Every fantasy owner has a particular approach to building a team, but risk management is at the heart of each decision made on draft day.

Gambling with your fantasy picks can be stressful, but it can also be exhilarating. If you're willing to take some chances, here are 10 players who could deliver league-winning performances in 2016, as long as they don't sink your team first.

Average draft position (ADP) data courtesy of FantasyFootballCalculator and based on 12-team leagues with standard scoring.

Tom Brady, QB, Patriots

The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals should never be discussed in a fantasy article and yet here we are. After the court rejected Brady's request for a new hearing, it appears as though his four-game suspension will stand. Brady's ADP will almost certainly drop in the coming weeks, which could help mitigate the risk involved in drafting him, but rostering the Patriots QB has its complications now. A bench spot will have to be reserved for Brady, limiting your early-season waiver wire pickups and the pressure will be on to find a quality backup or risk falling out of the playoff race before Brady even gets into your lineup.

Risk Factor: ☢☢☢

ADP: Mid 6th round

David Johnson, RB, Cardinals

Do you really have the guts to take a player who started only five games and handled 125 carries as a rookie with your first-round pick? Because that's where you will have to draft Johnson if you want him on your squad. There's a lot to be wary about here, including the fact that Johnson only got the Cardinals' starting job after Chris Johnson's injury and the veteran was re-signed this offseason, but there's also the undeniable fact that as a rookie Johnson was absolutely electric with the ball in his hands. If you believe the risk that the two Johnsons split carries and kill each other's fantasy value is overblown, David Johnson could actually be a value pick late in round one.

Risk Factor: ☢☢☢☢

ADP: 1st round

Ezekiel Elliott, RB, Cowboys

Anyone who was burned by Ryan Mathews' rookie season with the Chargers in 2010 will likely be hesitant to use such valuable draft capital on another first-year back ever again. But Elliott finds himself in a much different situation, having been selected by the Cowboys, who (spoiler alert for our OL Rankings next week) boast the league's best offensive line. Elliott is a special talent and a quality receiver out of the backfield. Assuming the Cowboys don't cap his touches, which is possible with veteran Darren McFadden and Alfred Morris hanging around, Elliott has an outside shot to challenge for the fantasy running back title. The risk is evident, but the reward will be substantial.

Risk Factor: ☢☢☢

ADP: Late 1st round

Thomas Rawls, RB, Seahawks

The Seahawks say Rawls is on track to return from ankle surgery in time for Week 1, but they bought some insurance in the form of two running backs drafted in the first five rounds (C.J. Prosise, Alex Collins). Assuming Rawls is indeed healthy and runs like he did as a rookie, he has high-end RB1 upside now that Marshawn Lynch is out of the picture. But if Rawls is slow out of the gate, this situation could turn into a full-blown committee with Prosise handling passing-down work and Collins vulturing goal-line carries.

Risk Factor: ☢☢☢☢☢

ADP: Late 2nd round

C.J. Anderson, RB, Broncos

Fantasy owners who drafted Anderson last season are probably disgusted even seeing a picture of him. A strong end to the 2014 season turned Anderson into a first-round fantasy pick last year. After watching their most important draft pick fail to top 50 yards in a game during the first half of the season, most fantasy owners traded or released him. Then Anderson got healthy and went on a run late in the year and into the playoffs, helping the Broncos win the Super Bowl. Anderson has RB1 talent and is far more tempting at his late third-round price tag this year, but the possibility that he tanks your fantasy team is real.

Risk Factor: ☢☢☢

ADP: Late 3rd round

Dion Lewis, RB, Patriots

Lewis was such a revelation a season ago that fantasy owners are selecting him in the fourth round and ignoring the tenet that you never trust a running back in Bill Belichick's offense. Indeed, LeGarrette Blount remains in the picture and is a threat to out-carry Lewis 5-to-1 in any given week seemingly on one of Belichick's whims. Oh, and did we mention that Lewis is returning from a torn ACL suffered in November? Will he really get back the burst and wiggle that made him special only 10 months after getting hurt? If Lewis recaptures the magic of 2015, he can be a tremendous value at his ADP. But owners may have to close their eyes and grit their teeth when turning in their draft pick.

Risk Factor: ☢☢☢☢

ADP: Late 4th round

Sammy Watkins, WR, Bills

Watkins was ridiculously efficient last season and showed why the Bills spent two first-round picks to acquire him, which is why it's so unfortunate that his fantasy value is clouded by a foot injury that could reportedly linger into the regular season. Watkins is said to be recovering well and could participate in training camp, but the Bills may hold him out for the entire preseason, preventing fantasy owners from getting confirmation of his health. Further complicating matters is the Bills' offense, which is run-heavy and has a dearth of talent at receiver behind Watkins, essentially guaranteeing he will see double coverage on every snap.

Risk Factor: ☢☢☢☢

ADP: Late 3rd round

Doug Baldwin, WR, Seahawks

Baldwin averaging 96.8 yards and 2.2 touchdowns per game from Week 12 to Week 16 helped many owners to fantasy titles, but also likely overinflated his draft stock heading into 2016. Even with that impressive stretch, Baldwin still just barely topped 100 targets and 1,000 receiving yards on the season. The Seahawks have talked about opening up the offense more for Russell Wilson, which could lead to more targets for Baldwin. However, those opportunities might also go to Tyler Lockett, who's expected to take on a bigger role. Baldwin should be a a high-end WR3 in fantasy, but those drafting him looking for more are taking a gamble.

Risk Factor: ☢☢☢☢

ADP: Late 4th round

Kevin White, WR, Bears

No one really knows what to expect from White, after his rookie season was lost to injury. The Bears offense tends to favor the run, but with their 2015 first-round pick joining established star Alshon Jeffery, Chicago might be encouraged to take to the air more often this season. If White proves himself worthy, there's instant breakout potential for the 6-foot-3, 215-pound receiver. If he struggles to acclimate himself in the offense after his year off the field, the Bears might be content feeding targets to Jeffery.

Risk Factor: ☢☢☢☢

ADP: Late 6th round

Tyler Eifert, TE, Bengals

When Eifert is on the field, he's one of the best red-zone weapons in football. The problem is that he's proving to be highly fragile (or highly unlucky, at least) early in his career. Now Eifert is again dealing with an injury that could force him to the sideline. He injured his ankle in the Pro Bowl and hoped it would heal without surgery, but that plan failed and he went under the knife in late May. With a 3-4 month timetable for recovery, it's likely Eifert will miss at least the first few weeks of the season. Considering where Eifert is being drafted and the possibility he doesn't return to his dominant red-zone form until mid-season, risk-averse fantasy owners may want to look elsewhere.

Risk Factor: ☢☢☢☢☢

ADP: Early 6th round