2025 Fantasy Football 5-Round Standard League Mock Draft

During the first five rounds of a fantasy football draft, the mission is simple: Don't screw it up.

This is when you'll be assembling the core of your roster. You'll have chances later to snag favorite sleepers and impress your league mates with your knowledge of the deep end of the player pool, but early on, you're looking for as many hits as you can find.

With the 2025 NFL season fast approaching, it's a perfect time to walk through the first five rounds of a simulated mock and then reflect on our favorite values and what we see as the biggest reaches.

5-Round Mock Draft

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Round 1

1. Ja'Marr Chase, WR, CIN
2. Bijan Robinson, RB, ATL
3. Saquon Barkley, RB, PHI
4. Jahmyr Gibbs, RB, DET
5. Justin Jefferson, WR, MIN
6. CeeDee Lamb, WR, DAL
7. Derrick Henry, RB, BAL
8. Puka Nacua, WR, LAR
9. Amon-Ra St. Brown, WR, DET
10. Brian Thomas Jr., WR, JAX
11. Nico Collins, WR, HOU
12. Malik Nabers, WR, NYG

Round 2

1. Ashton Jeanty, RB, LV
2. Christian McCaffrey, RB, SF
3. Jonathan Taylor, RB, IND
4. Brock Bowers, TE, LV
5. De'Von Achane, RB, MIA
6. George Kittle, TE, SF
7. Chase Brown, RB, CIN
8. Drake London, WR, ATL
9. A.J. Brown, WR, PHI
10. Josh Jacobs, RB, GB
11. Kyren Williams, RB, LAR
12. Bucky Irving, RB, TB

Round 3

1. Josh Allen, QB, BUF
2. Ladd McConkey, WR, LAC
3. Lamar Jackson, QB, BAL
4. Tee Higgins, WR, CIN
5. Mike Evans, WR, TB
6. Omarion Hampton, RB, LAC
7. Jayden Daniels, QB, WAS
8. Trey McBride, TE, ARI
9. Jaxon Smith-Njigba, WR, SEA
10. Tyreek Hill, WR, MIA
11. James Cook, RB, BUF
12. Davante Adams, WR, LAR

Round 4

1. Jalen Hurts, QB, PHI
2. Garrett Wilson, WR, NYJ
3. Joe Burrow, QB, CIN
4. Breece Hall, RB, NYJ
5. Terry McLaurin, WR, WAS
6. Marvin Harrison Jr., WR, ARI
7. Courtland Sutton, WR, DEN
8. Kenneth Walker III, RB, SEA
9. D'Andre Swift, RB, CHI
10. DK Metcalf, WR, PIT
11. Jameson Williams, WR, DET
12. Alvin Kamara, RB, NO

Round 5

1. DJ Moore, WR, CHI
2. Travis Hunter, WR, JAX
3. Xavier Worthy, WR, KC
4. George Pickens, WR, DAL
5. Chuba Hubbard, RB, CAR
6. Tetairoa McMillan, WR, CAR
7. Calvin Ridley, WR, TEN
8. Rashee Rice, WR, KC
9. James Conner, RB, ARI
10. Tony Pollard, RB, TEN
11. Zay Flowers, WR, BAL
12. TreVeyon Henderson, RB, NE

Best Values

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Trey McBride at No. 32

While there weren't any doorbusting bargains in this mock draft, getting McBride in the middle of the third round—as the third tight end taken—should be a good get.

Arizona didn't change much with its offense this offseason, meaning it figures to be just as reliant on McBride as it was a year ago. If he's as productive as last season (111 receptions for 1,146 yards) and has a little better scoring luck (two touchdowns), he'll be a draft steal if he's picked beyond the top of the third round.

TreVeyon Henderson at No. 60

Henderson's hype train gained as much momentum this preseason as any. Yet, this mock didn't really reflect the buzz. He made it to the 60th overall pick, or about 14 selections back from his normal spot.

While it's important to note the unlikelihood of him lasting as long in your actual draft, you should pounce on the value if he somehow does. He's the most explosive player in the Patriots' backfield (if not their offense overall), and New England figures to lean on his electric playmaking early and often.

Biggest Reaches

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Puka Nacua at No. 8

While Nacua might rank near this spot for some, his average draft position usually puts him at the one-two turn (No. 13 overall). Here, though, he was firmly a first-rounder, which glosses over some of the risks around him.

The biggest worry is that his quarterback, Matthew Stafford, is 37 years old and bothered by a pack problem that could persist throughout the season. There's also the uncertain impact of newcomer Davante Adams, plus the fact Nakua, who plays as physical as any receiver right now, missed five games this past season with a PCL injury.

George Kittle at No. 18

While Kittle has enough upside to potentially pay off this investment, it's basically paying for his ceiling without getting any buffer for his basement. This was the most aggressive pick in the mock, more than 20 spots higher than he typically goes.

There might be lots to like about his talent and opportunity (San Francisco's receiving room is riddled with injuries), the 49ers don't always involve him as often as you'd like, leading to some unpredictable ebbs and flows in his production. He is coming off back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons, but he averaged 770 yards in the three campaigns prior.