We are in the sweet spot for dynasty startup fantasy football drafts. The offseason and the NFL Draft are in the rearview mirror. Teams got a first look at their new acquisitions during minicamp and team practices. And social media is filled with video clips hyping up the latest crop of NFL talent.
If you’re considering joining a dynasty startup, you can prepare by utilizing PFSN’s excellent mock draft simulator. In this article, I’ll break down what it’s like to draft from the 11th spot of a 12-team, Superflex mock draft with PPR scoring.
1.11) Malik Nabers, WR, New York Giants
All the quarterbacks with rushing upside flew off the board in the top 10, leaving us in a position to fade the position and build up others. One player with an excellent blend of 2024 production, youth, and upside is the New York Giants’ second-year receiver Malik Nabers.
Nabers finished second in the NFL in targets as a rookie (in just 15 games played), with 170 targets. He finished with 109 receptions for 1,204 yards and seven touchdowns and finished as the WR7 in fantasy points per game (18.2) in his first season. He was also 12th amongst receivers in yards after catch (462).
Malik Nabers turned 170 targets from a QB carousel into a 109/1,204/7 rookie line, finishing as WR7.
The Giants’ QB room is upgraded, & @FFTylerO ranks Nabers as WR3 overall. Nabers belongs in the elite tier 💯 pic.twitter.com/RRlU61kffv
— FTN Fantasy (@FTNFantasy) June 15, 2025
The LSU product proved in his first season that his unique blend of size (6-foot-0, 200 pounds) and explosiveness will translate to the NFL, as evidenced by his ability to generate big plays after the catch.
All of this was accomplished with Daniel Jones, Drew Lock, Tommy DeVito, and Tim Boyle under center. Now, the Giants have three quarterbacks on their roster (Russell Wilson, Jameis Winston, and rookie Jaxson Dart) who are all better options.
Nabers will turn 22 years old during the 2025 season. If he isn’t in the conversation for the top tier of dynasty receivers already, he will be after 2025 if he can stay healthy.
2.02) Ashton Jeanty, RB, Las Vegas Raiders
In the first round, we faded quarterback to lock down a franchise wide receiver. In this round, we pass on a QB again to grab our RB1 for the foreseeable future, Ashton Jeanty.
Jeanty was the sixth pick in the 2025 NFL Draft by the Las Vegas Raiders after dominating his final season at Boise State. He handled 374 carries for 2,601 rushing yards and 29 touchdowns in 2024 and added 23 receptions for 138 yards and another score.
Jeanty showed excellent patience and burst throughout the season, along with the ability to evade and break through tacklers. He had more yards after contact (1,695) in 2024 than almost any other running back had in total rushing yards (Cam Skattebo had 1,711 rushing yards).
Jeanty is instantly in the conversation for the RB1 in dynasty leagues. That case is amplified by landing with a team that features Chip Kelly as the offensive coordinator.
The rookie may split carries with Raheem Mostert, but the snap share should be heavily skewed in Jeanty’s favor by midseason at worst. Securing Jeanty and Nabers gives this team two pillars at WR and RB to offset the lack of QB through two rounds.
3.11) C.J. Stroud, QB, Houston Texans
The early QB fade works out with Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud falling to 3.11.
Stroud was fantastic as a rookie, finishing as the QB10 in fantasy points (18.4) despite lacking a rushing upside. He completed 63.9% of his passes for 4,108 yards and 23 touchdowns with five interceptions, with 167 rushing yards and three touchdowns.
Everyone expected Stroud to take a significant step forward in his second season with Stefon Diggs added to a receiving corps featuring Nico Collins and Tank Dell. Instead, the Houston QB regressed (QB31 in ppg, 13.0). Injuries to Diggs and Dell didn’t help, but the offensive line allowing an NFL-worst 34.5% pressure rate made things exponentially worse.
The general talent of the offense certainly won’t be better in 2025 after the team replaced Diggs, Dell (out with an injury), and Laremy Tunsil with Christian Kirk, rookies Jayden Higgins and Jaylin Noel, and Cam Robinson. Still, they are dependable players who Stroud can lean on in his third season.
Stroud is just 23 years old and has already shown that he can be a top-10 fantasy quarterback. And while he doesn’t offer the rushing upside to consistently be a top-three QB, he should provide steady QB2 production (with QB1 upside) if he can continue developing.
4.02) Caleb Williams QB, Chicago Bears
Caleb Williams was a no-brainer 1.01 in Superflex rookie drafts in 2024 after completing 66.9% of his passes for 10,082 yards and 93 touchdowns with 14 interceptions in three collegiate seasons. Williams was a dynamic passer with excellent improvisational abilities paired with arm talent.
Things improved in dynasty after Chicago surrounded Williams with weapons like DJ Moore, Rome Odunze, and Keenan Allen. There was no way Williams could fail.
The problem is, he did.
Williams’ final stat line (3,541 yards, 20 touchdowns, and six interceptions) doesn’t look bad, but at times, he was simply unplayable. He also took 68 sacks (a good deal of them from him holding the ball too long) and too frequently missed his deep targets (27.5% completion rate on 20+ yard throws).
Williams finished as the QB24 in fantasy (15.0 ppg), well behind fellow rookies Jayden Daniels (20.9) and Bo Nix (18.7). The underwhelming season has made Williams a great value heading into 2025.
Chicago spent the offseason completely overhauling its offensive identity. The team hired innovative offensive coordinator Ben Johnson as its head coach and upgraded the offensive line, trading for guards Joe Thuney and Jonah Jackson, signing center Drew Dalman, and drafting a potential starting tackle in Ozzy Trapilo in the second round of the NFL Draft.
Finally, Chicago added explosive playmakers Colston Loveland (first round) and Luther Burden III (second round) to their pass-catching group. Loveland and Burden join Moore, Odunze, and Cole Kmet, giving Williams (and Johnson) plenty of playmakers to keep defenses off balance.
If Williams is the passer we thought he was coming out of USC, he should be able to be a top-flight fantasy quarterback. He also has the rushing upside (81 carries for 489 yards as a rookie) to provide a boost to his fantasy scoring.
Even if Williams struggles again in 2025, his value will be somewhat insulated with his weapons and coaching staff (unless Chicago trades him or drafts a first-round quarterback). He’s either a QB1 for the future or a valuable trade chip after 2025 unless he completely bottoms out.
5.11) Tetairoa McMillan, WR, Carolina Panthers
Tetairoa McMillan didn’t have the best pre-draft process in the media cycle, but that didn’t stop him from being drafted with a top-10 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. McMillan is a true X receiver at the NFL level, an outside clasher who can win in contested catch situations thanks to his size (6-foot-4, 219 pounds) and speed (4.58 40-yard dash).
McMillan was highly productive over his final two seasons at Arizona, catching 174 passes for 2,721 yards and 18 touchdowns in 25 games. With Carolina, he’ll likely serve as the unquestioned top receiver in an ascending passing attack helmed by quarterback Bryce Young and play-caller Dave Canales.
The rookie receiver should have the volume to produce a high-end WR2 season instantly, especially since he’ll be the first read for passes inside the red zone. McMillan could be ranked as a top-10 dynasty receiver as soon as 2026.
6.02) Xavier Worthy, WR, Kansas City Chiefs
Xavier Worthy landed in the ideal spot when he was drafted in the first round by the Kansas City Chiefs. Worthy certainly had fantasy productive weeks, although it wasn’t the way many would have expected.
Worthy finished as the WR45 in PPR points per game (11.0), but that doesn’t tell the whole story of his season. The rookie produced a respectable 59 receptions for 638 yards and six touchdowns (plus 104 rushing yards and three touchdowns) in his first season. Yet, over his final three regular-season games, he saw his role grow massively.
From Weeks 15 to 17, Worthy caught 21 of 31 targets for 190 yards and two touchdowns. He also added eight carries for 50 yards and another score. That pegged Worthy as the WR10 in fantasy points per game (21.0) to close out the season.
Rookie Xavier Worthy has his 2nd touchdown of the game 👏
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That role continued into the NFL playoffs. In three games, Worthy caught 19 of 21 passes for 287 yards and three touchdowns. He did all of this despite having a pedestrian 17.3% catch rate on passes that were 20+ yards down the field.
Worthy is likely the WR2 to Rashee Rice when Rice is on the field, but he’s at worst an explosive gadget weapon who can take any touch to the end zone. Worthy showed as a rookie that he is a well-rounded receiver, which could save him from just running inefficient wind sprints deep downfield.
There’s a lot of risk taking Worthy this high in dynasty drafts. But the potential reward is massive if he continues to get a steady workload alongside Rice in Kansas City.
7.11) RJ Harvey, RB, Denver Broncos
RJ Harvey landed in the ideal spot with the Denver Broncos. Sean Payton’s running backs have been extremely valuable in fantasy football during his entire coaching career, thanks to the high level of targets he funnels to his running backs.
Since 2023, the Broncos have ranked fifth and first in RB target share. He’s done that despite having underwhelming receiving options out of the backfield (Javonte Williams, Jaleel McLaughlin, and Audric Estime).
Harvey is highly explosive and posted a 9% target share in his final collegiate season at UCF. It’s doubtful he dominates backfield touches (especially after Denver signed J.K. Dobbins in June), but Harvey should still have a highly productive role as a rookie.
Many will point to Harvey’s age (24) as a detractor in fantasy. However, the shelf life for running backs is short, and Harvey will have at least three seasons of his prime behind one of the better offensive lines in the NFL.
Even if the role isn’t ideal, Harvey should be a fantasy-viable rusher from Day 1 of his rookie season.
8.02) Jordan Addison, WR, Minnesota Vikings
Jordan Addison’s value will be suppressed as long as he’s in Minnesota, thanks to Justin Jefferson. Nevertheless, he’s proven to be in the conversation of the top WR2s in the NFL after his first two seasons.
The USC product has caught 133 of 207 targets for 1,786 yards and 19 touchdowns in his first 32 games. Most of that was competing with Jefferson for targets, but Addison has also shown the ability to operate as a WR1 with Jefferson injured.
In seven career games without Jefferson, Addison has averaged 7.6 targets, 5.0 receptions, 62.4 receiving yards, and 0.6 touchdowns.
Regardless, Addison has finished as a top-24 wide receiver in each of his first two seasons, averaging at least 13.0 fantasy ppg each year. He’s a weekly starter as a WR3/Flex option and has massive upside if Jefferson misses time with injury.
9.11) Sam Darnold, QB, Seattle Seahawks
Sam Darnold’s lone season with the Minnesota Vikings revitalized his career and put him back on the dynasty radar. Darnold finished as the QB9 in points per game (18.1), throwing for 4,319 yards and 35 touchdowns with 12 interceptions. He was able to parlay the season into a three-year, $100.5 million contract with the Seattle Seahawks.
A top-10 finish is most likely out of the question for Darnold in 2025. The Seahawks are far less talented on offense than Minnesota, and he’s consistently struggled when under pressure. But the potential for steady QB2 production is now firmly on his radar.
In this draft, Darnold provides another upside quarterback who could potentially become a streaming option over Stroud or Williams. At worst, he’s a solid bench option who should start all 17 games this season and potentially 2026.
10.02) Matthew Golden, WR, Green Bay Packers
Matthew Golden’s price in dynasty startup drafts is generally too low considering he was a first-round pick. But in this mock draft, he fell to the 10th round.
The Green Bay Packers bucked historical trends when they used a first-round pick to take Golden. The Texas product was a modest producer throughout three collegiate seasons (134 receptions for 1,975 receiving yards and 22 touchdowns) but pushed himself firmly into Round 1 after running a 4.29 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine.
Green Bay lacks a true WR1, and Golden will get an opportunity (and the volume) to prove he can add that to the offense. At worst, he’ll be an upgrade over returning players like Romeo Doubs and Dontayvion Wicks on the outside.
11.11) Trey Benson, RB, Arizona Cardinals
The 2024 running back draft class underperformed expectations. That, combined with a highly talented 2025 class, has turned a lot of the second-year RBs into good values in dynasty drafts.
Trey Benson is a perfect example. The Florida State product was drafted in the third round by the Arizona Cardinals in 2024 to add an explosive piece to the backfield and increase the talent behind James Conner.
Unfortunately, Conner played a full season for the first time in his career, which kept Benson off the field. The rookie played in 13 games, but produced just 63 carries for 291 yards and one rushing touchdown while adding six receptions for 59 yards.
Benson will once again be a handcuff to Conner in 2025, but could benefit from an injury, given the veteran’s age and lengthy injury history. Additionally, the coaching staff has shared numerous positive quotes about Benson throughout the summer.
Arizona didn’t add meaningful competition to its backfield, which at least signals they believe in Benson enough to give him a chance in 2025 to develop. There’s no reason to think that Conner will see less work weekly, but any injury immediately puts Benson on the RB2 radar.
12.02) Jerry Jeudy, WR, Cleveland Browns
Jerry Jeudy finally produced at a high fantasy level after being traded to the Cleveland Browns. Jeudy was the WR24 in PPR points per game (14.2) in his first season in Cleveland, setting career highs in targets (145), receptions (90), and receiving yards (1,229) while scoring four touchdowns.
In fantasy, Jeudy was a byproduct of an absurd target share. And while Cleveland has the worst quarterback room in the NFL, it may still be an upgrade over what the team got from Deshaun Watson, Jameis Winston, Dorian Thompson-Robinson, and Bailey Zappe in 2024.
Jeudy is still only 25 years old despite completing six NFL seasons and should once again benefit from a lack of high-end competition in Cleveland. He can be fantasy relevant based on pure volume again next season and could see a real QB upgrade as soon as 2026.
13.11) Tucker Kraft, TE, Green Bay Packers
In a Superflex draft, you have to be comfortable being weaker at one position to get premium talent at the others. In this mock, I decided to pass on the tight end position, given its year-over-year volatility.
Green Bay Packers TE Tucker Kraft is a great value in the 13th round. Kraft took a significant step in 2024, catching 50 passes for 707 yards and seven touchdowns while finishing as the TE15 (9.6 ppg).
TUCKER KRAFT pic.twitter.com/A49pn4TkLZ
— Nate Tice (@Nate_Tice) October 27, 2024
Through two seasons, Kraft is averaging 13.1 yards per reception and has emerged as a reliable weapon in the red zone (two touchdowns on five red-zone targets in 2024). Green Bay’s passing attack has been spread out, but Kraft has been a steady force amongst a collection of volatile wide receivers (in terms of production).
Kraft could very well finish second on the team in targets in 2025 behind Golden or Jayden Reed. However, at worst, he’s a young (24 years old), ascending tight end who has proven to be fantasy relevant.
14.02) Mason Taylor, TE, New York Jets
Taking another TE with upside was the best option in the 14th round after fading the position until now. A rookie who has considerable upside is New York Jets tight end Mason Taylor.
Taylor was a modest producer during his three seasons at LSU, catching just 129 passes for 1,308 yards and six touchdowns in 38 games. However, he steadily rose on draft boards throughout the summer after a strong NFL Pro Day (6-foot-5, 251 pounds with a 4.65 40-yard dash).
The Jets drafted Taylor in Round 2 of the 2025 NFL Draft. And while Garrett Wilson is New York’s unquestioned leading receiver, there isn’t any established pass-catching talent behind him.
Taylor could potentially be a top-two target earner as a rookie. At worst, he should have a role in the end zone given his size and reliable hands. The hope is that the combination of Kraft and Taylor can produce a competent tight end in 2025.
15.11) MarShawn Lloyd, RB, Green Bay Packers
The final pick of this dynasty mock draft is used to stash another 2024 pick who failed to meet expectations.
Green Bay drafted MarShawn Lloyd to form a complementary backfield with Josh Jacobs. Yet, as a rookie, Lloyd logged just 10 snaps due to injuries. He was instead stuck on the sidelines while Jacobs produced a top-10 running back season (17.2 ppg).
Green Bay didn’t add any players to its backfield in 2025, signaling that they believe Lloyd can still be an impact player if healthy. And while Jacobs will still see the bulk of the backfield touches, Lloyd should have a role as an explosive change-of-pace back with pass-catching upside.
He’s a perfect gamble to take in the late rounds of dynasty drafts, given his draft capital and Jacobs’ injury history and 2024 workload.