Never draft more than one kicker. This is a sure sign that either the person is new to fantasy football or they likely just aren't very good at it. ... Wasting a roster spot on a backup kicker is a clear sign that that team will likely be at the bottom of the standings in your fantasy league.

What round should you draft a kicker?

This is the most important rule of all, simple but crucial: Do not draft a kicker until the end of your draft. The final round is ideal but never before the last one or two rounds. Do not try to get cute and draft the best kicker in the seventh round.

Should you draft defense or kicker first?

In almost every single format of fantasy football, you should wait until the final two rounds of your draft to pick your team defense and kicker — not necessarily in that order. Some argue that team defenses are more easy to predict while others argue that kickers are more consistent. It doesn't really matter.