Grade Guide
Use this scale when grading drafts. Be honest, be fair, and remember: B is average, not bad. Most drafts should land B- to B+. A grades are earned, not given.
How to Grade Well
Consider the format. A PPR draft looks different from Standard. Dynasty values youth differently than redraft. Grade within the context of their league type.
Look at roster construction. Do they have balance? Did they address key positions? Are there clear weaknesses or smart value plays?
Don't grade on outcome. A player could get injured week 1 — that doesn't make the pick bad. Grade the process, not the luck.
Leave a comment. A grade without context isn't helpful. Tell them what you liked, what concerned you, and what you'd do differently.
Championship-winning roster. Almost no weaknesses. You'd be shocked if this team doesn't finish top 2.
Strong at every position with great value picks throughout. Contender from day one.
A few premium picks, solid depth, only minor gaps. Playoff team for sure.
Good starters but depth or positional balance is slightly off. Needs a waiver wire win or two.
Nothing wrong, nothing special. Middle of the pack. This is where most drafts land — and that's okay.
Some questionable picks or noticeable positional holes. Could compete but has clear weaknesses.
Multiple reaches or thin at key positions. Needs significant waiver wire work to compete.
Significant roster construction issues. Too many reaches, bad positional balance, or outdated rankings.
Major reaches, poor value, weak at most positions. Hard to see a path to the playoffs.
Looks like auto-draft gone wrong. Multiple busts, no strategy, no upside.