# Andrew Erickson: Erickson would take A.J. Brown in Round 1 after his trade to New England, predicting a major fantasy bounce-back with massive volume from Drake Maye.

**Pundit:** Andrew Erickson — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/pundits/andrew-erickson
**Outlet:** FantasyPros — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/outlets/fantasypros
**How it reached us:** published in writing
**Original:** https://www.fantasypros.com/2026/08/15-fantasy-football-draft-picks-experts-reach-for-2026/

> I wouldn’t hesitate on selecting him in Round 1.

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