While gems can be found anywhere throughout fantasy football drafts, the first three rounds set the foundation for the rest of your team. The opening rounds possess not only the NFL's top talents, but also the picks you absolutely can't mess up.
Maybe a late-draft steal can help shore up some of the problem, but if more than one pick in the first three rounds turns out to be a dud, it'll be an uphill battle to make the fantasy playoffs, never mind win it all.
There is an array of strategies to utilize early in drafts. Prioritizing either star wide receivers or workhorse running backs from the jump is a go-to for most players. The key, though, is selecting the right receivers and backs, especially when considering their ADP.
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