Draft strategies for college fantasy football differ from NFL approaches

College fantasy football analyst Eric Froton shared insights on draft strategies for Yahoo's College Fantasy Football game, which includes players from 68 Power Four schools. He emphasized the importance of drafting running backs early, as the position is crucial for success, unlike the 'Zero RB' approach common in NFL fantasy. Managers should also consider the scarcity of quarterbacks in this game format and the value of wide receivers from high-scoring offenses. The article urges players to be strategic about drafting backups, particularly in relation to performance volatility in wide receivers. Drafting begins this summer for players seeking to create or join leagues.

• 2:37 PMYahoo Sports — College Fantasy Football: Going over the main draft strategies, and how they differ from the NFL game