Best Ball Breakdown: Best Picks in Rounds 11-15

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Regardless of your contest selection, there is money to be won and edges to gain by hopping into lobbies early. In this article, I’m going to highlight my favorite targets in Rounds 11-15, based on current average draft position. (I’ve already covered the best picks in Rounds 1-5 and Rounds 6-10.) You can stay up to date with the fluctuating ADP by using our free Underdog ADP Tool. First-time users can get a 100% deposit match up to $100 using the promo code “FTN.”

2023 Best Ball Breakdown: Best Picks in Rounds 11-15

Round 11: Kenneth Gainwell, Philadelphia Eagles

(ADP – 126.4, RB37)

Kenneth Gainwell currently sits at the top of the Eagle’s depth chart with Miles Sanders and Boston Scott set to enter free agency. After seeing minimal usage in the regular season, Gainwell carved out a prominent role in the playoffs, leading the backfield in snaps (95), touches (40), and yards (181). Much of Gainwell’s production came in garbage time, however, he remained the primary ball carrier in the Super Bowl, logging double-digit touches (14), while no other back saw more than seven. Philadelphia will be busy this offseason, working on bringing back critical members of their roster, but it is unlikely they will prioritize the running back position. It is also rumored that Jalen Hurts’ new extension could be north of $50M per year, leaving little flexibility to maneuver in the free-agent market. Even if the Eagles sign a veteran and/or add a running back in the draft, the risk is baked into Gainwell’s average draft position as the RB37. Since Hurts’ first year as the starter in 2021, the Eagles have finished top five in rushing rate, rushing attempts and rushing yards in back-to-back seasons.

Round 12: Greg Dulcich, Denver Broncos

(ADP – 133.9, TE14)

After missing the first five games of the season with a hamstring injury, Greg Dulcich made a statement in his debut, logging 44 yards and a touchdown on prime time. He became one of the more reliable players at the tight end position, finishing as a TE1 in 60% of his games (six of 10 games). Dulcich averaged 41.1 receiving yards per game which would have ranked ninth at the position and 43.63 receiving yards with Russell Wilson under center. Despite missing seven games, Dulcich’s two touchdowns on the season were tied for second on the team. With Sean Payton as the new head coach, the Broncos’ offense should improve in 2023 which bodes well for all Denver pass catchers.

Round 13: Rondale Moore, Arizona Cardinals

(ADP – 149.4, WR67)

Cardinals 2021 second-round pick Rondale Moore had a late start to the season after missing the first three games with a hamstring injury, but thrived upon his return, finally being utilized as a full-time player. Despite sharing the field with Marquise Brown and/or DeAndre Hopkins, Moore was a target hog when healthy, finishing top 20 in targets (8) and 15th in receptions per game (5.98) among all players. Although Kyler Murray’s return date is still up in the air, Moore had one his best games of the season with Colt McCoy under center, leading the team in targets (13) and receptions (9) and finishing second in receiving yards (94). Moore is already a value if his situation remains, but could see his stock increase if Hopkins is moved in the offseason.

Round 14: D’Onta Foreman, Carolina Panthers

(ADP – 161.1, RB46)

Similar to 2021, D’Onta Foreman went from a contingency-based handcuff to a plug-and-play weekly starter in the second half of the season. Once Carolina traded Christian McCaffrey to the 49ers, Foreman became a focal point of the Panthers’ offense and one of the most dominant rushers in the league. He eclipsed 110 yards rushing yards in five of his last 11 games (45.45%), trailing only Derrick Henry within that stretch. His 79.73 rushing yards per game without McCaffrey ranked as the fifth highest among all players. Although Foreman is yet to sign with a team, Panthers general manager Scott Fitterer stated that re-signing the running back will be a “priority.” Regardless of where Foreman lands, he stands to be a key contributor for any team that chooses to bring him in. 

Round 15: Anthony Richardson (Rookie)

(ADP – 178.7, QB26)

Anthony Richardson has been one of the biggest risers in the pre-draft process and will likely continue to vault up draft boards following the Scouting Combine. At 6-foot-4 and 232 pounds, there is the belief that the former Gators’ quarterback will run the 40-yard dash somewhere in the 4.40s. In his first (and last) full season as a starter, Richardson struggled as a thrower, passing for 2,549 yards on a 53.8% completion rate and a 17:9 TD:INT ratio. However, he was able to overcome his shortcomings with his dynamism as a rusher, carrying the rock 103 times for 654 yards and nine touchdowns. Even if Richardson takes time to develop in the NFL, he possesses the Konami Code upside that has become increasingly difficult to find in the later rounds. Although there is an inherent risk for rookie quarterbacks not seeing the field at the start of the season, Richardson could be a league winner in playoff weeks.