Below is a 14-team, 1-QB rookie mock rookie draft breakdown for the first two rounds. In 14-team leagues you want to draft safe early and then swing for the fences later, sometimes as early as the late second round.
These picks are based on how I would rank these players if I were creating a list of the top dynasty assets. Use our fantasy football mock draft simulator for your own mock draft needs.
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Dynasty Rookie Mock Draft
ROUND 1
1.01 — Ashton Jeanty (RB – Boise State)
Ashton Jeanty is the best running back prospect since Saquon Barkley. After rushing for an eye-popping 2,601 yards and 30 touchdowns last fall, he has dynasty owners with the 1.01 across all formats salivating. If there is a knock on Jeanty it might be the competition he faced in the Mountain West. Still, those are video game rushing numbers. He’s a top-20 dynasty asset.
1.02 — Tetairoa McMillan (WR – Arizona)
In most other years, Tetairoa McMillan would be in strong contention for the 1.01 in a 1-QB format, but Jeanty takes that crown. At 6-foot-5, McMillan is an X-receiver prototype who will be an immediate impact player in the NFL. He’s a former five-star recruit who finished his career as Arizona’s all-time leader in receiving yards (3,423).
Beyond the college production, McMillan has the rare blend of size and speed to be dominant. He is an excellent consolation prize if you miss out on Jeanty.
1.03 — Shedeur Sanders (QB – Colorad)
Shedeur Sanders is more polished than Cam Ward, so he nudges ahead of him based on a tighter range of outcomes. Sanders has a high floor but might be a better real-life NFL prospect than a fantasy quarterback. Where he will return value is if he is ready to start from Day One and doesn’t need to sit behind a veteran.
Sanders is deadly accurate, completing over 71% of his passes in two seasons at Colorado. Even in 1-QB leagues, he deserves consideration in the top five picks.
1.04 — Omarion Hampton (RB – North Carolina)
Several backs will vie to be the RB2 of this year’s class, but Omarion Hampton is that guy for me. Hampton is seen as a feature back, and for good reason, as he rushed for over 1,600 yards and added 38 receptions.
That type of profile isn’t something we’ve seen a lot of in recent years. In some past rookie drafts, Hampton would be the first running back taken. Jeanty is the crown jewel of the position but Hampton leads an impressive tier of guys who are going to be fantasy starters for a long time.
1.05 — Cam Ward (QB – Miami)
By the time the draft rolls around, Cam Ward may be ahead of Shedeur Sanders for me. The more I see of him, the more I think his ceiling is significantly higher, although I acknowledge his range of outcomes might be broader.
Ward threw for over 17,000 yards in a college career that spanned five seasons and three different schools. He has better improvisation skills than Sanders and his 39 touchdown passes led the NCAA last fall. Ward might be on a bit more of a roller coaster early in his career but it wouldn’t surprise me if he outproduced Sanders in the long run.
1.06 — Emeka Egbuka (WR – Ohio State)
I am higher on Emeka Egbuka than some as I have him ahead of Luther Burden and Travis Hunter. Egbuka is arguably the best route runner in this year’s draft and I am a fan of guys who are polished in that area.
Egbuka should have no trouble seeing the field early in his career, particularly in the slot, where he can use his route-running skills to create separation. He’s a different type of receiver than McMillan but he is every bit as pro-ready.
1.07 — Kaleb Johnson (RB – Iowa)
This year’s running back class is strong, so it is a good year to load up on the position. For my money, Kaleb Johnson is a notch below Omarion Hampton but he stands out for going from being the backup to starting the season at Iowa to an uber-productive 2024 season.
Johnson rushed for over 1,500 yards and 22 touchdowns, garnering First-Team All-American and All-Big Ten honors. Johnson also caught 22 passes, which gives me optimism he will be more than a two-down hammer in the NFL.
1.08 — Luther Burden III (WR – Missouri)
When I look at Luther Burden, I see a physical receiver in the mold of Deebo Samuel, which, admittedly, is not my preferred fantasy archetype. That puts him behind Egbuka but there might not be a better receiver in this draft after the catch. In the right system, Burden’s ceiling is that of a high-end WR2 who will flirt with WR1 numbers. Where he lands will be important for his rookie draft stock.
1.09 — TreVeyon Henderson (RB – Ohio State)
TreVeyon Henderson has as much big-play ability as any back in this class, averaging 6.4 yards per carry (YPC) — the same as Jeanty — for his career at Ohio State. He has more burst than Johnson and is better than Hampton in open space. So why does Henderson lag behind them?
Henderson had some injuries at Ohio State, missing 11 games across two seasons in 2022 and 2023. He has also never handled more than 183 carries in a season. That may ultimately work in his favor as he still has a lot of tread left on the tires, but he is highly unlikely to amass 200 touches as a rookie. It may be a couple of seasons before he can handle a feature-back role.
1.10 — Travis Hunter (WR – Colorado)
Travis Hunter is going to be polarizing because of the uncertainty with his utilization. If I thought he would play primarily on offense, Hunter would go no lower than 1.03 in a 1-QB format, probably right behind McMillan.
However, even as freakish of an athlete as he is, there is simply no way he will be able to play a full complement of snaps on both sides of the ball in the NFL. To justify a first-round rookie pick, Hunter needs to see 65-70% of the snaps on offense.
1.11 — Colston Loveland (TE – Michigan)
The debate between Colston Loveland and Tyler Warren will rage on throughout the spring and summer. I have flip-flopped back and forth between the two. My lean at the moment is Loveland. He is a sound route technician and his catch radius makes him a big target in the middle of the field. Loveland needs some work as a blocker but he could be a TE1 as soon as this year.
1.12 — Dylan Sampson (RB – Tennessee)
Dylan Sampson answered a lot of durability questions in 2024, carrying the ball 258 times. He rushed for 1,491 yards and 22 touchdowns, leading the SEC in both categories. Sampson has terrific straight-line speed and his burst makes him one of the best home run threats in this year’s class.
This is a swing-for-the-fences pick, but in a 14-team league, you need difference-makers. Sampson is exactly that.
1.13 — Matthew Golden (WR – Texas)
Matthew Golden transferred to Texas after two solid years at Houston and became one of the best receivers in the SEC. A lethal route runner, Golden can also take the top of the defense as a downfield threat.
Golden is a bit on the smallish size (6-foot-0, 195 pounds) for an outside receiver, but if he can work himself into a slot role, he will be dangerous. I think Golden has a lot of upside and might be the most overlooked receiver in this year’s class.
1.14 — Tyler Warren (TE – Penn State)
A 6-foot-6 human being can rarely do the things Tyler Warren can. He was responsible for touchdowns as a passer, receiver and runner in 2024. He led the Big 10 with 104 receptions and went over 1,200 yards on the season.
I have Loveland going ahead of him in this mock but that isn’t a stance I am wedded to. By April, I very well might have him as the TE1 and well ahead of the field.
ROUND 2
2.01 — Quinshon Judkins (RB – Ohio State)
Quinshon Judkins is less explosive than Ohio State teammate Henderson, pushing him down the board a bit. Someone in your league will probably take him in the first round, but that isn’t a stance I am willing to take. He may end up as a complementary back in the NFL.
2.02 — Jalen Milroe (QB – Alabama)
I keep saying Jalen Milroe is going to go surprisingly high in both the actual NFL Draft and rookie dynasty drafts. People will fall in love with his athleticism and ability to extend plays. I would not take him this high (he is closer to the end of round two for me), but if you want the rushing upside, I wouldn’t fault you for it.
2.03 — Devin Neal (RB – Kansas)
If Devin Neal played at a bigger program he would be getting more hype. He rushed for over 4,300 yards in his career at Kansas with enough involvement in the passing game to be a three-down back in the NFL. I think he is a really good pick in the second round.
2.04 — Jack Bech (WR – TCU)
Jack Bech made headlines at the Senior Bowl for catching the winning touchdown while honoring his late brother Tiger. He is a legitimately good dynasty prospect, however, who will endear himself to teams for his physicality and blocking ability. People throw around Puka Nacua comps to get ahead of the field but Bech gives me those vibes.
2.05 — Cam Skattebo (RB – Arizona State)
To say Cam Skattebo’s running style is physical isn’t doing it justice. He is a savage with the ball in his hands. Skattebo logged over 300 touches last year for Arizona State, including 45 receptions..
His versatility should translate well to the NFL. Skattebo will need that as most teams will shy away from making him a true feature back so he may end up as part of a committee.
2.06 — Xavier Restrepo (WR – Miami)
Xavier Restrepo is a classic slot receiver who isn’t afraid to catch the ball in traffic. He did establish himself as more of a big-play threat at Miami last season but he lacks the size and speed to play outside in the NFL.
Restrepo is very good in the red zone and is a willing blocker in the running game. He is the type who will see the field on special teams early in his career and then blossom into a full-time role.
2.07 — Tre Harris (WR – Ole Miss)
The knock on Tre Harris is the same as a lot of receivers out of Ole Miss: His route tree is limited and he will take time to polish. Despite that, Harris has great size (6-foot-3, 210 pounds). If he runs well, he is going to have a lot of helium. After Jonathan Mingo, I am leery of any Ole Miss product, but Harris will be gassed up as the process plays out.
2.08 — Elic Ayomanor (WR – Stanford)
Elic Ayomanor is a native of Canada, who was a standout track athlete. Make no mistake, though, he is a good football player who is easily my favorite prospect in this range. He played just two years of college football, but his 1,844 receiving yards at a place like Stanford should catch your attention.
Ayomanor is an excellent blocker in the run game and a physical presence on the outside, which should help him get on the field. He may take some seasoning, but the sky is the limit here.
2.09 — Isaiah Bond (WR – Texas)
For as talented as Isaiah Bond is, his college production wasn’t great. That makes his prospects as a pro a bit tenuous, but he does possess some of the best raw ability of any receiver in this class.
The question Bond has to answer is how he can harness that ability and become a productive football player. Bond isn’t someone I would be actively targeting, but if you want to bet on talent, you can do worse.
2.10 — Harold Fannin (TE – Bowling Green)
This year’s crop of tight ends is a deep and talented group. Harold Fannin’s 2024 stats pop off the page: 117 receptions for 1,555 yards. He is more in the mold of Kyle Pitts than he is a traditional tight end, so scheme fit will be important here. If he ends up somewhere like Kansas City, though, his stock will be on a rocket ship.
2.11 – Tez Johnson (WR – Oregon)
Tez Johnson’s size is going to be something he has to overcome, making him a fringy prospect in this range. He is going to be best utilized in motion and on jet sweeps, so this might be a situation where he needs schemed touches to be truly effective.
2.12 — Jalen Royals (WR – Utah State)
Jalen Royals is a bit of a project that will need development in the NFL. Still, the natural ability here is legit. Even early in his career, he could carve out a role as an outside threat who stretches the defense. I wouldn’t hesitate to take him late in the second round of drafts because of the potential ceiling he offers.
2.13 — Ollie Gordon (RB – Oklahoma State)
Had Ollie Gordon come out last year, he may have been the first running back off the board. He now finds himself in a position where he is a fringe prospect with a fading star. Can we chalk his mediocre 2024 season up to getting off to a bad start with his legal troubles over the summer and never recovering? Or is this something more?
Gordon has talent and you don’t rush for 1,700 yards by accident, so if slips this far, he makes for a nice pick.
2.14 — Jaxson Dart (QB – Ole Miss)
How well Jaxson Dart can adapt to an NFL offense is his biggest questionmark. He has plenty of arm talent and he will hang in the pocket to make a tough throw. However, at Ole Miss, he was in a system that played sideline-to-sideline. The NFL will condense things considerably. Can Dart adjust? That will be the difference between him being a career backup and a potential starter.
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