Madden NFL 22 features some great value picks for fantasy drafts. Here are some of the best skill players that fans can choose from in the game.
EA Sports' Madden NFL 22 is the newest release in the long-running sports series. Franchise Mode is the game's deepest, and a fantasy draft is the most exciting way to get one started. When beginning the journey as an owner in their franchise, gamers will want to get the most value they can in their draft to help get them on track to winning the Super Bowl. When it comes to getting the most value possible, users will need to consider their draftees' age, overall ratings, and development traits. The players mentioned below were all available in the middle of their respective rounds, and there are multiple options listed to help owners personalize their roster.
The 1st and 2nd rounds are loaded with supreme talent and some of Madden NFL 22's highest-rated players. These are where teams will draft the cornerstones of their roster. Quarterbacks are the most important position, so the good ones are all likely to be gone by the end of the 2nd round. To kick things off, 25-year-old Deshaun Watson is available in the first at 90 overall with a Star development trait. As an alternative, rookie Justin Fields can be selected in the 2nd round. Although he's only 74 overall, the 22-year-old has a Star development trait and will lock down the QB room for the next 10 seasons.
Supplementing the quarterback with explosive playmakers is the key to a strong offense in Madden 22. In some drafts, Tyreek Hill is available in the middle of round one. At 98 overall with 99 speed and X-Factor abilities, it's impossible to go wrong with having this offensive skill player in the game for 4-5 seasons. If quarterback was the choice in the 1st, Falcons' wideout Calvin Ridley can be grabbed in the 3rd round or the Titans' veteran Julio Jones is still available in the 4th round. Running back is a very deep position in the game, so talented players like Kareem Hunt and Jonathan Taylor can be picked as late as the 7th or 8th round.
Madden NFL 22's Best Fantasy Draft Picks Explained
Having a disruptive defensive line can take away the opponent's run game in Madden NFL 22 or make them put the ball in the air quickly. In the 2nd round, Chase Young and Brian Burns are still on the board. At just 22 and 23 years old, respectively, either one can terrorize opposing QBs for many years to come. Massive defensive tackle Vita Vea can be acquired in the 4th round to prevent anyone from running up the middle easily. Conversely, a nasty offensive line can protect the franchise QB or clear the way for an elusive running back. Quentin Nelson is a 25-year-old guard available in round 2 that can use his equippable superstar abilities to give the offense a huge advantage by identifying blitzers on the 3rd or 4th down.
For linebackers, round 5 is a good time to start looking. Deion Jones and Devin White are two big-time MLBs available there. Isaiah Simmons and Micah Parsons are both versatile and obtainable in round 8. They are edge players that can lock down tight ends in coverage or blitz effectively. The defensive backfield is the final piece of the puzzle for a great Madden 22 team. Turnovers are the name of the game, especially in user vs. user games, so a ball-hawking secondary can be the difference between wins and losses. Denzel Ward is a young playmaking cornerback draftable in the 3rd round, while hard-hitting safeties Justin Simmons and Adrian Amos await in round 7.
The first thing many players do every year when the game comes out is boot up Franchise mode in Madden and start a fantasy draft. In doing so, they'll want to spend those draft picks wisely. Whether it's a young franchise QB in the first round or a veteran star receiver in the fourth, every pick can go a long way in helping win a Super Bowl in Madden NFL 22.
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