Step-by-step instructions
Confirm the managers
List each manager or team once. Verify the entry count against the league roster before assigning positions.
Set rounds and format
Choose the number of rounds. Leave Snake draft enabled for alternate-round reversals, or disable it for the same order every round.
Generate one final order
Select Generate draft, then save the result with its round headings. Apply any league-specific adjustments outside the generator.
Worked example
Six people are selecting from a shared pool over four rounds. The example uses a snake pattern to alternate which end of the list picks first.
One valid result is shown below. Your generated outcome will vary.
Example input
Alex Jamie Morgan Taylor Sam Jordan
Example result
Round 1 1. Sam 2. Jordan 3. Alex 4. Morgan 5. Taylor 6. Jamie Round 2 1. Jamie 2. Taylor 3. Morgan 4. Alex 5. Jordan 6. Sam Round 3 1. Sam 2. Jordan 3. Alex 4. Morgan 5. Taylor 6. Jamie Round 4 1. Jamie 2. Taylor 3. Morgan 4. Alex 5. Jordan 6. Sam
One generation produces all four round sections. Those sections use one initial draw rather than four unrelated lotteries.
Choose between repeating and alternating turns
Repeating rounds keep the same first picker; snake rounds reverse on alternate rounds. Neither option creates a newly randomized order each round. If independent round draws are part of your activity, run them separately and save each one. State the difference before people see the initial result, especially when earlier picks carry an advantage.
Settings and limits to check
The example has 6 retained entries. The first-round list is shuffled once. Snake rounds alternate that list and its reverse; standard rounds repeat it. The generator supports 1–30 rounds and up to 10,000 picks. It does not trade selections, enforce keeper costs, calculate player values, or update a league platform. The numbered entries within each round are within-round positions, not overall pick numbers.
Settings used in this example
Draft rounds: 4 Snake draft: On Remove duplicate entries: On
Keep a usable copy of the result
Use Copy to place the current result in your own notes, or Download to keep a text file. Keep the eligible input list with the result when you need to explain which entries took part. A new generation replaces the displayed result rather than adding to a saved history.
The tool runs in your browser and does not upload your input. Save the result before refreshing or leaving the page. If other people need to use the same outcome, share your saved copy rather than asking them to generate another independent result.
Frequently asked questions
Can I redraw each round independently with one setting?
No. The draft tool supports repeating and snake rounds. Independent round draws require separate generations.
Does the draft generator pick players?
No. It assigns managers or teams to pick positions. Player selections and roster decisions happen in your league.
Will a later round draw a new order?
No. Later rounds follow the selected snake or repeating format. Clicking Generate draft again creates a new initial draw.
What should I check in the worked example?
One generation produces all four round sections. Those sections use one initial draw rather than four unrelated lotteries.