Drafting with a value over replacement player (VORP) approach is common among fantasy football owners. The Late-Round Podcast host, JJ Zachariason, doesn't love the tactic, though. In Episode 22 of The Late-Round Podcast, JJ talks through the four big flaws of value over replacement player drafting, explaining why it can put drafters in a bind.

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22: The Flaws of VORP

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On this week's mailbag episode, JJ talks about the heavier personnel trend across the NFL, Tyler Shough's potential, draft-day values, and so much more.

Make sure to check out LateRound.com to order the updated 2026 Late-Round Prospect Guide. Want to get dynasty rankings while accessing the amazing Late-Round community on Discord? Become a Late-Round member today.

On this week's mailbag episode, JJ talks about the heavier personnel trend across the NFL, Tyler Shough's potential, draft-day values, and so much more.
Make sure to check out&nbsp;<a href="https://lateround.com/">LateRound.com</a> to order the updated 2026 Late-Round Prospect Guide. Want to get dynasty rankings while accessing the amazing Late-Round community on Discord?&nbsp;<a href="https://lateround.com/#patreon">Become a Late-Round member today</a>.

1097: Mailbag - Tyler Shough, 12 Personnel, and More

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JJ and Kitchen talk about last weekend's draft, players JJ has ranked above ADP for rookie drafts, draft-day reaches, and more on this week's Late-Round Fantasy Football Show.

Make sure to check out LateRound.com to order the updated 2026 Late-Round Prospect Guide. Want to get dynasty rankings while accessing the amazing Late-Round community on Discord? Become a Late-Round member today.

JJ and Kitchen talk about last weekend's draft, players JJ has ranked above ADP for rookie drafts, draft-day reaches, and more on this week's Late-Round Fantasy Football Show.
Make sure to check out <a href="https://lateround.com/">LateRound.com</a> to order the updated 2026 Late-Round Prospect Guide. Want to get dynasty rankings while accessing the amazing Late-Round community on Discord?&nbsp;<a href="https://lateround.com/#patreon">Become a Late-Round member today</a>.

The Show: Rookie Values, Draft Reaches, and More

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The NFL Draft is in the books, and JJ is breaking it all down. Instead of just throwing rookie rankings your way — you can find those in the prospect guide — he digs into what front offices may have been thinking with each pick. Because those decisions don’t just shape NFL rosters — they shape fantasy football.

Make sure to check out LateRound.com to preorder the 2026 Late-Round Prospect Guide. Want to get dynasty rankings while accessing the amazing Late-Round community on Discord? Become a Late-Round member today.

The NFL Draft is in the books, and JJ is breaking it all down. Instead of just throwing rookie rankings your way &mdash; you can find those in the prospect guide &mdash; he digs into what front offices may have been thinking with each pick. Because those decisions don&rsquo;t just shape NFL rosters &mdash; they shape fantasy football.
Make sure to check out <a href="https://lateround.com/">LateRound.com</a> to preorder the 2026 Late-Round Prospect Guide. Want to get dynasty rankings while accessing the amazing Late-Round community on Discord?&nbsp;<a href="https://lateround.com/#patreon">Become a Late-Round member today</a>.

1096: Analyzing Front Office Decision Making

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22: The Flaws of VORP

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