2011 Fantasy Football Mid-Round Targets for Your Drafts

So, you have been gearing up for your fantasy football drafts for 2011, and you have your top picks for the first couple rounds, but then the rubber starts meeting the road and you are mid-round drafting.  Now is the time to snag those players that will give your starter grade weekly production, but aren't top 15 players, because they were already drafted.

Here are some mid-round targets to consider when drafting.

Chad Ochocinco (WR, NE)—I have been targeting Ochocinco with my fourth- to sixth-round pick of 2011 fantasy football drafts.  It's hard for me not to imagine Ochocinco putting up 1,000-plus yards and 8-plus TDs with much more upside.  I love the pick and feel great about Ochocinco in redraft leagues.

Mario Manningham (WR, NYG)—Steve Smith heads to Philly and the door is swung wide open for Manningham.  He will be utilized all over the field and has wonderful ability after the catch.  I could see him putting up serious yardage in 2011, with TD potential as well.  I mean, Eli Manning considers himself as solid as Tom Brady (wink wink).

Jimmy Graham (TE, NO)—Not having the best preseason, but I wouldn't be surprised if he is one of Drew Bree's top red-zone targets every game.  I love his upside, and in TD-only leagues, he is a TE to strongly consider in your mid rounds.  I love this pick in dynasty leagues.

Matt Ryan (QB, ATL)—Matty Ice now has a number of solid weapons around him in Atlanta.  This could be the year he puts up elite QB numbers, and he will be hanging around in mid-rounds of your 2011 fantasy football draft for sure.

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