The first fantasy football mock draft of August is a big one: A dynasty startup draft. It’s a 25-round draft, and the starting lineup format here is 1 QB, 2 RB, 3 WR, 1 TE, 1 FLEX, and 1 Superflex. Previous mocks can be viewed at the links below:

Round 1

1.01: Josh Allen, BUF QB

1.02: Patrick Mahomes, KC QB

1.03: Jalen Hurts, PHI QB

1.04: Lamar Jackson, BAL QB

1.05: C.J. Stroud, HOU QB

1.06: Justin Jefferson, MIN WR

1.07: Joe Burrow, CIN QB

1.08: Caleb Williams, CHI QB

1.09: CeeDee Lamb, DAL WR

1.10: Ja’Marr Chase, CIN WR

1.11: Anthony Richardson, IND QB

1.12: Kyler Murray, ARI QB

Round 2

2.01: Justin Herbert, LAC QB

2.02: Bijan Robinson, ATL RB

2.03: Amon-Ra St. Brown, DET WR

2.04: Breece Hall, NYJ RB

2.05: Jayden Daniels, WAS QB

2.06: Garrett Wilson, NYJ WR

2.07: Jahmyr Gibbs, DET RB

2.08: Jordan Love, GB QB

2.09: Dak Prescott, DAL QB

2.10: Marvin Harrison Jr., ARI WR

2.11: Puka Nacua, LAR WR

2.12: Malik Nabers, NYG WR

Round 3

3.01: A.J. Brown, PHI WR

3.02: Trevor Lawrence, JAX QB

3.03: Christian McCaffrey, SF RB

3.04: Jonathan Taylor, IND RB

3.05: Jaylen Waddle, MIA WR

3.06: Travis Etienne Jr., JAX RB

3.07: Brock Purdy, SF QB

3.08: Kenneth Walker III, SEA RB

3.09: Sam LaPorta, DET TE

3.10: Tyreek Hill, MIA WR

3.11: Kyren Williams, LAR RB

3.12: De’Von Achane, MIA RB

Round 4

4.01: Chris Olave, NO WR

4.02: Mark Andrews, BAL TE

4.03: Drake Maye, NE QB

4.04: Drake London, ATL WR

4.05: Saquon Barkley, PHI RB

4.06: Trey McBride, ARI TE

4.07: DeVonta Smith, PHI WR

4.08: Brandon Aiyuk, SF WR

4.09: James Cook, BUF RB

4.10: DK Metcalf, SEA WR

4.11: Nico Collins, HOU WR

4.12: DJ Moore, CHI WR

Round 5

5.01: Rachaad White, TB RB

5.02: Isiah Pacheco, KC RB

5.03: Michael Pittman Jr., IND WR

5.04: George Kittle, SF TE

5.05: David Montgomery, DET RB

5.06: Dalton Kincaid, BUF TE

5.07: Josh Jacobs, GB RB

5.08: Tee Higgins, CIN WR

5.09: Zay Flowers, BAL WR

5.10: D’Andre Swift, CHI RB

5.11: Jordan Addison, MIN WR

5.12: Davante Adams, LV WR

Rounds 1-5 Thoughts: Quarterbacks unsurprisingly went off the board with the top five picks, and Anthony Richardson was in consideration to start my draft at No. 6. However, the 25-year-old Justin Jefferson is obviously an awesome asset. From there, some of the non-QB values were standing out, including being able to grab Jahmyr Gibbs in the second round. The first five picks give a fantastic blend of youth and the ability to compete for a title in 2024—if we can get the quarterback situation sorted out.

Round 6

6.01: Deebo Samuel, SF WR

6.02: Rome Odunze, WAS WR

6.03: J.J. McCarthy, MIN QB

6.04: Jared Goff, DET QB

6.05: Xavier Worthy, KC WR

6.06: Jaxon Smith-Njigba, SEA WR

6.07: Bo Nix, DEN QB

6.08: Kyle Pitts, ATL TE

6.09: George Pickens, PIT WR

6.10: Tank Dell, HOU WR

6.11: Brock Bowers, LV TE

6.12: Mike Evans, TB WR

Round 7

7.01: Deshaun Watson, CLE QB

7.02: Rashee Rice, KC WR

7.03: Jonathon Brooks, CAR RB

7.04: Travis Kelce, KC TE

7.05: Christian Watson, GB WR

7.06: Derrick Henry, BAL RB

7.07: Jayden Reed, GB WR

7.08: Rhamondre Stevenson, NE RB

7.09: Joe Mixon, HOU RB

7.10: Brian Thomas Jr., JAX WR

7.11: Jaylen Warren, PIT RB

7.12: Cooper Kupp, LAR WR

Round 8

8.01: Alvin Kamara, NO RB

8.02: Tyjae Spears, TEN RB

8.03: T.J. Hockenson, MIN TE

8.04: Ladd McConkey, LAC WR

8.05: Stefon Diggs, HOU WR

8.06: Keon Coleman, BUF WR

8.07: Bryce Young, CAR QB

8.08: Jake Ferguson, DAL TE

8.09: Terry McLaurin, WAS WR

8.10: Michael Penix Jr., ATL QB

8.11: David Njoku, CLE TE

8.12: George Kittle, SF TE

Round 9

9.01: Trey Benson, ARI RB

9.02: Javonte Williams, DEN RB

9.03: Najee Harris, PIT RB

9.04: Evan Engram, JAX TE

9.05: Tony Pollard, TEN RB

9.06: Nick Chubb, CLE RB

9.07: Brian Robinson Jr., WAS RB

9.08: Amari Cooper, CLE WR

9.09: Christian Kirk, JAX WR

9.10: Aaron Jones, MIN RB

9.11: Diontae Johnson, CAR WR

9.12: Zamir White, LV RB

Round 10

10.01: Marquise Brown, KC WR

10.02: Chris Godwin, TB WR

10.03: Blake Corum, LAR RB

10.04: Zach Charbonnet, SEA RB

10.05: Keenan Allen, CHI WR

10.06: MarShawn Lloyd, GB RB

10.07: Jameson Williams, DET WR

10.08: James Conner, ARI RB

10.09: Devin Singletary, NYG RB

10.10: DeAndre Hopkins, TEN WR

10.11: Chase Brown, CIN RB

10.12: Zack Moss, CIN RB

Rounds 6-10 Thoughts: Safe QB1/2 option for this year Jared Goff going a few picks earlier made the selection of Bo Nix a bit easier in Round 6. Sean Payton is extremely high on Nix, and we’ll hope for long-term statistical success in Denver—George Pickens was tough to pass on, but I wanted to ensure a QB1 to feel decent about long-term.

After that, with an eye on competing this season, Derrick Henry in Round 7 was the guy to target, followed by a second young quarterback in Bryce Young, an option to be patient with in Nick Chubb (a potential superflex to make up for the lack of top quarterbacks), and Jameson Williams as a high-upside WR3.

Round 11

11.01: Gus Edwards, LAC RB

11.02: Rico Dowdle, DAL RB

11.03: Adonai Mitchell, IND WR

11.04: Calvin Ridley, TEN WR

11.05: Jerome Ford, CLE RB

11.06: Dallas Goedert, PHI TE

11.07: Austin Ekeler, WAS RB

11.08: Ja’Lynn Polk, NE WR

11.09: Kendre Miller, NO RB

11.10: Ray Davis, BUF RB

11.11: Courtland Sutton, DEN WR

11.12: Xavier Legette, CAR WR

Round 12

12.01: Joshua Palmer, LAC WR

12.02: Josh Downs, IND WR

12.03: Will Levis, TEN QB

12.04: Baker Mayfield, TB QB

12.05: Jaylen Wright, MIA RB

12.06: Roschon Johnson, CHI RB

12.07: Romeo Doubs, GB WR

12.08: Marvin Mims Jr., DEN WR

12.09: Raheem Mostert, MIA RB

12.10: Jakobi Meyers, LV WR

12.11: Dontayvion Wicks, GB WR

12.12: Ty Chandler, MIN RB

Round 13

13.01: Matthew Stafford, LAR QB

13.02: Bills D/ST

13.03: Ricky Pearsall, SF WR

13.04: Jerry Jeudy, CLE WR

13.05: Dameon Pierce, HOU RB

13.06: Jahan Dotson, WAS WR

13.07: Tyler Lockett, SEA WR

13.08: Jermaine Burton, CIN WR

13.09: Chuba Hubbard, CAR RB

13.10: Bucky Irving, TB RB

13.11: Khalil Herbert, CHI RB

13.12: Quentin Johnston, LAC WR

Round 14

14.01: Curtis Samuel, BUF WR

14.02: 49ers D/ST

14.03: Pat Freiermuth, PIT TE

14.04: Roman Wilson, PIT WR

14.05: Troy Franklin, DEN WR

14.06: Kirk Cousins, ATL QB

14.07: Mike Williams, NYJ WR

14.08: Khalil Shakir, BUF WR

14.09: Tyler Allgeier, ATL RB

14.10: Gabe Davis, JAX WR

14.11: Kimani Vidal, LAC RB

14.12: Rashod Bateman, BAL WR

Round 15

15.01: Cole Kmet, CHI TE

15.02: DeMario Douglas, NE WR

15.03: Antonio Gibson, NE RB

15.04: Elijah Moore, CLE WR

15.05: J.K. Dobbins, LAC RB

15.06: Tyrone Tracy Jr., NE RB

15.07: Elijah Mitchell, SF RB

15.08: Javon Baker, NE WR

15.09: Geno Smith, SEA QB

15.10: Jaleel McLaughlin, DEN RB

15.11: Rashid Shaheed, NO WR

15.12: Ezekiel Elliott, DAL RB

Rounds 11-15 Thoughts: I probably shouldn’t have taken Dallas Goedert before young receivers to be honest, but I love how it worked out to basically get the WR options I would have wanted anyway there. Romeo Doubs and Jahan Dotson can ascend to greater heights in Year 3, and Mike Williams is making good progress from his torn ACL. Then Giants rookie Tyrone Tracy Jr. is one of the best value picks at running back right now.

Round 16

16.01: Wan’Dale Robinson, NYG WR

16.02: Ben Sinnott, WAS TE

16.03: Malachi Corley, NYJ WR

16.04: Audric Estime, DEN RB

16.05: Keaton Mitchell, BAL RB

16.06: Michael Wilson, ARI WR

16.07: Jalen McMillan, TB WR

16.08: Darnell Mooney, ATL WR

16.09: Daniel Jones, NYG QB

16.10: Alexander Mattison, LV RB

16.11: Aaron Rodgers, NYJ QB

16.12: Braelon Allen, NYJ RB

Round 17

17.01: Kendrick Bourne, NE WR

17.02: AJ Dillon, GB RB

17.03: Miles Sanders, CAR RB

17.04: Kenneth Gainwell, PHI RB

17.05: Justin Fields, PIT QB

17.06: Sam Darnold, MIN QB

17.07: Dalton Schultz, HOU TE

17.08: Jalin Hyatt, NYG WR

17.09: Brandin Cooks, DAL WR

17.10: Derek Carr, NO QB

17.11: D’Onta Foreman, CLE RB

17.12: Clyde Edwards-Helaire, KC RB

Round 18

18.01: Justice Hill, BAL RB

18.02: Russell Wilson, PIT QB

18.03: Tank Bigsby, JAX RB

18.04: Luke Musgrave, GB TE

18.05: Adam Thielen, CAR WR

18.06: Samaje Perine, DEN RB

18.07: Will Shipley, PHI RB

18.08: Jamaal Williams, NO RB

18.09: Treylon Burks, TEN WR

18.10: Jonathan Mingo, CAR WR

18.11: Andrei Iosivas, CIN WR

18.12: Ravens D/ST

Round 19

19.01: Rashaad Penny, FA RB

19.02: Zonovan Knight, DET RB

19.03: DeWayne McBride, MIN RB

19.04: Cowboys D/ST

19.05: Devontez Walker, BAL WR

19.06: Luke McCaffrey, WAS WR

19.07: Darius Slayton, NYG WR

19.08: Deon Jackson, NYJ RB

19.09: Jets D/ST

19.10: Tyler Boyd, TEN WR

19.11: Gardner Minshew II, LV QB

19.12: Tyrion Davis-Price, PHI RB

Round 20

20.01: James Robinson, NO RB

20.02: Sam Howell, SEA QB

20.03: Steelers D/ST

20.04: Dylan Laube, LV RB

20.05: Evan Hull, IND RB

20.06: Eagles D/ST

20.07: Jordan Mason, SF RB

20.08: Trey Palmer, TB WR

20.09: Michael Carter, ARI RB

20.10: Deuce Vaughn, DAL RB

20.11: Noah Brown, HOU WR

20.12: Jacoby Brissett, NE QB

Rounds 16-20 Thoughts: Missing out on Chris Godwin as a WR3 option earlier was disappointing, but rookie Jalen McMillan is someone to like long-term in Tampa Bay behind Mike Evans and Godwin. Luke McCaffrey is another rookie receiver that can step up and be a fantasy factor with a path to a starting role in Washington. At quarterback, Sam Darnold got the slight edge over Derek Carr and Russell Wilson because of the presence of Jefferson on my roster—hopefully the two can create some 2024 magic. Will Shipley and Jordan Mason are excellent handcuff options.

Round 21

21.01: Zay Jones, ARI WR

21.02: Aidan O’Connell, LV QB

21.03: Chris Rodriguez Jr., WAS RB

21.04: Greg Dortch, ARI WR

21.05: Isaac Guerendo, SF RB

21.06: DJ Chark Jr., LAC WR

21.07: Spencer Rattler, NO QB

21.08: D’Ernest Johnson, JAX RB

21.09: Odell Beckham, MIA WR

21.10: Jeff Wilson Jr., MIA RB

21.11: Rondale Moore, ATL WR

21.12: Trey Sermon, IND RB

Round 22

22.01: Noah Fant, SEA TE

22.02: Israel Abanikanda, NYJ RB

22.03: Jacob Cowing, SF WR

22.04: Cedric Tillman, CLE WR

22.05: Ja’Tavion Sanders, CAR TE

22.06: Isaiah Davis, NYJ RB

22.07: Trey Lance, DAL QB

22.08: Mac Jones, JAX QB

22.09: Desmond Ridder, ARI QB

22.10: Isaiah Likely, BAL TE

22.11: Rasheen Ali, BAL RB

22.12: Deneric Prince, KC RB

Round 23

23.01: Tre Tucker, LV WR

23.02: Malik Washington, MIA WR

23.03: Michael Mayer, LV TE

23.04: Kareem Hunt, FA RB

23.05: John Metchie III, HOU WR

23.06: Greg Dulcich, DEN TE

23.07: A.T. Perry, NO WR

23.08: Tucker Kraft, GB TE

23.09: Eric Gray, NYG RB

23.10: Jase McClellan, ATL RB

23.11: Michael Thomas, FA WR

23.12: Cade Otton, TB TE

Round 24

24.01: Broncos D/ST

24.02: Blake Watson, DEN RB

24.03: Alec Pierce, IND WR

24.04: K.J. Osborn, NE WR

24.05: Justin Tucker, BAL K

24.06: Dalvin Cook, FA RB

24.07: Brandon Aubrey, DAL K

24.08: Harrison Butker, KC K

24.09: Kadarius Toney, KC WR

24.10: Browns D/ST

24.11: Jerick McKinnon, FA RB

24.12: Royce Freeman, DAL RB

Round 25

25.01: Ka’imi Fairbairn, HOU K

25.02: Evan McPherson, CIN K

25.03: Nick Folk, TEN K

25.04: Jake Moody, SF K

25.05: Chiefs D/ST

25.06: Buccaneers D/ST

25.07: Tyler Bass, BUF K

25.08: Patriots D/ST

25.09: Jake Elliott, PHI K

25.10: Jason Sanders, MIA K

25.11: Daniel Carlson, LV K

25.12: Younghoe Koo, ATL K

Rounds 21-25 Thoughts: If DJ Chark Jr. is a top option for Justin Herbert, he can be a steal as a WR3 option this season in Round 21. I decided on Trey Lance as a fourth quarterback to give me someone with rushing upside there. Greg Dulcich just needs to stay healthy to potentially pay off with the Broncos. Brandon Aubrey was fortunately available at this stage following his sensational rookie campaign. And we can mix up the defenses but will start with Todd Bowles’ unit.

Final Roster

QB: Bo Nix, DEN

RB: Jahmyr Gibbs, DET

RB: Travis Etienne Jr., JAX

WR: Justin Jefferson, MIN

WR: Devonta Smith, PHI

WR: Jameson Williams, DET

TE: Dalton Kincaid, BUF

FLEX: Derrick Henry, BAL

SFLEX: Bryce Young, CAR

D/ST: Buccaneers

K: Brandon Aubrey, DAL

BE: Nick Chubb, CLE RB

BE: Dallas Goedert, PHI TE

BE: Romeo Doubs, GB WR

BE: Jahan Dotson, WAS WR

BE: Mike Williams, NYJ WR

BE: Tyrone Tracy Jr., NYG RB

BE: Jalen McMillan, TB WR

BE: Sam Darnold, MIN QB

BE: Will Shipley, PHI RB

BE: Luke McCaffrey, WAS WR

BE: DJ Chark, LAC WR

BE: Trey Lance, DAL QB

BE: Greg Dulcich, DEN TE

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