Superflex Rookie Mock Draft

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Now that the combine is over and pro days are in full swing, we are getting a clearer picture of the 2022 draft class. At this point in the draft process, analysts should be telling you what each pick is worth and providing names with specific draft picks when giving trade advice. Everyone can write a rookie mock draft, but there is value in knowing what players you could potentially flip for each pick. In this twist on a Superflex rookie mock draft, we will be adding specific trade targets to each first-round draft pick. These targets will be players you could potentially use in a trade for each pick or they just allow you to find the appropriate value for your negotiations. After the first round, you will be given a list of players you could possibly move for early and late picks in rounds two through four. This exercise aims to provide you with examples of player values to help you with building your dynasty rosters.

1st Round

1.01 QB Malik Willis - 6-foot-0, 219 lbs

Last season, we had a consensus No. 1 pick in Trevor Lawrence. This year there is no consensus. However, this pick should come down to two players: Malik Willis or Breece Hall. Since we are doing a Superflex mock, Willis should be your pick based on value and his upside. Willis has the highest ceiling among all the prospects in this class. Also, quarterbacks have historically been able to keep their dynasty value for two seasons even with subpar play. Trevor Lawrence is a prime example of that narrative. Konami quarterbacks like Willis are sought-after assets in all league formats, and he should be drafted in the Top 10 come April.

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So many examples of just effortless throw power on Malik Willis' tape pic.twitter.com/jtHScivBDk

— Austin Gayle (@PFF_AustinGayle) March 26, 2022

Pick Value:

• QB: Jalen Hurts
• RB: Joe Mixon
• WR: A.J. Brown
• TE: Mark Andrews

1.02 RB Breece Hall - 5-foot-11, 217 lbs

Breece Hall will be the second pick in Superflex leagues. Hall answered every question about his athleticism and ability at the NFL combine. Hall ran a 4.39 and had a 40 inch vertical. Hall’s balanced skill set should also excite dynasty managers. He projects to be a workhorse back at the next level and checks every box you want to see from him as a prospect. Hall is already being considered a top-12 dynasty asset, and he hasn't played a down yet in the NFL. A favorable landing spot will be crucial for the volume needed to be a top-five back in fantasy in 2022, but he certainly has the talent.

Breece Hall is going off 🔥

He has 216 total yards and 3 TDs 💪😤

(via @CFBONFOX)pic.twitter.com/aZkOjFB0jT

— Yahoo Sports (@YahooSports) November 27, 2021

Pick Value:

• QB: Matthew Stafford
• RB: Austin Ekeler
• WR: Stefon Diggs
• TE: Mark Andrews

1.03 WR Garrett Wilson - 6-foot-0, 183 lbs

Garrett Wilson is the WR1 of this draft class. He is the most pro-ready prospect at the position and is a seasoned route runner. There is no route he can’t run and should easily create separation at the position. Wilson is also a fluid athlete, and his open-field ability sets him apart from his counterparts in the draft. Coaches raved about his ability to pick up new offensive schemes early at Ohio State. He comes from a program that can develop NFL-ready talent at the receiver position. Wilson presumably has the safest floor of any receiver in this class.

CJ STROUD TO GARRETT WILSON FOR SIX 🔥💨 @GarrettWilson_V @OhioStateFB back on top.

(🎥 @CFBONFOX) pic.twitter.com/cPGNG4HdhV

— 247Sports (@247Sports) September 3, 2021

Pick Value:

• QB: Aaron Rodgers
• RB: Nick Chubb
• WR: D.J. Moore
• TE: George Kittle

1.04 WR Drake London - 6-foot-4, 219 lbs

Drake London is a prospect that has risen up prospective draft boards all offseason. London took over the No. 1 receiver role last season at USC and had 88 receptions for 1,084 yards and scored seven touchdowns in just eight games before injuring his ankle. He accounted for 42.98% of USC’s receiving yards per game. London is an athlete and has exceptional agility for a receiver his size. He uses his body well in traffic and projects well to the NFL. His versatility on the outside and the slot should allow teams to use him creatively in their schemes.

DRAKE LONDON 🤯✌️@USC_FB WR @DrakeLondon_ hurdles the defender on the way to the end zone! pic.twitter.com/c1VaMkdQ5W

— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) October 10, 2021

Pick Value:

• QB: Russell Wilson
• RB: Antonio Gibson
• WR: Tee Higgins
• TE: Travis Kelce

1.05 WR Treylon Burks - 6-foot-2, 225 lbs

Rounding out the top five is former Arkansas wide receiver Treylon Burks. Burks wasn't the testing monster that many thought he’d be in the combine, especially with a recorded 40-time of 4.55, but that number isn't a deal-breaker at his size. With his unique blend of physicality and speed, Burks will be a mismatch nightmare in the NFL. While he doesn't have top-end quickness, his ability to stretch the field and exhibit acceleration downfield is next level. Burks is also the type of receiver that can make quarterbacks look better with his catch radius and still has room for growth as a prospect.

here's treylon burks doing a bunch of fun things pic.twitter.com/wqqKfDvn3k

— Danny Kelly (@DannyBKelly) March 26, 2022

Pick Value:

• QB: Derek Carr
• RB: Derrick Henry
• WR: Diontae Johnson
• TE: Travis Kelce

1.06 RB Kenneth Walker - 5-foot-9, 211 lbs

Kenneth Walker’s rookie value will differ depending on the league you play in, but he should comfortably find himself in the top six picks. While at Michigan State, he led them to a top-five ranking while running for 1,646 yards and eighteen touchdowns. He won the Big Ten rushing title, averaging 136.3 yards per game. He was a dominant weapon in the Spartan’s offense. Walker became the first-ever Michigan State player to win the Walter Camp National Player of the Year and the Doak Walker Award and finished sixth overall in the Heisman Trophy voting. After running a 4.38 in the 40-yard dash, Walker could be the second running back drafted come April.

KENNETH WALKER. FOUR TOUCHDOWNS. UNREAL.

(via @CFBONFOX)pic.twitter.com/YLFtLdOuLl

— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) October 30, 2021

Pick Value:

• QB: Justin Fields
• RB: David Montgomery
• WR: Michael Pittman
• TE: T.J. Hockenson

1.07 WR Jameson Williams - 6-foot-1, 179 lbs

Jameson Williams started his career at Ohio State before transferring to Alabama his junior season. Williams went from being an afterthought on the Buckeyes to one of the best players in college football at Alabama. Had Williams not torn his ACL, he could have easily run a low 4.3 at the 40-yard-dash event at the Combine. He has that kind of game-changing speed that the NFL covets. He is also a nuanced route runner, and his explosiveness allows him to accelerate past defenders in open space. Williams is arguably the most explosive player in the draft class. If Wilson had not torn his ACL in the National Championship Game, he could have been a top-three rookie asset, and he still has the ceiling to achieve that. Even with the injury, there is a real possibility Williams is the first receiver off the board in April's draft.

Put Jameson Williams opposite Terry McLaurin and turn FedEx Field into Le Mans. pic.twitter.com/6spfvnFk2e

— Ryan Fowler (@_RyanFowler_) March 20, 2022

Pick Value:

• QB: Tua Tagovailoa
• RB: Alvin Kamara
• WR: Mike Evans
• TE: T.J. Hockenson

1.08 QB Desmond Ridder - 6-foot-3, 211 lbs

A lot can be said about Ridder's deficiencies as a prospect, but no one can question his work ethic and his winning mindset. Ridder finished his collegiate career with the third-most wins by a quarterback in college football history with 44 and finished with a school-record 87 career touchdown passes. Ridder holds career totals of 10,239 passing yards and 2,179 rushing yards. He has all the physical tools you want to see from a quarterback, and if he gets first-round draft capital, he will be a top 10 asset in rookie drafts. He'll need to prove that he can have consistent accuracy, but given his work ethic and coachability, he will have a chance to improve. His dual-threat ability gives him a higher ceiling in fantasy than some other quarterbacks in the class.

Cincinnati QB Desmond Ridder will appeal to NFL teams that value the following:

* winners/culture-changers who’ve proven they can elevate a program
* consistently improved 🎥
* dual-threats who will likely run 4.4’s at Combine
* easy passers who make NFL throws like this 👇 pic.twitter.com/nb2LPt6k5l

— Jim Nagy (@JimNagy_SB) February 23, 2022

Pick Value:

• QB: Mac Jones
• RB: Josh Jacobs
• WR: Amari Cooper
• TE: Darren Waller

1.09 WR Chris Olave - 6-foot-0, 187 lbs

Olave was the third-lowest ranked recruit in Ohio State’s 2018 class but turned heads quickly with his athleticism and hands. He became a sponge on the field, soaking in the knowledge passed down from Terry McLaurin and other veteran receivers. He would slowly blossom into one of the best slot receivers in college football and surprised many when he decided to come back to Ohio State for his senior season. In 2021, he caught 65 balls for 936 yards and thirteen touchdowns and should have secured Day 1 draft capital with his production and NFL Combine showing. He is an exceptional route-runner, and his ability to get in and out of breaks is next level. Olave is one of those prospects that the NFL is going to love, and if he finds his way to Kansas City or Green Bay, his value will shoot up.

Only 7 more days until game day…

Here’s some @chrisolave_ highlights for the timeline to hold ya over #GoBucks pic.twitter.com/MTDuBakRRk

— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) September 4, 2021

Pick Value:

• QB: Zach Wilson
• RB: Saquon Barkley
• WR: Terry McLaurin
• TE: Darren Waller

1.10 RB Isaiah Spiller - 6-foot-0, 217 lbs

Every season, a highly-touted prospect seems to lose value through the pre-draft process. This year it’s Texas A&M’s, Isaiah Spiller. Spiller got on the field and was immediately productive for the Aggies as a true freshman. Spiller’s film is littered with a wide range of skills, with his footwork and patience standing out above all the rest. He’s fluid and can hit holes with excellent short-area burst, which makes up for his lack of top-end speed. The real question will be whether he gets the draft capital to warrant a first-round selection in rookie drafts. Scouts out there have him as a late day two pick right now, and if that happens, his value will continue to plummet.

Most runs of 10+ yards by SEC RBs since 2020:

Isaiah Spiller - 63pic.twitter.com/QVqVZwpNFP

— PFF Draft (@PFF_College) March 26, 2022

Pick Value:

• QB: Kirk Cousins
• RB: Travis Etienne
• WR: JuJu Smith-Schuster
• TE: Pat Freiermuth

1.11 QB Matt Corral - 6-foot-1, 212 lbs

Matt Corral’s production took off once Lane Kiffin got to Ole Miss. He threw for a career-high 3,337 yards and twenty-nine touchdowns. While he did improve, he also showed off some gunslinger mentality, leading him to throw 14 interceptions in 2020. He improved on those mistakes in 2021, but that came at the cost of not pushing the ball downfield. His big plays were down, but he still managed to win ten games in 2021. He’s had an up-and-down off-season preparing for the NFL draft but still has a chance to get 1st round draft capital. If Corral lands on a team that will fit a scheme around him, he could have a good ceiling in the NFL.

On Matt Corral: “The poise and toughness in the pocket is very apparent. He will stand in there and deliver strikes and take big hits….” #HYDR pic.twitter.com/eeA7MVpoW8

— The Rebel Walk (@TheRebelWalk) March 23, 2022

Pick Value:

• QB: Ryan Tannehill
• RB: Leonard Fournette
• WR: Amon-Ra St. Brown
• TE: Pat Freiermuth

1.12 WR George Pickens - 6-foot-3, 195 lbs

George Pickens will be a value at the end of the first round of rookie drafts. In his freshman season, he had 49 receptions for 727 yards and eight touchdowns and showed just hope talented of an athlete he is. After his freshman season, he was saddled with inexperienced quarterbacks and injuries, but Pickens was many scouts WR1 heading into the 2021 season until he tore his ACL in the spring. He had a few explosive plays down the stretch in 2021 after he battled back from the injury that showed teams his potential. He is an athletic freak and uses that athleticism to get 50/50 balls. He uses his elite eye discipline to make uncatchable balls catchable and had some of the best hands in college football. There is a scenario where he is drafted in the back half of the 1st round of the NFL draft.

GEORGE. PICKENS. 😤😤 pic.twitter.com/wM4E1nSdoa

— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) December 4, 2021

Pick Value:

• QB: Tom Brady
• RB: Aaron Jones
• WR: Keenan Allen
• TE: Dallas Goedert

2nd Round

2.01 RB Rachaad White - 6-foot-0, 214 lbs
2.02 QB Sam Howell - 6-foot-1, 218 lbs
2.03 WR Skyy Moore - 5-foot-10, 195 lbs
2.04 WR Christian Watson - 6-foot-4, 208 lbs
2.05 QB Kenny Pickett - 6-foot-3, 217 lbs
2.06 RB Zamir White - 6-foot-0, 214 lbs

Pick Value:

• QB: Jameis Winston
• RB: James Conner
• WR: Brandin Cooks
• TE: Mike Gesicki

2.07 TE Trey McBride - 6-foot-3, 246 lbs
2.08 WR Jahan Dotson - 5-foot-10, 184 lbs
2.09 RB James Cook - 5-foot-11, 199 lbs
2.10 WR Wan'Dale Robinson - 5-foot-8, 178 lbs
2.11 RB Tyler Badie - 5-foot-8, 199 lbs
2.12 WR David Bell - 6-foot-1, 212 lbs

Pick Value:

• QB: Matt Ryan
• RB: Kareem Hunt
• WR: Gabriel Davis
• TE: Zach Ertz

3rd Round

3.01 WR John Metchie - 5-foot-11, 195 lbs
3.02 QB Carson Strong - 6-foot-3, 226 lbs
3.03 RB Kevin Harris - 5-foot-10, 221 lbs
3.04 RB Dameon Pierce - 5-foot-9, 218 lbs
3.05 TE Isaiah Likely - 6-foot-4, 245 lbs
3.06 WR Jalen Tolbert - 6-foot-1, 194 lbs

Pick Value:

• QB: Mitchell Trubisky
• RB: Devin Singletary
• WR: Jakobi Meyers
• TE: Brevin Jordan

3.07 WR Khalil Shakir - 6-foot-0, 196 lbs
3.08 RB Brian Robinson - 6-foot-2, 225 lbs
3.09 TE Jelani Woods - 6-foot-7, 253 lbs
3.10 RB Jerome Ford - 5-foot-10, 210 lbs
3.11 WR Justyn Ross - 6-foot-4, 205 lbs
3.12 RB Pierre Strong - 5-foot-11, 202 lbs

Pick Value:

• QB: Jimmy Garoppolo
• RB: Cordarrelle Patterson
• WR: Jarvis Landry
• TE: Adam Trautman

4th Round

4.01 WR Alec Pierce - 6-foot-3, 211 lbs
4.02 RB Kyren Williams - 5-foot-9, 194 lbs
4.03 RB Keaontay Ingram - 6-foot-0, 221 lbs
4.04 RB Tyler Allgeier - 5-foot-11, 224 lbs
4.05 WR Calvin Austin - 5-foot-8, 170 lbs
4.06 RB Zonovan Knight - 5-foot-11, 209 lbs

Pick Value:

• QB: Kyle Trask
• RB: Larry Rountree
• WR: Jamison Crowder
• TE: Jonnu Smith

4.07 RB Ty Chandler - 5-foot-11, 204 lbs
4.08 RB D'Vonte Price - 6-foot-1, 210 lbs
4.09 RB Zaquandre White - 6-foot-0, 206 lbs
4.10 TE Greg Dulcich - 6-foot-4, 243 lbs
4.11 WR Charleston Rambo - 6-foot-1, 177 lbs
4.12 RB Kennedy Brooks - 5-foot-11, 209 lbs

Pick Value:

• QB: Taylor Heinicke
• RB: James White
• WR: Nick Westbrook-Ikhine
• TE: Blake Jarwin