Your email address will not be published. Thats one reason Gibbs closest comp is C.J. Fantasy gamers will want to make sure their pick he has some specific trait, be it speed, size and/or pass catching, that could win him playing time. In this mock, second-tier WRs and RBs snuck in before those QBs. Kamara would see 100 targets as a rookie, was an immediate RB1, and never looked back. Analysis: Interesting! That turned out to be a good decision. 1.01 - Bijan Robinson (RB - Texas) It's usually unheard of to have a non-quarterback in the 1.01 spot of a Superflex draft, but a weaker quarterback class combined with a superb talent at running back generates this result. Rationale: In the modern NFL, at least for receivers, size doesnt matter! I have seen a handful of analysts out there that have Kenneth Walker as the top overall pick, but in most circles thats extremely spicy. 1.04 - Jahmyr Gibbs, Running Back, Alabama (@CrowfootSports) 1.05 - Jordan Addison, Wide Receiver, USC (@RyanMiner_FFB) 1.07 - Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Wide Receiver, Ohio State (@TheRealNFLGuru) 1.08 - Anthony Richardson, Quarterback . Useful for fantasy draft preparation. Rationale: At this point, you need productivity or upside. These picks were made on Friday, August 5th. Bijan Robinson, RB, 5-foot-11, 215 pounds (9.83 Raw Athletic Score) Robinson turned 21 years old in January and is widely considered the best running back prospect since Saquon Barkley. A slightly bigger and faster Zach Evans, he exploded on the college scene in 2022 with 1,431 rushing yards and 21 touchdowns. Given that three of the big four QBs are still available, Id prefer Young or Stroud here. Though not particularly big, he handled a big 2022 workload at Tulane, rushing 229 times for 1,581 yards. None were selected in Round 2. Eric Frosbutter (Frosty) - @efrosbutterPFN. Addison is small but is an absolute WR technician and is athletic enough to create on his own. This is our first look at a superflex rookie mock draft for August 2022. Next off the board is electric Alabama RB Jahmyr Gibbs. Analysis: In a class chock full of undersized backs, its refreshing to see a 5-11, 215-pound back like Miller who handled two-thirds of his teams rushing workload, posting 1,399 rushing yards on 224 carries with 17 scores. With a decent Speed Score, top-tier Burst and Catch Radius plus an early breakout age, hed seem to be the prototypical NFL X. I like this pick. Analysis: Kenny McIntosh here is a reach. Best Fantasy Football Podcast. We have rookie landing spots! A great choice at 1.06, I couldnt hit the Draft button for Stroud fast enough. Brown toted the rock a staggering 328 times for 1,643 yards in 2022, earning 2nd team AP All-American honors. With, At 1.05, the top WR in the class comes off the board in Ohio States Jaxon Smith-Njigba. The first real zig came at 3.04 with the selection of Kyle Phillips. Tyjae Spears, RB, Tulane5. The hosts also reveal their average pre-draft rankings, comparing notes and discussing the rationale behind their choices. I agree to receive the "Fantasy Football Today Newsletter" and marketing communications, updates, special offers (including partner offers), and other information from CBS Sports and the Paramount family of companies. Analysis: Hutchinson earned AP All-American 1st Team honors on the strength of 107 catches, third in the NCAA, and 1,171 receiver yards on a monster 163 targets. 4. Hes not quite at Gibbs level in most things, but hes more well-rounded, making him a more significant threat to have a backfield to himself at the NFL level. However, getting White at 3.03 feels like pure robbery. While he caught his fair share of passes as a senior, he only once saw more than 60 carries in a season. Ever. There is a lot to unpack here. The ever-so-slightest pause is the extra 15 pounds that Kamara carries. Analysis: This is a Superflex miracle at 1.06 because Stroud is a top-2 QB in most drafts. Though Stroud lacks the exciting rushing upside of Richardson, hes not a statue either. Several RBs went to close Round 4 out and none of them look to have a direct path to snaps immediately, but I do like taking a chance on these types of players. One of the older receivers in this class, his size and his burst make him an interesting pick. Marvin Mims, WR, Oklahoma10. 1.10- Quentin Johnston, WR, TCU Rationale: With 80th-or-better athletic measurables, an 96th-percentile Catch Radius and near 80-percent Catch Rate, hes a decent gamble late in the 4th. Yes. Jaxon Smith-Njigba, WR, Ohio State7. It will be interesting to see where his ADP ends up at over the next several weeks. But hes been a winner on the biggest of stages and some coaches seem to value the winner/grinder mindset as much as talent, figuring theyll coach them up the rest of the way. Our first rookie-only mock of 2023 was a two-round Superflex mock completed on Monday. So how should you treat the position in superflex dynasty rookie drafts? After Addison carried Kenny Pickett to a first-round NFL selection a year ago, he took his wares out west to USC to become Caleb Williams favorite target. Charbonnet is a good athlete who packs some punch with his 214-pound frame. Five picks into a SuperFlex and only one QB taken! By Round 3, were looking for upside with some likelihood of earning playing time. The guys 5-5 and 179 pounds. Therefore, for this Superflex rookie mock draft, we used Neal Driscoll's Mock Draft 3.0 to provide landing spots for the rookies. Hell be a set-and-forget fantasy QB starter for years. Charbonnet also tacked on 37 receptions last year, making him an all-around backfield weapon. For fantasy managers, that means Dynasty rookie drafts are rapidly approaching. Analysis: After an exciting freshman season at Western Michigan, Reed took his talents up the road to East Lansing. You can find him later on the waiver wire. Stroud, Ohio State Redshirt Sophomore 6'3, 214 Prospect Model Score: 8.30 (out of 10) If we're talking about relative safety, tier one of the QB ranks ends after Stroud. Is it fun every single time? Before the Combine, he was being looked at as a top-50 pick, Early Day 2, the 5th or 6th WR. The problem is, it didnt. Richardson may not have put up the passing numbers of those two, but if he can throw just well enough to stay on the field, hes a high-end fantasy QB1. Top 50 Dynasty Super Flex Rankings 1. With that in mind, we held a three-round mock draft for you to use as a guide. Superflex Mocks Ben Cummins on 3/31/23 Dave Kluge and others on 3/9/23 Alfredo Brown on 3/8/23 Kyle Yates on 2/21/23 Fresh off the 2023 NFL Combine, rookie values are all over the board, and dynasty managers are getting ready for their own rookie draft. He faced off-field questions and his combine performance was middling-to-poor. Ill take a flyer elsewhere with my last pick maybe take a TE if I havent already or stock up with more RBs. But where was the productivity? Quentin Johnson, WR, TCU8. C.J. There were several more timer expired picks later in the round that helped the likes of Malik Willis and Pierre Strong Jr. fall further than Ive seen in most superflex drafts. Rationale: I like this pick. The one coming off the board just ahead of the other at 1.08 is USCs, Jordan Addison. Though he only had one breakout season and did not measure as particularly agile, he put up the numbers against the toughest competition. If youre picking 1.01, you need to maximize the value of that asset, whether it is just taking Bijan or trading the pick. I picked Abram Smith, and he feels like another guy that should not have been available at this point in the draft. Rationale: It calls for too much projection to expect a sizable NFL role. Obviously, draft capital is a massive part of the equation we are waiting to add to our analysis but consistently participating in mock drafts is another task offering us a data point. Rationale: Ill be looking for more even here late in the fourth. If he were bigger, folks would be talking up his impressive speed and his 647 rushing yards. His film isnt impressive either, and there is a ton of development that still needs to happen for Richardson to be a successful NFL QB. He is as raw as they come as a prospect, his film leaves much to be desired, and his numbers are not impressive. (Well, a few at least.) Kincaid was a dominant TE at Utah. Once we had those, each of the owners took turns drafting for two separate teams in the draft. Sure. Hes also coming off a late-2022 ACL tear, so fantasy gamers shouldnt expect much playing time this year. Analysis: Now heres a fun pick! What has dynasty managers drooling over Richardson, though, is the generational traits, not to mention the rushing he provides is fantasy football gold. Rationale: His closest comp is Steve Johnson, who, as some of you might remember, had a few interesting years a decade ago. White, CBS SportsDave Richard, CBS SportsScott Fish, Fantasy CaresThomas Shafer, CBS SportsAlfredo Brown, FootballguysJohn Bosch, Dynasty Trade CalculatorChris Towers, CBS SportsHeath Cummings, CBS Sports, 1. He was just a guy in 2022, posting 40 catches for 471 yards, three scores and a 61.5-percent catch rate. I will be giving a round by round recap, highlighting some of the more interesting picks. The late third/early fourth round is a great spot to take a shot on a QB. Most rookie-only drafts will look the same at the top with Elliott the clear-cut No. Hes been highly productive in all facets of the game, posting over 2,000 rushing yards and 20 scores the last two years and earned a 94th-percentile Target Share. His film isnt impressive either, and there is a ton of development that still needs to happen for Richardson to be a successful NFL QB. He did haul in 99 passes in his four college seasons. Pickens certainly never gets drafted ahead of Wilson. The elite running backs were drafted high with Bijan Robinson becoming . He caught 71.7-percent of his passes, both split wide and in the slot, and scored in every game until a Week 6 ankle injury ended his season. Stroud 1.06 Zay Flowers, WR, Boston College12. He might have enough athleticism that a team will take a chance on him as a UDFA. Irrelevant has great speed and decent size but never really showed much in college, maxing out at 729 rushing yards and six scores. Rationale: With a good shot at sizable workload and red zone work, hes a solid pick in the second round. Other running backs offer more upside and even a higher floor at this pick. 3.03- Tyler Scott, WR, Cincinnati Computer selections are filtered out, and only human selections are considered. No. Pickens is looking great in Steelers camp by all accounts, but we have not been seeing him go ahead of Moore much. Though not particularly agile, the NFL team that selects him will work to find a way to utilize that speed. Players fall through the cracks all the time (hello Chig Okonkwo!) As will happen in the upcoming NFL draft, four QBs went early in first round. Dynasty Superflex Mock Draft - Round 1 1.01 - C.H. However, Id have taken an upside RB. However, it sounds like he may have an uphill battle to make the team, so this pick looks like a possible waste of a pick. section: | slug: 2016-fantasy-football-draft-prep-rookie-only-mock-draft | sport: football | route: article_single_fantasy | Bigsby is big enough and contributes in all phases of the game. It is officially NFL Draft season with the NFL Combine and pro days in the rearview. He suffered a back injury late in 2022, and while hes been cleared for football activity, he skipped the NFL Combine so we have to monitor that. In Superflex leagues, quarterbacks are scarce assets with the highest value. So, here we take the youngest QB in this years draft, the freakishly-athletic Richardson and will watch him raise the bar for the modern fantasy quarterback. It doesnt matter. He posted 85h-percentile and above metrics across the board. Rationale: Winners of the Biletnikoff Award, as Hyatt was this year, always get NFL chances. Though not particularly agile, not a proven inside runner, and having no proven receiving chops, his 82nd-percentile straight line speed paints a modern Tevin Coleman picture. Join @DynastyRich, @DynastyMatt, and @DynastyPrice as they do a SF TEP rookie mock draft to help prepare you for your rookie drafts! I took Higgins with the hope he emerges as a viable Fantasy option by 2017. Marshall also is a sleeper since he landed with the Redskins. The most interesting, by far, is Richardson. . Its tough to project a significant NFL and fantasy role for a guy that puts up those numbers at Maryland. Rationale: With a 73rd percentile College YPC and a nose for the end zone, Abanikanda could be a great fit in an outside zone scheme where hes asked to run to a hole and turn it upfield. It takes extreme projection or unexpected opportunities arising for these guys to get a chance to earn playing time. I agree to receive the "Fantasy Football Today Newsletter" and marketing communications, updates, special offers (including partner offers), and other information from CBS Sports and the Paramount family of companies. Sure, hes almost as old as Velus Jones. Rationale: Its hard to envision Durham becoming relevant. Its that time, folks! The RBs in this range is a complete guessing game. Additionally, any receiver with a top PlayerProfiler comparable player of Stefon Diggs gets our attention! 6-keys: media/fantasynews/nfl/reg/free/stories, By pressing sign up, I confirm that I have read and agree to the. That helped @TheFFPresident make up for taking Kenneth Walker over Breece Hall. He has a nose for the end zone as hes posted at least one rushing TD in every game in 2022. I will give my analysis for each round and hopefully you can start to see where fantasy players are valuing these rookies. What has dynasty managers drooling over Richardson, though, is the generational traits, not to mention the rushing he provides is fantasy football gold. Dont cant compare him to Darren Sproles Sproles weighed 190. Jahmyr Gibbs, RB, Alabama6. So, we take the names we know and the guys we can picture getting a chance even if its a longshot. When he gave Alabama a 207-yard, five-TD beatdown, everyone new his name. Levis will be drafted early, meaning he, like the others, will see an NFL field early. Those numbers were the best of any WR for the Buckeyes, including NFL stars Garrett Wilson and Chris Olave. This will allow you to still draft a high-end asset at a position with more value longevity while adding additional value elsewhere. Kamara would land in the perfect NFL spot for his talents on a Saints team desperate for an electric pass catching back. Rationale: His closest comparable player Allen Lazard is what we should expect from Mingo. So, unless you are well stocked at QB and cant or dont want to trade back, you have to either take a QB in the first round or you probably wont get one this year. I just wish we had an example ever of a quarterback his size playing and thriving or, for that matter, even holding up to NFL hits. Not boasting extraordinary Agility metrics, he might be a best fit for an outside zone scheme where he can build up speed, turn and strike. 2.12- Hendon Hooker, QB, Tennessee, 3.01- Cedric Tillman, WR, Tennessee Rationale: With little productivity to go on and recurring foot injuries, hes all projection. Analysis: The QB run ended almost as quickly as it started! He's 6'3" and 200-pounds with good speed, and runs crisp routes. Most teams picking 1.01 are probably not a Bijan away from contending; there is a reason they are picking 1.01. Unless Im set at WR, though, Id favor one of the remaing higher-tier receivers like Jordan Addison or Quentin Johnston. Still, he was given a pass by many. There are some caveats, of course, or he wouldnt be here in Round 3. 1.01 Kenneth Walker III @TheFFPresident. Stroud. But in standard scoring, I can make the case for Pickett as the fifth pick in a 2022 superflex dynasty football rookie mock draft. Getting Sam Howell in a superflex draft in Round 5 also feels like a very nice pick. Again, SuperFlex changes the equation. But playing college slot doesnt carry the stigma it used to. He stood out at the NFL Combine and is the classs clear WR1. But he never posted more than 12.1 YPR or more than six scores despite seeing 121 targets a year for his career. Rationale: 55 catches and a 17-percent target share in college? He lacks ideal size and measures as a slow 23 year-old with poor athletic measurables. Thor Nystrom's . 2QB/Superflex Rookie Mock Draft 1.01 Bijan Robinson (RB) Height: 5'11" Weight: 215 With the first overall pick, it has to be Texas RB Bijan Robinson. Can you imagine leaving a Rookie Draft with Hall and Skyy Moore as your top picks? Theres just not much upside here. Tillman isn't being nearly talked about enough and would be an excellent snag in RD 2. pic.twitter.com/g3ctzeZOiz Flowers sits near the top of the second WR tier with Jordan Addison and Quentin Johnston. Well see how the NFL feels about him but hes another wildcard in a rookie draft. Much of this is dependent on the assumption that these four QBs are selected in the top-5 of the NFL Draft. Dalton Kincaid, TE, Utah7. Analysis: After three years buried in LSUs depth chart, Palmer transferred to Nebraska. All Rights Reserved. Spiller. He put up 2,727 yards and 29 scores on almost 200 catches in his last two seasons. He has the tools NFL teams and fantasy managers like to see, but he is a project requiring some patience. Mayer, PlayerProfilers No. There are no 5-8, 179-pound NFL RBs. Yes, even in a Superflex league. View current ADP data. There are a number of running backs still on the board that Id prefer that offer more upside. All three of these guys have consistently climbed draft boards since then. Aaron Stewart stepped in briefly but dropped out, leaving Jack Cavanagh to do the heavy lifting here. You don't currently have any notifications. Kincaid is a bit older than youd prefer as hes approaching 24, but he pulled in eight touchdowns each of the past two seasons. That three-RB start could really remake a running back room for a fantasy squad. Rationale: Flowers stock is rising but the No. Email marketing by StrikeStack. Best Pick: C.J. Hopefully, this will help you get an idea of where you can grab these players in your own upcoming rookie drafts. At pick 1.02 is the first of the quarterbacks, Ohio States C.J. 2 WR. The 215-pound back can do it all and is widely considered one of the best RB prospects ever. 3.05- DeWayne McBride, RB, UAB If you want to take a flyer on an athlete at TE, Musgrave is fine. Analysis: Rice was the 2022 SMU offense. Analysis: After splitting time at TCU in 2021, former five-star recruit Evans entered the transfer portal and landed at Ole Miss. I picked at No. That means that Jacob Eason, Jalen Hurts, and Jordan Love should all be taken in SuperFlex rookie drafts. Rationale: With a stunningly-early 18.3 Breakout Age and a history of success in the SEC, hes got more pedigree and a better track record than many other options at this point. First, some of the particulars. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: fantasynews | arena: nfl | pageType: stories | 4.03- Parker Washington, WR, Penn State ADP: Average Draft Position (ADP) is a list of NFL players ordered by their average position taken in fantasy football drafts. He had a very impressive preseason game and feels like he has a legit shot to be their No. My concern with Richardson is that he could be bad enough as a passer that his leash is not near that long. Rationale: While not all NFL top tight ends were top college producers see George Kittle, for example, its all projection here. The only notable difference is that Charbonnet had no Robinson in front of him so saw twice the workload. You can look for guys that are likely to get on the field but, at this point, go for the highest upside you can find, accepting that the floor will be the more likely outcome. Analysis: If you want a slightly-smaller back who has carried a college load and can catch passes, Tucker is worth a flyer. @MattyKiwoom ended up with a nice squad as well as he drafted Breece Hall, Brian Robinson, Dameon Pierce, Tyquan Thornton, and Cade Otton. Expect Flowers to be drafted in round 2 of the NFL draft with the potential to sneak into round 1. In this article you'll find our NFL team's updated 2023 fantasy . 1 QB in Fantasy in a given year. I feel like Smith fits that mold in a big way. Chris Olave was also considered. Rationale: While he may not have the ceiling of Richardson, he also doesnt have the floor. All in all, a really fun draft with a group of guys that obviously know what theyre doing. He never caught 30 passes or posted 500 yards in a season. George Pickens Advanced Stats & Metrics Profile. After a redshirt 2017 and three nondescript seasons at Buffalo and Iowa, Jones hit the road again, landing in his final season at Purdue. Hes an okay pick here. Speaking of high-end assets available at 1.02-1.04, the trio of quarterbacks is next up. His College Dominator was in the 16th-percentile. But then 2022 came and that Boutte seemed to disappear. 2.10- Roschon Johnson, RB, Texas Unlike Stroud and Young, Richardson isnt accomplished or experienced as a college player starting only 13 games in college. Analysis: Thompson-Robinson is a decent athlete who posted decent passing numbers and won his share of games in his five-year career at UCLA. Its a good idea to take a shot on him here. 4.08- Chris Rodriguez, RB, Kentucky 3.08- Jayden Reed, WR, Michigan State C.J. Rationale: If you dont need QB help and cant or dont want to trade back, Smith-Njigba is the clear-cut best non-Bijan pick. Johnston produced a mere sub-50-percent Contested Catch Rate. Coleman happens to be Abanikandas PlayerProfiler best comparable player. Mayer wins with a 73rd-percentile Speed Score and is a solid mid-second round pick. More info Note: This data is archived from 2016. The 2023 NFL Draft is in the rear view, and now it's time to get ready for your fantasy football drafts. At that size, his 4.64 40 is in the 96th percentile. If Hooker sneaks into the first round, he will probably go even higher than 1.11. Rationale: This years top RBs will have ample opportunity for significant NFL touches. At Louisville in 2022, Jawhar Jordan and Malik Cunningham took almost all the rushing attempts, leaving just 83 for Evans. Which players have the most value, not just for 2016, but for the forseeable . At 1.05, the top WR in the class comes off the board in Ohio States Jaxon Smith-Njigba. Rationale: Vaughn is fun to watch but we cant expect any fantasy output. Rationale: As such a good blocker, in the NFL, he might once again not be asked to do much of what fantasy owners care about. The problem is they just dont make NFL RBs his size 5-9 and 188 pounds. When teammate Cedric Tillman was lost for the season, Hendon Hooker only had eyes for Hyatt. Next up, we have a pair of wide receivers. 4.11- Sam LaPorta, TE, Iowa And hes not just a track star playing football. Rationale: Likely to be selected in the NFLs first round, Addison will find a regular NFL playing time even if its as an NFL teams No. Richardson will outrun all of them. Hes not a pass catcher, though, so hell need carries to be fantasy-relevant. A great way to prepare for any draft is to try a mock beforehand. My own pick at 1.03 came down to Drake London and Treylon Burks.
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