Squad Blitz brings the excitement of college fantasy football to life with a dynamic and user-friendly draft process. Understanding how the draft works is key to building a championship-caliber squad. This guide breaks down the draft process in Squad Blitz.

The Snake Draft: 

Squad Blitz uses a traditional snake draft format, a fan favorite for its fairness and strategic depth. The draft order is randomized at the start, giving every player an equal chance at landing the top pick. In a snake draft, the order reverses each round—meaning if you pick last in the first round, you’ll pick first in the second. This keeps things competitive as you strategize to build a balanced roster.

When it’s your turn, you select a team to join your squad. Each team can only be drafted by one owner, so choose wisely—once a team is taken, they’re off the board. However, Squad Blitz offers flexibility: you can start that team at any position your league’s settings allow, giving you creative control over your lineup.

Auto-Pick List: Never Miss a Pick

Life gets busy, but Squad Blitz ensures you never miss a draft pick. Before the draft begins, you can set an auto-pick list to prioritize your preferred picks. If you miss your turn, the commish will have the power to automatically select the top available squad from your list. 

Push Notifications: Stay in the Game

If you’ve enabled push notifications in the Squad Blitz app, you’ll receive alerts when the draft starts and when it’s your turn to pick. These notifications are a game-changer for college fantasy football players, keeping you locked in even during a hectic game day. While waiting for your turn, you can browse who is still available and check their stats from the previous season to make informed decisions.

League Size and Squad Size

The number of teams in your league is set by the league owner in the settings, with 8 teams being a sweet spot for balanced competition. The owner also determines the squad size—how many roster spots each team can draft. This flexibility lets you tailor the league to your group’s preferences, whether you want deep rosters for strategic depth or smaller squads for intense draft battles.

League Owner Notes: Running the Draft

As a league owner, you have extra responsibilities to ensure a smooth draft. You can set the draft date and the timer for each pick, keeping the pace brisk and on pace. However, as Squad Blitz is still in beta, you’ll need to manually start the draft when your league is ready. If a player runs out of time during their pick, you’ll need to trigger the auto-pick for them. Don’t worry—this feature is set to be revamped as the platform grows.

If something goes wrong and you need to redo the draft, reach out to Squad Blitz support via Discord for assistance. Before the draft, ensure you’ve configured the number of teams and roster sizes in the settings to match your league’s vision.

Why the Draft Matters for College Fantasy Football

The draft is the foundation of your college fantasy football season, where you build a squad to dominate your league. Squad Blitz’s snake draft, auto-pick options, and push notifications make it easy to create a competitive roster. With flexible settings and a user-friendly interface, the draft is your chance to shine.

Kick Off Your Draft with Squad Blitz

Ready to draft your dream college fantasy football team? Visit squadblitz.com to set up your league and start drafting. With Squad Blitz, you’re in control of building a squad that’ll light up the scoreboard. Set your auto-pick list, enable notifications, and get ready to outsmart your rivals on draft day!