Fantasy Football 2024: 5-Round Standard League Mock Draft

Every fantasy football mock draft provides some type of information.

That's what makes it such a valuable tool and one you should be taking full advantage of before the 2024 NFL season kicks off.

Whether you're experimenting with lineup strategies, pinpointing draft positions or simply tuning up your selection skills, you should be learning something from every mock draft you do. We'll do the same here by laying out a five-round, standard-league mock draft made with FantasyPros' mock draft simulator and providing round-by-round analysis.

Round 1

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MIAMI GARDENS, FL - JANUARY 07: Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill (10) runs to do a flip after his touchdown in the first half during the game between the Buffalo Bills and the Miami Dolphins on Sunday, January 7, 2024 at Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, Fla. (Photo by Peter Joneleit/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

1. Christian McCaffrey, RB, SF

2. CeeDee Lamb, WR, DAL

3. Breece Hall, RB, NYJ

4. Tyreek Hill, WR, MIA

5. Ja'Marr Chase, WR, CIN

6. Bijan Robinson, RB, ATL

7. Justin Jefferson, WR, MIN

8. Amon-Ra St. Brown, WR, DET

9. A.J. Brown, WR, PHI

10. Saquon Barkley, RB, PHI

There are no major surprises here, as there shouldn't be in the opening round. This is your best chance at nabbing an elite, so you're looking for the best blend of safety and upside.

When looking for the best values here, Hill and Robinson stand out as logical choices.

Hill's first two seasons in Miami have both produced exactly 119 receptions, plus more than 1,700 receiving yards. He might be the safest player in fantasy not named McCaffrey. Robinson, meanwhile, tallied 1,463 scrimmage yards and eight scores as a rookie, and he should be boosted by Atlanta's offseason changes in playcallers and quarterbacks.

Round 2

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DENVER, COLORADO - AUGUST 25: Marvin Harrison Jr. #18 of the Arizona Cardinals warms up before the preseason game against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High on August 25, 2024 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images)

11. Jonathan Taylor, RB, IND

12. Garrett Wilson, WR, NYJ

13. Jahmyr Gibbs, RB, DET

14. Marvin Harrison Jr., WR, ARI

15. Derrick Henry, RB, BAL

16. Deebo Samuel Sr., WR, SF

17. Puka Nacua, WR, LAR

18. Isiah Pacheco, RB, KC

19. Kyren Williams, RB, LAR

20. Davante Adams, WR, LV

Harrison might be a rookie, yet he already feels like a star.

He is one of the best receiver prospects to come through the draft in years, and he could be poised for fantasy greatness immediately. Kyler Murray needs a go-to receiver, and Harrison is better equipped for the job than anyone on the roster.

Adams meanwhile, may not hold quite as much value in standard leagues than those who award bonuses for receptions, but he's still a safe bet for triple-digit receptions and four-digit receiving yards. His quarterback situation admittedly isn't great, but if the Raiders start the season slow, he might be a candidate for a midseason relocation.

Round 3

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KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - AUGUST 17: Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs throws a first quarter pass during preseason game action against the Detroit Lions at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on August 17, 2024 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by David Eulitt/Getty Images)

21. Josh Allen, QB, BUF

22. Jalen Hurts, QB, PHI

23. Brandon Aiyuk, WR, SF

24. Travis Etienne Jr., RB, JAX

25. Mike Evans, WR, TB

26. Josh Jacobs, RB, GB

27. Patrick Mahomes, QB, KC

28. De'Von Achane, RB, MIA

29. Drake London, WR, ATL

30. James Cook, RB, BUF

It's always worth tracking where the first quarterback—almost always Allen—lands and how long it takes before the position is addressed again.

Here, Allen led off the third round with Hurts right on his heels. Then, Mahomes went a handful of picks later.

If you're in the market for a high-end quarterback, these are the draft prices you should probably expect to pay. Allen and Hurts get slight bumps for their ball-carrying abilities, but remember, Mahomes has a pair of 5,000-yard seasons in his back pocket (and he threw 91 combined touchdowns in those campaigns).

Round 4

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SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - AUGUST 24: Wide receiver DK Metcalf #14 of the Seattle Seahawks celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Cleveland Browns during an NFL preseason game at Lumen Field on August 24, 2024 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Rio Giancarlo/Getty Images)

31. Rachaad White, RB, TB

32. Nico Collins, WR, HOU

33. Chris Olave, WR, NO

34. DK Metcalf, WR, SEA

35. Sam LaPorta, TE, DET

36. Jaylen Waddle, WR, MIA

37. Travis Kelce, TE, KC

38. Lamar Jackson, QB, BAL

39. Malik Nabers, WR, NYG

40. Cooper Kupp, WR, LAR

This is a touch earlier than Metcalf usually goes, but that feels like more of a course correction than a reach. He was WR15 in standard leagues last season. He went as the 34th pick and WR17 here, but on average he's at pick No. 40 and WR18.

The discount doesn't make a lot of sense. You're essentially paying a good price for his floor without needing to account for his upside. He could command as many targets as ever, since Tyler Lockett isn't getting younger and Jaxon Smith-Njigba might not be ready to soar quite yet. Plus, new play-caller Ryan Grubb should dial up a better pace and more passing.

Elsewhere, both Jackson and Kupp stand out as values. Jackson is dynamic of a ball-carrier as you'll find at quarterback, and he's coming off one of the best passing seasons of his career (personal-bests in passing yards and completion percentage with 24 touchdowns against seven interceptions). A healthy Kupp, meanwhile, has been a monster producer before—with the same quarterback (Matthew Stafford) and coach (Sean McVay).

Round 5

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CHICAGO, IN - AUGUST 17: DJ Moore #2 of the Chicago Bears runs a route during the first quarter of an NFL preseason football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, at Soldier Field on August 17, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Todd Rosenberg/Getty Images)

41. DJ Moore, WR, CHI

42. David Montgomery, RB, DET

43. George Pickens, WR, PIT

44. Stefon Diggs, WR, HOU

45. Kenneth Walker III, RB, SEA

46. Joe Mixon, RB, HOU

47. Tank Dell, WR, HOU

48. Michael Pittman Jr, WR, IND

49. Amari Cooper, WR, CLE

50. Alvin Kamara, RB, NO

This is sort of the wait-and-see round. Just about everyone on the board has some questions to answer.

How will the additions of Keenan Allen, Rome Odunze and D'Andre Swift impact Moore's usage? Will Montgomery lose more field time to Jahmyr Gibbs? How does Pickens look after Pittsburgh's changes at quarterback and Diontae Johnson's departure? Where do Diggs, Mixon and Dell land on Houston's pecking order?

Does Walker cede more opportunities to Zach Charbonnet? Does Pittman see as many targets after Indy spent a second-round pick on Adonai Mitchell? Can Cooper find better chemistry with Deshaun Watson? Could the Saints dial back Kamara's role?

Stay tuned on everyone in this round.