When fantasy football managers hit their respective draft rooms ahead of the 2024 NFL season, they'll spend a big chunk of their time betting on upside and chasing potential breakouts and sleepers.
They shouldn't be doing any of that in the first round, though.
While you can't win your league with your top selection, you can absolutely lose it there. Most managers will leave the round with a legitimate difference-maker. If you aren't one of them, your season is probably over before it ever got started.
It's smart to wager on safety early on, then, so let's spotlight the three safest selections in contention for the first overall pick.