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Dynasty Rookie Mock Draft
Round 1
1.01 – Ashton Jeanty (RB – LV)
Tier 1. You know the deal by now.
1.02 – Travis Hunter (WR, CB – JAX)
1.03 – Cam Ward (QB – TEN)
1.04 – Omarion Hampton (RB – LAC)
1.05 – Tetairoa McMillan (WR – CAR)
In a vacuum, Tier 2 is relatively flat and could go in any order, but there are a few separators. Ashton Jeanty is the only truly elite prospect, with these four each presenting some level of questions or concerns. The questions surrounding Travis Hunter, however, have nothing to do with his talent or mental makeup.
If anything, the concern is that he’s too talented and will play snaps on both sides of the ball. Because this is such a tough decision, I’m defaulting to the player with the most talent and upside of the bunch. If Hunter primarily plays offense, which is currently the projection, he has the most upside of this group.
I understand the reluctance to draft Cam Ward ahead of the others, but we’re reaching a point where the trepidation has gone too far. He was the number one overall pick, after all, and his strong arm, quick release and pocket mobility are all plus traits. I’m above consensus on him and will take him ahead of other prospects whom I have questions about.
Omarion Hampton and Tetairoa McMillan are both very strong prospects, but I believe each presents more bust potential than has been discussed. Don’t get me wrong, I will happily take them in the top five, but Hampton’s upright running style and inconsistencies are worrisome to me.
Sometimes, Hampton looks like DeMarco Murray, and other times, he resembles Ryan Mathews. McMillan was uber productive and notched elite draft capital, but he lacks separation skills, and there are questions about his passion for the game.
1.06 – Quinshon Judkins (RB – CLE)
1.07 – RJ Harvey (RB – DEN)
1.08 – TreVeyon Henderson (RB – NE)
TreVeyon Henderson might be my favorite of these three running backs, but he’s likely to start as a third-down back. It’s difficult to project him for a large workload when he never eclipsed more than 65% of his team’s offensive snaps in college. Only one running back in Josh McDaniels’ 18 NFL seasons has ever led the team in both carries and third-down snaps. Henderson rarely saw goal-line work at Ohio State, and with Rhamondre Stevenson on the roster, it’s unlikely he will in the NFL, at least initially.
Even with the addition of J.K. Dobbins, RJ Harvey projects as an every-down back for Denver and appears to be an ideal fit in Sean Payton’s offense. Dobbins will be involved early, but Harvey is the guy for the next few years and will likely catch a ton of passes from Bo Nix and lead the team in rushing.
Quinshon Judkins is likely the safest of the three, partially due to his well-rounded skill set and partially due to the opportunity in Cleveland. Jerome Ford and Dylan Sampson may take some third-down snaps, but Judkins is primed for a heavy workload immediately.
1.09 – Colston Loveland (TE – CHI
1.10 – Matthew Golden (WR – GB)
1.11 – Jaxson Dart (QB – NYG)
1.12 – Tyler Warren (TE – IND)
Although the order may vary, the top eight picks are mostly consistent across rookie drafts, but here is where they begin to differ. I’ll take Colston Loveland at nine, thanks to his elite receiving profile and the fit with Caleb Williams and Ben Johnson. Loveland has the traits to be truly special in the NFL. While there is target competition, the pecking order is far from established.
I’ve seen Matthew Golden fall too far in rookie drafts. This should be his floor, in my opinion. Similar to Loveland, Golden will face target competition, but the Packers have been missing a top-end receiver since the departure of Davante Adams. Golden runs with an unlimited supply of turbo in his engine and plays with excellent body control and agility, both at the catch point and with the ball in his hands. He’s got a shot to take over the Packers’ passing game.
As a first-round quarterback in the NFL Draft, Jaxson Dart deserves to be a first-round rookie pick. He’s got all the traits you look for in a franchise quarterback and will pair with offensive whiz Brian Daboll. His anticipation and progressions need work, but the intangibles and upside are there for Dart.
Round one closes out with Tyler Warren, who feels like one of the best bets to be a good NFL player. He can do it all, from blocking in-line and in space, as well as route running and high-pointing the football. He’s got great size, but the dreaded five-year tight end label will scare some away.
Round 2
2.01 – Emeka Egbuka (WR – TB)
2.02 – Tre Harris (WR – LAC)
2.03 – Kaleb Johnson (RB – PIT)
Emeka Egbuka is a terrific prospect. In theory, he is an ideal fit in the Buccaneers’ offense. Unfortunately, Tampa recently re-signed Chris Godwin, a similar player stylistically, to a three-year deal. Mike Evans is aging, but the room is crowded between Godwin, Evans and Jalen McMillan. Egbuka is best deployed out of the slot with the ability to play outside, but we’ll have to wait and see what his role is with a healthy Godwin in the fold.
Tre Harris is one of my favorite prospects in the draft. There are some injury concerns, but he’s been extremely productive when he’s on the field. He looks the part, and his game speed is faster than his 40-time. He’s excellent at short slants and hitch routes, as well as winning over the top. He will need to develop his intermediate game, but he has the talent to quickly become the Chargers’ No. 2 WR or even push Ladd McConkey for the top spot.
Kaleb Johnson looks the part, and many believe he will step right into the Najee Harris role. I’m a Jaylen Warren believer, however, and a third-round running back is no lock for success in the NFL. Johnson is built like a three-down back and can be a tough runner at times. Overall, though, he lacks the explosiveness, creativity and quickness I want to see from a No. 1 RB. I envision a nearly equal split in Pittsburgh, but Warren will garner the passing work, and I can’t help but think we will consistently see Johnson leaving meat on the bone.
2.04 – Tyler Shough (QB – NE)
Seven years in college hasn’t been done since Van Wilder, but with the narrative around Tyler Shough, you’d think he fought in World War II. Despite turning 26 in September, Shough has many intriguing traits. Not only did the Saints draft him early in the second round, but he’s got a live arm and can make all the throws. With Derek Carr’s retirement, the door is wide open for Shough to take the reins as the team’s franchise quarterback.
2.05 – Cam Skattebo (RB – NYG)
2.06 – Jayden Higgins (WR – HOU)
2.07 – Luther Burden (WR – CHI)
2.08 – Jack Bech (WR – LV)
2.09 – Kyle Williams (WR – NE)
2.10 – Jaydon Blue (RB – DAL)
The two running backs in this tier, Cam Skattebo and Jaydon Blue, should have no problem carving out an immediate role in their offense, and there’s a path for them to completely overtake their backfield. Skattebo is a tough, physical runner with some limitations, while Blue is an electric receiver with plenty of touches up for grabs in Dallas.
Jayden Higgins looks like a Nico Collins clone and will now get to play alongside him. If C.J. Stroud can bounce back and return to his rookie season form, Higgins will likely be a big part of that. Luther Burden didn’t get the first-round draft capital he was once projected for and now faces steep target competition. He could start in the slot immediately, but Loveland figures to run out of the slot as well while Moore and Odunze soak up targets on the outside. It’s going to take a lot for Burden to climb the pecking order in Chicago.
Jack Bech should immediately step in as the No. 2 WR receiver for the Raiders, and he has the talent to produce. With Ashton Jeanty and Brock Bowers, two elite players at their positions, and Jakobi Meyers all on board, the opportunities may be limited for Bech to make a true impact.
2.11 – Jalen Milroe (QB – SEA)
2.12 – Terrance Ferguson (TE – LAR)
Jalen Milroe may never be a starting NFL quarterback, but the traits for fantasy success are indisputable. He’s an explosive runner with an NFL arm but lacks touch and consistency. The reward may take a few years, or it may never happen, but he’s a big lottery ticket.
There are plenty of good players still on the board, but Terrance Ferguson is being slept on and is my favorite of the remaining players.
Ferguson posted a 9.57 relative athletic score (RAS), the 53rd-best mark among 1,202 tight ends dating back to 1987, and was a priority for Sean McVay and Les Snead early in the second round. He will need to toughen up as a blocker to be a full-time player, but he has the traits to do so and can eat in McVay’s passing game. Tyler Higbee will be a free agent after this season and has consistently underwhelmed.
Best remaining players: Bhayshul Tuten, Mason Taylor, Jarquez Hunter, Pat Bryant, Jaylin Lane
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