IDP Drafts

The NFL season is less than a week away, so what better way to wrap up this season of IDP Drafts than with our favorite format: a combined offense and IDP best ball. Hosts Scott Soltis and Jake Kohlhagen have assembled 6 IDP analysts and 6 seasoned combined format drafters experts for one final showdown in an 18-round draft.Who will be the first to break the IDP seal? How will teams use their 6 bench spots? Will Travis Hunter go 1.01? Tune in to find out in this season finale of IDP Drafts!Subscribe to our YouTube channel for our other shows, The IDP Show and The IDP After Show.If you'd like to support the show, you can do so for just $5/month over at ⁠theIDPshow.com⁠. We've got some premium features for paid supporters that we know you'll enjoy. Follow us on Twitter ⁠@theidpshow⁠. Thanks for listening!

It’s peak redraft season, and we are here to help with some ADP fades and alternatives. In this episode, hosts Jake Kohlhagen and Scott Soltis dive into The IDP Show ADP to identify 10 picks in the early-to-middle rounds of IDP drafts that we are passing on. Along the way, we’ll explain why we are not buying these players at market value and suggest alternatives to consider in the same range, allowing you to draft smarter.Draft with us: https://sleeper.com/i/V9E4kqJ8Z47jO Subscribe to our YouTube channel for our other shows, The IDP Show and The IDP After Show.If you'd like to support the show, you can do so for just $5/month over at ⁠theIDPshow.com⁠. We've got some premium features for paid supporters that we know you'll enjoy. Follow us on Twitter ⁠@theidpshow⁠. Thanks for listening!

Looking for an edge in your IDP Drafts? We’ve got tips to help you draft like an analyst by digging into some readily accessible data for IDP so that you can take an informed approach to determining who is hype and who is the real thing.Hosts Scott Soltis and Jake Kohlhagen share beginner and advanced data points to help you build draft boards that cut through the noise and get to the numbers that matter for IDP in general, defensive line, linebackers, and even DBs. Along the way, the guys illustrate the data with some of the biggest names in IDP as well as lesser-known players who the data suggests should (or shouldn’t) be on your radar.Subscribe to our YouTube channel for our other shows, The IDP Show and The IDP After Show.If you'd like to support the show, you can do so for just $5/month over at ⁠theIDPshow.com⁠. We've got some premium features for paid supporters that we know you'll enjoy. Follow us on Twitter ⁠@theidpshow⁠. Thanks for listening!

Every year, we all have those guys that we just can’t stop drafting. In this episode of IDP Drafts, hosts Jake Kohlhagen and Scott Soltis discuss the players they find themselves taking over and over again in D-UP, 2025 leagues, and rookie drafts. Along the way, they tackle all of the big positions (LB, DL, DB, and dual-designation), share their personal ADP, and highlight some observations and data nuggets that help to explain why they find these players so appealing.Download the FastDraft app to play their new D-UP contest and use promo code IDPSHOW for up to a $50 deposit match: https://fastdraft.app/Subscribe to our YouTube channel for our other shows, The IDP Show and The IDP After Show.If you'd like to support the show, you can do so for just $5/month over at ⁠theIDPshow.com⁠. We've got some premium features for paid supporters that we know you'll enjoy. Follow us on Twitter ⁠@theidpshow⁠. Thanks for listening!

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.  Download the FastDraft app to play their new D-UP contest and use promo code IDPSHOW for up to a $50 deposit match: https://fastdraft.app/Subscribe to our YouTube channel for our other shows, The IDP Show, The IDP After Show, The IDP Trade Show, and IDP Bets.If you'd like to support the show, you can do so for just $5/month over at ⁠theIDPshow.com⁠. We've got some premium features for paid supporters that we know you'll enjoy. Follow us on Twitter ⁠@theidpshow⁠. Thanks for listening!

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!Download the FastDraft app to play their new D-UP contest and use promo code IDPSHOW for up to a $50 deposit match: https://fastdraft.app/Subscribe to our YouTube channel for our other shows, The IDP Show, The IDP After Show, The IDP Trade Show, and IDP Bets.If you'd like to support the show, you can do so for just $5/month over at ⁠theIDPshow.com⁠. We've got some premium features for paid supporters that we know you'll enjoy. Follow us on Twitter ⁠@theidpshow⁠. Thanks for listening!

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.Download the FastDraft app to play their new D-UP contest and use promo code IDPSHOW for up to a $50 deposit match: https://fastdraft.app/Subscribe to our YouTube channel for our other shows, The IDP Show, The IDP After Show, The IDP Trade Show, and IDP Bets.If you'd like to support the show, you can do so for just $5/month over at ⁠theIDPshow.com⁠. We've got some premium features for paid supporters that we know you'll enjoy. Follow us on Twitter ⁠@theidpshow⁠. Thanks for listening!

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.Download the FastDraft app to play their new D-UP contest and use promo code IDPSHOW for up to a $50 deposit match: https://fastdraft.app/Subscribe to our YouTube channel for our other shows, The IDP Show, The IDP After Show, The IDP Trade Show, and IDP Bets.If you'd like to support the show, you can do so for just $5/month over at ⁠theIDPshow.com⁠. We've got some premium features for paid supporters that we know you'll enjoy. Follow us on Twitter ⁠@theidpshow⁠. Thanks for listening!

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.Download the FastDraft app to play their new D-UP contest and use promo code IDPSHOW for up to a $50 deposit match: https://fastdraft.app/Subscribe to our YouTube channel for our other shows, The IDP Show, The IDP After Show, The IDP Trade Show, and IDP Bets.If you'd like to support the show, you can do so for just $5/month over at ⁠theIDPshow.com⁠. We've got some premium features for paid supporters that we know you'll enjoy. Follow us on Twitter ⁠@theidpshow⁠. Thanks for listening!

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.Download the FastDraft app to play their new D-UP contest and use promo code IDPSHOW for up to a $50 deposit match: https://fastdraft.app/Join us in a $4 IDP only best ball draft: http://sleeper.com/i/0NbW1LGl8MQB5Subscribe to our YouTube channel for our other shows, The IDP Show, The IDP After Show, The IDP Trade Show, and IDP Bets.If you'd like to support the show, you can do so for just $5/month over at ⁠theIDPshow.com⁠. We've got some premium features for paid supporters that we know you'll enjoy. Follow us on Twitter ⁠@theidpshow⁠. Thanks for listening!

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!Download the FastDraft app to play their new D-UP contest and use promo code IDPSHOW for up to a $50 deposit match: https://fastdraft.app/Join us in a $5 IDP only best ball draft: http://sleeper.com/i/zERqZb8kbX4PbSubscribe to our YouTube channel for our other shows, The IDP Show, The IDP After Show, The IDP Trade Show, and IDP Bets.If you'd like to support the show, you can do so for just $5/month over at ⁠theIDPshow.com⁠. We've got some premium features for paid supporters that we know you'll enjoy. Follow us on Twitter ⁠@theidpshow⁠. Thanks for listening!

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/m7gVlZBb2AG63Join us in a $5 IDP only best ball draft: http://sleeper.com/i/Y24e0qBDMV00OSubscribe to our YouTube channel for our other shows, The IDP Show, The IDP After Show, The IDP Trade Show, and IDP Bets.If you'd like to support the show, you can do so for just $5/month over at ⁠theIDPshow.com⁠. We've got some premium features for paid supporters that we know you'll enjoy. Follow us on Twitter ⁠@theidpshow⁠. Thanks for listening!

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/Subscribe to our YouTube channel for our other shows, The IDP Show, The IDP After Show, The IDP Trade Show, and IDP Bets.If you'd like to support the show, you can do so for just $5/month over at ⁠theIDPshow.com⁠. We've got some premium features for paid supporters that we know you'll enjoy. Follow us on Twitter ⁠@theidpshow⁠. Thanks for listening!

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.If you'd like to support the show, you can do so for just $5/month over at ⁠theIDPshow.com⁠. We've got some premium features for paid supporters that we know you'll enjoy. Follow us on Twitter ⁠@theidpshow⁠. Thanks for listening!

New hosts Jake Kohlhagen and Scott Soltis stop by to preview the offseason podcast plans for IDP Drafts. New episodes start at the end of February.Download FastDraft and use code IDPSHOW for a $25 deposit match on your first deposit:https://fastdraft.app/Subscribe to our YouTube channel for our other shows, The IDP Show, The IDP After Show,The IDP Trade Show, and IDP Bets.The IDP Show: Apple | SpotifyThe IDP After Show: Apple | SpotifyIf you'd like to support the show, you can do so for just $5/month over at ⁠theIDPshow.com⁠. We've got some premium features for paid supporters that we know you'll enjoy. Follow us on Twitter ⁠@theidpshow⁠. Thanks for listening!

Up until this episode, we've talked about IDP only best ball. In this episode, Scott Soltis and Eric Harms are diving into combined best ball (offense + IDP) to answer the question that stumps so many folks who are new to IDP: when should you start drafting defensive players? Scott and Eric offer their opinion, share their strategies for both types of drafts, and finish the episode by pointing out some of the biggest values (and reaches) in the combined ADP. This is the final episode of IDP Drafts for 2024. We've enjoyed drafting with you! We'll be back in February with a whole new slate of episodes -- and some surprises. See you then. Good luck this season! Subscribe to our YouTube channel for our other shows, The IDP Show, The IDP After Show, The IDP Trade Show, and IDP Bets. If you'd like to support our work, you can do so for just $5/month over at ⁠theIDPshow.com⁠. We've got some premium features for paid supporters that we know you'll enjoy. Follow us on Twitter ⁠@theidpshow⁠. Thanks for listening!

One of the tenets of IDP best ball is player exposure: how many shares of an IDP you have across all your drafts. You have to carefully manage that exposure so that your teams aren't sunk if a player under-performs or gets hurt; but on the flip side, you want to be overweight on the studs who will leagues in the upcoming season. In this episode, Evan Ringler and Jackson Schwam interrogate their player exposures to understand why they keep drafting certain IDPs. Subscribe to our YouTube channel for our other shows, The IDP Show, The IDP After Show, The IDP Trade Show, and IDP Bets. If you'd like to support our work, you can do so for just $5/month over at ⁠theIDPshow.com⁠. We've got some premium features for paid supporters that we know you'll enjoy. Follow us on Twitter ⁠@theidpshow⁠. Thanks for listening!

With the first 16 rounds of our IDP Madness mock draft in the books, it's time to see how the final 8 rounds shake out! Join Johny the Greek, Mike Woellert, Bobby Reynolds, and Jackson Schwam as they navigate rounds 17-24 of our mock draft. There's still some meat left on the bone and value to be had, so how will our drafters attack the final third of the draft to round out their rosters? Tune in to find out! Subscribe to our YouTube channel for our other shows, The IDP Show, The IDP After Show, The IDP Trade Show, and IDP Bets. If you'd like to support our work, you can do so for just $5/month over at ⁠theIDPshow.com⁠. We've got some premium features for paid supporters that we know you'll enjoy. Follow us on Twitter ⁠@theidpshow⁠. Thanks for listening!

When all you have is the draft, how you construct your rosters is critical to success. If you're too light on one position or too heavy on another, it can totally sink your chances of taking home the prize. While our knowledge of IDP best ball in general and roster construction specifically is still evolving, it's important to react according to the data we have right now. For this conversation, Josh Raymer brings on David Kelly, author of the two best articles on IDP best ball roster construction you'll find online. The duo discusses best ball versus managed leagues, how the ADP has shifted from 2023 to 2024, how drafters approach IDP Madness versus other IDP best ball drafts, and how they think draft trends will change. Subscribe to our YouTube channel for our other shows, The IDP Show, The IDP After Show, The IDP Trade Show, and IDP Bets. If you'd like to support our work, you can do so for just $5/month over at ⁠theIDPshow.com⁠. We've got some premium features for paid supporters that we know you'll enjoy. Follow us on Twitter ⁠@theidpshow⁠. Thanks for listening!

With the first 8 rounds of our IDP Madness mock draft in the books, it's time to see how the middle rounds shake out! Join Jeff Pomazal, Kyle Bellefeuil, Jake Kohlhagen, and Adam Marcum as they navigate rounds 9-16 of our mock draft, which is where drafters truly earn their money. With DBs being sprinkled in more often in the early rounds, how will that affect the strategies deployed here? Tune in to find out! Subscribe to our YouTube channel for our other shows, The IDP Show, The IDP After Show, The IDP Trade Show, and IDP Bets. If you'd like to support our work, you can do so for just $5/month over at ⁠theIDPshow.com⁠. We've got some premium features for paid supporters that we know you'll enjoy. Follow us on Twitter ⁠@theidpshow⁠. Thanks for listening!