In Fantasy Sports, is the draft order done randomly?

Question

My friend say hes gonna join last because last goes first. Is that true?

Answer 1

In Yahoo, it is in theory random.

However, the comissioner of the league also has the means to assign or otherwise shuffle draft order.

You can be suspicious in the free leagues if the league commissioner just happens to go first overall.

It doesn't make a difference if u join first or last u have the same probability of getting the first pick.

Answer 2

In Yahoo, it is in theory random.

However, the comissioner of the league also has the means to assign or otherwise shuffle draft order.

You can be suspicious in the free leagues if the league commissioner just happens to go first overall.

Answer 3

Regular public fantasy drafts are random.  The computer sets the order about 1 hour before the draft.

If the league is non-public then the league commissioner can chose the draft order, or have it picked randomly.

Answer 4

Most drafts will be random.  I wouldn't join one if it weren't.  Unless you're in a keeper league where it goes in reverse order of finish (last place goes first, fantasy bowl champ picks last).  In my dynasty league we have a draft lottery like the NBA to prevent teams from tanking the season to get the first pick.  We also have extra incentives for winning games after we've been mathematically eliminated.

Answer 5

unless the commissioner in your private league will set the draft order, then yes, the draft order will be done randomly. 30 minutes before the draft will begin.