Who should you draft first overall in fantasy football in 2024? A quick guide with the answer

charles curtis

Mon, Aug 19, 2024, 2:04 PM·1 min read

SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 28: Christian McCaffrey #23 of the San Francisco 49ers runs the ball during the third quarter against the Detroit Lions in the NFC Championship Game at Levi's Stadium on January 28, 2024 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 776080237 ORIG FILE ID: 1968779570

It's the biggest decision in fantasy football. You have the first overall pick, a gift bestowed from the fantasy gods on the hopeful road to a championship (remember, one pick does not a ring make).

But if you're here, you're wondering: who do you take with that first pick?

You can check out our 2024 fantasy football snake draft strategy guide, but really, the answer here is the reply we have here.

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In most any kind of league -- points-per-reception (PPR), non-PPR and so on -- you will be taking Christian McCaffrey, the all-around incredible running back for the San Francisco 49ers. I have seen some folks ponder fellow RBs Bijan Robinson or Breece Hall, or Cowboys wideout CeeDee Lamb. But no. CMC gives you the highest ceiling with the all-around stats as the centerpiece of the Niners' offense.

The only exception? If you're in a superflex league in which quarterbacks can be put into your flex spot. Then I'd say Josh Allen or Jalen Hurts should go first.

That's it! Good luck!