It’s never a good idea to go into your fantasy football draft blind, as you'll want to get a sense of where some of the top NFL stars are going. That's why getting in a few fantasy football mock drafts is a must.
Below, we break down every pick in a recent 10-team fantasy football mock draft for 2025, including pick-by-pick analysis to set the stage for your draft.
The scoring system of your league, whether it’s PPR, TE premium, or IDP, should determine your draft strategy. That said, you're always looking for the players who bring more steak than sizzle, like Steelers WR DK Metcalf, with his big play ability.
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10-team fantasy football mock draft created via the FantasyPros Draft Wizard
Pick 1.05 – Ravens RB Derrick Henry
Derrick Henry is an ageless wonder that's like a warm cup of apple cider on a crisp fall morning; he makes you feel cozy and comfortable.
We’re still waiting for the future Hall of Famer's decline, but there’s no sign of it, as last year, the man they call King Henry led the league with 16 rushing TDs and was second with 1,921 rushing yards.
Baltimore will continue to be a run-centric team and shouldn’t stray far from its 53.55% run/play rate, which was second highest in the NFL. Henry should get all the early-down and goal-line carries, which are highly coveted in standard scoring.
Pick 2.05 – 49ers TE George Kittle
What makes George Kittle a great choice is that, unlike some of the other highly-ranked tight ends who gained their points mainly via volume; Kittle did it via yardage. He finished as TE1 in standard scoring thanks to his second straight season with over 1,000 receiving yards and 8 TDs.
In this format, you want a tight end who can stretch the field. Kittle averaged 3.10 yards per route run and 0.66 fantasy points per route according to PlayerProfiler, leading all tight ends.
He was crucial to 49ers QB Brock Purdy last season when San Francisco dealt with numerous offensive injuries, including RB Christian McCaffrey coming off Achilles and knee injuries, and WR Brandon Aiyuk coming off an ACL tear.
That could happen again in 2025 with WR Deebo Samuel gone and questions surrounding McCaffrey and Aiyuk’s health. The Niners' newfangled roster could make Kittle a top option once more.
Pick 3.05 – Buccaneers WR Mike Evans
Let’s continue our run of comfortable and reliable fantasy players with Mike Evans, who's already stamped his ticket to Canton and continues to build his resume.
Evans has accomplished something Jerry Rice and Randy Moss have not: He's the only player to record over 1,000 receiving yards in each of his first 11 seasons. He gets the ball where it counts: the red zone. In five of his last six seasons, he’s had over 30% of the team’s red zone target share, including three seasons of over 40%.
You love to see those touchdown notifications on your phone, and Evans should give you enough to justify his draft position. With WR Jalen McMillan sidelined for half the season, and Chris Godwin recovering from a broken ankle, Evans' role is incredibly secury.
Pick 4.06 – Steelers WR DK Metcalf
With options like WR Calvin Austin III — who has only 53 total catches in two seasons — and WR Robert Woods hitting the twilight of his career, there’s a chance that newly acquired DK Metcalf could dominate the target share in Pittsburgh.
He’s one of the league’s best on vertical routes, as he led the NFL in deep targets last year (33), and was one of only two players to see over 100 targets while averaging over 15 yards per catch.
Metcalf and his new QB Aaron Rodgers could form a highly productive connection, and help Metcalf get back to 1,000 receiving yards after coming up just 8 yards short last season.
Pick 5.05 – Chargers RB Omarion Hampton
Raiders RB Ashton Jeanty drew most of the attention in the 2025 draft's rookie running back class, but Chargers rookie RB Omarion Hampton is another potential three-down back who should be on your radar.
He has all the traits you want in a feature back: Explosive off the line, excellent footwork, and the power to gain yards after contact. His 5.9 yards per carry at North Carolina last season ranked fifth among running backs with 200 or more carries.
As of now, Hampton is listed behind RB Najee Harris on the Chargers' depth chart, and this could mean a possible split backfield. However, don't be surprised if Hampton emerges as the primary back as the season progresses.
Pick 6.06 – Titans WR Calvin Ridley
When you’re in a 10-team league, you can still get top-tier players this far down the board. Titans WR Calvin Ridley has an easy path to separate himself from the pack in a passing offense that will desperately need speed and consistency.
One of the many problems with Tennessee last year was its inability to reach the red zone, as their 2.6 trips inside the 20 per game was the third-fewest in the league. That might change this year with No. 1 overall pick QB Cam Ward, who led college football in adjusted yards per pass attempt (10.52) and was second in passing yards (4,313).
Ridley has been able to do well with below-average quarterbacks like Ryan Tannehill and Will Levis, and last season, his 15.9 yards per catch ranked 10th, despite only having 1.89 yards per route run.
7.05 – Commanders RB Brian Robinson Jr.
Brian Robinson is a great fit for this scoring format; he’s an early-down back who gets the bulk of red-zone carries. His 42 carries inside the red zone ranked tenth in the league last year, resulting in 7 touchdowns.
It’s excellent value to get a player with six top-13 weekly finishes this late in the draft. Do not expect a drop off because the Commanders didn’t make a major upgrade at the position, but do watch out for rookie RB Jacory Crosky-Merritt, who has turned heads in the preseason.
(Note: If you grab B-Rob, be prepared for him to be running somewhere other than Washington.)
8.06 – Jaguars WR/CB Travis Hunter
Travis Hunter is the Swiss Army knife of fantasy because he’ll be playing both offense and defense, listed as both a cornerback and a wide receiver in fantasy formats, making him valuable in IDP leagues, as he can get both offensive and defensive points.
Hunter's is speed and footwork could make him a fantasy stud. He’s not a pure deep threat at 2.41 yards per route run in college last year, but he’s dynamic when he has the ball, averaging 4.3 yards after the catch and 12.9 yards per reception last season in college.
WR Brian Thomas Jr. is the top receiving option in this offense, but Hunter should still be a valuable piece.
Pick 9.05 – Giants RB Cam Skattebo
New York could have concerns after RB Tyrone Tracy’s inconsistent rookie year, especially considering how often he coughed up the ball (5), so don’t be surprised if rookie Cam Skattebo eventually takes over this backfield.
At Arizona State, Skattebo was tough to bring down, averaging 3.91 yards after contact. He wasn’t just a power back; according to PFF, his 30.8% breakaway percentage shows his ability to rip off runs of 15 or more yards.
Pick 10.06 – Bears WR Rome Odunze
This pick is expecting that Bears head coach Ben Johnson can unlock the high-floor potential of this Bears offense.
There wasn’t much that appealed about Odunze’s season last year, as he finished as WR56. But the Bears got younger, adding WR Luther Burden III and TE Colston Loveland while letting WR Keenan Allen walk.
These receivers could help open things up for Odunze and give him better matchups.
Pick 11.05 – Cowboys QB Dak Prescott
With questions surrounding the Cowboys' backfield, we might be looking at an offense that's all Dak Prescott, all the time.
Dallas has major issues at running back with mostly guys who should be in the CFL, like RB Javonte Williams (who could never win the feature role in Denver) and RB Miles Sanders (who was the backup in Carolina the last two years).
In the last three seasons in which the Mississippi State product has played at least 16 games, he’s thrown for 4,000 yards and has finished in the top seven in fantasy points amongst quarterbacks. If he remains healthy, there's a high ceiling for Prescott’s fantasy value.
Oh, there's more good news for Dak truthers: The Cowboys improved their pass-catching corps by trading for WR George Pickens to pair with WR CeeDee Lamb.
Pick 12.06 – Colts TE Tyler Warren
No one would wish the Colts quarterback situation on their worst enemy. Daniel Jones will look to start fresh, as he won the job over Anthony Richardson Sr., who has been inconsistent as a passer with just a 50.6% completion rate in two NFL seasons.
However, the rookie out of Penn State could be this year’s breakout first-year tight end, following the recent trend set by studs like Brock Bowers and Sam LaPorta. He has the size, at 6'6" and 260 pounds, yet moves like a gazelle.
That’s how he’s able to make big plays, as witnessed by his 7.0 yards average after the catch last season at Penn State.
Pick 13.05 – Vikings D/ST
Movies and TV shows are getting reboots, so why not NFL defenses? The Vikes indeed rebooted their defense, and if it all works out as planned, it could be reminiscent of the 1970s-era Purple People Eaters.
Minnesota boasted one of the toughest pass-rush units in the league, leading the NFL in blitz rate (38.9%), and ranking second in quarterback pressures (180), third in QB knockdowns (69), and fourth in sacks (49). You could argue the semi-rebooted secondary is even better than a 2024 unit that led the league with 16 interceptions.
This is a defense with top-five weekly potential, and you know how much it irritates your opponent when they lose because of the defense.
Pick 14.06 – Broncos K Will Lutz
When drafting a kicker, you want one on a strong offense. The Broncos ranked tenth in points per game last year, and with QB Bo Nix having a full season under his belt, they could be even better.
Lutz was an integral part of the offense, producing five top-seven finishes, including three inside the top two. Playing half his games in Denver’s thin air also means more long field goal opportunities to tack on extra points.
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