Using risk to drive your 2026 BABS draft strategy
Feb 5 2026
To review: BABS’ asset groups offer us skill profiles. Sorting players by ADPs/AAVs within each group uncovers profit opportunities. However, incorporating risk into the process has always been more art than science. BABS’ risk costs provide us with a clearer way to manage the liabilities side of the ledger. We can improve our roster-building efforts by managing player selection within a risk budget. The budget amount is up to you. Playing for this year? Aim for around $40. Rebuilding? Expand your approach a bit.
Let’s look at current early-round ADPs to see how we can navigate our draft picks around risk. The main advice is to play it conservatively, since foundational players are tougher to replace. Let’s look at what the risk...
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