Dynasty Rookie Mock Draft: PPR (Fantasy Football 2024)

Dynasty Rookie Mock Draft: PPR (Fantasy Football 2024)

With the NFL Draft less than a month away, it’s hard not to obsess over rookie outcomes and imagine what your rookie drafts might look like. Thanks to our Mock Draft Wizard, you can run through mock after mock in minutes, playing out every outcome, no matter the scoring setup.

In this mock draft, we’ll examine the single-quarterback PPR format and see how it shakes out.

2024 Dynasty Fantasy Football Guide

Dynasty Rookie Mock Draft: PPR (Fantasy Football 2024)

Round No. 1

1.01: Marvin Harrison Jr. (WR – Ohio State)

In single quarterback formats, Marvin Harrison Jr. is an auto-click at 1.01 in the same way Breece Hall and Bijan Robinson were in previous years. After scoring 28 touchdowns and putting up over 2,400 yards in his last two college seasons combined, Harrison Jr. walks into the NFL as the best wide receiver prospect in years. After last year’s draft was filled with small-bodied receivers, it’s a refreshing change to get back to the prototypical types who can dominate in traditional ways, regardless of the landing spot.

1.02: Brock Bowers (TE – Georgia)

The Brock Bowers hype train has somewhat slowed over recent weeks, with the tight end unable to test at the Combine or at Georgia’s Pro Day due to lingering hamstring issues. Bowers saw 196 targets in his final two seasons at Georgia, showing out as an elite athlete. He can hold his own in the blocking game and excels in the receiving game. Taking Bowers this early might not be for everyone’s taste, but a difference-maker at tight end can be very valuable.

1.03: Malik Nabers (WR – LSU)

Rumors persist that many teams see Malik Nabers as an equal or better prospect than Harrison Jr. While we can’t know how true that is, one thing is for sure:  Dynasty drafts have at least two excellent wide receiver options. Nabers broke out convincingly in 2023, scoring 14 touchdowns on 1,568 yards at LSU. His explosive ability pops off the screen, and with the right quarterback, Nabers can be a Week 1 top-24 fantasy option.

1.04: Rome Odunze (WR – Washington)

While Nabers and Harrison Jr. both didn’t take part in any testing at the NFL Combine, Rome Odunze did every drill apart from the bench test and shined while doing so. Odunze could have been the WR1 overall of the 2023 class, but instead, opted for another year in college, putting up 1,640 yards and 13 touchdowns. Odunze is a great route runner and can gain separation with ease. Those kinds of traits typically fare well in the NFL.

1.05: Troy Franklin (WR – Oregon)

It was surprising to see Troy Franklin not run quicker than his 4.41-second 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine, but when you put it on the tape, it’s clear he has true game speed and will be a good deep threat in the NFL. Franklin isn’t the smoothest on routes requiring a change of direction, but teams should love his ability to stretch the field, highlighted by his 17.1 yards per reception in his final year at Oregon.

1.06: Brian Thomas Jr. (WR – LSU)

Speaking of 40-yard dash times, Brian Thomas Jr. lit up the combine with his 4.33 at 209 pounds, showing off the blazing fast speed that allows him to get on top of defenders quickly and force them into decisions. Thomas Jr. has work to do to refine his route tree, but he could very easily be a Week 1 starter for your fantasy team.

1.07: Xavier Worthy (WR – Texas)

The John Ross comparisons were as inevitable as they are inaccurate. Zavier Worthy broke out as a true freshman at age 18 and has consistently produced ever since. In an era where slightly smaller-bodied wide receivers have thrived, Worthy can, too, if he finds the right offense.

1.08: Caleb Williams (QB – CHI)

Our first quarterback of this single-QB draft goes at 1.08, and it’s a safe pick with Caleb Williams. He will step into perhaps the best offense a rookie quarterback selected at first overall has in many years. With Keenan Allen, DJ Moore, Cole Kmet, Gerald Everett and D’Andre Swift, Williams has ample experience and reliability to draw upon, which might help him to play slightly more from structure than he did in his final year in college.

1.09: Ladd McConkey (WR – Georgia)

It seems that Ladd McConkey will be one of the more popular trendy names of the 2024 offseason. You’d be forgiven for being surprised that McConkey never topped 800 receiving yards in college. What McConkey has in his favor, however, is a natural ability for route running and getting open quickly near the line of scrimmage. McConkey could end up a slot-only receiver, but he has the chance to become a useful option if he can stay on the field.

1.10: Adonai Mitchell (WR – Texas)

Our second receiver out of Texas, Adonai Mitchell, has just as much right to be in the first round of rookie drafts. When you watch the tape, Mitchell shows speed, agility, good hands and route running ability. His biggest negative is not playing physically, and he’ll need to work on that in the NFL against bigger, faster and more physical corners.

1.11: J.J. McCarthy (QB – Michigan)

The second quarterback off the board is J.J. McCarthy, who is fast rising up many people’s draft boards and seems to have a real shot to go inside the top three picks on day one of the draft. McCarthy isn’t a flashy quarterback, but he could thrive in Shanahan-style offenses in the same way Brock Purdy has.

1.12: Jayden Daniels (QB – LSU)

One could argue that shooting for ceiling outcomes in single-quarterback leagues is more important than safety, as ceiling outcomes are more likely to give us a positional advantage over our opponents. Jayden Daniels is, by all means, a positional advantage, having thrown for 3,811 yards and 40 touchdowns while adding 1250 yards and 10 more touchdowns on the ground in his final season at LSU. He just needs to avoid those big hits a bit more often.

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Round No. 2

2.01: Trey Benson (RB – Florida State)

The current rookie RB1 is Trey Benson, who had back-to-back 900-yard seasons at Florida State before heading to the draft. Benson ran a 4.39-second 40-yard dash at 216 pounds, showing off his straight-line speed. Benson is an average receiver, but shows enough that in the right offense he’ll have a chance at playing all three downs.

2.02: Jaylen Wright (RB – Tennessee)

Due to his ability as a pass-protector and as a patient runner, Jaylen Wright has a chance to play plenty out of the gate. NFL coaches love these kinds of traits, and Wright’s ability to score from anywhere on the field will make him a fun fantasy asset to cheer for.

2.03: Keon Coleman (WR – Florida State)

When you watch Keon Coleman’s film, it’s hard not to be impressed by his size and ability at the catch point. Coleman is far from a finished product, though, and needs a good wide receiver coach to help him get past some of his laziness in his route running. Still, he has all the talent, but needs good coaching to bring it out.

2.04: Jonathon Brooks (RB – Texas)

It’s possible Jonathon Brooks could have been the rookie RB1 if it wasn’t for his ACL injury suffered in November. Brooks boasts a great one-cut ability that will translate to the NFL if he makes a full recovery. While he struggles to make players miss in the open field, he has the strength to run over them.

2.05: Drake Maye (QB – North Carolina)

Perhaps one of the biggest wildcards in rookie drafts this year, Drake Maye has all the fantasy tools to be a top-10 option if things swing his way. Maye struggles with his footwork occasionally but makes up for it with above-average ability in the scrambling game.

2.06: Malachi Corley (WR – Western Kentucky)

2024’s Deebo Samuel comparison has taken hold of Malachi Corley, who has explosive athleticism and separates with ease. Corley is an exciting prospect but will need a team willing to be patient and scheme touches for him. He’s unlikely to be a year-one stud.

2.07: Blake Watson (RB – Memphis)

After four years in college, Blake Watson heads to the NFL, having rushed for over 900 yards in three consecutive seasons with the Memphis Tigers. Coming from a small school, it’s hard to decide if Watson’s abilities will translate, but he consistently worked in both the rushing and receiving game in college, which is always worth considering in PPR leagues.

2.08: Michael Penix Jr. (QB – Washington)

QB5 in this draft, Michael Penix Jr., is a lot of fun to watch. He’s highly accurate and makes NFL-caliber throws. Unfortunately, Penix Jr. struggles out of structure and has a slow release, which makes it hard to imagine him thriving at the next level. It wouldn’t be a surprise if Penix Jr. is a spot fantasy starter over the next few years, but he’s likely not helping you win any championships.

2.09: Xavier Legette (WR – South Carolina)

As a 6-foot-1, 221-pound receiver, Xavier Legette will appeal to a lot of managers who chase the prototypical qualities we’ve seen succeed in the past. Legette played five years in college and only once put up over 200 receiving yards, when he broke out in 2023 with 1,255. Legette’s range of outcomes in the NFL is massive.

2.10: Blake Corum (RB – Michigan)

After winning the National Championship with Michigan, the links to the Chargers have been continuous since Jim Harbaugh took over. Corum is only 5-foot-8 and 205 pounds, which is a little on the undersized end of things, but he’s a fun player to watch with bags of natural ability.

2.11: Jalen McMillan (WR – Washington)

With Washington sending three wide receivers into the draft, Jalen McMillan is picking up less hype (understandably) than Odunze, and many seem to also like Ja’Lynn Polk‘s chances of going higher in the draft. Still, that shouldn’t overshadow McMillan’s excellent route-running ability and above-average speed.

2.12: MarShawn Lloyd (RB – USC)

When you watch MarShawn Lloyd, it’s hard to ignore his speed and ability in the receiving game. Lloyd is unlikely to be an every-down back due to being undersized at 5-9. Still, he’s strong enough to form a reliable committee with another player and be an every-week consideration in deeper leagues.

Round No. 3

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