The good news? The 2007 college football season is just around the corner. The bad news? It's time for those tough decisions on draft day. Yep, those decisions. What do you do with Oregon State wide receiver Sammie Stroughter? How about Tulsa running back Courtney Tennial who could miss the 2007 season? Marcus Monk?
Is Monk worth a spot in the top 30 if he misses a couple of games? How do you rate Stroughter and Tennial, two players who seem to be a long-shot to even play in 2007? For those fantasy owners looking for a smart draft, you definitely don't want to gamble too much on guys like Stroughter and Tennial. However, if you have an injured player that should be back before the first month of the season is out, don't downgrade his ranking too much. You wouldn't want to draft him incredibly high, but there's still a good chance he will produce just as well where he is drafted when healthy - just assure yourself of a quality backup.
Considering the mostly vague injury reports you will often read, it is important to do your research just before draft day and always evaluate your rankings right up until the draft starts. Even the slightest tidbit of news on a position battle could mean the difference between getting the winner or the loser of the quarterback battle.
Obviously, you want to read as much information as you can before the draft gets going. Whether that's through fantasy websites, local newspapers or the school's website you should check out everything you can. Also, don't be afraid to move around your board when small bits of info come in.
Be sure to stick to your draft board - don't get caught up in the runs on tight ends, defenses, kickers, or whatever other position. Take the player or position you believe the value falls into. Of course, no one wants to get left out in the cold on the running backs or a solid starting quarterback, but stick to your board. Always pay attention to what the other league owners are doing, especially what positions they haven't addressed - you can develop a pretty good idea of what's coming up next.
The last important thing to note for a draft - enjoy it! You are building what you hope is a championship roster and it shouldn't be a two or three hour snooze fest.
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