While the 2024 season is still months away, that doesn’t matter to dynasty fantasy football players. Now is the perfect time for a dynasty startup draft, with the NFL Draft just around the corner.
I am picking second in this 12-team, superflex PPR-scoring dynasty mock draft. The lineup for this mock draft is one quarterback, two running backs, three wide receivers, one tight end, two flex, one superflex and eight bench spots.
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My strategy for this mock draft was to build for the future. Had this been a real startup draft with other players, I would have tried to move back in every round and acquire future rookie picks. Despite not being able to trade in this mock draft, I didn’t draft anyone over the age of 28 and only selected three players not on their rookie deal. Furthermore, I selected 11 rookies in this 18-round mock draft. Here’s the full results of my latest dynasty startup fantasy football mock draft. Below we dive into a few of those selections.
Dynasty Startup Mock Draft: Superflex, PPR
Round 2, Pick 11 – Marvin Harrison Jr. (WR – Ohio State)
While fantasy players don’t know where Harrison will land during the NFL Draft, the former Ohio State star projects as an elite wide receiver regardless of which team drafts him. He had back-to-back seasons with over 1,200 receiving yards and 14 touchdowns in college despite losing C.J. Stroud to the NFL. Whether he lands with the Arizona Cardinals, Los Angeles Chargers or New York Giants, Harrison should be a fantasy superstar as a rookie.
Round 5, Pick 2 – Trey McBride (TE – ARI)
Even if Marvin Harrison Jr. or Malik Nabers get drafted by the Cardinals, I would still take McBride with this pick. He was the TE4 in the nine games with Kyler Murray under center, averaging 14.9 fantasy points per game. Furthermore, McBride ranked second in target per route run rate (26%) among tight ends with at least 35 routes during the nine games he played with Murray (per Fantasy Points Data).
Round 8, Pick 11 – Diontae Johnson (WR – CAR)
Many believe Johnson’s fantasy value declined after getting traded to the Panthers this offseason. However, it’s a plus for the veteran receiver. Bryce Young needs a go-to wide receiver that can consistently separate and get open. Johnson is an elite route runner and should command a heavy target share from the young quarterback.
Round 11, Pick 2 – Will Levis (QB – TEN)
Levis was outstanding in his career debut, throwing four touchdowns and scoring 26.6 fantasy points. However, he had only four passing touchdowns and 75.4 fantasy points (9.4 per game) over his other eight contests in 2023. Thankfully, Tennessee significantly upgraded its supporting cast this offseason, signing Calvin Ridley, Tony Pollard and Lloyd Cushenberry III. The Titans likely use their first-round pick in the NFL Draft on an offensive lineman, further improving the situation around Levis.
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