2022 Fantasy Football Mock Draft: 12-team, PPR results as preseason begins
Fantasy Football Mock Draft: 12-team, PPR results originally appeared on NBC Sports Washington
NFL training camp is in full swing and preseason games are about to start, which means fantasy football drafts are right around the corner.
If you only have so much time to prep and you don't feel like spending a ton of time sitting in a mock draft lobby, fear not. A staff of NBC Sports Washington writers and video editors/producers got together for a 12-team fantasy football mock draft to give you an idea of how a given draft could shake out.
Fantasy opinions change over the course of a summer, and after mock drafting before training camp began, we bring you one that will feature several risers and fallers from the previous installment.
Draft order
1. Team Tyler
2. Team DePrisco
3. Team Cadeaux
4. Team Bijan
5. Team Byrum
6. Team Ethan
7. Team Cory
8. Team Todd
9. Team Skloff
10. Team Weyrich
11. Team Matt
12. Team Mike
This is a mock draft for a PPR league, giving one point to players per each reception they make during games.
Round 1
1 | Team Tyler | RB Jonathan Taylor (IND) | Prev: 1 |
2 | Team DePrisco | RB Austin Ekeler (LAC) | 2 |
3 | Team Cadeaux | RB Christian McCaffrey (CAR) | 4 |
4 | Team Bijan | RB Najee Harris (PIT) | 5 |
5 | Team Byrum | WR Cooper Kupp (LAR) | 8 |
6 | Team Ethan | WR Justin Jefferson (MIN) | 9 |
7 | Team Cory | RB Derrick Henry (TEN) | 3 |
8 | Team Todd | WR Ja'Marr Chase (CIN) | 7 |
9 | Team Skloff | RB Dalvin Cook (MIN) | 6 |
10 | Team Weyrich | RB Joe Mixon (CIN) | 11 |
11 | Team Matt | WR Deebo Samuel (SF) | 12 |
12 | Team Mike | RB D'Andre Swift (DET) | 14 |
Analysis: Not a lot of surprises in the first round with a few weeks of training camp already in the books. Running back remains the premium position in fantasy football, as this first round saw 8-of-12 picks devoted to that spot. There's a steep drop-off after roughly the fourth round, so it'd be wise to lock up a good running back early.
Round 2
13 | Team Mike | WR Stefon Diggs (BUF) | Prev: 16 |
14 | Team Matt | RB Alvin Kamara (NO) | 10 |
15 | Team Weyrich | WR CeeDee Lamb (DAL) | 20 |
16 | Team Skloff | RB Aaron Jones (GB) | 15 |
17 | Team Todd | RB Javonte Williams (DEN) | 24 |
18 | Team Cory | WR Davante Adams (LV) | 13 |
19 | Team Ethan | RB Leonard Fournette (TB) | 21 |
20 | Team Byrum | WR Tyreek Hill (MIA) | 28 |
21 | Team Bijan | RB James Conner (ARI) | 17 |
22 | Team Cadeaux | WR Mike Evans (TB) | 23 |
23 | Team DePrisco | TE Travis Kelce (KC) | 30 |
24 | Team Tyler | RB Cam Akers (LAR) | 32 |
Analysis: After eight running backs came off the board in Round 1, six more went in Round 2. Javonte Williams jumped seven spots this time around while Cam Akers climbed eight spots himself. If you're able to get good running backs early you might be able to find more value at receiver later on.
Round 3
25 | Team Tyler | WR Keenan Allen (LAC) | Prev: 25 |
26 | Team DePrisco | WR A.J. Brown (PHI) | 31 |
27 | Team Cadeaux | RB Saquon Barkley (NYG) | 18 |
28 | Team Bijan | WR DJ Moore (CAR) | 37 |
29 | Team Byrum | WR Tee Higgins (CIN) | 26 |
30 | Team Ethan | RB Nick Chubb (CLE) | 19 |
31 | Team Cory | TE Mark Andrews (BAL) | 33 |
32 | Team Todd | RB J.K. Dobbins (BAL) | 46 |
33 | Team Skloff | WR Jaylen Waddle (MIA) | 34 |
34 | Team Weyrich | RB David Montgomery (CHI) | 29 |
35 | Team Matt | WR Michael Pittman Jr. (IND) | 35 |
36 | Team Mike | WR Terry McLaurin (WSH) | 27 |
Analysis: This may be a PPR league, but Team Ethan found good value snagging Nick Chubb in the third, 11 spots later than he was drafted the first time around. Ravens running back JK Dobbins also saw a fast rise after coming off the PUP list.
Round 4
37 | Team Mike | RB Breece Hall (NYJ) | Prev: 39 |
38 | Team Matt | WR Mike Williams (LAC) | 38 |
39 | Team Weyrich | QB Josh Allen (BUF) | 40 |
40 | Team Skloff | TE George Kittle (SF) | 49 |
41 | Team Todd | RB Ezekiel Elliott (DAL) | 36 |
42 | Team Cory | RB Antonio Gibson (WSH) | 57 |
43 | Team Ethan | TE Kyle Pitts (ATL) | 52 |
44 | Team Byrum | RB Miles Sanders (PHI) | 78 |
45 | Team Bijan | WR Brandin Cooks (HOU) | 47 |
46 | Team Cadeaux | WR Diontae Johnson (PIT) | 45 |
47 | Team DePrisco | RB Elijah Mitchell (SF) | 64 |
48 | Team Tyler | QB Patrick Mahomes (KC) | 42 |
Analysis: Running backs continue to fly off the board in this draft, as Miles Sanders (34) and Elijah Mitchell (17) were picked well before they were in the first mock draft. It's also worth noting the first quarterbacks went in the fourth round as well in Josh Allen and Patrick Mahomes. The fourth round seems to be the time to start taking QBs.
Related: 12-team, PPR fantasy mock draft before training camp
Round 5
49 | Team Tyler | WR Jerry Jeudy (DEN) | Prev: 44 |
50 | Team DePrisco | WR Amon-Ra St. Brown (DET) | 41 |
51 | Team Cadeaux | QB Justin Herbert (LAC) | 62 |
52 | Team Bijan | RB Josh Jacobs (LV) | 59 |
53 | Team Byrum | QB Lamar Jackson (BAL) | 63 |
54 | Team Ethan | WR Michael Thomas (NO) | 58 |
55 | Team Cory | WR Courtland Sutton (DEN) | 60 |
56 | Team Todd | WR Marquise Brown (ARI) | 48 |
57 | Team Skloff | RB Cordarrelle Patterson (ATL) | 22 |
58 | Team Weyrich | WR DK Metcalf (SEA) | 43 |
59 | Team Matt | RB Travis Etienne Jr. (JAX) | 61 |
60 | Team Mike | TE Darren Waller (LV) | 53 |
Analysis: Here we take notice of Cordarrelle Patterson's steep fall down the draft. After becoming a waiver wire superstar last season as the Falcons' starting running back, Patterson still has plenty of fantasy value. Just maybe not second-round fantasy value.
Round 6
61 | Team Mike | WR Darnell Mooney (CHI) | Prev: 50 |
62 | Team Matt | TE Dalton Schultz (DAL) | 74 |
63 | Team Weyrich | WR Rashod Bateman (BAL) | 86 |
64 | Team Skloff | WR Gabriel Davis (BUF) | 91 |
65 | Team Todd | WR Chris Godwin (TB) | 51 |
66 | Team Cory | RB Devin Singletary (BUF) | 71 |
67 | Team Ethan | WR Amari Cooper (CLE) | 54 |
68 | Team Byrum | RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire (KC) | 92 |
69 | Team Bijan | TE T.J. Hockenson (DET) | 75 |
70 | Team Cadeaux | WR Allen Robinson II (LAR) | 69 |
71 | Team DePrisco | QB Dak Prescott (DAL) | 70 |
72 | Team Tyler | WR Adam Thielen (MIN) | 72 |
Analysis: There's not a ton to note in this round. Running backs continue to go earlier than anticipated while the last of the "great" tight end targets come off the board at No. 69. After Hockenson, the number of viable tight end options in the draft starts to dwindle.
Round 7
73 | Team Tyler | TE Dallas Goedert (PHI) | Prev: 80 |
74 | Team DePrisco | WR DeVonta Smith (PHI) | 77 |
75 | Team Cadeaux | WR Elijah Moore (NYJ) | 81 |
76 | Team Bijan | WR Drake London (ATL) | 87 |
77 | Team Byrum | WR Hunter Renfrow (LV) | 65 |
78 | Team Ethan | QB Kyler Murray (ARI) | 56 |
79 | Team Cory | QB Joe Burrow (CIN) | 67 |
80 | Team Todd | TE Zach Ertz (ARI) | 82 |
81 | Team Skloff | QB Russell Wilson (DEN) | 95 |
82 | Team Weyrich | WR JuJu Smith-Schuster (KC) | 83 |
83 | Team Matt | WR Tyler Lockett (SEA) | 100 |
84 | Team Mike | QB Jalen Hurts (PHI) | 76 |
Analysis: Team Ethan finds value once again by snagging Kyler Murray in the seventh, 22 picks later than the last mock. Murray and the Cardinals' offseason has been shaky to say the least, but Murray still has the ability to put up points in a hurry. Just don't rely on him too heavily later in the season when defenses figure out Kliff Kingsbury's offense again.
Round 8
85 | Team Mike | RB Damien Harris (NE) | Prev: 88 |
86 | Team Matt | QB Tom Brady (TB) | 73 |
87 | Team Weyrich | WR Christian Kirk (JAX) | 93 |
88 | Team Skloff | WR Kadarius Toney (NYG) | 102 |
89 | Team Todd | QB Aaron Rodgers (GB) | 68 |
90 | Team Cory | RB Rhamondre Stevenson (NE) | 110 |
91 | Team Ethan | WR Brandon Aiyuk (SF) | 99 |
92 | Team Byrum | RB Tony Pollard (DAL) | 85 |
93 | Team Bijan | QB Matthew Stafford (LAR) | 84 |
94 | Team Cadeaux | RB Kareem Hunt (CLE) | 89 |
95 | Team DePrisco | WR Treylon Burks (TEN) | 101 |
96 | Team Tyler | WR Allen Lazard (GB) | 109 |
Analysis: Two Patriots running backs get selected here in Round 8, with Rhamondre Stevenson getting picked five spots behind presumed starter Damien Harris. Starting the right Patriots running back week to week can feel like trying to predict the weather with binoculars, but there should be plenty of volume near the goal line for at least one of those guys this season.
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Round 9
97 | Team Tyler | RB AJ Dillon (GB) | Prev: 66 |
98 | Team DePrisco | RB Kenneth Walker III (SEA) | 146 |
99 | Team Cadeaux | TE Pat Freiermuth (PIT) | 107 |
100 | Team Bijan | RB James Robinson (JAX) | 122 |
101 | Team Byrum | TE Mike Gesicki (MIA) | 113 |
102 | Team Ethan | WR DeAndre Hopkins (ARI) | 96 |
103 | Team Cory | TE Dawson Knox (BUF) | 55 |
104 | Team Todd | RB Ronald Jones II (KC) | 106 |
105 | Team Skloff | RB Melvin Gordon III (DEN) | 94 |
106 | Team Weyrich | RB Rashaad Penny (SEA) | 112 |
107 | Team Matt | WR Robert Woods (TEN) | 105 |
108 | Team Mike | WR Garrett Wilson (NYJ) | 104 |
Analysis: Round 9 featured a heavy riser in Seahawks rookie Kenneth Walker III and a massive faller in Bills tight end Dawson Knox. Knox has a high ceiling in a pass-heavy Buffalo offense, but there are a lot of mouths to feed on that unit after Gabriel Davis' coming out party in the AFC playoffs.
Round 10
109 | Team Mike | WR Jakobi Meyers (NE) | Prev: 118 |
110 | Team Matt | WR Chris Olave (NO) | 79 |
111 | Team Weyrich | RB Chase Edmonds (MIA) | 90 |
112 | Team Skloff | WR Skyy Moore (KC) | 103 |
113 | Team Todd | WR Chase Claypool (PIT) | 98 |
114 | Team Cory | WR Tyler Boyd (CIN) | 115 |
115 | Team Ethan | RB James Cook (BUF) | 117 |
116 | Team Byrum | WR Jahan Dotson (WSH) | 121 |
117 | Team Bijan | WR Jarvis Landry (NO) | 111 |
118 | Team Cadeaux | TE Hunter Henry (NE) | 108 |
119 | Team DePrisco | WR Russell Gage (TB) | 131 |
120 | Team Tyler | RB Nyheim Hines (IND) | 120 |
Analysis: Round 10 proved to be the round of the rookie receiver. Chris Olave, Skyy Moore and Washington's own Jahan Dotson went off the board and besides Olave, got drafted in similar spots to last time. Dotson and Moore could prove to be steals later this season if they can develop chemistry with their respective quarterbacks. By all accounts, Dotson has.
Round 11
121 | Team Tyler | WR Robbie Anderson (CAR) | Prev: 171 |
122 | Team DePrisco | TE Noah Fant (SEA) | 149 |
123 | Team Cadeaux | WR Kenny Golladay (NYG) | 119 |
124 | Team Bijan | Bills D/ST | 127 |
125 | Team Byrum | 49ers D/ST | 144 |
126 | Team Ethan | RB Raheem Mostert (MIA) | 135 |
127 | Team Cory | Ravens D/ST | 137 |
128 | Team Todd | Saints D/ST | 125 |
129 | Team Skloff | Browns D/ST | 170 |
130 | Team Weyrich | TE Irv Smith Jr. (MIN) | 160 |
131 | Team Matt | WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling (KC) | 143 |
132 | Team Mike | TE Cole Kmet (CHI) | 157 |
Analysis: Here come the defenses. Team Bijan got things started by snagging the Bills 124th overall, while the 49ers, Ravens, Saints and Browns were selected shortly after. There isn't a clear-cut No. 1 fantasy defense entering the season, so securing any of the five selected in Round 11 would be a fine decision.
Round 12
133 | Team Mike | Steelers D/ST | Prev: ND |
134 | Team Matt | RB J.D. McKissic (WSH) | 134 |
135 | Team Weyrich | TE David Njoku (CLE) | 155 |
136 | Team Skloff | RB Dameon Pierce (HOU) | 161 |
137 | Team Todd | RB Michael Carter (NYJ) | 97 |
138 | Team Cory | WR Christian Watson (GB) | 129 |
139 | Team Ethan | Packers D/ST | 136 |
140 | Team Byrum | QB Kirk Cousins (MIN) | 159 |
141 | Team Bijan | WR Rondale Moore (ARI) | 173 |
142 | Team Cadeaux | Buccaneers D/ST | 191 |
143 | Team DePrisco | Rams D/ST | 130 |
144 | Team Tyler | QB Derek Carr (LV) | 116 |
Analysis: Round 12 features more defenses, a few rookies and quarterbacks. Michael Carter took a steep dive down the draft this time, however. Rookie Breece Hall's presence in the Jets' backfield will certainly limit Carter's fantasy ceiling this year.
Round 13
145 | Team Tyler | Colts D/ST | Prev: 190 |
146 | Team DePrisco | QB Trevor Lawrence (JAX) | 145 |
147 | Team Cadeaux | QB Trey Lance (SF) | 124 |
148 | Team Bijan | RB Chuba Hubbard (CAR) | ND |
149 | Team Byrum | WR Jalen Tolbert (DAL) | ND |
150 | Team Ethan | WR Marvin Jones Jr. (JAX) | 183 |
151 | Team Cory | K Graham Gano (NYG) | 138 |
152 | Team Todd | WR Jameson Williams (DET) | 158 |
153 | Team Skloff | TE Logan Thomas (WSH) | ND |
154 | Team Weyrich | WR DeVante Parker (NE) | 141 |
155 | Team Matt | WR Joshua Palmer (LAC) | 189 |
156 | Team Mike | QB Tua Tagovailoa (MIA) | 177 |
Analysis: And we have our first kicker drafted with Team Cory selecting Giants kicker Graham Gano in the 13th round. Gano wasn't a top 10 kicker a year ago mostly due to the lack of extra points he attempted, so if New York's offense improves under Brian Daboll, Gano could be a top fantasy option once again.
Round 14
157 | Team Mike | K Evan McPherson (CIN) | Prev: 153 |
158 | Team Matt | Broncos D/ST | 179 |
159 | Team Weyrich | WR Nico Collins (HOU) | ND |
160 | Team Skloff | QB Matt Ryan (IND) | 114 |
161 | Team Todd | K Justin Tucker (BAL) | 123 |
162 | Team Cory | RB Khalil Herbert (CHI) | 126 |
163 | Team Ethan | WR Mecole Hardman (KC) | 166 |
164 | Team Byrum | K Harrison Butker (KC) | 156 |
165 | Team Bijan | K Matt Gay (LAR) | 152 |
166 | Team Cadeaux | RB Marlon Mack (HOU) | 148 |
167 | Team DePrisco | K Daniel Carlson (LV) | 154 |
168 | Team Tyler | WR Michael Gallup (DAL) | 169 |
Analysis: At this stage of the draft, you'll start seeing more kickers go off the board and if it's not a kicker getting picked, it'll most likely be a player a team is taking a flier on. These players are all likely to get released during Week 1 waiver wire mayhem, so you might as well swing big.
Round 15
169 | Team Tyler | K Tyler Bass (BUF) | Prev: 168 |
170 | Team DePrisco | WR Julio Jones (TB) | ND |
171 | Team Cadeaux | WR George Pickens (PIT) | 176 |
172 | Team Bijan | RB Alexander Mattison (MIN) | 132 |
173 | Team Byrum | RB Darrell Henderson Jr. (LAR) | 140 |
174 | Team Ethan | K Brandon McManus (DEN) | 163 |
175 | Team Cory | WR Corey Davis (NYJ) | 162 |
176 | Team Todd | WR DJ Chark Jr. (DET) | 181 |
177 | Team Skloff | K Joey Slye (WSH) | ND |
178 | Team Weyrich | Commanders D/ST | 165 |
179 | Team Matt | RB Jamaal Williams (DET) | 192 |
180 | Team Mike | RB Zamir White (LV) | ND |
Analysis: Of all the swings taken here, George Pickens could be the biggest. His talent is undeniable but consistency and maturity were issues in college. If he can put it all together though, he's the kind of receiver who can make Mitchell Trubisky look like an All-Pro.
Round 16
181 | Team Mike | WR Curtis Samuel (WSH) | Prev: 175 |
182 | Team Matt | K Dustin Hopkins (LAC) | ND |
183 | Team Weyrich | K Matt Prater (ARI) | 172 |
184 | Team Skloff | WR Alec Pierce (IND) | 174 |
185 | Team Todd | WR Jamison Crowder (BUF) | 184 |
186 | Team Cory | TE Evan Engram (JAX) | 186 |
187 | Team Ethan | WR Van Jefferson (LAR) | ND |
188 | Team Byrum | RB Gus Edwards (BAL) | 147 |
189 | Team Bijan | RB Rex Burkhead (HOU) | ND |
190 | Team Cadeaux | K Jake Elliott (PHI) | 182 |
191 | Team DePrisco | TE Tyler Higbee (LAR) | 178 |
192 | Team Tyler | RB Kenneth Gainwell (PHI) | ND |
Analysis: Kenneth Gainwell is Mr. Irrelevant in this draft but don't sleep on his potential impact this season. Miles Sanders is in a contract year with the Eagles and has underwhelmed in three seasons since getting drafted in the second round. If Sanders struggles or gets hurt, Gainwell is next up in a run-heavy scheme with a great offensive line.
