Javonte Williams, D’Andre Swift, Jonathan Taylor

Tired of making the same fantasy football mistakes year after year? In our latest article, a panel of Featured Pros analysts share their insights on the players they will never draft in 2024. Whether it’s due to injury history, inconsistent performances, or team changes, these experts explain why these players aren’t worth the risk. Don’t let these pitfalls ruin your fantasy season: read on to discover which players to avoid and why.

Players You’ll Never Draft Again

D’André Swift (RB – CHI)

“D’André Swift is a player that we fall for every offseason. There’s a narrative that he’ll be more efficient as a runner without Jalen Hurts. He wasn’t efficient in Detroit behind a great offensive line and he wasn’t efficient in Philly. The price isn’t as high as it has been in the past, but there’s a reason Swift is on his third team in three seasons. This could be more of a committee than we think.”
– David Heilman (Sports Betting Podcast Network)

“D’André Swift is on his third team in as many years. When he entered the league, he was expected to be the next great Detroit running back. He disappointed fantasy managers and NFL fans alike, never topping 620 yards rushing in Detroit (Gibbs & Montgomery BOTH did that in 2023). Last year in Philadelphia, he wasn’t a bust, but he certainly lost owners weeks with nine games under 10 points (including a 3.9 in Week 1 of the fantasy playoffs)! In Chicago, with a rookie quarterback and other players in the backfield who could compete for touches, he will continue to disappoint fantasy owners, which is why I won’t draft him, even with his lowly RB2 rating.”
– Adam Dove (The Fantasy Couriers)

Javonte Williams (RB – DEN)

“I really thought Javonte Williams was supposed to be a top running back in this league, but he just hasn’t delivered. I’ve taken him into leagues the last two seasons and he’s done next to nothing for me. I expect more of the same this year, especially with the recent reports that he’s just fighting for a spot on the roster.”
– Jeff Paur (RTSports)

Jonathan Taylor (RB – IND)

“Jonathan Taylor because RB4 is way too high to even consider drafting. With him as RB4 people are living in his glory days as RB1 TWO YEARS AGO. He’s played in 21 total games the last two seasons and his yards per carry has dropped below 4.5 in those two seasons. I get it. He was dominant when he came into the NFL. But now the team has a big rushing quarterback that will likely take away his opportunities. Yes, Taylor has flashed RB1 potential, but until he shows he can stay healthy again, I’m going to pass on him as a top 10 running back to draft. I’d much rather have a back like Najee or Joe Mixon, two running backs that I know I can get down the road and who have proven they can stay on the field and perform.”
– Miguel ‘SC’ Romero (Fantasy Football Universe)