Dynasty league 3-round rookie mock draft: From Bijan Robinson to Hendon Hooker

June 12, 2024

As the dust settled on the 2023 NFL Draft and I completed my dynasty rookie rankings, I am struck at how unique this year’s fantasy rookie drafts are shaping up to be. In my 20-plus years in the dynasty format, I haven’t seen a setup like this before.

In short, though we do have a strong Top 3 to lead off this draft, as well as a secondary tier of three additional players, what follows is anything but typical. The seventh player off the board is a pivot point and, beginning at selection 1.08, there are 14 players who are somewhat equally rated. I’ve never seen that level of parity in any dynasty rookie draft!

Rather than keep you in suspense any longer, let’s draft!

(Note: This is a draft for 1QB leagues — check out Jeff’s SuperFlex mock here)

Round 1

1.01 Bijan Robinson, RB, ATL

Robinson is the easy 1.01 selection and, though I do believe 2022 rookie Tyler Allgeier will have a significant role, Robinson should have the volume and receptions to produce as a true RB1.

1.02 Jaxon Smith-Njigba, WR, SEA

Smith-Njigba is this year’s upside prospect at the position after Justin Jefferson (2020), Ja’Marr Chase (2021) and Garrett Wilson (2022). A long career awaits.

1.03 Jahmyr Gibbs, RB, DET

What looked like a surprising selection by the Lions turned into projected gold when the team traded D’Andre Swift to the Eagles.

1.04 Zay Flowers, WR, BAL

Take your pick among the next three receivers. I like Flowers for his work in space, dynamic ability and strength across the field.

1.05 Jordan Addison, WR, MIN

Hard not to like Addison’s potential in an offense with Justin Jefferson. I do have concerns about his lack of strength at the next level.

1.06 Quentin Johnston, WR, LAC

I like Johnston’s landing spot and ceiling, but he has a longer runway to production than other rookies.

1.07 Anthony Richardson, QB, IND

Richardson is so dynamic that the intrigue alone pushes him to 1.07, this year’s pivot point in rookie drafts.

1.08 Devon Achane, RB, MIA

He’ll have to be the exception (undersized) to have a productive fantasy career, but he has the skills.

1.09 Zach Charbonnet, RB, SEA

No one loves the drafted situation, and for good reason. The talent is there to produce with touches.

1.10 Michael Mayer, TE, LV

The strongest tight ends class in decades with two great choices — Mayer is my TE1.

1.11 Dalton Kincaid, TE, BUF

Equally rated with Mayer, Kincaid offers a stellar athletic profile in what could be a great situation.

1.12 Kendre Miller, RB, NO

I’ve been high on Miller’s NFL skills for a long time and his landing spot is a good one.

Round 2

2.01 Bryce Young, QB, CAR

Parity in other positions pushes up the quarterbacks after Richardson. Young is my QB2.

2.02 C.J. Stroud, QB, HOU

Live arm, accuracy and prototypical size. There’s a lot to like here.

2.03 Cedric Tillman, WR, CLE

With NFL size and ability, Tillman could push for snaps early in 2023.

2.04 Sam LaPorta, TE, DET

LaPorta is arguably in the best situation of all rookie tight ends due to scheme and team need.

2.05 Rashee Rice, WR, KC

Raw and from a lesser conference, Rice gets an upgrade simply by sharing the field with Patrick Mahomes.

2.06 Marvin Mims, WR, DEN

If he’s able to be Russell Wilson’s new Tyler Lockett, he’s a steal here!

2.07 Josh Downs, WR, IND

Should see starting snaps immediately and be a valuable target for Anthony Richardson.

2.08 Jonathan Mingo, WR CAR

A raw prospect with NFL size and strength. He’ll push for snaps early.

2.09 Tyjae Spears, RB, TEN

Risk of being a one-contract player due to no ACL and arthritic component, but has every-down ability.

2.10 Chase Brown, RB, CIN

Solid drafted situation and a potential three-down skill set. He’s underrated. Watch the fumbling issues.

2.11 Jalin Hyatt, WR, NYG

I didn’t think he was a first-round selection, but I like his going to the WR-needy Giants.

2.12 Will Levis, QB, TEN

A good value for those needing a developmental quarterback.

Round 3

3.01 Roschon Johnson, RB, CHI

In a deep running backs class, Johnson is rising due to size and skills.

3.02 Luke Musgrave, TE, GB

Athletic and in a good situation for early-career snaps. Can he stay healthy?

3.03 Tank Bigsby, RB, JAX

A crafty back with enough size. He should have a role as Travis Etienne’s backup as a rookie.

3.04 Israel Abanikanda, RB, NYJ

A fine blend of traits for the next level but no clear path to snaps early.

3.05 Jayden Reed, WR, GB

Few teams are better at identifying receiver talent. Reed looks good on film.

3.06 Tank Dell, WR, HOU

Hard to project for early career impact but could produce out of the slot in time.

3.07 Tucker Kraft, TE, GB

Continues to fly under the radar, but he’s an upside player in a good scheme in Green Bay.

3.08 Luke Schoonmaker, TE, DAL

It’s a crowded depth chart in Dallas, but someone will need to replace the loss of Dalton Schultz.

3.09 Tyler Scott, WR, CIN

Will take patience, but it’s a fluid depth chart and Scott could be a slot performer in the future.

3.10 Michael Wilson, WR, ARI

Weak collegiate resume due to injury and needs to develop, but has an NFL body and upside.

3.11 Brenton Strange, TE, JAX

A quiet riser at the position. Will take patience, but could produce in 2024 if Evan Engram departs.

3.12 Hendon Hooker, QB, DET

A 25-year-old rookie in a good situation for development. Will sit for at least a year, maybe two.

(Photo of Anthony Richardson: Michael Owens/Getty Images)

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