2025 Fantasy Football Mock Draft: Pick 1.10
Fantasy football draft season is well upon us, and practicing mock drafts can be a great way to prepare for the real thing later on. It can help you prioritize certain players and positions, as well as teach you to adjust when things don’t go according to plan.
In a 12-team fantasy league, top talent goes quickly, and you need to hit on your early picks as well as snag some late-round steals. Here is my mock draft for a 12-team PPR league, picking from the 1.10.
1.10: Ashton Jeanty, RB, Las Vegas Raiders
I would have preferred an alpha WR1 here, but Amon-Ra St. Brown was off the board, and I’m a bit concerned about Malik Nabers’ back injury – the phenom hasn’t practiced in over 11 days. I snagged Jeanty instead, as I’m a huge fan of his talent and opportunity.
The Raiders will surely pound the rock under Pete Carroll, and Jeanty is a sensational talent. If he can produce at a high level in what appears to be a workhorse role, he should pay dividends at the 1.10.
2.03: A.J. Brown, WR, Philadelphia Eagles
I had plenty of choices for a WR1 in Round 2: Brown, Drake London, and Nico Collins were all viable options. However, I went with Brown for a couple of reasons.
Firstly, Brown is the best player of the three. Secondly, the Eagles were historically run-heavy last year, so a regression to the mean is likely. As a top player in an elite offense that I expect to pass more, Brown was an easy choice.
3.10: Tee Higgins, WR, Cincinnati Bengals
I wasn’t expecting to leave this draft with Higgins on my team, but that’s exactly what happened. He slipped to the 3.10, providing great value, and I was happy to snap him up as my WR2.
The Bengals’ defense has continued to struggle in the preseason after being awful in 2024. And alongside Joe Burrow and Ja’Marr Chase, the Bengals’ offensive firepower is more than capable of keeping up. If Higgins can stay healthy, he should be good for another monster year.
4.03: James Conner, RB, Arizona Cardinals
The Cardinals’ running game is among the league’s most underrated, and a large part of that is due to Conner. He finished as an RB1 in 2024 and I expect him to do so again in 2025.
One concern about Conner is his injury history, but I wasn’t too worried. I just figured I would circle back in a later round for Trey Benson, his backup, as a handcuff.
5.10: Calvin Ridley, WR, Tennessee Titans
I’m all-in on Ridley in 2025. Despite being held back severely by Will Levis in 2024, Ridley still cracked 1,000 yards and showcased his big-play ability. Now, he’ll catch passes from Cam Ward, the uber-talented No. 1 pick who has impressed this offseason.
The Titans also lack any real threats to Ridley’s target share, and their defense was terrible last season. The wideout could be in for a 120-target season, and I was thrilled to have him at the flex spot.
6.03: David Montgomery, RB, Detroit Lions
Filling out my first bench spot, Montgomery fits the bill as a reliable player who also possesses an RB1 ceiling on any given week. While he’s still sharing touches with Jahmyr Gibbs, Montgomery is going to get his on early downs and in the red zone.
While Montgomery might suffer from the absence of Ben Johnson, I believe the Lions will be a more run-heavy outfit in 2025. This should make up for any potential reduction in efficiency.
7.10: Evan Engram, TE, Denver Broncos
I prefer to wait on a tight end, but Engram kept me from waiting too long. He’s a very talented player who proved he could thrive as a target hog in Jacksonville, and now he’s in a great situation in Denver.
Head coach Sean Payton loves his tight ends, and Engram should be the No. 2 option on a passing offense lacking any stars outside of Courtland Sutton.
8.03: Stefon Diggs, WR, New England Patriots
A quarterback and backup running back were both on the cards here, but the value of taking Diggs was too good to pass up. He may be coming off a torn ACL, but Diggs has looked sharp at training camp and is the clear No. 1 receiver for the Patriots.
Drake Maye is also an exciting young QB with a big arm, meaning that Diggs could be receiving more big-play opportunities than expected.
9.10: Dak Prescott, QB, Dallas Cowboys
If you couldn’t already tell, I like waiting on quarterbacks. And there’s plenty of good options this year: Caleb Williams, Drake Maye, Jared Goff, and Justin Fields are all available in Round 9 or later. But Prescott is the best option of them all.
The veteran is just two years removed from an elite campaign, and now he has George Pickens to throw to as well as superstar CeeDee Lamb and steady Jake Ferguson. Prescott could prove to be the biggest steal of this mock.
10.03 and on
Once I reached Round 10, it was time to swing for the fences on some high-upside players. At the 10.03, Keon Coleman fit the bill (pun intended) as a potential No. 1 receiver for Josh Allen. After that, I just loaded up on running backs. I did end up drafting Trey Benson in Round 11, and then followed that up with Dallas’ Jaydon Blue in Round 12 – a great pass-catcher and potentially the Cowboys’ starting running back. I ended things with two important backups – San Francisco’s Isaac Guerendo and Philadelphia’s Will Shipley are both potential league-winners should Christian McCaffrey or Saquon Barkley get injured.
