Draft position

Many fantasy experts agree on who the best players are at each position and strategies like drafting running back first. But if you ask the pros what the best draft position is, you’ll get several different answers.

Personally, I like the No. 3 spot this season or in a 12 team league I would love the No. 10 hole. The drop off after the top 15 picks (12 of which are running backs in my opinion) starts to become pretty significant, so the 10th pick would guarantee you two of those top-15 players.

My logic with the No. 3 pick is simple, Larry Johnson, Shaun Alexander and LaDanian Tomlinson are all great backs and the difference between the three is insignificant depending on the league you’re in. Alexander has a weaker schedule, Tomlinson will catch more passes and LJ has the potential. I’d be thrilled with any of those three guys and be happy picking a top wide receiver or running back with the 22nd overall pick.

Unlike most experts, I think picks four through eight are the worst spots on the board. Most people have Tiki Barber and Clinton Portis pegged as the fourth and fifth best players, but I think guys like Steven Jackson, Ronnie Brown and Edgerrin James could have better seasons.