Mock Draft Articles
@jim_DFF reveals his two-round dynasty rookie draft selections based on a recent NFL mock draft from A to Z Sports.
@jim_DFF wraps up his mock draft series by covering his selections from Rounds 9-15, discussing dynasty outlook and startup strategy.
In Dynasty Fantasy Football startups, the roadmap usually starts to crystallize around Round 9. By that point, I’ve generally established the direction of my roster and identified the players I want as long-term building blocks. It’s also the stage of most drafts where managers begin wheeling and dealing to refine their strategy. For this particular mock, however, we kept things strictly business. The DFF crew came together for a pre–free agency startup draft and ran it without trades, letting the board fall naturally. Below are some of my favorite selections from this team build.
@DffFrankPanthro covers his picks from Rounds 8-15 in our recent dynasty startup mock draft, talking draft strategy from 12 slot.
In this DFF exclusive article @joshreedy5 discusses his dynasty startup strategy and picks, drafting from the 1.04 spot.
Find out who DFF analyst @DynastyFFWolf selected with his first 15 picks in this Dynasty Superflex TEP startup draft.
@jim_DFF breaks down his draft selections in this expert dynasty startup draft. See how the dynasty landscape as shifted as we head into 2026.
From cornerstone backs to elite TE value, see how @DffFrankPanthro navigated the 1.12 turn in this Superflex TEP startup mock.
Dynasty Startup Season is often reminiscent of beginning a new romantic relationship. In many ways, you’ve learned valuable lessons about what works and, more importantly, what doesn’t. You promise yourself you won’t repeat old mistakes. You tell yourself you’ll stay patient, trust your board, and not reach for the shiny new thing just because everyone else is swooning. And yet, when you’re finally on the clock, emotions tend to creep back in.
We’re four weeks into the CFB season, and there’s enough intel available for another way-too-early 2026 Rookie Mock Draft. Without further ado, the DFF Army jumps in…
@FatherDynasty covers his startup selections from Rounds 7-12 in the DFF Superflex Dynasty mock draft.
@DffFrankPanthro covers his selections from Rounds 7-12 in the DFF Dynasty startup mock draft.
DFF analysts @FFChalmers, @FFDelly, @fantasybuff_, and @DffFrankPanthro continue coverage on their Dynasty startup mock draft, covering Rounds 7-12 in this ~FREE~ episode of the Always Be Building Show!
Dynasty teams, competing immediately or punting to the future, are built in what I like to call The Championship Rounds. Historically, you don’t lose leagues in the first three rounds, and you’re committing to a specific type of build in Rounds 4-6. When you hit Round 7,+ it’s about finding pieces that not only fill out your squad but present certain types of floor and upside, along with a combination of youth and veteran production. We finish off in this Superflex Format + PPR + TEP (.5) + three Flex spots.
@FatherDynasty discusses the thought processes behind his player selections in Rounds 4-6 from the DFF Dynasty startup mock.
DFF analysts @FFChalmers, @FFDelly, and @DffFrankPanthro continue coverage on their Dynasty startup mock draft, covering Rounds 4-6 in this ~FREE~ episode of the Always Be Building Show!
@jim_DFF covers his Round 4-6 selections in the DFF Dynasty startup mock, and his thought process behind each pick.
After walking away from the first three rounds with Brock Bowers, Ashton Jeanty, and Baker Mayfield, I entered Day 2 of the startup draft ready to build around that elite foundation, locking in key contributors who offer immediate upside and long-term star potential. With the 4.02, 5.11, and 6.02 picks, I continued drafting with conviction and walked away with three players who each have league-winning upside.
The Always Be Building Show brought to you by @DFF_Dynasty continued Tuesday evening with @FFChalmers and @FFDelly adding @DffFrankPanthro to the livecast. Our DFF Analysts and Friends also returned for Rounds 4-6 in the Dynasty Fantasy Football Startup Mock Draft. This series can be followed on our YouTube Channel and Website as we progress in the coming weeks.
@FatherDynasty joins the Dynasty Football Factory crew in a Dynasty startup mock draft. Check out his early round selections in this ~FREE~ DFF article!
Continuing the Mock Draft series, @jim_DFF covers his first three picks and breaks down his decision-making process.
DFF analyst Frank Schook covers the “why” behind his Dynasty startup selections in Rounds 1-3 in this DFF exclusive article.
Always Be Building Show Hosts @FFChalmers and @FFDelly returned from a brief hiatus Tuesday night, inviting numerous DFF Analysts and Friends to participate in a Dynasty Fantasy Football Startup Mock Draft. The purpose? Arm you, the subscriber, with everything you need to dominate any final startup drafts you might be joining as the NFL season approaches, but with a thought process to back up our selections. This series can be followed on our YouTube Channel and Website, and we’ll be updating as we progress in the coming weeks on the ABB Show brought to you by @DFF_Dynasty.
DFF analysts @FFChalmers, @FFDelly, and @DFF_MR, along with special guest @FatherDynasty, hop in a Dynasty startup mock draft and walk you through their thinking. Check out the first three rounds in this ~FREE~ episode of the Always Be Building Show!
I hope that you enjoyed the first round of the 2025 freshman mock draft. With the majority of the bigger, more well-known names now gone, the second round becomes increasingly more difficult to draft. The players listed below either have holes in their game, are in extremely unpredictable situations, or both, making things interesting this season on FanDuel Sportsbook. They are currently ordered based on my personal rankings and current news that has come out of spring camps. Enjoy!