3 Early-Round Fantasy Football Draft Targets (2025)

The NFL preseason is underway, meaning it’s redraft fantasy football season. Everyone knows practice makes perfect, and there is no better way to practice than with the FantasyPros Fantasy Football Mock Draft Simulator.

I am picking second in this 10-team, 1QB, and half-point 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. Here are some of my favorite early-round draft picks to target.

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My goal for this mock draft was to use a Robust-RB draft strategy while drafting a big-name tight end and opting to wait until the second-to-last round to select a quarterback. Let’s see how it turned out.

Pick 1.02 – Bijan Robinson (RB – ATL)

Robinson is a clear-cut top-two pick in all 1QB drafts this year, regardless of the scoring format. Last season, he was the RB4, averaging 18.3 half-point PPR fantasy points per game. However, the former Texas star was outstanding with Michael Penix Jr. under center, averaging 24.7 touches for 124.7 scrimmage yards, two touchdowns, and 25.6 fantasy points per game over the final three weeks, scoring two touchdowns and 23.3 or more fantasy points in every outing.

Pick 2.09 – Jonathan Taylor (RB – IND)

The Colts will have one of the worst passing attacks in the NFL this season, regardless of who is under center. However, that means Taylor should see over 300 rushing attempts for the second consecutive year. The former Wisconsin star averaged more half-point PPR fantasy points per game (17.0) than multiple running backs with a higher ADP, including De’Von Achane (15.3). Furthermore, Taylor ended last season on fire, averaging 173.3 rushing yards and 30.3 fantasy points per game over the final three weeks.

Pick 3.02 – Trey McBride (TE – ARI)

Unfortunately, McBride had as many fumble recoveries and rushing touchdowns as receiving scores last season (two). Hopefully, that won’t happen again in 2025. Yet, despite ranking 24th among tight ends with two receiving touchdowns, the superstar finished as the TE3 last year, averaging 12.1 half-point PPR fantasy points per outing. While many have high hopes for Marvin Harrison Jr. to bounce back after a disappointing rookie season, McBride should remain Arizona’s top weapon in the passing game.