Like a true degenerate, John has over 20 years of fantasy experience across all sports. Nowadays he primarily focuses on dynasty and redraft football, fantasy golf, and fantasy hockey and has written about each across multiple platforms for nearly 5 years. He loves rookie mock drafts and can always find a negative, pessimistic angle on all your favorite players.
John Di Bari breaks down a recent dynasty startup mock draft with rookies included.
Mar 16,2024
John Di Bari takes you through a rookie mock draft done just before the NFL Scouting Combine.
Mar 09,2024
We round up a rookie mock draft done just before the NFL Scouting Combine.
Mar 03,2024
John Di Bari shares his recent experience of a single-quarterback rookie mock draft.
Feb 24,2024
We examine how the first round of various rookie mock drafts are looking at this point in the off-season.
Feb 17,2024
We look over the offensive linemen and defenders in this year's class, and their potential dynasty impact.
Feb 13,2024
Where will this year's top prospects land and what does that mean for this dynasty futures?
Feb 03,2024
We examine how dynasty ADP is shaping up as we enter 2024.
Jan 28,2024
We examine the ADP movement of last year's rookie class.
Jan 22,2024
Should we be reconsidering how we feel about undersized players in the NFL?
Dec 19,2023
We suggest buy low candidates for rebuilding dynasty teams already looking to next year.
Nov 10,2023
What a desolate wasteland. In my 20+ years of playing fantasy football, I cannot remember waivers being picked clean to the levels...
Nov 08,2023
What is JuJu Smith-Schuster now worth in dynasty leagues?
Aug 19,2023
We consider both sides of Lamar Jackson's dynasty value and future.
Aug 13,2023
How will Derek Carr fare in New Orleans?
Aug 05,2023
We examine both sides of the story on Aaron Rodgers. Will he succeed or fail from a fantasy perspective in New York?
Jul 29,2023
We break down six recent real life rookie drafts.
Jun 11,2023
We break down a recent startup mock draft, with rookies now included.
May 29,2023
Is there any hope for this year's rookie tight end class?
May 19,2023
We take a critical look at this year's wide receiver class.
May 18,2023
Everyone may be hopeful about the 2023 NFL Draft class... But John DiBari offers reasons to be wary.
May 16,2023
John Di Bari explains why he hates every single draft pick at each position in this special four part series.
May 15,2023
John DiBari analyzes what he has seen from post-NFL Draft rookie drafts so far.
May 13,2023
John DiBari analyzes what he has seen from post-NFL Draft rookie drafts so far.
May 06,2023
We break down a full 1QB startup mock draft this week.
Apr 22,2023
We break down a full superflex startup mock draft this week.
Apr 15,2023
A group of DLF staff members take on a four-round rookie mock draft.
Apr 08,2023
We examine whether or not AI could compete in dynasty fantasy football.
Apr 04,2023
What are the mock drafts telling us about how your rookie drafts will play out?
Apr 02,2023
Our off-season mock draft series continues with another rookie mock.
Mar 25,2023
We break down a seven-round mock draft and its possible fantasy implications.
Mar 18,2023
We examine the athleticism of the top dynasty prospects and how the Scouting Combine has affected their stock in mock drafts.
Mar 11,2023
We offer up one last mock draft before the NFL Combine has a major impact.
Mar 04,2023
John DiBari rounds up his most recent four-round superflex rookie mock draft.
Feb 27,2023
John DiBari makes his rookie draft selections based on early ADP.
Feb 18,2023
We consider how best to use mock drafts to your dynasty advantage - whether rookie mocks or NFL Draft mocks.
Feb 11,2023
We examine a full dynasty startup mock draft and see where the rookies land.
Feb 04,2023
John DiBari shares his experience of a three-round rookie mock draft using DLF's simulator.
Jan 28,2023
We break down the linemen and defensive players who could impact your dynasty stars moving forward.
Jan 21,2023
A look at the dynasty relevant rookies from NFL mock draft data.
Jan 14,2023
Your dynasty season is over, but that doesn't mean you can't still play some games.
Jan 11,2023
Who have been the biggest dynasty breakouts and busts at this point in the season?
Dec 18,2022
Austin Ekeler is a great target for contenders
Nov 28,2022
Which players have surprised the most this season, for better or worse?
Nov 10,2022
Which players in the top 12 at their position will continue at that pace?
Oct 10,2022
We examine some dynasty breakouts and busts early in the season.
Oct 08,2022
How will Gerald Everett fit in with the Los Angeles Chargers?
Sep 07,2022
We look back on this year's DLF 'Summer Sleepers' - how have they looked over the off-season?
Sep 06,2022
We are back with another mock using the DLF mock draft simulator.
Aug 26,2022
We run a 1QB Mock Draft using DLF's Mock Draft Simulator from the 4 spot.
Aug 24,2022
Will JuJu Smith-Schuster return to his peak in Kansas City?
Aug 19,2022
The NFL and the National Football League Players Association (NFLPA) reached a settlement in the Deshaun Watson case following the league’s appeal...
Aug 18,2022
How will Christian Kirk pan out in Jacksonville? We present both sides of his dynasty future.
Aug 15,2022
John DiBari fires up DLF's mock draft simulator to conduct a rookie mock with analysis.
Aug 10,2022
Which player could have a sneaky role on one of the NFL's most hyped-up offenses in 2022?
Aug 04,2022
What impact will Deshaun Watson's return from suspension have on his dynasty value and the players around him?
Aug 02,2022
We pick out a potential cheap dynasty option in New York.
Jul 20,2022
We present both sides of the argument regarding one of the most talked-about players this summer.
Jul 14,2022
Is there a secret weapon in Tampa Bay that Tom Brady may turn to this season?
Jul 08,2022
We offer the positive and negative fantasy perspectives after Russell Wilson's move to Denver.
Jul 05,2022
Will Davante Adams live up to his Green Bay production on a new team?
Jul 02,2022
What is Kenny Pickett's fantasy outlook after stepping into Ben Roethlisberger's shoes in Pittsburgh?
Jun 11,2022
John DiBari offers a strong endorsement of George Pickens after his second-round selection by Pittsburgh.
Jun 10,2022
As DLF’s Dynasty Trade Month draws to a close, be sure to check out all of the other work we pumped out...
Mar 27,2022
We look at three young players who have promise but may be worth selling in dynasty leagues.
Mar 17,2022
John DiBari shares his view on buy-ins and profits in dynasty leagues.
Mar 12,2022
Dynasty Trade Month continues as we highlight three wideouts to target in your leagues.
Mar 09,2022
We remind you why you should consistently question what you think you know.
Feb 11,2022
We pick out the players who most overperformed or underperformed based on their preseason dynasty ADPs.
Dec 09,2021
We cover the surprising return of Cam Newton
Nov 12,2021
We consider the players who are carrying teams or sinking them so far this season.
Nov 11,2021
Which players have impressed or disappointed the most so far compared to preseason dynasty ADP?
Oct 07,2021
Will Mike Davis walk right into a three-down role and be a big fantasy producer? Or are there reasons to be concerned?
Sep 08,2021
John DiBari picks out his top candidates for rookies who will fall in ADP over the course of this season.
Sep 08,2021
Will Kenny Golladay command targets and touchdowns in New York? Or will he disappoint expectant fantasy owners?
Aug 18,2021
Is Carson Wentz ready to bounce back in Indianapolis? Or is he destined to fizzle out?
Jun 22,2021
Should you get out of rookie drafts this year and look to the future? We examine the strategy.
Jun 09,2021
We consider both sides of the Jared Goff argument. Will he succeed in Detroit?
Jun 06,2021
When should you trade back in your rookie drafts? We look at some scenarios.
May 29,2021
We examine where you should target the tight end position in both startup and rookie drafts.
May 15,2021
League-winner last year? We examine your options in rookie drafts.
Apr 25,2021
We look at contracts, depth charts and trade values to determine which runners you should move on from.
Apr 02,2021
Which wide receivers rose or fell the most in 2020? Which ones are worth targeting?
Feb 14,2021
We consider some running backs who have seen their values rise or drop over the past year.
Feb 13,2021
Which quarterbacks saw their ADPs change the most over the course of last season?
Feb 12,2021
We examine some of the rookies who saw the most drastic changes in their ADP in 2020.
Feb 11,2021
We examine which players have overperformed or disappointing this season based on their preseason ADPs.
Dec 12,2020
We look at different strategies for spending your free agent acquisition budget money. What lessons can we learn?
Nov 28,2020
Which players have outperformed their preseason ADPs so far? Who has disappointed? We take a look.
Nov 11,2020
At the quarter-season mark, we pick out some dynasty over and underperformers.
Oct 09,2020
We round out the 'Next Man Up' miniseries with a look at some IDPs.
Aug 31,2020
Our Next Man Up series continues with a look at the tight end position.
Aug 30,2020
We examine some deep-dive wide receivers who could step up and make a fantasy impact.
Aug 29,2020
Who are those late-round backup running backs you should be targeting for a potentially huge fantasy impact?
Aug 28,2020
We examine some potentially league-winning backups at the quarterback position. Should you move to acquire them?
Aug 27,2020
John Di Bari picks out dynasty veterans who could be close to a significant value drop.
Jul 05,2020
Are their some rookies bound to have slow starts to their careers? John Di Bari urges you to hold or buy-low heading...
Jun 18,2020
John Di Bari attempts to make the comparisons you have always thought about... NFL players and breakfast cereals.
Jun 11,2020
We examine a few of the best options late in your rookie drafts. Who stands out?
Jun 06,2020
John Di Bari shares his rookie draft tiers, and his thought process behind them.
Jun 04,2020
We examine Bruce Arians and how players in his offenses have produced. Are these Bucs worth their hefty prices?
May 03,2020
Trade up? Trade down? We look at the top options in your rookie drafts.
Apr 11,2020
We conclude our mini-series with a look at quarterbacks and tight ends.
Mar 28,2020
John DiBari picks out three receivers he isn't buying at their current ADPs.
Mar 27,2020
Which runners could be worth avoiding at their current price?
Mar 26,2020
Do you have a dynasty startup draft coming up? Allow us to outline some things to know.
Mar 24,2020
If you’ve played in dynasty leagues for some time, odds are you’ve faced some tough decisions, especially towards the end of every...
Feb 28,2020
We examine some of the common changes in scoring and format - and their effects on results.
Feb 23,2020
What do the snaps tell us about running back situations heading into the final few weeks?
Dec 10,2019
The Sunday Six Pack returns to pose dynasty questions as the fantasy regular season comes to a close.
Dec 01,2019
John DiBari picks out his favorite dynasty rookies from each division. Who would your picks be?
Nov 26,2019
How are the rookies living up to expectations so far? We take a closer look.
Nov 16,2019
We examine the running back snap data at the halfway point. How can it help our dynasty teams?
Nov 03,2019
Which backs are seeing the most snaps in their respective backfields?
Oct 05,2019
An early-season performance review of five of the more polarizing rookies in this year's draft class.
Sep 28,2019
Taking a negative approach to roster construction can be beneficial to fantasy outcomes.
Sep 28,2019
Post-NFL Draft, these UDFAs didn't have to wait long to get the call. Each has a chance to contribute in year one.
Sep 14,2019
We break down each and every head coaching hire and how they affect dynasty leagues this season.
Aug 31,2019
We dive deep into the 2018 class of quarterbacks check in with their careers so far and dynasty values.
Aug 10,2019
How can you maintain that consistent dynasty success with a winning team?
May 22,2019
Which players who missed out in 2018 should you have your eyes on heading into this season?
May 19,2019
How good is Josh Jacobs? And how good is this year's running back class? We provide some context.
Apr 23,2019
The more rookie mocks I do, the more I fall in love with this year's class from top to bottom. But, we can only do so many rookie mocks so it seems like a good time to see where the rookie class slots in among the veterans.
This was a 20-round, superflex, dynasty startup draft, and I had the tenth pick and was coming back with the third pick in the even rounds. I rarely, if ever, select rookies in startup drafts, and despite my professed love of the 2024 class, I stuck to my guns here and did not draft any. That has been my strategy for years, as I always thought there were too many unknowns to waste a pick on a rookie when you've got veterans (who sometimes are younger than rookies) with established roles you can put on your rosters.
Enough about me and my strategies; let's look at the draft.
The draft began like all superflex drafts: with Josh Allen and Patrick Mahomes. They were followed by five more quarterbacks, giving us a seven-quarterback start, with eight of the first nine picks being signal-callers, including rookie Caleb Williams at 1.09. This was a heavy QB start, and with my 1.0 pick on the clock, I went a different direction and grabbed Ja'Marr Chase, who I consider to be the dynasty WR1.
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