Okay, here’s my personal experience with timing a 10-person fantasy football draft, written in a casual, blog-style format:
So, my buddies and I finally got our schedules aligned for our annual fantasy football draft. We’re a solid group of 10, and this year, we were determined to keep things moving. Nobody likes a draft that drags on forever, right?
We started by setting a timer for each pick. We figured 90 seconds per pick was a good balance – enough time to make a (somewhat) informed decision, but not so much time that people could overthink and stall.
The Setup
- 10 people in the league.
- 90 seconds per pick.
- 15 roster spots.
- Snake draft format.
We kicked off the draft, and the first few rounds went pretty smoothly. Everyone was hyped, the picks were flying in, and the trash talk was already in full swing. My very frist pick I selected a really good player! I am so happy!
But, as we got deeper into the draft, things started to slow down a bit. People had to dig deeper into their cheat sheets, and some were agonizing over those late-round fliers. The 90-second timer definitely helped keep us honest, though. A couple of guys got auto-picked because they let the clock run out – rookie mistakes! We did give people a few warnings before making Auto-picks.
We also took a 10-minute break halfway through. You know, gotta refill the snacks and drinks, stretch the legs, and maybe complain about that one guy who keeps sniping your sleepers. The break helped us to refresh the brain.
All in all, I calculated the total time, From start to finish, the whole draft took us 3 hours, The timing was close to I expect!
So, there you have it. If you’re planning a 10-person fantasy draft, I’d say budget around 3 hours, and maybe a bit extra if you’ve got some slow pickers in your league. And definitely use a timer – it’s a lifesaver!
