Dynasty Fantasy Football drafts are a whole different ball game than regular redraft leagues, or even keeper leagues. Just like the dynasty that is the Pittsburgh Steelers and their six Super Bowl rings above, not only do dynasty owners want to build a winning team for 2013, but they will also want to continue to build a team that will be a playoff contender for years to come.
Players who put up big stats for many years in the past aren't necessarily the guys you want in your initial veteran draft. If you look at players like Tom Brady and Peyton Manning, yes they are amongst the highest in terms of fantasy point production. But when you look at their age (Brady-35/Manning-37), they aren't as valuable because you won't get as many years out of them as you would someone like Andrew Luck (23) or Cam Newton (23).
Now don't misunderstand the statements above. I'm not telling you to avoid ALL players who are over 30, or close to it. Just like an NFL team, you want to add vets with a strong resume like Steven Jackson because you know what they will give you in terms of fantasy production. Even if it is for only one-to-two years.
The strategy above is just the tip of the iceberg. Matt Eastman goes even more in-depth on how to maximize your dynasty roster and how to get the most out of your draft.
Below are the top 30 players at each skill position that you will want to study if your dynasty league draft is coming up in the next few weeks to months. Evaluating the players below and understanding why they are ranked as they are will make your dynasty roster a top team this season and for many seasons down the road. And as dynasty owners, that's what we all strive for.
Aside from the top 100 overall dynasty players below, make sure to check out my top 30 picks at each skill position. Excellent for dynasty cheat sheets!!!!
1. Adrian Peterson - MIN
2. Calvin Johnson - DET
3. AJ Green - CIN
4.Trent Richardson - CLE
5. Doug Martin - TB
6. Arian Foster - HOU
7. CJ Spiller - BUF
8. Ray Rice - BAL
9. LeSean McCoy - PHI
10. Jamaal Charles - KC
11. Julio Jones - ATL
12. Aaron Rodgers - GB
13. Dez Bryant - DAL
14. Rob Gronkowski - NE
15. Demaryius Thomas - DEN
16. Marshawn Lynch - SEA
17. Alfred Morris - WAS
18. Brandon Marshall - CHI
19. Jimmy Graham - NO
20. Percy Harvin - MIN
21. Matt Forte - CHI
22. Andrew Luck - IND
23. Randall Cobb - GB
24. Cam Newton - CAR
25. David Wilson - NYG
26. Chris Johnson - TEN
27. Victor Cruz - NYG
28. Aaron Hernandez - NE
29. DeMarco Murray - DAL
30. Darren McFadden - OAK
31. Michael Crabtree - SF
32. Larry Fitzgerald - ARI
33. Hakeem Nicks - NYG
34. Drew Brees - NO
35. Stevan Ridley - NE
36. Roddy White - ATL
37. Maurice Jones-Drew - JAX
38. Eric Decker - DEN
39. Vincent Jackson - TAM
40. Lamar Miller - MIA
41. Colin Kaepernick - SF
42. Jordy Nelson - GB
43. Justin Blackmon - JAX
44. Andre Johnson - HOU
45. Tom Brady - NE
46. Robert Griffin III - WAS
47. Ryan Mathews - SD
48. Darren Sproles - NO
49. Pierre Garcon - WAS
50. Wes Welker - DEN
51. Mike Wallace - MIA
52. Torrey Smith - BAL
53. Russell Wilson - SEA
54. Matt Ryan - ATL
55. Antonio Brown - PIT
56. Matthew Stafford - DET
57. Dwayne Bowe - KC
58. Marques Colston - NO
59. Jason Witten - DAL
60. Jeremy Maclin - PHI
61. Josh Gordon - CLE
62. Frank Gore - SF
63. Kenny Britt - TEN
64. Stevie Johnson - BUF
65. Danario Alexander - SD
66. Jonathan Stewart - CAR
67. Greg Jennings - MIN
68. TY Hilton - IND
69. Vernon Davis - SF
70. Kyle Rudolph - MIN
71. Reggie Wayne - IND
72. Mikel Leshoure - DET
73. Cecil Shorts - JAX
74. Desean Jackson - PHI
75. Kendall Wright - TEN
76. Reggie Bush - DET
77. Miles Austin - DAL
78. Vick Ballard - IND
79. Mike Williams - TB
80. Steven Jackson - ATL
81. Peyton Manning - DEN
82. Alshon Jeffery - CHI
83. Mark Ingram - NO
84. Bernard Pierce - BAL
85. Ryan Williams - ARI
86. Daryl Richardson - STL
87. James Jones - GB
88. Jacquizz Rodgers - ATL
89. Tony Romo - DAL
90. Steve Smith - CAR
91. Jermaine Gresham - CIN
92. Ronnie Hillman - DEN
93. Ben Tate - HOU
94. Denarius Moore - OAK
95. BenJarvus Green-Ellis - CIN
96. Michael Floyd - ARI
97. Danny Amendola - NE
98. Bryce Brown - PHI
99. Vincent Brown - SD
100. Dennis Pitta - BAL