This week’s fantasy football mock draft is for a 10-team league with full PPR scoring using the FantasyPros draft simulator. The first fantasy mock of the year (12-team, 0.5 PPR) can be viewed here.
Round 1
1. Christian McCaffrey, SF RB
2. Austin Ekeler, LAC RB
3. Bijan Robinson, ATL RB
4. Saquon Barkley, NYG RB
5. Nick Chubb, CLE RB
6. Jonathan Taylor, IND RB
7. Tony Pollard, DAL RB
8. Justin Jefferson, MIN WR
9. Cooper Kupp, LAR WR
10. Josh Jacobs, LV RB
Thoughts: The picks going how they did for a full PPR league is a surprise, as Justin Jefferson and Kupp both fell to the end of the round. I’ll gladly take a guy that had a 145/1,947/16 line a couple of years ago and was great to begin 2022 before getting injured.
Round 2
2.01: Travis Kelce, KC TE
2.02: Ja’Marr Chase, CIN WR
2.03: Tyreek Hill, MIA WR
2.04: Rhamondre Stevenson, NE RB
2.05: Stefon Diggs, BUF WR
2.06: Garrett Wilson, NYJ WR
2.07: Breece Hall, NYJ RB
2.08: Najee Harris, PIT RB
2.09: Travis Etienne Jr., JAX RB
2.10: Kenneth Walker III, SEA RB
Thoughts: Starting a draft with Kupp and Chase could make this lineup a nightmare for opponents considering the floor and ceiling of both players. The key will be hitting on running backs—but this is not a designed “Zero RB” strategy.
Round 3
3.01: Davante Adams, LV WR
3.02: CeeDee Lamb, DAL WR
3.03: A.J. Brown, PHI WR
3.04: Amon-Ra St. Brown, DET WR
3.05: Mark Andrews, BAL TE
3.06: Derrick Henry, TEN RB
3.07: Jaylen Waddle, MIA WR
3.08: DeVonta Smith, PHI WR
3.09: Aaron Jones, GB RB
3.10: T.J. Hockenson, MIN TE
Thoughts: Derrick Henry lasting a few more picks would have been a dream, but Jones was my likely target here and should have another productive season as a pass-catcher with Jordan Love under center. The 28-year-old has 11 receiving touchdowns over the past two seasons.
Round 4
4.01: Tee Higgins, CIN WR
4.02: Deebo Samuel, SF WR
4.03: Jalen Hurts, PHI QB
4.04: DeAndre Hopkins, ARI WR
4.05: Chris Olave, NO WR
4.06: Rachaad White, TB RB
4.07: DK Metcalf, SEA WR
4.08: Amari Cooper, CLE WR
4.09: Keenan Allen, LAC WR
4.10: Javonte Williams, DEN RB
Thoughts: I nearly went quarterback here, but adding Samuel to create a dominant trio with Kupp and Chase was too appealing to pass up. Deebo’s efficiency should climb back up after dealing with injuries in 2022.
Round 5
5.01: Josh Allen, BUF QB
5.02: Dalvin Cook, MIN RB
5.03: Dameon Pierce, HOU RB
5.04: Patrick Mahomes, KC QB
5.05: Chris Godwin, TB WR
5.06: Jahmyr Gibbs, DET RB
5.07: Joe Mixon, CIN RB
5.08: D’Andre Swift, DET RB
5.09: Alvin Kamara, NO RB
5.10: J.K. Dobbins, BAL RB
Thoughts: While this is a perhaps a couple of rounds earlier than I’d typically take Kamara considering he faces a suspension, it’s probably unlikely that he’ll last until my next set of picks. If the team gets into the fantasy playoffs, this lineup could be a powerhouse.
Round 6
6.01: Michael Pittman Jr., IND WR
6.02: Miles Sanders, CAR RB
6.03: Dallas Goedert, PHI TE
6.04: Lamar Jackson, BAL QB
6.05: George Kittle, SF TE
6.06: Calvin Ridley, JAX WR
6.07: Drake London, ATL WR
6.08: Joe Burrow, CIN QB
6.09: Kyle Pitts, ATL TE
6.10: Mike Evans, TB WR
Thoughts: Sanders is primed for a three-down role with the Panthers, and he’ll be a solid RB2 for as long as Kamara is out. I might look to grab both a quarterback and tight end at the next set of picks depending on who is available.
Round 7
7.01: D.J. Moore, CHI WR
7.02: Justin Fields, CHI QB
7.03: Tyler Lockett, SEA WR
7.04: Jerry Jeudy, DEN WR
7.05: Justin Herbert, LAC QB
7.06: Christian Kirk, JAX WR
7.07: Brandon Aiyuk, SF WR
7.08: Cam Akers, LAR RB
7.09: Terry McLaurin, WAS WR
7.10: Trevor Lawrence, JAX QB
Thoughts: Looking back a round, I probably should have just taken Lamar Jackson, Justin Fields, or Joe Burrow, but McLaurin still being on the board made him the pick as crazy WR4 option here. Trevor Lawrence and Mike Williams—the next two picks—were considered, too.
Round 8
8.01: Mike Williams, LAC WR
8.02: David Montgomery, DET RB
8.03: James Conner, ARI RB
8.04: JuJu Smith-Schuster, NE WR
8.05: Diontae Johnson, PIT RB
8.06: Isiah Pacheco, KC RB
8.07: Christian Watson, GB WR
8.08: Marquise Brown, ARI WR
8.09: Treylon Burks, TEN WR
8.10: George Pickens, PIT WR
Thoughts: At this point, I’m just stacking up on running backs and wide receivers, as you can always wait at quarterback and tight end if you don’t like the value. Montgomery has high touchdown upside in Detroit’s offense.
Round 9
9.01: Michael Thomas, NO WR
9.02: Jahan Dotson, WAS WR
9.03: Courtland Sutton, DEN WR
9.04: Kadarius Toney, KC WR
9.05: James Cook, BUF RB
9.06: Alexander Mattison, MIN RB
9.07: Brandin Cooks, DAL WR
9.08: Khalil Herbert, CHI RB
9.09: AJ Dillon, GB RB
9.10: Brian Robinson Jr., WAS RB
Thoughts: I like the idea of pairing Dillon with Aaron Jones, and Green Bay’s No. 2 back carries standalone value in addition to being a top handcuff. Look for both to be leaned on with Aaron Rodgers gone.
Round 10
10.01: Jakobi Meyers, LV WR
10.02: Darren Waller, NYG TE
10.03: Antonio Gibson, WAS RB
10.04: Jordan Addison, MIN WR
10.05: Evan Engram, JAX TE
10.06: Jaxon Smith-Njigba, SEA WR
10.07: Rashod Bateman, BAL WR
10.08: Damien Harris, BUF RB
10.09: Rashaad Penny, PHI RB
10.10: Rondale Moore, ARI WR
Thoughts: Waller was in consideration for each of the past three rounds, so I’m thrilled to see him still available. The former Raiders star will essentially be the No. 1 wideout in Brian Daboll’s offense.
Round 11
11.01: Nico Collins, HOU WR
11.02: Gabe Davis, BUF WR
11.03: Allen Lazard, NYJ WR
11.04: Elijah Moore, CLE WR
11.05: Jamaal Williams, NO RB
11.06: Adam Thielen, CAR WR
11.07: Jerick McKinnon, KC RB
11.08: Quentin Johnston, LAC WR
11.09: Samaje Perine, DEN RB
11.10: Tyler Allgeier, ATL RB
Thoughts: Perine has seen his stock take a dip on the news of optimism about Javonte Williams’ recovery from a torn ACL, but there is no doubt that he’ll have a quality role in Sean Payton’s offense—one that can make stars out of running backs.
Round 12
12.01: Darnell Mooney, CHI WR
12.02: Odell Beckham Jr., BAL WR
12.03: Pat Freiermuth, PIT TE
12.04: Jameson Williams, DET WR
12.05: Raheem Mostert, MIA RB
12.06: Zay Flowers, BAL WR
12.07: Skyy Moore, KC WR
12.08: Zay Jones, JAX WR
12.09: David Njoku, CLE TE
12.10: Wan’Dale Robinson, NYG WR
Thoughts: There are still a handful of quarterbacks that I feel good about, so grabbing one (or two) will wait until my final set of position-player selections. Instead, Beckham is a terrific value as he remains shockingly low with a consensus ranking of WR69 in full PPR leagues.
Round 13
13.01: Greg Dulcich, DEN TE
13.02: Dak Prescott, DAL QB
13.03: Dalton Schultz, HOU TE
13.04: Chigoziem Okonkwo, TEN TE
13.05: Deshaun Watson, CLE QB
13.06: Tua Tagovailoa, MIA QB
13.07: Gerald Everett, LAC TE
13.08: Elijah Mitchell, SF RB
13.09: Daniel Jones, NYG QB
13.10: Kenneth Gainwell, PHI RB
Thoughts: Jones finished as the overall QB7 last year while throwing just 15 touchdown passes and lacking weaponry on the outside, so he’s a great late-round target—particularly paired with Darren Waller as my QB-TE combination.
Round 14
14.01: Aaron Rodgers, NYJ QB
14.02: Jared Goff, DET QB
14.03: Kirk Cousins, MIN QB
14.04: Zach Charbonnet, SEA RB
14.05: Geno Smith, SEA QB
14.06: Devon Achane, MIA RB
14.07: Jaylen Warren, PIT RB
14.08: Ezekiel Elliott, DAL RB
14.09: Devin Singletary, HOU RB
14.10: D’Onta Foreman, CHI RB
Thoughts: Goff also finished as a QB1 in 2022, and I’ll be able to mix-and-match him and Jones to hopefully create high weekly outputs at the position. Zach Charbonnet, Devon Achane, and Ezekiel Elliott were other options considered.
Round 15
15.01: 49ers D/ST
15.02: Bills D/ST
15.03: Patriots D/ST
15.04: Cowboys D/ST
15.05: Buccaneers D/ST
15.06: Eagles D/ST
15.07: Saints D/ST
15.08: Justin Tucker, BAL K
15.09: Jets D/ST
15.10: Broncos D/ST
Round 16
16.01: Daniel Carlson, LV K
16.02: Tyler Bass, BUF K
16.03: Ravens D/ST
16.04: Jason Myers, SEA K
16.05: Harrison Butker, KC K
16.06: Tyler Davis, FA K
16.07: Evan McPherson, CIN K
16.08: Nick Folk, NE K
16.09: Younghoe Koo, ATL K
16.10: Jason Sanders, MIA K
Final Roster
QB: Daniel Jones, NYG
RB: Aaron Jones, GB
RB: Alvin Kamara, NO
WR: Cooper Kupp, LAR
WR: Ja’Marr Chase, CIN
TE: Darren Waller, NYG
FLEX: Deebo Samuel, SF WR
D/ST: Jets
K: Tyler Bass, BUF
BE: Miles Sanders, CAR RB
BE: Terry McLaurin, WAS WR
BE: David Montgomery, DET RB
BE: AJ Dillon, GB RB
BE: Samaje Perine, DEN RB
BE: Odell Beckham Jr., BAL WR
BE: Jared Goff, DET QB