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Two-Round Dynasty Rookie Mock Draft (2019 Fantasy Football)

Two-Round Dynasty Rookie Mock Draft (2019 Fantasy Football)

With the 2019 NFL Draft in the rearview, we finally know where the 2019 rookie class will call home. As such, rookie rankings have shifted significantly compared to pre-draft expectations. As such, we’ve asked our writers to provide a rookie-only mock draft for those preparing for your 2019 dynasty seasons. This is two-round mock draft for 1QB, PPR leagues. Let’s get to it!

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Round 1

1.01) N’Keal Harry (WR – NE)
The consensus for this wide receiver class entering the draft was that landing spot was of vital importance. Sure, landing spot is always important, but this draft didn’t seem to have any clear cut studs like past years have had. For N’Keal Harry, he wound up in the perfect situation. A 33-year-old Julian Edelman is still around. Behind him, however, is just Phillip Dorsett, Demaryius Thomas, and Bruce Ellington as receiving options for Tom Brady. Harry will have a chance to contribute right away, and his ability to win in the middle of the field matches Brady’s strengths. There’s certainly an argument to be made for Josh Jacobs as the 1.01 in dynasty rookie drafts, but Harry is a viable option as well.
– Brendan Tuma (@toomuchtuma)

1.02) Josh Jacobs (RB – OAK)
I went with Raiders rookie running back Josh Jacobs at 1.02 because I look at fit, potential, position, and early path to playing time when making picks in rookie dynasty drafts. Jacobs checked all of the boxes, even before the Isaiah Crowell injury. He fits in with a team that wants to run the ball, has the potential to be a three-down starter in the league, and should have a clear path to early playing time with the Raiders. I think he will go first overall in many drafts, so I am thrilled to grab him here with the second pick.
– Mike Maher (@MikeMaher)

1.03) D.K. Metcalf (WR – SEA)
Metcalf enters the season with possibly the best opportunity of any rookie wideout. With news that Doug Baldwin may never play football again, Metcalf is poised to be Seattle’s No. 1 immediately. He’s also impressed in Seahawks rookie minicamp. In addition to his immediate impact, Metcalf’s long-term outlook is bright. He’s one of the most athletic and physically gifted players in the draft, and he still has room for improvement in his route running. He’ll only get better in Pete Carroll’s system, catching passes from Russell Wilson.
– Zak Hanshew (@ZaktheMonster)

1.04) Miles Sanders (RB – PHI)
A threat in the running and passing games, Miles Sanders gives the Eagles more of a three-down presence than they currently have. Jordan Howard is a two-down banger. The Eagles are a nice landing spot for Sanders, with a very good offensive line and a young franchise QB. Sanders is big and fast. He should earn the third-down role early in the season with a legitimate shot to take over the starting role by the end of 2019. While it may not happen this season, you can look to 2020 being Sanders’ year. Howard is on a one-year contract in Philly and will be a UFA in 2020.
– Jeremy Browand (@DFF_Madman)

1.05) David Montgomery (RB – CHI)
There are only three RBs in this draft class with a clear path to a starting job and David Montgomery is one of them. With the departure of Jordan Howard, there is a large void in the Bears offense that Montgomery was drafted to fill. He isn’t elite at any one thing but is good at everything — including his ability to catch, something Howard struggled with. Bears HC Matt Nagy’s offense requires the RB to be able to catch, and after attempting to turn a frog into a prince early last season by targetting Howard nine times over the first two games, it was apparent that Howard was just a frog no matter how many times you kissed it. If Montgomery secures not only the first and second down role in this offense but can also get three-to-five targets a game, he will have an immediate fantasy impact.
– Geoff Lambert (@GeoffLambert77)

1.06) T.J. Hockenson (TE – DET)
In non-Superflex leagues, this is drop off point for me. If you’re sitting at the 1.06, I’m looking for offers and trying to slide back a bit. I obviously like the talent level with Hockenson and with the big time draft capital the Lions spent on him, they’re committed. The biggest issue with taking Hockenson at sixth overall in rookie drafts is that TEs usually take longer to develop, so you’re more than likely looking toward the future with this pick and not necessarily the instant impact that other rookies might be able to give you.
– Kyle August (@kyleFFfellas)

1.07) Kyler Murray (QB – ARI)
I was absolutely shocked that Kyler Murray was still here. I know that QB is devalued in single-QB leagues, but where would Patrick Mahomes be taken if he were placed in this pool? I’m not suggesting Kyler is Mahomes, but if he ends up being a high-end QB1, he will be well worth this selection. Most importantly, I can say with 100% certainty that Kyler will provide fantasy value for multiple seasons, and I think it will be as a mid-QB1, at worst. This rookie class is a deep one, but it’s lacking sure things. Kyler is a sure thing. Rookie WRs tend to lose value during their first season, and I do not believe in any RB in this class long term, making Kyler the easy pick for me here.
– Jason Katz (@jasonkatz13)

1.08) Parris Campbell (WR – IND)
Campbell’s landing spot definitely played a large role in this selection. I do believe he has legit talent and obviously possesses world-class speed, but he probably couldn’t have dreamed of a better situation. Luck was a comeback monster last year and should continue to challenge top five QB status going forward behind a massively improved offensive line. I look for situations where you have other weapons defenses cannot ignore, without those players dominating the targets. With T.Y. Hilton approaching thirty years of age (on a go route), and often injured, Campbell has a unique chance to accelerate toward a prominent role in this offense. There may be some red zone vultures on this team, but Campbell could easily be a better pro than college player and assume the number one receiver role within a couple of years.
– Sheldon Curtis  (@sheldon_curtis)

1.09) A.J. Brown (WR – TEN)
In a draft class filled with disappointing landing spots, A.J. Brown landing in Tennessee might be one of the worst spots for a receiver to land. Brown was someone that was extremely high on most Pre-Draft rankings and has since fallen quite a bit. Brown profiles as a typical WR1 but played almost exclusively out of the slot at Ole Miss. 2019 is going to be a make or break season for Marcus Mariota, and many fantasy owners are probably getting some Corey Davis flashbacks. I’m still buying into the talent here and am not afraid to use a first-round pick on one of the better wide receivers in this 2019 class.
– Aaron Schillinger (@aaron_schill)

1.10) Deebo Samuel (WR – SF)
I love the San Francisco landing spot for Deebo Samuel. He has the chance to compete right away for the number one receiver role as there’s no real “top dog” cemented on the roster. The 49ers showed us how highly they valued him by making him the third WR off the board and spending their high second-round pick on him, he’ll be given every chance to earn a starting spot. Deebo’s competitive/tough style of play and ability to quickly shed his defenders in the first and second levels of the field make him a great asset in Kyle Shanahan’s offense.
– Sam Schlesinger (@avishai41)

1.11) Noah Fant (TE – DEN)
Noah Fant is entering a situation with extremely limited target competition on a team likely to be playing from behind for much of the season. While his inability to affect the run game as an in-line blocker early on in his career may hinder his snap share initially, Fant will see targets on most of the snaps he does find himself in the game. Flexed out to flanker or in the slot, Fant’s status as Denver’s 1B option in the passing game makes him, at least in my opinion, the rookie TE1 for year one fantasy production.
– Etan Mozia (@FF_Wonderkid)

1.12) Marquise Brown (WR – BAL)
Some may be down on Marquise Brown due to his landing spot, but I am not one of them. In Baltimore, he will function as the number one receiver, a claim he may not have been able to stake on many other teams. He may never reach his true upside with Lamar Jackson as his quarterback, but that does not mean he will not be an extremely valuable dynasty commodity. Brown’s ability to create instant separation on all of his routes will endear him to Jackson instantly, and it only helps that Brown will be asked to run many of the same routes his go-to receiver Jaylen Smith did at Louisville. An electric receiver who can win both inside and out, I am thrilled to land Brown at this point of the first round.
– Raju Byfield (@FantasyContext)

Round 2

2.01) Mecole Hardman (WR – KC)
Similar to my N’Keal Harry pick this was mainly about landing spot. Hardman wasn’t a popular name entering the draft but wound up in an even better situation than Harry. The Chiefs are likely to be without Tyreke Hill next season, which should open up some immediate opportunity for Hardman. Any receiver attached to Patrick Mahomes should have your attention, and the Chiefs selected Hardman with some more notable names still on the board. That means they believe in him and will want to utilize him right away. Injury prone Sammy Watkins might be the only guy standing in the way of Hardman becoming the Chiefs’ top wideout this season.
– Brendan Tuma (@toomuchtuma)

2.02) Andy Isabella (WR – ARI)
After grabbing running back Josh Jacobs at 1.02, I targeted a wide receiver who I think can be a day one starter with a team that is going to have a rejuvenated focus on the offensive side of the ball this season. With Kliff Kingsbury likely bringing some new version of his air raid offense to Arizona and first-overall pick Kyler Murray under center, Andy Isabella should get plenty of opportunities to find space in the middle of the field while operating out of the slot and as the occasional deep threat thanks to his speed.
– Mike Maher (@MikeMaher)

2.03) Hakeem Butler (WR – ARI)
Butler is a big-bodied receiver at 6’6/225 lbs, but he has blazing speed, posting a 4.48 40-yard dash time at the combine. He was highly productive in college, averaging 1,008 receiving yards and eight receiving TDs in his final two years at Iowa State. With future HOFer Larry Fitzgerald set to ride out into the sunset after this season, Butler could become Kyler Murray’s possession receiver very quickly. He fits the part more than Andy Isabella and Christian Kirk. A rare combination of size, speed, and future opportunity made Butler an easy choice here.
– Zak Hanshew (@ZaktheMonster)

2.04) J.J. Arcega-Whiteside (WR – PHI)
Arcega-Whiteside is 6’2″ and 225 lbs. He gives the Eagles a big red zone target on the outside. Known as a jump-ball guy, winning contested catches is how he earned the nickname “Arcegatron.” Among college WRs, he had the highest contested catch total last season. However, he is more than just a guy who fights for 50-50 balls, Arcega-Whiteside also possesses speed with a 4.49 40-yard dash at the Scouting Combine. His basketball background comes into play with the crafty way he uses his quick feet and body position to get open and win catches. He gets clean releases and is excellent at the catch point. Arcega-Whiteside is a huge value in the second round of dynasty rookie drafts and should develop into a reliable possession receiver for Carson Wentz, with the bonus of making big plays in the red zone.
– Jeremy Browand (@DFF_Madman)

2.05) Justice Hill (RB – BAL)
He doesn’t have quite the clear path to starting as Miles Sanders, David Montgomery, and Josh Jacobs, but if there is a fourth RB that could secure a large role in his first season, it’s Justice Hill. The Ravens signed FA Mark Ingram this offseason, but the Ravens also plan to use Kenneth Dixon in a passing down role to compliment Ingram. The downside to that tandem is Dixon has been unable to stay healthy his entire career — enter Justice Hill. At 5-foot-10 198 pounds and the fastest 40 time for an RB at the combine with a 4.4, Hill is built to be the “lightning” to Ingram’s “thunder,” and I’d expect Hill win the job early in the season.
– Geoff Lambert (@GeoffLambert77)

2.06) Miles Boykin (WR – BAL)
Boykin was someone I really liked pre-draft and was hoping for a more ideal landing spot than the Baltimore Ravens. For me, the biggest issue is that unless Lamar Jackson greatly improves as a passer, Boykin will be stuck in a run-first offense with limited opportunities. However, the path to playing time is easy to see which is why I pulled the trigger here in the second round. On the chance that Jackson does take a step forward this year or next, Boykin could be a nice piece for dynasty owners.
– Kyle August (@kyleFFfellas)

2.07) Darrell Henderson (RB – LAR)
At this point in the draft, the most likely scenario is that my selection will not be very useful. Darrell Henderson may end up being useless. He’s also my highest graded RB in this class, and the Rams traded up to get him, showing their belief in him. If Todd Gurley plays 16 games, then Henderson wastes away on my bench. But what if Gurley’s arthritic knee acts up? What if Gurley is legitimately done at 24 due to chronic knee issues? I firmly believe that any Gurley absence will result in Henderson being used like CJ Anderson was used down the stretch last season. Henderson as the workhorse back in this offense is an elite RB1. I will gamble on that upside.
– Jason Katz (@jasonkatz13)

2.08) Irv Smith Jr. (TE – MIN)
Irv Smith is said to have had a late first-round grade on many draft boards but fell to the 18th pick in the second round. Sometimes a draft day fall is a blessing, as a rookie ends up on a stronger team, and this looks to be the case for Smith. Many were surprised the Vikings selected him with Kyle Rudolph on the roster, but Minnesota has apparently made it known that some of it’s more expensive veterans, including Rudolph, may be available via trade. Gary Kubiak loves his H-Backs and Smith could easily carve out a niche in this offense even if Rudolph remains. Kirk Cousins went early and often to Jordan Reed in 2015 (Reed’s healthiest season) to the tune of 87 receptions, 952 yards, and 11 touchdowns. This pick is a great match for Cousins and Smith should have a bright future in the land of 10,000 targets.
– Sheldon Curtis  (@sheldon_curtis)

2.09) Kelvin Harmon (WR – WAS)
Similar to my first pick with A.J. Brown in Tennessee, Kelvin Harmon fell in the NFL Draft and has seen a drop in his value. Despite dropping in the draft, landing in Washington with Dwayne Haskins is a very nice spot for dynasty purposes. Harmon has elite body control, great hands, is a nice red zone threat, and has the body of a prototypical WR1. Regardless of draft capital, I’m a big fan of the landing spot for Harmon and his foreseeable Dynasty value.
– Aaron Schillinger (@aaron_schill)

2.10) Diontae Johnson (WR – PIT)
Johnson was admittedly not a wide receiver I was high on going into the draft, but landing spot and draft capital made me want to take a closer look. The Steelers have a history of drafting and developing wide receivers well, and with the departure of Antonio Brown, there’s a large gap that needs to be filled in Pittsburgh. Johnson is a raw talent in terms of route running, but he has the speed and athleticism to make big plays happen, and Pittsburgh is an ideal spot for him to learn how to refine his game. James Washington didn’t do enough in his rookie season to deserve an automatic bump up to the WR2 role, so I believe Johnson (who the Steelers spent a high third-round pick and their second overall selection on) will have the chance to compete for a starting spot opposite Juju Smith-Schuster right away.
– Sam Schlesinger (@avishai41)

2.11) Dwayne Haskins (QB – WAS)
At this point in the draft, there is tons of value in grabbing a starter you can bank on accruing value in his rookie season. For that reason, the easy choice is Haskins. Though I don’t expect fireworks in year one from the former Buckeye, this is a landing spot that could be a good fit long term for a developing passer. What Washington lacks in receivers, they make up for in depth at RB. With a run-first unit to support him the load won’t be squarely on Haskins’ shoulders to make the Redskins a potent offense. Due to his playstyle, expect Haskins to target the slot and the dump off constantly in a new offense. Values may be had in the guys likely to fill these roles in 2019 — Trey Quinn and Chris Thompson.
– Etan Mozia (@FF_Wonderkid)

2.12) Benny Snell (RB – PIT)
In a draft class filled with running backs landing on depth charts with superior talents, Benny Snell to the Steelers is flying under the radar. Due to his physicality and ability to create after contact, he is instantly their top early-down option. Snell is a hard-hitting power back that dominated in the SEC, and saw 63.3 percent of his yards come after contact. His excellent contact balance will help him flourish behind a stout run-blocking offensive line. James Conner was someone I sold all my shares of last season, and the addition of a back like Snell is exactly the reason why. Conner has been an impressive volume back so I do not expect Snell to ever secure an every-down role, but he should wrestle the lead back role as soon as the Steelers Week 7 bye. Conner ranked 38th in the league with just 1.12 yards created per carry, a number Snell is certain to improve upon. Though Snell is someone I have typically landed in the second round of rookie drafts, he is someone I would consider as early as the late first if the players I have ranked ahead of him are already off of the board.
– Raju Byfield (@FantasyContext)

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