Rookie draft season is underway. For those of us still looking ahead to our rookie draft(s), research is imperative. This means learning as much as we can about a player’s potential fit in a scheme and offense, as well as prognosticating their range of outcomes independent of their current situation. It also means we should always be mocking. Whether you play in dynasty leagues or redraft, mock drafts are a key tool for draft prep. And of course, there is nowhere better to complete mock drafts (in mere minutes) than with the FantasyPros Draft Simulator mock draft tool.
For this mock draft, I assigned myself the 1.12 pick. Drafts get murky after about the 1.08, so we will be focusing on later picks in the mocks we discuss. No one needs to know that Jeremiyah Love is my 1.01, or that Makai Lemon, KC Concepcion, and Carnell Tate are the next three on my cheat sheet, in reverse order. For this mock, we will be making two assumptions. One: the 1.12 means we won our league and have enough talent to chase upside when needed, rather than forcing fits with players who may contribute earlier. Two: since we won this fictitious league, we have no major holes to fill.
- Dynasty Rookie Rankings
- Dynasty Rookie Draft Simulator
- DBro’s Top 100 Dynasty Rookie Rankings
- Fitz’s Superflex Dynasty Rookie Mock
Superflex Rookie Mock Draft: 1.12 Pick (2026 Fantasy Football)
1.12 – Denzel Boston (WR – CLE)
At 1:12, I was shocked to see Kenyon Sadiq still on the board. He was my immediate lean, but then I remembered how much I detest his situation. The New York Jets will be the New York Jets regardless of who is under center, and Mason Taylor, as the superior blocker, promises to steal snaps when the Jets go to 11 personnel. Instead, I am deciding between Antonio Williams and Denzel Boston. Williams would have been the pick if I needed someone who can contribute this year, but with assumption number one being that 1.12 means we are the championship team, we will be going for upside with this pick. Williams has PPR appeal, but Boston profiles as a true alpha who can threaten double-digit touchdowns yearly. Boston was a relatively easy pick, given the assumptions made.
2.12 – Chris Bell (WR – MIA)
I was thinking it would likely be a homerun swing at Ted Hurst at the 2.12, but instead, Chris Bell, someone I quietly considered at 1.12, is still on the board at 2.12, making this an easy selection. Bell has a bust floor, but has an exciting skillset that could see him make an impact late in his rookie season (once he is healthy). At 2.12, he is well worth a swing for the fences. Other players considered here were Skyler Bell and Chris Brazzell.
3.12 – Ja’Kobi Lane (WR – BAL)
Eli Raridon was sniped a few picks earlier, but there is still a surprise name left on the draft board. Ja’Kobi Lane is not someone I have ever seen available at 3.12 in any draft rooms I have been in thus far, so I am happy to select the new Baltimore Raven here. Yes, Elijah Sarratt’s presence rubs some shine off what would be an early second round pick otherwise, but both Lane and Sarratt should be lining up in three wide sets as soon as 2027. Lane is the type of contested catch winner that can help elevate the Ravens offense, and while he may never be a high catch rate receiver, he should be leaned on in order to help provide explosives.
4.12 – Deion Burks (WR – IND)
Deion Burks is one of the most talented receivers in the draft class, but bad quarterback play led to disappointing production, which, when coupled with a back injury, reportedly caused the Oklahoma product to tumble down draft boards. He was often injured in college, but when healthy and with given average quarterback play, Burks showed out against some of the toughest teams, so there is enough tape against strong competition to project him out now that he will have solid quarterback play in Indianapolis. The Colts have toyed with the idea of giving Downs more snaps on the outside, but Burks, despite being just 5’9, is better on the outside than on the inside, so it will give the Colts options as far as where they line up the two receivers next to Alec Pierce. I also considered CJ Daniels here.
5.12 – Cyrus Allen (WR – KC)
Eric McAlister was also a consideration here, but he has yet to sign with a team, and as such, does not make sense to include here for the purposes of this mock draft. Cyrus Allen has been hailed as the best route runner on the Chiefs roster since the moment he got drafted, which is something that could help him see the field quicker than most non Day 1 or Day 2 receivers usually once landing in KC. The Chiefs are likely tiring of Rashee Rice’s constant off-field issues, and Xavier Worthy has not exactly lived up to expectations. Tyquan Thornton proved to be an effective receiver last season, but there will be more than enough targets when Patrick Mahomes is under center that Allen can make an impact as a rookie if his crisp route running gets him on the field early. Allen is my favorite 5.11/5.12/priority FA flier target.
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