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I am picking first in this 12-team, 1QB, and PPR-scoring redraft fantasy football mock draft. The lineup for this mock draft is one quarterback, two running backs, two wide receivers, one tight end, two flex, and six bench spots.
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My goal for this fantasy football mock draft was to use a Zero-RB draft strategy, waiting until the seventh round to select my first running back. Let’s see how it turned out.
Pick 1.01 – Ja’Marr Chase (WR – CIN)
Last year, Chase was the far-and-away the WR1, averaging 23.7 PPR fantasy points per game. He scored 40.1 more fantasy points than any other flex player, averaging four fantasy points per game more than the next closest wide receiver – Chris Godwin (19.7). Furthermore, the superstar won the triple crown, leading the NFL in receptions (127), receiving yards (1,708), and touchdowns (17). More importantly, Chase was the first player in league history to have over 1,700 receiving yards and 17 touchdowns in the same season.
Pick 2.12 – Garrett Wilson (WR – NYJ)
Unfortunately, Wilson has played with several below-average quarterbacks in his career. However, he was outstanding last season with Aaron Rodgers. The former Ohio State was the WR10, averaging a career-high 14.8 PPR fantasy points per game, finishing fourth in the NFL with 154 targets. While Justin Fields is far from an elite passer, Wilson had success with him at Ohio State. More importantly, the Jets lack other reliable options in the passing game. Therefore, Wilson could lead the league in targets in 2025.
Pick 3.01 – Trey McBride (TE – ARI)
Many will harp on McBride’s lack of receiving touchdowns from last season. He had two receiving touchdowns. However, McBride also had a rushing score and a fumble recovery for a touchdown in 2024. Yet, the superstar had 111 receptions, ranking fourth in the NFL, totaling only four fewer than Amon-Ra St. Brown despite playing in one fewer game. McBride should have a better year finding the end zone, making him one of my favorite picks in the early third round.
Pick 4.12 – Xavier Worthy (WR – KC)
Worthy ended his rookie season as the WR33, averaging 11 PPR fantasy points per game. However, the former Texas star finished the year on fire, ranking as the WR10 during the fantasy playoffs, averaging 10.3 targets and 21 fantasy points per game, totaling 19.6 or more in every contest. Furthermore, Worthy was outstanding in the Super Bowl against a talented Philadelphia Eagles defense, totaling eight receptions for 157 receiving yards, two touchdowns, and 35.7 fantasy points.
Pick 5.01 – Joe Burrow (QB – CIN)
While Burrow has more fantasy value in a six-point per passing touchdown league, the superstar is still a top-five quarterback in four-point per passing touchdown leagues. Last year, he was the QB3, averaging 21.9 fantasy points per game. Furthermore, Burrow led the NFL with 43 passing touchdowns, a career-high. He has had at least 34 passing touchdowns in his past three healthy seasons. Pairing Burrow with Ja’Marr Chase gives my team significant upside every week.
Pick 6.12 – Calvin Ridley (WR – TEN)
Some believe Ridley will be this year’s Terry McLaurin – a veteran having a career season thanks to a massive upgrade at quarterback. Last season, Ridley was significantly better with Mason Rudolph starting than with Will Levis. He averaged more PPR fantasy points per game (14.8 vs. 10.5) and had a higher yards per route run (2.46 vs. 1.81) with the veteran quarterback. Imagine how well Ridley could be with Cam Ward under center and limited target competition.
Pick 7.01 – Quinshon Judkins (RB – CLE)
Ashton Jeanty is the clear-cut top fantasy running back from the 2025 draft class. However, Judkins is my second-highest-ranked rookie runner. The Browns’ passing attack could be a nightmare this season because of their quarterback situation. Head coach Kevin Stefanski wants a run-heavy offense, especially with limited options at quarterback. Therefore, expect Judkins to be the team’s new Nick Chubb. Don’t be surprised if he is the second-highest-scoring rookie running back and finishes the season as a high-end RB2.
Pick 8.12 – Brian Robinson Jr. (RB – WSH)
Last year, Robinson finished as the RB29, averaging 11.4 PPR fantasy points per game. He scored a career-high eight rushing touchdowns after totaling seven over his first two years in the league. Furthermore, Robinson averaged a career-high 4.3 yards per rushing attempt and a 5.3% explosive run rate (per Fantasy Points Data). The Commanders only added seventh-round rookie Jacory Croskey-Merritt to their backfield this offseason. Therefore, Robinson should have another year as the team’s lead running back.
Pick 9.01 – Stefon Diggs (WR – NE)
Unfortunately, Diggs suffered a torn ACL last season. However, he was the WR6 before getting hurt, averaging 7.9 targets and 15.6 PPR fantasy points per game despite splitting targets with Nico Collins and Tank Dell.. More importantly, Diggs is the unquestioned No. 1 wide receiver in what should be a significantly improved Patriots’ passing attack. If the veteran wide receiver is ready for Week 1, Diggs should end the year no lower than a high-end WR3.
Pick 10.12 – Jordan Mason (RB – MIN)
Last year, Mason was outstanding filling in for Christian McCaffrey, ranking as the RB5 over the first month, averaging 18.6 PPR fantasy points per game, totaling 17.4 or more in all but one contest. More importantly, he could steal Aaron Jones’ starting role and become a league winner. According to Fantasy Points Data, Mason had a better explosive run rate (7.8% vs. 3.5%) and missed forced tackle per attempt rate (22% vs. 11%) than Jones last season.
Pick 11.01 – Jaydon Blue (RB – DAL)
I have been pounding the table all offseason for Blue. The Cowboys lack a clear-cut starter on the roster. According to Fantasy Points Data, Javonte Williams and Miles Sanders had an explosive run rate of 2.9% or lower last year, ranking in the bottom 20 of 68 running backs with at least 55 rushing attempts. Meanwhile, Blue’s six receiving touchdowns last season were the most among running backs in college football despite ranking 27th in routes run (229).
Pick 12.12 – DJ Giddens (RB – IND)
Jonathan Taylor is one of the top running backs in the NFL. Unfortunately, the superstar has struggled to stay healthy, missing 31.4% of the games over the past three years. Yet, the Colts didn’t make a significant addition to their backfield, signing Khalil Herbert in free agency and drafting Giddens. The rookie had over 1,200 rushing yards in back-to-back seasons to end his college career at Kansas State. Giddens could have league-winning upside if Taylor suffers a massive injury.
Pick 13.01 – Cedric Tillman (WR – CLE)
Last year, Tillman was the Browns’ top wide receiver following the Amari Cooper trade before suffering a season-ending concussion. According to Fantasy Points Data, he had a better target per route run rate (22% vs. 18%), yards per route run average (1.69 vs. 1.67), first-round target share (25.7% vs. 23.5%), and PPR fantasy points per route run (0.41 vs. 0.30) than Jerry Jeudy during the five weeks where both were healthy following the Cooper trade.
Pick 14.12 – Kyle Monangai (RB – CHI)
While D’Andre Swift should be the Bears’ lead running back this season, Monangai could push Roschon Johnson out of the No. 2 role in the backfield. The rookie had over 1,200 rushing yards and at least eight touchdowns in back-to-back years to end his college career, averaging 5.1 yards per attempt. Monangai is a physical runner who could steal the David Montgomery role from Johnson, potentially scoring double-digit touchdowns as a rookie.
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