Top Fantasy Football Players 2013: 1st-Round Locks to Avoid

August 31, 2013   ·   Chris Roling   ·   Jump to comments

Fantasy leagues cannot be won in the first round, but they can be lost.
The first round is the most critical element in all of fantasy football. Owners who nail the first round can ensure themselves quality fantasy production all season long and even afford a few gambles later on in a draft.
Every year a certain number of players are locks to be off the board in the first round. One such example in a game that places such importance on running backs is actually wide receiver Calvin Johnson.
All first-round picks are not created equal. Some players simply do not end up fulfilling their end of the bargain as a top selection, and it is the owners that know how to differentiate between the players who will and won't produce that end up winning leagues.
The following are players sure to be off the board in the first round, but the best owners will know to avoid.
 
Note: All fantasy rankings courtesy of FantasyPros.com.
 
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