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Scott Engel's Fantasy Football Mock Draft - The King's 2025 Offseason One-Man Mock

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Scott Engel's advance one-man fantasy football mock draft, spotlighting the best 2025 picks in the first four rounds of a PPR fantasy football league draft.

Throughout the fantasy football offseason, I am constantly revising player outlooks and potential rankings based on the latest news, player movement, and ongoing research. This is the first of my offseason one-man mock drafts, where I pick players for every one of 12 teams in the first four rounds of a projected seasonal PPR draft.

This one-man mock is based on a single point per reception and four points for a TD pass in scoring. Offensive lineup requirements are one QB, two RBs, three WRs, one TE, and one flex player. As I navigate through these first four rounds of the exercise, I always consider the best players available at every pick, plus building the foundation of a quality roster with the right fits.

Everything here is debatable, right from the first pick, and those who read this article will have their angles and takes on who to draft at certain slots. While a running back is taken with the first pick, wide receivers still comprise the bulk of the first-rounders. Rookies will be added to these offseason mocks after the 2025 NFL Draft.

Be sure to check all of our fantasy football rankings for 2025:

 

Round 1

  1. Saquon Barkley: After the NFL playoffs, I confirmed Barkley as my No. 1 overall pick. His situation will be much the same in 2025, so no reason to poke holes in his tremendous profile. RBs are bigger injury risks than WRs, but Barkley could be a league-winning pick again.
  2. Ja'Marr Chase: If anyone wants to take Chase first, though, I won’t argue with it. He was the only wide receiver to average more than 20 points per game last season (23.6).
  3. Justin Jefferson: No matter who the QB is for Minnesota next season, this is one of the safest high-level picks to make in fantasy football.
  4. CeeDee Lamb: One thing we can bank on in Dallas is Dak Prescott to CeeDee Lamb. Despite the annual frustration that envelops the Cowboys, it does not translate to their best offensive playmaker.
  5. Bijan Robinson: He may be drafted in the top half of the first round for many years to come. Versatility and youth are on Robinson’s side and some other analysts will rank him as the No. 1 overall RB. He might not slip past the third spot in many drafts.
  6. Jahmyr Gibbs: He was the No. 2 RB in fantasy football last season despite the presence of David Montgomery for 14 games. Gibbs is incredibly efficient and can bust loose for a big play from anywhere on the field. For those who have been playing fantasy football since the previous decade, Gibbs reminds me of former Chiefs superstar Jamaal Charles.
  7. Puka Nacua:

    Matthew Stafford is confirmed to return, cementing Nacua’s outlook for 2025. Expect a significant rise in TD production next season.

  8. Amon-Ra St. Brown: The Lions’ standout WR is the top pass-catcher on the best offense in the league. He does have many other notable players competing for touches with him in Detroit, but the attack is so explosive that St. Brown will still generate a satisfying first-round return.
  9. Malik Nabers: The Giants will address their glaring QB issue this offseason, and Nabers will elevate his production after a very promising rookie season in a highly adverse situation. Look for him to ease into double-figure TD territory in Year 2.
  10. Brian Thomas Jr.: Thomas exceeded expectations as a rookie, finishing as a top-4 fantasy WR. He was a back-end WR1 in points per game. The Jaguars have found their new No. 1 WR, and the offense should improve under new head coach Liam Coen.
  11. Nico Collins: I am expecting a better season from C.J. Stroud in 2025, which will naturally lead to a good first-round return from Collins. I won’t be surprised to see him register double-figure TD totals for the first time.
  12. A.J. Brown: I always find him to be a comfortable pick as a WR1. He is the full package as a pass-catcher and is in the prime of his career. Brown is a sizable target with big-play gears and is one of the most complete WRs in the game.

 

Round 2

  1. De'Von Achane: He stayed healthy last season and firmly confirmed his fantasy RB1 status. Achane totaled a dozen TDs from scrimmage and vastly improved as a pass-catcher. The Miami RB is one of the premier dual-threat RBs in fantasy football.
  2. Tyreek Hill: A wrist injury and more missed time for Tua Tagovailoa led to Hill becoming one of the most disappointing early picks of the 2024 campaign. He also just turned 31 years old on March 1, which will lead to additional caution from some drafters. But that age doesn’t quite signal the end of the line for many WRs and getting Hill in the second round could turn out to be an early round value play.
  3. Derrick Henry: He turned 31 years old in January, but the customary fantasy football axioms don’t apply to Henry. The longtime Titan posted the second-best rushing yardage totals of his career in his first season with the Ravens. Henry is playing in the best offensive environment of his career in Baltimore. I will confidently draft him here.
  4. Josh Jacobs: The first season in Green Bay was a resounding success. Working in a productive offense led to a career-high 15 rushing TDs. The Packers will continue to evolve offensively, so I don’t see any reason why another fine season won’t be ahead.
  5. Brock Bowers: The new kingpin of the thinnest position in fantasy football. Las Vegas is going to make it a priority to address the QB slot this offseason. Bowers should boost his TD totals in his second pro campaign, further certifying him as the clear top pick at TE. The premier TE baton is being passed from Travis Kelce to the new Raiders star.
  6. Drake London: We finally saw London seriously tap into his considerable potential in his third pro season, and there may be even more of a ceiling in 2025 with Michael Penix Jr. at QB over a full year. Totals of 100-plus receptions and 10-plus TDs are possible.
  7. Jaxon Smith-Njigba: The second-year breakout came in 2024, and we might see an increase in TD receptions in 2025. For those who follow the Seahawks, JSN is a fusion of the best traits of prime Doug Baldwin and Tyler Lockett.
  8. Ladd McConkey: Finished as a back-end fantasy WR1 as a rookie. The Chargers will likely acquire a quality complement for McConkey this offseason, which can only help the 2025 outlook.
  9. Bucky Irving:

    Watch for an authentic breakthrough season over a full year in 2025. Irving is an exciting runner who does a fine job of making defenders miss.

  10. Kyren Williams: Those who didn’t doubt him were rewarded with another highly productive campaign last year. Matthew Stafford will be back with the Rams and Williams will be a prime source of rushing TDs again.
  11. Terry McLaurin: Made a major leap from four to 13 TD receptions last year. McLaurin now should be drafted as a top-shelf fantasy WR2 in his second season finally working with a quality QB.
  12. Josh Allen: In the past two seasons, he has rushed for 27 TDs, and the Bills might make a notable move to upgrade Allen’s WR corps this offseason. The Buffalo superstar has finished as a top-2 QB in each of the past five years, a fact that fully illustrates how he is one of the safest picks you can make for excellent fantasy production every year.

 

Round 3

  1. Garrett Wilson: He will be glad to see Aaron Rodgers gone and still has a fantasy WR1 promise.
  2. Jonathan Taylor: Finished fifth in fantasy points per game at RB last year and can be a value here if the Colts get stable QB play next season.
  3. Tee Higgins: Back in familiar surroundings and caught 10 TD passes in 12 games last year.
  4. Trey McBride: Imagine the upside if the TD production improves enough.
  5. Lamar Jackson: Coming off his best season as a passer. Finished as fantasy QB1 by nearly 50 points.
  6. Christian McCaffrey: If you can get him by this point, maybe even as an RB2, the risk doesn’t feel so uncomfortable.
  7. Chase Brown: Ready to be drafted as a back-end RB1 after his breakthrough campaign.
  8. Breece Hall: We have yet to see the best of him over a full season, but a new regime can improve the outlooks for the  Jets’ key playmakers.
  9. Jayden Daniels: Has more upside than any fantasy QB for 2025 outside of the top two.
  10. Jalen Hurts: Great offense around him, and the tush push to boot.
  11. James Cook: Showed he was a true feature back in 2024 with 16 rushing TDs.

  1. Marvin Harrison Jr.: I am going to take the shot on a much better second season.

 

Round 4

  1. Kenneth Walker III
  2. Alvin Kamara
  3. Mike Evans
  4. DJ Moore
  5. Zay Flowers
  6. Rashee Rice
  7. Courtland Sutton
  8. DK Metcalf
  9. Chuba Hubbard
  10. Joe Mixon
  11. George Kittle
  12. Chris Olave


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