Best Value Picks in Early Fantasy Football Mock Drafts | ESPN Fantasy

Liz Loza dives into early fantasy football mock draft trends and separates the hype from the reality heading into the 2026 fantasy football season. She breaks down whether Jeremiyah Love is overhyped and why Jadarian Price stands out as mid-round value. She also discusses the upside for Brian Thomas Jr, who the alpha WR is for the San Francisco 49ers, and reveals who she’d take at 1.01 today. Plus, Liz examines whether Justin Herbert is a sleeper and where the Detroit Lions offense stands post-Ben Johnson. 0:00 - 👋 Welcome 0:30 - 📈 Jeremiyah Love’s ADP hype vs reality 3:18 - 💎 Why Jadarian Price stands out in the mid-rounds 5:57 - 🤔 Does Brian Thomas Jr. have upside? 9:11 - 🔥 Who is the Niners’ alpha WR? 11:06 - 👑 Who would you draft at 1.01 today? 11:50 - 😴 Is Justin Herbert a sleeper pick? 13:24 - 🦁 Where the Lions offense stands post-Ben Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices