Today, we are mocking the first two rounds of a Superflex rookie draft. You can see where quarterbacks are getting pushed up the board due to the format, as two quarterbacks find their way into the first round and a whopping five go in the first 24 picks. As deep as the receiver class is this year, the quarterback class is equally shallow, so you will need to hope to hit on one if you don’t get Fernando Mendoza. Let’s dive into this Superflex dynasty rookie mock draft.
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Dynasty Rookie Mock Draft
Round 1
1.01: Jeremiyah Love (RB – Notre Dame)
Even in Superflex, Jeremiyah Love should go 1.01 in your rookie draft this year. Love is the top prospect in this draft and projects as an immediate difference-maker in fantasy. He finished his career at Notre Dame with over 2,800 rushing yards and 36 touchdowns, with the bulk of that production coming during his sophomore and junior seasons.
Love also added 63 receptions, solidifying his profile as a true three-down workhorse. This is as easy a pick as it gets in rookie drafts this year.
1.02: Fernando Mendoza (QB – Indiana)
Fernando Mendoza is the consensus 1.02 in Superflex drafts, although he is a distant second to Jeremiyah Love. Mendoza is the default No. 1 pick in the NFL Draft, but he’s coming off a dream season. After throwing for over 3,500 yards and 41 touchdowns on his way to a Heisman Trophy, Indiana rolled through the playoffs and won a National Championship.
Mendoza should be useful for fantasy as he also chipped in 315 rushing yards, offering some added value with his legs at the next level. An efficient pocket passer with enough mobility to extend plays, Mendoza projects as a solid QB2 option in any format.
1.03: KC Concepcion (WR – Texas A&M)
This is where rookie Superflex drafts really start, as Love and Mendoza are going to go 1-2 most of the time. I picked third and wanted to see what the draft looked like with KC Concepcion going off the board here. His move to Texas A&M and performance in the SEC last fall likely boosted his draft stock by at least two rounds.
Concepcion expanded his game as a downfield threat, earning First Team All-SEC honors in the process. In the right offense, there’s a path for Concepcion to become a fantasy difference-maker, especially given how dangerous he is after the catch. I like that he is one of only a handful of receivers in this draft who is an elite separator at the line of scrimmage, and I am warming up to him being my WR1.
1.04: Carnell Tate (WR – Ohio State)
Carnell Tate is the betting favorite to be the first receiver off the board, giving him the draft stock to be a Day 1 NFL starter. He’s a silky-smooth route runner who never fully stepped into the spotlight in Columbus, largely due to sharing the room with elite talent like Marvin Harrison Jr. and Jeremiah Smith.
At 6-foot-2, he brings solid size and plays faster than his 40-yard dash time would indicate. If you want a red flag, he disappeared in some of Ohio State’s biggest games, but he is still one of the best receivers in this draft.
1.05: Makai Lemon (WR – USC)
I wouldn’t take Makai Lemon ahead of some of the other first-round receivers. He’s undersized at 5-foot-11 and 192 pounds, and his 4.58 40-yard dash doesn’t exactly jump off the page. While some analysts will point to his polished route running and breakout 2025 season (1,156 yards and 11 touchdowns) as reasons for optimism, I have him slotted as my rookie WR4.
Lemon has been compared to Amon-Ra St. Brown for his reliability and technical skill, but unlike St. Brown, Lemon does not have the same level of size or physicality and may not excel in contested catch situations. Lemon does well at the catch point, so there is reason for optimism, but I don’t see him dominating underneath the way St. Brown does.
1.06: Jordyn Tyson (WR – Arizona State)
Jordyn Tyson missed most of the 2025 season with an injury, which could cause him to slide on draft day, and that’s exactly where the value comes in. If you’re willing to bet his health, you could be getting the rookie WR1 in the middle of the first round.
Tyson is a dynamic playmaker, capable of scoring from anywhere on the field. His 2024 season, where he topped 1,100 receiving yards, showcased just how dangerous he can be when fully healthy. In a class without a clear-cut alpha, Tyson arguably offers the highest ceiling of any receiver. The injury introduces risk, but it also creates a buying window to lean into.
1.07: Denzel Boston (WR – Washington)
Boston is a tough evaluation, having played in a Washington offense that leaned heavily on the run and capped his overall volume. Still, he moves exceptionally well for his size, and his length shows up at the catch point, where he consistently flashes strong ball-tracking ability. He also has strong bloodlines as he is the son of former NFL wide receiver David Boston.
That said, Boston’s route tree is fairly limited, and he currently profiles more as a vertical threat than a refined route runner. Boston feels like someone who could come off the board anywhere between 1.05 and 1.12 in rookie drafts. I am probably more bearish on him, but in the right offense, that could change.
1.08: Jadarian Price (RB – Notre Dame)
Jadarian Price may take a back seat to Jeremiyah Love, but he’s no afterthought. He should be firmly in the RB2 conversation in rookie drafts. A long-strider with excellent vision and an explosive first step, Price is a true home run threat every time he touches the ball, as referenced by his three kickoff returns for touchdowns during his Notre Dame career.
Price averaged six yards per carry for his college career, and he is better in the passing game than he’s often given credit for. I have seen some people who believe he could be a top-40 pick, possibly being selected towards the end of the first round. If that happens, wheels up.
1.09: Jonah Coleman (RB – Washington)
Like Makai Lemon, this is too rich for me to take Jonah Coleman, who I’d slot behind at least 3-4 other running backs in this class. That said, if you squint a bit, the 5-foot-9, 228-pound Coleman does give off shades of Maurice Jones-Drew. This comparison refers mostly to his compact build, power running style and surprising agility for his size — traits that defined Jones-Drew’s NFL success.
Coleman’s footwork is solid, and he offers some utility in the passing game, which raises his floor compared to other backs in this range. I am warming up to some of the rookies in the latter half of the second round, however, so I would be less inclined to reach for Coleman here.
1.10: Kenyon Sadiq (TE – Oregon)
If you’re in the market for a tight end, Kenyon Sadiq is the clear swing-for-the-fences option. His combine performance rightfully sent his stock soaring, showcasing elite athleticism for the position.
Sadiq had a breakout 2025 season, hauling in 51 receptions for 560 yards and eight touchdowns, all of which were career highs. Beyond the numbers, Sadiq brings enough as a blocker to stay on the field, which is key for NFL usage.
1.11: Ty Simpson (QB – Alabama)
Due to the Superflex format, Ty Simpson jumps into the back end of the first round. He is generally regarded as the QB2 in this draft, though that isn’t necessarily lofty praise given the cohort of quarterbacks available. There is probably more development than you would want out of a pick in this range, particularly at quarterback, where the learning curve is going to be steep.
Of additional concern is how poorly Simpson played at the end of the year last fall. After throwing 20 touchdowns and just one interception over his first eight games, it looked like Simpson might be taken first overall this year. However, he threw just eight touchdowns over his final five games with four interceptions, averaging just 170 yards passing per game. Simpson is not someone I will be targeting this early, if at all.
1.12: Eli Stowers (TE – Vanderbilt)
Eli Stowers will go later than Kenyon Sadiq, but perhaps he is being underrated a bit. He won the John Mackey Award in 2025 as the nation’s top tight end after a standout season where he hauled in 62 receptions for 769 yards and four touchdowns. He also posted 377 yards after the catch and led the position over the past two seasons with 34 receptions of 15+ yards.
While Sadiq was the talk of the combine, Stowers checked in with some pretty good numbers of his own. His 45.5-inch vertical jump and 11-foot-3-inch broad jump both set combine records for tight ends. Had he run in the 4.4 range, we might be talking about him being the first tight end off the board. I am comfortable with him going in the first round, especially given the depth at receiver this year.
Round 2
- 2.01: Mike Washington (RB – Arkansas)
- 2.02: Garrett Nussmeier (QB – LSU)
- 2.03: Omar Cooper Jr. (WR – Indiana)
- 2.04: Elijah Sarratt (WR – Indiana)
- 2.05: Skyler Bell (WR – UConn)
- 2.06: Emmett Johnson (RB – Nebraska)
- 2.07: Chris Brazzell II (WR – Tennessee)
- 2.08: Chris Bell (WR – Louisville)
- 2.09: Nicholas Singleton (RB – Penn State)
- 2.10: Kaytron Allen (RB – Penn State)
- 2.11: Drew Allar (QB – Penn State)
- 2.12: Carson Beck (QB – Miami)
This is a bad year to need a quarterback in dynasty, and I wouldn’t touch Drew Allar in any round. Carson Beck would be a late-third-round rookie pick for me.
I do think Garrett Nussmeier is intriguing if you think his 2025 flop was more a product of Brian Kelly’s offense being a disaster than it was Nussmeier regressing. I think using the 2.02 pick on him is aggressive, however, and I would prefer him later in round two.
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