Fantasy football drafts emulate real life in many ways, though one rule rises above the rest.
It's a simple one: The middle rounds are where winning teams form.
In real NFL drafts, a lot of hype is made about the first-round picks, but it's not uncommon to see a high pick bust. Meanwhile, late-round players make up the core of the roster or even become superstars.
The same goes for fantasy drafts. Last year, high picks such as Le'Veon Bell, Jamaal Charles, Julian Edelman, Alshon Jeffery and others put up mediocre seasons for various reasons.