We are just three months away from the first meaningful kick-off, so it is time to focus on fantasy football. Let’s do that by participating in a fantasy football mock draft.
For this mock draft, we are using a 2-QB starting setting, so getting a quarterback early is important. Let’s look at how this draft went down from the 11th pick.
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1.11 – Bijan Robinson (RB – ATL)
We should expect an even bigger year from the star running back who finished as the fantasy RB3 last season. There was no drop-off when Michael Penix Jr. was the starter from Weeks 16-18.
Bijan Robinson finished as the RB8, RB3 and RB2 during that span. Penix also leaned on him in the passing game with five targets in the final two games.
2.02 – Justin Fields (QB – NYJ)
Justin Fields has been given the keys to the Jets offense, and we should see a level of confidence from him we haven’t seen in years. Last season in Pittsburgh, Fields was a confident quarterback to have in your lineup; two top-seven finishes, including QB1, and he was the QB6 from Weeks 1-6.
The optimism that he can be a franchise quarterback is there. Fields had a career-best 78.2% adjusted completion rate and a 2.8% turnover-worthy play rate last season. Factor in his ability to run, and he could finish inside the top 10.
3.11 – Ladd McConkey (WR – LAC)
Here we grab a target machine. Ladd McConkey finished with a 19.4% target share, and although he finished behind Quentin Johnston in red-zone and end-zone targets, he only had one fewer touchdown.
As a slot receiver, McConkey still had a solid 9.9 average depth of target (aDOT) and 4.8 yards after the catch. You’re almost guaranteed two points per catch in PPR with McConkey.
4.02 – Derrick Henry (RB – BAL)
It should be illegal for Derrick Henry to be available this late in. He is entering his age-30 season — in running back years, that’s about 88. However, he is still an elite running back.
Finishing as the RB4 last year, Henry is one of the toughest backs to take down, as his 43 broken tackles and 2.8 yards after contact (minimum 60 carries) led the league.
5.11 – Courtland Sutton (WR – DEN)
Last season was what we had been waiting for from Courtland Sutton. It was his first 1,000-receiving yards season since 2019, and he had four top-10 finishes.
Sutton was Bo Nix‘s favorite target by a mile as he led the team with a quarter of the overall targets (135), 31.7% of the red-zone targets and 21.7% of the end-zone targets. There shouldn’t be much of a drop-off in that potential volume.
6.02 – Sam LaPorta (TE – DET)
The Detroit tight end did not live up to his average draft position (ADP) last year, as he was frequently selected in the second round last year. A TE8 finish isn’t terrible, and he did have eight top-10 weeks, but he wasn’t worth his draft day cost.
Focusing on other positions before getting LaPorta in the mid-rounds feels better. The confidence is that he was second on the team in red-zone target share last year (21.2%) and had seven touchdowns.
7.11 – Jakobi Meyers (WR – LV)
Jakobi Meyers finished 2024 with a career-high 87 catches for 1,024 yards. What helped was the Raiders trading away Davante Adams, but producing over 1,000 receiving yards with inconsistencies at quarterback is still a great feat.
Las Vegas made a huge upgrade at quarterback with the trade for Geno Smith, where he reunites with Pete Carroll. Brock Bowers and Ashton Jeanty will eat into Meyers’ targets, but he will still be the top wide receiver in this group.
8.02 – Geno Smith (QB – LV)
Speaking of Geno Smith, we’ll build a Raiders stack with these back-to-back picks. Smith had his best season in 2022 with career-highs in completion percentage (69.8%), passing yards (4,282) and touchdowns (30), and he made his first Pro Bowl.
Smith looks to recreate that magic with Carroll, and he will have a ton of great weapons at his disposal. Jakobi Meyers has the potential to be a 1,000-yard receiver again, Brock Bowers’ 1,194 receiving yards set a rookie tight end record and the Raiders finally have a running back in Ashton Jeanty.
9.11 – Jauan Jennings (WR – SF)
Injuries allowed Jauan Jennings to have a breakout season with 975 receiving yards and six touchdowns. There is the potential for him to be the leading receiver in San Francisco.
Deebo Samuel is gone, Brandon Aiyuk is coming back from a torn ACL and Christian McCaffrey is also coming off an injury-plagued season. Jennings and Brock Purdy developed a nice connection as he led the team in target share (26.3%).
10.2 – Bryce Young (QB – CAR)
The potential that we saw from Bryce Young toward the end of last season should make us feel comfortable with taking a chance on him. After a tough start to the season, where he was benched and almost traded, he started to live up to expectations.
In his final eight games, Young had a 61.3% completion rate and a 12:3 touchdown-to-interception ratio. He was the fantasy QB10 during that stretch. The Panthers added a potential top-tier wide receiver with first-round pick Tetairoa McMillan, which will finally give Young an anchor receiver.
11.11 – Darnell Mooney (WR – ATL)
Last year, you might have drafted Darnell Mooney late or picked him up off the waiver wire, but either way, he provided tremendous value, finishing as the WR28.
The concern is that his production took a drop when Michael Penix Jr. took over. Hopefully, with full training camp and reps, they can find a connection.
12.2 – Jaydon Blue (RB – DAL)
The backfield battle at Cowboys training camp will be one to pay attention to throughout the summer. Do not be surprised if Jaydon Blue makes his way up the depth chart.
Blue has incredible speed and great footwork, and that flash will get him an increased role by the time the season starts.
13.11 – Jake Ferguson (TE – DAL)
As long as Dak Prescott stays healthy, Jake Ferguson has the potential to be a fantasy-relevant tight end. In Weeks 1-8 with Prescott, Ferguson had four games with at least seven targets.
Ferguson was still seeing plenty of targets after and had five or more in his final nine games.
14.2 – Eagles D/ST
Continue to ride with the best defense in the league. Last season, the Eagles D/ST scored six or more fantasy points in eight games. With Vic Fangio still in control, they should maintain that level of play.
15.11 – Evan McPherson (K – CIN)
The Bengals are one of the better offenses in the league and have the ability to get on their side of the field a ton, giving Evan McPherson a chance to kick many field goals or extra points.
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