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The NFL draft is within the rearview mirror, which implies the countdown to the 2022 fantasy football season has formally begun. To have fun the event, our ESPN Fantasy employees held its first mock draft.
This can be a 10-team, PPR format, that includes the next members (so as of first-round choice): Matt Bowen, Tristan H. Cockcroft, Keith Lipscomb, Matthew Berry, Subject Yates, Stephania Bell, Eric Karabell, Mike Clay, Daniel Dopp and Eric Moody.
Under, you will see round-by-round picks, adopted by transient takeaways from Moody. Lastly, on the very backside, we have now included a list of every staff’s roster. Extra evaluation of this mock from Berry, Yates, Bell and Dopp is on the Fantasy Focus Football podcast.
1. Jonathan Taylor, Ind (RB1) — Bowen
2. Christian McCaffrey, Automobile (RB2) — Cockcroft
3. Austin Ekeler, LAC (RB3) — Lipscomb
4. Cooper Kupp, LAR (WR1) — Berry
5. Derrick Henry, Ten (RB4) — Yates
6. Justin Jefferson, Min (WR2) — Bell
7. Najee Harris, Pit (RB5) — Karabell
8. Ja’Marr Chase, Cin (WR3) — Clay
9. Dalvin Cook, Min (RB6) — Dopp
10. Joe Mixon, Cin (RB7) — Moody
Moody’s evaluation: The potential of drafting Mixon or Prepare dinner this late within the first spherical ought to excite fantasy managers. Mixon is an underrated working again in fantasy. Final season, he averaged 20.9 touches, 95.zero complete yards, and 18.1 fantasy factors per recreation. With an improved Bengals offensive line, he has probability of replicating these numbers in 2022. In the meantime, Prepare dinner has been supplied a constant workload over the previous three seasons whereas averaging 20.7 factors per recreation. Manufacturing isn’t the priority, well being is, as he missed 4 video games final season and has missed at the least two in every of his 5 years within the league.
11. Davante Adams, LV (WR4) — Moody
12. Stefon Diggs, Buf (WR5) — Dopp
13. Deebo Samuel, SF (WR6) — Clay
14. Alvin Kamara, NO (RB8) — Karabell
15. Javonte Williams, Den (RB9) — Bell
16. Leonard Fournette, TB (RB10) — Yates
17. D’Andre Swift, Det (RB11) — Berry
18. Tyreek Hill, Mia (WR7) — Lipscomb
19. CeeDee Lamb, Dal (WR8) — Cockcroft
20. Tee Higgins, Cin (WR9) — Bowen
Moody’s evaluation: Despite the fact that Adams is now not in Inexperienced Bay, he may nonetheless see loads of targets in 2022 from former school teammate Derek Carr. Adams averaged 10.Eight targets per recreation over the previous 4 seasons. From a fantasy perspective, getting Kamara within the second spherical is a worth, whilst he awaits a listening to following his February arrest. In his profession, Kamara has averaged 17.6 touches and 21.1 factors per recreation.
21. Aaron Jones, GB (RB12) — Bowen
22. Travis Kelce, KC (TE1) — Cockcroft
23. Cam Akers, LAR (RB13) — Lipscomb
24. James Conner, Ari (RB14) — Berry
25. Mark Andrews, Bal (TE2) — Yates
26. Nick Chubb, Cle (RB15) — Bell
27. Keenan Allen, LAC (WR10) — Karabell
28. David Montgomery, Chi (RB16) — Clay
29. Mike Evans, TB (WR11) — Dopp
30. A.J. Brown, Phi (WR12) — Moody
Moody’s evaluation: We reside in a world the place the availability of fantasy-relevant working backs hardly ever meets the demand. Contemplating their alternative shares (speeding makes an attempt plus targets) on their staff final season, James Conner (25%), Nick Chubb (33%) and David Montgomery (36%) are glorious values. All three ought to proceed to steer their respective backfield in 2022. Some might view the number of Jones as a attain given AJ Dillon‘s breakout. With the state of the Packers’ extensive receivers, Jones and Dillon might be used as receivers much more in 2022.
31. Josh Allen, Buf (QB1) — Moody
32. Antonio Gibson, Wsh (RB17) — Dopp
33. Saquon Barkley, NYG (RB18) — Clay
34. DJ Moore, Automobile (WR13) — Karabell
35. Michael Pittman Jr., Ind (WR14) — Bell
36. Terry McLaurin, Wsh (WR15) — Yates
37. Chris Godwin, TB (WR16) — Berry
38. Diontae Johnson, Pit (WR17) — Lipscomb
39. Jaylen Waddle, Mia (WR18) — Cockcroft
40. DK Metcalf, Sea (WR19) — Bowen
Moody’s evaluation: Pittman broke out final season with a 25.7% goal share. With Matt Ryan on the helm this season, he may set profession highs and end as a low-end WR1. As for Barkley, he’s poised to rebound from a tough 2021 season. From a movie perspective, he wasn’t himself final season, and most working backs expertise a significant drop in manufacturing the primary 12 months again after an ACL tear. This can be a good decide.
41. Jerry Jeudy, Den (WR20) — Bowen
42. J.K. Dobbins, Bal (RB19) — Cockcroft
43. Amon-Ra St. Brown, Det (WR21) — Lipscomb
44. Kyle Pitts, Atl (TE3) — Berry
45. Amari Cooper, Cle (WR22) — Yates
46. Elijah Mitchell, SF (RB20) — Bell
47. Ezekiel Elliott, Dal (RB21) — Karabell
48. Breece Hall, NYJ (RB22) — Clay
49. Darnell Mooney, Chi (WR23) — Dopp
50. George Kittle, SF (TE4) — Moody
Moody’s evaluation: Snagging Pitts was a superb worth at this stage of the draft. His 949 receiving yards final season have been the second-most by a rookie tight finish of all time. He’s a lock for 100-plus targets in 2022. Regardless of not being as explosive as Tony Pollard, Elliott averaged 16.Eight touches per recreation in a dynamic Cowboys offense final season. The number of Zeke at this stage of the draft shouldn’t trigger many complaints.
51. Josh Jacobs, LV (RB23) — Moody
52. Darren Waller, LV (TE5) — Dopp
53. Brandin Cooks, Hou (WR24) — Clay
54. Michael Thomas, NO (WR25) — Karabell
55. T.J. Hockenson, Det (TE6) — Bell
56. Hunter Renfrow, LV (WR26) — Yates
57. Marquise Brown, Ari (WR27) — Berry
58. Dallas Goedert, Phi (TE7) — Lipscomb
59. Travis Etienne Jr., Jax (RB24) — Cockcroft
60. Drake London, Atl (WR28) — Bowen
Moody’s evaluation: Cooks recorded a career-high 90 receptions in 2021 and he has 171 catches in two seasons with the Texans, already tied for the seventh-most in franchise historical past. In that time-frame, he has averaged 15 PPR fantasy factors per recreation. Don’t overlook Cooks in drafts.
61. Miles Sanders, Phi (RB25) — Bowen
62. Patrick Mahomes, KC (QB2) — Cockcroft
63. Justin Herbert, LAC (QB3) — Lipscomb
64. Tom Brady, TB (QB4) — Berry
65. Lamar Jackson, Bal (QB5) — Yates
66. Mike Williams, LAC (WR29) — Bell
67. Clyde Edwards-Helaire, KC (RB26) — Karabell
68. Dalton Schultz, Dal (TE8) — Clay
69. Jalen Hurts, Phi (QB6) — Dopp
70. AJ Dillon, GB (RB27) — Moody
Moody’s evaluation: It could be sensible to prioritize Dillon because the third working again, or a flex choice, in your staff in 2022. From Weeks 9 to 18 final season, he averaged 15.9 touches and 14.6 factors. Dillon and Jones are anticipated to share touches pretty evenly this season.
71. Courtland Sutton, Den (WR30) — Moody
72. Cordarrelle Patterson, Atl (RB28) — Dopp
73. Kyler Murray, Ari (QB7) — Clay
74. Tyler Lockett, Sea (WR31) — Karabell
75. Dak Prescott, Dal (QB8) — Bell
76. Damien Harris, NE (RB29) — Yates
77. Rashod Bateman, Bal (WR32) — Berry
78. JuJu Smith-Schuster, KC (WR33) — Lipscomb
79. Elijah Moore, NYJ (WR34) — Cockcroft
80. Gabriel Davis, Buf (WR35) — Bowen
Moody’s evaluation: There have been numerous nice picks at extensive receiver on this spherical, however I appreciated Bateman essentially the most. Marquise Brown‘s departure to the Arizona Cardinals vacates a virtually 25% goal share within the offense, which Bateman ought to inherit.
81. Joe Burrow, Cin (QB9) — Bowen
82. Kareem Hunt, Cle (RB30) — Cockcroft
83. Devin Singletary, Buf (RB31) — Lipscomb
84. Rashaad Penny, Sea (RB32) — Berry
85. DeVonta Smith, Phi (WR36) — Yates
86. Chris Olave, NO (WR37) — Bell
87. Tony Pollard, Dal (RB33) — Karabell
88. Treylon Burks, Ten (WR38) — Clay
89. Allen Robinson II, LAR (WR39) — Dopp
90. Chase Edmonds, Mia (RB34) — Moody
Moody’s evaluation: Choosing up Olave is a heck of a worth this late within the draft. It is potential he finishes this season with extra targets and receiving yards than Michael Thomas. Along with his mixture of ball abilities, velocity and route-running, Olave is a candidate to be a flex choice for fantasy managers.
91. DeAndre Hopkins, Ari (WR40) — Moody
92. Chase Claypool, Pit (WR41) — Dopp
93. Garrett Wilson, NYJ (WR42) — Clay
94. Adam Thielen, Min (WR43) — Karabell
95. Michael Carter, NYJ (RB35) — Bell
96. Robert Woods, Ten (WR44) — Yates
97. Ken Walker III, Sea (RB36) — Berry
98. Ronald Jones II, KC (RB37) — Lipscomb
99. James Cook, Buf (RB38) — Cockcroft
100. Brandon Aiyuk, SF (WR45) — Bowen
Moody’s evaluation: Though Hopkins is suspended for the primary six video games, he may wind up as fairly a worthwhile addition, with the caveat that you will have to maintain him in your bench that whole time (since he will not be IR-eligible). Hopkins missed seven video games final season because of hamstring and MCL accidents, however he nonetheless discovered the tip zone eight occasions in 10 video games. With Hopkins lively, Kyler Murray averaged 25 factors per recreation, however simply 19 per recreation with out him. Hopkins is certain to be closely concerned as soon as he returns.
101. Dameon Pierce, Hou (RB39) — Bowen
102. Kadarius Toney, NYG (WR46) — Cockcroft
103. Michael Gallup, Dal (WR47) — Lipscomb
104. Allen Lazard, GB (WR48) — Berry
105. James Robinson, Jax (RB40) — Yates
106. Rhamondre Stevenson, NE (RB41) — Bell
107. Aaron Rodgers, GB (QB10) — Karabell
108. Christian Kirk, Jax (WR49) — Clay
109. Skyy Moore, KC (WR50) — Dopp
110. Melvin Gordon III, Den (RB42) — Moody
111. Jakobi Meyers, NE (WR51) — Moody
112. Christian Watson, GB (WR52) — Dopp
113. Raheem Mostert, Mia (RB43) — Clay
114. Zach Ertz, Ari (TE9) — Karabell
115. Mecole Hardman, KC (WR53) — Bell
116. Russell Gage, TB (WR54) — Yates
117. Alec Pierce, Ind (WR55) — Berry
118. Alexander Mattison, Min (RB44) — Lipscomb
119. Jahan Dotson, Wsh (WR56) — Cockcroft
120. Nyheim Hines, Ind (RB45) — Bowen
121. Jameson Williams, Det (WR57) — Bowen
122. Trey Lance, SF (QB11) — Cockcroft
123. Russell Wilson, Den (QB12) — Lipscomb
124. Jamaal Williams, Det (RB46) — Berry
125. Odell Beckham Jr., FA (WR58) — Yates
126. Irv Smith Jr., Min (TE10) — Bell
127. J.D. McKissic, Wsh (RB47) — Karabell
128. Deshaun Watson, Cle (QB13) — Clay
129. Marlon Mack, Hou (RB48) — Dopp
130. Dawson Knox, Buf (TE11) — Moody
131. Rondale Moore, Ari (WR59) — Moody
132. Isaiah Spiller, LAC (RB49) — Dopp
133. Pat Freiermuth, Pit (TE12) — Clay
134. Tyler Boyd, Cin (WR60) — Karabell
135. Darrell Henderson Jr., LAR (RB50) — Bell
136. Marquez Valdes-Scantling, KC (WR61) — Yates
137. Payments D/ST, Buf (D/ST1) — Berry
138. DeVante Parker, NE (WR62) — Lipscomb
139. Mike Gesicki, Mia (TE13) — Cockcroft
140. Hunter Henry, NE (TE14) — Bowen
141. Saints D/ST, NO (D/ST2) — Bowen
142. Justin Tucker, Bal (K1) — Cockcroft
143. Evan McPherson, Cin (K2) — Lipscomb
144. Matt Gay, LAR (K3) — Berry
145. Buccaneers D/ST, TB (D/ST3) — Yates
146. 49ers D/ST, SF (D/ST4) — Bell
147. Packers D/ST, GB (D/ST5) — Karabell
148. Ravens D/ST, Bal (D/ST6) — Clay
149. Commanders D/ST, Wsh (D/ST7) — Dopp
150. Tyler Bass, Buf (K4) — Moody
151. Colts D/ST, Ind (D/ST8) — Moody
152. Harrison Butker, KC (K5) — Dopp
153. Daniel Carlson, LV (K6) — Clay
154. Nick Folk, NE (K7) — Karabell
155. Brandon McManus, Den (K8) — Bell
156. Matt Prater, Ari (K9) — Yates
157. Eno Benjamin, Ari (RB51) — Berry
158. Cowboys D/ST, Dal (D/ST9) — Lipscomb
159. Patriots D/ST, NE (D/ST10) — Cockcroft
160. Chris Naggar, Dal (Ok10) — Bowen
Workforce rosters are introduced in first-round decide order. The decide is indicated in parentheses on this method: (Spherical.Decide)
QB1 Joe Burrow, Cin (Decide: 9.1)
RB1 Jonathan Taylor, Ind (Decide: 1.1)
RB2 Aaron Jones, GB (Decide: 3.1)
RB3 Miles Sanders, Phi (Decide: 7.1)
RB4 Dameon Pierce, Hou (Decide: 11.1)
RB5 Nyheim Hines, Ind (Decide: 12.10)
WR1 Tee Higgins, Cin (Decide: 2.10)
WR2 DK Metcalf, Sea (Decide: 4.10)
WR3 Jerry Jeudy, Den (Decide: 5.1)
WR4 Drake London, Atl (Decide: 6.10)
WR5 Gabriel Davis, Buf (Decide: 8.10)
WR6 Brandon Aiyuk, SF (Decide: 10.10)
WR7 Jameson Williams, Det (Decide: 13.1)
TE1 Hunter Henry, NE (Decide: 14.10)
K1 Chris Naggar, Dal (Decide: 16.10)
D/ST1 Saints D/ST, NO (Decide: 15.1)
QB1 Patrick Mahomes, KC (Decide: 7.2)
QB2 Trey Lance, SF (Decide: 13.2)
RB1 Christian McCaffrey, Automobile (Decide: 1.2)
RB2 J.K. Dobbins, Bal (Decide: 5.2)
RB3 Travis Etienne Jr., Jax (Decide: 6.9)
RB4 Kareem Hunt, Cle (Decide: 9.2)
RB5 James Cook, Buf (Decide: 10.9)
WR1 CeeDee Lamb, Dal (Decide: 2.9)
WR2 Jaylen Waddle, Mia (Decide: 4.9)
WR3 Elijah Moore, NYJ (Decide: 8.9)
WR4 Kadarius Toney, NYG (Decide: 11.2)
WR5 Jahan Dotson, Wsh (Decide: 12.9)
TE1 Travis Kelce, KC (Decide: 3.2)
TE2 Mike Gesicki, Mia (Decide: 14.9)
K1 Justin Tucker, Bal (Decide: 15.2)
D/ST1 Patriots D/ST, NE (Decide: 16.9)
QB1 Justin Herbert, LAC (Decide: 7.3)
QB2 Russell Wilson, Den (Decide: 13.3)
RB1 Austin Ekeler, LAC (Decide: 1.3)
RB2 Cam Akers, LAR (Decide: 3.3)
RB3 Devin Singletary, Buf (Decide: 9.3)
RB4 Ronald Jones II, KC (Decide: 10.8)
RB5 Alexander Mattison, Min (Decide: 12.8)
WR1 Tyreek Hill, Mia (Decide: 2.8)
WR2 Diontae Johnson, Pit (Decide: 4.8)
WR3 Amon-Ra St. Brown, Det (Decide: 5.3)
WR4 JuJu Smith-Schuster, KC (Decide: 8.8)
WR5 Michael Gallup, Dal (Decide: 11.3)
WR6 DeVante Parker, NE (Decide: 14.8)
TE1 Dallas Goedert, Phi (Decide: 6.8)
K1 Evan McPherson, Cin (Decide: 15.3)
D/ST1 Cowboys D/ST, Dal (Decide: 16.8)
QB1 Tom Brady, TB (Decide: 7.4)
RB1 D’Andre Swift, Det (Decide: 2.7)
RB2 James Conner, Ari (Decide: 3.4)
RB3 Rashaad Penny, Sea (Decide: 9.4)
RB4 Ken Walker III, Sea (Decide: 10.7)
RB5 Jamaal Williams, Det (Decide: 13.4)
RB6 Eno Benjamin, Ari (Decide: 16.7)
WR1 Cooper Kupp, LAR (Decide: 1.4)
WR2 Chris Godwin, TB (Decide: 4.7)
WR3 Marquise Brown, Ari (Decide: 6.7)
WR4 Rashod Bateman, Bal (Decide: 8.7)
WR5 Allen Lazard, GB (Decide: 11.4)
WR6 Alec Pierce, Ind (Decide: 12.7)
TE1 Kyle Pitts, Atl (Decide: 5.4)
K1 Matt Gay, LAR (Decide: 15.4)
D/ST1 Payments D/ST, Buf (Decide: 14.7)
QB1 Lamar Jackson, Bal (Decide: 7.5)
RB1 Derrick Henry, Ten (Decide: 1.5)
RB2 Leonard Fournette, TB (Decide: 2.6)
RB3 Damien Harris, NE (Decide: 8.6)
RB4 James Robinson, Jax (Decide: 11.5)
WR1 Terry McLaurin, Wsh (Decide: 4.6)
WR2 Amari Cooper, Cle (Decide: 5.5)
WR3 Hunter Renfrow, LV (Decide: 6.6)
WR4 DeVonta Smith, Phi (Decide: 9.5)
WR5 Robert Woods, Ten (Decide: 10.6)
WR6 Russell Gage, TB (Decide: 12.6)
WR7 Odell Beckham Jr., FA (Decide: 13.5)
WR8 Marquez Valdes-Scantling, KC (Decide: 14.6)
TE1 Mark Andrews, Bal (Decide: 3.5)
K1 Matt Prater, Ari (Decide: 16.6)
D/ST1 Buccaneers D/ST, TB (Decide: 15.5)
QB1 Dak Prescott, Dal (Decide: 8.5)
RB1 Javonte Williams, Den (Decide: 2.5)
RB2 Nick Chubb, Cle (Decide: 3.6)
RB3 Elijah Mitchell, SF (Decide: 5.6)
RB4 Michael Carter, NYJ (Decide: 10.5)
RB5 Rhamondre Stevenson, NE (Decide: 11.6)
RB6 Darrell Henderson Jr., LAR (Decide: 14.5)
WR1 Justin Jefferson, Min (Decide: 1.6)
WR2 Michael Pittman Jr., Ind (Decide: 4.5)
WR3 Mike Williams, LAC (Decide: 7.6)
WR4 Chris Olave, NO (Decide: 9.6)
WR5 Mecole Hardman, KC (Decide: 12.5)
TE1 T.J. Hockenson, Det (Decide: 6.5)
TE2 Irv Smith Jr., Min (Decide: 13.6)
K1 Brandon McManus, Den (Decide: 16.5)
D/ST1 49ers D/ST, SF (Decide: 15.6)
QB1 Aaron Rodgers, GB (Decide: 11.7)
RB1 Najee Harris, Pit (Decide: 1.7)
RB2 Alvin Kamara, NO (Decide: 2.4)
RB3 Ezekiel Elliott, Dal (Decide: 5.7)
RB4 Clyde Edwards-Helaire, KC (Decide: 7.7)
RB5 Tony Pollard, Dal (Decide: 9.7)
RB6 J.D. McKissic, Wsh (Decide: 13.7)
WR1 Keenan Allen, LAC (Decide: 3.7)
WR2 DJ Moore, Automobile (Decide: 4.4)
WR3 Michael Thomas, NO (Decide: 6.4)
WR4 Tyler Lockett, Sea (Decide: 8.4)
WR5 Adam Thielen, Min (Decide: 10.4)
WR6 Tyler Boyd, Cin (Decide: 14.4)
TE1 Zach Ertz, Ari (Decide: 12.4)
K1 Nick Folk, NE (Decide: 16.4)
D/ST1 Packers D/ST, GB (Decide: 15.7)
QB1 Kyler Murray, Ari (Decide: 8.3)
QB2 Deshaun Watson, Cle (Decide: 13.8)
RB1 David Montgomery, Chi (Decide: 3.8)
RB2 Saquon Barkley, NYG (Decide: 4.3)
RB3 Breece Hall, NYJ (Decide: 5.8)
RB4 Raheem Mostert, Mia (Decide: 12.3)
WR1 Ja’Marr Chase, Cin (Decide: 1.8)
WR2 Deebo Samuel, SF (Decide: 2.3)
WR3 Brandin Cooks, Hou (Decide: 6.3)
WR4 Treylon Burks, Ten (Decide: 9.8)
WR5 Garrett Wilson, NYJ (Decide: 10.3)
WR6 Christian Kirk, Jax (Decide: 11.8)
TE1 Dalton Schultz, Dal (Decide: 7.8)
TE2 Pat Freiermuth, Pit (Decide: 14.3)
K1 Daniel Carlson, LV (Decide: 16.3)
D/ST1 Ravens D/ST, Bal (Decide: 15.8)
QB1 Jalen Hurts, Phi (Decide: 7.9)
RB1 Dalvin Cook, Min (Decide: 1.9)
RB2 Antonio Gibson, Wsh (Decide: 4.2)
RB3 Cordarrelle Patterson, Atl (Decide: 8.2)
RB4 Marlon Mack, Hou (Decide: 13.9)
RB5 Isaiah Spiller, LAC (Decide: 14.2)
WR1 Stefon Diggs, Buf (Decide: 2.2)
WR2 Mike Evans, TB (Decide: 3.9)
WR3 Darnell Mooney, Chi (Decide: 5.9)
WR4 Allen Robinson II, LAR (Decide: 9.9)
WR5 Chase Claypool, Pit (Decide: 10.2)
WR6 Skyy Moore, KC (Decide: 11.9)
WR7 Christian Watson, GB (Decide: 12.2)
TE1 Darren Waller, LV (Decide: 6.2)
K1 Harrison Butker, KC (Decide: 16.2)
D/ST1 Commanders D/ST, Wsh (Decide: 15.9)
QB1 Josh Allen, Buf (Decide: 4.1)
RB1 Joe Mixon, Cin (Decide: 1.10)
RB2 Josh Jacobs, LV (Decide: 6.1)
RB3 AJ Dillon, GB (Decide: 7.10)
RB4 Chase Edmonds, Mia (Decide: 9.10)
RB5 Melvin Gordon III, Den (Decide: 11.10)
WR1 Davante Adams, LV (Decide: 2.1)
WR2 A.J. Brown, Phi (Decide: 3.10)
WR3 Courtland Sutton, Den (Decide: 8.1)
WR4 DeAndre Hopkins, Ari (Decide: 10.1)
WR5 Jakobi Meyers, NE (Decide: 12.1)
WR6 Rondale Moore, Ari (Decide: 14.1)
TE1 George Kittle, SF (Decide: 5.10)
TE2 Dawson Knox, Buf (Decide: 13.10)
K1 Tyler Bass, Buf (Decide: 15.10)
D/ST1 Colts D/ST, Ind (Decide: 16.1)
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