To come up with a definitive list of horrible draft day mistakes, we turned to the Reddit community. Here are some of the worst picks we found.
The Absolute Worst Draft Picks, From Redditors
If you've played fantasy football long enough, you've probably made a few regrettable decisions on draft day. Bad picks happen to the best of us. The key is to avoid those epically atrocious draft picks that can haunt your psyche for years.
To identify some of the most memorable draft day dumpster fires, we turned to the Reddit community. And the responses did not disappoint. See below for a roundup of not so greatest hits, and maybe you'll be inspired in your own upcoming draft to avoid becoming a fantasy league cautionary tale.
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Case of mistaken identity
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Not so Lucky
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Twice bitten, twice shy?
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A real 'kick' in the gut
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You got Glonk'd
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Even a blind squirrel...
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The fates smiled
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A couple bad breaks
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One false move
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Losing your league...and your lunch
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The triple whammy
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Life comes at you fast
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To see these and many more hilariously bad draft flub stories, check out the original subreddit.
Don't Become a Draft Day Punchline
Crappy draft picks are common and can happen to anyone, even the most seasoned fantasy football competitors. But there's a way to minimize this risk — by preparing yourself. With the Sleeper app, you can stay informed, access the latest injury news, and get player rankings and average draft positions — basically everything you need to make smarter picks and reduce the chances of drafting a legendary bust.
Here are a few additional guides to get you ready for this fantasy season:
