Now that we are into June, fantasy football season is right around the corner. For dynasty managers, however, there is no true offseason, so I put together a 15-round PPR dynasty startup mock draft today to gauge how early boards are shaping up. I used FantasyPros’ fantasy football mock draft simulator for this draft, picking fifth among the 12 teams.
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Dynasty Startup Fantasy Football Mock Draft
In this dynasty startup draft, I set out with a core goal in mind: Prioritize long-term foundational talent while leaving flexibility to compete right away. The draft opened with a run on elite wide receivers, which created an early value pocket at running back. That made selecting Bijan Robinson at 1.05 a no-brainer, especially coming off a dominant sophomore campaign.
Throughout the draft, the goal was to try and grab players who were either in stable situations or were on the verge of breaking out. Early on, I tried to find anchor pieces close to being a sure thing, not floor plays, but players who are going to be consistent each week. Later in the draft, I am more inclined to take some swings, but I tend to be more risk-averse than others. The result is a dynasty roster that should compete now, while still growing into its full potential over the next 2-3 seasons.
1.05 – Bijan Robinson (RB – ATL)
Four receivers went off the board to start this mock, making Bijan Robinson an easy pick. He will enter the 2025 season coming off a strong sophomore campaign, racking up 1,456 rushing yards and 14 touchdowns on the ground, plus 431 receiving yards and a score through the air.
Robinson’s 304 rushing attempts proved he can handle a workhorse role. At just 22, he is an attractive dynasty target. He should be in contention for the overall RB1 ranking for the foreseeable future.
2.08 – Ladd McConkey (WR – LAC)
With Bijan Robinson on the roster as the anchor running back, I wanted to prioritize receiver. Ladd McConkey makes for a nice get in round two here as he somewhat quietly turned in a stellar rookie campaign despite battling through multiple injuries. He posted an 82/1,149/7 stat line in 16 games, emerging as Justin Herbert’s go-to target in a depleted receiving corps.
McConkey is locked into a high-volume role for a Chargers team where he has little competition for targets. At just 23 years old, he’s already producing like a reliable WR2 with a lot of PPR upside, and his dynasty arrow is pointing straight up.
3.05 – Jayden Daniels (QB – WSH)
Normally, I wouldn’t look at a quarterback this early, especially in a 1-QB format, but Daniels has a strong case to be the dynasty QB1. He made an immediate impact in 2024, quickly establishing himself as one of the NFL’s most dynamic quarterbacks.
Daniels’ rookie campaign, highlighted by his 3,568 passing yards, 25 passing touchdowns, 891 rushing yards and six rushing scores, earned him Offensive Rookie of the Year honors and helped lead Washington to a deep playoff run. His dual-threat ability and offensive environment make him a dynasty cornerstone.
4.08 – Kenneth Walker III (RB – SEA)
In dynasty formats, it’s easy to forget just how productive Kenneth Walker has been when on the field. He quietly finished as the RB12 in fantasy points per game last season, despite injuries cutting his campaign short. For dynasty managers, that creates a unique buying window.
Still only 24 years old entering the 2025 season, Walker is locked into a prime-age workload and continues to flash elite traits that translate to long-term value. If he can stay healthy in 2025, there’s top-five upside, but even beyond that, he projects as a high-end RB2 or better for the next several years.
5.05 – DK Metcalf (WR – PIT)
DK Metcalf’s move from Seattle to Pittsburgh probably means he remains a high-end WR3 with WR2 upside. The Steelers’ run-heavy tendencies under Arthur Smith could cap his target ceiling, which has rarely produced elite fantasy results in the past.
The addition of Aaron Rodgers doesn’t hurt things, however, and given his talent, age (still just 27 entering the 2025 season) and lack of target competition, he could produce closer to his ceiling than his floor. In a dynasty startup draft, this is about where I would begin considering him. While he isn’t a tremendous value, he should offer a nice return on investment (ROI) here.
6.08 – Tyler Warren (TE – IND)
Tyler Warren enters the NFL following one of the most productive seasons by a collegiate tight end in recent memory. In his final year at Penn State, he racked up over 100 receptions and 1,200 receiving yards. There have been attempts at discounting his breakout by pointing to his age, but his level of production was rare for a college tight end.
Warren’s combination of size, versatility, and pass-catching ability makes him a strong candidate for immediate snaps in a Colts offense that’s been starving for tight end talent. Warren may not be the perfect prospect, but his upside is real, and he has a clear path to relevance in dynasty formats.
7.05 – Tyreek Hill (WR – MIA)
Admittedly, this is my least favorite pick of this mock. Tyreek Hill’s wrist injury nagged him throughout the 2024 season but didn’t force him to miss time. Still, it contributed to a down year by his standards as he hauled in just 81 receptions for 959 yards and six touchdowns.
Hill was probably my biggest regret of this draft because the question is whether he can retain WR1 value into his mid-30s. His speed still looks to be prevalent, which is what his game is built on. His window for elite production is closing, but on this roster, if I can squeeze out another good season or two, it would be ideal.
8.08 – Jayden Reed (WR – GB)
Jayden Reed is coming off a promising sophomore campaign where he was on pace for 1,000 yards before fading late and suffering a dislocated shoulder in the playoffs. Before the injury, he was playing like a WR2, and I am bullish on his chances to get back to that type of production.
Despite the additions of Matthew Golden and Savion Williams in the 2025 NFL Draft, Reed should still be the top target in Green Bay’s offense. He profiles as someone with room to grow into a top-25 receiver if he asserts himself as Jordan Love’s go-to target.
9.05 Jaylen Warren (RB – PIT)
Jaylen Warren has transitioned from sharing the Steelers’ backfield with Najee Harris to now competing with Kaleb Johnson. After Pittsburgh expanded Warren’s role in December, they opted to move on from Harris entirely, signaling growing confidence in Warren’s ability.
However, Johnson’s draft capital suggests this will once again be a timeshare backfield. It remains uncertain who will ultimately emerge as the primary ballcarrier, but Warren has a narrow path to anything more than 200 touches.
That said, the Steelers operate a run-heavy offense, which creates a realistic path for both backs to consistently see weekly double-digit touches, regardless of who leads the depth chart. Warren’s role as a pass-catcher makes him a nice late-round target.
10.08 – Jordan Mason (RB – MIN)
From a dynasty fantasy football perspective, Jordan Mason’s move to Minnesota quietly boosts his long-term value. Head coach Kevin O’Connell has already suggested Mason will have a defined role in 2025. While Aaron Jones is expected to handle early downs and passing work, Mason could see high-value touches, potentially creating touchdown-dependent relevance for Mason.
At 25 years old with a strong career 5.2 yards per carry (YPC) average, Mason has shown efficiency in limited work, rushing for almost 800 yards last season. Mason could be a great RB2 for dynasty rosters.
11.05 – Rashod Bateman (WR – BAL)
The Ravens’ decision to extend 25-year-old Rashod Bateman after his career-best 2024 campaign (45 receptions on 72 targets for 756 yards and nine touchdowns) gives me a lot of hope for his fantasy relevance.
The Ravens do have Zay Flowers entrenched as the No. 1 WR, but I am less bullish on the addition of DeAndre Hopkins to be anything more than window dressing. If Bateman can stay healthy and ahead of Hopkins on the depth chart, he is a fine roster piece at this point in a startup draft.
12.08 – Braelon Allen (RB – NYJ)
Braelon Allen remains more of a high-floor option late in drafts, especially after flashing in limited usage during his rookie year (92 carries, 334 rushing yards, three rushing touchdowns, 19 catches, 148 receiving yards, one receiving touchdown).
There is some concern he lost playing time to Isaiah Davis down the stretch, but the arrival of head coach Aaron Glenn and his run-first philosophy should give Allen a chance to carve out a complementary role to Breece Hall. Allen is still more speculation than substance, but if Hall were to miss time, Allen would have a lot of appeal as an RB2/Flex.
13.05 – Jordan Love (QB – GB)
Jordan Love entered 2024 with high expectations after a strong finish the year prior, but a Week 1 MCL sprain and a shift to a run-heavy offense limited his ceiling. Despite the circumstances, Love still managed 3,389 passing yards, 25 touchdowns and 11 interceptions, averaging 16.3 fantasy points per game.
Heading into 2025, Love profiles as a high-end to mid-range QB2 with weekly streaming appeal and some upside if the offense opens up. He is the perfect backup quarterback on a dynasty roster.
14.08 – Jake Ferguson (TE – DAL)
Jake Ferguson’s 2025 campaign was a disappointment as he failed to score a touchdown and posted just 57 receptions for 482 yards while missing time with a concussion. With Dak Prescott sidelined late in the year, Ferguson struggled to produce alongside backup quarterback Cooper Rush and Trey Lance.
However, Ferguson remains a starting-caliber tight end in an offense that has historically funneled targets to the position. As long as Prescott returns healthy in 2026, I still believe in Ferguson as a player. He holds a mid-to-low TE1 upside in the dynasty, though his floor is lower than previously expected.
15.05 – Marvin Mims Jr. (WR – DEN)
Marvin Mims Jr. closed the 2024 season on a high note, averaging 17.5 PPR points and 68.2 receiving yards over his final five games. As he enters his third NFL season, the former Oklahoma standout has flashed the kind of upside that makes him an intriguing dynasty stash.
Mims’ big-play ability is what I look for at this stage of startups, and with Bo Nix looking like a reasonably good NFL quarterback, Mims could settle into a fantasy WR3 at his ceiling.
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