This week’s fantasy football mock draft will be the biggest of the summer, as it will be for a 16-team league with full PPR scoring. The previous mocks using the FantasyPros draft simulator can be viewed at the links below:
Round 1
1.01: Christian McCaffrey, SF RB
1.02: Bijan Robinson, ATL RB
1.03: Austin Ekeler, LAC RB
1.04: Saquon Barkley, NYG RB
1.05: Jonathan Taylor, IND RB
1.06: Justin Jefferson, MIN WR
1.07: Rhamondre Stevenson, NE RB
1.08: Tony Pollard, DAL RB
1.09: Ja’Marr Chase, CIN WR
1.10: Travis Kelce, KC TE
1.11: Josh Jacobs, LV RB
1.12: Tyreek Hill, MIA WR
1.13: Aaron Jones, GB RB
1.14: Derrick Henry, TEN RB
1.15: Nick Chubb, CLE RB
1.16: Breece Hall, NYJ RB
Thoughts: I was between Chubb and Cooper Kupp, but the drop off at running back feels steeper than the one at wide receiver. Basically, getting an elite back was necessary in a 16-team league.
Round 2
2.01: Cooper Kupp, LAR WR
2.02: A.J. Brown, PHI WR
2.03: Joe Mixon, CIN RB
2.04: Najee Harris, PIT RB
2.05: Stefon Diggs, BUF WR
2.06: Mark Andrews, BAL TE
2.07: CeeDee Lamb, DAL WR
2.08: Travis Etienne Jr., JAX RB
2.09: Davante Adams, LV WR
2.10: Amon-Ra St. Brown, DET WR
2.11: Garrett Wilson, NYJ WR
2.12: Tee Higgins, CIN WR
2.13: Jaylen Waddle, MIA WR
2.14: Keenan Allen, LAC WR
2.15: Kenneth Walker III, SEA RB
2.16: Chris Olave, NO WR
Thoughts: The trio of Brown, Stefon Diggs, and CeeDee Lamb is very close, and I also considered another running back to make sure I was strong there—we’ll see how many come off the board in Round 3.
Round 3
3.01: T.J. Hockenson, MIN TE
3.02: D’Andre Swift, PHI RB
3.03: DeVonta Smith, PHI WR
3.04: Jahmyr Gibbs, DET RB
3.05: Calvin Ridley, JAX WR
3.06: DK Metcalf, SEA WR
3.07: J.K. Dobbins, BAL RB
3.08: Rachaad White, TB RB
3.09: Cam Akers, LAR RB
3.10: Patrick Mahomes, KC QB
3.11: Josh Allen, BUF QB
3.12: Kyle Pitts, ATL TE
3.13: James Conner, ARI RB
3.14: Javonte Williams, DEN RB
3.15: Jalen Hurts, PHI QB
3.16: Dameon Pierce, HOU RB
Thoughts: A stack of Hurts and A.J. Brown is dangerous enough in a 10- or 12-team league, so having them in a 16-team league could be lethal for opponents. This is close to the best start possible in this format.
Round 4
4.01: DeAndre Hopkins, FA WR
4.02: Deebo Samuel, SF WR
4.03: Chris Godwin, TB WR
4.04: Mike Evans, TB WR
4.05: Amari Cooper, CLE WR
4.06: Miles Sanders, CAR RB
4.07: Dalvin Cook, FA RB
4.08: D.J. Moore, CHI WR
4.09: Lamar Jackson, BAL QB
4.10: Christian Kirk, JAX WR
4.11: George Kittle, SF TE
4.12: Dallas Goedert, PHI TE
4.13: Drake London, ATL WR
4.14: Alexander Mattison, MIN RB
4.15: Brandon Aiyuk, SF WR
4.16: Michael Pittman Jr., IND WR
Thoughts: Samuel is determined to be a difference-maker in 2023 after he was embarrassed by what he put on tape last season, so getting him at the No. 50 overall pick might end up being a steal.
Round 5
5.01: Tyler Lockett, SEA WR
5.02: Justin Herbert, LAC QB
5.03: Jerry Jeudy, DEN WR
5.04: Joe Burrow, CIN QB
5.05: David Montgomery, DET RB
5.06: Alvin Kamara, NO RB
5.07: Darren Waller, NYG TE
5.08: Terry McLaurin, WAS WR
5.09: Jerick McKinnon, KC RB
5.10: Christian Watson, GB WR
5.11: Mike Williams, LAC WR
5.12: Isiah Pacheco, KC RB
5.13: Diontae Johnson, PIT WR
5.14: Pat Freiermuth, PIT TE
5.15: Justin Fields, CHI QB
5.16: JuJu Smith-Schuster, NE WR
Thoughts: Fields should arguably be a fourth-round pick in standard-sized leagues, and I’m not going to allow another squad to get a steal at quarterback. Now, I have an extremely valuable trade chip in a league where someone might get desperate at quarterback.
Round 6
6.01: Trevor Lawrence, JAX QB
6.02: James Cook, BUF RB
6.03: Courtland Sutton, DEN WR
6.04: Dak Prescott, DAL QB
6.05: Brian Robinson Jr., WAS RB
6.06: Marquise Brown, ARI WR
6.07: Treylon Burks, TEN WR
6.08: Deshaun Watson, CLE QB
6.09: Jaxon Smith-Njigba, SEA WR
6.10: Jordan Addison, MIN WR
6.11: Khalil Herbert, CHI RB
6.12: Rashod Bateman, BAL WR
6.13: Jahan Dotson, WAS WR
6.14: David Njoku, CLE TE
6.15: Evan Engram, JAX TE
6.16: AJ Dillon, GB RB
Thoughts: There are a few running backs I considered here, but Cook gets the nod with full PPR scoring. As a rookie, Cook rushed 89 times for 507 yards (5.7 YPC) and two touchdowns, and he should see a nice uptick both in terms of carries and receiving output.
Round 7
7.01: Antonio Gibson, WAS RB
7.02: George Pickens, PIT WR
7.03: Daniel Jones, NYG QB
7.04: Brandin Cooks, DAL WR
7.05: Jamaal Williams, NO RB
7.06: Tua Tagovailoa, MIA QB
7.07: Kirk Cousins, MIN QB
7.08: Kadarius Toney, KC WR
7.09: Zay Flowers, BAL WR
7.10: Rashaad Penny, PHI RB
7.11: Quentin Johnston, LAC WR
7.12: Geno Smith, SEA QB
7.13: Darnell Mooney, CHI WR
7.14: Aaron Rodgers, NYJ QB
7.15: Damien Harris, BUF RB
7.16: Jakobi Meyers, LV WR
Thoughts: Buffalo’s backfield now makes up the RB2/RB3 slots on the roster, and I think both Harris and Cook can have standalone value based on how good the offense should be. The touchdown upside for Harris in particular makes him a solid FLEX.
Round 8
8.01: Jameson Williams, DET WR
8.02: Michael Thomas, NO WR
8.03: Romeo Doubs, GB WR
8.04: Gabe Davis, BUF WR
8.05: Samaje Perine, DEN RB
8.06: Elijah Mitchell, SF RB
8.07: Jeff Wilson Jr., MIA RB
8.08: Allen Lazard, NYJ WR
8.09: Elijah Moore, CLE WR
8.10: Kendre Miller, NO RB
8.11: Tyler Allgeier, ATL RB
8.12: Devin Singletary, HOU RB
8.13: Rondale Moore, ARI WR
8.14: Zach Charbonnet, SEA RB
8.15: Alec Pierce, IND WR
8.16: Kenneth Gainwell, PHI RB
Thoughts: Thomas simply staying healthy would make him a home-run value based on his production when on the field, and I love the trio of him, A.J. Brown, and Deebo Samuel.
Round 9
9.01: Zay Jones, JAX WR
9.02: Adam Thielen, CAR WR
9.03: Jaylen Warren, PIT RB
9.04: Nico Collins, HOU WR
9.05: Tyquan Thornton, NE WR
9.06: Raheem Mostert, MIA RB
9.07: Devon Achane, MIA RB
9.08: Tyler Boyd, CIN WR
9.09: Donovan Peoples-Jones, CLE WR
9.10: D’Onta Foreman, CHI RB
9.11: Odell Beckham Jr., BAL WR
9.12: Cordarrelle Patterson, ATL RB
9.13: Hunter Renfrow, LV WR
9.14: Skyy Moore, KC WR
9.15: Greg Dulcich, DEN TE
9.16: DJ Chark Jr., CAR WR
Thoughts: The stock for Dulcich should climb in the coming weeks, as he’s set to be featured in Sean Payton’s offense and was recently talked up by Denver’s new head coach.
Round 10
10.01: K.J. Osborn, MIN WR
10.02: Roschon Johnson, CHI RB
10.03: Kareem Hunt, FA RB
10.04: Ezekiel Elliott, FA RB
10.05: Chuba Hubbard, CAR RB
10.06: Leonard Fournette, FA RB
10.07: Michael Gallup, DAL WR
10.08: Chase Claypool, CHI WR
10.09: Isaiah Hodgins, NYG WR
10.10: John Metchie III, HOU WR
10.11: Clyde Edwards-Helaire, KC RB
10.12: Jerome Ford, CLE RB
10.13: Wan’Dale Robinson, NYG WR
10.14: Joshua Palmer, LAC WR
10.15: Tank Bigsby, JAX RB
10.16: Michael Carter, NYJ RB
Thoughts: Bears head coach Matt Eberflus said that protecting the quarterback is the most important factor for a running back, and Johnson—despite being a rookie—is an excellent pass blocker. He’s another option that should only rise as we get deeper into the summer.
Round 11
11.01: Eagles D/ST
11.02: 49ers D/ST
11.03: Bills D/ST
11.04: Dalton Schultz, HOU TE
11.05: Cowboys D/ST
11.06: Patriots D/ST
11.07: Tyjae Spears, TEN RB
11.08: Jalin Hyatt, NYG WR
11.09: Dalton Kincaid, BUF TE
11.10: Jets D/ST
11.11: Ravens D/ST
11.12: Broncos D/ST
11.13: Van Jefferson, LAR WR
11.14: Curtis Samuel, WAS WR
11.15: Allen Robinson II, PIT WR
11.16: Cole Kmet, CHI TE
Thoughts: Wide receiver is thin at this point in the draft, but Robinson should have a quality role for an offense that is expected to take a leap in Kenny Pickett’s second season.
Round 12
12.01: Chase Brown, CIN RB
12.02: Tim Patrick, DEN WR
12.03: Russell Wilson, DEN QB
12.04: Zach Ertz, ARI TE
12.05: Rashid Shaheed, NO WR
12.06: Darius Slayton, NYG WR
12.07: Gus Edwards, BAL RB
12.08: Keaontay Ingram, ARI RB
12.09: Chigoziem Okonkwo, TEN TE
12.10: Anthony Richardson, IND QB
12.11: Robert Woods, HOU WR
12.12: Marquez Valdes-Scantling, KC WR
12.13: Zamir White, LV RB
12.14: Chase Edmonds, TB RB
12.15: Josh Downs, IND WR
12.16: Parris Campbell, NYG WR
Thoughts: Depth at wide receiver will obviously be weaker in a 16-team league, but I still wanted to add at least one more option at the position over the final few rounds. Patrick could be a bigger part of the Denver offense than many are projecting.
Round 13
13.01: Joshua Kelley, LAC RB
13.02: Sam LaPorta, DET TE
13.03: Tyler Higbee, LAR TE
13.04: Pierre Strong Jr., NE RB
13.05: Jared Goff, DET QB
13.06: Matthew Stafford, LAR QB
13.07: Jayden Reed, GB WR
13.08: Cardinals D/ST
13.09: Taysom Hill, NO TE
13.10: DeVante Parker, NE WR
13.11: James Robinson, FA RB
13.12: Derek Carr, NO QB
13.13: Dawson Knox, BUF TE
13.14: Gerald Everett, LAC TE
13.15: Rashee Rice, KC WR
13.16: Evan Hull, IND RB
Thoughts: I have three veteran wideouts on the bench right now, so adding an upside rookie like Rice makes sense. The second-rounder have a very well-rounded skillset to make plays for Patrick Mahomes.
Round 14
14.01: Zach Evans, LAR RB
14.02: Kyren Williams, LAR RB
14.03: Nyheim Hines, BUF RB
14.04: Isaiah Spiller, LAC RB
14.05: Jordan Mason, SF RB
14.06: Mecole Hardman, NYJ WR
14.07: D’Ernest Johnson, JAX RB
14.08: Sony Michel, FA RB
14.09: J.J. Taylor, NE RB
14.10: Juwan Johnson, NO TE
14.11: Zonovan Knight, NYJ RB
14.12: Jordan Love, GB QB
14.13: Tyler Badie, DEN RB
14.14: Kenny Pickett, PIT QB
14.15: Zack Moss, IND RB
14.16: C.J. Stroud, HOU QB
Thoughts: Williams is the perfect late-round dart throw in a 16-team league, and he gets a boost in full PPR formats. Last year, the then-rookie was primed for a sizable role before suffering a high-ankle sprain in the opener.
Round 15
15.01: Brock Purdy, SF QB
15.02: Bryce Young, CAR QB
15.03: Jonathan Mingo, CAR WR
15.04: Justin Tucker, BAL K
15.05: Irv Smith Jr., CIN TE
15.06: Trey McBride, ARI TE
15.07: Chiefs D/ST
15.08: Israel Abanikanda, NYJ RB
15.09: Tyler Bass, BUF K
15.10: JaMycal Hasty, JAX RB
15.11: Boston Scott, PHI RB
15.12: Russell Gage, TB WR
15.13: Buccaneers D/ST
15.14: Daniel Carlson, LV K
15.15: Dolphins D/ST
15.16: Harrison Butker, KC K
Round 16
16.01: Bengals D/ST
16.02: Evan McPherson
16.03: Saints D/ST
16.04: Matt Gay, IND K
16.05: Younghoe Koo, ATL K
16.06: Jason Sanders, MIA K
16.07: Brandon McManus, JAX K
16.08: Steelers D/ST
16.09: Mason Crosby, FA K
16.10: Jason Myers, SEA K
16.11: Jake Elliott, PHI K
16.12: Nick Folk, NE K
16.13: Commanders D/ST
16.14: Graham Gano, NYG K
16.15: Matt Prater, ARI K
16.16: Greg Joseph, MIN K
Final Roster
QB: Jalen Hurts, PHI
RB: Nick Chubb, CLE
RB: James Cook, BUF
WR: A.J. Brown, PHI
WR: Deebo Samuel, SF
TE: Greg Dulcich, DEN
FLEX: Damien Harris, BUF RB
D/ST: Dolphins
K: Evan McPherson, CIN
BE: Justin Fields, CHI QB
BE: Michael Thomas, NO WR
BE: Roschon Johnson, CHI RB
BE: Allen Robinson II, PIT WR
BE: Tim Patrick, DEN WR
BE: Rashee Rice, KC WR
BE: Kyren Williams, LAR RB