After the first two names have been called off the board the third overall pick can both shape your fantasy team as well as impact the rest of the draft. If you’re in a snake format, chances are that you want to hit the mark with your first pick since you’ll be waiting a bit for your next turn. Getting maximum value is key in drafting number three overall, and we’re breaking down who you should pick in both point-per-reception and standard leagues. Show
What does ADP say about the #3 overall pick?Mock drafts favor running backs strongly with the top five overall picks, and the theme is consistent with the third overall pick. The fondness makes sense given that running backs heavily influence how successful an offense can be. From a fantasy perspective, running backs get carries early and often and are the likely beneficiaries of goal-line scoring opportunities. For these reasons, we’re siding in choosing a running back with the third overall pick in both PPR and standard leagues. Who should I pick at #3 in PPR?Austin Ekeler is the choice at number three in PPR fantasy drafts, and he’s heading into the perfect situation for the 2022 season. Ekeler recorded career-highs in rushing yards (911) and finished with his second-highest total in receiving yards (647) last season. He also led the Los Angeles Chargers in rushing attempts (206) and finished top-three in receiving targets (94). The maximum value you can get out of players in PPR leagues is one that is involved in both the ground game and the passing attack. Ekeler fits the bill and should continue to see consistent production with the roster around him. Justin Herbert has been pegged as an MVP favorite, and having that talent under center should benefit Ekeler in regard to receiving targets. He finished top-10 in PPR scoring in 2021, and with heightened expectations for the Chargers this season it’s not a stretch to assume Ekeler could crack the top-five in PPR scoring. Who should I pick at #3 in standard?Even without the added scoring benefit with each reception, Ekeler makes sense to draft at number three in standard scoring as well. His involvement in both the ground game and passing game gives you the best of both worlds. Sure, you could lean heavily into the run game by selecting Derrick Henry or opt for an elite receiver like Cooper Kupp. But Ekeler gives you a healthy balance of scoring as a runner and receiver. Better yet, he’s playing in what is expected to be a highly competitive division. The AFC West loaded up as a whole in the offseason, and there really is no stopping any one of the four offenses in that division. The only way to beat your division rivals in the AFC West is to outscore them. That bodes well for Ekeler’s fantasy production in standard-scoring leagues. As long as he remains heavily involved for the Chargers to win on Sundays, that means you’re getting a stud in drafting Ekeler at number three. < Back
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 Who Should I Draft?Get instant draft advice powered by experts. Search or select your players belowThis is a premium feature Who should be #1 pick in fantasy football?Jonathan Taylor looks set to be the No. 1 pick in the majority of 2022 drafts, but that's up for some debate as one of our analysts has Christian McCaffrey ranked as the top overall player heading into the season.
In what order should I draft fantasy football positions 2021?Round 1: 1st Choice: RB, 2nd Choice: WR
A quarterback is usually that player, but there is deeper reasoning as to why I recommend taking a running back in the first round. Running back is the most coveted position in fantasy football because there is usually only one primary back per team.
What position should you pick first in fantasy?Ideally, this is how your first five picks play out: RB, RB, WR/TE, WR, WR. There's nothing wrong with grabbing an elite quarterback in the third, fourth or fifth rounds or paying up for a receiver in the second.
Who should I draft with the 2nd pick in fantasy football?The second pick in Fantasy drafts should be a running back. In a 12-team league, your wide receiver options in rounds two and three will be much more appealing than those at running back, so go ahead and grab your anchor RB with the second overall pick.
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Who should i draft with the 3rd pick in fantasy football
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