4. PICK A DEFENSE EARLY(ISH)
Many people take a defense and kicker with their final two picks. But why spend earlier rounds drafting deep bench players when you could take an impactful D like the Steelers or Ravens? (Assuming the rest of your starting lineup looks good.) “At ESPN, we’ve been saying that if you can get a sure-fit defense, you might as well take that instead of a ‘lottery ticket’ late-round running back,” Quintong says. “So jump up for an elite defense.”