While everyone is focused on their upcoming dynasty rookie drafts, it’s never too early to prepare for redraft leagues. Everyone knows practice makes perfect, and there is no better way to practice than with the FantasyPros Mock Draft Simulator.
I am picking 11th in this 12-team, 1QB, and non-PPR-scoring redraft mock draft. The lineup for this mock draft is one quarterback, two running backs, two wide receivers, one tight end, two flex, and five bench spots.
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Fantasy Football Mock Draft: 1QB, Non-PPR
My goal for this mock draft was to use a Zero-WR strategy, waiting until the middle rounds to pick wide receivers and the double-digit rounds to select my only quarterback. Let’s see how it turned out.
Round 1, Pick 11 – Ashton Jeanty (RB – Boise State)
While fantasy players don’t know which team he will play for in 2025, Jeanty is an elite running back prospect worthy of a top 12 pick in 1QB redraft leagues this year. Hopefully, the former Boise State star gets drafted by the Las Vegas Raiders with the sixth overall pick later this month. Head coach Pete Carroll will make Jeanty his new Marshawn Lynch and the focal point of the offense. Therefore, don’t be surprised if the superstar running back ends his rookie season as a high-end RB1.
Round 2, Pick 2 – Josh Jacobs (RB – GB)
Jacobs had an excellent first year in Green Bay, ending the season as the RB5, averaging 15.1 non-PPR fantasy points per game. Furthermore, he was outstanding after a slow start. The veteran averaged 10.1 fantasy points per game over the first six weeks, totaling one rushing touchdown. By comparison, Jacobs was a superstar once the Packers made him the focal point of the offense. He was the RB3 from Week 7 through Week 17, averaging 1.3 rushing touchdowns and 18.6 fantasy points per game.
Round 3, Pick 11 – Joe Mixon (RB – HOU)
The Texans became a run-first offense in 2024 after trading for Mixon in the offseason. He finished as the RB11, averaging 14.6 non-PPR fantasy points per game. While the veteran running back struggled during the fantasy playoffs, he faced two of the top defenses in the NFL. More importantly, Mixon bounced back during Houston’s playoff run, scoring at least 15.9 fantasy points in both matchups. Expect the Texans to lean on him again after massive changes to their offensive line and wide receiver core.
Round 4, Pick 2 – Trey McBride (TE – ARI)
While this is a non-PPR mock draft, McBride is still worthy of a top-40 pick. Last year, he finished as the TE3, averaging 8.7 non-PPR fantasy points per game despite scoring only two receiving touchdowns. Furthermore, McBride averaged only 0.2 fewer fantasy points per game than Brock Bowers. Yet, Bowers was a late second-round pick in this mock draft. The former Colorado State star signed a massive extension with the Cardinals this offseason. Arizona will build their passing attack around him and Marvin Harrison Jr.
Round 5, Pick 11 – Jaylen Warren (RB – PIT)
Warren’s fantasy stock could change depending on the Steelers’ NFL Draft plans. Pittsburgh doesn’t have a second-round pick, meaning fantasy players should have high hopes for the former Oklahoma State star if the team doesn’t select a running back with their Day 1 pick. Unfortunately, Warren struggled with injuries last season. Yet, he averaged 5.3 yards per rushing attempt and eight non-PPR fantasy points per game as a part-time player in 2023. Warren could be a star as the Steelers’ lead running back.
Round 6, Pick 2 – DJ Moore (WR – CHI)
My first wide receiver in the mock draft comes off the board in the sixth round. Moore had a somewhat disappointing 2024 season, ending the year as the WR22, averaging 8.2 non-PPR fantasy points per game. However, I’m betting on him bouncing back in 2025. The Bears improved their offensive line and hired Ben Johnson as their head coach. While Moore might not fill the Amon-Ra St. Brown role in Johnson’s offense, don’t be surprised if he ends the upcoming season as a high-end WR2.
Round 7, Pick 11 – Chris Olave (WR – NO)
Unfortunately, Olave was one of the top fantasy busts last year. Many drafted him as a low-end WR1/high-end WR2. Yet, he ended the season as the WR93, averaging 5.6 non-PPR fantasy points per game. However, Olave missed nine games because of multiple concussions. Hopefully, he can stay healthy in 2025. New head coach Kellen Moore has produced multiple fantasy-relevant wide receivers in his career, including A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith last year. While he might not be a superstar, Olave should have a bounce-back season.
Round 8, Pick 2 – Jayden Reed (WR – GB)
Reed could be a massive fantasy steal as an eighth-round pick, depending on what the Packers do during the NFL Draft. Christian Watson will miss most of the 2025 season coming off a torn ACL. Meanwhile, Romeo Doubs and Dontayvion Wicks aren’t difference makers. Unfortunately, Reed’s production fell off a cliff in the second half of last year. Yet, he was outstanding early in the season with Jordan Love healthy, scoring 20.1 or more non-PPR fantasy points in his first two games with the franchise quarterback.
Round 9, Pick 11 – Ricky Pearsall (WR – SF)
San Francisco made multiple changes at the wide receiver position this offseason. While Jauan Jennings was the team’s most consistent wide receiver in 2024, Pearsall is the one fantasy players should target next season despite a rocky rookie year. Unfortunately, he missed the first six weeks recovering from a gunshot wound during an attempted robbery during the preseason. Yet, Pearsall shined when getting the ball. He averaged 15.6 non-PPR fantasy points per game in the three contests with six or more targets, scoring three receiving touchdowns.
Round 10, Pick 2 – Kyler Murray (QB – ARI)
While Murray wasn’t a fantasy bust in 2024, the star quarterback fell short of my expectations. He ended the year as the QB10, averaging 17.5 fantasy points per game. However, Murray ranked 13th in passing touchdowns despite a talented set of weapons. More importantly, he had as many rushing touchdowns as Justin Fields (five) despite playing in seven more contests. Reportedly, Arizona limited Murray’s rushing production with him coming off the torn ACL. Hopefully, he will bounce back as one of the NFL’s top rushing quarterbacks again in 2025.
Round 11, Pick 11 – Stefon Diggs (WR – NE)
Unfortunately, Diggs was the WR70 last season after missing the second half of the year with a torn ACL. However, he was outstanding before getting hurt. Diggs ranked as the WR13 over his seven healthy contests, averaging 9.6 non-PPR fantasy points per game. He was productive despite splitting targets with Nico Collins and Tank Dell. While Diggs is an older player coming off a significant injury, he should see enough targets in 2025 as Drake Maye‘s No. 1 wide receiver to have a WR3 finish.
Round 12, Pick 2 – Braelon Allen (RB – NYJ)
Reportedly, new head coach Aaron Glenn wants to use a running back-by-committee approach. While Breece Hall should remain the lead guy, Allen could carve out a David Montgomery-lite role at the goal line. Last year, he was the RB50, averaging 3.9 non-PPR fantasy points per game while playing only 27% of the offensive snaps. However, Allen did have multiple games with 8.1 or more fantasy points. The worst-case scenario for Allen is that he is a handcuff and potential league-winner stashed on my bench.
Round 13, Pick 11 – Marvin Mims Jr. (WR – DEN)
The Broncos’ offense became a fantasy-friendly unit late last season, with Bo Nix becoming a star. Many believed Denver would have made a splashy addition at the wide receiver position this offseason. However, that didn’t happen because of how Mims ended last year. He averaged 6.5 receptions for 77 receiving yards, two touchdowns, and 19.7 non-PPR fantasy points per game over the final two weeks, making several big-time plays on offense. Mims should be a popular third-year breakout candidate.
Round 14, Pick 2 – MarShawn Lloyd (RB – GB)
Lloyd had a disastrous rookie season. He only played in one game, totaling six rushing attempts for 15 yards and one reception for three receiving yards in Week 2, scoring 1.8 non-PPR fantasy points. However, fantasy players shouldn’t give up on him. Josh Jacobs had 337 touches in 2024, the fifth-most in the NFL. The last time he had over 306 touches was in 2022. Unfortunately, the veteran missed four games the following year because of injury. At worst, Lloyd is my handcuff for Jacobs.
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