The RotoUnderworld community will be partaking in a series of 12-team, five-round rookie mock drafts, running through the spring and summer. The mock drafters will be comprised of PlayerProfiler writers/analysts, our friends in the Patreon community, and our good friends over at The Breakout Finder. While these pieces will include quick-hitting notes from the drafters about why they made their selection, our writers will take turns recapping the events and adding their own unique perspectives.
Rookie Mock Draft Recap #7 – SuperFlex/TE Premium
The mock drafts keep coming at the Underworld. Once again we’ve assembled a solid crew of drafters to take us through the post-pro day SuperFlex/TE Premium rookie draft climate. This most recent Underworld and Friends rookie SF/TE mock kicked off on April 19th. A little over a week later and we’re ready to share the fruits of our labor. With pre-draft expectations high, and many prospects posting disappointing physical measurables and test results, the draft board is littered with notable risers and fallers. Let’s take a look at the results and gain insight into why the picks were made at each draft slot.
1.01 – Trevor Lawrence, QB, Clemson
Analyst: Akash Bhatia (@FantasyKash)
Rationale: In TE premium, many will be tempted to go with Kyle Pitts, but given the SuperFlex format, I will take the highest floor asset available, and that’s Trevor Lawrence.
1.02 – Justin Fields, QB, Ohio State
Analyst: Will Barrett (@Will_Barrett1)
Rationale: I love the thought of Fields going to the 49ers. He’s been impressive since high school, massive upside with him.
Justin Fields is the Clear QB 2 in Rookie Drafts ?
? https://t.co/DCws1BJd9A pic.twitter.com/A4etynj96G
— RotoUnderworld (@rotounderworld) April 26, 2021
1.03 – Najee Harris, RB, Alabama
Analyst: Steve Smith (@stevenr_smith)
Rationale: Harris produced 2,690 rushing yards over the past two seasons and had a 13.4-percent (89th-percentile among qualified running backs) Target Share in 2020. While he only did drills at the Alabama Pro Day, he fits the profile of that bellcow we look for to anchor our dynasty teams.
1.04 – Travis Etienne, RB, Clemson
Analyst: Pedro Reyna (@petesake_)
Rationale: Who is not excited about this guy? Potential RB1 for just about any team he lands with.
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? https://t.co/ouf8CBg5zv pic.twitter.com/Bqnk7qo20T
— RotoUnderworld (@rotounderworld) April 23, 2021
1.05 – Javonte Williams, RB, North Carolina
Analyst: Casey Gruarin (@casey_g14)
Rationale: Stability/safety is the key in round one. Willing to sacrifice a potential superstar QB in Lance (small sample size/poor competition) and WR in Chase for a future producer at fantasy’s most important position.
1.06 – Trey Lance, QB, North Dakota State
Analyst: Ray Marzarella (@rayraymarz)
Rationale: After the Elite 4 (Lawrence, Fields, Harris and Etienne) are off the board, I’m targeting the player with arguably the highest ceiling in this QB class, especially if he’s San Fran’s pick at No. 3. Konami Code QBs make for great floor plays in this format.
Makes it look easy ? #NDSUProDay pic.twitter.com/rNcQ6Ot4LX
— NDSU Football (@NDSUfootball) April 19, 2021
1.07 – Ja’Marr Chase, WR, LSU
Analyst: Jaylen Glenn (@JayyyG_FF)
Rationale: Pretty much 50/50 between Chase and Pitts for me here, but I’ll choose the athletic freak at the position with much better hit rates.
1.08 – Zach Wilson, QB, BYU
Analyst: Taylor Williams (@tjwillz31)
Rationale: Debated between Wilson and Mac Jones. With Fields now the betting favorite to go third, I’ll lock in the top 2 draft capital from a potentially riskier prospect than the relatively unexciting Jones.
Will Zach Wilson be a Boom or Bust in the NFL? ? pic.twitter.com/3GRQgZIfoo
— RotoUnderworld (@rotounderworld) April 16, 2021
1.09 – Kyle Pitts, TE, Florida
Analyst: Andrew Quinn (@AQuinnff)
Rationale: This is my first time drafting Pitts in a rookie mock, but he’s a good value at the 1.09 – especially in TE premium! All we need now is draft capital.
The Truth about Kyle Pitts ? pic.twitter.com/TB13XWrFwk
— RotoUnderworld (@rotounderworld) April 23, 2021
1.10 – Rashod Bateman, WR, Minnesota
Analyst: Cody Carpentier (@CarpentierNFL)
Rationale: Only two receivers will go over 1,000 receiving yards as rookies. Chase and Bateman have that upside, unlike any other in this class.
1.11 – Mac Jones, QB, Alabama
Analyst: Joshua Benjamin (@FantasyTopGun)
Rationale: Mac Jones will be a top 10 selection in the NFL Draft and should be in your SuperFlex/2QB leagues as well.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=11S-BcmmllE
1.12 – Rondale Moore, WR, Purdue
Analyst: Garrison Mindrup (@GarrisonMindrup)
Rationale: The most electrifying WR in the class at 1.12!?! Yes, please!
Is Rondale Moore a special wide receiver ?
➡️ https://t.co/rPfQv0uWlQ pic.twitter.com/y0mSPg7cp0
— RotoUnderworld (@rotounderworld) April 18, 2021
Round 1 Takeaways
Apart from a couple of receivers trading rounds (we’ll discuss that more in the Round 2 takeaways), the top 12 consists of the same usual suspects. Unsurprisingly, Trevor Lawrence remains locked and loaded as the SuperFlex top dog. Owners of the 1.01 should not get cute – autodraft him, or trade back and reap the profit. With four SF/TE mock drafts in the books, the top five in ADP has emerged as Lawrence, Justin Fields, Najee Harris, Travis Etienne, and Trey Lance. It makes sense. Secure either the most highly regarded prospect in the class, an elite running back, or a mobile quarterback that oozes fantasy upside.
The Upside of Trey Lance in the NFL ? pic.twitter.com/0f9OCivac7
— RotoUnderworld (@rotounderworld) April 26, 2021
Despite weighing in at a lighter than expected 212-pounds and running a 4.62 (41st-percentile) 40-yard Dash, Javonte Williams continues to rise with each draft. Going off the board at 1.10 in our first two SF/TEP mocks, Williams’ peak selection at 1.05 signals a desire to secure a potential bellcow in an economy where many RBs have flamed out during the pro day process.
With a trio of QBs and RBs now off the board, the second half of Round 1 turns its focus to pass catchers in Ja’Marr Chase, Kyle Pitts, Rashod Bateman and first round newcomer Rondale Moore. Displaying elite athleticism at his Purdue Pro Day allows many to look past Moore’s diminutive stature. Chase being available at the 1.07 should make everyone want to join a SuperFlex league today. He showed out at his pro day and is best comparable to Odell Beckham, Moving back to the QBs, Zach Wilson’s mock draft capital holds steady at 1.08, but Mac Jones continues to see his stock slide with each mock. However, that could revert quickly if he’s drafted by a certain Bay Area team on April 29th.
2.01 – Jaylen Waddle, WR, Alabama
Analyst: Akash Bhatia (@FantasyKash)
Rationale: Likely the second or third receiver off the board, Waddle was matching Devonta Smith, his Heisman-winning teammate before his injury. Waddle also lacks those size concerns, and outproduced Smith, Ruggs, and Irv Smith when he was a freshman.
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2.02 – Terrace Marshall, WR, LSU
Analyst: Will Barrett (@Will_Barrett1)
Rationale: Excited to see Marshall at the 2.02. Although not the most productive receiver, he’s a good talent who played along side some really good receivers like Ja’Marr Chase, Justin Jefferson, and Kayshon Boutte.
Terrace Marshall has Incredible Upside in the NFL Draft ?
? https://t.co/7Ide0v3oQB pic.twitter.com/MEcqDlDt7d
— RotoUnderworld (@rotounderworld) April 26, 2021
2.03 – Devonta Smith, WR, Alabama
Analyst: Steve Smith (@stevenr_smith)
Rationale: Devonta Smith dropped from 170 to 166-pounds and is now available at the 2.03. I’ll take the discount. Roll Tide.
2.04 – Elijah Moore, WR, Ole Miss
Analyst: Pedro Reyna (@petesake_)
Rationale: An early breakout, high-end production in 2020, 4.40 speed and 98th-percentile burst. Moore is moving up mock draft boards.
2.05 – Kenny Gainwell, RB, Memphis
Analyst: Casey Gruarin (@casey_g14)
Rationale: I’ll happily sit and collect two running backs in the top 5 RotoUnderworld RB rookie rankings before the huge cliff coming for the position. The receiving work gives him a safe floor, but his ability as a dual-threat player give him some interesting upside as well.
Kenny Gainwell is Rising in the 2021 NFL Draft ? pic.twitter.com/9FVFG7QBJw
— RotoUnderworld (@rotounderworld) April 20, 2021
2.06 – Kadarius Toney, WR, Florida
Analyst: Ray Marzarella (@rayraymarz)
Rationale: Well the depth certainly evaporated pretty quickly now didn’t it? I haven’t yet picked Toney before Round 3 in any of these mocks, but he has the dynamism and projected draft capital to be worth the selection among the top 20 rookies.
Kadarius Toney is rising in the https://t.co/JtvRe0BFSp Rookie Rankings ?
➡️ https://t.co/wNAYaKKXgX pic.twitter.com/wN4YSAzdTn
— RotoUnderworld (@rotounderworld) April 20, 2021
2.07 – Seth Williams, WR, Auburn
Analyst: Jaylen Glenn (@JayyyG_FF)
Rationale: Alpha SEC WR with a good size/speed combo that will be one of my favorite second round targets if he gets day 2 draft capital.
2.08 – Chuba Hubbard, RB, Oklahoma
Analyst: Taylor Williams (@tjwillz31)
Rationale: Is Chuba the JuJu Smith-Schuster of RBs getting overly dragged down by a disappointing junior season after an explosive sophomore year that illuminated his real upside?
2.09 – Trey Sermon, RB, Ohio State
Analyst: Andrew Quinn (@AQuinnff)
Rationale: Sermon has been slowly rising the past few weeks, and I’ll snatch him as the sixth RB off the board so far. Well worth the pick if he gets a good landing spot.
Trey Sermon had 638 rushing yards and 4 touchdowns in his last 4 games at Ohio State ? pic.twitter.com/4uqjXEYtea
— RotoUnderworld (@rotounderworld) April 15, 2021
2.10 – Dyami Brown, WR, North Carolina
Analyst: Cody Carpentier (@CarpentierNFL)
Rationale: Welcome to DYAMI!! As you all know, I love this value for Dyami Brown, and will keep my flag planted through this process, even though big media would tell you he had a disappointing pro day.
Which WR do you want on your dynasty team?
— Steve Smith (@stevenr_smith) April 7, 2021
2.11 – Michael Carter, RB, North Carolina
Analyst: Joshua Benjamin (@FantasyTopGun)
Rationale: Carter is the most overlooked back in this class. He boasts an 8.0 (97th-percentile) College YPC average, and more important, he recorded a 10.81 (98th-percentile) Agility Score, AKA The Secret Sauce!
2.12 – Pat Freiermuth, TE, Penn State
Analyst: Garrison Mindrup (@GarrisonMindrup)
Rationale: Can’t ask for a better pick at 2.12. TE2 at the end of the second round shouldn’t be a question
Round 2 Takeaways
Round 2 starts to show the impact of the pro day circuit. Oregon State running back Jermar Jefferson is absent from the top 24 for the first time. Jefferson crashed and burned at his April Fool’s Day event, weighing much lighter than anticipated at 206-pounds and clocking a pedestrian 4.65 (32nd-percentile) 40-yard Dash. His profile now includes unimpressive 14th-perecntile Burst and Agility Scores. Ohio State running back Trey Sermon, who flashed at the right time last season and tested well given his size, has replaced him in this round and could challenge for the RB4 spot depending what happens during the NFL Draft.
Another notable faller is Devonta Smith, who chose to not test, measure, or step foot on a scale. The Heisman Trophy winner is standing on his resume, which includes 37 receiving touchdowns in his last 25 collegiate games. However, concerns regarding his unknown athletic profile and recently released 166-pound weight have dropped him to a low point of our SF/TE mock draft process: No. 15 overall (or 2.03).
Like his draft stock, DeVonta Smith is falling in the https://t.co/JtvRe0BFSp Rookie Rankings ?
➡️ https://t.co/wNAYaKKXgX pic.twitter.com/LXv0xW21bw
— RotoUnderworld (@rotounderworld) April 27, 2021
Don’t panic, it’s not all doom and gloom. The strength of the class at the QB position is pushing plenty of upside into the second round of SuperFlex rookie drafts. Exciting wide receiver prospects Jaylen Waddle, Terrace Marshall, and Elijah Moore can all be drafted with an early-to-mid second. Kenny Gainwell did gain well to the tune of 12-pounds and continues to creep up into the mid-second round. Pat Freiermuth (great value at No. 24 in TE premium), Dyami Brown, and Michael Carter continue to be fixtures in the Pick No. 20 to 24 range.
3.01 – Tutu Atwell, WR, Louisville
Analyst: Akash Bhatia (@FantasyKash)
Rationale: While small, Atwell has strong age-adjusted production and is mocked fairly highly.
3.02 – Anthony Schwartz, WR, Auburn
Analyst: Will Barrett (@Will_Barrett1)
Rationale: Taking the world class sprinter with a 99th-percentile 40 time at the 3.02, great value.
3.03 – Jermar Jefferson, RB, Oregon State
Analyst: Steve Smith (@stevenr_smith)
Rationale: This pick was between pro day riser Elijah Mitchell and the falling Jefferson, who has fallen 13 spots since our last SF/TEP mock draft. I’ll take the risk and the value with him falling that far.
Jermar Jefferson is starting to fall in the https://t.co/JtvRe0BFSp Rookie Rankings, will he be drafted on Day 2 or 3?
➡️ https://t.co/wNAYaKKXgX pic.twitter.com/DB9WBSisPS
— RotoUnderworld (@rotounderworld) April 25, 2021
3.04 – Elijah Mitchell, RB, Louisiana
Analyst: Pedro Reyna (@petesake_)
Rationale: While many RBs disappointed at their pro days, Mitchell did not. He is a big riser after flashing 4.40 speed, 88th-percentile burst and 79th-percentile agility.
3.05 – Nico Collins, WR, Michigan
Analyst: Casey Gruarin (@casey_g14)
Rationale: One of the few players in this class who significantly improved their draft stock. His exceptional size and athleticism pairing are the quintessential combo that screams late round pick with massive upside.
What round will Nico Collins be drafted in? ? pic.twitter.com/vOWKX9Oqwx
— RotoUnderworld (@rotounderworld) April 25, 2021
3.06 – Tylan Wallace, WR, Oklahoma State
Analyst: Ray Marzarella (@rayraymarz)
Rationale: The Lynn Bowden comp for Amari Rodgers is appealing whether or not he ends up converting to RB. Though I also don’t hate Tylan Wallace‘s Mario Manningham comp and the Giants homer in me is telling me to make this pick.
3.07 – Kellen Mond, QB, Texas A&M
Analyst: Jaylen Glenn (@JayyyG_FF)
Rationale: I’ll take a shot on a Konami QB with a good chance of getting Day 2 draft capital.
Kellen Mond re-wrote the record books at Texas A&M. (by @SIRIUSXM)@TheKellenMond | @AggieFootball
?: 2021 #NFLDraft – 4/29 to 5/1 on NFLN/ESPN/ABC pic.twitter.com/4FOciFQ5d7
— NFL (@NFL) April 24, 2021
3.08 – Amon-Ra St. Brown, WR, USC
Analyst: Taylor Williams (@tjwillz31)
Rationale: With a freshman year 18.9 (92nd-percentile) Breakout Age, St. Brown has showed he can step in to a new situation and produce. I’ll always defer to production over athleticism for WRs with St. Brown falls following disappointing pro day workouts.
3.09 – Tamorrion Terry, WR, Florida State
Analyst: Andrew Quinn (@AQuinnff)
Rationale: Terry is my favorite WR available here, and with the right landing spot, he could get a chance to see some action as a rookie.
The Great Tamorrion Terry Debate ? pic.twitter.com/UFbKpWAF6T
— RotoUnderworld (@rotounderworld) April 24, 2021
3.10 – Kylin Hill, RB, Mississippi State
Analyst: Cody Carpentier (@CarpentierNFL)
Rationale: Hill is the end of my Tier-4 at running back. Not overly excited. His mock draft stock has plummeted since December, but his talent hasn’t changed!
Who do you like better in 2021?
? Kylin Hill – Mississippi State
? Trey Sermon – Ohio State pic.twitter.com/Jrc51dR4Jc— RotoUnderworld (@rotounderworld) April 23, 2021
3.11 – Hunter Long, TE, Boston College
Analyst: Joshua Benjamin (@FantasyTopGun)
Rationale: Hunter Long is 6-5 and 250-pounds with an 84-inch wingspan! He is natural pass catcher and does well as a blocker. Long can easily develop into a starting tight end.
Hunter Long is TE __ in this Draft Class? ? pic.twitter.com/zLTLINL9WA
— RotoUnderworld (@rotounderworld) April 24, 2021
3.12 – Mike Strachan, WR, Charleston
Analyst: Garrison Mindrup (@GarrisonMindrup)
Rationale: A big, tall receiver with good speed and massive upside.
Round 3 Takeaways
Heading into Round 3, our mock drafters are looking at selecting the QB6, RB8, WR11, or TE3. The high-end talent is evaporating quickly, but there are still many diamonds to unearth. Selections in this range will start to vary considerably between mocks as drafters choose prospects that they are high on. Saying that, there is still noteworthy movement to highlight. Former mid-second round picks Tylan Wallace and Tamorrion Terry continue to slide with each SF/TEP mock draft. Another notable omission from Round 3 is Florida QB Kyle Trask. Despite Trask’s projected Day 2 draft capital he falls to Round 5, which is likely due a lacks of athleticism (best comparable to a statue) that fantasy gamers covet in their QBs today.
? Updated the NFL Draft #BigBoard ?https://t.co/cKW0xvjFyg
Biggest Movers ?
Kellen Mond: +23 (QB 6)
Nico Collins: +10 (WR 13)Cade Johnson: -41 (WR 23)
Kyle Trask: -16 (QB 7) pic.twitter.com/mPRrKKhxC7— Cody Carpentier (@CarpentierNFL) April 25, 2021
On the flip side, Elijah Mitchell posted impressive numbers clocking a 4.40 (97th-percentile) 40-yard Dash at 201-pounds. A bit more svelte than expected, this still translates to a 107.3 (86th-percentile) Speed Score to go along with solid burst and agility. Mitchell is one of the bigger pro day RB risers at a time when many at the position have shown flaws.
At 6-5, 226-pounds, Mike Strachan is moving up NFL draft boards and in this mock. The strong small school producer closes out Round 3 after posting impressive metrics. Pro days have highlighted a lack of size at the WR position in this class and Mike has it. Strachan has been an afterthought to this point of our SF/TEP mocks going undrafted twice. Staying with the big bodied WR archetype, Michigan’s Nico Collins, a sought after 4-star recruit, also posted solid testing numbers. We’d be remiss to not mention that Hunter Long takes hold of the TE3 (No. 35 overall) spot. A Long supporter for months, this will surely put a smile on Cody Carpentier‘s face.
4.01 – Rhamondre Stevenson, RB, Oklahoma
Analyst: Akash Bhatia (@FantasyKash)
Rationale: At this point in the draft, just chasing upside. Rhamondre has the build for a bell-cow role, and was talented enough that Trey Sermon transferred to Ohio State.
4.02 – Amari Rodgers, WR, Clemson
Analyst: Will Barrett (@Will_Barrett1)
Rationale: Love taking the Senior Bowl standout here. Amari is built like a truck at 5-9, 212-pounds. Good upside pick here at the 4.02.
4.03 – Brevin Jordan, TE, Miami
Analyst: Steve Smith (@stevenr_smith)
Rationale: Jordan had an underwhelming pro day, which results in him sliding into the fourth round of this mock. He’s still projected to be drafted around pick No. 71 of the NFL Draft per our Big Board. Taking the value, it’s the theme of my mock draft this time around.
4.04 – Chris Evans, RB, Michigan
Analyst: Pedro Reyna (@petesake_)
Check out your Favorite Rookie Prospects at https://t.co/JtvRe0BFSp ? pic.twitter.com/8gUn7QCpJP
— RotoUnderworld (@rotounderworld) April 20, 2021
4.05 – Deon Jackson, RB, Duke
Analyst: Casey Gruarin (@casey_g14)
Rationale: 4.47 (87th-percentile) 40-yard Dash, 218-pounds, two 20-plus reception seasons, and… a career 4.0 (4th-percentile) College YPC average. That says he can’t avoid tackles, but a landing spot with a good offensive line can rectify this problem, making him interesting.
Deon Jackson rushed for 600+ yards in 3 of 4 seasons at Duke ? pic.twitter.com/Z8cNoPc6mx
— RotoUnderworld (@rotounderworld) April 19, 2021
4.06 – D’Wayne Eskridge, WR, Western Michigan
Analyst: Ray Marzarella (@rayraymarz)
Rationale: 4.47 (87th-percentile) 40-yard Dash, 218-pounds, two 20-plus reception seasons, and… a career 4.0 (4th-percentile) College YPC average. That says he can’t avoid tackles, but a landing spot with a good offensive line can rectify this problem, making him interesting.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eJDm4zsDfCo
4.07 – Shi Smith, WR, South Carolina
Analyst: Jaylen Glenn (@JayyyG_FF)
Rationale: Slightly built WR with good athleticism and playmaking ability.
Shi Smith all-purpose yards at South Carolina ?
2017: 34 touches, 485 yards
2018: 46 touches, 735 yards
2019: 58 touches, 760 yards
2020: 66 touches, 686 yards pic.twitter.com/RyPFth89ae— RotoUnderworld (@rotounderworld) March 8, 2021
4.08 – Khalil Herbert, RB, Virginia Tech
Analyst: Taylor Williams (@tjwillz31)
Rationale: Herbert has feature back size and a history of efficient rushing. His last season saw a bump in Target Share that gives hope for bellcow potential at the next level.
4.09 – Jaret Patterson, RB, Buffalo
Analyst: Andrew Quinn (@AQuinnff)
Rationale: Shooting for upside in the fourth round, Patterson is an undersized back but has a great College YPC average and College Dominator Rating. Plus, I’m pretty sure he scored seven TDs in a game this past CFB season…only studs do that sh*t!!
4.10 – Simi Fehoko, WR, Stanford
Analyst: Cody Carpentier (@CarpentierNFL)
Rationale: He is climbing draft boards quickly. Best Comparable to Alshon Jeffery, Michael Pittman and Kenny Golladay. I love this value in Round 4.
Who is the Most Underrated player in the 2021 NFL Draft? ? pic.twitter.com/UpCzTEj04C
— RotoUnderworld (@rotounderworld) April 22, 2021
4.11 – Javian Hawkins, RB, Louisville
Analyst: Joshua Benjamin (@FantasyTopGun)
Rationale: Trying to catch lightning in a fourth-round pick-shaped bottle is tough, unless it’s Javian Hawkins. Logging 1,500-plus rushing yards in his breakout sophomore season has me intrigued.
4.12 – Kenny Yeboah, TE, Ole Miss
Analyst: Garrison Mindrup (@GarrisonMindrup)
Rationale: Athletic TE with YAC ability.
Kenny Yeboah averaged 19.4 yards per reception in 2020 ⚡ pic.twitter.com/T1ffldHPbl
— RotoUnderworld (@rotounderworld) March 18, 2021
Round 4 Takeaways
There are many ways to describe the picks made in Round 4. Dart throws and “get your guy” come to mind. In this case, several of our mock drafters have opted to take the late round drafting advice of The Podfather. Get yourself an athlete! With all but two sub-200-pound RBs falling off the draft board in this mock (Hawkins and Patterson), let me introduce you to some athletes.
Michigan rusher Chris Evans measured in at 5-11, 211-pounds, posting a 132.4 (94th-percentile) Burst Score and a 10.99 (92nd-percentile) Agility Score. He’s Best Comparable to Damien Harris. Duke RB Deon Jackson also posted some eye-popping numbers. At 5-11, 218-pounds, he ran a blistering 4.47 (87th-percentile) 40-yard Dash, which is good for a 90th-percentile Speed Score. He also has 71st-percentile burst. Moving over to wide receiver, Simi Fehoko measured in at 6-4, 222-pounds and ran a 4.49 (70th-percentile) 40-yard Dash. Stanford’s Fehoko has 72nd-percentile agility and a 76th-percentile Catch Radius. He’s best comparable to Alshon Jeffery.
Simi Fehoko and Connor Wedington – Stanford Pro Day – Undercovered Prospects https://t.co/C2piQel8lZ pic.twitter.com/bPMKSLrVJT
— Cody Carpentier (@CarpentierNFL) March 27, 2021
The completely unbiased SF/TEP premium value pick of the round has to be Brevin Jordan at the 4.03. Solid drafting right there. The Miami product put up average numbers at his pro day that disappointed even himself. However, this prospect was in the TE2 conversation a month ago in what is regarded as a strong tight end class. Jordan broke out at age 18.1 (99th-percentile) and posted a 31.5-percent (90th-percentile) College Dominator Rating. This makes him a worthwhile investment in a position that is often a fantasy football wasteland.
5.01 – Trey Ragas, RB, Louisville
Analyst: Akash Bhatia (@FantasyKash)
Trey Ragas turns 25 years old during Week 6 of 2021 ? pic.twitter.com/nDyiCVStib
— RotoUnderworld (@rotounderworld) April 28, 2021
5.02 – Cade Johnson, WR, South Dakota State
Analyst: Will Barrett (@Will_Barrett1)
Rationale: Johnson is a fun player with an 18.4 (88th-percentile) College YPR average, 44.7-percent (89th-percentile) College Dominator Rating, a Best Comparable Player of Diontae Johnson, and two college seasons with more than 1,200 receiving yards.
Cade Johnson finished his career at SDSU with 30 total touchdowns and a Senior Bowl Invite ? pic.twitter.com/ap2eTlCclJ
— RotoUnderworld (@rotounderworld) April 10, 2021
5.03 – Kyle Trask, QB, Florida
Analyst: Steve Smith (@stevenr_smith)
Rationale: QBs hold value in SuperFlex leagues. Nabbing Trask, who could received second round draft capital in the fifth here, is a worthwhile investment.
5.04 – Ihmir Smith-Marsette, WR, Iowa
Analyst: Pedro Reyna (@petesake_)
Ihmir Smith-Masette had 3,409 all-purpose yards and 20 touchdowns in 4 seasons at Iowa ⚡ pic.twitter.com/clsmorN7dO
— RotoUnderworld (@rotounderworld) March 14, 2021
5.05 – Noah Gray, TE, Duke
Analyst: Casey Gruarin (@casey_g14)
Rationale: Back to back Duke boys here. Gray is upper-percentile across the board for athleticism and has a 72-percentile Breakout Age, making him interesting here in a TE Premium format.
5.06 – Sage Surratt, WR, Wake Forest
Analyst: Ray Marzarella (@rayraymarz)
Rationale :Yes he has a suboptimal college production profile (despite his 90th-percentile College Dominator Rating), has a questionable athletic profile, opted out of 2020 and didn’t separate himself at the Senior Bowl. But he does have alpha size at 6-3 and 215-pounds, broke out in his first college season, has a tiny bit of punt returning experience and a high Breakout Rating that will surely rise if he sneaks into the back end of Day 2 of the NFL Draft.
Sage Surratt had 50+ receiving yards in 13 of 19 games at Wake Forest? pic.twitter.com/DHlR8M4y5S
— RotoUnderworld (@rotounderworld) March 19, 2021
5.07 – Jaelon Darden, WR, North Texas
Analyst: Jaylen Glenn (@JayyyG_FF)
Rationale: Athletic slot WR who can contribute in the return game as well.
5.08 – Isaiah McKoy, WR, Kent State
Analyst: Taylor Williams (@tjwillz31)
Rationale: Deep into flier territory, I’m taking a stab at a guy that was massively productive (76th-percentile College Dominator) at a young age (96th-percentile Breakout Age) despite sub-par athleticism, evidence that he has a natural feel for the position
5.09 – Davis Mills, QB, Stanford
Analyst: Andrew Quinn (@AQuinnff)
Rationale: Another QB who should see Day 2 draft capital. Happy to end the SF/TE draft with a rookie QB.
Davis Mills threw for 250+ yards in 8 of 11 games he started ? pic.twitter.com/1m4yuuUIK6
— RotoUnderworld (@rotounderworld) April 4, 2021
5.10 – Jamie Newman, QB, Georgia
Analyst: Cody Carpentier (@CarpentierNFL)
Rationale: All the upside in the fifth round if he goes in the first two days of the NFL Draft. Newman would be in first round conversations if he didn’t opt out in 2020.
5.11 – Jalen Camp, WR, Georgia Tech
Analyst: Joshua Benjamin (@FantasyTopGun)
Rationale: At 6-2 and 226-pounds, Camp is an exciting dart throw! He has upper-percentile Burst with an upper-percentile Speed Score and Catch Radius. Give him a pass on the late Breakout Age since he was doomed playing in his college system.
5.12 – Sam Ehlinger, QB, Texas
Analyst: Garrison Mindrup (@GarrisonMindrup)
Rationale: Can’t finish the draft without taking a QB and Ehlinger was a stud in high school. Let’s hope he finds his place in the league.
Round 5 Takeaways
Round 5 is dominated by wide receiver picks but brings a late quarterback run. This brings the total to 10 QBs selected in this mock. In SuperFlex formats, quarterbacks are hot commodities, so adding a signal caller to the taxi squad late in the draft is never a bad idea. Should any of these QB prospects receive decent draft capital or land in the right situation, these late round picks will accrue value. This is also a position that retains value well in the SF/2QB format. A great example of this is Sam Darnold. To date, he has been a huge let down in actual and fantasy football. He is currently ranked at QB30 in PlayerProfiler’s dynasty rankings. In spite of this, he is still fetching second-round rookie pick value via trade.
Conclusion
This concludes our pre-NFL Draft SF/TE mock draft schedule. A special thanks to the members of the Underworld and Friends that participated in this one. Rest assured that we’ll get right back to mock drafting immediately following the NFL Draft weekend. Without a doubt, it will be interesting to see the impact that draft capital and landing spots have on rookie draft selection. Comparing the results of this mock and upcoming mocks will be a useful tool to gauge player movement and identify value. Stay tuned!