We are getting close to the NFL Draft, and for dynasty leagues, that means rookie drafts are right around the corner.

The easy answer when it comes to hit rates is simple — early-round NFL Draft capital, especially Round 1, produces the most consistent fantasy success. But there is more to know.

Using data dating back to 2015, there are clear trends that can help guide your decision-making during rookie drafts and give you an edge over your league mates.

Full Breakdown - https://www.dynastynerds.com/analytics/nfl-draft-capital-fantasy-football/

Quarterbacks

Round	Players Drafted	QB1	QB2 or Better
Round 1	37	59.5%	75.7%
Round 2	7	14.3%	28.6%
Round 3	16	0.0%	18.8%
Round 4	15	6.7%	13.3%
Round 5	15	6.7%	6.7%
Round 6	20	0.0%	5.0%
Round 7	17	5.9%	5.9%

Ex. 59.5% of the 37 QBs drafted in Round 1 would have at least 1 QB season.

Running Backs

Round	Players Drafted	RB1	RB2 or Better	Top 30
Round 1	15	66.7%	80.0%	86.7%
Round 2	24	33.3%	70.8%	79.2%
Round 3	32	25.0%	40.6%	50.0%
Round 4	48	6.3%	18.8%	31.3%
Round 5	37	13.5%	21.6%	27.0%
Round 6	37	0.0%	0.0%	2.7%
Round 7	39	2.8%	5.1%	10.3%

Wide Receivers

Round	Players Drafted	WR1	WR2 or Better	Top 30
Round 1	49	36.7%	49.0%	57.1%
Round 2	53	18.9%	32.1%	39.6%
Round 3	50	14.0%	18.0%	18.0%
Round 4	48	2.1%	2.1%	4.2%
Round 5	45	6.7%	8.9%	11.1%
Round 6	59	0.0%	0.0%	1.7%
Round 7	53	0.0%	0.0%	1.9%

Tight Ends

Round	Players Drafted	TE1	Top 20
Round 1	11	90.9%	100.0%
Round 2	20	35.0%	40.0%
Round 3	27	22.2%	29.6%
Round 4	30	10.0%	30.0%
Round 5	29	3.4%	13.8%
Round 6	21	0.0%	0.0%
Round 7	22	0.0%	0.0%