Superflex Rookie Mock Draft 1.0

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Footballguys assembled a 2024 rookie mock draft to prepare you for your upcoming dynasty rookie drafts. Our first version is a 12-team Superflex(SF)/PPR league with standard roster construction. We are drafting 48 rookies over four rounds. Below, each FBG analyst will walk you through their draft strategy and player evaluations. We plan to run a new FBG rookie mock every few weeks so you can stay up with the latest trends in draft season, which will hopefully help you win your leagues.

For a full breakdown of these rookies, check out our Footballguys Rookie Guide.

Also, please check out our expert FBG rookie rankings and average draft position (ADP).

2024 SF Rookie Mock Draft Board

Now, each FBG analyst will take you through their draft and some of the strategies and perspectives behind it. The entire team at Footballguys is here to help, so please don't hesitate to contact us if you have any questions about this mock draft or want to chat about anything.

Pick #1 | Ryan Weisse | @TheFantasyFive

1.01 WR Marvin Harrison Jr.
2.01 WR Keon Coleman
3.01 QB Michael Penix Jr.
4.01 TE Theo Johnson

Fantasy managers with the first pick will likely face the same dilemma in 2024: Caleb Williams or Marvin Harrison Jr. For many, it will come down to team need, but in a mock, there is no team need. Both are uber-talented, but Harrison feels safer and should flourish early. My dynasty strategy is almost always "win now." Harrison will be my first pick unless my quarterback situation is dire.

My strategy for the remainder of my picks is to take the best player available. In Round 2, Keon Coleman is my current WR4 in this class, so landing him as the draft's 8th receiver felt like good value. I'm not too concerned by the poor 40-yard time at the Combine. With my third pick, I decided to gamble and see if Jaylen Wright would make it to the fourth round. He did not, as Kluge took him two picks later. However, I'm okay with Michael Penix Jr. here. In Superflex, quarterbacks are never cheaper than at the draft, and Penix has starter potential if he can stay healthy. In the final round, Theo Johnson had an excellent Combine and is drawing comps to Jimmy Graham, one of my favorite fantasy tight ends. He's a steal at the end of drafts if he approaches that comparison.

Pick #2 | Jeff Bell | @4WhomJBellTolls

1.02 QB Caleb Williams
2.02 QB Bo Nix
3.02 WR Roman Wilson
4.02 RB Isaiah Davis

Caleb Williams at the 1.02 was the easiest pick of the draft. For whatever harmful smoke is attempting to be generated, he is still a generational quarterback prospect, and that is a term I do not throw around lightly. If Williams is at the 1.02 in your draft, take him and be happy. Bo Nix was a more exciting pick. I liked other players on the board, particularly Ladd McConkey, but leaning into the Superflex format, there is enough steam on Nix as a potential first-round pick to take the chance at the 2.02. If he lands anywhere in round one, this value is a win. The third round was an easy "get your guy" scenario. Roman Wilson is a player I have been high on for many years now, and he was a star at the Senior Bowl. McConkey's stock soared after that event, while Wilson's hardly moved. Wilson broke 4.40 in the 40 and sat out most of the testing. I am assuming he has heard something positive that led to that decision. In the fourth round, I saw a perfect blend of a running back who should land with a solid opportunity to carve out a role on a depth chart and a chance to snipe a league mate. I know my cohost on the Footballguys Dynasty Football Show, Christian Williams, is a big fan of Isaiah Davis, and since mocks are mocks, I wanted to take his guy. But I believe in loading in running backs in those later picks, especially under-the-radar players like Davis.

Pick #3 | Dave Kluge | @DaveKluge

1.03 QB Jayden Daniels
2.03 RB Blake Corum
3.03 RB Jaylen Wright
4.03 QB Joe Milton III

No one knows in what order the quarterbacks will be drafted after Caleb Williams on Draft Night. While draft capital and landing spots will undoubtedly play a factor in post-draft rankings, Jayden Daniels seems the safest behind Williams. His rushing upside is desirable in today's NFL and will provide bountiful fantasy production. And while the wide receivers are the highlight of this draft class, I was shocked that no running backs were selected until I took Blake Corum in Round 2. He is touted for his strength and agility. And placing in the 95th percentile in strength and agility scores at the Combine corroborates what we already knew about him. Landing spot will play a factor in his projections. However, his likely chance to reunite with John Harbaugh in Los Angeles to take Austin Ekeler's role makes him my pre-draft RB1. As everyone continued hammering receivers in this draft, I happily took Jaylen Wright in Round 3. His speed and explosiveness should pique teams' interest early in the draft. And for a Round 4 dart, few have the upside Joe Milton III possesses if he finds himself in a starting role.

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Pick #4 | Kevin Coleman | @Daboys_22

1.04 WR Malik Nabers
2.04 WR Ladd McConkey
3.04 QB Michael Pratt
4.04 RB Will Shipley

My approach with all rookie drafts is to take the best player available or the player I think is the best value. If Malik Nabers is available at pick 1.04 in your drafts, you will take that every time. Depending on the landing spot, he has a chance to finish as WR1 among the rookies in 2024 and will compete with Marvin Harrison Jr. all season. Getting Ladd McConkey at the 2.04 in the second round was a surprise as his current rookie ADP is sitting at the back end of the 1st round. That was a value pick for me, as was my third-round selection, Michael Pratt. Pratt is an intriguing addition in Superflex leagues, especially in the third round, and has a chance to earn a starting spot as a high-end backup in the NFL. He has the traits to succeed at the next level. With any fourth-round picks, you are selecting based on traits and opportunity. If you're taking a running back in this spot, they either need to be in a situation where they can compete for the #2 job in August or have a unique skill set; in Shipley's case, he is one of the best pass-catching backs of his class, which opens up opportunities for him in PPR leagues.

Pick #5 | Dan Hindery | @Hindery

1.05 WR Rome Odunze
2.05 RB Trey Benson
3.05 WR Malachi Corley
4.05 WR Javon Baker

The 1.05 came down to Rome Odunze or Drake Maye. I prefer Odunze. He is a safer bet than Maye and also has plenty of upside. Odunze looks like a lock for the Top 10 of the NFL Draft and also has Top 10 fantasy upside. I love landing Trey Benson in the middle of the second round. He is my favorite back in this class. Benson has the size, speed, and receiving ability to be a true three-down back. The third round was a tossup between Malachi Corley and Jacob Cowing. When in doubt, I favor tough wide receivers and Corley is as tough as they come. Javon Baker has a good chance of being drafted on Day 2, which makes him a nice value pick at 4.05.

Pick #6 | Zareh Kantzabedian | @ZKantzFF

1.06 TE Brock Bowers
2.06 RB Jonathon Brooks
3.06 WR Devontez Walker
4.06 WR Johnny Wilson

Choosing Brock Bowers over Drake Maye was based on selecting the best player available. A top-tier tight end like Bowers has been a significant determining factor for many successful dynasty teams. Jonathan Brooks is the most complete running back in this year's rookie class and has the collegiate production profile of a top-12 dynasty running back. Brooks would be a projected Round 2 selection in this year's draft if it were not for an ACL tear in 2023. However, reports are swirling that he could be ready to receive touches by Week 1. Devontez Walker had an excellent sophomore season in 2022, breaking out for 921 receiving yards and 11 touchdowns. If he hadn't missed the first four weeks of his junior year due to eligibility issues, he would have likely surpassed his previous year's production. Nonetheless, his early success in college is a positive sign and suggests he could be successful in the pros. Johnny Wilson is an intriguing prospect at 6-foot-4 and weighing 230 pounds. He played exceptionally well over the last two years at Florida State University and surprisingly outperformed teammate Keon Coleman in every significant advanced collegiate production metric. At the NFL Combine, Wilson once again proved his worth when he posted exceptional testing numbers. Wilson has earned himself draft capital this offseason and may be one of the most remarkable surprises in this year's draft.