2026 PPR Mock Draft Strategy – Picks 1 to 9: Dominate the Front Half of Your Draft! | Fantasy Tips

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Where you pick in your fantasy football draft can completely change your strategy. In this episode, we break down the best approach for every draft slot from 1 through 9 and explain how your plan should change depending on where you’re picking.

0:00 Intro

2:00 Giants sign Najee Harris

3:50 Other News and Notes

8:55 Judging Quarterback and Tight End Value

12:20 Evaluating Running Back Values

19:30 Drafting Picks 1-3

37:40 Drafting Picks 4-6

54:42 Drafting Picks 7-9

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