It’s never too early to start preparing to win your fantasy football league, and that’s exactly what we’re going to do today. Using the DraftHero mock draft simulator app on 4for4, I ran a 10-team mock draft to get a broad idea of ​​player values ​​and what types of macro-level strategies we might see emerge leading up to the NFL season.

Today we’re using ESPN scoring settings, with a single quarterback and PPR scoring. The full 2024 fantasy football mock draft board is embedded at the end of the article, with players like Atlanta Falcons RB Bijan Robinson, Los Angeles Rams WR Puka Nacua, and Dallas Cowboys WR CeeDee Lamb helping to control the start of this 10-team mock draft.

We’re going to include both PK and D/ST in this mock draft to get a good idea of ​​what a full-fledged team looks like in a 10-team mock draft.

Roster settings: 1QB, 2RB, 3WR, 1 TE, 1 FLEX, 1 D/ST, 1K and 5 bench positions

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10-team mock draft: rounds 1-4

Longest reach: Travis Kelce, TE, Kansas City Chiefs (Round 2, Pick 8)

Travis Kelce completed TE2, but it was a down year by his standards. His 984 receiving yards were his fewest since 2015, and a far cry from his 2016-2022 average of 1,230 yards per season. His 11.5 yards per game (half-PPR) average was a significant drop from 2022 (15.9) and 2021 (13.7). Both his yards per reception (10.6) and yards per target (8.1) were career lows.

I think it’s safe to say that the nearly 35-year-old’s days of producing top-tier offense are behind him, although he still provides a top-tier TE1 level of production in the Chiefs’ high-powered offense.

Biggest Fall: Marvin Harrison Jr., WR, Arizona Cardinals (Round 3, Pick 1)

With Marquise Brown and Rondale Moore gone, the Cardinals have the fifth-most available targets (217) and Harrison will soak up most of them. He steps into a fantastic situation from an opportunity and quarterback standpoint and will be right in the fantasy WR2 mix with upside from there.

Matt Harmon compared Harrison’s profile to that of Ja’Marr Chase coming out of college, adding that Harrison was “easily one of the top prospects” he had considered by Reception Perception.

10-team mock draft: rounds 5-8

Takeaway meals

The quarterback position has skyrocketed compared to previous years. In Standard and Half-PPR fantasy football leagues, a majority of the top 12 picks fall in this range, and are practically finished in double digits. A huge departure from recent history. Josh Allen kicks things off in Round 3, and all 12 teams typically have all of their QBs by the time we get out of these middle rounds.

The 2024 NFL season will have to be incredibly top-heavy for any of these options to work. When we’re talking about the 1-2 fantasy points per game range that separates entire tiers of players, we might want to go to the RBs and WRs while other fantasy managers are scrambling over a QB slate.

10-team mock draft: rounds 9-11

Longest reach: Najee Harris, RB, Pittsburgh Steelers (Round 9, Pick 5)

Despite having the 15th-most touches (253 through Week 17), Najee Harris finished as the 26th-ranked RB, two spots behind his more efficient teammate Jaylen Warren.

Warren’s touches increased from 10.6 to 13.9 when comparing the first half of the season to the second half. That increased workload may or may not continue now that a new offensive coordinator (Arthur Smith) is in town. Smith is known for using his players in frustrating ways from a fantasy perspective. Interestingly, Warren’s increased usage did not come at the expense of Harris.

Harris saw his touches increase from 14.4 to 18.8 from the first half to the second half of the season. (Harris/Warren combined to average 25.0 touches from Week 1 to Week 8 compared to 32.7 touches from Week 9 to Week 18, so Pittsburgh was much more RB-oriented in the second half of the season.) The Steelers are expected to be very run-heavy under Smith, so there should be room for both Harris and Warren in 15+ touch roles.

10-team mock draft: rounds 12-14

Takeaway meals

Depending on your specific league settings, you may or may not be forced to leave your draft with a kicker and a defense. I decided to enforce that rule in this draft to get a better idea of ​​what a full team in a 10-team mock draft would look like. If your league forces you to leave the draft with both, I would much rather select my D/ST and kicker in the final two rounds. Some of my favorite D/ST picks at cost so far have been the San Francisco 49ers, Los Angeles Chargers, New York Giants, Los Angeles Rams, and Kansas City Chiefs.

Biggest Drop: Tyjae Spears, RB, Tennessee Titans (Round 12, Pick 7)

Tyjae Spears had an impressive rookie season, racking up nearly 850 yards from scrimmage and catching 52 passes. All while Derrick Henry was still fumbling. Spears had seven games with at least five targets. There’s no reason to think his involvement in the passing game will diminish anytime soon.

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This is one of many 10-Team Mock Drafts for 2024, and we’re rolling out even more now that the preseason action is in full swing! We’ll have full-PPR mock drafts, 14-team mocks, and everything in between throughout the fantasy draft season.

Fantasy Football 10-team mock draft FAQ

Half PPR stands for half a point per catch. This means that for every catch a player makes in a match, he or she gets half a point, on top of the standard scoring points.

This scoring system is becoming increasingly popular in fantasy football leagues because it offers a more balanced approach to drafting players. Mock drafts are a great way to practice draft strategy and optimize your team for the real draft. The Fantasy Football 10-Team Mock Draft FAQs provides answers to common questions to guide fantasy football enthusiasts through their mock drafts and overall gameplay.

What is a fantasy football mock draft?

A fantasy football mock draft is a simulation of an actual fantasy football draft, allowing participants to practice mock drafts in preparation for the real draft.

What is a half PPR scoring format?

Under a Half PPR scoring system, players receive half a point per reception, in addition to their normal scoring points.

What are the most important things to consider before entering a fantasy football draft?

Before entering a fantasy football draft, it’s important to research draft rankings, understand your league’s points system and rules, and keep an eye on updates on NFL players and position players.

What is the difference between a 12-team and 14-team fantasy football mock draft?

The difference between a 12-team and 14-team fantasy football mock draft is the number of teams participating in the draft. In a 12-team draft, participants must select players from a pool of 144, while a 14-team draft consists of 168 players.

What is the player selection process like in a fantasy football draft?

In a fantasy football draft, each participant takes turns selecting players in each round. The draft order is usually determined randomly before the start of the draft, with each participant selecting their preferred position for their draft slot.

What are some tips for creating a successful fantasy football lineup?

Tips for building a successful fantasy football lineup include keeping an eye on player performance and injury updates, diversifying your lineup with a mix of players from different teams, and selecting players with favorable matchups.

What is the difference between a beginner and an experienced football player in fantasy football?

In fantasy football, a rookie is a player who has just started in the NFL and has not played a single professional game. A veteran is an experienced player who has played multiple seasons.

How often are fantasy football rankings updated?

Fantasy football rankings are typically updated daily by fantasy staff and analysts based on player performance and changes in the NFL landscape.