2020 Instant Analysis Dynasty Fantasy Football Superflex Mock Draft: Round One

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Editor’s Note: We’re constantly updating our Rookie Draft Guide as the NFL Draft unfolds, so be sure to follow along and read all the updated information.

Why waste any time, right?

As the third day of the NFL Draft comes to an end, our own Ryan McDowell, Jeff Haverlack and Ray Garvin performed a “Knee Jerk Reaction” instant analysis Superflex mock draft. The 2020 class is highlighted by some amazing and deep wide receiver talent and some running backs who promise to be difference makers in dynasty leagues, but this format is all about the quarterbacks. We’ll highlight each pick as we go and post each of the two rounds separately as we make picks based on our instant reaction to live and unfolding NFL Draft.

1.01 = Joe Burrow, QB CIN
Pre-Draft SF Rookie ADP = 1

For months now, Heisman winner Joe Burrow has been penciled in as the top pick in both the NFL Draft and in super-flex rookie drafts. While his selection by the Bengals was never threatened, he faces some competition in rookie drafts after the majority of the top rookies landed in ideal spots. Burrow walked into a great spot himself and that got better when Cincy added Tee Higgins in the second round.

1.02 = Tua Tagovailoa, QB MIA
Pre-Draft SF Rookie ADP = 2

There were some growing doubts about the status of Tua Tagovailoa entering the draft but that proved to be posturing as the Dolphins got their man. Considering his health, Tagovailoa might sit for an extended period, but this is certainly a solid situation. In the super-flex format, Tagovailoa could be drafted anywhere from 1.02 to 1.09 as the top tier is so deep and strong.

1.03 = Clyde Edwards-Helaire, RB KC
Pre-Draft SF Rookie ADP = 11

The biggest winner from a fantasy point of view is certainly former LSU back Clyde Edwards-Helaire. It was already assumed dynasty players would be chasing any back selected by the Chiefs but adding in the fact that Edwards-Helaire was the first runner selected with first-round draft capital and he moves from the bottom of the round to the top.

1.04 = Jonathan Taylor, RB IND
Pre-Draft SF Rookie ADP = 3

Prior to the NFL Draft, if any player was going to challenge Burrow’s 1.01 status, it was going to be Jonathan Taylor, who was the near-consensus favorite to be the top back drafted in dynasty leagues. Taylor was ultimately the third back off the board, landing with the Colts. He should not have an issue unseating Marlon Mack and is an excellent pick anywhere in the top-five of super-flex leagues.

1.05 = D’Andre Swift, RB DET
Pre-Draft SF Rookie ADP = 4

Most NFL mock drafts projected Georgia’s D’Andre Swift to be the first back drafted. Instead, he was second, coming off the board early on day two. With Detroit, Swift will be a clear upgrade to Kerryon Johnson, who couldn’t stay healthy long enough to establish himself as a strong contributor.

1.06 = JK Dobbins, RB BAL
Pre-Draft SF Rookie ADP = 6

The final of the pre-draft “big three” was JK Dobbins and he might have the best landing spot of the three. The Ravens, with veteran Mark Ingram likely in his final season with the team, added Dobbins to be their future starter. The Ohio State product could be the fourth or even fifth back drafted in many rookie drafts based on Ingram’s presence, but the pick should eventually pay off in a big way.

1.07 = Justin Herbert, QB LAC
Pre-Draft SF Rookie ADP = 9

Although all three were top-six picks in the NFL Draft, there is a clear gap between the first two signal callers and Justin Herbert, who should be the QB3 in virtually every super-flex rookie draft. Herbert’s range should be anywhere from 1.07 to 1.11 as he will be compared to the top tier of wideouts. Herbert might have to sit for a while as veteran Tyrod Taylor starts the season but when he does see the field, he has a stash of strong weapons with the Chargers.

1.08 = Jerry Jeudy, WR DEN
Pre-Draft SF Rookie ADP = 8

This is where the depth of this class really stands out. Jerry Jeudy, considered by many to be the best wideout in the class, falls to the 1.08 pick and dynasty playoff teams will be glad to scoop him up there. Jeudy projects as the second option in the suddenly crowded Broncos offense and it would not be a surprise if he overtakes Courtland Sutton as the top target in Denver.

1.09 = CeeDee Lamb, WR DAL
Pre-Draft SF Rookie ADP = 5

One of the surprise picks of round one was Dallas grabbing the falling value in the form of receiver CeeDee Lamb. That’s just what will happen in rookie drafts as concern about the Cowboys depth chart hurts Lamb’s initial value. Ignore landing spot with rookie wide receivers and bank on talent.

1.10 = Cam Akers, RB LAR
Pre-Draft SF Rookie ADP = 7

This is the end of a tier as Cam Akers falls to the tenth pick. All pre-draft season, there has been talk about who was to blame for Akers’ realtively disappointing college production, him or the terrible Seminoles offensive line. Guess who has one of the worst lines in the NFL? You got it, the Rams. Akers will still have to work to find running lanes but he should have the opportunity to earn the starting role with Darrell Henderson chipping in.

1.11 = Justin Jefferson, WR MIN
Pre-Draft SF Rookie ADP = 13

Following the trade of Stefon Diggs, the Vikings had to make a move to add a wide receiver and they did that in the first round. LSU star Justin Jefferson will walk into a starting job across from Adam Thielen. Again, due to the depth of the class, Jefferson will routinely fall to the end of the round or maybe even round two and will be a value. He could be a fantasy starter as early as this season.

1.12 = Jalen Reagor, WR PHI
Pre-Draft SF Rookie ADP = 10

The Eagles have been aggressive all weekend in loading up on wide receivers after the disaster of last season. That began in the first round when they added speedy playmaker Jalen Reagor. There are some who consider Reagor as the top wideout in the class, so a late-first round value is excellent.

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