Chad Workman | Thu, Jun 27th 2024, 7:11am EDT

Superflex Dynasty Rookie Mock Draft (2024 Fantasy Football)

Let’s dig into a two-round Superflex dynasty rookie mock draft to gauge rookie dynasty values. Make sure you use our FREE mock draft simulator for your own mock draft needs.

Two-Round Superflex Rookie Mock Draft

Round 1

1.01 – Caleb Williams QB – CHI)

Multiple players are deserving of the number one spot this season, but it’s tough to pass on a generational QB prospect in a Superflex league. Whether you believe the hype around Caleb Williams or not, his talent is undeniable, and the landing spot is unparalleled for a rookie quarterback. Williams will benefit from Keenan Allen, DJ Moore, Rome Odunze and Cole Kmet at his disposal. Although his arm talent is the draw, Williams offers enough rushing upside to benefit fantasy managers as well, making him the clear QB1 of the class.

1.02 – Marvin Harrison Jr. (WR – ARI)

I’m very tempted to take Malik Nabers ahead of Marvin Harrison Jr., but the latter feels like a slightly safer prospect and has the edge in terms of landing spot. With an established quarterback in Kyler Murray and an open depth chart at wide receiver, Harrison will have immediate opportunities in the Cardinals’ offense. The rookie has drawn comparisons to Larry Fitzgerald with his height and knack for making tough grabs in the air, both of which benefit Murray, who isn’t afraid to throw jump balls. Considering his elite route running and ability to win at all three levels, Harrison will eat up a large target share from the jump.

1.03 – Malik Nabers (WR – NYG)

While we’re looking at comparisons, you’d have to squint to notice the difference between Malik Nabers and Ja’Marr Chase on a football field. Both LSU products are compact playmakers who flash like a bolt of lightning when they get going. Nabers is more raw as a route runner than Harrison, but he alters his speed to disguise routes as well as any prospect I’ve seen. He glides in the open field and plays tough in traffic with the ability to leap with the best of them.

I would be willing to move off of the 1.01 to take Nabers at 1.02 for another piece of value. The questions lie with the Giants’ offense and quarterback situation. Can Daniel Jones do enough for Nabers to reach his potential? Will the Giants replace Jones next season, and will they ever be able to pair Nabers with a franchise quarterback? Nabers is good enough to be a stud regardless, but he might need an improved offense to truly reach his ceiling.

1.04 – Jayden Daniels (QB – WAS)

We’ve gone from running quarterbacks being a cheat code to rushing being a near necessity for successful fantasy quarterbacks. Jayden Daniels has that box checked, but how real was his breakout passing the ball last season? You could certainly argue Daniels should be ahead of the wide receivers, but the receivers are special, and Daniels still has questions to answer surrounding his arm talent. The LSU offense was loaded with weaponry and Daniels was unable to showcase his arm in previous seasons. I imagine we will see plenty of ups and downs from the rookie Commander, but the ups will be sky-high.

1.05 – Rome Odunze (WR – CHI)

It’s a tough break to miss out on Harrison and Nabers, but Rome Odunze is about as good of a consolation prize as it gets. The questions for Odunze revolve around opportunity, as the Bears acquired Keenan Allen to pair with DJ Moore before drafting Odunze. The long-term outlook, however, is a beautiful one as Odunze will join the Bears along with rookie quarterback Caleb Williams.

Allen has one year left on his deal, and Williams and Odunze likely represent the future of this offense. As a prospect, Odunze may fall a tick below the top two receivers, but he’s well above average in nearly every category. He’ll need to develop his route running, which didn’t require much detail at Washington, but his size, speed, ball skills and ability to shield off defenders will make him a great pro.

1.06 – Drake Maye (QB – NE)

It’s unclear if Drake Maye will open the season as the Patriots’ QB1, but I believe the questions around his footwork and readiness to play have been blown out of proportion. Maye is a big-bodied, strong-armed gunslinger, but people forget he can move. His 4.55 40-yard dash landed him in the 95th percentile of quarterbacks. Perhaps more impressively, Maye ran for 801 yards in 2022, good for fifth in the nation, and 88 yards more than Anthony Richardson on one more attempt.

Maye is reminiscent of Josh Allen and Justin Herbert – a big quarterback who can make all the throws but shows some inconsistencies and gets carried away with his big arm from time to time. His ceiling is incredibly high given the arm talent, but don’t forget he offers some upside on the ground as well.

1.07 – Brock Bowers (TE – LV)

This might be considered high for a tight end in a one-tight end league, and there are questions about Brock Bowers landing with the Raiders, but Bowers is one of the best tight end prospects of all time and can play out of the slot or the backfield. The Raiders didn’t use the 13th overall selection on him to be a part-time player. Of course, Michael Mayer is not going away, but Mayer will primarily play inline while Bowers can be moved around the formation.

With his exceptional run-after-the-catch abilities, the Raiders will look to find ways to get the ball in his hands. The quarterback play is another question mark, but that can work in Bowers’ favor as he will see plenty of schemed touches around the line of scrimmage and dump-off passes. Regardless, Bowers figures to have one of the brightest futures in this draft class.

1.08 – Jonathon Brooks (RB – CAR)

As the only running back selected in the first two rounds of the NFL Draft, Jonathan Brooks is the clear top runner in this class. If it wasn’t for a torn ACL on November 11, Brooks would have a rosier prospect profile. Still, he rushed for 1,139 yards and 10 touchdowns in 10 games. It’s nearly impossible to find a good landing spot for a running back these days, but Carolina is one of the better landing spots among rookie running backs.

Although Chuba Hubbard performed adequately, he’s not on the level of Brooks, and Miles Sanders‘ Carolina tenure has been nothing short of a disaster. Brooks projects as a three-down back with the chops to block and catch passes. Brooks offers great patience around the line of scrimmage, finding space, with the ability to wiggle through tight spaces or hit one cut and get upfield. His power and tackle-breaking abilities are areas he will need to improve, however. Either way, getting him with the seventh pick feels like great value.

1.09 – Brian Thomas Jr. (WR – JAX)

There’s an argument to be made that Brian Thomas Jr. is closer to the top three wide receivers than he is to the next tier. Thomas presents an elite blend of size and speed, landing in the 98th percentile with a 4.33 40-yard dash and the 94th percentile in the 10-yard split, clocking in at 1.5. Thomas is a master playing downfield on the outside, something Jacksonville asked Calvin Ridley to do last season.

Thomas Jr. saw 58 targets outside the numbers last season, compared to 33 inside, while averaging five yards per route run in outside, isolated routes. Other players in this class found an ideal landing spot, but replacing Ridley’s role with Trevor Lawrence is a strong spot as well. Ultimately, Thomas will need to show he can win over the middle of the field and pick up yards after the catch, but his upside in this offense is tremendous.

1.10 – Xavier Worthy (WR – KC)

One of the toughest spots in the draft for me is Brian Thomas versus Xavier Worthy, and I wouldn’t have an issue flipping the order between them. Generally, I prefer the size and speed combination of Thomas, but you can’t ignore Worthy’s speed and landing spot with the Chiefs. Andy Reid has made a living out of utilizing small, speedy receivers and I would expect him and Patrick Mahomes to make the most of Worthy’s skills.

Despite that, there are holes in Worthy’s game. His slight frame is a concern, as is his play strength, which presents difficulties in beating press coverage and winning in traffic. The Chiefs offense is suddenly full of pass-catchers, with Rashee Rice, Marquise Brown and Travis Kelce all expected to see a healthy dose of targets. At a minimum, we can expect some big plays from Worthy. The ceiling, however, is unlimited upside.

1.11 – Ladd McConkey (WR – LAC)

Although injuries put a damper on Ladd McConkey’s 2023 season, he stands out in this class with his athleticism and route running. His 4.39 40-yard dash put him in the 94th percentile while his ability to manipulate defenders along his route should translate to the next level. The Chargers’ moves at wide receiver this offseason have been well-documented. McConkey could slide in as the number one target from the jump. The offense figures to lean on the running game, but the draft capital and an opportunity to step in as Justin Herbert’s top target must be considered a win for McConkey truthers.

1.12 – J.J. McCarthy (QB – NE)

The biggest quarterback riser during the lead-up to the NFL Draft came from Michigan’s signal-caller and National Champion J.J. McCarthy. Steering the ship for a Wolverines team that rode its running game and defense to glory has brought along questions for McCarthy at the NFL level. Does he have another gear to his game that Michigan simply didn’t ask him to hit, or is he only capable of being a game manager?

The 21-year-old’s accuracy over the middle of the field proves he can get the ball into Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison‘s hands, which is most important, but his diminishing returns on throws outside the numbers will be an issue if he doesn’t improve there. His feel in the pocket and ability to create throwing windows is a plus, but he hasn’t shown consistency in getting beyond his first read. He certainly has the upside to be a franchise quarterback, but I see enough question marks to prefer the skill position players above.

Round 2

2.01 – Trey Benson (RB – ARI)

Although this class is considered weak at the running back position, at least up top, Trey Benson is another back who profiles as an every-down player. With one year left on his contract, James Conner will share the backfield with Benson this season, but 2025 should be wheels up for the rookie. Benson offers a strong lower half, making him tough to bring down.

He’s a physical presence who brings great burst and top-end speed, clocking a 4.39 40-yard dash and has shown he can win with agility or power. His career .39 missed tackles forced per attempt is the best among qualifying running backs since 2014. I’d like to move him up some, but it’s difficult to put him above the receivers I have in round one. This is great value here for Benson.

2.02 – Bo Nix (QB – DEN)

The Broncos were looking for a quarterback with experience and the mental aptitude to step in and run an NFL offense. Enter Bo Nix and his NCAA record of 61 starts at the quarterback position. If Nix was purely evaluated on his performance at Oregon, he would have been a no-brainer first-round pick, but his days at Auburn cloud his evaluation.

There are questions about his arm strength and overall ceiling, but his short and intermediate accuracy is elite. His 77.4% completion percentage in 2023 is the highest single-season mark in NCAA history, and his 72% the year prior isn’t far behind. Will he be efficient enough to return fantasy value in the Broncos’ offense, or will a lack of deep balls and explosive playmakers around him be his downfall? I’m willing to buckle up for the ride in the early second round.

2.03 – Ricky Pearsall (WR – SF)

A first-round pick in a Kyle Shanahan offense who runs a 4.41 40-yard dash and landed in the 98th percentile in the burst, agility, and radius score should not be going this late. Enjoy the discount while he is the WR3 of the 49ers offense because that’s likely to change next year. I anticipate Deebo Samuel as the odd man out next season, but he or Aiyuk will likely be gone.

At nearly 24 years old, Pearsall wasn’t considered a first-round pick but that doesn’t mean he doesn’t belong. After all, he has some Aiyuk to his game with his clean route running, feel for defenders and the speed to go along with soft hands. He may start in the slot, but profiles as a guy that can move around the formation.

2.04 – Keon Coleman (WR – BUF)

Everybody loves to hear a Keon Coleman interview, but how will his talent translate to the Bills’ offense? In a vacuum, this is a tremendous landing spot. The issue for me is Coleman could benefit from playing a big slot role, but the Bills are full of slot receivers and plan to utilize him as their X receiver. Coleman stands 6-foot-3 and plays like a power forward above the rim.

He has sticky hands and quality ball skills but lacks speed and movement skills despite excelling as a punt returner. Press coverage will sometimes blanket Coleman, an area he will need to improve upon. If he wins at the NFL level, it will look similar to Tee Higgins or Alshon Jeffery. Being a jump ball specialist in this offense isn’t the worst thing, but developing against press coverage and change of direction will be the keys to unlocking his true potential.

2.05 – Adonai Mitchell (WR – IND)

If I have a “type” of receiver prospect, it is Adonai Mitchell. At 6-foot-2 and 205 pounds, Mitchell has the ideal size to go with supreme athleticism. His 40-yard dash of 4.34 landed him in the 97th percentile, while his speed score put him in the 98th percentile and his burst score in the 96th percentile. It’s tough not to feel like some of the off-field question marks surrounding Mitchell and his interviews didn’t hurt his draft stock, as I had him as a top-five wide receiver in the class. Regardless, Mitchell is a great fit for the Colts’ offense, but less than ideal for fantasy purposes. How many options can Anthony Richardson support, especially with Jonathan Taylor in the backfield?

2.06 – Xavier Legette (WR – CAR)

Xavier Legette is built like a ton of bricks, similar to A.J. Brown. And, if you’re a dreamer, he plays a bit like him as well. Perhaps you prefer DK Metcalf? Legette has a ways to go to reach that level, but the physical traits are there. In a way, this pick feels like a Jonathan Mingo do-over for the Panthers, but regardless, he has an opportunity to fill a big need for the offense with his ability to win contested catches, create yardage after the catch and excel on vertical routes upfield. His route running needs work when he’s not running in a straight line, and the late breakout is a red flag. Still, he’s an exciting prospect with an awesome accent.

2.07 – MarShawn Lloyd (RB – GB)

Considered to be in the running for the top back in this class, MarShawn Lloyd’s stock has fallen considerably since landing next to Josh Jacobs in the Packers backfield. While that’s not ideal, Matt LaFleur has a history of utilizing multiple running backs. I would expect Lloyd to be an immediate contributor next to Jacobs. The team does have outs on Jacobs’ contract if Lloyd blows them away.

2.08 – Michael Penix Jr. (QB – ATL)

Undoubtedly the worst landing spot of any rookie quarterback, Michael Penix Jr. is nearly a lock to hold the clipboard this season. Shortly after inking Kirk Cousins to a four-year deal worth $180 million and $100 million guaranteed, the Falcons selected Penix eighth overall. With an out on the contract after three years, that timeline would put Penix at 26 years old before stepping into the QB1 role. Of course, things change quickly in the NFL and this offense is loaded with young talent. If he gets an opportunity earlier due to the performance or health of Cousins, his value will skyrocket.

2.09 – Jermaine Burton (WR – CIN)

The Bengals run a highly concentrated passing game between Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins, but Jermaine Burton will slide into the third wide receiver spot with an opportunity to earn targets right away. It seems a near certainty Higgins will be elsewhere in 2025 and could still get moved ahead of the 2024 season, which would allow Burton to take on a primary role in an elite offense. Not to mention, Burton is highly intriguing on tape despite pedestrian numbers.

2.10 – Blake Corum (RB – LAR)

Sean McVay has spoken. It’s clear he views Blake Corum much in the same way he does Kyren Williams. This allows for two things; the offense can run the same way no matter who is in the backfield, using them interchangeably, and we know exactly what Corum’s role would look like if Williams were to get injured. Corum is worth this pick for that alone, but he’s an intriguing runner as well.

2.11 – Jaylen Wright (RB – MIA)

Mike McDaniel continues to build out his track team with the addition of Jaylen Wright. In the mold of Raheem Mostert, Wright is a speedster to the tune of a 4.38 40-yard dash but with a bit more size than De’Von Achane. At 5-foot-11 and 210 pounds, Wright is slightly bigger and quicker than Mostert. It seems McDaniel has no problem throwing any running back of this mold into his system when one goes down, so Wright will surely have real value at some point.

2.12 – Roman Wilson (WR – PIT)

After George Pickens, the Steelers wide receiver depth chart is tough to look at. Van Jefferson and Calvin Austin are the most intriguing, but Roman Wilson has an opportunity to immediately slide in as a top target. Wilson glides his way up to full speed before burning defenders downfield but needs more consistency in his route nuances. Although he’s shown the ability to win downfield, he hasn’t done much work with short receptions and yards after the catch. If he can add those elements to his game, he can be a real player. If not, he may be limited to a downfield player with limited targets.

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