Full-PPR Fantasy Football Mock Draft: Expert Picks, 2-WR Draft Strategy & Draft Grades (Ep. 2095)

His skill set meshes well with Drake May's ability to throw the ball down the field; Patriots need an alpha wide receiver to create more opportunities in the red zone; still has one or two elite seasons left and should see one this year.

A.J. Brown is one of Erickson's starting wide receivers; the roster is incredibly strong with top three wide receivers including Brown.

Pierce was selected at pick 7.8 in the mock draft.

The source took Alvin Kamara in the 10th round (full PPR), viewing him as a return to his early-career receiving role rather than a workhorse; Kamara is expected to cut into Travis Etienne's red zone work and is ranked as an RB1 in full PPR format.

Alvin Kamara was selected on Debro's bench as a running back in the mock draft.

Alvin Kamara was ranked number five on the sleeper RB ranks, indicating strong value perception heading into the draft.

Bo Nix was drafted late as a dual quarterback play and represented good value; the source preferred Nix over other available options like Kyler Murray to pair with Brock Purdy.

The source drafted Bo Nix as a late-round quarterback, viewing him as a good value for a dual-quarterback play alongside Brock Purdy.

Not long ago was drafted as a top-five overall player; talent has not fallen off; plays behind an underrated offensive line for the New York Jets; Geno Smith is not the worst quarterback in the league and was put in bad positions last year due to offensive line injuries and missing Brock Bowers; Hall can still be the engine to the Jets offense and catches passes, making him strong in full PPR.

Breece Hall is one of Erickson's starting running backs; the roster is strong at the top three running backs with Hall as part of that core.

Source argues Parker Washington should be drafted over Brian Thomas Jr. at this draft point, suggesting Thomas Jr. is overvalued relative to Washington's upside and usage profile.

Thomas is expected to be healthy entering year two of the Jaguars offense with Trevor Lawrence, part of the receiving corps that supports Lawrence's potential as QB1 overall.

The source took Brock Purdy as a late-round quarterback, calling him a no-brainer; Purdy throws top-10 quarterback performances every year and benefits from Christian McCaffrey and the touchdown equity of Mike Evans.

Purdy is viewed as a strong starting quarterback option; the source drafted him as the primary QB before adding Bo Nix as a late-round dual play.

Source selected Brock Purdy as quarterback in the winning draft team (Team A that finished number one), indicating confidence in his production and value at the position.

If he has an outlier season in touchdowns where he scores more than the 11 total touchdowns in each of the past two seasons, Chase Brown becomes a top three to five running back this year; was top 10 in fantasy points per game in PPR and better in the second half of the season even while losing 40 percent of touches to Blake Corum.

Part of source's running back core alongside CMC and Tony Pollard; drafted as part of a multi-back strategy.

Chase Brown was selected as the second running back in Debro's mock draft, paired with Christian McCaffrey as the one-two running back combination, described as a strong pairing.

Chris Godwin was drafted as a bench wide receiver in the mock draft.

The CMC bet is a binary decision: if he stays healthy, he's a top two running back; if not, the team is screwed. At the six spot in full PPR, it's a fantastic position despite the health risk.

Part of source's running back core alongside Chase Brown and Tony Pollard; drafted as the lead back in a multi-back strategy.

Christian McCaffrey was selected as the first running back in Debro's mock draft construction, paired with Chase Brown as the one-two running back combination.

Christian McCaffrey is part of a bye week hell scenario in week eight alongside Evans, Piersol, Higgins, and Kamara on one drafter's roster.

The source identifies Watson as a primed breakout candidate if healthy; notes fifth-year breakouts still happen (citing Jerry Judy precedent), Watson's all-pro vote last year despite injury history, and vacated targets in the Packers offense with no Romeo Dobbs. Watson has a chance to be the clear alpha number one wide receiver from the mouth, and the source is trying to get him in a lot of drafts as a breakout candidate.

The source believes that if Watson is healthy, he could have a career year, indicating significant upside potential for the 2025 season.

Christian Watson was drafted as Erickson's flex player; the roster is strong from a starting perspective with Watson providing flex depth.

Expected to be a third-round pick when draft season heats up; will compete with Brock Bowers to be the tight end one overall and can help define leagues this year; getting him in the third round is strong value.

Colson Loveland was selected as Debro's tight end in the mock draft, representing a strategic choice at the position.

The source drafts Swift as a second running back to pair with Judkins, creating depth at the running back position. The context suggests Swift is being used as a hedge/depth play in a balanced roster construction strategy.

Source selected D'Andre Swift as a bench player in the winning draft team (Team A that finished number one), indicating confidence in his value and production as a depth piece.

Source identifies Dak Prescott as a tier-down option from Trevor Lawrence that was available much later in drafts (round 11+), representing better value and allowing draft capital to be allocated to higher-impact positions.

The source took Dak Prescott in the 11th round and views him as a strong value; Prescott was QB7 in fantasy points per game weeks 1-17 last season, and the source believes he has top-5 upside if he hits an outlier year with a 6-7% passing touchdown rate.

Debro took Dak Prescott at quarterback with great value in the mock draft, demonstrating confidence in the pick at his position.

Dak Prescott available in round 10 represents exceptional value; he offers similar upside to Jackson Dart with the arm talent to throw for 5,000 yards and is expected to stay healthy, making a 10th-round selection a steal compared to earlier quarterback picks.

Source notes that Davante Adams serves as a good baseline wide receiver two option, providing reliable production and stability in a draft build.

Source is happy to acquire him in the sixth round (half-point PPR) rather than the fifth round where he was previously valued; represents solid value as a running back in that range.

David Montgomery was drafted as a flex starter and could serve as a pseudo-starter running back, though the drafter's other running backs on the bench were noted as weak.

In full PPR, Devon Achane is a strong pick in the second round, preferred over Chase Brown due to PPR reception value and the need to secure running back depth when wide receiver depth is limited to two starters.

The source drafted Denzel Boston as an upside play, noting potential for him to press as a number-one receiver if the Chargers pass the ball more.

The source drafted Emmanuel Wilson as a late-round flyer on Jadarian Price's backfield; while Wilson is not viewed as a major threat to Price's lead role, he could have timeshare value if Price disappoints, and the team indicated they will use Price in the return game as well.

Emeka Egbuka was drafted as Erickson's second starting wide receiver; the source suggests this WR2 selection may have dinged the draft grade slightly.

Has a ridiculous target share in an offense that may feature three running backs; getting him in the fourth round provides strong value for a top-tier wide receiver in PPR.

Source selected Garrett Wilson as wide receiver two in the winning draft team (Team A that finished number one), indicating confidence in his production and value.

The source drafted George Kittle as a late-round tight end with upside; the strategy is to pair him with multiple bodies given injury risk. Kittle is valued for his potential to return to form from last season when healthy, with monster performances that move the needle at the position.

Kittle's availability heading into week one is uncertain; the source drafted with contingency plans in case Kittle is unavailable at tight end.

The source drafted Greg Dulcich as a late-round tight end, noting he is coming off an Achilles injury and will play in Australia week one, requiring caution; Dulcich is drafted as a backup tight end given injury risk.

The source ranks Isaiah Likely higher than Chica Conquo, viewing Likely as capable of being the number-one target on his team early in the season, whereas Conquo's upside is limited unless Terry McLaurin is injured.

Ja'Marr Chase (Piersol reference) is part of a bye week hell scenario in week eight alongside McCaffrey, Evans, Higgins, and Kamara on one drafter's roster.

The source drafted James Conner as a late-round upside play, speculating that Conner could reunite with the Lions and assume a David Montgomery-like role if Isaiah Pacheco disappoints; Conner is viewed as a touchdown-dependent flex play with upside.

James Connor was selected on Debro's bench as a running back in the mock draft.

Led the league in rushing touchdowns the year before and rushing last year; caught over 30 passes and was number six in fancy points per game in PPR; in his prime with the Bills offense, he could take another step forward.

James Cook is one of Erickson's starting running backs; the source notes the roster is strong at the top three running backs with Cook as part of that core.

Jaden Daniels fell to the 10th spot in the mock draft, which the source viewed as pretty good value, suggesting the quarterback was available at a better draft position than expected.

The source drafted Jaden Higgins and frames the pick as a CJ Stroud conversation rather than a talent question; Higgins is expected to be a thorn in Nico Collins' side, suggesting significant target share and role within the Texans offense despite dual-receiver concerns.

Jaden Higgins was selected on Debro's bench as a wide receiver in the mock draft.

In a full PPR format, Waddle is a strong target for PPR points; expected to be taken before the fourth round in most drafts.

The source notes that Waddle's selection 'hurts' and expresses that he did not expect Waddle to make it past a certain point in the draft, suggesting the pick was reached on or taken earlier than anticipated.

Jaylen Warren is on Erickson's bench; the source notes the bench is strong overall, with Warren as part of that depth.

The source viewed Jonathan Brooks as an upside swing at running back in the mid-rounds, citing confidence in his volume and role; Brooks was sniped one pick ahead in the mock draft, indicating strong demand for his profile.

Herbert was selected at pick 7.7 in the mock draft.

Source selected Justin Jefferson as wide receiver one in the winning draft team (Team A that finished number one), indicating confidence in his elite production and value.

The source drafted Keaton Mitchell, believing he has standalone flex value given the healthy offensive line, Mike McDaniel's scheme, and John Harbaugh's two-running-back system; while J.K. Dobbins remains the RB1, Mitchell could have low flex value and potential RB2 upside if Dobbins is injured.

Keaton Mitchell was drafted as a bench running back in the mock draft; a drafter suggested that instead of Jackson Dart, taking Keaton Mitchell would have been a better choice, though the drafter ultimately preferred Daring Price and Dak Prescott.

Source mentions Keaton Mitchell was selected three rounds earlier in the draft, noting that Drew DeLuca liked the pick.

Source notes that Kyle Pitts was available in round nine as a late-round tight end option; source expresses some reservations about Pitts but acknowledges that drafting him instead of an early-round quarterback like Trevor Lawrence would have yielded a higher overall draft grade and better value allocation.

The source took Kyle Pitts in the 10th round, noting he was falling dramatically and citing an end-of-year tear as justification for the pick at that value.

Source selected Kyle Pitts in the ninth round at tight end in the winning draft team (Team A that finished number one), indicating confidence in his value and production at that draft position.

Kyler Murray went undrafted in this mock; the source chose Bo Nix over Murray as a late-round dual QB option.

Still top 10 in fantasy points per game in PPR and was better in the second half of the season when losing 40 percent of touches to Blake Corum; a third-round pick in full PPR, though a slight reach.

Jackson is cited as a historical example of a quarterback-running back pairing strategy where you get both the passing touchdowns and most rushing touchdowns from the same team.

The source drafted Malik Willis as a late-round quarterback with upside, describing him as dismissed and having upside for days.

Malik Willis was selected on Debro's bench as a quarterback in the mock draft.

The source drafted Matthew Golden in the 11th round as a pure upside play; Golden was a post-hype sleeper after a lost rookie season, with lingering uncertainty (Savion Williams vs. Golden debate), but at 11th round the strategy is to shoot for upside rather than fill-in depth, targeting potential top-25/30 wide receiver upside.

Source notes concern about Stafford's back health, joking that the Rams need to keep his back ready to go and suggesting he may need red light therapy; this reflects ongoing durability questions about the quarterback.

Had a half-year breakout in the first half of his rookie season before injuries derailed momentum; was playing through injury while Baker Mayfield was hurt and the Buccaneers offensive line was banged up; without Mike Evans and with Chris Godwin aging and coming off injury, Hardman can be a superstar; buying the first half of his rookie season production.

Wilson was considered as an option in the seventh round alongside Rico Dowdle and others.

The source expresses strong conviction that Evans will lead the NFL in receiving touchdowns if he stays healthy, indicating high touchdown upside for the 2025 season.

Source drafted him earlier in the mock and noted age and injury concerns as reasons to seek upside at wide receiver later; used as a coverage piece for potential decline or unavailability.

The source notes Evans as a glaring guy where upside is massive if it hits, but covers for him due to age and injury concerns; paired with Tara McLaurin as older wide receivers with injury risk, which is why the drafter went wide receiver late and secured Tony Pollard as RB3 instead.

Mike Evans was selected as one of Debro's primary wide receivers in the mock draft, paired with Terry McLaurin.

Mike Evans is part of a bye week hell scenario in week eight alongside McCaffrey, Piersol, Higgins, and Kamara on one drafter's roster.

Averaged 22.3 PPR points in the second half of last season with Amon Ross St. Brown-type usage; if that usage level is even 75% this season, he projects as a top-20 wide receiver. Source argues he should be drafted over Brian Thomas Jr. at this draft point and represents a worthwhile swing despite being a reach alert.

Washington is part of the Jaguars receiving corps and the source questions whether he carries his second-half breakout over into the new season, contributing to the overall playmaker depth that supports Trevor Lawrence's QB1 potential.

Parker Washington was selected on Debro's bench in the mock draft.

Only Christian McCaffrey had more fancy points per game in PPR last year; potential for upside if he gets touchdown variance in his direction, particularly if Devontae Adams doesn't catch one every other pass; could potentially break fantasy if he gets just five more touchdowns.

Ricky Pearsall was selected on Debro's bench as a wide receiver in the mock draft.

Dowdle was considered as an option in the seventh round alongside Michael Wilson and others.

Source notes that Stefan Diggs was selected as a late-round wide receiver three pick and describes it as a very valid selection, providing depth at the position without sacrificing early-round capital.

Stefan Diggs was drafted as a bench wide receiver in the mock draft.

Tee Higgins is part of a bye week hell scenario in week eight alongside McCaffrey, Evans, Piersol, and Kamara on one drafter's roster.

Getting him in the fourth round feels like cheating; drafting a top-15 wide receiver; probably going to see a career high in targets.

Getting McLaurin in the fourth round feels like exceptional value; the source views him as a top-15 wide receiver who is probably going to see a career high in targets, making the pick feel like 'cheating' at that draft position.

Source drafted him earlier and noted age and injury concerns as reasons to seek upside at wide receiver later; used as a coverage piece for potential decline or unavailability.

Terry McLaurin was selected as one of Debro's primary wide receivers in the mock draft, paired with Mike Evans.

Represents great value as an RB3/flex option; can function as a solid RB2 in the right context. Source drafted him in the seventh round as part of a running back core of CMC, Chase Brown, and Pollard, providing depth and volume access.

The drafter secured Pollard as RB3 late in the draft, specifically to get access to his volume; this was the rationale for going wide receiver in the final round rather than waiting on another running back.

Tony Pollard was selected as Debro's flex position player in the mock draft.

Hunter is a wide receiver in the Jaguars offense contributing to the playmaker depth that supports Trevor Lawrence's potential as QB1 overall.

The source drafted Trey Harris as the cheapest piece of the Chargers offense under new offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel; Jim Harbaugh's comments suggest all three top Chargers receivers are elite, implying equal opportunity. Harris provides Chargers exposure at a discount.

Trey Harris is on Erickson's bench; the source notes the bench is strong overall, with Harris as part of that depth.

Source drafted Trevor Lawrence in round seven as quarterback but regrets the pick, noting that no other quarterbacks went off the board until round 11; source argues that taking Lawrence that early sacrificed significant value when tier-down options like Dak Prescott were available much later, and that the cost was not justified by the marginal upgrade.

The source took Trevor Lawrence at 7.11 (end of seventh round) because he believes Lawrence could be QB1 overall; from week five onward last year, Lawrence outscored every quarterback on a per-game basis, even Josh Allen; entering year two with a healthy receiving corps including Jacoby Myers, Brian Thomas Jr., Parker Washington, and Travis Hunter, plus second-most red zone attempts last year behind only Josh Allen, the source sees massive upside at a late-round price.

Trevor Lawrence was drafted as the starting quarterback in Erickson's roster; the source notes he provides upside access as a starting QB option.

Taking a tight end in the late second round is not ideal, but in a two-wide-receiver format, it can be justified; McBride paired with Puka Nakua gives a team 250 receptions out of the first two rounds, providing a leg up at tight end.

Trey McBride was drafted as the starting tight end in the mock draft and the drafter's team was ranked number one at the tight end position.

The source notes that within the last week, the narrative around Kraft shifted from everybody being ready for week one to uncertainty about whether he'll practice and be ready. The source passes on Kraft despite being a Kraft guy, preferring not to press tight ends given the roster balance already achieved with heavy running back and wide receiver depth.

Flowers is cited as a historical example of a receiver paired with Lamar Jackson where you get both passing and rushing touchdowns from the same team.