Two weeks ago, I did my first fantasy mock draft for a 10-team, non-PPR league. Mock 2.0 is a 10-team, PPR league using Fantasy Pros Draft Simulator, and I have the fifth pick based on randomization. [Note: keep in mind that it’s still early in the process, as things could change significantly by the end of the summer]
Round 1
1.1: Le’Veon Bell, PIT RB
1.2: Antonio Bronw, PIT WR
1.3: Todd Gurley, LAR RB
1.4: David Johnson, ARI RB
1.5: Ezekiel Elliott, DAL RB
1.6: DeAndre Hopkins, HOU WR
1.7: Alvin Kamara, NO RB
1.8: Julio Jones, ATL WR
1.9: Odell Beckham Jr., NYG WR
1.10: Michael Thomas, NO WR
My thoughts: It was a very close choice between Zeke and Alvin Kamara, especially since it’s a PPR format, but I think a determined Elliott could lead the league in rushing again in 2018.
Round 2
2.1: A.J. Green, CIN WR
2.2: Saquon Barkley, NYG RB
2.3: Keenan Allen, LAC WR
2.4: Melvin Gordon, LAC RB
2.5: Kareem Hunt, KC RB
2.6: Christian McCaffrey, CAR RB
2.7: Dalvin Cook, MIN RB
2.8: Leonard Fournette, JAX RB
2.9: Davante Adams, GB WR
2.10: Devonta Freeman, ATL RB
My thoughts: Christian McCaffrey will get plenty of opportunities in the passing game, and he should be more efficient as a runner in Norv Turner’s offense. Dalvin Cook was also an option.
Round 3
3.1: Amari Cooper, OAK WR
3.2: Rob Gronkowski, NE TE
3.3: Mike Evans, TB WR
3.4: T.Y. Hilton, IND WR
3.5: Adam Thielen, MIN WR
3.6: Travis Kelce, KC TE
3.7: Brandin Cooks, LAR WR
3.8: Doug Baldwin, SEA WR
3.9: LeSean McCoy, BUF RB
3.10: Zach Ertz, PHI TE
My thoughts: Thielen will have a new quarterback this season, but most believe it will be an upgrade; plus, the breakout star showed he can produce with both Sam Bradford and Case Keenum over the past two years, so I’m not worried about a lack of chemistry.
Round 4
4.1: Larry Fitzgerald, ARI WR
4.2: Alshon Jeffery, PHI WR
4.3: Jerick McKinnon, SF RB
4.4: Tyreek Hill, KC WR
4.5: Jordan Howard, CHI RB
4.6: Stefon Diggs, MIN WR
4.7: Michael Crabtree, BAL WR
4.8: Josh Gordon, CLE WR
4.9: Allen Robinson, CHI WR
4.10: Jarvis Landry, CLE WR
My thoughts: There were a handful of different options here, but I like the idea of pairing Stefon Diggs with Thielen, as the teammates have a great combination of weekly floor and upside.
Round 5
5.1: Golden Tate, DET WR
5.2: Joe Mixon, CIN RB
5.3: Demaryius Thomas, DEN WR
5.4: Delanie Walker, TEN TE
5.5: Aaron Rodgers, GB QB
5.6: Evan Engram, NYG TE
5.7: Greg Olsen, CAR TE
5.8: Russell Wilson, SEA QB
5.9: Jimmy Graham, GB TE
5.10: Alex Collins, BAL RB
My thoughts: I could have waited on a quarterback, but with four reliable options already drafted, I think Aaron Rodgers gives me a really strong group of starters so far.
Round 6
6.1: Tom Brady, NE QB
6.2: Corey Davis, TEN WR
6.3: Mark Ingram, NO RB
6.4: Dez Bryant, FA WR
6.5: JuJu Smith-Schuster, PIT WR
6.6: Rashaad Penny, SEA RB
6.7: Chris Hogan, NE WR
6.8: Trey Burton, CHI TE
6.9: Derrius Guice, WAS RB
6.10: Deshaun Watson, HOU QB
My thoughts: I would have liked to have picked a wide receiver here to FLEX since it’s a PPR league, but it’s important not to reach for a position over best player available, and Rashaad Penny should be locked into a huge role for Seattle.
Round 7
7.1: Jamison Crowder, WAS WR
7.2: Kirk Cousins, MIN QB
7.3: Cam Newton, CAR QB
7.4: Carson Wentz, PHI QB
7.5: Marvin Jones, DET WR
7.6: Drew Brees, NO QB
7.7: Andrew Luck, IND QB
7.8: Emmanuel Sanders, DEN WR
7.9: Matthew Stafford, DET QB
7.10: Sony Michel, NE RB
My thoughts: Jones probably won’t catch 80+ passes, but I think he’s a strong value here, as he could go for 1,200 yards and double-digit scores.
Round 8
8.1: Dion Lewis, TEN RB
8.2: Royce Freeman, DEN RB
8.3: Pierre Garcon, SF WR
8.4: Duke Johnson, CLE RB
8.5: Kenyan Drake, MIA RB
8.6: Julian Edelman, NE WR
8.7: Tarik Cohen, CHI RB
8.8: Derrick Henry, TEN RB
8.9: Lamar Miller, HOU RB
8.10: Devin Funchess, CAR WR
My thoughts: Edelman would arguably be a top-40 PPR pick if not for his four-game suspension, so I’m thrilled with getting him in the eighth; he would probably slide right into the FLEX spot when he returns.
Round 9
9.1: Marquise Goodwin, SF WR
9.2 Kerryon Johnson, DET RB
9.3: Robert Woods, LAR WR
9.4: Randall Cobb, GB WR
9.5: Jay Ajayi, PHI RB
9.6: DeVante Parker, MIA WR
9.7: Jordy Nelson, OAK WR
9.8: Sterling Shepard, NYG WR
9.9: Chris Thompson, WAS RB
9.10: Ronald Jones II, TB RB
My thoughts: There were plenty of strong options available, but Jay Ajayi is a potential early-down workhorse for one of the best offenses in the league; I’d be shocked if he lasts this long in real drafts this summer.
Round 10
10.1: Tevin Coleman, ATL RB
10.2: Sammy Watkins, KC WR
10.3: Will Fuller, HOU WR
10.4: Carlos Hyde, CLE RB
10.5: Jamaal Williams, GB RB
10.6: Kyle Rudolph, MIN TE
10.7: Marlon Mack, IND RB
10.8: Marshawn Lynch, OAK RB
10.9: Isaiah Crowell, NYJ RB
10.10: Dede Westbrook, JAX WR
My thoughts: In hindsight, passing on Aaron Rodgers and getting Kirk Cousins later would have been great so I have the Minnesota passing attack, but fantasy owners need to go BPA, and it’s a dangerous game trying to play around too much.
Round 11
11.1: Kelvin Benjamin, BUF WR
11.2: Rishard Matthews, TEN WR
11.3: Jack Doyle, IND TE
11.4: George Kittle, SF TE
11.5: Nelson Agholor, PHI WR
11.6: Robby Anderson, NYJ WR
11.7: Eric Ebron, DET TE
11.8: Cooper Kupp, LAR WR
11.9: Jordan Reed, WAS TE
11.10: D.J. Moore, CAR WR
My thoughts: What’s stopping Nelson Agholor from taking another step after a breakout in 2017? Even if he just repeats what he did last year, this is a great value for the former first-round pick.
Round 12
12.1: Rex Burkhead, NE RB
12.2: Theo Riddick, DET RB
12.3: DeSean Jackson, TB WR
12.4: Josh Doctson, WAS WR
12.5: Corey Clement, PHI RB
12.6: Ty Montgomery, GB RB
12.7: Kenny Stills, MIA WR
12.8: Ben Roethlisberger, PIT QB
12.9: Philip Rivers, LAC QB
12.10: James White, NE RB
My thoughts: If Green Bay uses a three-headed committee, Ty Montgomery would likely be the main receiving option, so he’s worth a late-round flier in PPR leagues, especially since I already have Aaron Rodgers.
Round 13
13.1: Charles Clay, BUF TE
13.2: C.J. Anderson, CAR RB
13.3: Marqise Lee, JAX WR
13.4: Jameis Winston, TB QB
13.5: Aaron Jones, GB RB
13.6: Jimmy Garoppolo, SF QB
13.7: Jared Goff, LAR QB
13.8: Tyler Eifert, CIN TE
13.9: Patrick Mahomes, KC QB
13.10: Matt Ryan, ATL QB
My thoughts: Aaron Jones is usually the first running back taken on the Packers in all formats, so it’s a surprise to see him still available in the 13th round; if he takes over the backfield like some expect, this gives me insurance for Ty Montgomery.
Round 14
14.1: Cameron Brate, TB TE
14.2: Michael Gallup, DAL WR
14.3: D’Onta Foreman, HOU RB
14.4: Samaje Perine, WAS RB
14.5: Anthony Miller, CHI WR
14.6: Christian Kirk, ARI WR
14.7: Bilal Powell, NYJ RB
14.8: Devontae Booker, DEN RB
14.9: Ricky Seals-Jones, ARI TE
14.10: Doug Martin, OAK RB
My thoughts: There’s a chance that Kirk struggles early on the outside after spending a lot of time in the slot at Texas A&M, but the upside is worth it here.
Round 15
15.1: Jaguars D/ST
15.2: Vikings D/ST
15.3: Rams D/ST
15.4: Eagles D/ST
15.5: Chargers D/ST
15.6: Texans D/ST
15.7: Seahawks D/ST
15.8: Broncos D/ST
15.9: Ravens D/ST
15.10: Chiefs D/ST
My thoughts: Fantasy owners should rank their fantasy defenses and wait until Round 15 to take the best one available.
Round 16
16.1: Greg Zuerlein, LAR K
16.2: Stephen Gostkowski, NE K
16.3: Justin Tucker, BAL K
16.4: Matt Bryant, ATL K
16.5: Jake Elliott, PHI K
16.6: Mason Crosby, GB K
16.7: Wil Lutz, NO K
16.8: Matt Prater, DET K
16.9: Dan Bailey, DAL K
16.10: Harrison Butker, KC K
Final Roster
QB: Aaron Rodgers, QB
RB: Ezekiel Elliott, DAL
RB: Christian McCaffrey, CAR
WR: Adam Thielen, MIN
WR: Stefon Diggs, MIN
TE: Kyle Rudolph, MIN
FLEX: Rashaad Penny, SEA
D/ST: Chargers
K: Mason Crosby, GB
BE: Marvin Jones, DET WR
BE: Julian Edelman, NE WR
BE: Jay Ajayi, PHI RB
BE: Nelson Agholor, PHI WR
BE: Ty Montgomery, GB RB
BE: Aaron Jones, GB RB
BE: Christian Kirk, ARI WR
Zeke gon eat this year. Solid team!
Dog I can’t wait for my draft.
Jarvis Landry should go WAY higher than this. Landry > Diggs
Uh no.
Drafts look so deep this year.
I hope for a mid late pick to get Zane and someone this year.
PPR *thumbs down*
PPR is 10x better
No it isn’t. Guys like Ajayi shouldn’t go round 9-10 but he doesn’t catch passes.