All IDP: Drafts & Trades

It’s time to draft! In this episode, Scott Soltis and Jake Kohlhagen jump into the middle of a live best ball draft using a brand new format: 18 rounds, 12 teams, offense + IDP. With 6 offensive starters, 6 IDP starters, and just 6 bench spots, how will drafters approach building out their rosters? Join Scott and Jake as they move through rounds 6-9 of this new format, react to their fellow drafters’ selections, and hear their thought process as they’re on the clock.  

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One of the biggest questions in IDP best ball is: Should you draft DL or LB in the early rounds? Host Scott Soltis is joined by Jake Kohlhagen as the duo takes different sides and discusses the advantages and drawbacks of each strategy. After presenting arguments based on ADP, rankings, and historical scoring, Scott and Jake walk through a recent draft where they took these positions to extremes by drafting LB or DL with 6 of their first 8 picks. Implications for best ball, redraft, D-UP, and combined leagues are all discussed, allowing you to pick a side!

0:00 - Intro

1:09 - LB Early Argument 1 - Adam's Rankings

6:09 - DL Early Argument 1 - Top Scorers

12:01 - LB Early Argument 2 - Draft Results

16:52 - DL Early Argument 2 - Game Theory

23:49 - How Does D-Up Change IDP Draft Strategy?

27:57 - D-Up Ad Read

28:50 - Redraft Strategy

36:08 - Combined Leagues (Offense and Defense) Strategy

40:15 - LB Closing Argument

44:03 - DL Closing Argument

48:23 - Next Episode - LIVE DRAFT!

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NFL Draft season feels officially in the rearview mirror as OTAs are kicking off for every team. But before we officially close the book on analyzing the incoming class, Scott Soltis and Jake Kohlhagen look at all the rookie draft information from their very own leagues and walk through some interesting takeaways. The duo discusses a few of their favorite players, some intriguing observations, and, of course, their best IDP draft interactions.

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As we approach the halfway point of the D-UP contest on FastDraft, now is the perfect time to go back and grade some entries. Host Scott Soltis is joined by Evan Ringler of PlayerProfiler to examine 8 volunteered rosters and hand out A-F grades based on ceiling, floor, value, and distinctiveness. The duo takes note of the players, picks, and strategies they like and where they see some room for improvement as the inaugural D-UP contest enters its back half.

0:00 - Intro

5:03 - Josh Raymer's Draft

8:01 - IDP Jake's Draft

11:19 - Professor IDPs Draft

16:13 - Cousinvinny's Draft

22:03 - Sam Cosby's Draft

26:01 - Sneako27's Draft

30:24 - Leezydoesit's Draft

36:09 - TopperBengal63's Draft

43:17 - Wrap Up

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The NFL Draft has come and gone, and while we are in peak rookie draft season, there is always time for best ball! In this episode, Scott Soltis and Jake Kohlhagen take a look at where IDP rookies are going in a post-NFL Draft best ball and what veterans are slotting in around them. Whether you are a win-now dynasty team or prepping for best balls or redraft leagues, we’ve got you covered.

0:00 - Intro

1:06 - General Observations

6:35 - Travis Hunter

14:10 - Abdul Carter

20:43 - D-UP! Promo

21:38 - Carson Schwesinger

25:50 - James Pearce Jr.

33:07 - Mykell Williams

38:30 - Xavier Watts

41:54 - Chris Paul Jr.

47:26 - Nohl Williams

51:50 - Who Wasn't Drafted?

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It’s NFL Draft week, and while we are all excited about the next crop of rookies for our dynasty squads, should we be drafting them in our 2025 best ball and redraft leagues? In this episode, host Scott Soltis is joined by Jake Kohlhagen to discuss their basic approach to IDP rookies in best ball and redraft, while also discussing the 10 hottest rookies and whether they want them for redraft, best ball, both, or neither.

0:00 - Intro

0:44 - General Approaches to IDP Rookies

9:23 - Abdul Carter

15:41 - Travis Hunter

21:47 - D-UP! Promo

22:36 - Jihaad Campbell

28:01 - Carson Schwesinger

32:52 - Demetrius Knight Jr.

36:56 - Mike Green

41:54 - Jalon Walker

44:02 - James Pearce Jr.

47:46 - Shemar Stewart

51:46 - Mykel Williams

57:22 - Special Announcement

1:01:03 - Come Draft With Us!

1:02:59 - What's Next?

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Join us in a $4 IDP only best ball draft: http://sleeper.com/i/0NbW1LGl8MQB5

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The first large IDP best ball drafts of the offseason are upon us! With 25-32 rounds of picks, multiple IDP analysts, and many of the sharpest drafters out there, these drafts are a great place to get a sense of where the market is and where it may be going. Hosts Scott Soltis and Jake Kohlhagen explore early DL and LB strategies, how to handle dual designation in Sleeper, the market for 2024 breakouts, DB valuations, and actual draft data on Travis Hunter!

0:00 Intro

2:46 DL vs. LB Early

9:56 Dual Designation on Sleeper

16:41 Linebacker Breakouts

29:28 DB Drafting

37:36 Check the Podcast Feed

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Join us in a $5 IDP only best ball draft: http://sleeper.com/i/zERqZb8kbX4Pb

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The D-UP contest from FastDraft is the largest IDP best ball contest ever created, with a $10,000 prize pool and a $2,000 payout to 1st place. But with it being brand new, how should you approach it? In this special D-UP edition of IDP Drafts, host Scott Soltis is joined by Josh Raymer of The IDP Show to discuss roster construction, booster strategy, and general tips they have for giving yourself the best chance to win in D-UP.

Download the FastDraft app to play their new D-UP contest and use promo code IDPSHOW for up to a $25 deposit match: https://fastdraft.app/

Join us in a $5 combined offense/IDP best ball draft: http://sleeper.com/i/m7gVlZBb2AG63

Join us in a $5 IDP only best ball draft: http://sleeper.com/i/Y24e0qBDMV00O

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Figuring out which defensive players will bounce back or flame out is difficult at any time of the year, but especially early in the offseason. As you get ready to do some IDP drafting, Scott Soltis and Jeff Pomazal have got you covered with general strategies and specific big names they are watching closely who were breakouts, busts, or injured in 2024.

Download the FastDraft app to play their new D-UP contest and use promo code IDPSHOW for up to a $25 deposit match: https://fastdraft.app/

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Hosts Jake Kohlhagen and Scott Soltis look back at 2024 IDP best ball draft ADP and discuss 20 insights and trends that can be used to help in your 2025 drafts. Thank you for joining us for the first episode of IDP Drafts in 2025. We will see you in the draft room!

Subscribe to our YouTube channel for our other shows, The IDP Show, The IDP After Show, The IDP Trade Show, and IDP Bets.

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