Combined 2020-2021 Superflex Rookie Mock Draft
We know the hype (and cost) of 2020 rookie picks, but the 2021 class is also projected to be strong. Its picks may present an affordable alternative to expensive 2020 first-rounders.
Eight members of the DLF Devy team got together for a two-round rookie draft combining the 2020 and 2021 draft classes to help dynasty owners see the extent to which 2021 picks represent an alternative value play.
The DLF team members making the picks (be sure to give them a follow) are:
- Ray Garvin (@RayGQue)
- Kyle Holden (@KyleHoldenFF)
- Rob Willette (@RobWillette24)
- Dwight Peebles (@FFPeeblesChamp)
- Joseph Nammour (@jnammour24)
- Ryan McDowell (@RyanMc23)
- Frank Gruber (@threedownhack)
- Austin DeWitt (@DeWitt_Dynasty)
The draft assumes 12 teams, superflex, and 1.0 PPR scoring for all positions. Here is round one.
Round One
1.01. Trevor Lawrence, QB Clemson (Ray)
Regarded as one of the best college quarterback prospects since Andrew Luck, this is probably the easiest decision in devy superflex formats. Yes, the wait until 2021 isn’t ideal. However, a kid as talented as Lawrence is more than worth the wait. While touting anybody as “can’t miss” is a proclamation that has the potential to backfire in a Ryan Leaf type way, I’m confident that this kid is as can’t miss as it gets. He will dominate the ACC and CFB for the next two seasons before being selected number one overall in the 2021 NFL Draft.
1.02. D’Andre Swift, RB Georgia (Kyle)
Once I saw Lawrence go off the board, my decision at 1.02 was pretty easy. Swift has such a well-balanced profile. He was an elite recruit and has feature back size to go along with power, speed, quickness, and agility. He simply checks all the boxes. The fact he earned playing time as a freshman alongside Nick Chubb and Sony Michel is another great sign. I’m expecting him to tear it up this season.
1.03. Travis Etienne, RB Clemson (Rob)
Much has been made of Etienne’s receiving ability – or, more specifically – his lack thereof this fall. It is warranted criticism; without contributing in the passing game Etienne’s ceiling would be very limited and would limit his snap count at the NFL level. With his absolutely elite burst and flair for the big play, however, I am taking the plunge and banking on Etienne becoming at least an adequate pass catcher. The skills as a pure runner are too immense to let him slide.
1.04. Jerry Jeudy, WR Alabama (Dwight)
It was a no-brainer for me to take my top offensive skill player in the 2020 class at the number four slot. Jeudy draws Odell Beckham Jr. comparisons and the tape shows why – he creates separation in so many ways already and he has a litany of moves and tremendous footwork that gets him open. Plus, he has tremendous hands and deceptive speed that can get him even more separation. I will take Jeudy at four all-day baby!
1.05. Tua Tagovailoa, QB Alabama (Joseph)
Tua has a strong chance to go first overall in the 2020 draft. For as good as the skill position players are in this class – and they are impressive – it’s hard to pass on a top ten pick at quarterback in the real NFL draft in the middle of the first round in a superflex format. Lawrence is the best quarterback in college football, but Tagovailoa is the next best thing.
1.06. Rondale Moore, WR Purdue (Ryan)
Although Moore did not enter college as a premier recruit, he quickly showed he belonged in the Power 5, establishing himself as the top option in the Boilermaker offense. He finished the season with over 100 receptions and 1,200 yards. Perhaps most impressive is he did that all at just 18 years old, not turning 19 until this off-season. That means Moore has the chance to be drafted and begin his career before even turning 21. Moore’s size (5’9”, 175 pounds) could be a concern but it hasn’t slowed him down yet.
1.07. Jonathan Taylor, RB Wisconsin (Frank)
Rushing production of 606-4171-29 through his first two years puts Taylor firmly in this range for me, despite his receiving line of just 16-155-0. His athleticism and big-play ability suggest that Taylor is not just a stat compiler, but a playmaker who will start his rookie NFL season as a 21-year-old. While wide receivers seem to have climbed devy draft boards this off-season, I am happy to take the value of a sure-fire top three running back in the combined 2020 and 2021 classes.
1.08. Jalen Reagor, WR TCU (Austin)
Let’s see what we have here: currently boasts a 44.1% College Dominator, broke out at 18.8 years old, projects to run near a 4.35-second 40-yard dash at 5’11” and 195 lbs, and projects to be a second-round draft pick. He has the makings of the NFL’s next YAC monster. He already checks all the boxes that I look for in a WR prospect. In fact, he is my devy WR1. Oh and did I mention that he squats 620 lbs, benches 380, and power cleans 380? He oozes athleticism while also being uber-productive. It’s the perfect combination.
1.09. CeeDee Lamb, WR Oklahoma (Ray)
He has been the best wide receiver on the Sooners roster the past two seasons. He has outstanding catch radius, body control and offers value as a punt returner. Lamb was hyper-efficient in 2018, catching 65 passes on only 86 targets for over 1,100 yards. He has the requisite size at 6’2”, 191 pounds to be an instant contributor at the next level. He should command 100 plus targets in 2019 and should be mentioned as one of the top wideouts in the 2020 class and in devy.
1.10. Laviska Shenault, WR Colorado (Kyle)
I have some concerns with Shenault (injury issues and still learning the position) but the upside is so high with him. His size, speed, and athleticism are off the charts and he is so tough to bring down in the open field. I keep seeing him projected to be selected in the first round of the NFL draft which eases some of my concerns. If he can stay healthy and continue to develop, he has the upside to be the top receiver this time next year.
1.11. Justyn Ross, WR Clemson (Rob)
Anyone unfamiliar with Justyn Ross was inundated with Ross highlights post-college football playoff. The jumbo receiver Clemson plucked out of Alabama’s backyard was a monster as a freshman, utilizing his supersized frame and strong hands to ascend a deep depth chart and star in the season’s biggest moments. Ross lacks elite top-end speed but thrives everywhere else, with elite body control and a rare aggressiveness at the catch point. Given you have to wait the extra year with Ross as compared to 2020 eligible players, it is understandable he slid to the end of the round, but he has the talent to make this slot look like a steal in several seasons.
1.12. Justin Fields, QB Ohio State (Dwight)
A dual-threat quarterback who came into the NCAA the year of 2018 ranked just a click behind the golden boy Lawrence, Fields gets the reins of Ryan Day offense that develops quarterbacks well and surrounded by talented options – for at least the next two seasons. A much cheaper option who could end up being nearly as valuable as the player picked 1.01? This is a superflex draft, gentlemen!
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