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First rounders Elliott, Doctson, Lynch big fantasy winners

Ear-to-ear grins. Mom tears of joy. Goodell bear hugs. ... Round 1 of the NFL Draft was filled with the usual enthusiasm.

For fantasy purposes, though, the excitement level climbed to stratospheric heights for only a very select few as a pair of highly though of college stars including Corey Coleman (Cleveland) and Laquon Treadwell (Minnesota) landed in undesirable locales.

But enough about Thursday's biggest losers, here are the clear-cut fantasy winners from Day of the NFL Draft:

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Ezekiel Elliott, Dal, RB – A three-down beast in the making, everyone's favorite crop-top hit the jackpot when Dallas selected him at No. 4 overall. Darren McFadden and Alfred Morris will vie for touches, but it's very probable Elliott registers 18-plus touches per game out of the gate. Behind an offensive line that ranked No. 6 in run-blocking according to Football Outsiders last year and with a viable pass attack featuring Tony Romo and Dez Bryant as support, the former Buckeye is a strong candidate for 1,500-plus total yards and double-digit touchdowns. Don't fear the unknown. He's worth every penny in Round 1 of 12-team fantasy drafts.

Josh Doctosn, Was, WR – Undoubtedly my favorite wide receiver in this year's Draft, Doctson enters into a favorable situation in D.C. Yes, DeSean Jackson and Pierre Garcon are still kicking and Jordan Reed is potentially slated for a monster year, provided he stays healthy, but the youngster's length, jumping ability and toughness suggest he'll soon be the apple of Kirk Cousins' eye in red-zone situations. It would be no surprise if he finished in range of 65-70 receptions, 1,000 yards and 5-7 TDs this fall. In other words, he could mirror what Oakland target Amari Cooper achieved as a rookie last year.

Paxton Lynch, Den, QB – Due to his lack of polish, time is Lynch's strongest ally. It's unlikely his fantasy impact will be felt immediately, but, unequivocally, Denver is an ideal employer. Learning under John Elway and Gary Kubiak could unlock his potential. On the surface, the Memphis product's towering frame, strong accurate downfield arm and mobility are attractive qualities. However, he'll need plenty of practice reps to advance his reads/progressions along and short-to-intermediate touch. Still, for the dynasty crowd, it's entirely possible Lynch winds up outpacing Jared Goff and Carson Wentz down the road.