2024 Fantasy Football Draft Strategy Analysis: Hero RB

This article will continue the Draft Strategy Analysis series here at TotalApexSports. The next draft strategy to be discussed is the Hero RB strategy. Hero RB is very intriguing because there is a lot of risk involved. The running back position holds the highest amount of risk because of the injury rate and replaceability.

Hero RB is similar to all of the other draft strategies because it is very dependent on how each individual's drafts go. Like the other draft strategies, there are risks and rewards. What is the Hero RB draft strategy, and can it be used to gain an edge over your opponents? What are the risks associated with the Hero RB strategy?

What is the Hero RB Draft Strategy?

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This draft strategy involves drafting one of the top running backs in the top three rounds of fantasy drafts. Once you select your top running back, you then follow the Zero RB strategy and do not select another running back until late. Hence why, the solo RB drafted early on is called the Hero.

Drafting running backs is stressful when it gets late in drafts, and this strategy gives owners a sense of comfort. After drafting the RB1 for the roster, you can then splurge on talented wideouts, tight ends, and quarterbacks to fill the roster.

Zero RB Draft Strategy Analysis

The zero RB strategy can be effective if you get one of the elite running backs, such as Christian McCaffrey. However, only 50% of running backs taken in the first round finish top 10 at their position, so there is still a big risk.

Understanding value and ADP is extremely important in fantasy football. Take a running back in the first or second round in order to perform this strategy successfully. The reason is that 31% of first or second-round running backs finish top 5 at their position. The longer the wait, the less chance to capitalize on that positional stronghold.

McCaffrey was on 42% of championship rosters in Underdog best ball leagues, according to Fantasy Pros. There is clearly huge value in selecting an elite-level running back. However, if that player busts or gets injured, you can be in deep trouble.

Final Thoughts

In order to maximize the potential of the Hero RB draft strategy, it is important to take a running back with little to no risk. Do not take a running back such as De’Von Achane in 2024 to be the Hero RB, as he is still a big question mark.

If they stay healthy, guys like McCaffrey, Bijan Robinson, and Breece Hall are some of the only backs who are trustworthy enough to make this a successful strategy in 2024. Unfortunately, if you come across the 10th pick and miss out on those top-tier options, it is recommended that you pivot and maybe transfer to the Zero RB strategy. All of these scenarios are draft-specific, and sometimes, the cards do not fall the way they need to in order to pull off some of these strategies.

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Article originally written by Scott Upton