Our very own Jax Falcone is already grinding away at 2021 offseason content, and it starts with a mock rookie draft he hosted from December 16th – December 18th with members of The Undroppables team. Check out the picks each GM made and their reasoning for each!
Jump to the start of each round by clicking below:
– Round 1
– Round 2
– Round 3
Superflex Dynasty Rookie Mock Draft Order
Pick #1 – Jax Falcone, @DynoGameTheory
Pick #2 – Justin Mandaro, @JMan_FF
Pick #3 – Vivek Iyer, @FantasyandSport
Pick #4 – Tommy Mo, @2on1FFB
Pick #5 – Michael Edge, @FantasyFBStoner
Pick #6 – Steve Houston, @FantasyDukes
Pick #7 – Kyle Larson, @KL_Fantasy
Pick #8 – Kayne Rob, @KayneRob
Pick #9 – Randal Kennedy, @FF_Terminator
Pick #10 – Marc Mathyk, @Masterjune70
Pick #11 – Dan, @awlsabermetrics
Pick #12 – Brad Wire, @BradWireFF
Round 1
1.01 – Trevor Lawrence – QB – Clemson – Jr. – 6’6” 220
If you have the 1.01 in a Superflex rookie draft, it’s going to be very difficult to fade Trevor Lawrence. He’s been the Chalk 1.01 for 2 years now. He draws comparisons to Peyton Manning as a passer, but he also holds the Konami Code keys as well, with 861 career rushing yards and 16 rushing touchdowns. – @DynoGameTheory
1.02 – Travis Etienne – RB – Clemson – Sr. – 5’10” 210
A lot is to be said about this QB class coming in, and I could have easily taken Justin Fields or one of the other big-arm guys, but I could not pass up on arguably the best running back in the draft. Where Etienne ends up is the question mark, but his explosiveness in the backfield and touches in the passing game make him an ideal candidate for any team as a starter out of the gate. – @JMan_FF
1.03 – Justin Fields – QB – Ohio State – Jr. – 6’3” 228
Fields is my rookie QB2 with a huge tier gap after him. In my opinion, he should be the 1.02 in Superflex drafts, especially when landing spots are unknown, which can drastically impact RB production. – @FantasyandSport
1.04 – Najee Harris – RB – Alabama – Sr. – 6’2” 230
Currently my 2nd ranked RB after Travis Etienne. Even though this is a Superflex draft, I’ll take my next-highest ranked player after the top 2 QBs are off the board. Harris is a prototypical Alabama running back, following in the same mold as Derrick Henry. He’s big, productive (1,000+ yards and 20+ TDs the past 2 seasons), and versatile (54 receptions, 553 yards the past 2 seasons). – @2on1FFB
1.05 – Kyle Pitts – TE – Florida – Jr. – 6’6” 240
He is the consensus #1 at the biggest position of need in fantasy football. He can line up all over the field and will be a matchup nightmare for both linebackers and safeties.
– @FantasyFBStoner
1.06 – Trey Lance – QB – North Dakota State – Jr. – 6’4” 225
I can’t pass up the value here in a Superflex league. Lance has about as much upside as any QB in this draft. He reminds me very much of Dak Prescott, and that’s a comparison we might hear a lot. – @FantasyDukes
1.07 – Zach Wilson – QB – BYU – Jr. – 6’3” 210
Wilson has catapulted himself into being a likely top 5 pick in this year’s NFL draft, and I have him ranked as the QB3 in the class. I’m even tempted to rank him above Ohio State. QB Justin Fields. Wilson throws the ball on a rope and possesses a massive amount of arm talent. Along with his arm skills, Wilson can move outside of the pocket or run designed runs to threaten defenses with his legs. Wilson reminds me of Josh Allen with better mechanics, and his experience in the BYU offense should translate early to the NFL.
– @KL_Fantasy
1.08 – Ja’Marr Chase – WR – LSU – Jr. – 6’0” 210
Chase is my WR1 slightly over Devonta Smith. We saw the talent & production in 2019: 21 yards per reception, 1780 total receiving yards, and 20 TDs. He’s a Monster! – @KayneRob
1.09 – Rashod Bateman – WR – Minnesota – Jr. – 6’2” 210
Nabbing Rashod Bateman with the ninth pick felt like robbery. There’s a long way to go between now and next spring’s NFL Draft, but I’d be shocked if Bateman didn’t find himself near the top of my WR rankings. His combination of size and hands are matched by few of his contemporaries, and he might be the best route runner in the class. Did I mention what he can do after the catch? – @FF_Terminator
1.10 – Devonta Smith – WR – Alabama – Sr. – 6’1” 175
When there is talk right now that Alabama’s Devonta Smith could be the third wide receiver to win the Heisman Trophy ever, getting him at 1.10 in this draft seems like a steal. Remember the hype for Jerry Jeudy as 2020 rookie WR1 last year? Jeudy’s final year’s production was overshadowed by Smith. Many will knock Smith’s age, BMI, and perhaps upcoming athleticism, but no one can dispute how dominant or how special this player has been on the field. – @Masterjune70
1.11- Jaylen Waddle – WR- Alabama – Jr. – 5’10” 185
♫ Waddle baby, Waddle baby, Waddle baby, Waddle! ♫ My perspective going into the draft was that at 1.11, my team is probably pretty well stacked at QB, so stick with elite position player picks. That is exactly what Waddle is: Elite. At 5’10” 183 lbs, Waddle shows impressive speed and playmaking ability as a home run threat every time he touches the ball. To me, the only reason he is available at 1.11 is due to his ankle injury earlier in the season.
– @awlsabermetrics
1.12 – Kyle Trask – QB – Florida – Jr. – 6’5” 240
Picking from the 12 slot because my team won the ‘ship (duh), I felt comfortable taking Trask here. He might be better off sitting a year, but he has shown this year that he has the skill and build to be an NFL caliber QB. I don’t mind him sitting on my taxi squad for a year to develop and build value.
– @BradWireFF
Round 2
2.01 – Javonte Williams – RB – North Carolina – Jr. – 5’10” 220
Javonte Williams showed up as a sophomore, but his 2020 junior season is exactly what we’re seeking in a future NFL bell cow RB. His 25 receptions for over 300 yards is hugely important to add to 1,140 rushing yards and 22 total TDs in 2020 (11 games). If he has a great combine and landing spot, he won’t ever be available at this pick in your rookie draft. – @DynoGameTheory
2.02 – Chuba Hubbard – RB – Oklahoma State – Sr. – 5’11” 200
2020 wasn’t kind for Hubbard, who originally said he was sitting out and then changed his mind. He played in only 7 games and had fewer than 5 yards per carry on the year, however he had more than 6 yards per carry in his freshman and sophomore years. Hubbard doesn’t get much work in the passing game, but has the ability to make people miss in open space. After taking Etienne in the first and missing out on the stud receivers, Chuba was my next best on the board.
– @JMan_FF
2.03 – Mac Jones – QB – Alabama – Jr. – 6’2” 215
I was debating between Jones and Rondale Moore with this pick. My decision was largely predicated on his recent rise up the QB ranks and a matching rise in projected draft capital. QBs are so valuable in Superflex, leading me to pick Jones here. – @FantasyandSport
2.04 – Amon-Ra St. Brown – WR – USC – Jr. – 6’1” 195
St. Brown is a homer prospect for me (same high school, favorite college), but he’s proven his worth this year in a limited season for the Trojans. His skills on the field and production have improved in each of his three seasons, and he was positioned for a major breakout in 2020 with Kedon Slovis returning and Michael Pittman Jr. leaving. St. Brown has exceptional ball tracking skills and is adept at winning the end zone fade. He’s come on hot most recently, catching 7 TDs in his last 3 games. – @2on1FFB
2.05 – Rondale Moore – WR – Purdue – Jr. – 5’9” 180
This was the easiest selection of the draft for me, as the talent drops off a cliff here. Moore is a dynamic playmaker who burst on the scene against Ohio State as a freshman, but seemingly hasn’t been used right since. – @FantasyFBStoner
2.06 – Terrace Marshall Jr. – WR – LSU – Jr. – 6’3” 205
Marshall hasn’t been as productive as other high profile LSU WRs in recent seasons, but he does have 23 TDs over the past two seasons and the athletic profile of an alpha WR at 6’3” 200 lbs, with plenty of speed to boot. – @FantasyDukes
2.07 – Chris Olave – WR – Ohio State – Jr. – 6’1” 190
In 2020, Olave is averaging 6 receptions, 88 yards, and 0.8 TD per game. He has good burst off the line and quickly changes direction in his routes. The biggest knock with Olave is his 6’0”, 185-lb frame, but I think he can still succeed in the NFL at that size. Looking back, I probably would have taken someone else other than Olave if I had the chance now, but I’ve seen some of my more trusted devy accounts write about how good Olave is.
– @KL_Fantasy
2.08 – Kenneth Gainwell – RB – Memphis – RS So. – 5’11” 190
Gainwell has so much value at the running back position. He’s the guy who kept Antonio Gibson on the bench in college. Gainwell has dual-threat ability as well. – @KayneRob
2.09 – Trey Sermon – RB – Ohio State – Sr. – 6’1” 215
Sermon is a downhill runner who reminds me of Chris Carson. This kid is PHYSICAL! His physicality shows in his running style; an upright attacker who would prefer to run you over than run around you. His running style may not keep him around long, but like George Strait, he’s here for a good time, not a long time. – @FF_Terminator
2.10 – Seth Williams – WR – Auburn – Jr. – 6’3” 211
Williams has slipped in the WR rankings from a year ago despite improving. He leads Auburn with a 29.9% team target share, averaging almost 70 yards per game and maintaining an impressive 16.4 yards per reception, all playing with middling quarterback Bo Nix. He’s like the college version of Mike Evans. Big (6’3” 220 lbs), fast (projected 40 time in the 4.4 range), highly productive, and always severely disrespected, thus undervalued. Seth Williams is my kind of guy.
– @Masterjune70
2.11- Tamorrion Terry – WR- FSU – Jr. – 6’4” 210
Back-to-back WR picks for me, but this time I took the stab at the big body of Terry at 6’4” 200 lbs. He is raw and has shown problems with concentration drops at times, but at 2.11 the big play ability coupled with his physical attributes make him a very intriguing pick to me. Getting out of FSU and into the hands of pro coaches may make for a 2021 project and growth season, but that is okay. You can’t teach size and making plays, both of which Terry has and can do. – @awlsabermetrics
2.12 – Jaret Patterson – RB – Buffalo – Jr. – 5’9” 195
Sure, he doesn’t play in a Power Five conference, but Patterson has shown consistency and growth each year he’s played. If he gets some good draft capital, it’s wheels up in my eyes.
– @BradWireFF
Round 3
3.01 – Tylan Wallace – WR – Oklahoma State – Sr. – 6’0” 190
Wallace is a top-18 prospect for me in the 2021 class, at worst. So at pick #25, he is a smash. His quick recovery from his late-season ACL injury has been impressive, as was his 86 reception, 1,491 yard, 12 TD season as a true sophomore. I’m ALL IN on Tylan Wallace. – @DynoGameTheory
3.02 – Pat Freiermuth – TE – Penn State – Jr. – 6’5” 258
Freiermuth only played four games this year, but averaged 13.5 yards per reception, which was a career high for him at Penn State. The NFL is turning into a league that leans on the TE a bit more heavily, and that gives Freiermuth nice opportunity at the next level. His big-bodied frame and his ability to beat defenses down the field make him an excellent fit in the NFL and a perfect selection in the 3rd round. – @JMan_FF
3.03 – Zamir White – RB – Georgia – RS So. – 6’0” 215
I debated between White and Kylin Hill with this pick. At this point, the WR pool is depleted, and so I’d rather take home run shots at RB with the pick, which depends on landing spot. White has proven to be a solid rusher, however as of now he doesn’t have extensive receiving production. White comes from the Georgia RB corps that has recently yielded Todd Gurley, Nick Chubb, Sony Michel, and more. – @FantasyandSport
3.04 – Sage Surratt – WR – Wake Forest – Jr. – 6’3” 215
The oft-forgotten WR broke out big time in 2019 with 1,001 yards and 11 TDs in just 9 games. Surratt opted out of the 2020 season and has slipped in rankings as a result. He was a Biletnikoff semi-finalist last year and was on the watch in 2020 to win everything but the Heisman. Surratt’s landing spot and opportunity will matter big time, but he’s got the height and skills to be a major steal in the third round. – @2on1FFB
3.05 – Kylin Hill – RB – Mississippi State – Sr. – 5’11” 210
Hill is a bruising runner that has performed well at the highest level in the SEC. The NFL is all about the tandem backfield these days, and a Mack truck like Hill is a perfect piece for that type of duo. – @FantasyFBStoner
3.06 – Pooka Williams Jr. – Kansas – Jr. – 5’10” 170
In today’s NFL, surely a team will find a role for the electric Williams Jr. He opted out this past season, but absolutely popped on tape early on in his career with the Jayhawks. I think the year off might have some people off of him, making him a value in the third round. – @FantasyDukes
3.07 – Elijah Moore – WR – Ole Miss – Jr. – 5’9” 185
My final pick came down to two players, Elijah Moore and Washington State RB Max Borghi. After flipping a coin, I picked Moore. Moore has had a fantastic season at Ole Miss, compiling 86 receptions, 1,193 yards and 8 TDs in 8 games this season, only catching less than 10 passes in one outing all season. Moore profiles as a starting slot receiver with outside abilities at the next level. Unfortunately, I don’t think there’s a chance that Moore will be available this late in actual rookie drafts come April. – @KL_Fantasy
3.08 – Dyami Brown – WR – North Carolina – Jr. – 6’1” 185
My guy Elijah Moore went 1 pick in front of me, but the back-to-back years of solid production made Dyami Brown the next best choice. Good downfield threat with repeat 1,000-yard seasons. – @KayneRob
3.09 – Kadarius Toney – WR – Florida – Sr. – 6’0” 195
I was looking for upside with my third pick and found it in someone who really shouldn’t have lasted this long. Kadarius Toney has a ridiculous amount of potential; he’s a player that can go the distance anytime he touches the football. His movement in space is effortless, and he operates in traffic like Frogger. If he diversifies his route tree and shores up his hands, Toney will be downright scary at the next level. – @FF_Terminator
3.10 – Desmond Ridder – QB – Cincinnati – Jr. – 6’4” 215
Desmond Ridder is pretty much what you want in a quarterback for the current NFL landscape. He’s got a rocket arm, good accuracy, and stellar athleticism. At 6’4” and 215 lbs, Ridder could afford to put on another 20 pounds and still maintain his rushing prowess, which is one of the best at the college level. He could be the next Russell Wilson or Dak Prescott, drafted in the middle rounds but ending up being a superstar. I’ll take that chance at the end of the third round in Superflex rookie drafts. – @Masterjune70
3.11- Javian Hawkins – RB – Louisville – RS So. – 5’9” 195
It’s always good to escape with at least one running back per draft, and getting Hawkins at the back end of the third felt like a nice get. Though a bit undersized, Hawkins showed off some great play while at Louisville before opting out of the 2020 season in November. He has some clear pros in regards to his shiftiness and speed, while his size will be the big factor in prolonged success. As the NFL moves to more speed-type guys, Hawkins is a great dart-throw at the end of the third. – @awlsabermetrics
3.12 – Brevin Jordan – TE – Miami – Jr. – 6’3” 240
At 3.12 I like taking dart-throws, and Brevin Jordan is a dart-throw I like. Jordan is a hyper-athletic TE who may not be the best blocker, but he can certainly make plays with the ball in his hands. – @BradWireFF
For questions and comments on our 1.0 rookie draft, hit us up on Twitter at any of the accounts above and @TheUndroppables. Stay tuned for more rookie and Dynasty content all offseason!
