Using FantasyPros’ Draft Wizard, I ran a Superflex PPR mock draft with a late pick. Picking late in the first round in Superflex means you are forced into a decision to make with your first pick: Select the best of what’s left at quarterback or start stacking studs at other positions. For this fantasy football mock draft, I was randomly assigned the 10th overall pick, a spot where that exact scenario played out.
I approached this draft with a focus on taking the best player available with my first two picks and then addressing needs along the way. I made adjustments based on how the board fell, but you will see that my first two picks set this roster up well to be competitive even without a true anchor at quarterback. Below, you’ll get my full breakdown of each pick, my thought process in key rounds and what I learned that can apply to your drafts.
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Let’s break down my picks and the thought process behind each one.
1.10 – Justin Jefferson (WR – MIN)
Being that this is a Superflex draft, seven quarterbacks were off the board. The best of what was left didn’t feel like a comfortable click, but Justin Jefferson certainly was. He’s coming off a 1,500-yard season where he also caught 100 passes. Even with a first-year starting quarterback, Jefferson is one of the safest bets in fantasy. I did toy with the idea of taking CeeDee Lamb, but figured I could get pieces of the Dallas passing offense later.
2.03 – Ashton Jeanty (RB – LV)
Like the Justin Jefferson pick, I preferred Ashton Jeanty over what was available at quarterback. Getting an anchor running back to pair with Jefferson opens up opportunities for roster construction, though it puts me in a position where quarterback becomes a priority. As far as Jeanty goes, he is one of the most hyped rookie running backs of the last decade. He should be locked into a heavy workload beginning in Week 1, especially with Pete Carroll running the show in Las Vegas.
3.10 – Dak Prescott (QB – DAL)
I didn’t think Dak Prescott would be the piece of the Dallas passing game I’d get, but I like how this sets up. Prescott led the NFL in attempts two seasons ago, and I believe there is reason for cautious optimism in 2025. The Cowboys added George Pickens to line up opposite CeeDee Lamb, giving Prescott a legitimate No. 2 WR for the first time since 2020.
Under new head coach Brian Schottenheimer, Dallas is expected to scale back overall passing volume, but that comes with a caveat: Without a true No. 1 RB on the roster, I think the Cowboys could be more pass-heavy than projections give them credit for. Prescott could be a huge value this year.
4.03 – C.J. Stroud (QB – HOU)
Despite C.J. Stroud being a disappointment in 2024, in a Superflex format, the upside is too good to pass up. Stroud was good early in the season, topping 22 fantasy points in three of his first six games before completely falling apart to end the season.
The Texans had their share of receiver injuries, giving Stroud a revolving door of bodies to throw to each week. This year, he will be without Tank Dell, but Nico Collins being 100% will cure a lot of ills. Stroud will need to break in a couple of rookies and hope Christian Kirk can have a bounce-back season of his own. Still, there is plenty of meat on the bone for Stroud to be an upside QB2.
5.10 – Mike Evans (WR – TB)
While age and target competition are worth monitoring, Mike Evans’ track record speaks for itself. Evans heads into this season once again positioned as the top option for Tampa Bay’s passing game. In 2024, he delivered yet another strong campaign with 1,004 receiving yards and 11 touchdowns, marking his 11th consecutive season topping the 1,000-yard mark and the sixth time in his career finishing with double-digit scores. With Chris Godwin hobbled to start camp and the Bucs having a lot of youth at the position, Evans should be a fantasy WR2 in 2025.
6.03 – James Conner (RB – ARI)
Drafting James Conner feels a little like playing with fire, but he’s been one of the most reliable running backs in the league over the past four years. He has averaged over 15 touches per game since coming to Arizona, and he’s turned in consecutive 1,000-yard seasons.
Conner turned 30 in the offseason; however, the cliff could come at any point, but his role inside the 10-yard line still makes him a valuable commodity. It probably makes sense to target Trey Benson as insurance in the later rounds if you draft Conner.
7.10 – George Pickens (WR – DAL)
Remember the part about getting a piece of the Dallas passing game? Getting Dak Prescott was a nice surprise, but George Pickens is a player I am targeting in these middle rounds with regularity. Pickens can be volatile (it is hard to say how he will perform playing second fiddle to CeeDee Lamb), but his talent is undeniable. A change of scenery should help, and Pickens is more than capable of turning in a 1,000-yard season, even as the second option. I like the idea of stacking him and Prescott here, risk and volatility aside.
8.03 – RJ Harvey (RB – DEN)
Just two weeks ago, RJ Harvey’s average draft position (ADP) was roughly two rounds higher than where I got him on this mock draft. The Broncos signed J.K. Dobbins, and all of a sudden, Harvey is getting pushed down draft boards. That is an interesting (and overly reactionary) development considering Sean Payton’s track record with running backs. Even without Dobbins, Harvey was never destined for 20 touches a game. That just isn’t how Payton has ever structured his offense. I think buying the dip on Harvey makes a lot of sense, especially as an RB3/RB4.
9.10 – Stefon Diggs (WR – NE)
Keeping with the theme of veteran wide receivers, Stefon Diggs is a low-risk pick at this stage in the draft. He was cleared to start training camp after his torn ACL last season, and he should quickly become Drake Maye‘s top target.
Before his injury, Diggs showed he could still produce at a high level, averaging 15.2 PPR points per game over eight contests with the Texans. His presence should help Maye’s development and give New England a legitimate No. 1 target they’ve lacked in recent years.
10.03 – Darnell Mooney (WR – ATL)
Darnell Mooney suffered a shoulder injury that will keep him out of training camp for a few weeks, but he should be good to go for Week 1. In his first year with the Falcons, Mooney posted 64 receptions for 992 yards and five touchdowns on 106 targets.
Mooney’s only full game with rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr. came in Week 16 against the Giants, when he caught five passes for 82 yards on six targets. Serving as Atlanta’s No. 2 receiver, Mooney provided the offense with a consistent vertical threat and helped stretch defenses, something that meshes well with Penix’s ability to push the ball downfield.
11.10 – Trey Benson (RB – ARI)
Trey Benson is good insurance for James Conner, but I don’t view him as much more than that. That said, as mentioned earlier, Conner is entering his age-30 season. He could very well see his production decline or simply not be able to handle the same workload as he has in previous seasons.
Benson isn’t someone I would actively target without Conner already rostered, but he should be one of the better handcuffs entering the season. Admittedly, this pick leaves me a little light at running back, but this is one of the easiest positions to find value later in the season.
12.03 – Tyler Warren (TE – IND)
I don’t mind waiting on tight end, especially when Tyler Warren has an ADP that is roughly 50 picks behind Travis Kelce. The range of outcomes between the two is probably more similar than that. The Colts don’t have a great situation at quarterback, but unlike most other tight ends in this range, Warren could be a top-five player at the position. Early reports out of camp are glowing, and hopefully, Indianapolis can figure out a way to get the ball in his hands in high-leverage spots.
13.10 – Cam Ward (QB – TEN)
As the QB3 on this roster, Cam Ward isn’t expected to open the season as the starter, but that doesn’t mean he lacks relevance. Among late-round QB3 options, Ward offers one of the highest ceilings at this stage of the draft.
In addition to his arm talent, Ward brings rushing upside that could make him especially intriguing. While Ward won’t be drafted to start in most formats, he’s an ideal late-round stash in Superflex or deeper leagues.
14.03 – Rashod Bateman (WR – BAL)
Rashod Bateman was maddeningly inconsistent last year, finishing with nine touchdown receptions that included four scores across games and two more in the playoffs. However, Bateman’s production was inconsistent overall as he was held under 50 receiving yards in nine of his 17 regular-season appearances.
As the likely third option behind Mark Andrews and Zay Flowers in a run-heavy Baltimore offense, Bateman’s weekly volume remains limited. The big play ability is enough to take a flier on late in drafts, however.
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