The writers here at King Fantasy Sports and myself decided to come together to provide a collaborative Superflex, TE Premium, Dynasty 2022 Rookie Mock Draft for everyone- consider this the 1.0 version. We’re officially past the 2022 NFL Combine and have had time to decompress what we saw and take away any analysis we could from the event. We still don’t have a landing spot or draft capital to associate with these players just yet, but the Combine added another puzzle piece to put together a representative picture of this year’s draft class.
Below each writer that participated had two picks in each round. The writer made their own selection in this mock draft and gives their reasoning and overview of their respective pick. Luke Renton (@MCRsBlue) was able to make his picks but was not able to send in his write-up, so I will be stepping in and giving some insight on his picks!
1.01 Drake London – WR – USC
Writer – Kahlil Gedin @Numeric_DFS
I picked Drake London with the first pick because he is a big receiver with quick feet and there are plenty of NFL teams, such as the Falcons and Giants, in need of a go-to pass catcher. London has the perfect mold to contribute immediately as a possession receiver and likes to use his strength to fight for extra yardage. Although his speed isn’t impressive, he makes up for it with his elite hands and route running. In high school, London was a star basketball player, which is apparent as he contorts his body and jumps at the perfect time to win every jump ball. Drake London will make a great asset to your dynasty team, especially if he stays healthy throughout his career and learns to read NFL coverages.
1.02 – Breece Hall – RB – Iowa State
Writer – Corey Easley @Cmoney52
Breece Hall is my #1 pick in any format when it comes to Rookie drafts and getting him at 1.02 seems like a steal to me. His college production is off the charts and his athletic potential is second to none. He shows the patience and burst I look for in a running back coming into the league. He can run between the tackles and as good as he is he still has the potential to be better. Hall has pass protection concerns and while his target share has increased over his college career he can still become a better receiver. Hall has the ability to change speeds and direction with the best we have ever seen come out of the college football ranks. Grab Hall if you can.
1.03 – Malik Willis – QB – Liberty
Writer – Alastair Cook @FFDynastyGrill
Malik Willis is my current consensus 1.01 in SF rookie drafts so to get him at 1.03 feels like great value! The Liberty product is undeniably the top QB of an overall weak class but has so much upside to give in fantasy realms. With plenty of QB-hungry teams picking in the early-middle stage of the draft, Willis is sure to get solid Round 1 draft capital and be an exciting dynasty asset with his Konami style.
1.04 – Garrett Wilson – WR – Ohio State
Writer – Luke Renton @MCRsBlue
I love the pick here with Garrett Wilson. Following Breece Hall and Malik Willis, the next pick is up for grabs between Treylon Burks, Garrett Wilson, and Drake London. The landing spot for these three wide receivers will be the deciding factor between this top tier. But until then, I want as much exposure to any of these three players as possible as all three have multi-year fantasy WR1 upside. Wilson particularly puts together polished route running, downfield speed, and consistent hands to showcase an all-around and dynamic wide receiver prospect.
1.05 – Treylon Burks – WR – Arkansas
Writer – Lewis Wood @LewisWoodFF_UK
Burks felt the best value here for me. I went into the offseason with him as my WR1. He’s dropped down to second due to his slightly lackluster combine performance but ultimately I’m still incredibly excited about a player that dominated in college and looks to be a menace with the ball in his hand. His play speed is certainly higher than his combine seemed to indicate. I’m fully expecting the Cowboys to draft him in the first round, and you can expect his value to skyrocket immediately. Burks at 1.05 is a steal for me.
1.06 – Jameson Williams – WR – Alabama
Writer – Tyler Moore @Tyler_FF_
There is a real tier drop-off here at the 1.06, especially if the board falls how it did here. Following the 1.05, each player arguably has more question marks than the rest. Speaking of question marks, that leads me to my selection of Jameson Williams who has some question marks surrounding him. Williams is a one-year wonder coming off an ACL injury in the National Championship Game. He is most likely going to miss most, if not all, of the 2022 season. Despite that, Williams might have some of the highest upside in this wide receiver class. He has game-breaking speed and was projected as the WR1 in most draft circles pre-ACL injury. I’ve been preaching that I love this WR class, so I’m going to stick to that and take my WR4 over my RB2 or even the next QB off the board.
1.07 – Kenneth Walker – RB – Michigan State
Writer – Kahlil Gedin @Numeric_DFS
I was happy Kenneth Walker was still on the board at 1.07. His lightning speed, great vision, and elusiveness helped him win the prestigious Doak Walker award. Watching his highlights, you notice he’s a patient runner with the ability to manipulate the defense. At Wake Forest, he was taught a delayed run scheme and at Michigan State, he primarily used a zone read. He seemed to thrive in both which may be a sign he is coachable- a great trait to have in the NFL as coaching staff change like the wind. Walker can catch, although his college production doesn’t imply that. He will eventually work his way into the starting lineup on some NFL team, and I want to have him in all of my dynasty leagues.
1.08 – Chris Olave – WR – Ohio State
Writer – Corey Easley @Cmoney52
Olave shook the Football Twittersphere when he ran an unofficial 4.26. The time didn’t hold up however it doesn’t matter at this point. As many had projected him as being on the slower side of the class. Olave is my favorite receiver in this class and getting him at 1.08 and the 5th WR off the board I am thrilled. Olave is a polished route runner with a great understanding of how to win on routes. The fact that Olave was only a three-star recruit coming in helps him in this scenario and I believe he will be someone a team can rely on for years. Unlike other receivers in this class, you can draft Olave without worrying about what team he gets drafted by. He is well-rounded enough for any scheme.
1.09 – George Pickens – WR – Georgia
Writer – Alastair Cook @FFDynastyGrill
George Pickens at one point could have easily been the WR1 of this class so getting him at WR6 feels like a great discount. Has looked good coming back from that torn ACL and I expect him to still get very good draft capital. Pickens is explosive and has a tremendous catch radius and most of his weaknesses can be worked on at the next level. If a team can tap into that potential his floor could be a very good WR2.
1.10 – Isaiah Spiller – RB – Texas A&M
Writer – Luke Renton @MCRsBlue
Spiller hasn’t had an overly successful offseason with the NFL Combine and Pro Day in his rearview mirror. Regardless of that though, he is an overall solid and safe prospect that has been regarded as one of the top running backs in this class for multiple years. He possesses good vision, solid contact balance and physicality, exciting burst, and the ability to change direction with the best of them. On top of all of that, he was consistently used in the passing game and on third downs during his time at Texas A&M. It’s hard to poke holes in his game, and should be considered locked into the tier 1 of running back in this year’s class.
1.11 – Matt Corral – QB – Ole Miss
Writer – Lewis Wood @LewisWoodFF_UK
Corral is my QB2 at this point, behind Malik Willis but with a roughly similar upside. That’s what this pick is to me. In a Superflex league, hitting on quarterbacks is incredibly important and their values tend to skyrocket pretty quickly. Mac Jones was a 2nd round pick last year, but you’d struggle to get him for an early 1st this year. I’m expecting Corral to land somewhere pretty solid (I can imagine him functioning pretty well in a run-first Seahawks offense, given his proficiency with an RPO system) and he has plenty of upside to justify this selection. Corral is the second-best rushing threat at QB in the class and has the accuracy to cement a starting role in the NFL.
1.12 – Sam Howell – QB – UNC
Writer – Tyler Moore @Tyler_FF_
As much as most analysts are down on this QB class, pre-NFL Draft, we still need to take into account the upside of quarterbacks in Super Flex leagues. At 2.12, I can’t pass up on Sam Howell, who was the assumed QB1 at the beginning of the 2021 season. I think Howell has had a steeper falloff than he should have over the course of last season. He lost all of his offensive weapons including Javonte Williams, Michael Carter, Dyami Brown, and Dazz Newsome. That includes 2 1,000 yard rushers and all 4 of his leading receivers. Despite this, Howell put the team on his back, rushing for 800+ yards, throwing for 3000+ yards, and scoring 35 total touchdowns. Howell has a solid floor/ceiling that I’m more than happy to take a swing on at 2.12.
2.01 – Kyren Williams – RB – Notre Dame
Writer – Kahlil Gedin @Numeric_DFS
There is a lot of controversy around Kyren Williams’ NFL combine 4.7 second 40-yard time. It’s strange to hear it was that high as his speed and quickness seem to be his best skill set. He has excellent hands and doesn’t shy away from contact, always getting the extra yards. I know his 40 time dropped his draft stock but I still think he could contribute to a team and work his way into an RB committee. This is a high-risk pick but the reward will be phenomenal- an every back down at some point of his career.
2.02 – Jalen Wydermyer – TE – Texas A&M
Writer – Corey Easley @Cmoney52
TE premium league I am taking the specimen here and trying to catch lightning in a bottle. I will be the first to admit TEs are difficult to predict and we may not even see the results we would like until Year 2. However, at 6’4 and 255 with fluid movements and quick feet Jalen intrigues me as a fantasy owner. At his size, I hope we see plays like this on Sundays.
2.03 – Rachaad White – RB – Arizona State
Writer – Alastair Cook @FFDynastyGrill
My RB4 of this class, White does everything pretty well with very little weakness to his game. Despite having only 15 college starts, White does not play like someone with inexperience. As a full-time starter, last season White dashed for 1,000 yards and caught 43 passes for 456 yards and 16 total TDs. He can do it all and he’s getting plenty of buzz around the league. I’m grabbing White everywhere I can get him in round 2 and feeling really good about it!
2.04 – Kenny Pickett – QB – Pitt
Writer – Luke Renton @MCRsBlue
A lot of the community is torn on Pickett. Some say he is the QB1 in this class, and others have him closer to QB6. NFL Draft media tends to lean towards him being a top 15 pick in the NFL Draft, and if that comes true in April, there is no way he’s falling to 2.04 in many rookie Super Flex drafts. He’s regarded as one of the most pro-ready QBs in this class with probably the best mechanics and most consistent presence on the field. I’m personally not a huge fan of Pickett, but coming up on the middle of the second round, you can’t let him fall any further than this.
2.05 – Christian Watson – WR – NDSU
Writer – Lewis Wood @LewisWoodFF_UK
I like to draft alphas when I can. For example, two years ago, I targeted Tee Higgins wherever I could, because he projected to be an outside WR1. That’s the same thing I’m seeing whenever I see Watson’s tape. Yes, it’s a small sample size, but he’s 6’4, 204lbs, and ran a 4.36 40 at the combine. That’s the sort of athleticism that is going to translate to the next level. Watson is a long, explosive athlete, who can also be an asset in the run game (as evidenced from watching him block for Trey Lance at NDSU!), and I think an NFL team is going to fall in love with him.
2.06 – Jahan Dotson – WR – Penn State
Writer – Tyler Moore @Tyler_FF_
A full round went from me taking my WR4, and now at 2.06, I am selecting my WR5. As I mentioned, I love the depth of this WR class and there is a deep tier 2. Dotson is a player who has shown to be a great college wide receiver with great hands whether in a contested-catch situation or just making tough grabs on the sidelines. He’s a really good route runner, and just overall provides a great floor at the next level. He, unfortunately, came in a bit lighter than a lot of people wanted to see, but I didn’t see any red flags that would make me think that would be a real concern at the next level as he showed plenty of physicality on tape. In the middle of the second round, I think I’m securing a solid wide receiver with a WR2 fantasy floor and low-end fantasy WR1 ceiling.
2.07 – James Cook – RB – Georgia
Writer – Kahlil Gedin @Numeric_DFS
James Cook is one of my favorite running backs because he is always looking for contact. He is a power runner at heart and has the ability to break tackles with his strength or shake them with his feet. Also, his route running was impressive in the secondary level of the field. I’m sure if given the opportunity he should be able to thrive in any offense, especially with his 4.42 40 yard dash, which was faster than his brother Dalvin Cook(4.49 seconds).
2.08 – Desmond Ridder – QB – Cincinnati
Writer – Corey Easley @Cmoney52
Maybe the most underrated QB in the draft and I took him here in a SF league. Ridder isn’t going to “WOW” you with his arm strength or really anything. Ridder will be the hardest worker on whatever team he goes to and has won 4 straight years in college. Intangibles, mobility in and out of the pocket, and leadership are the traits you are getting with Ridder. If he can land in a decent spot I believe Ridder could be a top 20 QB in the league for years to come. In a SF that is a gold mine at 2.08.
2.09 – Trey McBride – TE – Colorado State
Writer – Alastair Cook @FFDynastyGrill
I was pumped to get my TE1 at pick 21 in a TE premium draft! McBride for me was the clear TE1 before the combine and nothing has changed since. A well-rounded TE who is a playmaker as well as a good blocker which will allow him to see the field right out of the bat. McBride takes a similar trajectory to Pat Freiermuth to me and can see him being a TE1 in dynasty this time next season.
2.10 – Wan’Dale Robinson – WR – Kentucky
Writer – Luke Renton @MCRsBlue
Wan’Dale Robinson is another player that has taken a tumble on a lot of analysts’ boards due to his size at the combine. 5’8”, 178lbs is a lot different than the 5’11”, 185lbs that he was listed on the Kentucky website during the 2021 season. But his size at the combine doesn’t change what he was able to accomplish at Kentucky and the film that he put on display. With 104 receptions, 1334 yards receiving, and 7 touchdowns, Robinson was regarded as one of the most dynamic wide receivers in the country last year. With Robinson falling here to the end of the second round, he is more than worth the home run swing to see if he can continue what he started at Kentucky in the NFL.
2.11 – Skyy Moore – WR – Western Michigan
Writer – Lewis Wood @LewisWoodFF_UK
I know I just said that I liked to draft alphas with the Watson pick. But Skyy Moore could be an exception. He seems to complete the trifecta of Moores quite nicely from last years’ draft – Elijah, Rondale, and now Skyy. He is on the shorter side, but 5’10 and 195lbs compare pretty well to other slot receivers, and Moore has the speed and sticky hands (which are also gigantic at 10.5 inches!) to fulfill that role quite nicely for a team in the NFL. He’s shifty off the line, meaning he can beat press coverage without being touched. But even then he led the FBS in broken tackles last year. Moore has all the tools to make me think he can be the next smaller slot weapon to thrive in the right system. Getting him at the back of the second is a slam dunk for me. He could easily rise to the early second if he’s drafted to a situation like Buffalo after they cut Cole Beasley.
2.12 – Jerome Ford – RB – Cincinnati
Writer – Tyler Moore @Tyler_FF_
Again, this class is deep with some upside plays, even sitting here at the end of the second. Now, this might change once we get landing spots in the NFL Draft, but there were a lot of players I considered at this spot. Players like Tyler Badie, Zonovan Knight, or Justyn Ross. But I ended up landing on Jerome Ford. He had a great season with the Cincinnati Bearcats and was a big reason they had the success they’ve had in recent years. Ford is currently my RB5 and is another player that provides a great floor. He has good vision, burst, speed, while also having 3 down potential with solid pass protection and receiving ability. Ford will be able to excel in any role right away. As well as the opportunity to expand his role as he grows accustomed to the offense he lands in the NFL.
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