With the season rapidly approaching, it is time to focus on fantasy football. Let’s do that by participating in a fantasy football mock draft.
For this mock draft, we are using standard scoring settings, meaning you need players who rack up yards and score touchdowns because catches mean nothing. Let’s look at how this draft went down from the fourth overall pick.
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Fantasy Football Mock Draft
1.04 – Justin Jefferson (WR – MIN)
Justin Jefferson will be on his third quarterback in three years, but it does not matter who it is. You can always trust Jefferson as your top wide receiver. He finished last season as the fantasy WR2 and scored double-digit points in eight games.
We’ve already heard that Jefferson and quarterback J.J. McCarthy have been building chemistry in the offseason. Even with a first-year quarterback, do not expect a falloff for Jefferson.
2.07 – George Kittle (TE – SF)
There are a lot of uncertainties in San Francisco. Deebo Samuel is gone, and Brandon Aiyuk and Christian McCaffrey are coming back from injuries. George Kittle was Brock Purdy‘s favorite target in the red zone as he led the team with an outstanding 32.3% target share.
Kittle knows how to extend plays thanks to having the second-most yards after the catch amongst tight ends (522) and yards after contact (187). Do not be surprised if he leads the team in almost every receiving category.
3.04 – Bucky Irving (RB – TB)
The Bucaneers’ running back room looked confusing a year ago, but by the time the season started, we got a clear picture. This is Bucky Irving’s backfield as he took over 50% of the snaps in six of the final eight games.
Irving was highly productive, averaging 5.4 yards per game and 3.93 yards after contact, so when he gets the ball, he will get you points.
4.07 – Jalen Hurts (QB – PHI)
Taking a quarterback early in the draft is a debatable topic, but in this instance, we locked in our top wide receiver, running back and tight end, so let’s get our quarterback.
Fantasy players were nervous that the addition of Saquon Barkley would take away from Jalen Hurts’ rushing production, but we could argue it helped. He had 25 more rushing yards than in 2023 (630) and the most rushing touchdowns by a quarterback (14) despite only playing 15 games.
This is still one of the most loaded offenses in the league, and it’s led by Hurts.
5.04 – Jameson Williams (WR – DET)
We finally got the full potential of Jameson Williams last season with 1,001 receiving yards and eight total touchdowns. There are a lot of hands in the Lions’ cookie jar on offense, but while he only had a 17.6% target share, Williams’ ability to get open helped him.
Last season, Williams was 11th amongst receivers in target separation (2.04), which helped him total the seventh-most yards after the catch (497). He’s a playmaker who could continue his trajectory in 2025.
6.07 – David Montgomery (RB – DET)
We stick with the best offense in the league and go with their workhorse. With how many offensive snaps the team takes every game, there are plenty of fantasy points to go around in Detroit.
David Montgomery was their early-down and goal-line back, so the potential for points is there. The carries and touchdown potential are important in this format, especially when you can’t depend on the points for a catch, which is Jahmyr Gibbs‘ situation.
7.04 – George Pickens (WR – DAL)
We could finally see George Pickens’ full potential as he goes to Dallas, where he finally gets a good quarterback in Dak Prescott. He was the top option for Pittsburgh last year, and the connection got even better when Russell Wilson became the quarterback.
CeeDee Lamb should garner most of the targets, but he primarily lines up as a slot receiver while Pickens will be on the outside. He has big-play ability and can stretch the field, thanks to finishing last year 13th in air yards (1,401) and fourth in deep targets (29). That definitive role will get him plenty of opportunities, especially in a pass-heavy offense.
8.07 – Calvin Ridley (WR – TEN)
Calvin Ridley felt the impact of having a below-average quarterback as he finished as the WR25. Even with that, he still finished with over 1,000 receiving yards. The expectation is another underwhelming season for the team, which means the Titans could be trailing in most games and have to pass.
Tennessee rookie quarterback Cam Ward has an explosive arm and turned Miami into one of the best scoring offenses in the nation last year.
9.04 – Rome Odunze (WR – CHI)
It was a disappointing rookie season for the top-10 pick, but with this being an offense led by bad coaching and a rookie quarterback, it was not surprising. This offense should look better with former Broncos tight end coach Declan Doyle as the new offensive coordinator and former Lions play-caller Ben Johnson in charge.
More importantly, Caleb Williams doesn’t have his crutch Keenan Allen anymore, so this will force him to look to push the ball and look for the sophomore wideout.
10.07 – Rachaad White (RB – TB)
There is debate on whether you should draft your running back’s handcuff. In Rachaad White’s case, you can make an argument for him because he is only a year removed from 1,500+ scrimmage yards and nine touchdowns. If Bucky Irving goes down or has a sophomore slump, White could see increased snaps.
It’s also worth noting that White announced it will likely be his last season in Tampa Bay. Do not be surprised if the Bucs get as much usage out of him as possible before they send him off.
11.04 – Jakobi Meyers (WR – LV)
It was a career year for Jakobi Meyers, whose 87 catches for 1,024 yards were personal bests. Trading away Davante Adams made him the Raiders’ primary wide receiver, and he was able to produce without consistency at quarterback.
Las Vegas made a huge upgrade behind center with the addition of Geno Smith, reuniting him with Pete Carroll, who rejuvenated his career in Seattle. Brock Bowers and Ashton Jeanty will eat into Meyers’ targets, but he will still be the top wide receiver in this group.
12.07 – Minnesota Vikings D/ST
The Minnesota defense regressed at the end of the season, but they had eight top-10 finishes in their first 10 games. The blitz-heavy defense will help put pressure on the quarterback. That resulted in the fourth-most sacks (49) last season. They still have Andrew Van Ginkel and Jonathan Greenard, who combined for 23.5 sacks.
The secondary was even better with an NFL-leading 24 interceptions. Even though Camryn Bynum (three interceptions) is gone, they still have Harrison Smith (three interceptions) and Byron Murphy Jr. (six interceptions).
13.04 – Evan McPherson (K – CIN)
The Bengals are one of the better offenses in the league and have the ability to get on their side of the field a ton, giving Evan McPherson a chance to kick many field goals or extra points.
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