While everyone is knee-deep in dynasty rookie drafts, now is the perfect time for a dynasty startup draft. Everyone knows practice makes perfect, and there is no better way to practice than completing a dynasty startup mock draft with the FantasyPros Mock Draft Simulator.

I am picking 13th in this 14-team, 1QB, and half-point PPR-scoring dynasty startup mock draft. The lineup for this mock draft is one quarterback, two running backs, two wide receivers, one tight end, three flex, and 12 bench spots.

Let’s see how it turned out.

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Dynasty Fantasy Football Startup Mock Draft

Pick 1.13 – Drake London (WR – ATL)

London had a massive third-year breakout in 2024, ending the season as the WR5, averaging 13.6 half-point PPR fantasy points per game. Furthermore, he ranked third in the NFL with 158 targets. More importantly, the star receiver played extremely well with Michael Penix Jr. under center. London was the WR1 from Week 16 through Week 18 with Penix starting, averaging 13 targets and 19.4 fantasy points per game.

Pick 2.02 – Ladd McConkey (WR – LAC)

Thankfully, McConkey dodged two massive bullets this offseason. The Chargers didn’t trade for DK Metcalf or add Davante Adams in free agency. Furthermore, they waited until the second round of the NFL Draft to add a wide receiver. Last year, McConkey finished as the WR12, averaging 12.5 half-point PPR fantasy points per game. He will remain the team’s No. 1 option in the passing game for a long time.

Pick 3.13 – Quinshon Judkins (RB – CLE)

The Browns’ passing attack will likely be a fantasy nightmare for the next year or two. However, that’s excellent news for Judkins, as the offense will flow through the run game. While he isn’t as talented as Nick Chubb, the former Ohio State star should see the volume and goal-line work needed to be a consistent RB2 early in his career, with the potential to have low-end RB1 finishes with enough touchdown luck.

Pick 4.02 – Kenneth Walker III (RB – SEA)

Unfortunately, Walker missed a career-high six games in 2024. Yet, he still finished as the RB28, averaging 14.4 half-point PPR fantasy points per game, a higher average than Bucky Irving (13). More importantly, the Seahawks improved their offensive line in the NFL Draft. Furthermore, new offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak should make Walker a massive part of the passing attack after he had a career-high 53 targets last season.

Pick 5.13 – George Kittle (TE – SF)

While Kittle doesn’t have many elite seasons of production left in his career, the veteran is an excellent value in the late fifth round. He finished last year as the TE2, averaging 13.2 half-point PPR fantasy points per game. Furthermore, Kittle was the TE1 on a points-per-game basis. More importantly, the veteran has finished as a top-five tight end in four consecutive seasons despite missing a few games every year.

Pick 6.02 – Jameson Williams (WR – DET)

Williams had a breakout season in 2024, ending the year as the WR19, averaging 12.2 half-point PPR fantasy points per game, a higher average than Garrett Wilson (11.8). The former Alabama star had 1,001 receiving yards and seven touchdowns after totaling 395 and three heading into last season. While the loss of Ben Johnson is significant, the Lions should still have one of the top offenses in the NFL.

Pick 7.13 – D’Andre Swift (RB – CHI)

The veteran running back was the biggest winner from the NFL Draft. Instead, Chicago waited until the seventh round to select a running back, drafting Kyle Monangai. Last year, Swift was a solid player, finishing as the RB19, averaging 11.4 half-point PPR fantasy points per game. Now he gets to play in Ben Johnson’s fantasy-friendly offense as the lead running back with limited competition behind him on the depth chart.

Pick 8.02 – Bo Nix (QB – DEN)

Last year’s rookie quarterback class might be the best for fantasy players in recent memory. While Jayden Daniels was the highest scoring rookie quarterback (20.9), Nix wasn’t far behind (18.6). The former Oregon star finished as the QB7, averaging more fantasy points per game than Patrick Mahomes (17.7). Yet, he should be even better moving forward after the Broncos improved his supporting cast this offseason.

Pick 9.13 – Kyler Murray (QB – ARI)

While Murray wasn’t a fantasy bust in 2024, the star quarterback fell short of my expectations, finishing as the QB10, averaging 17.5 fantasy points per game. 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 bounces back as one of the NFL’s top rushing quarterbacks starting this year.

Pick 10.02 – Kyle Williams (WR – NE)

The Patriots spend most of their NFL Draft picks on improving Drake Maye’s supporting cast. However, Williams was the only wide receiver the team picked. He is an explosive receiver who reminds some of Tyler Lockett. More importantly, Williams has a clear pathway to a starting role, as Stefon Diggs is the only proven wide receiver on the roster. Furthermore, he could be Maye’s No. 1 wide receiver in 2026.

Pick 11.13 – Jordan Mason (RB – MIN)

Minnesota traded for Mason earlier this offseason, immediately signing him to an extension. The veteran was productive as a starter in 2024, averaging 22.8 rushing attempts and 17.9 half-point PPR fantasy points per game over the first four weeks, totaling 16.9 or more in all but one contest. Reportedly, the Vikings want to use Mason as a co-starter alongside the aging Aaron Jones.

Pick 12.02 – Marvin Mims Jr. (WR – DEN)

Last year, the Broncos’ offense became a fantasy-friendly unit with Bo Nix under center. While many believed Denver would have made a splashy addition at the wide receiver position this offseason, the team didn’t because of Mims. He averaged 6.5 receptions for 77 receiving yards, two touchdowns, and 22.9 half-point PPR fantasy points per game over the final two weeks, making several big-time plays on offense.

Pick 13.13 – Romeo Doubs (WR – GB)

Unfortunately, Doubs regressed last season, ending the year as the WR57, averaging 8.4 half-point PPR fantasy points per game. However, the former Nevada star was an underrated fantasy asset in 2023. He finished that season as the WR47, averaging 8.5 fantasy points per game, totaling eight receiving touchdowns, the eighth-most in the NFL. Reportedly, Doubs could be heading to Pittsburgh to team up with his former quarterback, Aaron Rodgers.

Pick 14.02 – Mason Taylor (TE – NYJ)

Taylor should have a fantasy impact early in his career. New York has one meaningful weapon in the passing game – Garrett Wilson. Furthermore, Justin Fields has made his starting tight end a weekly option for fantasy players in the past. Cole Kmet finished as the TE7 in half-point PPR scoring in 2023, Fields’ last year as a full-time starter. Taylor should finish as a low-end TE1/high-end TE2 pick as a rookie.

Pick 15.13 – Raheem Mostert (RB – LV)

The Raiders used the sixth overall pick in the NFL Draft on Ashton Jeanty. While the superstar rookie will be the featured guy, Mostert should easily be the No. 2 running back on the depth chart. The veteran was the RB2, averaging 17 half-point PPR fantasy points per game two years ago. He is an injury to Jeanty away from a lead role, making Mostert a solid pick in the later rounds.

Pick 16.02 – Trevor Lawrence (QB – JAX)

Last year, Lawrence struggled with injuries. He ended the season as the QB27, averaging 14.5 fantasy points per game. However, the former No. 1 overall NFL Draft pick is one of my top targets in dynasty leagues. Lawrence has Liam Coen taking over as his new head coach. Furthermore, he has arguably one of the top wide receiver duos in the league, with Brian Thomas Jr. and Travis Hunter at his disposal.

Pick 17.13 – Emanuel Wilson (RB – GB)

Green Bay heavily leaned on Josh Jacobs in 2024, giving the star running back 337 touches. However, Wilson finished second on the team with 114 touches, as MarShawn Lloyd played in only one game. The last time Jacobs had over 310 touches, the veteran missed four games the following season. Wilson could have some value if Jacobs misses time and Lloyd continues to struggle with injuries.

Pick 18.02 – Michael Wilson (WR – ARI)

While many thought the Cardinals could add a wide receiver during the NFL Draft, Arizona didn’t select any offensive skill players. Therefore, Wilson remains the team’s unquestioned No. 2 wide receiver. Last year, the former Stanford star averaged 6.3 half-point PPR fantasy points per game. However, he could have a third-year breakout if the offense clicks.

Pick 19.13 – Ben Sinnott (TE – WSH)

Fantasy players had high hopes for Sinnott last season as a rookie. However, he had little impact, totaling five receptions for 28 receiving yards and a touchdown, scoring 11.3 half-point PPR fantasy points. Sinnott failed to push Zach Ertz for snaps on offense. Yet, the former Kansas State star is heading into his second year and could have a Trey McBride-like breakout if the veteran misses time.

Pick 20.02 – Parker Washington (WR – JAX)

The Jaguars traded up in the NFL Draft for Travis Hunter and signed Dyami Brown in free agency. However, Washington is the most likely candidate to replace Christian Kirk in the slot. Last year, the former Penn State star averaged 10.5 half-point PPR fantasy points per game in the six outings with four or more targets, including the final two contests.

Pick 21.13 – Devaughn Vele (WR – DEN)

Let’s finish this mock draft by building a cheap stack using Denver’s offense. I already drafted Bo Nix and Marvin Mims Jr., so let’s finish the stack with Vele. The former seventh-round pick had a solid rookie season, ranking as the WR45 from Week 16 through Week 18, averaging 8.6 half-point PPR fantasy points per game.

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