| Flexibility is important in Fantasy football, sure. You need to be able to react to what happens in the draft at every turn. However, you need to have a plan, too. Especially with your early-round picks, who will define your team for the rest of the draft. Our experts are going through each slot in the draft, sketching out the path you may need to take once you make your first choice. Here are the paths Dave Richard takes from the No. 3, 6, 9, and 12 spots in the draft. |
| | Curated by Chris Towers | | Fantasy Football Draft Prep | Everything you need to dominate your draft is available right here. It's never too early to start studying. | | | Picking No. 3: Trust Zeke? | When it comes to picking at No. 3 overall, Dave Richard says to start by focusing on Rounds 2 and 3, not Round 1. | | | Picking No. 6: Hunt plus Gronk | No matter who you end up with at No. 6, your second-round pick probably needs to catch some passes, Dave Richard says. | | | | | Fantasy Football Podcast | | Watch LIVE | Win your league with our experts' comprehensive advice on who to draft and who to keep. It's your secret weapon for a successful season! | | Stream 24/7 live scores, news and highlights from your favorite sports on your computer, phone, tablet or connected TV. |
| | | Picking No. 9: Lean on Leonard | Picking ninth means having ultimate flexibility in a Draft Day strategy, but it also means missing out on the top-tier talent at running back. | | | | | Picking No. 12: Buying Barkley | Getting back-to-back picks at the end of the first round isn't a bad deal at all. In fact, it can lead to some incredible combinations. | | MORE SPORTS IN YOUR INBOX |
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