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I am picking second in this 10-team, 1QB, and PPR-scoring mock draft. The lineup for this fantasy football mock draft is one quarterback, two running backs, two wide receivers, one tight end, two flex, and six bench spots.
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My goal for this mock draft was to use a Robust RB draft strategy while punting on the quarterback position until the double-digit rounds. Let’s see how it turned out by drafting four running backs with my first five picks.
Pick 1.02: Bijan Robinson (RB – ATL)
Robinson has been a fantasy star since entering the NFL, posting a top-nine PPR finish every year of his career. Furthermore, the former Texas star finished as the RB3 in 2024 and the RB2 last season despite totaling only seven rushing touchdowns. Yet, the superstar had 366 touches for 2,298 scrimmage yards while 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 top pick regardless of the scoring format.
Pick 2.09: Chase Brown (RB – CIN)
After a quiet rookie season, Brown has turned into a fantasy star. He finished as the RB10 in 2024, averaging 15.9 PPR fantasy points per game. Furthermore, Brown was the RB7 last year, averaging 16.6 fantasy points per game despite only playing half the season with Joe Burrow. More importantly, he has been a touchdown machine on a high-powered offense, totaling 11 scores in back-to-back years. The Bengals did nothing to challenge Brown’s role as the featured guy this offseason, meaning fantasy players should expect another top-10 finish in 2026.
Pick 3.02: Kenneth Walker III (RB – KC)
Unfortunately, Walker has never finished higher than the RB18 in any year of his career. Despite splitting the workload with Zach Charbonnet for most of his career, he has averaged 13.4 PPR fantasy points per game, totaling 13.3 or more in all but one season. Meanwhile, the Chiefs faced a two-high safety look at the third-highest rate in the NFL last year, according to Fantasy Points Data. Don’t be surprised if Walker takes advantage of a light box and dominates as the featured guy in a dangerous Kansas City offense.
Pick 4.09: Colston Loveland (TE – CHI)
The former Michigan star finished last year as the TE12, averaging 10.3 PPR fantasy points per game. However, Loveland went from a player discarded to the waiver wire to a league winner as his rookie season progressed. He was outstanding at the end of last year, averaging 12 targets and 20 fantasy points per game in Weeks 17 and 18 and Chicago’s two playoff contests, totaling 21 or more in three matchups. Reportedly, the young star tight end will be the focal point of Chicago’s passing attack this season.
Pick 5.02: Quinshon Judkins (RB – CLE)
An off-the-field issue hovered over 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, he averaged 17.4 PPR fantasy points per game in the six contests with 18 or more rushing attempts. Judkins could be a top-12 running back this year, especially after the Browns improved their offensive line.
Pick 6.09: DJ Moore (WR – BUF)
After years of dealing with subpar quarterbacks, Moore gets to play with Josh Allen in 2026. Yet, he has been productive, averaging 14 or more PPR fantasy points per game in five of seven seasons since his rookie year despite never being an elite touchdown scorer. Meanwhile, the Bills have lacked a go-to wide receiver since Stefon Diggs was traded. However, Diggs finished as the WR9 in his final season in Buffalo, averaging 9.4 targets and 16.1 fantasy points per game. Moore could have similar success with Allen under center.
Pick 7.02: Davante Adams (WR – LAR)
Many are expecting significant touchdown regression for Adams. Last year, the future Hall of Famer led the NFL with 14 receiving touchdowns despite missing the final three games with a hamstring injury. While I’m anticipating some touchdown regression for him, no one should be surprised if he ranks among the league leaders again in 2026, finding the end zone 10 or more times. Even if Adams went from scoring 14 touchdowns last season to eight, a 42.9% decrease, he would still have averaged 13.4 PPR fantasy points per contest.
Pick 8.09: Marvin Harrison Jr. (WR – ARI)
Fantasy players have been disappointed with Harrison. He averaged 10.7 PPR fantasy points per game last season, a lower average than Quentin Johnston (12.2). By comparison, he averaged 11.6 fantasy points per game as a rookie. However, fantasy players shouldn’t be shocked if Harrison is this year’s Chris Olave, a mid-round WR3 that finishes as a top-12 wide receiver. Arizona improved their coaching staff by hiring an offense-minded head coach this offseason, like the New Orleans Saints did last year. Hopefully, that leads to a breakout season for Harrison.
Pick 9.02: 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 Brooks despite him playing in only three contests during his NFL career because of multiple ACL injuries. Reportedly, the former Texas star has had a positive offseason and has been a standout guy at the start of Carolina’s training camp. Don’t be surprised if Brooks takes the starting running back job from Chuba Hubbard sooner than later, especially with the veteran dealing with a hamstring injury.
Pick 10.09: Wan’Dale Robinson (WR – TEN)
Robinson changed teams this offseason, signing a massive contract in free agency. Yet Robinson will still play for the same coach he has had throughout his entire 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 career highs in yards per reception (11) and aDOT (8.5). While Carnell Tate will see a significant workload, Robinson should lead the Titans in targets and receptions.
Pick 11.02: KC Concepcion (WR – CLE)
Cleveland made massive changes to their receiver corps this offseason, using two of their first three draft picks on Concepcion and Denzel Boston. While the latter got the headlines earlier this offseason, Concepcion remains my favorite Browns’ 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 2026 draft class with at least 75 targets.
Pick 12.09: Brock Purdy (QB – SF)
While drafting Purdy comes with some injury risk, especially after missing eight games last season with turf toe, the veteran is a massive steal at this point in the mock draft. He was the QB6 on a points-per-game basis in 2025, averaging 2.2 passing touchdowns and 19.7 fantasy points per contest, posting a higher fantasy average than Jalen Hurts (18.7) and Dak Prescott (18.5). Furthermore, Purdy was on fire during the fantasy playoffs, averaging 3.7 passing touchdowns and 31.3 fantasy points per game from Week 15 through Week 17.
Pick 13.02: Brian Robinson Jr. (RB – ATL)
I always handcuff my top running back, regardless of my draft strategy. 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 has been productive when given the opportunity. The veteran posted two top-30 finishes in 2023 and 2024 with the Washington Commanders. Robinson is one of the top handcuffs in fantasy football.
Pick 14.09: De’Zhaun Stribling (WR – SF)
Many criticized San Francisco after spent the top pick in the NFL Draft on Stribling. Yet, the former Ole Miss star has been the buzz of training camp and had an impressive preseason debut, totaling seven receptions for 63 receiving yards. Furthermore, the two veterans ahead of him on the depth chart – Mike Evans and Deebo Samuel – have struggled to stay healthy over the past few years. While it was once considered a long shot, Stribling could end up being the 49ers’ best wide receiver as a rookie.
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