6 IDPs to Target in Redraft Leagues

ByRyan Sitzmann Posted on Updated on

Listed below are six IDPs I recommend targeting in drafts as of July 10th (two at DL, two at LB, and two at DB). As you will see, I’ve ranked the majority of these players substantially higher (+20 spots) versus other “expert consensus rankings” that are logged into the FantasyPros platform.

These are just a few of the many player excerpts and rankings taken out of my 2021 IDP Fantasy Football Draft Guide which is available for purchase here.

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These target recommendations are based on the balanced IDP scoring system listed below:

Scoring System:
Solo Tackle = 1.5 points, Assist = 0.75 points, Tackles for Loss = 2 points, Sack = 4 points, Interception = 5 points, Forced Fumble = 4 points, Fumble Recovery = 4 points, Pass Deflection = 1.5 points, Defensive TD = 6 points, Safeties = 2 points


DEFENSIVE LINEMEN

26. Carl Lawson DE – NYJ (6), +23 vs. ECR
Although Lawson’s production totals over the last two seasons aren’t eye-popping (50 total tackles and 10.5 sacks), his underlying pressure statistics signal a breakout season is coming now that he’s going to be a full-time player on the Jets. He had the 4th highest pressure frequency (QB Hurries plus QB knockdowns) of all defensive ends with over 450 snaps, only behind Joey Bosa, Chase Winovich, and Chris Jones. Additionally, New York has enough pass-rushing threats up front to keep the pressure off Lawson, unlike what he encountered with the Bengals. He’s one of my favorite DL3 plays this season.

36. Randy Gregory DE – DAL (7), +26 vs. ECR
Gregory isn’t a player I’ve seen mentioned much in IDP circles, but I think he has a great chance to break out and become a fantasy starter this year. He’s dealt with suspension issues since entering the league but those concerns should be behind him now that the league is no longer suspending players who test positive for marijuana. With Aldon Smith gone in free agency, Gregory has a chance at earning a good amount of snaps. He’s put up 9.5 sacks in very limited playing time across his first two years (~720 snaps), so I’m excited to see what he can do across from DeMarcus Lawrence if he increases his snap count into the 700+ range in 2021.

LINEBACKERS

34. Logan Wilson LB – CIN (10), +25 vs. ECR 
The Bengals heavily rotated four different linebackers across their three spots last year thereby demolishing any fantasy value within the group. It’s still unclear how the playing time splits will pan out in 2021, but early signs indicate that Wilson is the most likely candidate to have significant fantasy value . He’s impressed so far in camp and seems entrenched as the team’s starting MLB. He’s a former safety so has the pass coverage background to stay on the field in sub packages and has the big play ability to make him a quality LB4 target with very nice upside. I’ll be snapping him up where I can as my fourth linebacker.

38. De’Vondre Campbell LB – GB (13), +31 vs. ECR
Campbell recently signed with the Packers where he immediately becomes the frontrunner to start on the inside and stay on the field in subpackages. Green Bay ran more one-lb sets than any other team in the league last season and if that holds true again for 2021, and Campbell snags that role, he will be an absolute steal of a value this late in drafts.

DEFENSIVE BACKS

10. Taylor Rapp S – LAR (11), +12 vs. ECR 
Rapp had a solid rookie season and was to set build on that in year two, but his snap counts were unexpectedly limited to begin the season and then he suffered a season-ending knee injury in Week 10. With John Johnson gone in free agency, Rapp is the frontrunner to take over the strong safety position and his per snap production last year (most FPP among all safeties that played 35 or more snaps per game) has me excited about his production potential in 2021. We just need to follow the training camp reports closely and make sure  he secures the starting position over Terrell Burgess.

 

19. Adrian Amos S – GB (13), +6 vs. ECR
Amos has had back-to-back seasons of 80+ total tackle production to go along with a couple interceptions. These are solid numbers but nothing to get overly excited about. However, with a new defensive coordinator, brings new opportunity. The Packers largely failed to address improving their linebacking core which was one of the weakest in the league last year. So it would make sense for the team to play Amos more in an in-the-box safety/run defense role which would dramatically improve his tackle production. At this stage in drafting DBs, many are a crapshoot, so picking out guys like Amos with larger upsides is typically your best strategy.

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