Can Mixon Produce Behind This Line?

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My two cents. I am in the 14th year of a 12 team league league, non-PPR, $200 buy-in, very competitive. I pick 10th. I took Kamara there and battled because the safer pick was Gordon. I took Mixon in the 2nd. There are many fantasy experts from Mike Taglierre (Fantasy Pros) and Jeff Ratcliffe ( Pro Football Focus) that are with me on this and have Mixon projected high. There aren't many guys projected to get 300-350 touches and regardless of what anyone thinks Mixon is an exceptional athlete and talent. He is a true 3 down back and an excellent receiver. I want to win, not get 4th place so I draft for upside. If Mixon (and Kamara) ends up a top 5 back then I cruise to the playoffs and likely high score.

There are always tons of receivers with upside later. top 10 RB's are much harder to find. You can find safe picks, but the odds of a breakout guy are much slimmer.

Also, there should be receiving talent in the 3rd and 4th. I took TY Hilton and Baldwin who could end up top 10 in WR's.