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What's New?

  1. 2027 and 2028 rookie draft tracking is now live. See who owns every pick, updated in real-time. View mock drafts and see which leaguemate is projected to land Arch Manning and Jeremiah Smith.
  2. Improved UI on Vegas Season Rankings to view projected fpts and stat categories.
  3. Added the new Ultimate game mode to the Build a 17-0 team game.
  1. Launched first live community draft: everyone votes on each pick. Real-time vote tracking. All live.
  2. Added draft capital, landing spots, updated rankings and tiers to mock draft simulator.
  3. Expanded vegas season rankings to include FLEX and Rookies.
  4. Added 3 draft CPU logic modes to mock draft simulator (Default, Dynamic, and Chalk).
  1. BIG LAUNCH: Re-designed the entire site from the ground up with a fresh look, improved UI/UX for mobile and desktop, and more equipped to handle newly launched tools.
  2. Built Dynasty League Tracker - featuring the popular rookie draft tracker, live team value tracking, and an awesome trade calculator. I'm building the dynasty league tracker I've always wanted. Plenty more to come.
  3. Added All Prospects mode to NFL Draft Odds - now, you can see Vegas markets for all rookies.
  1. Built NFL Draft Odds - featuring interesting vegas draft markets for fantasy-relevant rookies.
  2. Built out v0 for dynasty rankings to serve as foundation for future tools.
  1. Launched 2026 Vegas Season Rankings - season projections powered by Vegas props!
  1. Improved feed UI and added video mode
  2. Featured popular nfl mock drafts, displaying fantasy-relevant data in the rookie big board.
  1. Experimented with Fantasy Premier League - creating gameweek scoring, assist, and clean sheet projections powered by sportsbook props.
  1. Launched Live Fantasy Feed - the feed I've always wanted as a fantasy player
  2. Built TE Premium mode in mock draft simulator
  1. Created a game: Build 17-0 team
  2. Added TE Premium to Big Board
  1. Added draft intel to Big Board
  2. Built charts to track rookie rankings over time
  3. 2025 Redrafts is live in mock draft simulator - redraft last year's 2025 rookie class.
  1. Draft board navigation fixed for editing and viewing scenarios
  2. Added draft board editing to change, remove, and set picks
  1. Added post draft recaps with image downloading/sharing
  2. Added more round options and re-designed draft setup screen
  3. Improved cpu pick logic for more realistic, dynamic drafts
  4. Fixed Dynasty Draft Tracker for active, renewed leagues
  1. Launched Mock Draft Simulator – run 2026 rookie mock drafts!
  1. Upgraded 2026 Dynasty Draft Tracker – view playoff finishes, edit draft orders, and tailor mock drafts
  2. Updated 2026 Rookie Big Board – see new rankings, position breakdowns, and 2025 college stats
  1. Added Weekly Vegas Rankings for playoff leagues
  2. New handdrawn logos made by @ashleylchen!

2025

  1. Re-launched as First Down Studio!
  2. Built 2025 Vegas Season Rankings - season long projections powered by Vegas props
  3. Shipped v2 of Weekly Vegas Fantasy Rankings
  4. Built weekly NFL Love/Hate - fun weekly picks section powered by Vegas props
  5. Shipped weekly NFL Implied Totals - team scoring projections powered by Vegas
  6. Released 2026 Dynasty Draft Tracker
  7. Built 2026 Rookie Big Board with cjfreel

2024

  1. Launched 2024 Rookie Big Board (featuring handdrawn designs, curated info, and video highlights)
  2. Shipped Build-ur-Board! The biggest project I had built to date. Rank the 2024 rookies with super clean drag + drop. Build tiers, add notes, and save on unique url.
  3. Built v1 of Vegas Fantasy Rankings! My most popular tool to date. Player projections powered by Vegas props. No more clicking on a million sportsbooks links. All the info on one clean UI.
  4. Built Sleeper Clash! A tool to run in-season tournaments for Sleeper leagues.
  5. Ran a late night analysis with 'What if PI counted?' - seeing what happens if receivers got points for PI

2023

  1. Built and released alwaysrebuilding.com (!!)
  2. Created v1 of the dynasty rookie draft tracker
  3. Added core features like unique league urls, accurate pick tracking, and offseason coverage