Even though your favorite home league might still have time before they begin drafting, you can still get valuable practice repetitions in with fantasy football drafts. While these don’t always simulate the exact mindset of your league mates, they can give you an idea of ADP and different tiers of players you can be looking for in your drafts before the 2025 season.
Luckily for you, PFSN has an excellent mock draft simulator that you can use to figure out which player you like in each round. ADP is constantly shifting, so getting on the analyzer throughout the offseason isn’t a bad way to prepare yourself for your draft. Below is an example of a PPR draft in 1QB formats from the 1.05 position.
1.05) Jahmyr Gibbs, RB, Detroit Lions
Having a running back with receiving ability is a must in the early rounds of PPR drafts, and there aren’t many running backs who offer more upside as a pass catcher than Jahmyr Gibbs.
Gibbs was seventh among running backs in targets (63) and sixth in receptions (52), but still finished with the third-most receiving yards out of the backfield in 2024 (517) while adding four receiving touchdowns.
That, combined with his excellent production as a rusher (250 carries for 1,412 yards and 16 touchdowns), allowed him to finish as the RB2 in fantasy points per game last season (21.3).
Among running backs that played in 10 or more games last season, 3 scored 10+ points over 90% of the time.
Jahmyr Gibbs – 94.1%
Bijan Robinson – 94.1%
Alvin Kamara – 92.9%Kamara is currently the 20th RB off the board.#FantasyFootball pic.twitter.com/Zl09dN0iv7
— Michael Hauff (@TheFFRealist) June 17, 2025
Gibbs was undoubtedly helped by a bell-cow role over the final three games (64 carries for 365 yards and five touchdowns, along with 13 receptions for 122 yards and a receiving score), as David Montgomery was unavailable.
The Detroit Lions’ offense may be different without offensive coordinator Ben Johnson, but one thing that we know is that Gibbs is one of the few running backs who can take any touch the distance. He’ll have a safe weekly floor in a timeshare with Montgomery, but has RB1 overall potential if his veteran running mate misses any time.
2.08) A.J. Brown, WR, Philadelphia Eagles
A.J. Brown was limited to just 13 games during the 2024 regular season thanks to a knee injury. However, that didn’t stop him from posting a third straight season in Philadelphia with 1,000+ receiving yards and at least seven receiving touchdowns despite having the fewest targets (97) since his rookie season.
Brown’s injury was most felt by fantasy managers, who got a WR20 season in PPR points per game (16.7) out of their first or second-round pick. He did have 10 top-10 scoring weeks, but also had six games with fewer than 15.0 fantasy points scored.
The Philadelphia Eagles were also able to ride their strong defense into plenty of positive game scripts, which limited the team’s need to pass. All of that has resulted in Brown dropping into the second round of fantasy drafts. If he’s healthy (there’s no reason to believe he’s not), this is a steal.
Even with a limited workload, Brown still managed a 19.7% target share in 2024, which was 25th among wide receivers. More impressively, he led all pass catchers in the NFL in first-read target rate (88.7%). When the Eagles are forced to pass, the offense flows through Brown.
Philadelphia will face a more demanding schedule this season and lost key pieces of its defensive line (Josh Sweat and Milton Williams in free agency). More negative game scripts will give Brown a chance to bounce back significantly in 2025.
3.05) Brock Bowers, TE, Las Vegas Raiders
Brock Bowers wasted no time establishing himself as one of the best tight ends in fantasy football as a rookie. Bowers finished as the TE3 in fantasy points per game (15.5) and had seven top-five scoring weeks at the position.
In total, Bowers caught 112 of 153 targets for 1,194 yards and five touchdowns. He set the rookie record for receptions (breaking Puka Nacua’s mark in 2023) and finished third among all pass catchers in receptions in his first season. Of Bowers’ receptions, 13.4% went for 20+ yards as a rookie.
No flash. No talk. Just Brock Bowers tape. 😤@Raiders | @brockbowers17 pic.twitter.com/EesFFoOvNx
— NFL (@NFL) June 9, 2025
Since 2020, only nine tight ends have scored at least 15.0 fantasy ppg. Bowers not only hit that mark in his rookie season, he also did it catching passes from Gardner Minshew II, Aidan O’Connell, and Desmond Ridder.
The Las Vegas Raiders upgraded the QB room this offseason (Geno Smith) and added rookie pass catchers (Jack Bech and Dont’e Thornton Jr.) to their team. Neither Bech nor Thornton will take meaningful work away from Bowers as rookies.
Grabbing an elite tight end raises the floor and ceiling of your fantasy lineup. Acquiring a player like Bowers, who can finish in the top five among both tight ends and receivers in target earners, is a distinct advantage to maximize your lineup.
4.08) Jayden Daniels, QB, Washington Commanders
Getting rushing production out of the quarterback position is essential in fantasy football leagues today. In this mock, Jayden Daniels is the mobile QB who fell to the fourth round, making him the pick.
Daniels had an excellent rookie season, finishing as the QB6 in fantasy points per game (20.9) on a Washington offense that had low expectations entering the 2024 season. He was highly efficient as a passer (69.0% completion percentage for 3,568 yards and 25 touchdowns with nine interceptions).
Still, Daniels’ real value in fantasy came from his ability to create plays as a runner, having carried the ball 148 times for 891 yards and six rushing scores in his first season. And yet, he has another level at which he can grow as a rusher, despite scoring just two touchdowns on his 11 goal-line carries.
Even without that, it’s fair to assume Washington’s collective offense takes a step after bolstering the offensive line and adding wide receiver Deebo Samuel Sr.
5.05) Garrett Wilson, WR, New York Jets
Garrett Wilson has been held back by inconsistent QB play throughout his first three NFL seasons. That being said, he posted a career high in fantasy production in 2024, finishing as the WR21 in PPR points per game (14.8).
It isn’t a coincidence that Wilson’s best season aligned with the most accurate passer of his career. Of the passes thrown Wilson’s way, 72.5% were deemed accurate in 2024. Before playing with Aaron Rodgers, that number had never been above 70%.
Still, Wilson tied for fourth in targets in 2024 (154) and posted 101 receptions for 1,104 yards and seven touchdowns while competing with Davante Adams for targets for most of the season. Adams (and Rodgers) are gone, leaving Wilson as the only proven wide receiver in New York (no offense to Allen Lazard).
Wilson’s target accuracy will likely take a hit with Justin Fields under center, but we have seen Fields support a top-10-scoring wide receiver in fantasy before. In 2023, DJ Moore finished as the WR9 in points per game (16.9) with 96 receptions for 1,364 yards and eight touchdowns.
Wilson has been an above-average WR over the last three seasons, but he’s yet to put together a truly dominant season. Perhaps that happens with Fields, but if not, he remains a dependable WR2 with weekly top-12 upside.
6.08) Courtland Sutton, WR, Denver Broncos
The addition of Bo Nix at quarterback helped Courtland Sutton enjoy a career season in 2024, catching 81 of 135 targets for 1,081 yards and eight touchdowns. Sutton just missed the mark as a top-24 wide receiver, finishing 26th in fantasy ppg (14.1). He did have four weekly finishes inside the top 10 receivers on the season, though.
Where Sutton shined in 2024 was in the red zone. He finished tied for 17th among receivers in red-zone targets (17) and fifth in red-zone touchdowns (8). Sutton’s size and contested catch ability were fully utilized by Sean Payton and Nix in the most valuable part of the field.
Of note — Denver did add pass-catching competition this offseason in Evan Engram and Pat Bryant (not to mention running back RJ Harvey), but this passing attack will flow through Sutton for at least one more season. At worst, you’re getting an efficient target in the end zone.
7.05) Quinshon Judkins, RB, Cleveland Browns
The Cleveland Browns decided to utilize an excellent running back draft class to reset their backfield after allowing Nick Chubb to walk in free agency, opting to use a second-round pick on Ohio State’s Quinshon Judkins.
Judkins was a high-level producer in his first two seasons at Ole Miss (545 carries for 2,725 yards and 31 touchdowns with 37 receptions for 281 yards and three receiving scores) before transferring to Ohio State to compete for a national championship in 2024.
That move cut down on Judkins’ production stats (194 carries for 1,060 yards and 14 touchdowns) but allowed him to show that he can be efficient on limited touches.
Judkins won’t likely be a three-down back in his first season with Jerome Ford and fellow rookie Dylan Sampson in the backfield, but he should easily pace the backfield in touches. That volume makes him a solid RB2 or Flex play in 2025 fantasy drafts.
8.08) Calvin Ridley, WR, Tennessee Titans
Calvin Ridley hasn’t met the fantasy community’s expectations since the 2020 season (90 receptions for 1,374 yards and nine touchdowns), but he’s been solid over the last two seasons with the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tennessee Titans. The problem is that he has failed to meet his lofty ADP.
Ridley has averaged 128 targets, 70 receptions, 1,017 receiving yards, and six touchdowns the last two seasons. He finished as the WR28 in 2023 (13.5 fantasy points per game) and the WR40 in 2024 (11.7). However, his issues in 2024 can largely be tied to Will Levis’ inconsistent passing. Ridley had the eighth-lowest catchable target rate in 2024 (60.0%).
The Titans recognized the issue with their offense and used the No. 1 overall pick of the 2025 NFL Draft on Miami quarterback Cam Ward.
Over the last three seasons, Ward completed 66.0% of his passes for 11,281 yards and 87 touchdowns with 23 interceptions. At worst, he’s a slight upgrade from Levis. At best, he has the arm talent and accuracy to take Ridley’s game to new heights.
Regardless, Ridley is the unquestioned WR1 in his team’s passing attack yet is being drafted as the WR32 entering the season. It won’t take much for him to exceed that production if the passing attack is better.
9.05) RJ Harvey, RB, Denver Broncos
The RJ Harvey hype train has gotten out of control in some formats, but redraft leagues may be more realistic with his role as a rookie.
Harvey was considered a draft darling on X heading into the NFL Draft, thanks to his production over the last two seasons (458 carries for 2,993 yards and 38 rushing touchdowns, along with 39 receptions for 505 yards and four receiving touchdowns) and his athletic testing (5-foot-8, 205 pounds, with a 4.40 40-yard dash).
Then, after Harvey was drafted in the second round by the Denver Broncos, the hype machine spiraled out of control. After all, Payton’s running backs have ranked in the top five in target share in nine of the last 11 seasons he’s coached.
Not expecting RJ Harvey to play on pure pass downs for #Broncos. But still think a pass-catching ceiling is there.
Here are Sean Payton offense ranks in RB target share since 2013.
*Worth noting this is raw data, not adjusted for personnel (for example, Payton had Alvin… pic.twitter.com/aO3QlBCR14
— Adam Levitan (@adamlevitan) April 30, 2025
The ninth round is a good place to take a shot on an explosive rookie in an offensive environment that has proven to be beneficial in fantasy. The J.K. Dobbins signing complicates things, but his injury history means Harvey could have stretches where he dominates the backfield.
10.08) Cam Skattebo, RB, New York Giants
Cam Skattebo was college football’s most productive RB not named Ashton Jeanty during his final collegiate season. Skattebo played in 13 games with Arizona State, carrying the ball 293 times for 1,711 yards and 21 rushing touchdowns. He also added 45 receptions for 605 yards and three receiving scores.
Skattebo is a very limited athlete, but he plays extremely well as a straight-line runner who finishes through contact. At worst, his role as a rookie will be an early-down grinder with touchdown upside inside the 5-yard line. At best, he’s a three-down workhorse who severely cuts into Tyrone Tracy Jr.’s role in the backfield.
Skattebo is an excellent bench RB to target in the double-digit rounds. You can take time to evaluate his role in 2025 before deciding to keep him as a touchdown-upside Flex play or cut him loose for a running back in a better situation.
11.05) Ray Davis, RB, Buffalo Bills
Ray Davis didn’t get too many opportunities as a rookie, but he made the most of the shots he received. Davis’ final stat line isn’t overly impressive (113 carries for 442 yards and three touchdowns, plus 17 receptions on 19 targets for 189 yards and three touchdowns) on the losing end of a timeshare with James Cook.
However, Davis did have two games where he logged over 50% of the team’s offensive snap share. In those weeks, he had 35 carries for 161 yards and added five receptions for 56 yards and a touchdown. He finished as the RB13 and RB14 in points per game in those weeks.
Davis could see an expanded role in 2025, especially with Cook publicly posturing for a new contract. He also has an opportunity to take over the backfield if Cook were to get injured.
Either way, Davis will have a role in one of the NFL’s most productive backfields. That alone makes him one of the most valuable fantasy handcuffs in 2025.
12.08) Rico Dowdle, RB, Carolina Panthers
Rico Dowdle was quietly a 1,000-yard rusher in his final season with the Dallas Cowboys, finishing as the RB24 in points per game (12.4). Dallas chose not to re-sign him, however, leading Dowdle to sign with the Carolina Panthers.
Dowdle won’t be a lead back in 2025 in a backfield with Chuba Hubbard, but he should have a role. The Panthers want to split their backfield, and second-year running back Jonathon Brooks will miss the season recovering from his 2024 torn ACL.
Dowdle has demonstrated that he can handle a substantial workload and will likely have productive weeks behind one of the NFL’s best run-blocking offensive lines. We know he can function as a three-down back if Hubbard needs to miss time with an injury.
13.05) Tre Harris, WR, Los Angeles Chargers
Tre Harris had one of the more impressive final college seasons at Ole Miss, catching 60 passes for 1,030 yards and seven touchdowns in just eight games. The Los Angeles Chargers were impressed by the rookie, selecting him in the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft.
Harris will have an opportunity to make an immediate impact as the complement to Ladd McConkey in the passing attack. He’s a big-play specialist who frequently wins down the field, an area in which Justin Herbert thrives.
Harris could easily be a starter early in the season. Joshua Palmer left in free agency, and Quentin Johnston has struggled to catch the ball consistently through his first two seasons.
Getting the chance to draft Harris, potentially the second receiving weapon in an efficient passing attack, is a great pick to make toward the end of drafts.
14.08) MarShawn Lloyd, RB, Green Bay Packers
The 2024 season was a lost one for MarShawn Lloyd. The rookie played just 10 snaps while navigating injuries throughout the year. His absence allowed Josh Jacobs to dominate touches in the Green Bay Packers’ backfield and finish as the RB8 in fantasy.
In an ideal world, Lloyd would have been a complement to Jacobs in the passing attack, providing opportunities to spell the latter throughout the game.
Lloyd has looked healthy throughout the summer and could serve that role in 2025. If Jacobs were to get injured after a 400+ touch season (including the playoffs), then Lloyd would be a startable RB in a highly potent rushing attack.
15.05) Jalen Coker, WR, Carolina Panthers
Jalen Coker had an impressive season for a UDFA. He played in 11 games (including four starts) and posted a respectable 32 receptions on 46 targets for 478 yards and two touchdowns. He also had two weeks where he finished as a top-30 fantasy WR.
The issue Coker faces is that his best position is currently occupied by Adam Thielen, who remains productive despite being 34 years old.
Carolina may get Coker on the field more in 2025 to see if he can genuinely be the slot receiver of the future. The Panthers will certainly push targets toward 2025 first-round pick Tetairoa McMillan, but they’ll need somebody to establish themselves as a secondary (or tertiary) option.
Coker is an inexpensive way to get a part of an ascending Carolina passing attack. If he’s buried on the depth chart to start the season, he can easily be dropped for somebody more productive.