Where should you draft Najee Harris in your rookie draft? What about Trevor Lawrence? On Episode 502, JJ breaks down his rookie rankings to get you ready for both the NFL Draft and your fantasy football rookie drafts.

Where should you draft Najee Harris in your rookie draft? What about Trevor Lawrence? On Episode 502, JJ breaks down his rookie rankings to get you ready for both the NFL Draft and your fantasy football rookie drafts.

Fantasy football doesn't have to feel so luck-driven. The award-winning Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast is a fantasy football show that helps you win through bite-sized, analytically-driven episodes. Instead of just drafting from a list of players and crossing your fingers with the hopes that those players produce, host JJ Zachariason provides a process to help you find breakout candidates, sleepers, busts and more. The approach is logical. It's strategic. And it wins.

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502: Pre-Draft Rookie Rankings

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With NFL Draft analysis in fantasy football, you’ll often hear talking heads emphasize the importance of draft capital. But how important is it, really? And why does it matter so much? On Episode 1086, JJ digs into the data to explain.

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With NFL Draft analysis in fantasy football, you&rsquo;ll often hear talking heads emphasize the importance of draft capital. But how important is it, really? And why does it matter so much? On Episode 1086, JJ digs into the data to explain.
Make sure to check out&nbsp;<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>.

1086: The Truth About Draft Capital

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On this week's mailbag episode, JJ talks about the importance of wide receiver 40 times, Rome Odunze's ceiling in fantasy football, the Vikings backfield, and more. 

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On this week's mailbag episode, JJ talks about the importance of wide receiver 40 times, Rome Odunze's ceiling in fantasy football, the Vikings backfield, and more.&nbsp;
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>.

1085: Mailbag - Rome Odunze's Ceiling, Wide Receiver 40 Times, and More

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JJ and Kitchen talk about rumors with free agency looming, Speed Scores for this year's running back class, the biggest four takeaways from the NFL Combine, and more.

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.

Download the DraftKings Daily Fantasy app and draft your Early Bird Best Ball lineup for a shot at a share of $1 Million in prizes. Drafts stay open until the season kicks off, so now’s the time to jump in. You draft it. We crown it. So sign up now using promo code LATEROUND to take your shot at a share of $1 million in prizes on DraftKings’ Early Bird Best Ball contest. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Help is available for problem gambling. Call (888) 789-7777 or visit ccpg.org (CT). 18+ in most eligible states, but age varies by jurisdiction. Eligibility restrictions apply. Void where prohibited. See terms at DraftKings.com. Sponsored by DK.

JJ and Kitchen talk about rumors with free agency looming, Speed Scores for this year's running back class, the biggest four takeaways from the NFL Combine, and more.
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>. Download the DraftKings Daily Fantasy app and draft your Early Bird Best Ball lineup for a shot at a share of $1 Million in prizes. Drafts stay open until the season kicks off, so now&rsquo;s the time to jump in. You draft it. We crown it. So sign up now using promo code LATEROUND to take your shot at a share of $1 million in prizes on DraftKings&rsquo; Early Bird Best Ball contest. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Help is available for problem gambling. Call (888) 789-7777 or visit ccpg.org (CT). 18+ in most eligible states, but age varies by jurisdiction. Eligibility restrictions apply. Void where prohibited. See terms at DraftKings.com. Sponsored by DK.<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@lateroundff"></a>

The Show: Rumors, Biggest Combine Takeaways, and More

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502: Pre-Draft Rookie Rankings

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