How early is too early for a mock draft? The truth is, it’s never too early! We’ve got a sample size of 8 weeks of college football. We have 7 weeks of the NFL season in the books. Our dynasty team’s seasons are taking shape.
For some this time of year is a full charge towards a championship run, whilst for others they’re entering a rebuild and already eyeing up how to spend their 2025 draft capital. Now is the perfect time to look ahead and reach out to those who don’t have much to look forward to this season, offering them a bit of hope for the future.
This 2 round mock is for a super flex tight end premium league.
My theory on a super flex mock draft is that QB has to take the priority. Simply put they score the most points. For example 19 QB’s currently rank in the top 50 point scorers in all of fantasy this season. As a result QB’s take a bump. If you wanted an NFL draft big board, this isn’t it. I took a look at how some of the 2025 QB’s stacked up against the Bill Parcells criteria in the off season and some of those players make the cut in this mock draft. You can find that article here.
To have two solid options here turns your team into a contender. Heck if I have two, I want a third because it’s where the value is! A QB3 allows me trading options that can boost my skill positions.
Round 1
1.01 – Cam Ward – QB – Miami
- Gun slinger
- Creative outside of structure
- High upside
Cam Ward is a worthy first overall pick in this mock draft. His growth and ascendancy from 0 star college recruit to a Heisman hopeful has been well documented. A dynamic playmaker, he can threaten all levels of the field. He’s a gunslinger, you will have to take the rough with the smooth with him. There will be some sketchy decision making under pressure but it will be offset with some breath taking passes.
Ward is a high level processor whose ability to thrive within the pocket both pre and post snap means no play ever feels over. His ability to push throws to every corner of the field has lead to some mind boggling offensive numbers on a par with recent Heisman winners. Has come up clutch several times this season and the lights won’t be too bright at the next level.
1.02 – Shedeur Sanders – QB – Colorado
- Accuracy and ball placement
- Arm talent
- Football IQ
You could make an argument right now for Sanders to be the 1.01 in a super flex TEP mock draft and I wouldn’t hate it. He’s surgical and can dissect defenses with a great range of passing. One of college football’s most sacked QB’s this last couple of seasons and he is guilty of holding the ball too long. Having said that, he’s also played behind an O line as effective as a rich tea biscuit dipped in a brew.
One thing is for certain if he ended up playing under the bright lights of New York or Las Vegas the stage wouldn’t be too big.
1.03 – Ashton Jeanty – RB – Boise State
- Fluid movement and change of direction
- Vision
- Missed tackle generator
Jeanty has emerged as a true star this year at the FCS level and is the worthy first non QB pick of this mock draft. He brings a well-rounded skill set to the table, making him a dual-threat back that can generate significant points in both rushing and receiving categories. Jeanty has proven to be an explosive runner with great vision and quick acceleration. His ability to break tackles and find open lanes makes him dangerous in the open field.
His dual-threat capability as both a rusher and receiver makes him a consistent and explosive fantasy asset worthy of being a top 3 pick. He’s particularly valuable in PPR leagues and has the potential to deliver big games, especially if his new team replicate Boise State and feature him as their offensive centerpiece.
1.04 – Jalen Milroe – QB – Alabama
- Explosive runner
- Strong arm
- Chess piece in the red zone
Jalen Milroe has all the physical tools needed to become a premier playmaker at the quarterback position. What he sometimes lacks in refinement and accuracy, he makes up for in unmatched athleticism and elite arm strength.
At his best as a vertical passer stretching the field, he sets these shots up using the RPO game where teams have to account for his elite rushing ability. In the red zone, Milroe’s dual threat makes him a real maths changer and his ability to run the RPO and mesh concepts puts defenses in peril.
Not many have improved at the rate Milroe has over the past season and the ceiling remains tantalisingly high but watching the rollercoaster ride that is Anthony Richardson will make some players wary about his potential at the next level. Fortunately Milroe has way more reps at this point than Richardson did coming into the league and his reading of a defense pre snap is better. If he reaches his potential he could be the steal of the mock draft.
1.05 – Travis Hunter – WR – Colorado
- Elite ball skills
- Run after catch
- Route running
Probably the best player in the entire draft. At 1.05 Hunter feels like an absolute steal. If you were unaware, Hunter is an elite two way prospect, the likes of which we haven’t seen since Deion Sanders, Champ Bailey or Charles Woodson. All of whom eventually settled on one side of the ball. You can read about his profile in both positions here. He’s tipped to be a top 5 pick at both cornerback and wide receiver. That’s how unique we are talking!
How he will be used will be dependent on the team that drafts him. This uncertainty is the only reason I don’t have him any higher. Even if he starts as a two way player, this would limit his snaps on offense and his target share from a fantasy perspective. Still the talent shines through the uncertainty and he’s worth the gamble in dynasty!
1.06 – Tetairoa McMillan – WR – Arizona
- Size and catch radius
- Dominant at the catch point
- Route running
If you’re a little more risk averse I would have absolutely no problem with you moving McMillan up a slot and making him the WR1 in any mock draft, a position he’s been in for many throughout the season. McMillan has a rare blend of short-area quickness, fluid route running , and the ability to use his size to dominate defenders.
Don’t be fooled by a box score regression this year, there aren’t many players doing more with less from a QB play perspective. McMillan has the size and rare athleticism that projects him to be an immediate impact player as a receiver at the next level.
1.07 – Luther Burden – WR – Mizzou
- Instincts and feel
- Open field elusiveness
- YAC threat
Primarily used in the slot, Luther Burden is a big play threat from anywhere on the field. He’s a truly versatile piece for an offense. On any given play, he can align as an outside receiver, in the slot, or will even align in the backfield.
His short area quickness and stop start ability means he’s dangerous with the ball in his hands, capable of turning any short gain into a much bigger play. If your league allows big play bonuses, Burden is your guy!
1.08 – Carson Beck – QB – Georgia
- Accuracy
- Passing mechanics
- Throwing on the run
If you have an erratic high ceiling low floor player in one QB spot and are looking for a more settled high floor, lower ceiling prospect in your super flex spot, please allow me to introduce you to Carson Beck. I recently comped Carson Beck to the evergreen Joe Flacco. Even in his Baltimore Ravens heyday, starting Joe Flacco never felt sexy, but it damn sure could be effective.
A preseason favourite to be the 1.01 next season Beck hasn’t reached the heights hoped for and has had a mixed couple of weeks in SEC conference play where he’s looked shaky when put under pressure. One thing is for sure though Beck can sling it and has a great habit for throwing his receivers open in the short and intermediate areas. His ceiling limits him being drafted much higher for me in this mock draft, but league dynamics will dictate how early QB’s fly off the board.
1.09 – Quinshon Judkins – RB – Ohio State
- Physicality
- Forces missed tackles
- Acceleration
This seems crazy to me because I love Quinshon Judkins. For him to be at the 1.09 screams value! This is where a dynasty league playoff team makes themselves stronger by adding a highly productive running back with a three down skill set. Judkins is versataile and will be productive in both gap and zone schemes.
Difficult to bring down on first contact, he breaks arm tackles, absorbs contact and shows great balance to keep driving ahead. Whilst the passing game isn’t where he’s made a living in the college game, he’s shown enough to make me think he can be competent at the NFL level in this area, increasing his value in the PPR format. A running back needy NFL team could take Judkins in the first round or early in the second round of the draft and have a high end starter for years to come.
1.10 – Omarion Hampton – RB – North Carolina
- Explosive hitting the hole
- Aggressive running style
- Good hands
Omarion Hampton is a bad man! He loves contact, hitting the hole at top speed and exploding through. With spotty QB play at North Carolina this season, the Tar Heels offense runs through Hampton. He’s carried a heavy workload and done well doing so. He’s a north south runner who’s incredibly tough to bring down. He won’t make you miss with wiggle, but he’s like a bowling ball, smashing through pins and incredibly difficult to stop.
Has some value in the passing game, whilst not used heavily in this area he’s showcased good hands out of the backfield. When you watch him it’s difficult not to draw comparisons to another former Tar Heels running back in Javonte Williams. Our memories are tainted by Williams long recovery from an ACL injury but he was a really dynamic rusher as a rookie. Hampton can be the same and more!
1.11 – Colston Loveland – TE – Michigan
- Catch Radius
- Route running
- Versatility
The first read in the passing offense in Michigan’s national championship winning team, Loveland is a mismatch from the tight end position with his alignment versatility and plus route running. Loveland possesses great acceleration to create big plays after the catch which is hugely valuable in the TEP format.
Just as important is the way Loveland uses his frame in the red zone making him a dangerous weapon. He uses his size and catch radius well to box out opponents and catch balls away from his frame. The fact Michigan are such a run heavy team probably means we’re only scratching the surface of what Loveland can be, and he could be unleashed in the right scheme at the NFL level. An exciting prospect that could put a competing team over the top and land that championship.
1.12 – Isaiah Bond – WR – Texas
- Field stretcher
- Elite top speed
- Good ball tracking
This first round has receivers of all shapes and sizes, Bond is the diminutive statured explosive vertical threat who can quickly accelerate, creating separation between himself and defenders. After the catch, Bond is elusive, he can make defenders miss and pick up additional yards. Bond can cut on a dime, making him a difficult one-on-one match up for defenders in space. Bond profiles as an explosive vertical threat who can make plays in the middle of the field and use his run-after-catch ability to make bigger gains.
Round 2
2.01 – Garrett Nussmeier – QB – LSU
- Arm talent
- Pocket presence
- Footwork
2.02 – Tre’Veyon Henderson – RB – Ohio State
- Vision
- Patience
- Open field speed
2.03 – Emeka Egbuka – WR – Ohio State
- High football IQ
- Route running nuance
- Silky smooth playmaker
2.04 – Tyler Warren – TE – Penn State
- Route running
- Athletic
- YAC
2.05- Ollie Gordon – RB – Oklahoma State
- Vision
- Footwork
- Highly productive
2.06 – Tre Harris – WR – Ole Miss
- Catch radius
- Contested catch specialist
- Possession receiver
2.07 – Evan Stewart – WR – Oregon
- Gets separation
- Speed
- Perfect complimentary receiver
2.08 – Trevor Etienne – RB – Georgia
- Pass catching back
- Vision
- Change of direction
2.09- Harold Fannin Jr – TE – Bowling Green
- Route runner
- Big play threat
- YAC
2.10 – Nick Singleton – RB – Penn State
- Ascending player
- Elite athletic traits
- Footwork
2.11 – Elic Ayomanor – WR – Stanford
- Excellent on in breaking routes
- Long speed
- Possession receiver
2.12 – Xavier Restrepo – WR – Miami
- Gritty slot receiver
- Short area quickness
- Sticky hands
Noteable absentees
The following players are well known in the Devy community or have had good break out seasons.
All are worthy of consideration and could rise later in the process when the college football playoffs, all star games and combine processes take place.
Devin Neal – RB – Kansas
Damien Martinez – RB – Miami
Tory Horton – WR – Colorado State
Antwane Wells – WR – Ole Miss
Jaxson Dart – QB – Ole Miss
Tai Felton – WR – Maryland
Kaleb Johnson – RB – Iowa
Quinn Ewers – QB – Texas
Final thoughts
In the age of NIL and the transfer portal there’s no guarantee these players will enter the draft and some may choose to go back to school and improve their draft stock.
A mock draft at this stage serves as nothing more than an exercise to help you to get to know the class a little better and give you a flavour of what’s coming in April. It’s always fun to see how much things change between now and then. Let’s see how this looks in 6 months!
