It’s still only June, but the fantasy football redraft season will be here 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.
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, non-PPR mock draft, drafting from the No. 2 spot. Assume a starting lineup of 1QB, 2RB, 2WR, 1TE, 2 Flex, with no kickers or defenses included.
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2025 Non-PPR Mock Draft From the No. 2 Spot
1.02) Saquon Barkley, RB, Philadelphia Eagles
With Ja’Marr Chase being taken first overall in many 2025 fantasy drafts, Saquon Barkley is an obvious pick to target at No. 2. Barkley was the highest-scoring non-quarterback in non-PPR leagues last year and was handed a lucrative two-year extension by the Philadelphia Eagles in March.
A lot of overthinking surrounded Barkley ahead of 2024, with fantasy players fearing the effects that the Tush Push would have on the player’s touchdown potential. It didn’t matter last season, and I’m not overthinking it this year.
2.11) Kyren Williams, RB, Los Angeles Rams
Another player who was subject to overthinking in 2024 was Los Angeles Rams running back Kyren Williams. The addition of Blake Corum via the draft left many questioning Williams’ fantasy future. Williams, though, continued his lead role on the team and posted 14.9 points per game in non-PPR formats.
Last year’s output placed Williams as RB7 in 2024, and you can get him as the RB11 in drafts this year. I’m never too keen to leave the second round without a single wide receiver on my team, but I’m pleased with the foundation I’ve created with two top running backs.
3.02) Tee Higgins, WR, Cincinnati Bengals
With my starting running backs in place, it’s time to add a receiver. Injuries have been an issue for Tee Higgins over the last couple of seasons, but the Cincinnati Bengals star was the WR4 overall in points per game in this format last year.
JOE BURROW AND TEE HIGGINS AGAIN ‼️
The duo is heating up 🔥 pic.twitter.com/ipjyOuQH8O
— NFL Fantasy Football (@NFLFantasy) December 28, 2024
The Bengals paid Higgins this offseason, fully committing to their supercharged offense, again at the expense of their struggling defense. Trey Hendrickson remains on the team, but there’s no guarantee he’ll still be there come September, as the two sides continue to disagree on Hendrickson’s value.
If the Bengals’ defense is anywhere near as bad as it was last season, Higgins and the rest of the offense should thrive again in 2025.
4.11) Courtland Sutton, WR, Denver Broncos
Before looking into the stats, the idea of having Courtland Sutton as my WR2 would have caused me great concern. Having done the necessary research, though, I’m delighted to get him here.
Sutton ranked as the WR10 in non-PPR formats last season, making him a tremendous value as the WR22 in drafts. His impressive finish in 2024 is made even more remarkable when you consider that it took the Denver Broncos’ passing game a while to heat up with then-rookie Bo Nix.
From Weeks 8-18, Sutton was the WR7, outscoring the likes of Malik Nabers, CeeDee Lamb, and Brian Thomas Jr.
5.02) DK Metcalf, WR, Pittsburgh Steelers
Layering up with receiver depth and Flex options, DK Metcalf makes the most sense here. After breaking his four-year streak of WR2 finishes, or better in fantasy, Metcalf was traded to the Pittsburgh Steelers and will be Aaron Rodgers’ primary target in 2025.
The Steelers are a defensive, run-first team, hence, Metcalf’s availability in the fifth round. However, he should see a ton of work on his new team.
I don’t want to be desperately hunting the waiver wire for a starting receiver come midseason, so solidifying the position in the middle rounds makes sense.
6.11) George Pickens, WR, Dallas Cowboys
Having drafted Metcalf, I then take the player he is replacing in Pittsburgh, Dallas Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens. Pickens has struggled to turn his obvious talent into consistent fantasy production, but now, he has a fresh start on a far more offensive-minded team.
Now the clear WR2 on his new team, behind CeeDee Lamb, Pickens should still see a relatively high volume of targets due to the pass-heavy nature of the Cowboys’ offense. Dallas attempted the third-most passes in the NFL last season, a stark contrast to the Steelers, who tried the fourth-fewest.
George Pickens has arguably the best HANDS in the #NFL
Pickens is in for a HUGE season pic.twitter.com/nVTId2OKFV
— Playoff NFL (@_PlayoffNFL) June 16, 2025
Pickens should step into the role vacated by Brandin Cooks in free agency, manning the sideline opposite Lamb. If he could also steal a few targets from the likes of Jake Ferguson and Jalen Tolbert, he could easily outdo his production as Pittsburgh’s WR1.
7.02) Isiah Pacheco, RB, Kansas City Chiefs
Isiah Pacheco is an intriguing specimen, having played at both the beginning and the end of the 2024 campaign, despite breaking his fibula mid-season. And that physical toughness has epitomized Pacheco’s career with the Kansas City Chiefs, earning him many fans along the way.
Pacheco did struggle upon his return to action last year, which was to be expected after such a serious injury. His seventh-round ADP reflects the concerns around his health and remaining efficiency, but his role as the Chiefs’ starter makes him a potential bargain in drafts.
Pacheco will be one to watch in Week 1 of the 2025 season, as questions about his health and efficiency will remain until he proves himself. With Barkley and Williams drafted early, Pacheco is a risk worth taking here for his potential RB1 upside.
8.11) Dak Prescott, QB, Dallas Cowboys
When fading a quarterback early, it’s essential to look ahead and decide which quarterbacks you like in later rounds, and to be decisive when they become available. There is always value to be had in the mid-to-late rounds, but blindly passing on the position is a dangerous strategy.
Dak Prescott missed most of the 2024 campaign through injury, but that shouldn’t be a concern to start the season. No longer the mobile threat he once was, Prescott should be able to continue delivering from the pocket as well as ever in 2025.
The runner-up in the MVP vote as recently as 2023, Prescott has proven himself as a reliable QB1 when healthy and is an underrated fantasy starter.
9.02) Mark Andrews, TE, Baltimore Ravens
Finally, I have completed my starting lineup by selecting Mark Andrews, who is being drafted as the TE8 this year, despite finishing as the TE5 last season. He would have finished even higher, but started slowly after suffering a fractured tibia the previous November.
Andrews’ infamous playoff drop against the Buffalo Bills is also no doubt factoring against him, but he remains one of the best in the league at his position.
10.11) Luther Burden III, WR, Chicago Bears
This could easily have been Emeka Egbuka, who is set for a bright future on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Instead, though, due to the format, I’ve opted for Luther Burden III, who has the explosiveness to do more with less.
Burden lands in Chicago as the likely WR3 on the team, but also the potential WR1. New head coach Ben Johnson has no reason to be loyal to either DJ Moore or Rome Odunze, and requested Burden early in the second round of April’s draft.
WHAT IF… Luther Burden is the WR1 on the Bears?
What if Rome Odunze doesn’t take the next step? 🤔🤔pic.twitter.com/X9ht3M0LTz
— The Dynasty Grill (@FFDynastyGrill) May 2, 2025
Burden should have just as many opportunities for targets as Egbuka does, but has a higher ceiling due to his run-after-catch prowess. And with four solid receivers already on this team, it wouldn’t be the end of the world if Burden failed to get going, making him a worthwhile upside shot late in Round 10.
11.02) Bryce Young, QB, Carolina Panthers
Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young is being drafted as the QB24 this year. That’s despite bettering that last year, having missed three games and having a sub-16% snap share in two more.
Having lost his place in the lineup to Andy Dalton last season, Young returned rejuvenated in Week 8 and was the QB12 overall from that point on. He also finished the year with weekly finishes of QB2 and QB1 in two of the final three weeks of the season.
Prescott is a great value where he’s going and should be a quality starter, but Young possesses huge upside and the potential to break out entirely in 2025. His five rushing touchdowns in the final six weeks of the season encapsulated his newfound confidence and suggest that there are more elite fantasy weeks to come.
12.11) Isaac Guerendo, RB, San Francisco 49ers
My preference for targeting RB rooms, rather than individual players, could have led me to target Blake Corum or Will Shipley late, but Isaac Guerendo is a must here. All the noise coming from the San Francisco 49ers camp suggests that Christian McCaffrey will be ready to go in 2025, but that was also the case last offseason.
It remains a possibility that McCaffrey will be fine, but also that he will break down early and miss the majority of another season; it’s impossible to know. Guerendo looked phenomenal when stepping in for the team last year and is now the immediate backup to McCaffrey.
When playing at least 50% of San Francisco’s offensive snaps in his rookie year, Guerendo registered three RB1 finishes in four weeks, including an RB2 overall finish in Week 14. That potential is far too valuable to pass on this late in drafts, even with the possibility of him being a backup all year.
13.02) Rashid Shaheed, WR, New Orleans Saints
With Metcalf and Pickens being my likely Flex plays, it was essential to add more receiver depth before the end of the draft. Rashid Shaheed’s 2024 season was over after just six games, but he was the WR24 overall in points per game.
Similarly to Burden, Shaheed can create an explosive play from anywhere, with immense explosiveness and playmaking ability. He’s the clear WR2 on the New Orleans Saints and got a play-calling upgrade in Kellen Moore this offseason.
Shaheed was out-producing teammate Chris Olave before his injury and was set for a breakout year. He adds week-winning potential to my WR room and offers, at minimum, high-upside cover for bye weeks and injuries.
14.11) Brashard Smith, RB, Kansas City Chiefs
This was a difficult pick, as there are several potential breakout wide receivers still on the board at this point. Having only Pacheco and Guerendo as RB depth, though, is not a comfortable situation to be in.
I think Pacheco is worth a shot where he’s being drafted, as a potential RB1 on the season. I also believe, though, that there’s a chance he may never return to his best. Kareem Hunt did an admirable job of filling in for Pacheco last season, but I wouldn’t be excited to have Hunt on my team.
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Brashard Smith is the only Chiefs running back with a contract that runs beyond 2025, making it worthwhile for the team to get a good look at him. A former wide receiver, Smith has all of the tools that could see him star in Andy Reid’s offense if given the chance.
If Smith steps up, I’ve avoided a massively expensive waiver add, whilst drafting an explosive running back on the Chiefs with a throwaway pick. If he doesn’t, he’s an easy in-season drop.