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Fantasy Football 2019: Top 10 Values in Early Drafts

By Kevin Scott

HOUSTON, TX - SEPTEMBER 10: Leonard Fournette #27 of the Jacksonville Jaguars rushes with the ball as Benardrick McKinney #55 of the Houston Texans pursues at NRG Stadium on September 10, 2017 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
HOUSTON, TX - SEPTEMBER 10: Leonard Fournette #27 of the Jacksonville Jaguars rushes with the ball as Benardrick McKinney #55 of the Houston Texans pursues at NRG Stadium on September 10, 2017 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images) /
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CINCINNATI, OH – OCTOBER 28: Peyton Barber #25 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers attempts to run the ball past Carlos Dunlap #96 of the Cincinnati Bengals during the third quarter at Paul Brown Stadium on October 28, 2018 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by John Grieshop/Getty Images)
CINCINNATI, OH – OCTOBER 28: Peyton Barber #25 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers attempts to run the ball past Carlos Dunlap #96 of the Cincinnati Bengals during the third quarter at Paul Brown Stadium on October 28, 2018 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by John Grieshop/Getty Images) /

Value No. 10: Peyton Barber (Draft.com ADP: 127 overall)

Peyton Barber would have won the vote for incumbent backs most likely to be replaced by a new back in the draft. However, that would have been a losing bet. The Bucs drafted no one at the position.

So Barber remains the presumed starter, and only has to hold off Ronald Jones (who was terrible last year) and undrafted rookie Bruce Anderson.

What is more, Barber has been praised repeatedly by Bruce Arians, who believes he can become a three-down back and thrive in his system.

While most see Barber as a plodder who will never become a fantasy star, it is possible the transition to Arians’ system, which specializes in keeping defenses honest deep, will open up lanes for Barber.

If you watched him last year, you know he has talent, and made the most of a bad situation.

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Since he’s not being drafted until the 11th round, it is more than worth a try to grab him with a 10th round pick.

Kevin Scott is a fantasy veteran who plays in over 30 leagues per year, and has made a profit in 10 years running. You can follow him @champofantasy. 

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