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Fantasy Football Early Round Draft Strategy - Woo Fantasy Podcast

Rotoballer analyst Brandon Murchison (@RotoSuperstar) and co-host Nick Hefley (@therealffgoat) are joined by NFL Network's LaQuan Jones (@RealDealFantsy) for this 5-Round Mock Draft. In this episode, the guys discuss and debate different strategies to be utilized as you build the cornerstones of a winning fantasy roster. Tune in, Get educated, and WIN with Woo Fantasy!

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Which Strategies Should You Implement in Fantasy Drafts?

Many fantasy managers will go into their drafts with a set strategy in mind to assemble a winning roster. But with mock drafts, you are able to practice different roster builds to better prepare you for how unexpected things tend to happen during your league drafts. Being aware of these rapid changes that can unfold while the clock ticks away separates title-contending fantasy managers from those who are on the outside looking in during the playoffs. But the question is, does the perfect strategy exist?

Simply put, the answer is no. Different managers will build their rosters in different ways, but staying true to your draft board and player evaluations will go a long way to helping you avoid the landmines of the grueling NFL season.

Players discussed in this episode include:

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