The best picks for each slot in Rounds 1 and 2 in 10-team leagues - ESPN

Among the many challenges that go along with preparing for a fantasy football draft, stress over one's draft position tends to ring the loudest.

It's a constant worry among fantasy managers, as those who wind up slotted at the back of the order fret about playing catch-up at running back or wide receiver, having missed out on the top picks at those positions. Meanwhile, those who nab the top draft position sometimes prefer the rhythm that comes with a more middling slot.

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Wherever you reside on the debate about draft position, you have come to the right place. This column is where I take you through the twists and turns of the draft's first two rounds, providing you a handy road map for success. Listed below are recommended candidates for each draft slot, potential combinations for each of your first two picks and ideal selections from each slot.

This edition covers 10-team leagues. For each draft slot, you'll find a «players unlocked» section, which indicates the earliest pick at which you should consider the player listed.

All references to fantasy points are for PPR scoring unless otherwise noted.

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Round 1 (Pick 1): Christian McCaffrey is the consensus No. 1 pick. He led all of fantasy in points per game last season, scoring 100.8 more total points (and 3.2 points per game more) than any other running back did. Neither his age (28) nor the calf issue that kept him out of preseason games prevents him from exclusively belonging in this spot.