Our fifth fantasy football mock draft of the year is for a 12-team Superflex league with 0.5 scoring. All previous mocks using the FantasyPros draft simulator can be viewed at the links below:
Round 1
1.01: Patrick Mahomes, KC QB
1.02: Christian McCaffrey, SF RB
1.03: Austin Ekeler, LAC RB
1.04: Ja’Marr Chase, CIN WR
1.05: Josh Allen, BUF QB
1.06: Jalen Hurts, PHI QB
1.07: Justin Jefferson, MIN WR
1.08: Travis Kelce, KC TE
1.09: Bijan Robinson, ATL RB
1.10: Derrick Henry, TEN RB
1.11: Cooper Kupp, LAR WR
1.12: Lamar Jackson, BAL QB
Thoughts: I wanted to come out of this round with one of the four top passers, and Hurts is arguably the best of them despite going behind Mahomes and Allen. The bigger decision will be when to take the second signal-caller.
Round 2
2.01: Jonathan Taylor, IND RB
2.02: Tyreek Hill, MIA WR
2.03: Nick Chubb, CLE RB
2.04: Saquon Barkley, NYG RB
2.05: Stefon Diggs, BUF WR
2.06: Tony Pollard, DAL RB
2.07: A.J. Brown, PHI WR
2.08: Joe Burrow, CIN QB
2.09: Trevor Lawrence, JAX QB
2.10: Josh Jacobs, LV RB
2.11: Justin Fields, CHI QB
2.12: Rhamondre Stevenson, NE RB
Thoughts: Joe Burrow and Justin Fields were both given heavy consideration, but I went for the Eagles stack and am hoping another Tier 2 quarterback is available next round—though Justin Herbert appears to be the only one left if he doesn’t go over the next five picks.
Round 3
3.01: CeeDee Lamb, DAL WR
3.02: Davante Adams, LV WR
3.03: Justin Herbert, LAC QB
3.04: Aaron Jones, GB RB
3.05: Garrett Wilson, NYJ WR
3.06: Najee Harris, PIT RB
3.07: Breece Hall, NYJ RB
3.08: Deshaun Watson, CLE QB
3.09: Mark Andrews, BAL TE
3.10: Anthony Richardson, IND QB
3.11: Kirk Cousins, MIN QB
3.12: Ken Walker III, SEA RB
Thoughts: Herbert ended up not being available, so Harris was my preferred option as a better value than the next quarterback I could have taken. If you know how to evaluate the position, waiting can still lead to a hit at the QB2 spot.
Round 4
4.01: Dak Prescott, DAL QB
4.02: Miles Sanders, CAR RB
4.03: Jared Goff, DET QB
4.04: Amon-Ra St. Brown, DET WR
4.05: Joe Mixon, CIN RB
4.06: Jaylen Waddle, MIA WR
4.07: Tua Tagovailoa, MIA QB
4.08: Travis Etienne Jr., JAX RB
4.09: Chris Olave, NO WR
4.10: Daniel Jones, NYG QB
4.11: Tee Higgins, CIN WR
4.12: DeVonta Smith, PHI WR
Thoughts: Tagovailoa being available as the No. 14 quarterback off the board made him too good of a value to pass up, and I could always grab a third passer if it makes sense (especially with him and Hurts having the same bye week). Last season, Tua led the NFL in yards per attempt and yards per completion.
Round 5
5.01: Geno Smith, SEA QB
5.02: T.J. Hockenson, MIN TE
5.03: DK Metcalf, SEA WR
5.04: Aaron Rodgers, NYJ QB
5.05: Dalvin Cook, FA RB
5.06: Deebo Samuel, SF WR
5.07: Russell Wilson, DEN QB
5.08: Jahmyr Gibbs, DET RB
5.09: Amari Cooper, CLE WR
5.10: Jerry Jeudy, DEN WR
5.11: J.K. Dobbins, BAL RB
5.12: Keenan Allen, LAC WR
Thoughts: I’ve taken Samuel in three mock drafts already this summer, and I missed out on him by a pick in another. Most are too low on a guy that had an All-Pro season in 2021 and was not good enough—by his own admission—last year.
Round 6
6.01: D.J. Moore, CHI WR
6.02: Dameon Pierce, HOU RB
6.03: Kyle Pitts, ATL TE
6.04: Derek Carr, NO QB
6.05: Christian Watson, GB WR
6.06: Matthew Stafford, LAR QB
6.07: Cam Akers, LAR RB
6.08: Tyler Lockett, SEA WR
6.09: David Montgomery, DET RB
6.10: Calvin Ridley, JAX WR
6.11: Jordan Love, GB QB
6.12: Rachaad White, TB RB
Thoughts: If the words of Sean McVay are to be trusted, it sounds like Akers will be featured this season—calling him a “central figure” in the offense and “a stud.” And I’m not worried about another guy with a Week 10 bye.
Round 7
7.01: Chris Godwin, TB WR
7.02: James Conner, ARI RB
7.03: DeAndre Hopkins, FA WR
7.04: Christian Kirk, JAX WR
7.05: Alexander Mattison, MIN RB
7.06: George Kittle, SF TE
7.07: Terry McLaurin, WAS WR
7.08: Kyler Murray, ARI QB
7.09: Kenny Pickett, PIT QB
7.10: Gabe Davis, BUF WR
7.11: D’Andre Swift, PHI RB
7.12: Mike Williams, LAC WR
Thoughts: Kyler Murray was a quarterback I had my sights set on if he was available in a couple of rounds, as he could be a tremendous trade chip. For this round, Kittle got the edge to pair with Deebo Samuel as a big chunk of the San Francisco offense.
Round 8
8.01: Drake London, ATL WR
8.02: Mike Evans, TB WR
8.03: Kadarius Toney, KC WR
8.04: Brandon Aiyuk, SF WR
8.05: James Cook, BUF RB
8.06: Michael Pittman Jr., IND WR
8.07: Alvin Kamara, NO RB
8.08: Javonte Williams, DEN RB
8.09: Diontae Johnson, PIT WR
8.10: Isiah Pacheco, KC RB
8.11: Marquise Brown, ARI WR
8.12: Treylon Burks, TEN WR
Thoughts: An expected suspension for Kamara has yet to be handed down, so he could be the steal of the year if he somehow avoids missed time. Under the assumption he won’t be available to start the season, Kamara still pairs nicely with Cam Akers alongside Najee Harris.
Round 9
9.01: Jahan Dotson, WAS WR
9.02: Brian Robinson Jr., WAS RB
9.03: George Pickens, PIT WR
9.04: Jordan Addison, MIN WR
9.05: Courtland Sutton, DEN WR
9.06: Rashaad Penny, PHI RB
9.07: Brandin Cooks, DAL WR
9.08: Jaxon Smith-Njigba, SEA WR
9.09: 49ers D/ST
9.10: Samaje Perine, DEN RB
9.11: Khalil Herbert, CHI RB
9.12: Rashod Bateman, BAL WR
Thoughts: Seeing Dallas Goedert and Darren Waller both still on the board makes me regret selecting Kittle in Round 7, but I feel good about strengthening running back while also enhancing my Eagles stack. Penny has terrific upside when on the field.
Round 10
10.01: Jakobi Meyers, LV WR
10.02: JuJu Smith-Schuster, NE WR
10.03: Odell Beckham Jr., BAL WR
10.04: Bryce Young, CAR QB
10.05: Antonio Gibson, WAS RB
10.06: Dallas Goedert, PHI TE
10.07: Michael Thomas, NO WR
10.08: Jameson Williams, DET WR
10.09: Darren Waller, NYG TE
10.10: Quentin Johnston, LAC WR
10.11: C.J. Stroud, HOU QB
10.12: AJ Dillon, GB RB
Thoughts: While I’m taking some big swings on injury risks with back-to-back picks, Thomas has more standalone upside than anyone else available at wide receiver this late into the draft. His ADP should rise in the coming weeks.
Round 11
11.01: Elijah Moore, CLE WR
11.02: Jamaal Williams, NO RB
11.03: DJ Chark Jr., CAR WR
11.04: Jerick McKinnon, KC RB
11.05: Zay Flowers, BAL WR
11.06: Mac Jones, NE QB
11.07: Damien Harris, BUF RB
11.08: Bills D/ST
11.09: Elijah Mitchell, SF RB
11.10: Eagles D/ST
11.11: Darnell Mooney, CHI WR
11.12: Zay Jones, JAX WR
Thoughts: I considered going with Brock Purdy because Samuel and Kittle are on the roster, but Jones is primed for a big year in a new system—and DeAndre Hopkins is still out there as an option to further boost the New England passing attack.
Round 12
12.01: Rondale Moore, ARI WR
12.02: Tyler Allgeier, ATL RB
12.03: Brock Purdy, SF QB
12.04: Allen Lazard, NYJ WR
12.05: Trey Lance, SF QB
12.06: Cowboys D/ST
12.07: Zach Charbonnet, SEA RB
12.08: Dalton Schultz, HOU TE
12.09: Kendre Miller, NO RB
12.10: Tyler Boyd, CIN WR
12.11: Nico Collins, HOU WR
12.12: Evan Engram, JAX TE
Thoughts: Superflex settings will make it unlikely that a non-quarterback starts in the FLEX, but Charbonnet gives me an upside rookie runner to pair with Kamara and Penny on the bench. If the value is there, I’ll probably go with a couple of wideouts to finish off the non-D/ST/kicker picks.
Round 13
13.01: Jeff Wilson Jr., MIA RB
13.02: Devin Singletary, HOU RB
13.03: Pat Freiermuth, PIT TE
13.04: Jimmy Garoppolo, LV QB
13.05: D’Onta Foreman, CHI RB
13.06: Michael Gallup, DAL WR
13.07: Sam Howell, WAS QB
13.08: Skyy Moore, KC WR
13.09: Gus Edwards, BAL RB
13.10: Tank Bigsby, JAX RB
13.11: David Njoku, CLE TE
13.12: Greg Dulcich, DEN TE
Thoughts: Gallup is the perfect depth option at wide receiver with top-30 upside and the touchdown potential to pay off in any given week. Despite talk of more balance for Dallas, they should still throw plenty in 2023.
Round 14
14.01: Ezekiel Elliott, FA RB
14.02: Jets D/ST
14.03: Leonard Fournette, FA RB
14.04: Raheem Mostert, MIA RB
14.05: De’Von Achane, MIA RB
14.06: Jaylen Warren, PIT RB
14.07: DeVante Parker, NE WR
14.08: Cole Kmet, CHI TE
14.09: Roschon Johnson, CHI RB
14.10: Kenneth Gainwell, PHI RB
14.11: Adam Thielen, CAR WR
14.12: Chuba Hubbard, CAR RB
Thoughts: The Patriots signed Parker to a three-year, $33-million extension this week, and they clearly feel he will contribute in a big way under Bill O’Brien. Last year, Mac Jones clearly had a desire to push the ball to Parker on the perimeter despite general offensive struggles.
Round 15
15.01: Patriots D/ST
15.02: Justin Tucker, BAL K
15.03: Broncos D/ST
15.04: Chiefs D/ST
15.05: Ravens D/ST
15.06: Steelers D/ST
15.07: Cordarrelle Patterson, ATL RB
15.08: Desmond Ridder, ATL QB
15.09: Ryan Tannehill, TEN QB
15.10: Donovan Peoples-Jones, CLE WR
15.11: Baker Mayfield, TB QB
15.12: Daniel Carlson, LV K
Round 16
16.01: Bengals D/ST
16.02: Tyler Bass, BUF K
16.03: Harrison Butker, KC K
16.04: Evan McPherson, CIN K
16.05: Younghoe Koo, ATL K
16.06: Jason Sanders, MIA K
16.07: Jake Elliott, PHI K
16.08: Nick Folk, NE K
16.09: Jason Myers, SEA K
16.10: Brandon McManus, JAX K
16.11: Saints D/ST
16.12: Matt Gay, IND K
Final Roster
QB: Jalen Hurts, PHI
RB: Najee Harris, PIT
RB: Cam Akers, LAR
WR: A.J. Brown, PHI
WR: Deebo Samuel, SF
TE: George Kittle, SF
FLEX: Tua Tagovailoa, MIA QB
D/ST: Steelers
K: Jake Elliott, PHI
BE: Alvin Kamara, NO RB
BE: Rashaad Penny, PHI RB
BE: Michael Thomas, NO WR
BE: Mac Jones, NE QB
BE: Zach Charbonnet, SEA RB
BE: Michael Gallup, DAL WR
BE: DeVante Parker, NE WR