The Scott Fish Bowl is just around the corner, meaning it’s the unofficial start of redraft fantasy football season. Everyone knows practice makes perfect, and there is no better way to practice than with the FantasyPros Fantasy Football Mock Draft Simulator.
I am picking second in this 12-team, 1QB, and non-PPR-scoring redraft 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.
My goal for this mock draft was to use a Robust-RB strategy while grabbing a superstar quarterback and chasing touchdown upside at the wide receiver position. Let’s see how it turned out.
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Fantasy Football Mock Draft
Pick 1.02 – Bijan Robinson (RB – ATL)
Robinson has been a fantasy star since entering the NFL, posting a top-12 non-PPR finish every year of his career. Furthermore, the former Texas star finished as the RB4 in 2024 and the RB3 last season despite totaling only seven rushing touchdowns. Yet, the superstar had 366 touches for 2,298 scrimmage yards despite splitting work with Tyler Allgeier. Thankfully, the veteran is now in Arizona, allowing Robinson to have a workhorse role under new head coach Kevin Stefanski, making him my 1.01 pick regardless of the scoring format.
Pick 2.11 – Kenneth Walker III (RB – KC)
Despite spending most of the time splitting the workload with Zach Charbonnet in Seattle, Walker has finished as a top-21 running back in non-PPR scoring every year of his career except the 2024 season, where he missed six games because of injury. Thankfully, he will finally get the chance to be a featured running back after the Chiefs invested significant money in him this offseason. Despite spending most of his career in a split backfield, the former Michigan State star has averaged 0.67 fantasy points per touch in the NFL.
Pick 3.02 – Josh Allen (QB – BUF)
After spending my first two picks on featured running backs, I landed the clear-cut top fantasy quarterback. Allen has finished as the QB1 or QB2 every season over the past six years, despite not having a big-name No. 1 wide receiver since Stefon Diggs was traded away. Yet, the superstar quarterback hasn’t needed an elite set of weapons because of his touchdown production, totaling at least 39 passing and rushing scores in six consecutive seasons. Yet, the Bills wisely added DJ Moore this offseason, giving Allen a go-to pass catcher.
Pick 4.11 – Jadarian Price (RB – SEA)
The biggest winner from the NFL Draft was Price, landing an excellent situation to make him a fantasy star as a rookie. Seattle lost Kenneth Walker III in free agency, while Zach Charbonnet is coming off a torn ACL and likely won’t play until Thanksgiving, if not later. While the team lost Klint Kubiak, the Seahawks had the third-most rushing attempts in the NFL last year, averaging 25.8 per game from their running backs. While Emanuel Wilson will have a role, Price will be the featured guy in the backfield.
Pick 5.02 – Tetairoa McMillan (WR – CAR)
Fantasy players shouldn’t have high expectations for the Panthers’ passing attack in 2026, as the jury is still out on Bryce Young. However, McMillan was quietly a fantasy star as a rookie despite Carolina’s inconsistent passing attack, finishing as the WR15, averaging 8.3 non-PPR fantasy points per game. Furthermore, he was the team’s best weapon in the red zone, totaling seven receiving touchdowns, more than double the next closest Panther. McMillan accounted for 29.2% of the Panthers’ receiving touchdown total as a rookie, a trend that should continue in 2026.
Pick 6.11 – Rico Dowdle (RB – PIT)
Despite playing for his third team in three years this season, fantasy players should be excited to draft Dowdle as an RB3. Yet, the veteran is my RB4 in this mock draft, which is excellent in a non-PPR league. Last year, he finished as the RB16, averaging 10.4 fantasy points per game despite splitting the backfield work with Chuba Hubbard. Furthermore, Dowdle has had back-to-back top-24 finishes, including in 2024 with Mike McCarthy. Now that the duo is reunited in Pittsburgh, the veteran should have his third consecutive RB2 finish.
Pick 7.02 – Alec Pierce (WR – IND)
Indianapolis signed Piece to a massive contract this offseason. Furthermore, they traded away Michael Pittman Jr., making the former Cincinnati star the team’s new clear-cut No. 1 wide receiver. Last year, he finished as the WR16, averaging 9.1 non-PPR fantasy points per game. More importantly, Piece has 13 receiving touchdowns over the past two seasons despite totaling only 84 receptions on 153 targets, posting an 8.5% touchdown rate. Assuming he sees the same 111 targets Pittman saw last year, Piece should have his first career season with double-digit touchdowns.
Pick 8.11 – Sam LaPorta (TE – DET)
Reportedly, LaPorta is trending in the right direction after suffering a season-ending back injury last year. The former Iowa star was playing well before getting hurt, averaging 7.4 non-PPR fantasy points per game. Furthermore, he scored 11.5 or more fantasy points in three of his final five games last season. New offensive coordinator Drew Petzing was in Arizona last year, where Trey McBride led all tight ends with 11 receiving touchdowns. Don’t be surprised if LaPorta has double-digit receiving touchdowns in 2026 for the first time since his rookie season.
Pick 9.02 – Jordan Addison (WR – MIN)
The Vikings’ offense was a fantasy nightmare last season. Justin Jefferson failed to live up to his first-round ADP, while Addison couldn’t be trusted with anyone but Carson Wentz starting. He averaged 7.5 targets and 10.2 non-PPR fantasy points per game during the four contests he played with Wentz, scoring two of his three receiving touchdowns for the year. More importantly, Addison had 19 receiving touchdowns on 207 targets over his first two seasons in the NFL. Hopefully, he can return to that high-end form with Kyler Murray under center.
Pick 10.11 – Jonathon Brooks (RB – CAR)
Unfortunately, Brooks has played in only three games in his two-year NFL career because of two torn ACLs. His college career ended in 2023 because of a torn ACL. Then, the former Texas star re-tore the same ligament during his rookie season after missing the first 10 games. Yet, the Panthers have high hopes for Brooks this year. Reportedly, he is getting healthy and could push Chuba Hubbard for snaps sooner than later. Brooks is worth taking a shot on as my RB5 this late in the mock draft.
Pick 11.02 – Brian Robinson Jr. (RB – ATL)
I always handcuff my top running backs, especially in non-PPR drafts. After spending last year as Christian McCaffrey’s handcuff, Robinson signed with the Falcons this offseason and has become Bijan Robinson’s handcuff with Tyler Allgeier in Arizona. Last year, he only had 100 touches for 425 scrimmage yards and two touchdowns, as McCaffrey stayed healthy. However, Robinson was productive when given the opportunity. The former Alabama star posted two top-30 finishes in 2023 and 2024 with the Washington Commanders. Robinson is one of the top handcuffs in fantasy football.
Pick 12.11 – Emmett Johnson (RB – KC)
Even after signing Kenneth Walker III to a massive contract, the Chiefs spent a mid-round pick in the NFL Draft on Johnson. While the rookie could see enough volume to be a flex option in deeper leagues, the former Nebraska star’s fantasy value mostly comes as Walker’s handcuff. Unfortunately, the star running back has struggled to stay healthy when given a featured workload. Therefore, Johnson will have must-start weeks this season when Walker inevitably misses time. Fantasy players should make drafting the rookie a priority if they also picked Walker.
Pick 13.02 – Denzel Boston (WR – CLE)
While KC Concepcion is my favorite Browns’ wide receiver to draft in PPR leagues, I prefer Boston in non-PPR scoring. The rookie will never be a 100-catch type of wide receiver. However, he could easily lead Cleveland in receiving touchdowns this season. His size and athletic ability make him the ideal weapon in the red zone for whoever is playing quarterback. Boston had 20 receiving touchdowns on 125 receptions over his final two years at Washington. He is one of my favorite late-round targets, especially in non-PPR leagues.
Pick 14.11 – Travis Hunter (WR – JAC)
Unfortunately, Hunter fell wort short of expectations as a rookie, averaging only 5.1 non-PPR fantasy points per game before suffering a season-ending torn LCL. Furthermore, the Jaguars traded for and extended Jakobi Meyers last year, saw Parker Washington have a breakout season, and held onto Brian Thomas Jr. despite trade speculation. Yet, Hunter is my favorite Jacksonville wide receiver to draft because he is the cheapest. Hunter had his best fantasy performance in his final game before getting hurt, totaling 101 receiving yards, a touchdown, and 16.1 fantasy points.
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