The Scott Fish Bowl is underway, meaning it’s the unofficial start of redraft fantasy football season. Everyone knows practice makes perfect, and there is no better way to practice than with a fantasy football mock draft via the FantasyPros Mock Draft Simulator.
I am picking third in this 10-team, superflex, and PPR-scoring redraft mock draft. The lineup for this mock draft is one quarterback, two running backs, two wide receivers, one tight end, two flex, one superflex, and seven bench spots.
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Fantasy Football Mock Draft
My goal for this mock draft was to use a Hero-QB draft strategy while punting on the tight end position until the double-digit rounds. Let’s see how it turned out.
Pick 1.03 – Jayden Daniels (QB – WAS)
I have Daniels as the QB3 in my rankings. Yet, fantasy players can make the case for him to be the top-ranked quarterback. Last year, he was the QB5, averaging 20.9 fantasy points per game. Furthermore, Daniels would have been the QB2 on a points-per-game basis, averaging 23.1 fantasy points per outing, removing the two contests in which he played less than half the snaps. More importantly, the Commanders improved their offensive line and receiving corps this offseason.
Pick 2.08 – Puka Nacua (WR – LAR)
Nacua has been a fantasy superstar since entering the NFL. The former BYU star improved last season after breaking several records as a rookie. Unfortunately, he missed five games with a knee injury. Yet, Nacua was on a 17-game pace for 122 receptions on 164 targets for 1,530 receiving yards and five touchdowns, totaling 319.6 PPR fantasy points. He would have finished top-three among wide receivers in every category except touchdowns with that pace.
Pick 3.03 – Ashton Jeanty (RB – LV)
The former Boise State star is coming off one of the best seasons in college football history, totaling 2,601 rushing yards. Furthermore, Jeanty’s 1,970 yards after contact would have ranked as the second-most total rushing yards in college last year. More importantly, he should be the focal point of the offense, with Pete Carroll and Chip Kelley running the show. Don’t be surprised if Jeanty finishes as a top-three running back as a rookie.
Pick 4.08 – Ladd McConkey (WR – LAC)
Despite a slow start to his rookie season, McConkey was the WR12, averaging 15.1 PPR fantasy points per game, a higher average than Garrett Wilson (14.8). More importantly, the Chargers didn’t add a big-name wide receiver this offseason, opting to use their second-round pick in the NFL Draft on Tre Harris. Yet, the rookie isn’t a threat to McConkey’s role as Justin Herbert’s go-to wide receiver. He should have another top-12 finish in 2025.
Pick 5.03 – Chase Brown (RB – CIN)
Cincinnati waited until the sixth round of the NFL Draft to select Tahj Brooks. Therefore, Brown will have a featured role again in 2025. Last year, he was the RB6 from Week 4 through Week 17, averaging 20.3 touches and 18.3 PPR fantasy points per game. Furthermore, Brown is a factor in the passing game, posting the same route participation rate (46.6%) as Jahmyr Gibbs and a higher target per route run rate (20% vs. 15%) than Saquon Barkley (per Fantasy Points Data).
Pick 6.08 – Kenneth Walker III (RB – SEA)
Unfortunately, Walker missed a career-high six games last season because of injury. Yet, he was the RB12 on a points-per-game basis, averaging 16.5 PPR fantasy points per outing. Furthermore, Walker posted a career-high 4.6% rushing touchdown rate, totaling seven scores in 11 games. More importantly, he set career highs in receptions (46) and targets (54) despite missing significant time with injuries. Don’t be surprised if Walker is even more involved in the passing game under new offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak.
Pick 7.03 – J.J. McCarthy (QB – MIN)
McCarthy’s rookie year was over before it started because of a preseason injury. Yet, he is one of my favorite sleeper candidates for this year. The Vikings have an excellent set of weapons, as Justin Jefferson, Jordan Addison, and T.J. Hockenson form one of the top trios in the NFL. Furthermore, Minnesota improved the offensive line by adding Donovan Jackson, Will Fries, and Ryan Kelly this offseason. Don’t be surprised if McCarthy has a Patrick Mahomes-lite sophomore-year breakout.
Pick 8.08 – Tetairoa McMillan (WR – CAR)
Fantasy players should expect the Panthers’ passing attack to improve this season with Bryce Young heading into his third year in the league. Furthermore, Carolina finally has a No. 1-caliber wide receiver. McMillan had back-to-back seasons with at least 84 receptions for 1,300 receiving yards and eight touchdowns to end his college career. More importantly, no one on the team will keep the former Arizona star from seeing at least 125 targets as a rookie.
Pick 9.03 – Matthew Stafford (QB – LAR)
Last year, Stafford finished as the QB19, averaging 13.4 fantasy points per game. However, he was outstanding with Cooper Kupp and Puka Nacua healthy. The future Hall of Famer was the QB7 in the first six games following the two star wide receivers’ turn to the lineup, averaging 19.8 fantasy points per game. While the veteran won’t be a top-12 quarterback in 2025, Stafford has an excellent wide receiver duo and should be a reliable QB2 option for fantasy players.
Pick 10.08 – 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 11.03 – Zach Charbonnet (RB – SEA)
Fantasy players have debated for years whether you should handcuff your running backs or other teams’ superstars. I believe in handcuffing my running backs, which is why I picked Charbonnet after drafting Kenneth Walker III in the sixth round. Last year, Charbonnet was one of the top handcuffs in fantasy football. He averaged a rushing touchdown and 19.2 PPR fantasy points per game in the six contests Walker missed with an injury.
Pick 12.08 – 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 13.03 – 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 14.08 – Darnell Mooney (WR – ATL)
While fantasy players should have high hopes for Drake London in 2025, don’t forget about Mooney. He won’t be a league winner. Yet the veteran was the WR31 last year, averaging 12.1 PPR fantasy points per game, totaling a career-high five receiving touchdowns. According to Fantasy Points Data, Mooney ranked inside the top 36 wide receivers in air-yard share (33%), first-read target share (26.2%), and deep targets (17). He is a bargain as a 14th-round pick.
Pick 15.03 – Tucker Kraft (TE – GB)
Kraft was the TE10 last year, averaging 9.6 PPR fantasy points per game. Yet, he could be even better this season. According to Fantasy Points Data, Kraft ranked 26th in target per route run rate (17%) among 36 tight ends with at least 40 targets last year. However, he finished seventh in yards per route run (1.9) and first in yards after the catch per reception (9.38). Don’t be surprised if Kraft leads all tight ends in receiving touchdowns this season.
Pick 16.08 – 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.
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