Dynasty Rookie Draft Targets: Michael Penix Jr., Brian Thomas, Ladd McConkey (2024)

A team of FantasyPros writers has gathered to conduct our way-too-early mock draft, our first of 2024. Here are all of our picks for our first 2024 NFL Mock Draft collaborative. Below we dive into a few notable players expected to go early in upcoming dynasty rookie drafts.

Dynasty Rookie Draft Targets

Michael Penix Jr. (QB – Washington)

With Russell Wilson’s departure all but finalized, Denver will likely be in the market for a QB this offseason. While some stopgap free-agent options will be available, Sean Payton will likely angle for a longer-term solution and look to the draft. Michael Penix Jr. is coming off a rough championship game against Michigan, but he has the arm talent and more than enough impressive film to warrant a high draft pick. Sam Smith (@SamSmithBetting)

Brian Thomas (WR – LSU)

It appears the Colts have found their QB of the future in Anthony Richardson. The next step will be getting him more weapons to work with. Michael Pittman Jr. will be a free agent this offseason, and even if the Colts do end up re-signing him, they’ll be a bit thin at WR after him and Josh Downs. Brian Thomas, a deep threat with exceptional hands, would be an instant upgrade to the Indianapolis WR group. – Smith

Ladd McConkey (WR – Georgia)

The Patriots continue to add pieces on offense, selecting the Georgia product Ladd McConkey. The wideout provides first-round quarterback Jayden Daniels with a pass-catching option that can create space over the middle of the field while also flashing speed down the seams for a New England offense desperate for more consistent production at the position. The organization will likely continue to add pieces to return the Patriots to relevancy after two disappointing seasons that led to the departure of head coach Bill Belichick. Schommer