Drafting out of the back of the first round can be a daunting prospect. You’re subject to the whims of your fellow managers as the top players at each position quickly become scarce.
You will not be getting Derrick Henry with one of the last picks of the first round. Don’t bank on Cooper Kupp, either. But you can be sure you’ll have two opportunities, in quick succession, to get high-end talents at running back and wide receiver. That’s not necessarily something your opponent who picked third can say, for what it’s worth.
Just like your opposing managers who selected at the top of the first, you’re subject to the highs and lows of the snake draft format—draft both of your guys, then wait an hour for your picks to come back around.