This is the late round podcast with your host, JJ Zacharisa.

What's up, everyone?

It's JJ Zachary.

And in this episode 973 of the late round fantasy football podcast, sponsored by Underdog,

thanks for tuning in.

We got the official list of NFL Combine invites last week, which means it's officially prospect season.

I know some of you aren't as interested in that side of fantasy football.

You'd rather just wait and see where these guys get drafted rather than learning about

them over the next couple of months.

And I get that.

My prospecting work won't be for everyone.

But I do think having a general understanding of the incoming rookies each year can help you in any fantasy format.

Of course it's going to be helpful in Dynasty for your rookie drafts or some of the best ball

contests going on right now over on Underdog. But even in your normal rookie drafts, or some of the best ball contest going on right now over

on Underdog.

But even in your normal redraft leagues, having an understanding of these players is crucial,

not just during your drafts, but with waiver wire management as well.

Now, I do a series of episodes each year, with this one being the first, as sort of an

introduction to the class.

Today's episode is about running backs. Next week, it's going to be all about wide receivers.

But the concept is pretty simple. I look at successful NFL players at those two positions,

and I see what kind of collegiate production traits those players shared. Then, I look at the current current class and I see if any of the draft hopeful players appear to be

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