It's been stated before, but the first few rounds in a fantasy draft are integral to constructing a successful fantasy team.

It becomes even more evident after reading JJ Zachariason's breakdown of running back bust rates and seeing just how often those early round "safe" bets can falter.

Understanding the inherent risk at every turn of the draft can help separate yourself from the pack as you construct your roster. Mitigating these risks with players who have high floors is a smart way to avoid such risks while investing your early draft capital.

Miami Dolphins running back added weight to bulk up as he prepares to better himself for a feature role in offensive coordinator Bill Lazor's offense.

Last year, the Dolphins ranked in the bottom-10 in rushing percentage, running the ball only 38.37% of the time, yet Miami had the second highest yards per rush mark at 4.7. This low-volume but effective rushing attack could see a sizable change in 2015.

With the offseason additions the Dolphins have made to their new-look offense -- adding every-down running back potential, Lamar Miller should keep the rookie at bay after his impressive 2014 season that earned him the coaching staff's trust.

Lazor's offense didn't necessarily feature the running back in a prominent receiving role, but Miller was still able to have 52 targets thrown his way, hauling in 38 in the process. Displaying his versatility in that facet as well, Miller was able to see 15.88 touches per game -- a number that may rise if the hype around Miller in the feature role proves to be true.

Production Balanced with Efficiency

Miller was able to get the best of both worlds last year, as he capitalized on his opportunities with productivity and efficiency.

Out of the 43 running backs that had at least 100 carries last year, Miller ranked near the top in almost all of numberFire's metrics.

NEP -- or according to Pro Football Focus.

Miller also had a knack for the long ball, as he led the league in rushes that gained five or more yards. 43.1% of his 216 rushes fell into this category, well above the league average of 32.9%.

2015 Fantasy Outlook

Last year, only his current ADP near the Round 3 to Round 4 turn. Taking Lamar Miller is a safe bet for a player with a high floor who has already shown he is capable of becoming a valuable fantasy asset.

Taking Miller before his current ADP is a low-risk gamble, as he can provide your fantasy team another "building block" to provide you a successful foundation in 2015.