While the 2026 NFL season is still a few months away, it’s never too early to prepare for the upcoming fantasy season. Everyone knows practice makes perfect, and there is no better way to practice than with the FantasyPros Mock Draft Simulator. I am picking fourth in this 10-team, 2QB, and PPR-scoring redraft fantasy football mock draft. The lineup for this mock draft is two quarterbacks, two running backs, two wide receivers, one tight end, two flex, and seven bench spots.
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Fantasy Football Mock Draft
My goal for this mock draft was to use a Robust QB draft strategy, drafting two quarterbacks with my first two picks. Let’s see how it turned out.
Pick 1.04 – Jayden Daniels (QB – WAS)
Unfortunately, Daniels missed 10 games in 2025 and left several others early because of injury. However, the former LSU star played before the injuries took their toll, averaging 218.8 passing yards, 1.8 touchdowns, 44 rushing yards, and 19.9 fantasy points per game in the four contests where he didn’t leave early. Furthermore, Daniels was outstanding as a rookie despite a limited supporting cast, averaging 1.8 offensive touchdowns and 21.5 fantasy points per game. Expect a bounce-back season from the former Offensive Rookie of the Year award winner.
Pick 2.07 – Patrick Mahomes (QB – KC)
Despite suffering a significant knee injury at the end of last season, Mahomes has participated in offseason workouts, putting him on pace to play in Week 1. Last year, the superstar was quietly one of the top quarterbacks in fantasy football despite never having a healthy receiving corps. He was the QB2 over the first 13 weeks, averaging 21.1 fantasy points per game, totaling 23.1 or more in eight of 12 contests. While Mahomes might get off to a slow start, expect him to have another top-10 finish in 2026.
Pick 3.04 – James Cook (RB – BUF)
While the Bills changed head coaches this offseason, their offense should remain the same under former offensive coordinator Joe Brady. Therefore, Cook is one of my favorite running backs to draft this year. He has improved every season of his career, totaling at least 1,000 rushing yards in three consecutive years, including an NFL and career-high 1,621 in 2025. More importantly, Cook is one of six running backs to average 16 or more PPR fantasy points per game in each of the past two seasons.
Pick 4.07 – Rashee Rice (WR – KC)
Rice has been in the news for all the wrong reasons lately. He is serving a 30-day sentence for violating his probation. Furthermore, the star wide receiver is rehabbing following a clean-up procedure on his knee. Hopefully, Rice doesn’t get suspended and is ready to play in Week 1. Last year, the former SMU star played in only eight games due to a suspension and an injury. However, he was outstanding when on the field, 18.8 PPR fantasy points per game, scoring 23.2 or more in half the contests.
Pick 5.04 – Jeremiyah Love (RB – ARI)
Fantasy players aren’t thrilled that Love got drafted by the Cardinals. Yet, the former Notre Dame star should still get drafted as a top-12 running back. Last year, Arizona had arguably the worst running back unit in the NFL, totaling 1,227 rushing yards and six touchdowns, as James Conner and Trey Benson played in seven combined games. Tyler Allgeier will have a role and might still steal some touchdowns at the goal line, but Love should be one of the few featured running backs this season, even as a rookie.
Pick 6.07 – Devonta Smith (WR – PHI)
The worst-kept secret in the NFL is the pending A.J. Brown trade. Once Brown gets dealt, Smith will become the No. 1 wide receiver in Philadelphia. Last season, he finished as the WR20, averaging 11.9 PPR fantasy points per game. However, Smith was outstanding when seeing enough volume, averaging 19.3 fantasy points per game in the seven contests where he had seven or more targets, scoring 20 or more in nearly a third of those outings. Smith will have a career year as Jalen Hurts’ top pass catcher.
Pick 7.04 – Emeka Egbuka (WR – TB)
Unfortunately, Egbuka and the Buccaneers’ passing attack struggled in the second half of last year, with Baker Mayfield playing through multiple injuries. However, he was a fantasy superstar early in his rookie season. Egbuka ranked as the WR10 over the first 10 weeks, averaging 7.8 targets and 16.3 PPR fantasy points per game, scoring 20.1 or more in a third of the contests. Mike Evans is in San Francisco, while Chris Godwin is on the wrong side of 30 with significant injury history. Egbuka should have a sophomore-year breakout.
Pick 8.07 – Quinshon Judkins (RB – CLE)
No one knew what to do with Judkins last season, as an off-the-field issue hovered over him. After missing Week 1, he quickly became an RB2 for fantasy players. Judkins had at least 18 rushing attempts for 110 yards or a touchdown in three consecutive games after making his career debut. Furthermore, he averaged 17.4 PPR fantasy points per game in the six contests with 18 or more rushing attempts. Judkins could be a top-10 running back this year, assuming he is 100 percent healthy for Week 1.
Pick 9.04 – Jadarian Price (RB – SEA)
Last year, the Seahawks had one of the top rushing attacks in the NFL, ranking third in rushing attempts, 10th in yards, and ninth in touchdowns. More importantly, Kenneth Walker and Zach Charbonnet combined for 2,183 scrimmage yards, 17 touchdowns, and 22 PPR fantasy points per game. Walker is in Kansas City, while Charbonnet likely won’t play until Thanksgiving or later because of a torn ACL. Seattle didn’t use their top draft pick on Price just to give Emanuel Wilson significant touches. The rookie will be a featured running back.
Pick 10.07 – Wan’Dale Robinson (WR – TEN)
While Robinson changed teams this offseason, the veteran will still play for the same coach that he has had for his entire pro career. Brian Daboll taking over as Tennessee’s offensive coordinator should please fantasy players. Robinson has had 140 targets in back-to-back years playing under Daboll. More importantly, he became more than a yards after the catch guy in 2025, averaging a career-high in yards per reception (11) and aDOT (8.5). While Carnell Tate will see a significant workload, Robinson will lead the Titans in targets and receptions.
Pick 11.04 – Tucker Kraft (TE – GB)
Reportedly, Kraft will be ready for training camp after suffering a torn ACL last season. He was the TE1 on a points-per-game basis over the first eight weeks before getting hurt, averaging 5.9 targets and 16.2 PPR fantasy points per contest, scoring 16.8 or more in nearly half the outings. The Packers lost Romeo Doubs and Dontayvion Wicks this offseason, but didn’t make any meaningful additions to their receiving corps. Kraft is the TE5 in ADP, but can finish the year as the TE1 with a slight increase in targets.
Pick 12.07 – Tyler Shough (QB – NO)
Shough was a league winner last year, ranking as the QB4 over the final six weeks, averaging 20.1 fantasy points per game. Furthermore, he had four top-12 weekly finishes during that stretch despite totaling 35 or fewer pass attempts in 66.7 percent of the contests. More importantly, the Saints made him one of the biggest winners this offseason. They improved the offensive line by signing David Edwards. New Orleans also added Travis Etienne Jr., Jordyn Tyson, and Bryce Lance to go with Chris Olave, giving Shough several options in the passing game.
Pick 13.04 – Jordan Addison (WR – MIN)
Unfortunately, Minnesota’s offense was a fantasy nightmare last season with J.J. McCarthy, Carson Wentz, and Max Brosmer under center. Justin Jefferson failed to live up to his top-10 ADP, while Addison couldn’t be trusted with anyone but Wentz starting. The veteran averaged 7.5 targets and 16 PPR fantasy points per game during the four contests he played with Wentz, totaling 15.1 or more in all but one outing. While Addison struggled with the two young quarterbacks, hopefully, he can return to his 2024 form with Kyler Murray under center.
Pick 14.07 – Chris Rodriguez Jr. (RB – JAC)
Jacksonville lost Travis Etienne Jr. in free agency. Yet, they didn’t use any draft capital on a running back. While everyone is excited to draft Bhayshul Tuten, don’t forget about Rodriguez. He spent time with head coach Liam Coen at Kentucky. Furthermore, Rodriguez won’t be a bench warmer for the Jaguars, as the team used a two-headed approach last season. Meanwhile, Rodriguez was arguably the Washington Commanders’ best running back in 2025, averaging 12.8 PPR fantasy points per game in the four contests with 12 or more rushing attempts.
Pick 15.04 – Quentin Johnston (WR – LAC)
Fantasy players should be excited to draft Ladd McConkey. However, Johnston was more productive in 2025, averaging more receiving yards (52.5 vs. 49.3) and PPR fantasy points per outing (12.2 vs. 11.3) than McConkey, while scoring two more receiving touchdowns in two fewer games. Furthermore, he was outstanding when Joe Alt played, giving Justin Herbert a capable offensive line, averaging 7.2 targets and 15.8 fantasy points per game, scoring 14.9 or more in all but one of the six contests. Johnston is one of my favorite double-digit round draft picks.
Pick 16.07 – Chig Okonkwo (TE – WAS)
Okonkwo is an excellent sleeper candidate, as he is in line to finish second on the Commanders in targets behind Terry McLaurin. Last year, the veteran set career-highs in receptions (56), targets (79), receiving yards (560), and PPR fantasy points per game (7.3) despite playing on an awful Tennessee Titans offense. Yet, he thrived late in the season as Cam Ward developed, averaging 12.7 fantasy points per game during the fantasy playoffs. Unless Antonio Williams is this year’s Amon-Ra St. Brown, Okonkwo should have his first career top-12 finish.
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