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
A new eight-franchise league has no prior standings to use. The example generates a starting order and three standard snake rounds.
One valid result is shown below. Your generated outcome will vary.
Example input
Alex Jamie Morgan Taylor Sam Jordan Casey Riley
Example result
Round 1 1. Riley 2. Sam 3. Taylor 4. Morgan 5. Alex 6. Casey 7. Jordan 8. Jamie Round 2 1. Jamie 2. Jordan 3. Casey 4. Alex 5. Morgan 6. Taylor 7. Sam 8. Riley Round 3 1. Riley 2. Sam 3. Taylor 4. Morgan 5. Alex 6. Casey 7. Jordan 8. Jamie
Equal entries give franchises equal chances at each initial slot. The result does not determine which slot is strategically best.
Distinguish the startup from later rookie drafts
A startup establishes the initial rosters; a later rookie draft may use a different order rule. Record which event this draw applies to. If the league wants weighted odds, managers choosing their slots, or a third-round reversal, settle that process separately. Do not label the ordinary snake output as handling those additional rules.
Settings and limits to check
The example has 8 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: 3 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 use last season’s standings in a startup draw?
A new league may not have relevant standings. Use the allocation method everyone agreed on; the tool itself does not import rankings or standings.
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?
Equal entries give franchises equal chances at each initial slot. The result does not determine which slot is strategically best.