This week’s fantasy football mock draft is for a standard 10-team draft. If you missed the first mock of the year, feel free to check that out as well, and we’ll have full season projections releasing next week as the calendar turns to June.
Round 1
1.01: Derrick Henry, BAL RB
1.02: Jahmyr Gibbs, DET RB
1.03: Bijan Robinson, ATL RB
1.04: Saquon Barkley, PHI RB
1.05: Ja’Marr Chase, CIN WR
1.06: Justin Jefferson, MIN WR
1.07: Nico Collins, HOU WR
1.08: Puka Nacua, LAR WR
1.09: CeeDee Lamb, DAL WR
1.10: Brian Thomas Jr., JAX WR
Thoughts: Ja’Marr Chase is typically the No. 1 pick in 0.5 PPR and full PPR formats, so getting him at No. 5 could prove to be a steal. That said, it’s tough to argue against an elite running back as the foundation of a roster.
Round 2
2.01: Ashton Jeanty, LV RB
2.02: Amon-Ra St. Brown, DET WR
2.03: A.J. Brown, PHI WR
2.04: Drake London, ATL WR
2.05: Jonathan Taylor, IND RB
2.06: Christian McCaffrey, SF RB
2.07: Malik Nabers, NYG WR
2.08: De’Von Achane, MIA RB
2.09: Ladd McConkey, LAC WR
2.10: James Cook, BUF RB
Thoughts: So, hopefully the team still has a top-tier running back, and durability is the only concern about Christian McCaffrey—who will be determined to have a monster season after a lost 2024. There might not be a scarier possible start to a draft than Chase and McCaffrey.
Round 3
3.01: Sam LaPorta, DET TE
3.02: Brock Bowers, LV TE
3.03: George Kittle, SF TE
3.04: Josh Jacobs, GB RB
3.05: Bucky Irving, TB RB
3.06: Kyren Williams, LAR RB
3.07: Chase Brown, CIN RB
3.08: James Conner, ARI RB
3.09: Breece Hall, NYJ RB
3.10: Davante Adams, LAR WR
Thoughts: There were a few different ways to go here, and I might have taken Brock Bowers if available just to get a high-end option at three skill positions (with a chance at quarterback in Round 4). Instead, Bucky Irving was tremendous as a rookie and should build on the success in Year 2.
Round 4
4.01: Kenneth Walker III, SEA RB
4.02: Joe Mixon, HOU RB
4.03: David Montgomery, DET RB
4.04: Omarion Hampton, LAC RB
4.05: Mike Evans, TB WR
4.06: Josh Allen, BUF QB
4.07: Tee Higgins, CIN WR
4.08: Tyreek Hill, MIA WR
4.09: Rashee Rice, KC WR
4.10: Garrett Wilson, NYJ WR
Thoughts: Running backs seem to have been pushed up the board a bit with the non-PPR format, but I’ll gladly take the first quarterback in Josh Allen. Buffalo and fantasy owners will be banking on an improved supporting cast allowing the reigning NFL MVP to put up even bigger numbers this year.
Round 5
5.01: Terry McLaurin, WAS WR
5.02: Alvin Kamara, NO RB
5.03: Courtland Sutton, DEN WR
5.04: Lamar Jackson, BAL QB
5.05: Marvin Harrison Jr., ARI WR
5.06: Jayden Daniels, WAS QB
5.07: Trey McBride, ARI TE
5.08: Jalen Hurts, PHI QB
5.09: Aaron Jones Sr., MIN RB
5.10: RJ Harvey, DEN RB
Thoughts: Jalen Hurts was still available here if I would have decided to wait on quarterback, and the top options are all very closely grouped. Marvin Harrison Jr. can be had at a discount following what was considered an unspectacular rookie campaign, though, and he should be fed targets.
Round 6
6.01: Joe Burrow, CIN QB
6.02: Baker Mayfield, TB QB
6.03: Brian Robinson Jr., WAS RB
6.04: Chuba Hubbard, CAR RB
6.05: Tony Pollard, TEN RB
6.06: Jaxon Smith-Njigba, SEA WR
6.07: TreVeyon Henderson, NE RB
6.08: Isiah Pacheco, KC RB
6.09: Kaleb Johnson, PIT RB
6.10: Jaylen Warren, PIT RB
Thoughts: I nearly went with Jaxon Smith-Njigba in Round 5, and the non-PPR format shouldn’t knock him outside the top 50 like it did in this mock. Last season, JSN caught 100 passes for 1,130 yards and six touchdowns.
Round 7
7.01: Patrick Mahomes, KC QB
7.02: Xavier Worthy, KC WR
7.03: Caleb Williams, CHI QB
7.04: D’Andre Swift, CHI RB
7.05: Quinshon Judkins, CLE RB
7.06: Zay Flowers, BAL WR
7.07: Jordan Mason, MIN RB
7.08: Tyrone Tracy Jr., NYG RB
7.09: DJ Moore, CHI WR
7.10: DK Metcalf, PIT WR
Thoughts: There are a handful of really good options at wide receiver that were worth considering, but we’ll see if one of them lasts until my next pick. Quinshon Judkins has workhorse potential as a rookie and would be a great value if Cleveland can surpass expectations as an offense.
Round 8
8.01: DeVonta Smith, PHI WR
8.02: Jameson Williams, DET WR
8.03: Brandon Aiyuk, SF WR
8.04: Tetairoa McMillan, CAR WR
8.05: Tank Bigsby, JAX RB
8.06: Chris Godwin, TB WR
8.07: Najee Harris, LAC RB
8.08: Calvin Ridley, TEN WR
8.09: Cam Skattebo, NYG RB
8.10: Jordan Addison, MIN WR
Thoughts: I wanted DK Metcalf, DeVonta Smith, or Jameson Williams to be available, but Chris Godwin was a legitimate high-end WR1 before going down last season. The selection of first-round pick Emeka Egbuka is only helping Godwin become more of a value in drafts.
Round 9
9.01: Chris Olave, NO WR
9.02: Travis Hunter, JAX WR
9.03: Jauan Jennings, SF WR
9.04: Rhamondre Stevenson, NE RB
9.05: George Pickens, DAL WR
9.06: Jayden Reed, GB WR
9.07: Travis Etienne Jr., JAX RB
9.08: Javonte Williams, DAL RB
9.09: Jaylen Waddle, MIA WR
9.10: Ricky Pearsall, SF WR
Thoughts: I was between George Pickens and Travis Etienne Jr., and in retrospect, maybe already being loaded at wide receiver should have tipped the scale towards Etienne. But in a Dallas offense that wants to throw the ball, Pickens has double-digit touchdown potential.
Round 10
10.01: Jerry Jeudy, CLE WR
10.02: Rome Odunze, CHI WR
10.03: Tyjae Spears, TEN RB
10.04: Keon Coleman, BUF WR
10.05: Zach Charbonnet, SEA RB
10.06: Travis Kelce, KC TE
10.07: Deebo Samuel, WAS WR
10.08: Trey Benson, ARI RB
10.09: Bhayshul Tuten, JAX RB
10.10: Ray Davis, BUF RB
Thoughts: Travis Kelce lasted until right around where I got him in Mock 1.0, and I don’t think his ADP will be in the 90s by the time late August rolls around. Even in a down year, Kelce still caught 97 passes for Kansas City.
Round 11
11.01: Khalil Shakir, BUF WR
11.02: Jakobi Meyers, LV WR
11.03: Stefon Diggs, NE WR
11.04: Rico Dowdle, CAR RB
11.05: Cooper Kupp, SEA WR
11.06: Rashid Shaheed, NO WR
11.07: Rachaad White, TB RB
11.08: Tyler Allgeier, ATL RB
11.09: Darnell Mooney, ATL WR
11.10: Isaac Guerendo, SF RB
Thoughts: Running back is still light, but Cooper Kupp is the best value left on the board. It’s important to remember that you can always make a trade and shouldn’t reach for a particular position.
Round 12
12.01: Tre Harris, LAC WR
12.02: Mark Andrews, BAL TE
12.03: Jalen McMillan, TB WR
12.04: Tucker Kraft, GB TE
12.05: Josh Downs, IND WR
12.06: Jaylen Wright, MIA RB
12.07: T.J. Hockenson, MIN TE
12.08: Blake Corum, LAR RB
12.09: Dak Prescott, DAL QB
12.10: Austin Ekeler, WAS RB
Thoughts: I’m mostly left with handcuff-type options to fill out the room at running back, and Jaylen Wright could be an injury from De’Von Achane away from reaching the RB2 ranks. As a standalone option, the value is murkier with the Dolphins adding Alexander Mattison and rookie Ollie Gordon II.
Round 13
13.01: Kyler Murray, ARI QB
13.02: Justin Fields, NYJ QB
13.03: Justin Herbert, LAC QB
13.04: Emeka Egbuka, TB WR
13.05: Nick Chubb, FA RB
13.06: Jonnu Smith, MIA TE
13.07: Matthew Golden, GB WR
13.08: Dalton Kincaid, BUF TE
13.09: Broncos D/ST
13.10: Evan Engram, DEN TE
Thoughts: For anyone drafting early, it makes sense to take a shot on Nick Chubb with the hopes he lands in a great spot. Chicago immediately comes to mind, and Chubb hasn’t been one to bet against throughout his career.
Round 14
14.01: MarShawn Lloyd, GB RB
14.02: Roschon Johnson, CHI RB
14.03: Tyler Warren, IND TE
14.04: Brock Purdy, SF QB
14.05: Jaydon Blue, DAL RB
14.06: Bo Nix, DEN QB
14.07: David Njoku, CLE TE
14.08: Audric Estime, DEN RB
14.09: Dylan Sampson, CLE RB
14.10: Braelon Allen, NYJ RB
Thoughts: Bo Nix could have been drafted a few rounds earlier after finishing as the overall QB9 as a rookie, and he would be a logical trade piece if I end up needing help at running back.
Round 15
15.01: Eagles D/ST
15.02: Steelers D/ST
15.03: Ravens D/ST
15.04: Vikings D/ST
15.05: Chiefs D/ST
15.06: Lions D/ST
15.07: Jets D/ST
15.08: Bills D/ST
15.09: Kareem Hunt, KC RB
15.10: Texans D/ST
Round 16
16.01: Brandon Aubrey, DAL K
16.02: Cameron Dicker, LAC K
16.03: Jake Bates, DET K
16.04: Chris Boswell, PIT K
16.05: Wil Lutz, DEN K
16.06: Ka’imi Fairbairn, HOU K
16.07: Matt Prater, FA K
16.08: Evan McPherson, CIN K
16.09: Chase McLaughlin, TB K
16.10: Harrison Butker, KC K
Final Roster
QB: Josh Allen, BUF
RB: Christian McCaffrey, SF
RB: Bucky Irving, TB
WR: Ja’Marr Chase, CIN
WR: Marvin Harrison Jr., ARI
TE: Travis Kelce, KC
FLEX: Jaxson Smith-Njigba, SEA WR
D/ST: Kansas City Chiefs
K: Ka’imi Fairbairn, HOU
BE: Quinshon Judkins, CLE RB
BE: Chris Godwin, TB WR
BE: George Pickens, DAL WR
BE: Cooper Kupp, SEA WR
BE: Jaylen Wright, MIA RB
BE: Nick Chubb, FA RB
BE: Bo Nix, DEN QB