The Dynasty Football Factory team is amazing and continues to put out content daily. Recently, some of our redraft writers, editors, and podcasters decided to do a redraft mock. Our goal was to gain a sense of Average Draft Position (ADP), while also trying out a variety of draft strategies.
For me, I recently put out an article about taking Lamar Jackson in the 1st round. So, I took my advice, albeit it is a mock draft, and took Jackson with the 1.10 in this 12-team mock redraft. In this breakdown, I will give you a synopsis on my thoughts and why I took said player.
The mock was a PPR league with 2 RBs, 2 WRs, a TE, 2 Flex positions, K, and D/ST.
Lamar Jackson, QB, Baltimore Ravens (1.10)
I have never taken a QB in the first round. However, if you want to hear my thoughts on Jackson as a player go read my recent article on him and why I believe he is worth it.
In this spot, at the 1.10, receivers Davante Adams, De’Andre Hopkins, and Michael Thomas are were gone. Running backs Christian McCaffrey, Saquon Barkley, Ezekiel Elliott, Alvin Kamara, Derrick Henry, and Dalvin Cook also were gone.
I thought, “who gives me the best chance to win every single week? Does Nick Chubb, Joe Mixon, or Travis Kelce do that?”
Possibly, but winning the QB battle every week would give me an advantage over every other team in the league. So I pulled the trigger on Jackson at 1.10.
Josh Jacobs, RB, Las Vegas Raiders (2.3)
The good thing about drafting late is the wrap-around in a snake draft. I had to look at RB here as I felt if I didn’t take one here in the second, I would be looking at a zero RB situation with no top tier WRs to my name.
I decided to take Josh Jacobs with the 2.3 and couldn’t be happier with the selection. Getting Jacobs, whose upside is even greater this year than last, I felt very confident with him as my RB1. Jacobs finished seventh in rushing last year as a rookie with 1150 yards and 7 touchdowns. I expect him to be even better in year two running the ball, but the real upside comes in the passing game where he only had 20 receptions.
Cooper Kupp, WR, Las Angeles Rams (3.10)
The long wait before my 3.10 pick was a bit nerve-wracking as names continued coming off the board and I still didn’t have a WR1. I guess it was my lucky day though as I got what I believe to be the steal of the draft with Cooper Kupp falling to 3.10.
This guy has done nothing but produce. Kupp continued his climb towards a top-tier receiver as he finished last season as the WR4.
His current ADP is 3.06, according to Fantasy Football Calculator. So, I was very happy for him to fall to me at 3.10. With Brandin Cooks gone, I expect Jared Goff to be even more reliant on Kupp’s ability to get open and could see him easily finishing once again in the top 10.
Adam Thielen, WR, Minnesota Vikings (4.03)
My next pick came back around, and I snagged Adam Thielen with the 4.3, once again happy an established receiver fell to me. Taking Thielen here was a no brainer for me as I expect him to be a target monster this season.
He has a rapport with Kirk Cousins and has had two dominating seasons before, where he was a top 8 WR in PPR scoring (2017,2018). There is a direct path for him to be the unquestioned #1 WR on this roster.
David Montgomery, RB, Chicago Bears (5.10)
Round 5 came around and at 5.10 I took David Montgomery, the much-maligned second-year player that I think was criminally underused last season.
He ended up with 242 carries, but only 25 receptions in his rookie season. I believe Montgomery is capable of catching 40-45 balls as well as scoring double-digit touchdowns. I was happy to get Montgomery here in the 5th round and add a much-needed running back.
T.Y. Hilton, WR, Indianapolis Colts (6.03)
While some may be out on T.Y. Hilton, due to his injuries last season, I still believe in his production. He is a very talented player and you have to take some risks in fantasy. I do believe that Hilton will be rejuvenated with the veteran Phillip Rivers in town, possibly seeing an uptick in both targets and yards.
Sony Michel, RB, New England Patriots (7.10)
Round 7 I took a homer pick and went with Sony Michel as the choices at RB were not getting much better, and I believe the Patriots will run him into the ground this season.
No one knows what the Patriots will look like on offense this year, but you get the feeling they will probably be more run-heavy with the current personnel. I will take a shot on Michel’s numbers slightly increasing from his 917 rush yards and 7 touchdowns a year ago. The Patriots are perennially one of the most run-heavy teams in the RedZone, 10 touchdowns for Michel is not out of the question.
Darrell Henderson, RB, Los Angeles Rams (8.03)
I took Darrell Henderson, who I think should pop in 2020, in the eighth round. Not sure what is going to happen in LA with the running back position but getting a piece of this potent offense felt like the right decision.
I needed some depth at RB and feel like I got some potential with Henderson. The situation could go either way, especially if the Rams add another piece like a Lamar Miller-type, to an already muddied backfield.
O.J. Howard, TE, Tampa Bay Buccaneers (9.10)
In Round 9 I snagged my tight end. Due to taking quarterback first, I had to wait on tight end as long as possible to better fill, my team. I selected O.J. Howard, who was the TE8 off the board as Noah Fant, Tyler Higbee and Hunter Henry all went earlier this round.
With Tom Brady coming to town, I think it is a good situation Howard in Tampa Bay if he stays there. However, if he does get moved, he will be going to a place that invests in him and has a plan for him going forward. It is a make or break season for Howard, and could be worth the gamble.
Remaining Picks:
The last five rounds saw me grab Justin Jefferson with the 10.3, Breshad Perriman at 11.10, Justice Hill with the 12.3, Saints D/ST at the 13.10, Dede Westbrook at 14.3, and Robbie Gould with the 15.10.
With Jefferson, Perriman, and Westbrook I added more potential flex options that may garner me some value I could even flip down the road.
I grabbed Justice Hill, hoping for some more work in a run-heavy offense that could use his speed in the run game.
Overall taking a quarterback in the first round felt pretty good. And while I could probably use some more help at running back, I thought overall, I have a team that can compete for a redraft title.
I hope this helps others in thinking outside the box in your draft. Do some mocks see how your team stacks up, and at the end of the day, remember, we all do this because we love the game. Have fun and I will talk to you soon.
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