About this episode
The Fantasy Life Podcast is BACK to get you prepared with everything you need to know ahead of the NFL Draft! In this episode, Ian Hartitz welcomes Eric Froton, the Lead College Football Analyst at NBC Sports and Rotoworld, to deep dive into the 2024 RB class. Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app now! New customers use promo code FANTASYLIFE and bet just $5 on any wager and get $200 in bonus bets instantly! That’s promo code FANTASYLIFE – only at DraftKings Sportsbook. 🔍 Key Points Discussed: - Evaluating RB Traits: What does Eric look for? From RAS scores to pass-game volume, find out what separates the good from the great. - Prospect Spotlight: Conversion stories like Tyrone Tracy and deep dives into prospects like Will Shipley and Blake Corum. - 2024 Draft Class: Who are the top picks? Eric shares his insights on potential RB1 candidates and his top underrated picks. - Tactical Fits: Which RBs could excel in specific NFL schemes? Discover potential game-changing fits. - WR Talk: Moving beyond RBs, Eric gives his take on the next top WRs like AD Mitchell, Brian Thomas Jr., and Xavier Worthy. 🌟 Plus, don't miss out on Eric's bold predictions for future stars in college football and his exclusive takes on under-the-radar talent from non-major schools! 💬 Join the conversation and let us know your thoughts in the comments below! Which RB are you most excited about for the 2024 NFL Draft? Subscribe to the free Fantasy Life Newsletter ➝ https://www.fantasylife.com/ Fantasy Life Socials: Twitter➝ https://bit.ly/3AYVkC3 Tik Tok➝ https://bit.ly/3RqHaQZ Instagram➝ https://bit.ly/3eyda7r Fantasy Life Live on Youtube➝ https://bit.ly/3BmhIqs Fantasy Life on Youtube➝ https://bit.ly/3Koon7y Betting Life on Youtube➝ https://bit.ly/44Ym2rR GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (AZ/CO/IA/IL/IN/KS/KY/LA/MD/ME/MI/NC/NJ/OH/OR/PA/TN/VA/VT/WV/WY), (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelplinema.org (MA). Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Please Gamble Responsibly. Call 1-800-522-4700 (NH), 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), or visit www.1800gambler.net (WV). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/KS/KY/LA(select parishes)/MA/MD/ME/MI/NC/NJ/NY/OH/PA/TN/VA/VT/WV/WY only. Void in ONT/OR/NH. Eligibility restrictions apply. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (KS). BET/GET: Valid 1 per new customer. Min. $5 deposit. Min. $5 bet. $200 issued as bonus bets. NO SWEAT: Valid 1 per customer. Opt-in req. Receive 1 No Sweat Bet token for NBA SGP and SGPx bets only. Req. min. legs and odds per leg may vary each day when offered. Must meet qualifying bet criteria and select token BEFORE placing qualifying bet. Qualifying bet must lose. Max. bet limits apply. Tokens are single-use and expire at the end of the last NBA game each day. Reward issued as 1 Bonus Bet in the amount of losing bet. Bonus bets must be wagered 1x before any resulting cash winnings can be withdrawn, stake is not included in winnings, and expire 7 days (168 hours) after being awarded. Ends 5/6/24 11:59 PM ET. See terms at dkng.co/bball. Sponsored by DK. TIMESTAMPS 0:00 - Intro 2:50 - What traits do you look for in your process of evaluating any given prospect? 8:30 - Does low pass-game volume mean the college RB CAN NOT handle targets at the NFL level? 11:13 - Compared to QB/WR/TE, is high-end athleticism more or less important at RB? 18:34 - Do you have a definitive RB1 in this class or is it a tier? 25:42 - Jalen Wright 30:59 - Audric Estime 35:53 - RB Player Comps 40:10 - Blake Corum 44:51 - Who is the man in 2024!? 50:46 - Is there a particular RB or two who might suck in certain landing spots? 58:02 - Guys who we will all be talking about this time next year as the best players at their position? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices