A few weeks ago, we released our first fantasy football mock draft for 2025, where 12 staff members got together to draft.

Fast-forward to the present day, and we're running it back. This time, we're making some slight adjustments and conducting a Superflex Fantasy Football Mock Draft. Ian Hartitz, Jonathan Fuller, Chris Allen, and I will break down our thought process as we progressed through the draft. We will also provide additional analysis at the bottom.

Fantasy Football Mock Draft Format

See below for the format, roster construction, and draft order.

Format:

  • 12 Teams
  • Superflex
  • 0.5 PPR
  • 15 Rounds
  • K and DST were not a drafting requirement
  • 2 Starting RB, 3 Starting WR, 1 SFLEX

Draft Order:

  1. Ian Hartitz
  2. Joe Metz
  3. Chris Allen
  4. Rob Waziak
  5. Matt LaMarca
  6. Jorge Martin
  7. John Laghezza
  8. Sam Wallace
  9. Geoff Ulrich
  10. Jonathan Fuller
  11. Jake Trowbridge
  12. Matthew Freedman

Round-by-Round Analysis of 12-Team SuperFlex Fantasy Football Mock Draft

First Round

Ian: Come on down, Lamar Jackson, AKA the man responsible for two of the top-six QB seasons ever in terms of fantasy points per game.

Chris: Jayden Daniels seems like the easy third QB to select independent of the format. He averaged the third-most fantasy PPG as a runner in a rookie season hampered by a rib injury. I couldn’t click “Draft” faster at 1.03.

Jonathan: After the early QB run I went with the best WR in the NFL, Justin Jefferson, as my first pick. The QB situation is a small risk, but I'm not overly concerned for a player who has averaged 96.5 receiving yards per game throughout his first five seasons.

Freedman: Even in a superflex league, Saquon Barkley should not be available at the turn of Rounds 1-2. Given that Bijan Robinson went at 1.09 and Ja'Marr Chase and Justin Jefferson went at 1.05 and 1.10, Barkley at 1.12 is great value.

 

Second Round

Ian: Landing Christian McCaffrey as the last pick of Round 2? As the RB7? I know what you're thinking: What if he gets hurt? But here's my rebuttal: What if he doesn't?

Chris: Baker Mayfield has finished as QB10 and QB4 the last two seasons. I got him as the QB8 off the board which seems like a fair price to pay to make sure I didn't get shut out at the position (looking at you Freedman). 

Jonathan: Jacksonville just jettisoned Christian Kirk and Evan Engram and hired a sharp HC, and Trevor Lawrence will be back for OTAs. Brian Thomas as my WR1? He could be THE WR1 this year.

Freedman: I want to be strong at RB, but at the same time, I don't want to invest too much capital into the position. By taking Jahmyr Gibbs at 2.01, I've assembled a powerful RB duo that should anchor my roster and allow me to address other positions aggressively.

Third Round

Ian: Malik Nabers just went 109-1,204-7 as a 21-year-old rookie catching passes from probably the single-worst QB room in the NFL. And now the rising second-year talent might be catching passes from Jameis Winston?! Sign me up.

Chris: I want a do-over. I could’ve paired Thomas with A.J. Brown. Plus, Caleb Williams’ QB11 price has a whiff of “hope” to it. Two QBs by R3 do allow me to focus on other positions, but I’d go a different route if we drafted again.

Jonathan: Ladd McConkey had a breakout rookie season in 2024 and should be the clear top target for Justin Herbert again in 2025, he looks like a fantasy superstar in the making.

Freedman: One of my 2025 fantasy football priorities is to get an elite TE, so I'm happy to get Brock Bowers at 3.12, especially since Trey McBride went at 3.09. Big value.

Fourth Round

Ian: Garrett Wilson is one of just 10 players to gain at least 1,000 receiving yards in each of their first three seasons in the Super Bowl era. Justin Fields might not be an elite passer, but things certainly went well for DJ Moore all the way back in 2023, and we're still looking at 150-plus target upside for Wilson either way.

Chris: On the one hand, adding a potential target earner like Deebo Samuel and retaining Zach Ertz seems bad for Terry McLaurin. On the other hand, his slot rate increased, and aDOT decreased over the back half of the season, indicating that there’s more in store for him in ’25.

Jonathan: Kyren Williams should be headed for a third straight season with double-digit TDs in an offense that is trending up with Stafford returning and Davante Adams joining the crew.

Freedman: I'm always of a mind to wait at QB, so now that I have two RBs and a TE, it's time for me to attack WR. Jaxon Smith-Njigba is my highest-ranked WR available at 4.01. With DK Metcalf and Tyler Lockett no longer on the Seahawks, he could improve upon last year's second-season breakout.

Fifth Round

Ian: Speaking of Fields: The man has posted QB5, QB11, and QB8 finishes in fantasy points per game over the past three seasons. High-volume dual-threat QBs like the new Jets QB1 remain the closest thing we have to cheat codes in fantasy football land.

Chris: Is there a limit on mulligans? I’m concerned about Kenneth Walker’s season-long outlook. He might get the start early in the season but could cede work to Zach Charbonnet in a Kubiak offense that typically features RBs in the passing game.

Jonathan: The hype train has been steadily building for Omarion Hampton, and he has a good shot to go in the first round of the NFL Draft. I was happy to get him as the RB16 in this mock.

Freedman: I'm happy to get Zay Flowers at 5.12. In his two NFL seasons, he has put up 2,029 yards and 10 TDs from scrimmage, and there's room for him to develop further as the No. 1 WR for QB Lamar Jackson.

Sixth Round

Ian: Joe Mixon was the RB9 in PPR points per game, even in an underperforming Texans offense last season. Not too shabby of a floor for someone I managed to draft as the RB18.

Chris: Rome Odunze is an upside pick in the sixth round. If things click for Caleb Williams in the Ben Johnson offense, we could see a second-year breakout in Chicago.

Jonathan: DK Metcalf has seen no less than 20.0% of his team’s targets every season he’s been active. Volume isn’t a concern after moving to the AFC North. His QB situation could turn this pick into a reach, though.

Freedman: Xavier Worthy had an encouraging rookie season in 2024 at just 21 years old (742 yards, nine TDs). He has a shot to be QB Patrick Mahomes' No. 1 WR in 2025. I love that I got him at 6.01.

Seventh Round

Ian: It remains to be seen where incoming rookie WR Tetairoa McMillan will land, but I'm happy to take a chance on the No. 1 WR in Dwain McFarland's rookie WR super model.

Chris: James Conner was at least able to hold off Trey Benson and secure most of the high-value touches. However, Conner’s age and injury history meant I’d need to add some upside to my RBs later.

Jonathan: This rookie RB class is loaded and I got another great value with the explosive TreVeyon Henderson, who should bring week-winning upside to my roster.

Freedman: Aaron Jones returns to the Vikings this year after having 1,546 yards and seven TDs in 2024 in his first season with the team. He's a banger of a selection at 7.01 as my No. 3 RB. Backfield solidified. Honestly, I feel as if I'm crushing this draft right now, especially with all the QBs still available.

Eighth Round

Ian: The departure of Najee Harris leaves Jaylen Warren atop the depth chart in Pittsburgh for the moment. If this sticks after the draft, we're looking at a very similar, yet far cheaper, archetype to early-round RBs like Bucky Irving and De'Von Achane.

Chris: Calvin Ridley ended 2024 with more targets and air yards than A.J. Brown. Let’s get him a functional QB and see if he can close the five-round gap between the two.

Jonathan: It's been a difficult few years for Deebo Samuel, but I'm willing to take a swing on him revitalizing his career as one of the top weapons for Jayden Daniels in Washington.

Freedman: Jaylen Waddle disappointed last year (756 yards), but prior to that he opened his career with three straight 1,000-yard seasons. Yeah, I'll gladly add him at 8.01.

Ninth Round

Ian: Last season Jauan Jennings worked as the WR22 in PPR points per game from Week 3 on. An encore is certainly on the table with Deebo Samuel out of town and Brandon Aiyuk recovering from knee surgery.

Chris: Joe Metz and I are no longer friends, as he took Jonnu Smith one pick before mine. Anyway, I’ll take Khalil Shakir, who earned the most red-zone targets from Josh Allen.

Jonathan: Emeka Egbuka is being overlooked in drafts. He isn't the flashiest player, but he should be able to hit the ground running, and if he gets a good landing spot, he'll be a steal in the ninth round

Freedman: Oh baby. Since my last pick, no QBs—I repeat, NO QBs!—have been selected! That's the late-round QB approach executed to perfection. But here's the question: Do I take two QBs now … or do I instead take two upside rookie WRs and hope two QBs I want are still available in another two rounds? The answer is obvious: Matthew Golden, welcome to the franchise. He might be the No. 1 WR in this rookie class. Getting him at 9.12 feels like a steal given that Tetairoa McMillan went at 7.01 and Emeka Egbuka went at 9.10.

10th Round

Ian: Sean Payton's new Joker Evan Engram should at least work as the No. 2 target earner in Denver.

Chris: If Javonte Williams can dodge Jerry Jones thinking it’s 1995 instead of 2025 during the draft, I’ve got an RB1. Otherwise, maybe Jones can use the rug he pulled out from under me to cover the windows in the stadium to block out the sun.

Jonathan: This was an auto pick, but that's on me. David Njoku is one of the most talented TEs in the league so I just have to cross my fingers and hope Cleveland finds competent QB play this season.

Freedman: Luther Burden is another rookie WR who has a shot to go in Round 1 of the NFL draft. I love getting him at 10.01 as high-ceiling depth.

11th Round

Ian: If Liam Coen is even half as good as everyone seems to think, it'd make sense if Trevor Lawrence (still just 25!) has his best football ahead of him.

Chris: Seeing starters like Geno Smith available this late made me regret my Williams pick even more. But Smith does give me some insurance if Chicago needs time to gel with the new coaching staff.

Jonathan: I pushed my QB2 as far as I could and was able to get Michael Penix as part of a major QB run in the 11th round. There were enough flashes in his rookie season to make me feel good rolling into the season with him as a starter.

Freedman: Oh no. No. No. No. Since I last picked, eight QBs have gone off the board … including all the guys I wanted. Yikes. I guess that means I'm taking Bryce Young at 11.12. By the way, now seems like an excellent time to act like I love Young and that he's always the guy I wanted. Seriously, though: He improved at the end of last season. A third-year breakout is possible. There are worse things than having the guy selected as the No. 1 overall pick just two years ago as my top QB.

12th Round

Ian: The departure of Raheem Mostert leaves Jaylen Wright as the RB2 in Mike McDaniel's backfield–and one injury to pint-sized speedster De'Von Achane from skyrocketing up the ranks

Chris: I’m assuming Chris Godwin will miss time to start the year, giving Jalen McMillan time to pick up where he left off in 2024 (i.e., catching TDs every week).

Jonathan: Darnell Mooney is a nice bench WR and stacking partner for my Penix pick. If Atlanta doesn't add a WR with early draft capital, Mooney could easily see 100+ targets again.

Freedman: No one else knows where Aaron Rodgers is playing this year, but I do: My superflex spot. Aaron, welcome to the franchise. Please don't retire. I don't think my roster could withstand the loss of my 12.01 pick. And I'm being serious.

13th Round

Ian: Tyjae Spears worked as the PPR RB5 during the fantasy playoffs last season–that's the sort of upside on hand when Tony Pollard is operating at less than 100%.

Jonathan: Tank Bigsby improved a ton in his second season, while Travis Etienne struggled. If that trend continues, I got a great value in the 13th round.

Chris: Kyren Williams has had a large workload (and multiple fumbles) in consecutive seasons. Adding Blake Corum as my RB4 was more speculative, given his lighter usage in 2024.

Freedman: Oh baby. We're so back. Jameis Winston just signed with the Giants and has a chance to be their starter this year. Yes, yes, a thousand times yes. Love him at 13.12.

14th Round

Ian: Tutu Atwell isn't getting $10 million to sit on the sideline; boom-or-bust WR4 upside is on the table AND more if either Puka Nacua or Davante Adams miss time.

Jonathan: Bhayshul Tuten was one of the standout performers at the NFL Combine so this is a bet that his blazing speed will get him drafted earlier than expected.

Chris: I’m assuming Denver adds another RB. However, Jaleel McLaughlin’s 19.9% TPRR and team-leading 7.1% explosive play rate make him another upside RB to stash.

Freedman: Russell Wilson is like Rodgers: He's old and he's a little annoying—but he played well enough last year, and he has a decent chance to start this year. In selecting him at 14.01, I've assembled a late-round QB cohort that runs four deep and consists of two guys who (as of now) all have reasonable odds to start for the supermajority of the season, as well as the Giants QB room. I wasn't planning on drafting four QBs—and I certainly was hoping for "better" than the law firm of Young, Rodgers, Winston & Wilson—but it's a superflex league, and I got four potential starting QBs without spending one of my first 10 picks on the position. I can live with that.

15th Round

Ian: Jayden Higgins looks like a possible Round 2 pick. Landing somewhere like Dallas, New England, or Denver would make this draft slot look like a bargain.

Jonathan: Kirk Cousins will either be traded (or released) and start for a team in 2025, or he'll be insurance for Michael Penix; either way is fine for this team in the last round.

Chris: Honestly, you could talk me into any TE past Evan Engram at ADP. While Dalton Kincaid was a reliable pass-catcher for Josh Allen, let’s hope more of his targets are end-zone looks in 2025.

Freedman: In Tyler Allgeier, I get one of the league's best handcuff and change-of-pace RBs with the final pick in the draft. Sure, why not?

Additional Analysis of 12-Team Superflex Mock Draft

Favorite Mock Draft Team Besides Your Own

Jonathan: I really like Chris Allen's team. He managed to build a balanced squad while getting two young QBs with tons of upside in 2025. The Javonte Williams pick will either look like a genius move or a terrible reach, depending on what Dallas does in the NFL Draft, but in the 10th round, there is more upside than downside. I would expect this team to get off to a fast start if we were actually playing this league out.

Chris: Waz basically did what I was trying to do, but better. He got an early QB and waited to add his QB2 and QB3 later. While the price on George Kittle has gone up, he still has a shot to outkick his ADP with Deebo Samuel gone. Plus, Waz was able to pick up solid depth pieces for each of his core positions (e.g., Brian Robinson, Ray Davis, Josh Downs).

Freedman: As far as I'm concerned, there is no team besides mine. But I do like Ian Hartitz's and Joe Metz's teams. Maybe it helps that they had the top two picks in the draft. Not sure.

Best Value Pick In The Draft

Jonathan: Ian got Trevor Lawrence as his QB3 in the 11th round of a superflex draft, which looks like fantastic value in my opinion. Lawrence has had his struggles, but the talent is there, so it's worth betting on a turnaround with Liam Coen running the offense now. The Jaguars also appear to have hit on a superstar WR with Brian Thomas Jr. and could add more weapons in the draft, so this pick is all upside this late in the draft.

Chris: Ian snagging Jauan Jennings at the 9.01 still grinds my gears. Jennings turned into Randy Moss for a day, came back later in the year to become SF's WR1, and has the inside track to retaining the role with Samuel gone and Brandon Aiyuk hurt. Jennings going outside of the Top 40 at WRs needs some sort of market correction, but I'm glad Ian snagged him then.

Freedman: Right now, Adam Thielen is the No. 1 WR for an NFL franchise—and Joe got him in the last round of the draft. Great selection. I had him queued up in the hope that I'd get him with the final pick.