a lot of success in coach Pete Carroll's earlier NFL tenure with the Patriots and Jets, and I think Carlson will see far more chances as a pass catcher this season. Three kickers, Longwell, Akers and Crosby, were selected, and two defenses (Cowboys, Texans) came off the board as well. In another example of how the mighty have fallen, Slaton fell all the way to Buckley in Round 15. Slaton was a first-round pick in most 2009 drafts, but he's lost a lot of his luster with Tate and Arian Foster on the depth chart.


 
Round 16
Team
Pk
Player
Marshall Faulk
181.
Jay Feely, K, Arizona
Nick Bakay
182.
Derek Anderson, QB, Cardinals
Jamie Dukes
183.
Rob Bironas, K, Titans
Jim Gigliotti
184.
Ryan Succop, K, Chiefs
Jim Buckley
185.
Rob Gronkowski, TE, Patriots
Matt Marini
186.
Jason Hanson, K, Lions
Michael Fabiano
187.
Bears defense
Adam Rank
188.
Dolphins defense
Craig Ellenport
189.
Sebastian Janikowski, K, Raiders
Steve Wyche
190.
Jeremy Shockey, TE, Saints
Rod Woodson
191.
Matt Prater, K, Broncos
Gil Brandt
192.
Darrius Heyward-Bay, WR, Raiders

Fabiano's analysis: As is the case with the final round in most fantasy football drafts, many owners grabbed their starting kicker and defense. Bironas, Succop, Hanson, Janikowski and Prater were taken at the kicker position, while the Bears and Dolphins rounded out the defensive units. Bakay, clearing thinking that Leinart would falter as the starting quarterback in Arizona, took a chance on Anderson with a flier pick. Buckley took a flier of his own, picking Gronkowski to be his No. 2 fantasy tight end behind Celek. I wouldn't have touched Heyward-Bey myself, but he went to Brandt as was our Mr. Irrelevant.


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