Every year a running back comes out of the draft and absolutely lights it up. I personally think that RB will be Felix Jones this year... but regardless... in most drafts Darren McFadden will be treated as "that guy". The "Adrian Peterson" of this years rookie RB crop. So let me put it to all fantasy football drafters out there... what round would you take Darren McFadden? For me... only because he's a RB and will see playing time this year... I'd take him late 18th... early 19th round...
It all depends what kind of league... Point Per Reception? How many GM's? How many RB's start? Keeper League? The more appropriate question, I think, is where do you rank McFadden compared to other RB's? I'd have him somewhere around 25th or so.
Mendenhall should could get goalline carries in Pittsburgh. In my opinion though, Jonathan Stewart will have the biggest fantasy impact, but Mendenhall and Forte won't be far behind.
I got AD in the fourth last year, would've spent a 2nd or 3rd, but I gaged the mood correctly at the draft and got great value. I am not as high on DMC this year, nor do I trust the Raiders offense. I am sure someone else will take him way too high because I wouldn't take him before rounds 8-10, maybe 7 if he shows flashes in preseason. Hard to say until then. I'd take Forte and Stewart ahead of him too.
I wouldn't pick him up until the last couple of rounds or after the draft as a FA, but someone will probably take him too early in most drafts.
Guarenteed some leagues will have him off the board in Round 1. Most by Round 3. Someone will take him in each league.
I personally don't like to pick up rookie rbs in fantasy drafts, i agree that i would pick steward ahead DMC. XP
