Today is a day that ends in y, which means it’s a great day to fire up a fantasy football mock draft using FantasyPros’ Draft Wizard. I recently completed a a half-PPR mock draft (the superior format), picking as the final of 12 teams. Roster settings for this mock will be 1-QB, 2-RB, 3-WR, 1-TE, 1-Flex and six bench slots. I’m picking at the turn, so and I’ll share a few of my favorite picks from the draft to help you navigate your 2025 drafts.
Fantasy Football Draft Picks to Target
5.12/6.01: Tony Pollard (RB – TEN) & Xavier Worthy (WR – KC)
At the round five/round six turn, I decided to go with one running back and one wide receiver for my third straight pair of picks. The only time this was intentional was with my first two picks, but I’m not mad that it turned out this way. I often like to have a running back in my Flex in half-PPR, and this league had three starting receiver spots. With three backs and three receivers, I’ve filled out my core positions through six rounds.
As for the players in particular, Xavier Worthy is one of my favorite receivers this year. A 22-year-old former first-rounder heading into his second year with Patrick Mahomes would already be an exciting breakout bet. Add in that he exploded to finish his rookie year and should start the season as the Chiefs’ No. 1 WR with Rashee Rice suspended, and there’s very little not to like.
Unlike Worthy, Tony Pollard isn’t someone I’ve been targeting all offseason. But I moved him way up my fantasy football rankings after Tyjae Spears suffered a high-ankle sprain that will cause him to miss at least the rest of the preseason. Those injuries linger, and Pollard averaged 17.8 expected half-PPR points per game in five weeks without his backfield mate last year. Especially if the Titans’ offense levels up with Cam Ward under center, the veteran back could dominate as long as Spears is limited.
7.12/8.01: Jauan Jennings (WR – SF) & Mark Andrews (TE – BAL)
I’m straight back to playing the hits with this turn, as Jauan Jennings and Mark Andrews are two more players I love this season. Jennings is currently dealing with a calf issue, but that injury likely wouldn’t be an issue if not for his current contract dispute. I expect him to be ready in time for Week 1 to pick up where he left off as the No. 1 WR in Kyle Shanahan’s offense.
Andrews is another beneficiary of one of the many injuries cropping up around the league. Fellow tight end Isaiah Likely just had surgery on a fracture in his foot. In the one game Likely missed last season, Andrews posted an 86% route share, far above his 60% season average. In that role, Andrews could return to his days as a truly elite fantasy tight end. I liked his chances for a bounceback even before Likely went down.
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Ted Chmyz is a fantasy football contributor for FantasyPros.com. Find him on Twitter and Bluesky @Tchmyz for more fantasy content or to ask questions.
