Okay, here’s my take on the “Cooper Kupp ADP 2023” topic, written in a casual, blog-style format, focusing on my personal experience:
Alright, fantasy football nerds, let’s talk Cooper Kupp. Specifically, where the heck was I supposed to draft him this year? His Average Draft Position (ADP) was all over the place, and I went through a whole process figuring it out.
My Pre-Draft Panic
First, I scoured the internet. You know, the usual spots – the big fantasy websites, some smaller blogs, even dove into a few Reddit threads (mistake!). Everyone had a different opinion. Some said he was still a first-rounder, easy. Others were terrified of the hamstring and were screaming “third round at best!” My head was spinning.
Mock Draft Madness
So, what did I do? I jumped into a bunch of mock drafts. Like, a LOT. Free ones, paid ones, slow drafts, fast drafts… you name it, I was mocking it. I wanted to see where Kupp was actually going, not just where people said he should go.
- Early Mocks (July): He was consistently going late first, early second. People were still riding high on last year’s performance.
- Mid-August Mocks: The hamstring news started to hit. I saw him slip into the second round more often, sometimes even the early third. Panic was setting in.
- Late August Mocks: This is where it got REALLY interesting. Depending on the league and the people, he was anywhere from a mid-second to a late-third round pick. Total chaos.
My Actual Drafts
I’m in three leagues this year, so I had three chances to make a decision. Here’s what I did:
- League 1 (Super Competitive): I chickened out. Someone else grabbed him in the early second. I wasn’t willing to risk a top pick on the injury uncertainty.
- League 2 (Casual with Friends): I snagged him in the third round! Felt like a steal. Everyone else was scared, but I figured the upside was worth it at that point.
- League 3 (High Stakes): This one was tough. I had the 10th pick in a 12-team league. He was there in the second, and I pulled the trigger. High risk, high reward, baby!
The Takeaway (So Far)
It’s still early, obviously, but here’s my gut feeling: If Kupp comes back healthy and plays like Kupp, he’s a league-winner. Even missing a few games, the potential is just too high. But that “if” is HUGE. I wouldn’t fault anyone for being cautious, especially in the first two rounds. My personal strategy was to let the draft dictate my decision. If he fell to me at a value I felt comfortable with, I’d take him. If not, I’d move on. No regrets… yet!
