The Scott Fish Bowl is wrapping up, meaning the start of redraft fantasy football season is finally here. Everyone knows practice makes perfect, and there is no better way to practice than with the FantasyPros Mock Draft Simulator. I am picking seventh in this 12-team, superflex, 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, one superflex, and seven bench spots.
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My goal for this mock draft was to use a Zero-QB draft strategy while spending my third-round pick on an elite tight end. Let’s see how it turned out.
Pick 1.07 – Justin Jefferson (WR – MIN)
Some might be nervous drafting Jefferson because of J.J. McCarthy. However, the superstar is quarterback-proof. He was the WR2 last season, averaging 18.7 PPR fantasy points per game with Sam Darnold under center. Furthermore, Jefferson was the WR3 from Week 15 through Week 18 during the 2023 season, averaging 11 targets and 22.1 fantasy points per game with Nick Mullens and Jaren Hall under center, totaling 15.4 or more in all but one contest.
Pick 2.06 – 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 3.07 – Brock Bowers (TE – LV)
Bowers was outstanding as a rookie, finishing the year as the TE1, averaging 15.5 PPR fantasy points per game. Yet, the former Georgia star finished 50th in the NFL and ninth among tight ends with five receiving touchdowns. He should have better luck finding the end zone with Geno Smith under center. While the Raiders drafted Ashton Jeanty, they didn’t add any significant target competition this offseason. Therefore, Bowers should rank among the league leaders again in 2025.
Pick 4.06 – Chase Brown (RB – CIN)
Despite doing their homework on the rookie class, Cincinnati waited until the sixth round to draft 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 had 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 5.07 – Davante Adams (WR – LAR)
Adams split time between two lackluster offenses last season. Yet, the future Hall of Famer finished the year as the WR11, averaging 17.2 PPR fantasy points per game, a higher average than Brian Thomas Jr. (16.7) and Drake London (16.5). Furthermore, he was the WR9 on a points-per-game basis despite Garrett Wilson ranking fourth in the NFL with 154 targets. More importantly, Matthew Stafford has produced multiple WR1s in Sean McVay’s offense in the past.
Pick 6.06 – 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 7.07 – Bryce Young (QB – CAR)
Speaking of Young, he was quietly one of the better fantasy quarterbacks to end last season. Young was the QB6 from Week 13 through Week 18, averaging 21.9 fantasy points per game, a higher average than Bo Nix (21.6). Furthermore, he was the QB1 from Week 16 through Week 18, averaging 2.3 passing touchdowns, one rushing score, and 26.8 fantasy points per game, totaling 27.1 or more twice. Now, Young gets a legitimate No. 1 wide receiver in Tetairoa McMillan.
Pick 8.06 – Kaleb Johnson (RB – PIT)
Last year, Iowa had no meaningful passing offense. Yet, Johnson led the Big 10 in rushing yards (1,537) and touchdowns (21) while averaging 6.4 yards per attempt. While he will lose passing game work to Jaylen Warren, expect the rookie to take on the Najee Harris role in Arthur Smith’s offense. Last season, Harris was the RB20, averaging 12 PPR fantasy points per game despite averaging four yards per rushing attempt. Johnson is a more explosive runner than the veteran. Don’t bet against big running backs in Smith’s offense.
Pick 9.07 – Geno Smith (QB – LV)
Smith was the QB14 last season, averaging 15.6 fantasy points per game despite totaling only 21 passing touchdowns in 17 contests. However, the veteran was a solid starting quarterback for fantasy players with Pete Carroll on the sidelines, averaging 1.5 passing touchdowns and 16.5 fantasy points per game in 35 starts together. Furthermore, Smith was the QB5 in his first year as the Seattle Seahawks starter, averaging 1.8 passing touchdowns and 17.9 fantasy points per game.
Pick 10.06 – 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 and turn into a must-start receiver. Yet, the veteran is vastly underrated after finishing last year as the WR31, 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).
Pick 11.07 – 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 12.06 – Michael Penix Jr. (QB – ATL)
Fantasy players only saw Penix start three games as a rookie. However, the former Washington star flashed upside during his limited starts. He was the QB17 over those three weeks, averaging one passing touchdown and 15.2 fantasy points per game. Furthermore, Penix scored more fantasy points than the week before, ending the season with a 26-point performance in Week 18 despite missing Darnell Mooney. While he offers little rushing upside, Penix is still an appealing QB2 option.
Pick 13.07 – Keon Coleman (WR – BUF)
Unfortunately, Coleman had a disappointing rookie season. However, he had four receiving touchdowns, the second-most on the team despite ranking seventh with 29 receptions. Furthermore, Coleman should be even better in 2025. Last year, his first-read target share in the red zone (28.1%) led the team, 10.5% higher than any other Bill (per Fantasy Points Data). Coleman could turn into Josh Allen’s top wide receiver with Amari Cooper and Mack Hollins no longer on the roster.
Pick 14.06 – 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 15.07 – 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.
Pick 16.06 – Brashard Smith (RB – KC)
Isiah Pacheco missed 10 games last year with a significant injury, leading to the Chiefs bringing back Kareem Hunt. Kansas City re-signed the veteran this offseason, adding Elijah Mitchell in free agency. However, Smith is my favorite Chiefs running back in best ball drafts despite being a seventh-round pick. Last year, he had 1,332 rushing yards and 14 touchdowns. Don’t be surprised if Smith ends this season as the team’s top-scoring fantasy running back.
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