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Who is Jared Smola

You might say Jared was born to be a fantasy analyst.

By four years old, he could name the starting AND backup QB for every NFL team. He started playing fantasy football at age-9 and won his first championship at 10 on the back of a huge season from Barry Sanders.

Jared has been with Draft Sharks since 2007. He is now Lead Analyst, heading up the preseason and weekly projections that fuel your Draft War Room and My Team tools. He currently ranks 1st among 133 analysts in draft rankings accuracy.

When he is not buried in his spreadsheets, you can find Jared chasing around his two daughters or trying to break 80 on the golf course.

Articles

Fantasy Football Risers and Fallers

A running list of the fantasy football risers and fallers in the Draft Sharks rankings throughout the summer. Find out who to target in your draft.

Jul 26, 2024
Fantasy Football Sleepers 2024

Supercharge your fantasy draft with these 16 fantasy football sleepers. Learn which late-round picks are poised for breakout seasons.

Jul 26, 2024
Best Draft Position Fantasy Football: 12-Team 2024

What’s the best draft position in fantasy football this year? We ran the numbers to find out. The results might surprise you ...

Jul 24, 2024
Best Fantasy Football Draft Board & Tools

Got a fantasy football draft coming up? You might want to know about this powerful cheat sheet. Plus a bunch more tools to help you win. (Updated 2024)

Jul 23, 2024
2024's Best and Worst Offenses, According to Vegas

Which offenses do the oddsmakers project to be best and worst in 2024? And how should that info impact our fantasy football draft strategy?

Jul 19, 2024
12-Team Non PPR Draft Strategy

This 12-Team Non PPR draft strategy guide takes you through top player targets and fallback options in every round. Crush your draft from any spot.

Jul 17, 2024
12-Team Half PPR Draft Strategy

This 12-Team Half PPR draft strategy guide takes you through top targets and secondary options in every round. Build a championship-winning roster.

Jul 10, 2024
Fantasy Football Draft Guide: 12-Team PPR Draft Strategy

This comprehensive fantasy football draft guide takes you pick-by-pick through 12-team PPR draft strategy. We'll help you crush your draft from any spot.

Jul 08, 2024
Best Auction Draft Cheat Sheet & Fantasy Tools

You have enough to think about during your auction draft. This set of auction tools will help you focus on simply building the best team. (Updated 2024)

Jul 08, 2024
Dynasty Startup Mock Draft

We got 12 top dynasty analysts together for a dynasty startup mock draft. Let's look at how the draft played out and how each roster shaped up.

Jul 03, 2024
Does Offensive Line Performance Impact Fantasy Football Production?

We all assume offensive line play impacts fantasy football production. But does it really? We dug into the passing and rushing numbers to get answers.

Jul 01, 2024
Superflex Mock Draft (2024)

We tested multiple draft strategies in a superflex mock draft. You might be surprised to learn which strategy won out …

Jun 28, 2024
Fantasy Football Cheat Sheet: The Dynamic Draft War Room

Rankings get stale in a hurry. You need a dynamic cheat sheet that evolves as you draft. Let this powerful tool be YOUR unfair advantage. (Updated 2024)

Jun 26, 2024
2-QB Draft Strategy (2024)

2-QB draft strategy varies wildly from 1-QB leagues -- and is even different from superflex. Let's dive into how you should attack these unique drafts.

Jun 21, 2024
WR Sleepers 2024 (Wide Receivers)

Jameson Williams leads our list of seven mid- and late-round WRs with the potential to return a big profit in 2024.

Jun 18, 2024
Ranking Week 17 Matchups for 2024 Best Ball Game Stacks

Which Week 17 matchups should you target for game stacks in 2024 best ball tournaments? And how much should you care about stacking Week 15 and 16 games?

Jun 14, 2024
2024 Fantasy Football Tiers

Fantasy football rankings are great. But they're also incomplete. These fantasy football tiers will help you see where the gaps are before you start your draft.

May 20, 2024
NFL Bye Weeks 2024

Let’s take a look at the 2024 NFL bye weeks – and how they’ll impact your fantasy football season.

May 15, 2024
Xavier Legette Dynasty Value

It took Xavier Legette five college seasons to break out. Should you look past that and buy this size-speed freak? Jared Smola examines Legette's dynasty value.

May 03, 2024
Troy Franklin Dynasty Value

Troy Franklin was a big-play machine at Oregon the past two seasons. His speed will be a weapon in the NFL. But how big a concern is his 6'2, 176-pound frame for his dynasty value?

May 03, 2024
Keon Coleman Dynasty Value

The highlight reel is as impressive as any WR in this class. But there are multiple reasons to be worried about Keon Coleman's dynasty value. Is landing in Buffalo enough to make him a target in fantasy drafts?

May 01, 2024
Draft Sharks 2024 Rookie Prospect Guide

Get the info you need on the 2024 rookie class. Rankings, scouting reports, advanced metrics, player comps, and more. All updated post-NFL Draft.

May 01, 2024
Brian Thomas Jr. Dynasty Value

He's ready to make an immediate impact as a deep threat. But Brian Thomas' dynasty value will hinge on whether he can become a complete receiver. Is that in the cards in Jacksonville? Let's dig in ...

May 01, 2024
Jonathon Brooks Dynasty Value

Jonathon Brooks spent less than one full season as Texas' lead back and is coming off a torn ACL. That didn't stop the Panthers from making him the first RB off the board. Let's dive into what makes Brooks' dynasty value so exciting.

May 01, 2024
Malik Nabers Dynasty Value

Malik Nabers is not a perfect prospect. But his elite speed and athleticism have him in contention to be the top WR in 2024. Let's dig into just how much dynasty value Nabers holds with the Giants.

May 01, 2024
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