12 Team PPR Mock Draft

With training camps getting up and running this past week, we figured it was a good time to get some mock draft practice in. We brought together a bunch of our team members to create a 12 man PPR mock draft and bring you some analysis from each of their picks. The teams are listed in draft order.

Team 1 – kylebarry3

• WR Ceedee Lamb (1.1)
• RB Derrick Henry (2.12)
• QB Josh Allen (3.1)
• TE Trey McBride (4.12)
• RB Kenneth Walker (5.1)
• WR Hollywood Brown (6.12)
• WR Calvin Ridley (7.1)
• WR Jordan Addison (8.12)
• WR Rashee Rice (9.1)
• QB Jared Goff (10.12)
• RB Gus Edwards (11.1)
• RB J.K. Dobbins (12.12)
• WR Gabe Davis (13.1)
• K Jake Moody (14.12)
• D/ST Steelers (15.1)

Team 2 – Chris “The Hawk” Hauck

• RB Christian McCaffrey (1.2)
• WR Brandon Aiyuk (2.11)
• WR Michael Pittman (3.2)
• RB James Cook (4.11)
• WR Tee Higgins (5.2)
• RB De’Andre Swift (6.11)
• QB Dak Prescott (7.2)
• WR Christian Watson (8.11)
• RB Brian Robinson (9.2)
• TE Pat Freiermuth (10.11)
• QB Trevor Lawrence (11.2)
• D/ST 49ers (12.11)
• RB Rico Dowdle (13.2)
• RB MarShawn Lloyd (14.11)
• TE Ben Sinnott (15.2)

Their Analysis

My general draft strategy in leagues with 3 WRs and a FLEX has been to try to draft a RB and a WR in the first two rounds (in either order) and then stock up on additional RBs and WRs for the first six rounds. Here I was expecting to take CeeDee Lamb with my first pick, but somehow CMC fell to me. I was thrilled to pair him with Aiyuk and Pittman on the turn. Getting my WRs filled early is important, because more than any other position, WR becomes painfully thin very quickly in 3 WR leagues. I then generally have been holding off this year on QBs and TEs unless one really slips too far, as there is a lot of depth at those positions, and particularly for TEs, even the top players are just very good and not elite (there doesn’t appear to be a prime Gates, Gonzales, Gronk, or Kelce available).

I was pretty happy to snag Cook, Higgins, and Swift the next three rounds giving me a full slate of starters at RB, WR, and FLEX. Finally, in the 7th, after a run on QBs, I was happy to grab Dak Prescott, who has finished as a top 10 QB nearly every season except his injury plagued campaign two years ago (he was #3 last season). Watson, Robinson, and Dowdle gave me good WR and RB depth. My weak spot is TE, there was a pretty absurd run compared to other leagues I have been in, so I am starting the season with Freiermuth and Sinnott, but if they both flop, I can work the wire or try to trade some skill position depth to a team that grabbed two Tier 2/3 TEs early. Finally, I tend to be a slightly early mover on defenses, so I grabbed the 49ers in the 12th round, which should help me get some cheap wins the couple of weeks they really blow up.

Team 3 – powmoviee

• WR Justin Jefferson (1.3)
• RB Josh Jacobs (2.10)
• TE Sam LaPorta (3.3)
• WR DeVonta Smith (4.10)
• WR Tank Dell (5.3)
• QB Joe Burrow (6.10)
• RB Zamir White (7.3)
• RB Jaylen Warren (8.10)
• WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba (9.3)
• WR Romeo Doubs (10.10)
• WR Josh Downs (11.3)
• TE Luke Musgrave (12.10)
• D/ST Ravens (13.3)
• K Ka’imi Fairbairn (14.10)
• WR Roman Wilson (15.3)

Team 4 – Ian MacMiller

• WR Tyreek Hill (1.4)
• WR Chris Olave (2.9)
• RB Isiah Pacheco (3.4)
• RB Joe Mixon (4.9)
• TE Mark Andrews (5.4)
• WR Jayden Reed (6.9)
• WR Rome Odunze (7.4)
• WR Ladd McConkey (8.9)
• RB Devin Singletary (9.4)
• QB Justin Herbert (10.9)
• WR Curtis Samuel (11.4)
• QB Matthew Stafford (12.9)
• D/ST Cowboys (13.5)
• WR Troy Franklin (14.9)
• D/ST Texans (15.4)

Their Analysis

My plan going into this draft was to focus on the skill positions of RB and WR early and wait on a QB and TE. This started off very well for me securing Tyreek Hill and Chris Olave with my first two picks. Both these players are the top target on their respective teams as both averaged over 8.5 targets a game last season. Taking these two WRs first ended up working out really well for me as I was able to snag my two RBs with my next to picks in Pacheco and Mixon. I was surprised to see Mixon fall to the 4th round, but many other teams seemed focused on stocking up on their WRs early. With my next pick, I was struggling as I wasn’t liking the receivers at the top of the board at the time. I opted to go against my strategy and take Mark Andrews to solidify my TE position with a top 5 player at the position. Andrews started last season off very strong before his injury and I believe he will continue where he left off.

After Andrews, I wanted to focus on grabbing WRs with major upside. This led to a run of me taking Jayden Reed and then two rookies in Rome Odunze and Ladd McConkey. Both McConkey and Reed have the ability to win their respective team’s WR1 position and can put themselves into a prime position to get 70 plus targets this coming season. I then had to shift my focus to QB. There were a lot of solid options at this time in Herbert, Goff, and Lawrence. I ultimately went with Justin Herbert as I believe he is due for a much better fantasy showing with Greg Roman coming in as the new Offensive Coordinator. This also gives me the pairing of Herbert and McConkey who I believe can replicate Herbert’s connection with Keenan Allen in recent years. My weakest point is my RB depth. While I believe Singletary was a steal in the 9th round, if Eric Gray or Tyrone Tracy Jr. cut into Singletary’s workload or one of my starting RBs goes down, I would have to resort to the waiver wire.

Team 5 – Jackwalter

• WR Amon-Ra St. Brown (1.5)
• RB Travis Etienne (2.8)
• WR D.J. Moore (3.5)
• QB C.J. Stroud (4.8)
• RB Alvin Kamara (5.5)
• WR Xavier Worthy (6.8)
• TE Evan Engram (7.5)
• RB Zach Moss (8.8)
• WR DeAndre Hopkins (9.5)
• QB Tua Tagovailoa (10.8)
• WR Khalil Shakir (11.5)
• WR Jerry Jeudy (12.8)
• RB Chuba Hubbard (13.5)
• K Jake Elliott (14.8)
• D/ST Titans (15.5)

Team 6 – Brayden Awaya

• RB Bijan Robinson (1.6)
• WR Nico Collins (2.7)
• RB Rachaad White (3.6)
• WR Cooper Kupp (4.7)
• WR Christian Kirk (5.6)
• WR Terry McLaurin (6.7)
• QB Kyler Murray (7.6)
• TE David Njoku (8.7)
• RB Tyjae Spears (9.6)
• RB Jerome Ford (10.7)
• WR Courtland Sutton (11.6)
• WR Demario Douglas (12.7)
• D/ST Browns (13.6)
• K Younghoo Koe (14.7)
• RB Tyler Allgeier (15.6)

Their Analysis

My draft strategy was to secure an elite RB early, and with the 6th overall pick, I selected Bijan Robinson. I believe he has the potential to be a top-3 fantasy player, especially with an improved offensive setup. This pick provided a strong foundation for my team. Following Robinson, I focused on WRs in the 2nd to 6th rounds, where I saw better value. I initially aimed for Marvin Harrison Jr., expecting a rookie breakout similar to Ja’Marr Chase or Justin Jefferson. However, he was taken before my pick, so I opted for Nico Collins. Although the Texans’ WR situation is uncertain, Collins has the potential to become C.J. Stroud’s favorite target.

In the third round, I completed my RB lineup with Rachaad White. I chose him over Achane, prioritizing the safer, more consistent option. White’s role as Tampa Bay’s main back and his receiving skills make him a valuable PPR asset, complementing Robinson’s high ceiling. Rounds 4-6 focused on WRs, where I found great value. Cooper Kupp, drafted in the fourth round, is a steal given his WR1 potential when healthy. Despite last season’s injury, his connection with Stafford remains strong. In the 5th and 6th rounds, I selected Christian Kirk and Terry McLaurin. Kirk is set for a significant role in Jacksonville, possibly returning to high-end WR2 status. McLaurin, despite past QB uncertainties, has been consistent and could excel with Jayden Daniels.

To finalize my starting lineup, I picked Kyler Murray in the 7th and David Njoku in the 8th rounds. Murray’s rushing ability offers a solid floor and potential top-8 fantasy QB finish. Njoku, though not my first choice, is a reliable TE option, especially if Deshaun Watson returns to form. For my bench, I targeted high-upside players and handcuffs. Tyjae Spears could lead Tennessee’s backfield, and Jerome Ford offers security in Cleveland with Nick Chubb’s uncertain status. I also selected Tyler Allgeier as a handcuff for Robinson, ensuring depth and stability in my RB lineup. This draft strategy balanced securing elite talent and targeting high-upside players, aiming for a mix of reliability and potential breakout performances.

Team 7 – GrilledCheezG

• WR Ja’Marr Chase (1.7)
• WR Drake London (2.6)
• RB De’Von Achane (3.7)
• QB Lamar Jackson (4.6)
• WR George Pickens (5.7)
• RB Rhamondre Stevenson (6.6)
• RB Tony Pollard (7.7)
• TE Jake Ferguson (8.6)
• TE Brock Bowers (9.7)
• RB Austin Ekeler (10.6)
• WR Tyler Lockett (11.7)
• WR Xavier Legette (12.6)
• D/ST Jets (13.7)
• K Justin Tucker (14.6)
• QB Will Levis (15.7)

Team 8 – Minh Pham

• RB Breece Hall (1.8)
• WR DeVante Adams (2.5)
• WR Jaylen Waddle (3.8)
• WR Amari Cooper (4.5)
• WR Chris Godwin (5.8)
• RB Najee Harris (6.5)
• RB Raheem Mostert (7.8)
• QB Brock Purdy (8.5)
• QB Jayden Daniels (9.8)
• TE T.J. Hockenson (10.5)
• RB Ezekiel Elliott (11.8)
• WR Dontayvion Wicks (12.5)
• D/ST Chiefs (13.8)
• TE Noah Fant (14.5)
• K Jason Sanders (15.8)

Their Analysis

I wanted the 8th pick to see how things fell squarely in the middle of the snake draft. My plan was to go elite RB in round 1 to anchor my team and then go heavy WR talent in the rest of the early rounds. I was happy with landing Breece Hall (potential overall RB1 upside) and while it left me without a surefire WR1, having a WR room of Adams, Waddle, Amari Cooper and Godwin (flex) will be tough for other teams to compete with. I loved getting Mostert in the 7th and feel he is undervalued. As my third RB, he was last year’s RB2 overall and his role won’t change much this year. Achane cannot handle a heavy load at his size and was already banged up much of last year. He may not score 21 touchdowns again but Mostert will still eat in that offense. If he scores even half of that this year, he will still be of value.

I waited on QB as I wanted to draft the rushing upside of Jayden Daniels and pair him with solid play in Brock Purdy. Purdy is a great floor play as he finished as QB6 overall a year ago, including a top 12 play in 9 of those weeks. I just missed out on TE, getting sniped twice but ended up with upside picks in potentially sleeper Noah Fant (no TE competition and new offensive scheme) and former stud returning from injury, Hockenson. This is my team’s wildcard. Overall, this team is solid but needs some picks to hit in order to be a winner. FantasyPros ranked my draft a B-.

Team 9

• WR A.J. Brown (1.9)
• WR Marvin Harrison Jr. (2.4)
• WR Deebo Samuel (3.9)
• WR Stefon Diggs (4.4)
• TE Dalton Kincaid (5.9)
• RB David Montgomery (6.4)
• RB Javonte Williams (7.9)
• QB Jordan Love (8.4)
• QB Caleb Williams (9.9)
• TE Dallas Goedert (10.4)
• RB Chase Brown (11.9)
• RB Zach Charbonnet (12.4)
• RB Kendre Miller (13.9)
• K Tyler Bass (14.4)
• D/ST Commanders (15.9)

Team 10 – Max Feingold

• RB Jahmyr Gibbs (1.10)
• RB Saquon Barkley (2.3)
• TE Travis Kelce (3.10)
• QB Patrick Mahomes (4.3)
• WR Zay Flowers (5.10)
• TE Kyle Pitts (6.3)
• WR Jameson Williams (7.10)
• WR Diontae Johnson (8.3)
• RB Blake Corum (9.10)
• WR Josh Palmer (10.3)
• WR Jakobi Meyers (11.10)
• WR Mike Williams (12.3)
• QB Aaron Rodgers (13.10)
• K Evan McPherson (14.3)
• D/ST Patriots (15.10)

Their Analysis

With the 10th overall pick, my goal was to secure a strong running back early. Jahmyr Gibbs and Javonte Williams were my top choices, as the available receivers weren’t true first-round talents yet. Both Gibbs and Williams have season-changing potential, but I went with Gibbs at 1.10.In the second round, I had the chance to grab another RB before the top-tier receivers were gone. I considered options like DaVante Adams and Drake London, but neither felt like a strong WR1 for me. Nico Collins seemed to be going too early, so I picked Saquon Barkley at 2.3. Behind the Eagles’ powerful O-line, Barkley, who isn’t sharing the backfield and is healthy, is poised for a huge year. A pick I felt confident about was grabbing Travis Kelce at 3.10. Despite not drafting a receiver in the first three rounds, I view Kelce as a WR1 due to his consistent fantasy performance. Pairing him with Patrick Mahomes, whom I took next, bolstered my team. While last year wasn’t perfect, Mahomes and Kelce have a winning formula, and this combo gives me trade leverage.

For WR1, I picked Zay Flowers, hoping he emerges as the top receiver in a revamped Ravens offense. With Rashod Bateman and Nelson Agholor as his main competition, Flowers has a chance to shine, even with Mark Andrews returning. Receivers often improve in their second seasons, and I expect good things from Flowers.I also drafted Kyle Pitts as my second tight end. Although this might seem unusual, I believe Pitts is undervalued and could become a key trade piece if he performs well. Pitts, along with Cousins, London, and Robinson, should have plenty of red zone opportunities. Overall, my first draft at 1.10 went well. I built a strong foundation with players like Gibbs, Barkley, Kelce, and Mahomes. The selections of Flowers and Pitts add some volatility, which is crucial in fantasy football. The key isn’t just having the best players on paper; it’s about balancing consistency with high-potential risks. This strategy aims for a mix of safer choices and risky picks, hoping one or two will pay off and push the team to the playoffs.

Team 11

• WR Puka Nacua (1.11)
• RB Jonathan Taylor (2.2)
• QB Jalen Hurts (3.11)
• WR Malik Nabers (4.2)
• WR Keenan Allen (5.11)
• RB James Conner (6.2)
• TE George Kittle (7.11)
• RB Jonathon Brooks (8.2)
• WR Brian Thomas (9.11)
• RB Trey Benson (10.2)
• WR Rashid Shaheed (11.11)
• QB Kirk Cousins (12.2)
• RB Jaylin Wright (13.11)
• K Harrison Butker (14.2)
• D/ST Seahawks (15.11)

Team 12 – Koby Skillern

• WR Garrett Wilson (1.12)
• RB Kyren Williams (2.1)
• WR Mike Evans (3.12)
• WR D.K. Metcalf (4.1)
• RB Aaron Jones (5.12)
• QB Anthony Richardson (6.1)
• RB Nick Chubb (7.12)
• WR Keon Coleman (8.1)
• WR Adonai Mitchell (9.12)
• TE Dalton Schultz (10.1)
• TE Cole Kmet (11.12)
• WR Quentin Johnston (12.1)
• K Brandon Aubrey (13.12)
• D/ST Dolphins (14.1)
• RB Ty Chandler (15.12)

Their Analysis

I chose to draft last for the opportunity to have back-to-back picks, and I’m very happy with how my mock draft turned out. My wide receivers are absolutely stacked, with high-upside players like Quentin Johnson, Adonai Mitchell, Keon Coleman, and Garrett Wilson, who should all be heavily involved in their offenses. One mistake I made was drafting a sixth wide receiver instead of a backup QB, but if Anthony Richardson stays healthy, grabbing him in the sixth round could be a steal and a potential league-winner. My team could struggle if there’s an injury to a running back, as I only have three viable starters and would be desperate to trade.I noticed that nobody drafted a kicker or defense until the last four rounds, and then everyone started selecting them. In some drafts, people draft defense as soon as they fill their starting lineup.