The summer months are almost here, so it’s time to start “fantasy” mocking! In the first of our series of mock drafts, we at Sports Illustrated (with some of our industry pals) got together for a 12-team, 13-round mock. We utilized a basic scoring system with a full point for all receptions (PPR). The starting lineup includes a quarterback, two running backs, two wide receivers, one tight end and a flex (RB/WR/TE). There were no kickers or defense/special teams units in the mock.
As you’ll see in the breakdowns, many managers put a much greater emphasis on wide receiver due to the PPR format, not to mention the trend of that position being more important in the earlier rounds. No matter what your strategy might be this season, this mock can give you an idea about how your roster could look based on some of the different build philosophies our managers used.
Listed below is a breakdown of all 12 teams from yours truly, including everyone’s draft positions and notes on their builds. Who had the best mock, and who might have fallen short at certain positions. Read along and find out!
