Okay, let’s talk about this NFL football mock draft thing I did. It was a bit of a rabbit hole, but a fun one. I started by looking at what some of the big-name analysts were saying.
Guys like Mel Kiper Jr. and Field Yates, you know? They were throwing out their predictions for the first couple of days of the draft, so I figured that was a good starting point. I also checked some articles about potential top picks for the 2024 NFL draft. They gave me some ideas for my first round.
- I spent a good chunk of time watching videos and looking at data. I really tried to get a feel for these players and where they might land.
- Then, I started thinking about fantasy football. Yeah, I know, it’s a whole different ball game, but it got me thinking about strategy and team needs. I even looked at some tips for 12-team leagues. Those top three picks – Christian McCaffrey, CeeDee Lamb, and Tyreek Hill – they’re pretty much locked in everywhere.
- Next, I stumbled upon this thing called the “Mockout Sim Engine.” Sounds fancy, right? They claim it’s the most realistic simulator out there, going through all seven rounds of the draft. It even has this advanced trade logic that takes into account team tendencies and all that jazz.
- And because I was on a roll, I compared rankings from four different analysts – Mel Kiper Jr., Jordan Reid, Matt Miller, and Field Yates. It was interesting to see how their evaluations differed. Some players were unanimously number one in their positions.
Finally, I got to wondering about the number of first-round prospects in the next draft class. You’d think it’s 32 since there will be 32 selections in Round 1, right? Well, I ended up spending more time than I planned on researching the 2025 NFL draft class, but I learned a lot.
So, that’s how I went about putting together my NFL football mock draft. It was a mix of research, analysis, and a bit of fantasy football strategy thrown in for good measure. I hope it all made sense!
Hope this was helpful and you enjoyed it! I had a lot of fun making it and I look forward to doing more in the future. It’s always interesting to see how these things play out in the real world. Stay tuned for more!