Who is the first pick in fantasy football this year? That question is easy to answer — at least I hope it is. No need to overthink Christian McCaffrey, people. But beyond the no-brainer at No. 1 overall, what do we do when things get unpredictable? What happens when somebody swipes the player you were counting on being there for your draft slot? Well, we have a plan!

The best way to prepare for your fantasy drafts is to break up your rankings into tiers. That way, you’re ready if/when there is a run on quarterbacks. Or when somebody steals Dalton Kincaid from you. Which is something that just happened to me. And to answer the inevitable questions: Yes, some people draft this early; and yes, some leagues place a real premium on the tight end position. But I digress. Let’s get back to the task at hand …

I’m going through the four cornerstones of fantasy football — quarterback, running back, wide receiver, tight end — and providing tiered rankings for each position heading into the 2024 NFL season. It’s an easy and efficient way to organize your draft thoughts. Savvy? Let’s take a look at today’s subject matter: RBs.