It’s still early June, but the fantasy football redraft season will be on us before we know it. There’ll be plenty of movement in ADPs between now and then, as training camp buzz and injury scares throw their annual dose of anxiety and confusion into the mix. That said, mock drafts are a great way to familiarize yourself with player rankings and draft trends in preparation for the real thing.
In this article, I’ve constructed a 12-team, 1QB, PPR mock draft, drafting from the No. 12 spot. ADPs can vary from site to site, but these picks were chosen based on several mocks I’ve done in preparation. Assume a starting lineup of 1QB, 2RB, 2WR, 1TE, 2 Flex, with no kickers or defenses included.
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2025 Redraft Mock Draft From the No. 12 Spot
1.12) Christian McCaffrey, RB, San Francisco 49ers
Picking at either turn can leave you vulnerable to runs later in the draft. Twenty-two picks is a long time to wait if you desperately need a running back, with options quickly thinning out for those who delay at the position. Despite the likelihood of a top receiver prospect being available, I’m getting my running backs in early.
I love Ashton Jeanty, but I’m not willing to gamble on him in the first round with multiple sure-things available. Due to his obvious health concerns, describing Christian McCaffrey as a “sure thing” may sound ridiculous. But with fellow San Francisco 49ers running back Isaac Guerendo available in the late rounds, you can add a high floor to McCaffrey’s elite ceiling, making him a much safer bet here.
McCaffrey is a proven league winner when healthy, but drafting him comes with the caveat of prioritizing Guerendo later on.
2.01) Derrick Henry, RB, Baltimore Ravens
Once again, I love Jeanty; he could even be as good as Derrick Henry. The Baltimore Ravens running back finished as the RB4 in PPR points per game despite not being known for his receiving. And with the three running backs who finished ahead of Henry — Saquon Barkley, Jahmyr Gibbs, and Bijan Robinson — all being taken in the first round, there is only one logical place to go here.
Derrick Henry has logged his third 30-burger of the season.
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The only issue with Henry is that he doesn’t have such an obvious backup. I usually try to draft RB rooms rather than a smattering of players from different teams, as it provides a solid floor. This is almost impossible in Baltimore, with work likely to be shared if Henry misses time.
Still, I can’t feel anything but awesome about landing two elite running backs with my first two picks.
3.12) Mike Evans, WR, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Mike Evans continues to amaze, and I’m not expecting him to stop in 2025. The 11-year veteran is scarily good for a receiver who turns 32 in August and still projects to lead the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in targets this year.
Chris Godwin will likely start the season slowly as he recovers from the devastating ankle injury he suffered in Week 7 last year. Jalen McMillan is joined in the supporting cast by first-round pick Emeka Egbuka, but Baker Mayfield is good enough to feed multiple receivers.
Even after 11 years, Evans can still be a foundational piece of your fantasy roster and a worthy WR1 on your team.
4.01) Davante Adams, WR, Los Angeles Rams
The fact that Davante Adams is the WR18 in ECR (expert consensus ranking) this year baffles me. Adams was the WR10 in PPR last season despite playing for the Las Vegas Raiders and the New York Jets. The veteran receiver is still one of the most talented in the NFL and now finds himself occupying the Cooper Kupp role for Matthew Stafford on the Los Angeles Rams.
Adams has been a WR1 in PPR in seven of the last nine seasons, yet he’s being ranked as though his new situation is a massive step backward. Having spent both of my first two picks on running backs, taking advantage of the veteran discount and landing both Evans and Adams feels like theft.
5.12) Jameson Williams, WR, Detroit Lions
Depending on which site you use, Jameson Williams may be long gone by now, but he was there to scoop up in a recent mock draft I ran. Williams has stepped up after a rocky start to his NFL career and is now a go-to playmaker for Jared Goff.
The many changes the Detroit Lions have undergone this offseason have put question marks over almost everything, but Williams is a stud. Detroit has made no secret of wanting to push the ball downfield more in 2025, and Williams would be a big part of that.
The losses of offensive lineman Kevin Zeitler and Frank Ragnow will make executing that deep-ball plan more difficult, but the Lions will be ready come September.
6.01) Jordan Addison, WR, Minnesota Vikings
Staying in the NFC North, Jordan Addison is another steal in the early sixth round. After back-to-back WR2 seasons to start his career, Addison is being drafted outside the top 30 at the position.
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— Ian Hartitz (@Ihartitz) January 31, 2025
The injury protocol for wide receivers isn’t as streamlined as it is for running backs. A receiver’s targets could be shared in many ways if he gets injured, while a running back’s carries are usually passed on to the next man up.
By filling my Flex spots with starting receivers, I can also cover my top two receivers in case of injury, something I can do for my RBs with late-round backups. A backup receiver doesn’t have the same percentage of the workload as a backup RB does, making it more cost-effective to prioritize receivers earlier.
7.12) Mark Andrews, TE, Baltimore Ravens
Judging by various ADPs, Mark Andrews appears to be a bit of a reach here. Unfortunately, drafting at the turn often puts you in that position. Evan Engram, David Njoku, Tyler Warren, and others are also usually available here, but all may be gone when you’re back on the clock.
Andrews is available at a discount due to the negative narrative surrounding him after that drop in the playoffs. However, some good has to come out of that, and landing him at the back of the seventh round would be exactly that.
Andrews finished as the TE7 in PPR last season, despite a painfully slow start to the campaign. I’m comfortable betting that the veteran’s slow start in 2024 was down to his injury in 2023, which saw him miss seven games to end the regular season.
Regularly being drafted as the TE8 in redraft, Andrews could easily prove a huge value this late in drafts.
8.01) Jakobi Meyers, WR, Las Vegas Raiders
Another player whose ADP is all over the place, Jakobi Meyers, is being overlooked again in fantasy this year, with more young stars joining the team. Meyers quietly finished as a top-25 wide receiver in 2024, while Brock Bowers stole the headlines for his outstanding rookie season.
With Jeanty joining the team, Meyers should benefit from a much-improved offense in 2025. Rookie Jack Bech is a potential threat to Meyers’ targets, but the veteran receiver has done more than enough to prove his worth in recent years.
Bech was more likely brought in to complement Meyers, given the lack of depth the Raiders had at receiver before the draft. Meyers should be set for another productive year, and is a great player to have on your bench.
9.12) Cam Skattebo, RB, New York Giants
The lack of a clear backup behind Henry means I needed to find value a little earlier in the draft, with rookie Cam Skattebo a high-upside option at the end of Round 9. Skattebo reminds me a lot of Josh Jacobs, with his rare ability to be both powerful and evasive at the same time.
Skattebo will be looking to usurp 2024 rookie Tyrone Tracy Jr., who excelled when given the opportunity last season. The New York Giants backfield could be a timeshare, but Skattebo should prove difficult to keep off the field.
With one eye on Guerendo, I can relax knowing I now have a backup plan for Henry. Skattebo’s Week 14 bye does, though, clash with the 49ers, but it’s late enough in the season to figure that out on the waiver wire or via an in-season trade.
10.01) Emeka Egbuka, WR, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Given their already-stacked wide receiver room, Emeka Egbuka was a surprise pick for the Buccaneers. But with Evans getting older and Godwin’s health concerns, Egbuka was a great investment.
McMillan performed admirably in Godwin’s absence last season, but Egbuka will likely pass him on the depth chart before long. If Godwin, Evans, or both miss time in 2025, Egbuka could spend multiple weeks as a WR2 or better.
I already have Meyers to provide cover, with Egbuka an intriguing upside play should things fall his way in Year 1.
11.12) Justin Fields, QB, New York Jets
Oh yeah, a quarterback.
Having made the decision, which could have easily been taken out of my hands, not to draft a high-end quarterback, Justin Fields was always in the frame. Passing on some of the safer pocket passers in the middle rounds was a bold move, but the roster is in great shape for it.
Fields started just six games for the Pittsburgh Steelers last season, winning four. While his first two games of the year left much to be desired, his next four were highly productive. Fields tallied three QB1 finishes in those four games, including a QB1 overall finish in Week 4.
The Steelers always planned to start Russell Wilson, who has a completely different style from Fields. Now, on the Jets, Fields is the first-choice starter for a team designing its offense around his strengths.
12.01) Isaac Guerendo, RB, San Francisco 49ers
I managed to pick up Guerendo at the start of the 12th round, but I’m never afraid to go a round early for these backups when utilizing this strategy. Guerendo proved immensely valuable when given an opportunity last year, with McCaffrey and Jordan Mason both suffering injuries.
At the cost of a late-round pick, I’ve raised McCaffrey’s floor to Guerendo’s playing level, which is a small price to pay to ensure my first-round pick. The strategy also allowed me to tee off on wide receivers, with Williams, Addison, Meyers, and Egbuka all ready to fill in at receiver if needed.
13.12) Quentin Johnston, WR, Los Angeles Chargers
ADPs play a role in drafts, but it’s important to remember that this is your team, and it’s more fun when you’ve put your own stamp on it. I won’t claim to be the biggest Quentin Johnston fan, but I always find myself rooting for players who have been counted out.
Johnston tallied eight receiving touchdowns in 2024 and occasionally put up some massive numbers. The receiver’s inconsistency has seen many give up on him, but his explosive upside makes me want to take a chance this late in drafts.
With the aforementioned receiver depth, I can afford to take a shot on someone like Johnston. Adonai Mitchell is another potential breakout in 2025 and could easily have been the choice here, but I’ve gone for Johnston.
14.01) Bryce Young, QB, Carolina Panthers
Speaking of players who have been counted out.
While I like Fields’ situation this year, I also recognize the risk of relying on him. Bryce Young was the QB2 overall in Week 16 and the QB1 overall in Week 18 in 2024, showcasing his top-end ability.
The Carolina Panthers did a great job of upgrading their roster during the offseason, which could work both ways for Young’s fantasy outlook. An improved defense would lessen the need for him to air it out in 2025, but the addition of Tetairoa McMillan should give Young a reliable target besides Adam Thielen.
Fields will likely be my starter in Week 1, but Young carries huge upside of his own and could replace the former early if he proves the better option. While taking a gamble at quarterback, at least one of Fields and Young should be able to support this roster in 2025.
