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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.
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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.
Pick 4.09 – Alvin Kamara (RB – NO)
New Orleans will likely have the worst passing offense in the NFL this season. However, that’s good news for Kamara’s fantasy value. The veteran was the RB10 last year, averaging 16.5 half-point PPR fantasy points per game. More importantly, he was a force in the passing attack, leading all running backs in receptions per game last season (4.9). Kamara could see even more work in the passing game with an inexperienced quarterback room relying on their star running back.
Pick 5.02 – Davante Adams (WR – LAR)
Last season, Adams split time between two lackluster offenses. Yet, the future Hall of Famer finished the year as the WR14, averaging 14.2 half-point PPR fantasy points per game. Furthermore, he was the WR10 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. The only thing that will keep Adams from being a top-15 wide receiver is if Stafford’s back injury becomes a problem.
Pick 6.09 – DK Metcalf (WR – PIT)
The former Ole Miss finished last year as the WR32, averaging 10.5 half-point PPR fantasy points per game, the lowest average of Metcalf’s career since his rookie season in 2019. Yet, he is primed for a bounce-back year after getting traded to the Steelers this offseason. Metcalf is the team’s only meaningful weapon in the passing game. More importantly, Aaron Rodgers loves targeting his No. 1 wide receiver. Last season, his top wide receiver averaged 10.7 targets per game.
Pick 7.02 – Kaleb Johnson (RB – PIT)
Despite Iowa having no consistent passing threat, Johnson led the Big 10 in rushing yards (1,537) and touchdowns (21) while averaging 6.4 yards per attempt last season. 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 year, Harris was the RB20, averaging 11 half-point PPR fantasy points per game despite averaging four yards per rushing attempt. Johnson is a more explosive runner than the veteran.
Pick 8.09 – Calvin Ridley (WR – TEN)
Some believe Ridley will be this year’s Terry McLaurin – a veteran having a career season thanks to a massive upgrade at quarterback. Last season, Ridley was significantly better with Mason Rudolph starting than with Will Levis. He averaged more half-point PPR fantasy points per game (12.0 vs. 8.9), a higher yards per route run (2.46 vs. 1.81), and nearly twice as many receiving yards per contest (84 vs. 49.8) with the veteran quarterback. Imagine how well Ridley will play with Cam Ward under center and no meaningful target competition.
Pick 9.02 – Jordan Addison (WR – MIN)
After a successful rookie year, Addison was outstanding last season with Sam Darnold under center. He was the WR20, averaging 12.1 half-point PPR fantasy points per game, positing a higher average than Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11.9). Furthermore, Addison is one of the NFL’s top touchdown scorers. He had 10 touchdowns on 108 targets in 17 games as a rookie. Last season, the star receiver had nine receiving touchdowns on 99 targets in 15 games. I’m all in on Addison in 2025 despite his three-game suspension.
Pick 10.09 – J.K. Dobbins (RB – DEN)
Dobbins mostly stayed healthy last season after missing 82.4% of the games over the previous three years with injuries. He finished as the RB23, averaging 13.5 half-point PPR fantasy points per game. Furthermore, his 5.1% explosive run rate ranked 12th out of 31 running backs with at least 150 rushing attempts last season (per Fantasy Points Data). More importantly, Alvin Kamara and Mark Ingram were both fantasy stars in 2017 and 2018 when Sean Payton was the New Orleans Saints’ head coach.
Pick 11.02 – Jerome Ford (RB – CLE)
Last year, Ford averaged 11.9 half-point PPR fantasy points per game in the six contests he played more than 20% of the snaps without Nick Chubb. Furthermore, Ford ranked fourth in yards per attempt (5.43), seventh in yards after contact per attempt (2.7), and eighth in explosive run rate (6.7%) among 46 running backs with at least 100 rushing attempts (per Fantasy Points Data). Ford should see a meaningful workload until Quinshon Judkins resolves his off-the-field issues.
Pick 12.09 – Jaydon Blue (RB – DAL)
I have pounded the table all offseason for Blue. He has been standing out at training camp, earning first-team reps. Meanwhile, Javonte Williams and Miles Sanders had an explosive run rate of 2.9% or lower last year, ranking in the bottom 20 of 68 running backs with at least 55 attempts (per Fantasy Points Data). By comparison, Blue is an explosive runner with massive upside in the passing game, totaling six receiving touchdowns last season. He could be this year’s Bucky Irving.
Pick 13.02 – Justin Fields (QB – NYJ)
Fantasy players likely won’t land Fields in the 13th round of their home league drafts. However, there are several excellent late-round quarterback options. Last season, Fields averaged 18.9 fantasy points per game during his six starts for the Pittsburgh Steelers. That average would have made him the QB8 on a points-per-game basis in 2024. More importantly, Fields was productive in his last year as the unquestioned starter, ranking as the QB9 on a points-per-game basis in 2023 among quarterbacks with at least nine games played.
Pick 14.09 – Keon Coleman (WR – BUF)
Coleman had four receiving touchdowns as a rookie, the second-most on the team despite ranking seventh with 29 receptions. The former Florida State star has had an impressive training camp. Furthermore, he could turn into Josh Allen’s top wide receiver in 2025, especially with Khalil Shakir dealing with a high-ankle sprain. Last year, Coleman’s first-read target share in the red zone (28.1%) led the team, 10.5% higher than any other Bill (per Fantasy Points Data). He is one of my favorite late-round draft targets.
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