Once I pick my main players, I'll figure out which positions I'm weakest at, and pick high-upside guys at those positions to try and strengthen them. I want all my positions to have strength and honor.
First things first, however. Jermichael Finley is likely to be available in the 10th round, so there's no need to pick him in the 9th.
My weakest positions will be QB and TE in my estimation. Andy Dalton is the best available after the 9th pick, and he's available at 12, so I'll slot him in there. Jared Cook is next best after Finley, so I'll grab him at 11.
I am now free to take the best available WR at the 9th pick, which is Kenny Britt. With 4 WRs now, there is little reason to pick a 5th when we only start 2. Likewise with RBs, I have 3, plus a backup for injuries and bye weeks. I'll also pick a handcuff to the most risky RB I have that I can easily handcuff, which in this case is Marcel Reese for Darren McFadden. I'll plan on taking him in the last round.
That only leaves 3 spots: 13, 14, and 15. It's hard to predict which defenses will be good the next year, but once they present themselves, they stay pretty consistent, so when I have the luxury of extra roster space, I like to take on 2 DSTs - Denver in 13 and New England in 14. That leaves a kicker in Round 15. Here is the final expected lineup:
1. Calvin Johnson
2. Chris Johnson
3. Randall Cobb
4. Darren McFadden
5. Colin Kaepernick
6. Torrey Smith
7. LeVeon Bell
8. Montee Ball
9. Kenny Britt
10. Jermichael Finley
11. Jared Cook
12. Andy Dalton
13. Denver DST
14. New England DST
15. Kicker
16. Marcel Reese
