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Alright, so I jumped into a 2024 NFL fantasy mock draft today. It was a 12-team PPR league, nothing too crazy, just wanted to get a feel for where players are going.
First thing I did was check out some rankings. You know, gotta have a general idea, right? I used a combination of a few different sites, just eyeballing them, nothing too scientific.
The Draft Begins!
I had the 5th pick, which I kinda liked. Not too early, not too late. Here’s how the first few rounds went down for me:
- Round 1: Boom! Got Justin Jefferson. Felt pretty good about that. Wide receiver was a priority for me.
- Round 2: There was a run on running backs, I grabed Tony Pollard. I needed a solid RB1.
- Round 3: Hmmm… Quarterbacks started flying off the board. I decided to grab Mark Andrews, not a bad select.
My thinking here was simple: grab at two best positions at first.
Mid-Rounds Madness
The middle rounds were a total blur. It’s all about finding value and filling out your roster. I focused on:
- Grabbing a second running back: Snagged Rachaad White. Hoping he has a good year.
- Adding some wide receiver depth: Picked up Christian Kirk and Zay Flowers.
- Finding a quarterback: Wait. . . Quarterbacks are all gone, so, I got Geno Smith in round 9.
Honestly, I was just trying to make sure I had a starter at every position and a few decent backups. No real strategy here, just reacting to what other people were doing.
Late-Round Fliers
The last few rounds are all about taking chances. Who’s gonna be this year’s surprise breakout player? I went with:
- A couple of rookie running backs: You never know, one of them might hit it big.
- A tight end with some upside: Hoping he gets more targets this year.
- And of course, a kicker and a defense: Gotta fill out the roster, right?
The Final Result
So, how did my team look? I felt it good. Had some strong starters, some decent depth, and a few lottery tickets.
I was happy with the core of my team.
Overall, it was a fun experience. Mock drafts are a great way to get ready for the real thing, even if you’re just winging it like I was. You learn something new every time, and it gets you hyped for the season!