We’re getting close to training camp, so it is time to focus on fantasy football. Let’s do that by participating in a fantasy football mock draft. Here are a few of my favorite late-round fantasy football draft picks from that recent mock draft.
- Fantasy Football Draft Kit
- 2025 Fantasy Football Expert Rankings
- Fantasy Football ADP
- Fantasy Football Trade Tools
Fantasy Football Late-Round Draft Picks to Target
Bryce Young (QB – CAR)
If Bryce Young can continue the momentum from the end of the last season, we could finally see him live up to the hype. After a tough start to the season, where he was benched and almost traded, he vastly improved.
In his final eight games, Young was the fantasy QB10 thanks to a 61.3% completion rate and a 12:3 touchdown-to-interception ratio.
The Panthers added a field-stretching wide receiver in first-round pick Tetairoa McMillan, which could open up this passing game for Young.
Josh Downs (WR – IND)
If we can get some solid quarterback play from either Anthony Richardson or Daniel Jones, then Josh Downs could be a steal. The most important thing you want from a receiver is to get open, and that’s what Downs does.
In 2024, according to PlayerProfiler, Downs finished fifth amongst wide receivers in route win rate (55%), 15th in win rate versus man (38.7%) and fifth in expected fantasy points per game (19.5). The potential is there and worth the risk.
Darnell Mooney (WR – ATL)
If you drafted Darnell Mooney in the late rounds or picked him up off the waiver wire, he provided tremendous value, finishing as the WR28.
The concern is that his production dropped when Michael Penix Jr. took over. Mooney will be the second option behind Drake London, so he’ll be an important part of this offense. Hopefully, with full training camp and reps, they can find a connection.
Ray Davis (RB – BUF)
James Cook‘s status with the Bills is up in the air as he is in a contract dispute with the team and missed mandatory mini-camp. This doesn’t automatically mean Ray Davis will move into the feature role, but the team could give him more chances.
There were only two instances in which Davis saw more than 50% of snaps, but he did average 108.5 yards per game. He’s a handcuff for now, but someone to monitor.
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