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Footballguys assembled a 2024 rookie mock draft to prepare you for your upcoming dynasty rookie drafts. Our third version is set up as a twelve-team Superflex(SF) / PPR / 1.5 TE Premium league with standard roster construction. We are drafting 48 rookies over four rounds. Below, each FBG analyst will walk you through their draft strategy, player evaluations, and player fits with their new NFL teams. We plan to run a new FBG rookie mock every few weeks so you can stay up with the latest trends in draft season, which will hopefully help you win your leagues.

For a full breakdown of these rookies, check out our Footballguys Rookie Guide and our Instant NFL Draft Reactions.

Also, please check out our expert FBG rookie rankings and average draft position (ADP).

2024 SF Rookie Mock Draft 3.0

Now, each FBG analyst will take you through their draft and some of the strategies and perspectives behind it. The entire team at Footballguys is here to help, so please don't hesitate to contact us if you have any questions about this mock draft or want to chat about anything.

Pick #1 | Joseph Haggan | @JoeyTheToothIDP

1.01 WR Marvin Harrison Jr.
2.01 QB Michael Penix Jr.
3.01 RB Jaylen Wright
4.01 TE Theo Johnson

Marvin Harrison Jr. is an absolutely prolific wide receiver. The obvious choice was to go with Caleb Williams, but the Bears seem to have a way of screwing things up. Harrison Jr is a surefire WR1 that landed on an offense in dire need of one. He seems like the safest player in the draft.

I was able to make up for not grabbing a quarterback with the first pick in the 2nd Round. Penix was surprisingly selected at 8th overall in the draft by the Falcons. Unfortunately, they just paid Kirk Cousins, so patience is necessary. The Falcons have obvious plans for Penix in the somewhat near future. With elite offensive weapons, Penix has QB1 potential.

Jaylen Wright seems a bit redundant in Miami at first, but just last year, Mostert and Achane proved that they could simultaneously have huge games. Mostert was signed for just one year. Wright fits seamlessly in this stretch-run offense where he and Achane can showcase insane amounts of speed outside.

Theo Johnson to start the 4th could be a steal. He is an athletic beast and a red-zone matchup nightmare. Darren Waller is likely retiring, leaving just Daniel Bellinger to play tight end. Bellinger never had a huge role in the offense, even when he landed a sizable role. Johnson has loads more potential and could be the team's TE1 out of the gate. With an offense that SHOULD be improved this season, Johnson has a sneaky rookie-year upside.

Pick #2 | Jason Wood | @fbgwood

1.02 QB Caleb Williams
2.02 WR Adonai Mitchell
3.02 TE Ja'Tavion Sanders
4.02 RB Bucky Irving

With the second overall pick, I never imagined Caleb Williams would be there for me (thanks, Joseph!), but with Joseph going Marvin Harrison first overall, I was thrilled to add the Bears' new (and best ever?) quarterback in a Superflex format. He'll be one of my team's anchors for many years to come. In the second round, I was determined to take the best player available regardless of position, and that turned out to be Adonai Mitchell. Mitchell was one of the draft's "fallers" in that most pundits saw him as a first-rounder, yet the Colts drafted him in the second round. But his main reason for falling (Diabetes) is entirely manageable (see Mark Andrews), and he lands on a team desperate for a reliable secondary target to complement Michael Pittman Jr I was stunned when Ja'Tavion Sanders was sitting there in the third round. Sure, there's a cavernous gap between Brock Bowers and Sanders. But this is a TE-premium league, and Sanders has no discernible competition for the TE1 role in Carolina. In the fourth round, you're just hoping a player falls to you that you can tell yourself a story about, and Irving fits the bill. I didn't have Irving particularly high in my pre-draft rookie rankings, but he lands in an enviable spot as the Buccaneers have yet to commit to Rachaad White with a long-term extension.

Pick #3 | Dan Hindery | @Hindery

1.03 QB Jayden Daniels
2.03 RB Jonathon Brooks
3.03 WR Jermaine Burton
4.03 RB Kimani Vidal

If the top two picks go as expected, the 1.03 comes down to a choice between Jayden Daniels and Malik Nabers. The two are close enough on my board that team need can serve as a tie-breaker. I assume that my dynasty team does not already have a pair of high-upside quarterbacks under 30 and go with Daniels. His rushing ability provides fantasy upside.

Jonathon Brooks is an easy pick at 2.03. He went almost a full round ahead of any other running backs in the NFL Draft and recent reports suggest he should return from his ACL injury before training camp.

I love Jermaine Burton anywhere in the third round. He has first-round talent and should be the starting slot for the Bengals as a rookie. With Tee Higgins unlikely to return in 2025, Burton has a clear path to emerge as Joe Burrow's WR2.

The fourth round is where it makes sense to start targeting the Day 3 running backs. Kimani Vidal's skill set is perfect for Jim Harbaugh's offense and playing time is there for the taking in a backfield led by Gus Edwards.

Pick #4 | Jeff Bell | @4WhomJBellTolls

1.04 WR Malik Nabers
2.04 RB Blake Corum
3.04 QB Spencer Rattler
4.04 TE Cade Stover

I auto-drafted, which is really not ideal. The Dynasty Show taping ran into the mock. But when the team needs a write-up, the team needs a write-up. Sleeper's ADP will update as rookie drafts are completed. Right now, it is unkind.

At 1.04, the computer gave me Malik Nabers. Thank you, computer. This matches my ranks. Nabers is the type of high-upside player you are thrilled to draft. The quarterback is a concern, but we have seen receivers survive poor quarterback situations while maintaining value.

At 2.04, Blake Corum. Bad computer. Trey Benson, Keon Coleman, Xavier Legette, Ricky Pearsall, and Jaylen Wright went after Corum. All are above him in my rookie ranks (make sure to check out the Footballguys Rookie Guide for more rankings!). Corum does not have the upside to merit selection at the 2.04. At present, the best-case scenario is likely a 50 / 50 time split. Kyren Williams was too good to put that genie back in the bottle.

At 3.04, Spencer Rattler. I am apocalyptic. Rattler lasted well into Day 3; there is no justification for this selection. Rattler had heat coming off the Senior Bowl, but multiple quarterback-needy teams passed on him multiple times. You should, too.

At 4.04, Cade Stover. I like Cade Stover. He's a good football player. He's paired with his college quarterback, C.J. Stroud, as a backup to Dalton Schultz, the fourth option in this offense. Cade Stover is only for deeeeep leagues.

Pick #5 | Jeff Haseley | @JeffHaseley

1.05 TE Brock Bowers
2.05 RB Trey Benson
3.05 WR Devontez Walker
4.05 RB Isaac Guerendo

Expectations are high for Brock Bowers, and in a tight-end premium league, he's even more coveted. Don't be too concerned about Michael Mayer. Las Vegas can always utilize a 12-personnel set if both stand out. Or, if Bowers is too good to share, Mayer could be a trade piece.

Running back Trey Benson brings youth to a three-down back role in the Arizona backfield. Expect him to share duties with veteran James Conner in 2024 with a more pronounced role in 2025 and beyond.

Devontez Walker joins a Ravens receiving corps seeking a downfield threat to emerge. Zay Flowers may be the primary wide receiver threat, but Walker's height and speed could earn him a niche role on the team.

Isaac Guerendo may be buried on the 49ers depth chart behind mainstay Christian McCaffrey, as well as Elijah Mitchell, but we've seen running backs find success in Kyle Shanahan's system in the past. At 6-foot-0, 221 pounds, Guerendo brings size and youthful toughness that may bring some success in a system offense.

Pick #6 | Hutchinson Brown | @hutchinsonb_ff

1.06 WR Rome Odunze
2.06 RB Braelon Allen
3.06 TE Jaheim Bell
4.06 QB Joe Milton III

Rome Odunze: This year may have struggles with a rookie under center and two top-tier wide receivers to compete with, but the future is bright for Odunze. His physical play style and refined route running should do well with Caleb Williams who could be a future superstar. DJ Moore's contract expires in a couple of seasons and Keenan Allen is an old player, so Odunze's opportunity in the offense could very quickly open up.

Braelon Allen: The NFL Draft hurt his stock, but he's still worth a stash. He is not even 21 years of age, so he has time in the league, unlike most running back prospects. The NFL is so fluid with running backs that a time for Allen could come. I think he is a solid stash.

Jaheim Bell: Hunter Henry is currently a Patriot which is unfortunate, however Bell is an intriguing talent and he could work his way into a significant role on a shallow receiving depth chart in New England.

Joe Milton III: Odds are very against him, however he's got a cannon arm and he is athletic which gives him immense upside in fantasy. Maybe, at some point, he could get a start somewhere.