With the NFL playoffs heading into the Divisional Round, before we know it, it’ll be NFL Draft season, and thus, the timefor dynasty rookie drafts. Below is a first-round dynasty rookie mock draft for a 12-team, Superflex league.
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Dynasty Rookie Mock Draft: 12-Team, Superflex
1.01 – Jeremiyah Love (RB – Notre Dame)
In what is considered a “down” quarterback class, Jeremiyah Love is the 1.01. He has pass-catching ability and can take any carry it to the house. I’ll be curious to see what he runs at the NFL Scouting Combine (if he even bothers attending) or at his Pro Day. I expect him to be a top-10 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, meaning he’ll get ample work quickly.
The dream landing spot would be the Kansas City Chiefs at No. 9 overall.
1.02 – Fernando Mendoza (QB – Indiana)
While I don’t think Francisco Mendoza has that “elite” trait, like a Josh Allen big arm or Lamar Jackson‘s scramble ability, he seems to have the character and makeup of a player who can step in Week 1 and be competent in the offense he’s running.
A Heisman Trophy winner, Mendoza gets the ball out quickly and has some rushing ability. Thanks to his time at Cal before transferring to Indiana, he also knows what it’s like to play behind a bad offensive line.
Mendoza is more than likely headed to the Las Vegas Raiders. We just have to wait to see who his head coach and offensive coordinator will be.
1.03 – Jordyn Tyson (WR – Arizona State)
While Jordyn Tyson has some durability concerns after suffering two season-ending injuries in 2022 and 2024, he’ll also be able to step in Week 1 and be an instant contributor to whatever offense he’s in. He gets off the line well, can run a bevy of routes and simply gets open.
I’d love to see Tyson end up with a team like the New York Giants as their No. 2 WR to Malik Nabers or the Cleveland Browns as a No. 1 option.
1.04 – Carnell Tate (WR – Ohio State)
I feel like the top three receivers in this class aren’t exactly interchangeable, but I won’t argue if you had one over the other.
As for Carnell Tate, he has great size at 6-foot-3, and I think he’s excellent at not only tracking deep passes, but also making contested catches. He’s another player I’m curious to see run. Even if he isn’t the fastest receiver in the class, he has a high floor.
Tate could work as a No. 1 WR, but I’d love to see him at a place where he could be a Robin to another receiver’s Batman. Similar to Tyson, the Giants would be an excellent landing spot.
1.05 – Makai Lemon (WR – USC)
Coming out of USC, Makai Lemon reminds me of another former USC wide receiver in Amon-Ra St. Brown. His speed won’t wow you, but Lemon runs excellent routes, plays tough and is great after the catch. He recorded 1,156 receiving yards this season, and 502 of them came after the catch, which ranked 13th in college football.
I wouldn’t be surprised if Lemon is the most productive wide receiver out of this top three.
1.06 – Jadarian Price (RB – Notre Dame)
When I think of Jadarin Price, I think of a running back that may have a role similar to New England Patriots’ TreVeyon Henderson in that he may not ever be a true featured back, but he’s explosive and has great vision. He only has 15 catches in college football, but I think he could be a competent receiver.
This running back class, after his teammate Love, is a bit of “pick your poison,” and for me, Price is the next best player.
1.07 – Denzel Boston (WR – Washington)
Denzel Boston is a big-body receiver who will win at the catch point more often than not. He’s sort of in the mold of a Drake London or Michael Pittman Jr., and there aren’t many receivers like him in this draft.
1.08 – KC Concepcion (WR – Texas A&M)
KC Concepcion has had some drop issues, but he gets open. If he ever finds himself in one-on-one man coverage, good luck to the opposing cornerback.
The biggest thing Concepcion needs to clean is those drops, though. He had seven this past year. If that continues, Concepcion simply won’t be on the field much.
1.09 – Kenyon Sadiq (TE – Oregon)
Kenyon Sadiq is an intriguing prospect from a measurables standpoint, given that he’s only 20 years old. That said, I do get a bit nervous with tight ends in offenses like Oregon, which tend to disappear in games. Sadiq caught 51 passes for 560 yards and eight touchdowns. The eight touchdowns were nice, but he also didn’t have a 100-yard game and finished with fewer than 50 yards in 10 games.
Still, the measureables and Sadiq’s age are tough to pass up on.
1.10 – Jonah Coleman (RB – Washington)
Jonah Coleman isn’t the fastest running back in the class, but he could be a three-down back. He only had 20 carries of 10+ yards, so he’s not exactly going to be running away for many 50-yard touchdowns. Coleman may go early on Day 3 or late on Day 2 and end up as a starting running back for a team at some point.
1.11 – Chris Bell (WR – Louisville)
If you like “height, weight, speed” receivers, Chris Bell fits the bill perfectly. In the game against Miami earlier this season, Bell caught a pass on a crossing route running toward the left sideline and was able to run away from multiple defenders.
In that game against Miami, he caught nine passes for 136 yards and two touchdowns.
All that said, we can’t talk about Bell without mentioning his torn ACL from November. He’s likely not going to test at the combine, which will hurt his draft stock, but I’d be willing to reach for a player of his skill set and hope he lands in a great offense.
1.12 – Ty Simpson (QB – Alabama)
In Dynasty Superflex, I could be talked into Ty Simpson at 1.12, but I also wouldn’t be shocked to see him go later than this. His declaration for the NFL Draft was somewhat of a surprise. Since he’s a quarterback in a shallower class, I wouldn’t be surprised whatsoever to see him go in the first round.
Simpson only has 15 career starts, but has been in college football and with Alabama since 2022. He dealt with numerous injuries, such as a fractured rib, low back problems, elbow bursitis and more. He’s also skipped the Senior Bowl.
Simpson must go to a team where he’s not asked to start right away, perhaps the Rams. If, by some chance, he were to go No. 2 overall to the New York Jets, that would be a gigantic mistake.
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