The NFL preseason is in full swing, meaning it’s the start of redraft fantasy football season. Everyone knows practice makes perfect, and there is no better way to practice than with FantasyPros’ fantasy football mock draft simulator.
I am picking fifth in this 12-team, 1-QB, PPR mock draft. The lineup for this mock draft is: 1-QB, 2-RB, 2-WR, 1-TE, 2-FLEX and six bench spots.
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My goal for this mock draft was to load up on pass-catchers while waiting until the last two rounds to double-dip the quarterback position. Let’s see how it turned out.
Pick 1.05: Amon-Ra St. Brown (WR – DET)
There might not be a safer wide receiver to draft in fantasy football than Amon-Ra St. Brown. The former USC star has had at least 115 receptions, 141 targets, 1,263 receiving yards and double-digit touchdowns in three consecutive seasons.
More importantly, the superstar receiver has four straight top-seven finishes, including three consecutive WR3 finishes. Furthermore, St. Brown is one of the most consistent players in fantasy football. Last year, the former USC star averaged 19.1 PPR fantasy points per game, scoring 14.8+ points in over 70% of the outings.
Pick 2.08: Chris Olave (WR – NO)
Unfortunately, Jordyn Tyson is reportedly set to miss two months after suffering another hamstring injury. It is the fourth hamstring injury he has dealt with in the last 10 months. Therefore, Chris Olave should now be drafted as a top-12 wide receiver. The former Ohio State star was productive last season with and without Rashid Shaheed on the team.
Olave was the WR9, averaging 9.7 targets and 14.2 PPR fantasy points per game with Shaheed. By comparison, the superstar was the WR6, averaging 9.9 targets and 20.2 PPR points after the Saints dealt Shaheed.
Pick 3.05: Brock Bowers (TE – LV)
Hopefully, Brock Bowers stays healthy after missing five games because of an injury in 2025. However, he was still a fantasy star when on the field, ranking as the TE2 on a points-per-game basis, averaging 14.7 PPR fantasy points per game.
Despite the awful offense and playing in five fewer games, Bowers had more receiving touchdowns last year than as a rookie (seven vs. five). Expect the superstar tight end to have a bounce-back year with Kirk Cousins and Fernando Mendoza under center, making him a value with my third-round pick.
Pick 4.08: DeVonta Smith (WR – PHI)
Following the offseason A.J. Brown trade to the New England Patriots, DeVonta Smith will take over as the Eagles’ clear-cut No. 1 wide receiver in 2026. Last season, the former Alabama star 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+ points in nearly a third of those outings. Smith will have a career year and a top-12 finish this year.
Pick 5.05: Quinshon Judkins (RB – CLE)
An off-the-field issue hovered over Quinshon Judkins this time last year, leaving fantasy players unsure what to do with him. However, he quickly became an RB2 for fantasy players after missing Week 1. Judkins had at least 18 rushing attempts for 110 yards or a touchdown in three consecutive games after making his career debut.
Furthermore, Judkins averaged 17.4 PPR fantasy points per game in the six contests with 18+ rushing attempts. Judkins could be a top-12 running back this season, especially after the Browns improved their offensive line.
Pick 6.08: Parker Washington (WR – JAX)
Parker Washington was a breakout star in the second half of last season. He was the WR11 from Week 9 through Week 18, averaging 6.7 targets and 14.9 PPR fantasy points per game. Furthermore, the veteran was outstanding late in the year when Trevor Lawrence became a league winner.
Washington was the WR3 over the final three weeks, averaging 9.7 targets and 21.7 fantasy points per game, totaling 19+ points in all three contests. Reportedly, he has been far and away the best Jaguars wide receiver during training camp.
Pick 7.05: Jonathon Brooks (RB – CAR)
Despite having a career year in 2025, the Panthers let Rico Dowdle walk in free agency this offseason. That move showed their faith in Jonathon Brooks, despite his playing in only three contests during his NFL career due to multiple ACL injuries.
Reportedly, the former Texas star has had a positive offseason and has been a standout at the start of Carolina’s training camp. Don’t be surprised if Brooks takes the starting running back job from Chuba Hubbard sooner rather than later, especially with the veteran dealing with a hamstring injury.
Pick 8.08: Kenneth Gainwell (RB – TB)
No one expected Kenneth Gainwell to finish last season as the RB16, averaging 13 PPR fantasy points per game, especially with Warren finishing as the RB17.
The veteran was a force in the passing game, ranking fourth among running backs in receptions (73) and fifth in receiving yards (486). While he won’t have Aaron Rodgers throwing to him in 2026, the Buccaneers signed Gainwell to a significant contract in free agency. If Bucky Irving struggles to stay healthy for the second consecutive season, Gainwell could have a career year.
Pick 9.05: Alec Pierce (WR – IND)
Indianapolis signed Alec Pierce 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 season, Pierce finished as the WR27, averaging 12.2 PPR fantasy points per game on only 84 targets.
More importantly, Pierce has 13 receiving touchdowns over the past two seasons despite totaling only 84 receptions on 153 targets, posting an 8.5% touchdown rate. If he can see 100+ targets in 2026, Pierce should have his first career top-20 finish.
Pick 10.08: KC Concepcion (WR – CLE)
The Browns made massive changes to their receiver corps this offseason, using two of their first three draft picks on KC Concepcion and Denzel Boston. While the latter got the headlines earlier this offseason, Concepcion remains my favorite Cleveland wide receiver for 2026.
Head coach Todd Monken spent the past three years coaching Zay Flowers in Baltimore and should see similarities with Concepcion. Last season, the former Texas A&M star had the fifth-highest yards-after-the-catch average (7.2) among wide receivers in the draft class with at least 75 targets.
Pick 11.05: Chris Rodriguez Jr. (RB – JAX)
Jacksonville lost Travis Etienne Jr. in free agency. Yet, they didn’t use any draft capital on a running back. While everyone is excited about Bhayshul Tuten, don’t forget about Chris Rodriguez Jr. He spent time with head coach Liam Coen at Kentucky.
Furthermore, Rodriguez won’t be a benchwarmer for the Jaguars, as the team has discussed using him as a co-starter. 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+ rushing attempts.
Pick 12.08: Jonah Coleman (RB – DEN)
Unfortunately, Denver’s backfield is a fantasy football nightmare. J.K. Dobbins was the team’s top running back last season when healthy. Unfortunately, the veteran has struggled to stay healthy throughout his career.
Meanwhile, RJ Harvey struggled as the featured back as a rookie. Coleman might not have much impact early in the year. However, the former Washington star could quickly become a league winner off the waiver wire when Dobbins inevitably gets hurt. Therefore, I’m happy to use a late-round pick in this mock draft to stash Coleman on my bench.
Pick 13.05: Jared Goff (QB – DET)
No one will call Jared Goff a fantasy football or NFL star quarterback. Yet, the former No. 1 draft pick has been a solid top-12-ish quarterback since being traded to Detroit.
Last season, the veteran finished as the QB9, averaging 17.5 fantasy points per game despite the Lions having multiple play-callers and offensive line issues. Furthermore, Goff is the only quarterback to have at least 30 passing touchdowns in each of the past three seasons, including 34 last year, the second-highest total of his career.
Pick 14.08: Malik Willis (QB – MIA)
While he has limited NFL experience, starting only six games in four years, Malik Willis could become a fantasy star because of his legs.
The veteran struggled in Tennessee. However, he was outstanding in his three starts with the Green Bay Packers, averaging 204 passing yards, 58 rushing yards and two total scores. Willis averaged 23.3 fantasy points per game during that span, totaling 25+ points twice. While the Dolphins lack proven pass-catchers, expect Willis to be a starting option for fantasy players because of his rushing abilities.
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