NFL training camps have commenced, signaling that the fantasy football draft season is fast approaching. A team of analysts and editors from ESPN recently participated in a mock draft, which was a 10-team superflex league featuring half-PPR scoring.
As is customary in superflex leagues, quarterbacks were picked early, with five being selected in the first round. While Eric Karabell and Liz Loza opted for signal-callers in their initial two picks, Mike Clay took a different approach, choosing non-quarterbacks for his first six selections.
The drafting order for participants was as follows: Karabell, Loza, Matt Bowen, Joe Klingele, Daniel Dopp, Jim McCormick, Clay, Joe Kaiser, Keith Lipscomb, and Pierre Becquey.
Draft Results
Round 1
1. Josh Allen, Buf (QB1) — Karabell
2. Lamar Jackson, Bal (QB2) — Loza
3. Jayden Daniels, Wsh (QB3) — Bowen
4. Ja’Marr Chase, Cin (WR1) — Klingele
5. Jalen Hurts, Phi (QB4) — Dopp
6. Joe Burrow, Cin (QB5) — McCormick
7. Bijan Robinson, Atl (RB1) — Clay
8. Jahmyr Gibbs, Det (RB2) — Kaiser
9. Justin Jefferson, Min (WR2) — Lipscomb
10. Saquon Barkley, Phi (RB3) — Becquey
Round 2 to Round 17 Highlights
In subsequent rounds, picks continued with notable selections including elite quarterbacks, running backs, and wide receivers. The draft format allowed for dynamic team-building strategies, with participants frequently adjusting their plans based on available players.
As the mock draft progressed, participants experimented with various tactics, balancing their rosters with a mix of reliable stars and up-and-coming talent, making for an engaging and competitive atmosphere.
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