The Greatest Draft Pick Of All Time (2nd round part 1)

We're into round two and the bracket is starting to heat up! It's still early days in the competition, but this is the round where contenders will start to gain momentum. Here we go.

Round 2

Mike Wallace, 2010 (4) v LeSean McCoy, 2010 (2)

Mike Wallace, #62, 2nd pick 7th round, Bear Necessities, 1257 yards 10 TDs (186 pts)
LeSean McCoy, #49, 9th pick 5th round, Gridiron Gang, 1572 yards 9 TDs (211 pts)

Mike Wallace had a great year for BN, helping them to the Corona Bowl, but LeSean McCoy proved to be absolutely crucial to GG's title run. These two knocked out some pretty good WRs in round one, Demaryius Thomas & Dez Bryant.

Winner: LeSean McCoy
Reason: Better value, more points, crucial to the title


Reggie Wayne, 2012 (26) v Allen Robinson, 2015 (57)

Reggie Wayne, #55, 5th pick 6th round, IKNAN, 1355 yards 5 TDs (165 pts)
Allen Robinson, #70, 10th pick 6th round, The Tuckfards, 1400 yards 14 TDs (224 pts)

A perfect case of old vs new. In this case, both did very well (though new did markedly better). Both were taken in the same round, so it's an even battle. These two knocked out A.J Green and Reggie Bush respectively.

Winner: Allen Robinson
Reason: an all around great draft pick


Jeremy Hill, 2014 (49) v DeAndre Hopkins, 2014 (48)

Jeremy Hill, #147, 7th pick 15th round, ADRZ, 1339 yards 9 TDs (188 pts)
DeAndre Hopkins, #143, 3rd pick 15th round, Forge Flyers, 1210 yards 6 TDs (157 pts)

Two late round flyers face off in round two. Both drafted in the same round, same year, but by different coaches. They both had great seasons, and they managed to knock out Golden Tate and Brandon Marshall in round 1. 

Winner: DeAndre Hopkins
Reason: ADRZ did file recommendations for his draft in 2014, but alas Hill was an auto draft pick


Marshawn Lynch, 2012 (23) v Larry Fitzgerald, 2015 (61)

Marshawn Lynch, #45, 5th pick 5th round, ADRZ, 1786 yards 12 TDs (251 pts)
Larry Fitzgerald, #115, 7th pick 10th round, The Romosexuals, 1215 yards 9 TDs (175 pts)

Hard to believe after such a strong 2011 Lynch was a 5th round pick. Larry Fitzgerald returned from the wilderness in 2015 (as shown by his 10th round selection). Both players had mightily good seasons, while Lynch knocked out a great season by Gurley, and Fitzgerald knocked himself out.

Winner: Marshawn Lynch
Reason: Finding an RB1 in round 5 is no small feat


Emmanuel Sanders, 2013 (37) v Wes Welker, 2011 (8)

Emmanuel Sanders, #36, 6th pick 4th round, Tom’s Tyrants, 1404 yards 9 TDs (194 pts)
Wes Welker, #39, 9th pick 4th round, The Dream Team, 1569 yards 11 TDs (223 pts)

Two dynamic short receivers who both had tremendous seasons here (Sanders on a title winning side). Both 4th rounders, Sanders was selected by the experienced Coach Barnes while Welker was snatched by the Rookie Coach Nathwani. They knocked out Vincent Jackson and Tyler Eifert in round 1.

Winner: Wes Welker
Reason: A lot of savvy went into the Sanders pick, but the rookie coach nailed it


Vernon Davis, 2013 (29) v DeAndre Hopkins, 2015 (50)

Vernon Davis, #26, 6th pick 3rd round, Bear Necessities, 850 yards 13 TDs (163 pts)
DeAndre Hopkins, #28, 4th pick 3rd round, Gridiron Gang, 1521 yards 11 TDs (218 pts)

Taking TEs not named Gronk or Graham high is suicide in most cases, while falling in love with a WR on hard knocks could be foolish. However on these occasions it worked. The 3rd rounders knocked out Russell Wilson and Michael Crabtree.

Winner: DeAndre Hopkins
Reason: This one was so close. But taking a TE that high, no matter the hype, is still a Hail Mary. Coach N. Stubbs made a calculated selection.


Matt Forte, 2010 (5) v Giovani Bernard, 2013 (36)

Matt Forte, #89, 9th pick 9th round, Gridiron Gang, 1616 yards 9 TDs (216 pts)
Giovani Bernard, #145, 5th pick 15th round, IKNAN, 1209 total yards 8 TDs (169 pts)

Two picks in the back half of drafts here. Forte was another RB instrumental in GG's momentous title season. Despite being a 15th round pick, Bernard was crucial to IKNAN's playoff season. Though we all know Coach Nathwani was a big contributor to this pick. They knocked out Jordan Cameron and Kelvin Benjamin.

Winner: Matt Forte
Reason: Both very good picks, but Forte had an insane season and was crucial to bringing home the title


Cam Newton, 2015 (63) v Adrian Peterson, 2012 (20)

Cam Newton, #136, 4th pick 12th round, IKNAN, 3837 Pyds, 636 Ryds, 45 TDs (487 pts)
Adrian Peterson, #30, 10th pick 3rd round, Tom’s Tyrants, 2314 yards 13 TDs (309 pts)

Two hotly tipped picks for the greatest here, but we must say goodbye to one. Newton had one of the best fantasy seasons ever, while AP nearly broke the rushing record coming off a serious injury. Both were key to playoff teams, while they knocked out Tony Gonzalez and Julio Jones.

Winner: Adrian Peterson
Reason: All the risk that went into this pick and the momentous reward make it just an awesome pick