Fantasy Football Mock Drafts: A Superflex Dynasty Rookie Mock for 2025

As we enter the heart of dynasty rookie draft season, nothing gets the adrenaline pumping quite like a mock draft. And by “the adrenaline,” I mean that of me and the 11 other experts I gathered together to tackle this project in early May. These are legitimately some of the best and brightest minds in the industry … which makes this arguably the best and brightest mock of the month. (Not biased.)

Enjoy the full breakdown below, with my analysis and occasional input from the drafters themselves. And of course, this mock assumes superflex formats — as all dynasty leagues should be, in my humble opinion.

Let’s get into it.

The Drafters

1. Mike Wright — The Fantasy Footballers (@FFHitman)
2. Mike Talas — FTN Network (@ffTalas)
3. Ryan McDowell — Dynasty League Football (@RyanMc23)
4. Jeff Bell — FootballGuys (@4WhomJBellTolls)
5. Garret Price — Dynasty Nerds (@DynastyPrice)
6. Heath Cummings — CBS Sports (@heathcummingssr)
7. Matthew Betz — The Fantasy Footballers (@TheFantasyPT)
8. Jeremy Popielarz — FTN Network (@PopesFFH)
9. Michael F. Florio — NFL Fantasy (@MichaelFFLorio)
10. LaQuan Jones — FTN Network (@RealDealFantasy)
11. Colin McTamany — FTN Network (@Colin_McT)
12. Matt Okada — FTN Network (@MattOkada)

Round 1

1.01 — Ashton Jeanty, RB, Las Vegas Raiders

College: Boise State
Drafter: Mike Wright

Roughly every other year or so, a non-quarterback climbs his way to the 1.01 in superflex drafts by mid-May. In this case, there was no climb necessary. Ashton Jeanty is a generational running back prospect (a la Saquon Barkley) and went sixth overall to a Raiders offense that will revolve around him. His production and tape both grade well off the charts, and he’ll be a three-down bell cow in Vegas from day one. He’s the rookie 1.01 in any format and is already a first-round consideration in startups, as well as redraft and best ball. Easiest pick of the draft for Mike (or anyone else).

1.02 — Travis Hunter, WR, Jacksonville Jaguars

College: Colorado
Drafter: Mike Talas

The second dual-threat superstar Travis Hunter was announced as the pick to Jacksonville (after a trade up with Cleveland), he went from a fringe first-round rookie pick to a lock for the top five overall and my WR1 in the class. Reflecting on the difficult choice between positions, Mike stated: “If my [existing] roster were depleted at running back, I would not have hesitated to take Omarion Hampton … I chose to go the ‘generational talent’ route instead, and the upside of Travis Hunter” The potential workload on defense makes the Heisman Trophy winner a risky and complicated 1.02 selection, but he’s arguably the option with the highest ceiling.

1.03 — Omarion Hampton, RB, Los Angeles Chargers

College: North Carolina
Drafter: Ryan McDowell

Speaking of Omarion Hampton, he was quickly snatched up at the 1.03, as he is in most rookie drafts where Hunter or Cameron Ward (spoiler alert) claims the second pick. With first-round capital (22nd overall) and a superb landing spot in the Jim Harbaugh-Greg Roman offense, Hampton is the near-unanimous RB2 in the class. Fears that Hampton will wallow behind Najee Harris are misplaced — the former Steeler is coming off career-worsts in efficiency and is on a one-year rental deal in Los Angeles. The far more explosive Tar Heel should be the starter by Week 1 and will have fantasy RB1 potential as a rookie, with an even brighter future if/when Harris leaves town.

1.04 — Cameron Ward, QB, Tennessee Titans

College: Miami
Drafter: Jeff Bell

The 1.04 is relatively late for the first quarterback in superflex, but it is Cameron Ward‘s current ADP, and my personal ranking as well. Ward was the No. 1 pick in the NFL Draft on the merits of his transcendent arm and excellent playmaking ability, and that comes with a very long leash in the league (and in dynasty). However, he’s not a high-end rushing threat, and he went to a currently atrocious offense (as most number one picks do), so he likely doesn’t have the upside of Jayden Daniels or even Caleb Williams. He’s still an early first-round lock in superflex, but I’d expect him to be more of a fringe QB1 long-term, a la Jordan Love (my and Jeff Ratcliffe’s comp for Ward as a prospect).

1.05 — TreVeyon Henderson, RB, New England Patriots

College: Ohio State
Drafter: Garret Price

It was fun to see Garret Price slot in at pick 1.05 and select TreVeyon Henderson, as he and the Dynasty Nerds are notably high on the former Ohio State back. But this isn’t a “reach” by any means. New England drafted him early in the second round, despite having plenty of other needs, because he brings game-breaking potential and electricity their offense hasn’t had since … Randy Moss? He could be the “Lightning” to Rhamondre Stevenson‘s “Thunder” and an explosive third-down stud in Foxborough. Or Henderson could outplay Stevenson (and his fumbling issues) so convincingly that he earns a three-down role and pushes for Jahmyr-Gibbs-level upside.

1.06 — Tetairoa McMillan, WR, Carolina Panthers

College: Arizona
Drafter: Heath Cummings

There have been some recent rumblings in the dynasty streets about Tetairoa McMillan‘s “fall” to this range, as he was often going two or three spots higher prior to the NFL Draft. Considering he was the eighth overall pick and will be the unquestioned number one target for Bryce Young in Carolina, neither of those spots would be absurd. In fact, for a receiver-needy roster that doesn’t have the depth to take the Travis Hunter-level risk, McMillan is a viable 1.02 after Jeanty. This spot is less about the former Wildcat — who could be the Panthers’ version of Drake London — and more about Hunter’s upside, Hampton’s immediate impact, Ward’s position, and in our case Garret’s preference.

1.07 — Quinshon Judkins, RB, Cleveland Browns

College: Ohio State
Drafter: Matthew Betz

It feels like “Thunder and Lightning” duos are becoming all the rage in the NFL,, and Quinshon Judkins comes from just such a duo at Ohio State. However, the former Buckeye has a heckuva lotmore juice than a typical “Thunder” like David Montgomery. Judkins ran a 4.48 in the 40-yard dash, earned a 94th percentile Burst Score from PlayerProfiler, and is more athletically comparable to Nick Chubb. He’s now Chubb’s successor in Cleveland, where he was drafted 90 picks ahead of fellow rookie Dylan Sampson (who’s far more Tyjae Spears than Jahmyr Gibbs). Judkins’ short-term ceiling may be capped by the Browns’ offense, but like Jeanty, Hampton and Henderson, he’s already in the dynasty RB1 conversation and is a smash pick this far into the first round.

1.08 — Emeka Egbuka, WR, Tampa Bay Buccaneers

College: Ohio State
Drafter: Jeremy Popielarz

Superflex draft questions really kick in here at the 1.08, but Emeka Egbuka is the ADP answer and arguably the “talent over situation” answer as well. He’s a slot specialist with a ton of comparisons to Jaxon Smith-Njigba and could have a similar “PPR stud” career arc, even with Chris Godwin recently extended and Mike Evans still in Tampa Bay. As Jeremy preached, “Though he lacks top-end speed for the position, [Egbuka’s] poised to become the next great slot receiver in the league, similar to Keenan Allen or Amon-Ra St. Brown.” If you have a year or two of patience, Egbuka is the safest long-term pick in the latter portion of the first round.

1.09 — Kaleb Johnson, RB, Pittsburgh Steelers

College: Iowa
Drafter: Michael F. Florio

If you’re curious whether Kaleb Johnson is a good fit for the Steelers, check out this thing I wrote two days before the NFL Draft. As Florio (I know him by his last name) pointed out after the mock, “Kaleb Johnson is going to play the Najee Harris role for the Steelers, which provides plenty of volume and a safe floor.” For context, Harris’s volume and floor in Pittsburgh: 319 touches per season and RB23, respectively. Johnson is an extremely solid bet for annual RB2 production in Arthur Smith’s offense, pending Jaylen Warren‘s usage and the presence of a functional QB at the helm.

1.10 — RJ Harvey, RB, Denver Broncos

College: UCF
Drafter: LaQuan Jones

Easily the biggest post-draft riser in rookie drafts, RJ Harvey rocketed up from the third round back in March to the late first here in the middle of May. The reason? He went 60th overall to the Denver Broncos — a shockingly high pick and the best landing spot in the league. Head coach Sean Payton and OC Joe Lombardi both have proven track records with fantasy running backs, the offense is trending up under Bo Nix, and they have one of the best offensive lines in the NFL. Harvey lands atop an otherwise barren depth chart and will have an immediate shot at an RB1 workload in a near-ideal situation.

1.11 — Colston Loveland, TE, Chicago Bears

College: Michigan
Drafter: Colin McTamany

After hitting exceptional receiving analytics thresholds at Michigan — like a 99th percentile college dominator rating — Colston Loveland earned top-10 draft capital to play for Ben Johnson in Chicago. That’s a pretty sweet package, and elite tight ends are hard to find in dynasty … so why the back of the first round in our mock? Early target competition. Loveland will be battling DJ Moore, Rome Odunze, fellow rookie Luther Burden III, D’Andre Swift and incumbent tight end Cole Kmet for opportunities. Still, as Colin put it, “Loveland can run a ton of different routes and could develop into the focal point of the Bears’ offense.” Talent usually wins out, and Loveland has a George Kittle-in-the-equally-crowded-Niners-offense talent ceiling.

1.12 — Tyler Warren, TE, Indianapolis Colts

College: Penn State
Drafter: Matt Okada

The top two tight ends have flip-flopped in value a thousand times over the last couple of months, but they always seem to go back-to-back in rookie drafts. I made sure of it here by picking up my 1.08 Tyler Warren (at a screaming value), whom I preferred over Loveland pre-draft and still do post-draft. While the landing spot in Indy doesn’t come with the quarterback or coaching that Chicago does, it does come with more early opportunity — and this is a prospect Jeff Ratcliffe compares to Rob Gronkowski. I truly believe Warren has a Pro Bowl floor and a Hall of Fame ceiling and would not let him slip out of the first round anywhere I could help it.

Round 2

2.01 — Jaxson Dart, QB, New York Giants

College: Ole Miss
Drafter: Mike Wright

This was arguably the steal of the draft, and possibly the moment Mike went from enjoying a mid-May mock to wishing this was a real league. Jaxson Dart is the current 1.09 in ADP and my personal 1.06 in this format. He’s an accurate and athletic quarterback who may not have the arm of Aaron Rodgers or the post-snap poise of Tom Brady (or really any particularly elite trait) but does have the requisite tools to earn a first-round pick (25th overall) and be a franchise QB … once he beats out Russell Wilson and Jameis Winston. I comped him to Bo Nix and Jeff Ratcliffe comped him to Baker Mayfield — both of whom finished in the top seven in fantasy last year.

2.02 — Cam Skattebo, RB, New York Giants

College: Arizona State
Drafter: Mike Talas

Cam Skattebo is one of the more unique and unpredictable prospects in this class. His 2024 college production and wildly entertaining tape suggest he could be a three-down stud, but his lack of top-end speed and fall to the fourth round could put a damper on that dream. I’m a big fan and believe he can challenge Tyrone Tracy Jr. for work early on. So does Mike, admitting, “With both premium tight ends off the board, I reached a little on Cam Skattebo, who should get looks on first and second down, at the goal line, and in the passing game in 2025.”

2.03 — Matthew Golden, WR, Green Bay Packers

College: Texas
Drafter: Ryan McDowell

While Matthew Golden earned first-round NFL capital (23rd overall), he’s frequently sliding into the early second in rookie drafts. He’s a somewhat volatile prospect — 4.29 speed and strong separation skills with a poor production profile and questionable competitive toughness — but it’s the landing spot that brings the most question marks. Green Bay is overflowing with WR2s and WR3s that figure to cannibalize each other’s upside. His value will hinge heavily on whether he can rise to the top of the pecking order and earn legitimate WR1 targets.

2.04 — Luther Burden III, WR, Chicago Bears

College: Missouri
Drafter: Jeff Bell

In their ongoing banger of a build-around-Caleb Williams offseason, the Bears followed up their Colston Loveland selection with dynamic receiver Luther Burden III at the top of the second round. Similar to Loveland, he’s an excellent talent that may require patience in dynasty given the wealth of target options in Chicago. Both Jeff Ratcliffe and I comped Burden to his new teammate, DJ Moore — consequently, it may take a couple of years for Burden to succeed Moore in this offense and realize his high-end fantasy WR2 potential.

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2.05 — Jayden Higgins, WR, Houston Texans

College: Iowa State
Drafter: Garret Price

Speaking of teams drafting prospects with striking similarity to an incumbent starter … the Texans took Nico Collins lookalike Jayden Higgins with their first pick of the draft (34th overall). However, unlike Burden, Higgins has a very easy path to significant snaps in Houston, with Tank Dell set to miss extended time and free-agency addition Christian Kirk working out of the slot. Higgins should be the immediate WR2 for C.J. Stroud (as he attempts to bounce back from an inefficient 2024) and may have double-digit touchdown upside rather early in his career.

2.06 — Jack Bech, WR, Las Vegas Raiders

College: TCU
Drafter: Heath Cummings

On tape, Jack Bech has arguably the best hands and ball skills in the class and is a tough, dependable possession receiver. He also thrived at the Senior Bowl, earning MVP honors with a six-catch, game-winning-TD statline. His production profile is far less encouraging, as he had one decent college season, never cracked a 20% target share, and recorded a middling yards per route run of 1.86 over his career. The opportunity in Vegas is superb — Bech could be the immediate WR1 alongside Brock Bowers — so if he does play up to those second-round expectations, the TCU product could be an excellent fantasy value.

2.07 — Tre Harris, WR, Los Angeles Chargers

College: Ole Miss
Drafter: Matthew Betz

After hitting on Ladd McConkey last year, the Chargers went early wide receiver again in 2025 by picking up Tre Harris in the second round. He vaguely profiles as the Mike Williams to McConkey’s Keenan Allen, adding a downfield and red-zone threat to the burgeoning L.A. offense. If he outplays Quentin Johnston and the actual Mike Williams early on, Harris would be a promising WR2 for Justin Herbert and a fantasy contributor as early as this fall.

2.08 — Devin Neal, RB, New Orleans Saints

College: Kansas
Drafter: Jeremy Popielarz

This was the most “anti-ADP” pick of the mock, as Jeremy “reached” a full round for Devin Neal. However, it’s worth noting that Neal was going at exactly this spot before he slipped to the sixth round and New Orleans in April. And Jeremy laid out a convincing argument: “I see a real path to immediate relevance for Neal. He’s an explosive, quick-moving back with excellent vision, making him a perfect complement to Alvin Kamara at this stage of his career … Looking ahead, the Saints are headed toward a rebuild … If Kamara is traded, Neal could step into a significant role that might even produce high-end RB2 numbers.”

2.09 — Jalen Milroe, QB, Seattle Seahawks

College: Alabama
Drafter: Michael F. Florio

In superflex, I’ll always support taking shots on upside quarterbacks in the late second round and beyond — and Jalen Milroe is a perfect example. He’ll need to develop as a passer and somehow supplant Sam Darnold in Seattle, but if Milroe ever sees starter snaps in the NFL, he will be a QB1 on rushing ability alone (a la Justin Fields). Florio said it best, “I took Jalen Milroe because he’s fun … and has the highest fantasy ceiling of any QB in this class with his running ability.”

2.10 — Mason Taylor, TE, New York Jets

College: LSU
Drafter: LaQuan Jones

After the Loveland-Warren tight end tier, the gap to Mason Taylor is quite large — essentially a full round in rookie drafts. Taylor is not the prospect either of those guys are, and profiles more as a team’s third or fourth target than a number one. However, his landing spot in New York is exceptional, with only Garrett Wilson posing a major threat for looks. He has low-end TE1 potential, a la Dallas Goedert (Jeff Ratcliffe’s comp) or Tucker Kraft (my comp) in recent years.

2.11 — Bhayshul Tuten, RB, Jacksonville Jaguars

College: Virginia Tech
Drafter: Colin McTamany

Bhayshul Tuten has become a popular second-round “sleeper” RB since landing in Liam Coen’s new Jacksonville offense on day three. He was a combine stud, with a 4.32 in the 40-yard dash and a 40.5-inch vertical jump, and the new Jaguars regime has no ties to Travis Etienne Jr. or Tank Bigsby. As Colin put it, “Tuten could command the Jaguars’ RB1 role like Bucky Irving did with [Coen’s] Buccaneers in 2024. He has the most upside of any round two or three rookie back.”

2.12 — Kyle Williams, WR, New England Patriots

College: Washington State
Drafter: Matt Okada

In many ways, Kyle Williams fits the chain-moving, tough-over-the-middle, route-running slot role that was a staple of Josh McDaniels offenses back in the Brady era … except that he’s much faster than Julian Edelman or Wes Welker The only legitimate threat for targets in New England is Stefon Diggs (31 years old and coming off a torn ACL), so Williams could carve out a valuable PPR role with Drake Maye and the new(ish) regime.

Round 3

3.01 — Jaylin Noel, WR, Houston Texans

College: Iowa State
Drafter: Mike Wright

Jaylin Noel was the short-area slot complement to Jayden Higgins‘ big body outside for the Cyclones … and now again for the Texans. Houston signed Christian Kirk and will hope to get Tank Dell back eventually, so Noel has a tougher road to fantasy relevance than Higgins. But if he can earn the targets, the PPR value as C.J. Stroud‘s underneath man would be quite high.

3.02 — Elijah Arroyo, TE, Seattle Seahawks

College: Miami
Drafter: Mike Talas

Mike said it perfectly, so take it straight from the source: “I have been enamored with Elijah Arroyo’s game since the Senior Bowl, so this was my easiest draft pick. Noah Fant, who will become an unrestricted free agent in 2026, has never emerged as a true fantasy-relevant tight end, so it should only be a matter of time before Arroyo’s size and athleticism eclipse him. It could happen as soon as this season.” (Incidentally, Fant was my own pre-draft comp for Arroyo.)

3.03 — Terrance Ferguson, TE, Los Angeles Rams

College: Oregon
Drafter: Ryan McDowell

Terrance Ferguson was the most athletic tight end at the 2025 combine, posting a 4.63 in the 40-yard dash and a 39-inch vertical (both best at the position). He reminds me of Jonnu Smith and will be a far more explosive option for Los Angeles than Tyler Higbee (whose contract ends after this season).

3.04 — Tyler Shough, QB, New Orleans Saints

College: Louisville
Drafter: Jeff Bell

Jeff made this pick almost immediately after the Derek Carr retirement news broke, so props to him for capitalizing on fresh information. Tyler Shough has arm talent and raw traits, went surprisingly high in the draft (40th overall), and now has a wide-open shot at the starting job in New Orleans. He’s a high-risk pick with upside … i.e. a perfect dart throw in a superflex third round.

3.05 — Pat Bryant, WR, Denver Broncos

College: Illinois
Drafter: Garret Price

Garret picked Pat Bryant nearly a round ahead of ADP, but in a sense, so did the Broncos, who took him in Round 3 despite plenty of Day 3 prospect grades. None of Courtland Sutton, Marvin Mims Jr. or Devaughn Vele is a proven, consistent target hog, so Bryant could earn Bo Nix‘s trust as a big possession receiver and have sneaky fantasy value rather quickly.

3.06 — Harold Fannin Jr., TE, Cleveland Browns

College: Bowling Green
Drafter: Heath Cummings

Harold Fannin Jr. is a unique prospect who just shattered FBS tight end receiving records (117 catches, 1,550 yards in 2024), and who profiles as a move tight end with lethal run-after-catch skills. He’s undersized, so you can expect David Njoku to maintain in-line duties for Cleveland, but Fannin could be a versatile receiving weapon for whoever wins the QB job.

3.07 — Jarquez Hunter, RB, Los Angeles Rams

College: Auburn
Drafter: Matthew Betz

I just highlighted Jarquez Hunter as a top running back sleeper for dynasty, as he brings an injection of juice to the Rams’ backfield that neither Kyren Williams nor Blake Corum possesses. Hunter could be the RB2 in L.A. by September and the RB1 by 2026, when Williams becomes a free agent (or sooner if the incumbent starter battles another injury).

3.08 — Jaydon Blue, RB, Dallas Cowboys

College: Texas
Drafter: Jeremy Popielarz

Jaydon Blue headlined the sleeper article I mentioned above and has rare opportunity for a third-round rookie pick. As Jeremy summarized, “Blue is a speedy player with significant pass-catching upside. He joins an aging and unexciting backfield featuring Javonte Williams and Miles Sanders, so I’m taking a chance that he earns enough touches to be flex-relevant in year one. Looking ahead, Blue has the potential to inherit a significant role in 2026.”

3.09 — Jalen Royals, WR, Kansas City Chiefs

College: Utah State
Drafter: Michael F. Florio

The newest addition to a somewhat jumbled Kansas City wide receiver room, Jalen Royals will need to fight for targets behind Xavier Worthy and Rashee Rice (for as long as both are on the field). But as Florio put it, “Royals is tied to a Patrick Mahomes offense. While that hasn’t been as great fantasy-wise in recent years, it still matters. Plus, Chiefs receivers have struggled to stay healthy, so he could see year-one opportunities.”

3.10 — Damien Martinez, RB, Seattle Seahawks

College: Miami
Drafter: LaQuan Jones

Damien Martinez is a prototypically sized yards-after-contact terror who might have been an instant threat for early-down or goal-line work. However, he fell to the seventh round and the Seattle Seahawks, who already have two accomplished running backs ahead of him. For now, Martinez is a dynasty stash who could have D’Onta Foreman-esque stretches of relevance as a backup.

3.11 — Dylan Sampson, RB, Cleveland Browns

College: Tennessee
Drafter: Colin McTamany

Once drafted more than a round earlier than this in ADP, Dylan Sampson has fallen considerably after going to the Browns 90 picks behind expected starter Quinshon Judkins. Colin pointed out that “Sampson has proven he can handle lead back duties, as evidenced by his 258-1,491-22 rushing line at Tennessee in 2024.” But Colin also recognized the tea leaves in Cleveland: Judkins will be the lead back, and Sampson will be a change-of-pace complement.

3.12 — Trevor Etienne, RB, Carolina Panthers

College: Georgia
Drafter: Matt Okada

This late in rookie drafts, you’re looking for utter dart throws or niche contributors: Trevor Etienne is more of the latter, as he steps into the Carolina backfield as an instant favorite for passing-down work. With Chuba Hubbard offering little as a receiver and Jonathon Brooks out for the season, Etienne could have an immediate PPR impact and could evolve into something more depending on how the backfield shakes out in 2026 and beyond.

Round 4

4.01 — Isaac TeSlaa, WR, Detroit Lions

College: Arkansas
Drafter: Mike Wright

The Lions made arguably the reach of the draft when they took Arkansas receiver Isaac TeSlaa in the early third round. Despite an iffy prospect profile, that kind of investment draws heads and fourth-round rookie picks.

4.02 — Elic Ayomanor, WR, Tennessee Titans

College: Stanford
Drafter: Mike Talas

Elic Ayomanor‘s biggest claim to fame is destroying Travis Hunter one-on-one in their 2023 faceoff. He slipped to the late fourth round in April, but Mike’s still in, saying, “I like the trajectory of Tennessee’s offense and have confidence that Ayomanor’s size, physicality, and ability to separate give him an excellent opportunity to become Tennessee’s X receiver in time.”

4.03 — Shedeur Sanders, QB, Cleveland Browns

College: Colorado
Drafter: Ryan McDowell

There it is! Shedeur Sanders fell in this mock much like he did in the NFL draft, but Ryan stopped the slide with a dart throw pick here in the fourth. On the one hand, the whole situation (and Cleveland’s offense) is a bit of a mess. On the other hand, if Sanders plays anywhere close to the level he was scouted at by many draft analysts, he’d win the starting job easily and be a screaming Superflex value.

4.04 — DJ Giddens, RB, Indianapolis Colts

College: Kansas State
Drafter: Jeff Bell

With Jonathan Taylor on the roster, DJ Giddens is no more than a depth add for Indy … but we saw Zack Moss post several RB1 weeks in that role back in 2023. He’s a rare “dynasty handcuff” worth rostering, especially at this price.

4.05 — Kyle Monangai, RB, Chicago Bears

College: Rutgers
Drafter: Garret Price

We all expected the Bears to draft a running back to compete with or supplant D’Andre Swift, and they did … kind of. Chicago waited until the 233rd overall pick to take Kyle Monangai, who will have his work cut out battling Roschon Johnson for that RB2 role — but if he wins it, the situation and the offense are very lucrative.

4.06 — Ollie Gordon II, RB, Miami Dolphins

College: Oklahoma State
Drafter: Heath Cummings

Finally, the Dolphins added some serious size to an otherwise speed-focused backfield. While Ollie Gordon II is unlikely to earn fantasy-relevant touches immediately in a crowded RB room, the 226-pounder is worth stashing as a potential grinder, short-yardage converter, and goal-line option for Mike McDaniel and Co.

4.07 — Jordan James, RB, San Francisco 49ers

College: Oregon
Drafter: Matthew Betz

Jordan James was another name in my sleeper piece earlier this week, as the newest in a long and powerful dynasty of Kyle Shanahan running backs that all find value sooner or later in fantasy. I’d be surprised if James never has an RB1 week in his career, and those weeks are season-savers in dynasty.

4.08 — Tory Horton, WR, Seattle Seahawks

College: Colorado State
Drafter: Jeremy Popielarz

Jeremy captured the outlook on Tory Horton perfectly: “In the dart-throw territory of Round 4, I’m taking a shot on one of the most productive college receivers in recent seasons. [Horton] lands in a spot where he has a chance to earn targets as a rookie behind Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Cooper Kupp … [and] his game shows shades of Kupp’s. If things break right, he could eventually inherit that role in the coming seasons.”

4.09 — Savion Williams, WR, Green Bay Packers

College: TCU
Drafter: Michael F. Florio

Often compared to Cordarrelle Patterson (including by Jeff Ratcliffe), Savion Williams is a developmental prospect with a uniquely versatile skill set, and is a long-term stash in dynasty. Florio mused, “Williams is in a very crowded receiver room, but at least it’s in a good offense. He also brings solid third-round draft capital. Generate touches for him Green Bay!”

4.10 — Brashard Smith, RB, Kansas City Chiefs

College: SMU
Drafter: LaQuan Jones

The fourth of five names from my sleeper RB article to be drafted in this mock, Brashard Smith is an immediately intriguing receiving threat in Kansas City and offers electricity that others in that backfield do not. His upside is 2022 Jerick McKinnon … who was the RB20 in PPR and the RB2 (!) over the last five weeks of that season.

4.11 — Woody Marks, RB, Houston Texans

College: USC
Drafter: Colin McTamany

The last back from my sleeper piece, Woody Marks is another passing-downs prospect with additional upside. As Colin put it, “Marks could be the clear backup to Joe Mixon as a rookie, and Mixon will be 29 in July and has 2,135 career touches. Marks is a solid fourth-round rookie dart throw for any dynasty manager.”

4.12 — Will Howard, QB, Pittsburgh Steelers

College: Ohio State
Drafter: Matt Okada

Remember what I said earlier about late-round quarterback shots in superflex? I practice what I preach. Will Howard doesn’t have the upside of Jalen Milroe or Shedeur Sanders, but he currently has an easier path to a starting role, at least until Pittsburgh acquires Aaron Rodgers or Kirk Cousins. Startable QB3s are underrated assets in this format, and Howard has that value in his range of outcomes.

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