Fantasy Draft Projection: Rounds 1-3

This is how I believe the first three rounds of your fantasy draft should go. Now, if I have the #1 pick, I will select Christian McCaffrey and not look back.

Round 1

1. Ja'Marr Chase (WR, CIN) – Elite target share and playmaking in a pass-heavy offense plus having to score 40 points a game to keep competitive, make him a top choice.

2. Bijan Robinson (RB, ATL) – Robinson is set for a workhorse role behind a strong offensive line, with game-breaking ability. Breakout year for Robinson incoming.

3. Jahmyr Gibbs (RB, DET) – Gibbs combines explosive receiving and rushing upside, and Detroit will build its offense around him.

4. CeeDee Lamb (WR, DAL) – Dominant as Dak Prescott’s top option, Lamb is coming off a career year and leads a high-powered attack. Pickens will take some coverage away from him.

5. Justin Jefferson (WR, MIN) – Even with some quarterback uncertainty, Jefferson’s talent and stats are elite whenever healthy. This guy is a freak.

6. Saquon Barkley (RB, PHI) – Barkley should thrive with the Eagles’ offense and dual-threat workload. I have a strong feeling that he might have an injury this year with the long season last year.....

7. Christian McCaffrey (RB, SF) – Perennial top fantasy RB whose efficiency and receiving keep him at the top despite age. My incredibly biased #1 overall pick.

8. Malik Nabers (WR, NYG) – Rookie flash with WR1 upside in a pass-friendly scheme and little competition. Who else is catching balls for the Giants?

9. Brock Bowers (TE, LV) – Unique athleticism and situation as a rookie TE with immediate red-zone impact. Expect him to get 10-12 targets a game.

10. Puka Nacua (WR, LAR) – Established himself as Stafford’s favorite, commanding high volume and big play potential. Stafford tends to feed targets to his number #1 all day.

Round 2

1. Ashton Jeanty (RB, LV) – Emerging as a bellcow with three-down potential on a revamped offense.

2. Amon-Ra St. Brown (WR, DET) – Jared Goff’s top target and PPR monster in an explosive Lions passing game.

3. De’Von Achane (RB, MIA) – Achane’s home-run ability and expanding role in Miami’s creative run scheme make him a dangerous RB1.

4. Nico Collins (WR, HOU) – C.J. Stroud’s primary weapon and proven producer with upside in a talented young offense. If he didn't get hurt last year, he had the chance to be the overall #1 WR.

5. Derrick Henry (RB, BAL) – Still a TD machine, Henry inherits a strong run game in Baltimore with plenty of goal-line looks.

6. Jaylen Waddle (WR, MIA) – Always a threat for yards after catch, Waddle will post WR1 numbers if he stays healthy.

7. Kyren Williams (RB, LAR) – Workhorse RB with passing game usage for the Rams, offering stability and touchdown opportunity.

8. Breece Hall (RB, NYJ) – Hall’s explosive skillset shines if the Jets offense rebounds and he gets full workload.

9. Davante Adams (WR, LAR) – Still an elite route runner and target hog, Adams provides a high weekly floor. This might be the pick where I would go Higgins over Adams.

10. Rhamondre Stevenson (RB, NE) – Versatile back in a Patriots offense lacking playmakers, Stevenson should see heavy usage. This pick will change if Henderson turns out to be stud.

Round 3

1. Tee Higgins (WR, CIN) – With big-play upside as Chase’s running mate, Higgins is a high-ceiling WR2.

2. Drake London (WR, ATL) – Ascending talent with a growing role under new coaching staff. Should be Penix's favorite target.

3. Josh Jacobs (RB, GB) – This Packers scheme is perfect for Jacobs. He has sneaky upside.

4. Lamar Jackson (QB, BAL)- First QB off the board super early. I mean come on, he is a QB/RB all day.

5. Jonathan Taylor (RB, IND) – Taylor has elite potential if healthy, on a team committed to running.

6. George Kittle (TE, SF) – He might end up the overall #1 TE. Can you imagine a McCaffrey/Kittle stack? I sure can.

7. Trey McBride (TE, ARI) – Breakout TE with ascending target volume and red-zone usage.

8. Chris Olave (WR, NO) – Offers WR1 target share and route running in Saints’ passing-heavy attack.

9. Jalen Hurts (QB, PHI) – Hurts’ dual threat and goal-line usage make him a perennial top QB pick.

10. Ladd McConkey (WR, LAC) – Rookie WR with big-play ability and immediate starting role in a wide-open offense.

Alright. Where did I go wrong? Who did I leave out.