Why your early fantasy football draft strategy should focus on running backs

Jake Ciely recommends taking two running backs in the first three rounds of fantasy football drafts in 2026.

Here's how it played out picking from the seventh slot Jul 28, 2026 at 5:00 pm ET • 7 min read It's fun to compare different drafts when you have the same picks. It's even better when you can learn something from those drafts. We held another 12-team, PPR mock draft in July, and I also had the No. 7 overall pick. Like

An rough schedule shouldn't deter you from drafting a fantasy football star, but it still cannot be ignored.

Blake Corum Headlines the Top Running Back Handcuffs for Fantasy Football Drafts in 2026  Sports Illustrated