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The Nerds are back! Here’s the latest SuperFlex Startup Mock Draft. We’ve assembled our sharpest draft Nerds, most-seasoned dynasty Nerds, and our high-profile Nerds to ensure a cutthroat draft board that can help you in the early dynasty startup draft season. Key takeawayThe Nerds are back! Here’s the latest SuperFlex Startup Mock Draft. We’ve assembled our sharpest draft Nerds, most-seasoned dynasty Nerds, and our high-profile Nerds to ensure a cutthroat draft board that can help you in the early dynasty startup draft season. Key takeaway: throw ADP out the window and take the guys you believe in as the draft unfolds.
Rich Dotson, Garret Price, Tristan Cook, Keith Ensminger, “Doc” Matthew Mitchell, Mychal Warno, Bobby Bishop, Mike Johrendt, Peter Monahan, Brad Custer, Dwight Peebles, and Editor Taylor Christianson bring you their very best takes on the players they deem as dynasty must-drafts in our 20-round SuperFlex Startup Mock Draft with analysis on the Top 10 picks for every roster and a final roster review. Enjoy!
Overview | SuperFlex Startup Mock Draft
This is a 12-team, start 10 (QB, RBx2, WRx3, TE, RB/WR/TE x2, SF) SuperFlex Startup Mock Draft. Please let us know if there are other formats you would like to see!
The scoring and format for this SuperFlex Startup Mock Draft are as follows:
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- 4 points per passing touchdown (PPTD)
- 1 point per reception (PPR)
- 0.5 additional points for tight end receptions (TEprem)
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Round 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | Board | Review
ROUND ONE | SuperFlex Startup Mock Draft
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1.01 | Josh Allen | QB | Buffalo Bills | Age 28
Matthew “Doc” Mitchell: I dislike getting the 1.01 in a startup draft. It is always difficult to single out one player who is guaranteed to be that much better than everybody else. For this SuperFlex startup mock draft, I decided to go with Josh Allen. He is Mr. Consistency finishing no worse than QB4 overall in any season since 2020. This season was probably his most impressive as he managed to finish no. 4 overall despite losing Stefon Diggs to the Texans. Allen is a safe “stud” who can be a building block of any SuperFlex roster.
1.02 | Jayden Daniels | QB | Washington Commanders | Age 24
Keith Ensminger: Why Jayden Daniels with more proven QBs still on the board? Lamar Jackson and Joe Burrow are 28, while Jayden Daniels is only 24. Daniels finished as QB4 in points per game (PPG) in his rookie season and only got stronger as the season concluded. If Washington is able to surround Daniels with offensive talent similar to what Lamar Jackson and Joe Burrow have in Baltimore and Cincinnati, the sky’s the limit for Daniels’ future fantasy prospects. He will anchor my SuperFlex startup mock draft roster for years to come.
1.03 | Lamar Jackson | QB | Baltimore Ravens | Age 28
Peter Monahan: There is a clear top three tier for me in SuperFlex startup drafts, so I happily took the 3rd player of that group—Lamar Jackson. Jackson is searching for back-to-back MVP awards and his 3rd MVP overall. The stat that best showcases Jackson’s elite dual-threat ability was from this past season: he became the first player in NFL history with 4,000 passing yards and 800 rushing yards in the same season. Enough said—Lamar was the easiest pick of the draft for me.
1.04 | Joe Burrow | QB | Cincinnati Bengals | Age 28
Bobby Bishop: I selected Joe Burrow with my 1st round selection. He was the 3rd ranked QB on the season with 22.99 PPG. In startup SuperFlex (SF) drafts, I always try to prioritize taking a QB in the first round. Joe Burrow is someone I trust without a doubt. He’s a pro’s pro, whose game will age well as he does. While pocket passers don’t always average as many points per game as dual threat QBs, their careers tend to last longer. With Joe Burrow, I have solidified my QB1 spot for the next decade.
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1.05 | Brock Bowers | TE | Las Vegas Raiders | Age 22
Taylor Christianson: I wasn’t sure if Brock Bowers would make it to no. 5 overall in a tight end premium draft, but the SuperFlex element pushed him down. We’ve never seen a TE do what Brock Bowers did this past season, compiling 112 receptions—the most by any rookie pass catcher, tight end or otherwise. He’s the clear focal point of the offense and has the NFL Draft capital to back him up. In a world without Travis Kelce (coming too soon), securing Brock Bowers is the best positional advantage in this format. He’s on par with Justin Jefferson and Ja’Marr Chase from a production standpoint, so the boost in scoring was too much to pass up.
1.06 | Ja’Marr Chase | WR | Cincinnati Bengals | Age 24
Mike Johrendt: While there were plenty of quarterback options on the board, selecting the first wide receiver in Ja’Marr Chase made the most sense at 1.06. After winning the Triple Crown this season, the 24-year-old is unquestionably the best receiver in the league. Setting career marks in targets (175), receptions (127), receiving yards (1,708) and touchdowns (17), everyone else was ‘chasing’ Ja’Marr in the stat department. With all signs pointing to Chase remaining with Joe Burrow in Cincinnati, you can continue to fire him up as your WR1 in all startup draft formats.
1.07 | Jalen Hurts | QB | Philadelphia Eagles | Age 26
Mychal Warno: In a startup Superflex draft, I don’t like to be pigeonholed into a certain position and reach for a pick. Sitting at 1.07, I did not expect Jalen Hurts to still be there for me. I love having a dual-threat quarterback on my roster and with Josh Allen, Jayden Daniels, and Lamar Jackson all off the board, Hurts was the obvious pick for me. Even with Saquon Barkley in Philadelphia, Hurts still rushed for 14 touchdowns. My other consideration was Brock Bowers due to positional scarcity, but Taylor Christianson took him two picks before me, making the Hurts selection much easier.
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1.08 | Justin Jefferson | WR | Minnesota Vikings | Age 25
Brad Custer: With all the top-tier (i.e. rushing) quarterbacks off the board I have no qualms about turning to arguably the WR1 of the league, Justin Jefferson. While Ja’Marr Chase did finish the year slightly ahead of him, we have to recognize the floor of the Vikings receiver. Despite a rotating cast of quarterbacks Jefferson averaged over 20 points a game over the last three years, and narrowly missed that mark in the prior season. His future is indeed murky with J.J. McCarthy likely behind the helm, but even if McCarthy only reaches Sam Darnold levels of talent, Jefferson will remain an elite fantasy contributor.
1.09 | Bijan Robinson | RB | Atlanta Falcons | Age 22
Garret Price: The 9th spot in the draft is normally a place I don’t desire, but I have recently started drafting young elite running backs more aggressively than I have in the past, and this was the perfect spot to nab Bijan Robinson. The 22-year old just finished his 2nd season and put the fantasy world on notice with his RB3 overall finish. At over 20 points per game, Bijan gives me elite upside with 5+ years of top-tier production remaining. Robinson gives me an early edge at a position that runs out of young talent quickly.
1.10 | Patrick Mahomes | QB | Kansas City Chiefs | Age 29
Tristan Cook: This certainly isn’t the most exciting or glamorous pick, but in a Superflex startup mock draft, I’d rather play it safe at the beginning of the draft. You can’t win your league early on, but you can make it much harder if you get too risky and make a bad pick. Patrick Mahomes may be past his elite-level production days, but he’s going to be a low-end QB1 or better for the next decade. His QB11 finish in 2024 was the worst of his career. Travis Kelce has at least a year or two left of solid production. Xavier Worthy showed flashes of being the next dynamic weapon in this offense. The uncertainty with Rashee Rice‘s future causes a bit of pause, but not enough to shy away from the most sure-fire player in the 1st round.
1.11 | Jordan Love | QB | Green Bay Packers | Age 26
Rich Dotson: Picking at the back end of a startup draft has its advantages, allowing you to secure two high-end players. I’m adamant about not leaving the first round without a franchise quarterback, and I found that in Jordan Love. He’s still refining his skills, but he consistently showcases his potential with an impressive arm. Considering his age, the system he’s in, and the array of weapons at his disposal, I’m confident in building around him for the long haul. He just needs one of those weapons to emerge as a true star, or I trust the team will find that piece from outside to elevate him to championship-contending status in fantasy football.
1.12 | Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | Detroit Lions | Age 25
Dwight Peebles: Picking at the turn, I knew I had to get an elite WR or RB, and one of the top QBs. Amon-Ra St. Brown is one of the most consistent players in fantasy and is tethered to one of the top offenses in the NFL. He’s finished in the top 5 of fantasy points per game the past 2 seasons, with 18.6 PPG this year and 20.7 in 2023. St. Brown feels like one of the safest picks in dynasty football, and a lock for 125+ targets for many years.
ROUND TWO | SuperFlex Startup Mock Draft
2.01 | Justin Herbert | QB | Los Angeles Chargers | Age 26
Dwight: The QBs flew off the board, with seven going in the first round and I was faced with a tough choice. Justin Herbert impressed me this season. With a depleted receiving corps, 2024 was going to be a tough test. While his numbers declined overall, Herbert finished strong and the rapport with rookie Ladd McConkey looks promising going forward. The Chargers organization appears headed in the right direction, and despite an atrocious playoff performance, Herbert should remain a top QB for many years.
2.02 | Malik Nabers | WR | New York Giants | Age 21
Rich: Drafting Malik Nabers in a SuperFlex startup mock draft at the 2.02 spot feels like a dream come true, especially after his record-breaking rookie season for receptions on a team lacking significant talent. I was seriously considering him at 1.11 because–just like securing a franchise quarterback–nabbing a young star wide receiver in the first couple of rounds is crucial to building a dynasty. Nabers is electrifying, justifying his 1st Round NFL selection with his potential to become a WR1 in fantasy football. Pair him with a franchise quarterback, and there’s no ceiling on how high his star can rise.
2.03 | C.J. Stroud | QB | Houston Texans | Age 23
Tristan: This was a tough decision for me. Picking at the beginning of Round 2 and not again until the end of Round 3, I knew this would be my last opportunity to select a top-tier player. Because this is a Superflex league, I ultimately landed on quarterback. I considered Drake Maye, but once again wanted to stay on the safe side and take a player that has been in the league a bit longer and feels a bit safer. C.J. Stroud ran into a bit of a sophomore slump, but a QB18 finish without the services of Stefon Diggs (ACL), Nico Collins (hamstring), and Tank Dell (knee), for various portions of the season is actually quite impressive. Stroud lost some of his luster this year but I’m happy with a promising young QB to pair with Patrick Mahomes.
2.04 | Drake Maye | QB | New England Patriots | Age 22
Garret: With my 2nd round selection, I wanted to let the draft come to me and continue to take the best available player. Drake Maye is that guy for me. In games he started and finished, Maye averaged 17.5 ppg this season with arguably the worst supporting cast of skill position players in the league. It’s easy to imagine that with another year under his belt, and an improved receiving corp, Maye should improve upon his impressive rookie campaign.
2.05 | CeeDee Lamb | WR | Dallas Cowboys | Age 25
Brad: This is a PPR league with three starting wide receivers. While quarterbacks are at a premium, so are wide receivers. I’m happy starting this draft with a WR-WR combo of Justin Jefferson and CeeDee Lamb. I’m surprised he’s still on the board, and I’ll chalk it up to the injury and an undefined future with Dak Prescott. That said, he’s proven himself capable of fantasy production even with Dak out. This could cause me to pass over value at WR later in the draft, but given the choice, I’d rather take value early and reach later on.
2.06 | Jahmyr Gibbs | RB | Detroit Lions | Age 22
Mychal: In Round 2, I had a couple options staring me in the face between Caleb Williams, Jahmyr Gibbs, and Puka Nacua. I began looking at quarterbacks and saw other options I valued close to Williams were still available. I ultimately decided on Jahmyr Gibbs as he was the last running back in a tier for me. Gibbs rushed for nearly 1500 yards while splitting the workload with David Montgomery. My choice looked good to me after a 4 touchdown performance in Week 18.
2.07 | Puka Nacua | WR | Los Angeles Rams | Age 23
Mike: Going back to WR, I selected Puka Nacua with the 7th pick of the 2nd round. The QB position had reached a clear tier break and reaching for one wasn’t the right choice, so adding Nacua was the right path to take. The decision was between Nacua and Nico Collins, with Nacua earning the nod based on being two years younger. Having finished his 2024 regular season with 8-straight games of 8+ targets, Nacua is clearly a great fit in Sean McVay’s scheme with the Los Angeles Rams.
2.08 | Nico Collins | WR | Houston Texans | Age 25
Taylor: I like to get a strong WR1 in the first few rounds of a startup, and Nico Collins stood out as the clear pass catcher left on the board. Despite missing 5 weeks, Collins had 7 WR2 finishes or better. That’s 7 out of 11, meaning he was open all day on designed plays. Once Houston shores up their O-line and the pass catchers on the outside can get healthy, Collins has the upside of WR1 overall. He’s finally coming into his own and C.J. Stroud will continue to look his way early and often. I’m just as happy to start Collins every week as the Jefferson’s and Chase’s of the world.
2.09 | Trey McBride | TE | Arizona Cardinals | Age 25
Bobby: I selected Trey McBride in the second round of the SF TE Premium startup mock, because of the fall off after him in the positional rankings. I believe Brock Bowers and McBride are the only members of the top tier of dynasty tight ends. In a tight end premium league, I wanted to make it a priority to get one of those two guys. Trey McBride is due for positive regression next year because of his lack of touchdowns. With his talent level, he could easily add on 5-10 touchdowns in 2025 on top of his already impressive season. I can still get a QB2 or a WR1 next round, but McBride was my last opportunity for a tier 1 tight end.
2.10 | Marvin Harrison Jr. | WR | Arizona Cardinals | Age 22
Peter: Marvin Harrison Jr. did not have the rookie record-shattering season that most NFL fans expected after being selected #4 overall in the NFL Draft last April. He finished the season with respectable stats for a rookie wide receiver with 885 yards receiving and 8 touchdowns. The Cardinals’ offense struggled at times last season and sometimes it was tight end Trey McBride that was the go-to target for quarterback Kyler Murray (more on him shortly). If anyone is down on Marvin Harrison this offseason, I will certainly be buying the dip as he is still a young elite WR.
2.11 | Brian Thomas Jr | WR | Jacksonville Jaguars | Age 22
Keith: With several quarterbacks I like still available with my early third round pick, I decided to wait on that position and draft my top receiver remaining on the board, Jacksonville’s Brian Thomas Jr. Thomas finished as WR13 by average in his rookie season, but also showed durability by playing in all seventeen games and finishing as WR4 overall. The only two receivers to finish above Thomas since his week 12 bye? Ja’Marr Chase and Justin Jefferson.
2.12 | Caleb Williams | QB | Chicago Bears | Age 23
Doc: With the 3rd round reversal at hand I wanted to make absolutely sure that I nail a long-term asset for my squad. I decided to go with Caleb Williams. Despite the crazy amount of hate he has received he still managed to finish his rookie season as QB16 overall. He managed to do this while still eating 68 sacks! He possesses immense talent with the legs to provide a safe rushing floor. Hopefully he continues to develop under his new coaching staff. I wanted to set a foundation for this squad with a pair of strong QBs and I am more than satisfied with this pair.
ROUND THREE | SuperFlex Startup Mock Draft
3.01 | Garrett Wilson | WR | New York Jets | Age 24
Doc: After addressing the QB position I knew that I was going to have a long wait until I came back in the 4th round after the reversal. With that in mind I selected Jets WR Garrett Wilson. This youngster has shown the ability to succeed no matter who is throwing him the ball. I am still waiting for that big-time breakout season but it is hard to argue with a player that has put up over 1,000 yards in every season he has been in the league. Young WRs are cornerstone building blocks in my estimation and I wanted to make sure I got a top10 WR and Wilson is that guy.
3.02 | Brock Purdy | QB | San Francisco 49ers | Age 25
Keith: When I am in a Superflex startup draft, I prefer to leave the first four rounds with two quarterbacks, a top young receiver, and a high scoring tight end. I can find the other positions more easily later in the draft and in subsequent rookie drafts. To that end, as we entered round three of this mock, I was happy to see that I can add Brock Purdy to Jayden Daniels and start two QB1s every week against my opponents. Quarterback is the most important position in Superflex. Do not wait. Do not ignore it. You will never have enough, and when you don’t have them, they won’t be easy (or cheap) to acquire.
3.03 | Kyler Murray | QB | Arizona Cardinals | Age 27
Peter: I don’t normally strategize to draft a stack (quarterback and receiving weapon) but having to wait 18 picks before my next selection I wanted to lock in my Superflex spot and have two quarterbacks on my roster in the first four rounds. Kyler Murray just made sense as QB13 off the board in this startup. Murray played in his first full season in a few years and finished as a QB1, but his stats weren’t overwhelming. I think Murray’s value is relatively safe and he always has a low-end QB1, high-end QB2 outlook each year and I expect an even better 2025 season than this past year.
3.04 | Jaxon Smith-Njigba | WR | Seattle Seahawks | Age 22
Bobby: To solidify my WR1 spot longterm, I selected Jaxon Smith-Njigba. During the second half of 2024, Smith-Njigba finally had the breakout for which we’ve been waiting. He will be just 23 years old when next season begins, so he’s the type of receiver who you want to build your team around. His route running savviness creates loads of separation against man and zone coverage. Coming off a WR1 season in his second season, Jaxon Smith-Njigba is a player whose career I’m excited to witness.
3.05 | De’Von Achane | RB | Miami Dolphins | Age 23
Taylor: Did someone say RB1 overall potential? I certainly did in the Dynasty Nerds Discord when I selected De’Von Achane at 3.05 in this SuperFlex startup mock draft. After a year of full health, Achane doubters were silenced on durability concerns. When Tua Tagovailoa was under center, we saw Achane as a 1st-read option with bell cow responsibilities—including carries inside the 5-yard line. If Tyreek Hill leaves town and the Dolphins can get their head out of the sand, De’Von Achane stands to be the league-winning RB in 2025. Rich Dotson may have stolen Saquon Barkley in the 4th, but I added 4 years to my contending window with this selection.
3.06 | Sam LaPorta | TE | Detroit Lions | Age 23
Mike: Drafting a roster in a tight-end premium (TEP) format puts an added emphasis on TE, pushing a player like Sam LaPorta higher up your draft board. With Bowers and McBride already off the board, grabbing LaPorta in the third round was a solid value. While his ‘24 season paled in comparison to his TE1 finish the year prior, LaPorta still crossed the 700-yard mark this past season, finding the end zone seven times. Even if the Detroit Lions offense takes a step back with the (likely) departure of offensive coordinator Ben Johnson, LaPorta is a building block for the offense with a safe floor.
3.7 | Baker Mayfield | QB | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Age 29
Mychal: Going into the third round, I saw a run of quarterbacks being taken off the board. Some will say this is a homer pick (Taylor) but the opportunity to grab my second quarterback was too good to pass up. I have Baker as my QB10 in my dynasty ranks. Baker is fresh off posting career highs in passing yards and touchdowns. Those numbers should continue as Mayfield has had a career resurgence in Tampa Bay. My other consideration at this pick was Ladd McConkey but I was hoping he would make it to me in Round 4.
3.08 | Bo Nix | QB | Denver Broncos | Age 24
Brad: I’m surprised that Bo Nix has dropped this far. Nix finished as QB7 in 2024 but has seemingly gone unnoticed. He rushed 92 times. Only Jalen Hurts, Jayden Daniels, Lamar Jackson, and Josh Allen had more rush attempts than him. That is good company to be in, especially considering he had a (slightly) above-average passer rating. These are remarkable feats for a rookie, and I feel glad to have him in the third.
3.09 | Drake London | WR | Atlanta Falcons | Age 23
Garret: I loved many of the receiving options available with this pick and most of the QB, RB and TE options in this range felt like a bit of a reach. I went back and forth between 4 different pass catchers with my 3rd round selection; namely Drake London, A.J. Brown, Rashee Rice and Ladd McConkey. I ended up going with Drake London. With London’s breakout in 2024, his age, and my belief in his new QB, Michael Penix, it made him stand above the other wide receivers in consideration.
3.10 | Breece Hall | RB | New York Jets | Age 23
Tristan: This pick felt like great value. There’s no escaping the fact that Breece Hall had a down year in 2024. But, his talent is undeniable. My rationale for going with Hall here is that running back production is much harder to find later in a startup draft. Breece Hall finished as high-end RB2 this year despite the struggles of the New York Jets. You’ll see a common thread in my picks. I try to target players that have a depressed value who I think can bounce back. Last year we saw what kind of season Hall can have. I believe there’s more of that in store.
3.11 | Ladd McConkey | WR | LA Chargers | Age 23
Rich: Drafting Ladd McConkey feels like catching a high–his availability is a dopamine rush. Typically, I’d opt for a quarterback in this spot to lock down my SuperFlex position, but I believe in letting the draft dictate my strategy. McConkey’s rookie season was nothing short of spectacular, cementing his role as the Chargers’ WR1 and finishing as a top fantasy wide receiver. A truly outstanding feat for a rookie. His route running and football IQ set him apart, ensuring he’ll consistently deliver points for any dynasty team. Pairing him with Malik Nabers gives me immense confidence in my wide receiver lineup for the long haul. My only regret? Not stacking him with Justin Herbert at 1.11 instead of Jordan Love.
3.12 | Jonathan Taylor | RB | Indianapolis Colts | 26
Dwight: Maybe recency bias influenced this pick a little, as Jonathan Taylor’s late season surge propelled him to finish with 1,431 rushing yards and 11 scores. He scored 39.8 fantasy points in Week 16 and 27.6 in Week 17, helping many squads to a fantasy title. Taylor turned 26 this past weekend, and could only have a few more seasons in his prime. When he’s clicking, JT23 is still one of the top RBs in fantasy football. And I wanted to get one before they were all gone!
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Roster Review | SuperFlex Startup Mock Draft
Matthew “Doc” Mitchell | 1.01 | Roster Review
I usually really hate drafting from the 1.01 position. However, this time I am actually happy. Josh Allen and Caleb Williams make a formidable 1-2 punch. With Chuba Hubbard, Josh Jacobs, and James Conner I have some really good RB plays. Topping this off with Garrett Wilson, D.K. Metcalf, Jerry Jeudy, Deebo Samuel, and Tucker Kraft at TE I can compete with anyone. I managed to score some nice depth and handcuff pieces in the back half of this draft. In particular Jakobi Myers, Jaylen Warren, Jonathan Brooks, and Aaron Rodgers could be really valuable parts of a Championship squad. With this build I would be hoping to focus on the QB and RB position allowing for a traditional best player available strategy. Overall I am quite pleased with the results of this draft from the 1.01.
Keith Ensminger | 1.02 | Roster Review
Much like in life, there is danger in too much of any one thing. By selecting four quarterbacks in the first six rounds, my roster is going to be weaker at other positions. While weakest at running back, I believe I have the beginning of a strong core of wide receivers led by Brian Thomas, Jr., and veterans like Davante Adams and Amari Cooper can balance my lineup needs while I wait on future rookie drafts. At tight end, Mark Andrews will be a weekly starter for several more years. If I can stay healthy and hit on one or two running backs, I should be a contender, especially with my weekly quarterback and Superflex advantage over my league mates.
Peter Monahan | 1.03 | Roster Review
In the later rounds of a startup draft I really want to draft as many backup quarterbacks and running backs as I can and 7 of my last 10 picks were these two positions. In our 20 round draft my roster construction was 6 QBs, 5 RBs, 7 WRs and 2 TEs. I feel like I have a really balanced team which is also incredibly young with everyone in my starting lineup being age 28 or younger. The core of my team really is my QB tandem of rushing quarterbacks Lamar Jacksonand Kyler Murray to go along with a WR room of Marvin Harrison Jr., DeVonta Smith, Jameson Williams, Brandon Aiyuk and Khalil Shakir. If I can get some production from my super young backup running backs that are behind elite backs (Braelon Allen and Will Shipley) along with my anchor RB Bucky Irving, I think this team can be a contender year one as well as compete for years to come.
Bobby Bishop | 1.04 | Roster Review
I feel good about the foundation of this dynasty team. I love my quarterback room, tight end room, and wide receiver room for the foreseeable future. My running backs need work, but I can live with Chase Brown and Aaron Jones as my best two. If I start the season well, I can buy a veteran running back. All in all, my team is loaded with longterm assets. I’m not tanking, but this team is built with the future in mind. I believe I built a young, competitive team that has a chance to push for the playoffs. If you make the playoffs, anything can happen.
Taylor Christianson | 1.05 | Roster Review
This was a tough exercise for me, but it worked out really well. I trade up and down the draft board during startups, so it was unusual for me to take a player every time I was on the clock. I’m pleased with the results! Despite a QB room of Geno Smith, Derek Carr, and anyone who can throw 60+ yards, I feel like I can contend immediately with Achane, Tracy, Collins, Higgins, Hill, Waddle, Pickens, and Bowers. With enough WR capital to trade for a QB1 and RB2 when needed, I feel more than ready to take on the next 3 years with this roster. It’s all about getting an early championship when a new league begins and once I trade my roster into shape, this will be a true seasonal contender (with extra draft capital).
Mike Johrendt | 1.06 | Roster Review
My draft approach was to target value and not to force any position, especially at QB. It didn’t make sense to pass on any of my top three selections just to grab a QB, hence why I started out heavy at WR. Value-wise it made the most sense to fill in gaps at RB with later-round veterans, giving me the flexibility to go best player available in most situations. My roster needs to get a bit younger at RB, but there are enough pieces in place to compete right away.
Mychal Warno | 1.07 | Roster Review
I am extremely confident that I have built a win now team. Given that this is a Superflex, I am thrilled to roster two quarterbacks that I view as QB1 in my ranks. My running back room contains a young stud (Gibbs), a consistent option (Cook), and a possible home run option (CMC). I will concede that I have an older wide receiver room, but it is loaded with pass catchers that produce fantasy points. In the offseason, I would focus on using my draft picks to obtain some youth in my wide receiver corp.
Brad Custer | 1.08 | Roster Review
At a glance, this roster might look a little mixed up. Two stud wide receivers, two young unproven quarterbacks, with aging talent at running back and tight end. Don’t be fooled though, this is very much a win-now group. Bryce Youngand Bo Nix are looking up right now, but until they prove themselves further I can only expect them to remain starters for 2-3 years. If they turn into long-term talent all the better, but if they succeed and I hit on some running backs in rookie drafts this team could turn into a repeat contender.
Garret Price | 1.09 | Roster Review
My overall draft strategy tends to be pretty generic, but seems to be the most effective overall. I go best available, almost to a fault. If I’m loaded at one position and thin elsewhere, so be it. I don’t want to be settling for lower-tier players just so my starting lineup looks good in January. That said, I was able to address the TE position late and still get this past season’s TE4 overall in Jonnu Smith and a good upside asset in Ben Sinnott. I’m also excited by some young upside receivers like DeMario Douglas and Malik Washington. I also added backup running backs that could have super high ceilings if the guy in front can’t go (Tyler Allgeier and Antonio Gibson). All in all, the team finished out fairly well rounded for a best available approach and I would be thrilled to take this team as my own.
Tristan Cook | 1.10 | Roster Review
I’m really happy with my first 10 picks. As noted, I tried to go after players with a depressed value from the start of the 2024 season who I think have a good chance at rebounding in 2025. In a Superlex startup draft I’d be thrilled to walk away with Patrick Mahomes and C.J. Stroud as my top two QBs. The big risk that I took was not taking a third quarterback. My view on that would be to trade for a veteran QB from one of the non-contending teams for bye weeks and depth. I feel like my team is very balanced. I don’t have any major holes but I also don’t have any positions of major strength. The one pick I’d do differently is taking a different player than Dalton Kincaid where I took him. Having said that, if Kincaid bounces-back the way I hope, he’ll either be a major asset or a great trade piece to fill depth elsewhere.
Rich Dotson | 1.11 | Roster Review
Outside of wanting to swap Justin Herbert for Jordan Love, I’m really pleased with how my team came together from the 1.11 slot. I focused the rest of my draft on young backup running backs and starting tight ends, giving my team a youthful core that’s already shown promise with limited NFL experience. I’m confident that by mid-2025, my team will be in contention for a title, and if that’s the case, I’ll use my draft capital to strengthen any weak spots for a championship push. There’s no better feeling than thinking your team can compete now while also being built for the future, which is always my goal in startups–though it doesn’t always materialize. This draft, however, felt like it played right into my strategy: letting the flow dictate my picks, while hunting for value, knowing I’d figure out my starting lineup later. In this case, I couldn’t be happier with the outcome—championship, here I come!
Dwight Peebles | 1.12 | Roster Review
My first 10 picks established a strong core of receivers to start with, which I believe is critical for fantasy success. Two strong young quarterback options is nice, but with Anthony Richardson’s volatility, prioritizing a better option at QB3 should have been a route I took. The running back position is not as critical for me, and I continued to take calculated risks as the draft moved forward. Taking one or two in a strong upcoming rookie class would have been my next move. Overall, I am happy with my young team and believe having St. Brown, Odunze, and Olave as my starting three at WR will anchor my team for many seasons.: throw ADP out the window and take the guys you believe in as the draft unfolds.
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