Liam Murphy said James Conner is worth scooping around pick 60-68 because he represents the tail end of a usable anchor-RB tier. Conner was "really good last year" despite turning 30 in May and faces little proven competition; rookie Trey Benson managed only 44 fantasy points as a freshman and Murphy called any year-two leap for Benson "wish-casting." Compared with backs going immediately before and after (Travion Henderson, Quinshon Judkins, David Montgomery, Tony Pollard, D’Andre Swift), Murphy feels Conner offers the best blend of secure touches and touchdown equity. The upside outweighs age-related risk, making Conner a portfolio piece rather than a total fade in Best Ball Mania drafts.

Liam Murphy said James Conner is worth scooping around pick 60-68 because he represents the tail end of a usable anchor-RB tier. Conner was "really good last year" despite turning 30 in May and faces little proven competition; rookie Trey Benson managed only 44 fantasy points as a freshman and Murphy called any year-two leap for Benson "wish-casting." Compared with backs going immediately before and after (Travion Henderson, Quinshon Judkins, David Montgomery, Tony Pollard, D’Andre Swift), Murphy feels Conner offers the best blend of secure touches and touchdown equity. The upside outweighs age-related risk, making Conner a portfolio piece rather than a total fade in Best Ball Mania drafts.