Fantasy Football Mock Draft: Robust RB Strategy (2026)

Using FantasyPros’ fantasy football mock draft simulator, we ran a 10-team, half-PPR mock draft to see how things would play out from a later draft position.

Drafting from the No. 8 spot, Jonathan Taylor surprisingly fell into our lap. With an elite running back available that late in the first round, I decided to build this roster using a Robust RB draft strategy. Let’s dive in.

Fantasy Football Mock Draft

Picks 1-3

With my first three picks, I drafted only running backs. Grabbing three elite ball-carriers solidified the Robust RB strategy I was going for. Jonathan Taylor, Chase Brown and Javonte Williams are in line to be major workhorses for their respective offenses with little competition or splits.

Picks 4-5

With the next four picks, I turned my attention to pass-catchers.

It’s rare that I take a tight end this early if I miss out on Brock Bowers, Trey McBride or Colston Loveland, but in a smaller 10-team league, I think you can afford to take a few more chances.

Plus, I’m extremely high on Tyler Warren this season. I have him in a tier just below those top three tight ends, and there’s a legitimate case that he could play his way into that elite tier as the season progresses.

Malik Nabers, Luther Burden III and Parker Washington are projected to be the No. 1 WRs on their respective teams and should see heavy volume if healthy.

There is some congestion in the Jaguars’ wide receiver room, but Parker Washington is emerging as one of Trevor Lawrence‘s top options in Jacksonville. I’m betting that his strong finish to last season carries over into 2026.

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Picks 8-9

8.03: Tony Pollard (RB – TEN)
9.08: Blake Corum (RB – LAR)

Two more running backs here, again really focusing on the depth at the position. Tony Pollard isn’t anything special and plays behind a pitiful offensive line, but he’s the starter and should get the majority of the carries.

Blake Corum is the more explosive back in L.A. and should see a decent amount of red-zone opportunities. If anything happens to Kyren Williams, Corum becomes a league winner.

Picks 10-12

De’Zhaun Stribling is someone I target in all my drafts. I used to get him in the last three rounds, but the public has finally caught up. Stribling has been getting nothing but high praise out of training camp and will be the 49ers’ No. 2 WR opposite Mike Evans.

I knew I could wait a bit longer to grab a quarterback, since some good options would be available given the size of the league. Trevor Lawrence finished sixth in fantasy points per game last year, ahead of Jalen Hurts, Justin Herbert, Caleb Williams, Jared Goff and Jaxson Dart. Most of these signal-callers are being drafted two or three rounds ahead of Lawrence.

It was surprising to see Kyle Pitts fall this far. After years of waiting for him to break out, the former Florida Gator finally delivered in 2025. He hauled in 88 receptions for 928 yards and five touchdowns, finishing as the TE8 in fantasy points per game, ahead of Tyler Warren, Colston Loveland and Jake Ferguson.

Picks 13-15

If anything happens to Saquon Barkley , Tank Bigsby will become the hottest waiver wire target of 2026. He guy should be drafted in all formats. In 12-team leagues, he should be drafted ahead of kickers and defense.