2021 Dynasty Rookie 2QB / Superflex Mock Draft

Ken Kelly Posted On January 20, 2021

With the college football season now in the rearview mirror and the NFL playoffs in full swing, it’s time for us to continue pumping out the 2021 rookie content.

A week ago, I asked our team to help me perform a lightning quick 2QB / Superflex rookie mock draft on Slack, a platform we all use to communicate. The rules were simple – the mock was for a PPR league and 2QB / Superflex format. We had a conventional mock draft as well. The only rule was you could not make two picks in a row. We will have many versions of rookie mock drafts to follow, but it’s never a bad time to get a snapshot of some opinions.

Let’s get to it!

1.01 = Trevor Lawrence, QB Clemson

There have been comparisons of Lawrence to countless quarterback prospects like John Elway, Peyton Manning, Andrew Luck and more. In short, Lawrence is as highly regarded a prospect as we’ve seen in some time and many are calling him a generational one at that. While phrases like “elite” and “once in a lifetime” are thrown out all too often, Lawrence does look like as close to a can’t miss quarterback prospect as the NFL has seen in a while. It’s highly likely the Jacksonville Jaguars make him the first overall selection, though hiring Urban Meyer to run the team does cast some doubt, seeing that Meyer recruited another highly sought after quarterback in this class (found at the pick below). If Lawrence does indeed go to the Jaguars, he’ll have better weapons than most first round draft picks and should be a QB1 from day one. He’s the easy 1.01 in 2QB / Superflex leagues, regardless of his landing spot. It seems he’s destined to be our favorite Lawrence since Johnny.

1.02 = Justin Fields, QB Ohio State

The Ohio State product will likely be a consolation prize to teams who miss out on Lawrence. When you look at his numbers, it’s easy to see why. Fields posted a ridiculous 5,701 passing yards, 1,133 rushing yards, 86 total touchdowns and just nine interceptions in his time as a Buckeye. A tough, mobile and accurate quarterback, Fields looks to be the favorite to be the second quarterback taken, though Mac Jones, Zach Wilson, and Trey Lance are still in the running as well. He’s clearly in play for teams like the Jets, Panthers, Falcons, Lions, Steelers, 49ers and a whole host others, including the Texans if they actually move on from Deshaun Watson. Fields could go first overall to Jacksonville, but ultimately, most believe Lawrence will just be too tough to pass on for the Jags.

1.03 = Zach Wilson, QB BYU

Wilson is clearly the biggest riser in this year’s quarterback group and could easily jump Fields or the others to be the second quarterback taken in fantasy and reality. Wilson is coming off a monster campaign at BYU that featured 3,692 passing yards, 33 touchdowns and just three interceptions. He also proved to be a threat on the ground with ten rushing scores. The lack of a combine could come back to hurt Wilson as he hasn’t exactly played the toughest competition. Still, a quarterback as accurate as Wilson (he posted a robust completion percentage of 73.5% last season) doesn’t come along that often and teams looking for more of a pocket passer will likely fall in love with his skill set. He’s clearly in play for teams in the top five of the draft and looks to be a top three pick in this dynasty format.

1.04 = Ja’Marr Chase, WR LSU

The first position player taken in this mock is Chase, who sat out the season preparing for the NFL Draft. It’s easy to forget how good he was, but owners need to remember the player who was nearly unguardable in the toughest conference in America a year ago. Chase recoreded a ridiculous 84/1,780/20 line in LSU’s 2019 championship season and is truly a special talent. He clearly looks like a future WR1 in dynasty leagues and the battle between Chase, Najee Harris, Travis Etienne, and DeVonta Smith to be the first overall position player taken in any rookie draft looks to be one that rages all the way until April.

1.05 = Trey Lance, QB North Dakota State

We were only able to see Lance one time this year in his “showcase game” against Central Arkansas where he only completed 15-of-30 passes for 149 yards, two touchdowns and one interception. On the plus side, he did rush for 143 additional yards and two more scores in his only game action of the year. Lance is the latest small school, dual threat quarterback, but could be the best of the bunch. His 2019 season was incredible as he completed 67% of his passes for 2,786 yards and 28 touchdowns with ZERO interceptions. When you add in his 1,100 rushing yards and 14 rushing touchdowns, you can see why scouts are very interested in his services. While there are legitimate questions about his competition level, Lance looks the part and is likely going to be the highest risk / reward pick in the NFL draft and in dynasty rookie formats as well.

1.06 = Travis Etienne, RB Clemson

The biggest thing Etienne needed to show this year was a better ability to be a pass catcher. He did just that with 48 catches, 588 receiving yards, and two scores this season. He finished his illustrious career at Clemson with 4,952 rushing yards, 1,155 receiving yards and 78 touchdowns, all while averaging over seven yards per carry. While this season was a bit of a drop-off statistically, the fact he played four years and still only has 686 carries to his name bodes well for his long-term viability and career arc in the NFL and in fantasy leagues. In short, he hasn’t been overused. Etienne could be the first running back taken in the NFL Draft and depending on his landing spot, it would surprise few to see him be the first running back taken in rookie drafts as well.

1.07 = DeVonta Smith, WR Alabama

Alabama has churned out some amazing receivers in recent years. Players like Amari Cooper, Calvin Ridley, Jerry Jeudy, Henry Ruggs and Julio Jones are just a few who have come from this incredible program. However, it’s Smith who holds the Crimson Tide records with 3,965 career receiving yards, 235 career catches, and 46 touchdowns. The last time we saw him in action, he torched Ohio State for 12/215/3 in a half. There are questions about Smith’s size (6’1″, 175), but there’s no doubting his rare ability. If he can prove he can beat physical corners at the next level, you could have a WR1 on your roster for the next decade.

1.08 = Najee Harris, RB Alabama

Remember when Uncle Rico said he could throw a football over a mountain? If Najee Harris said he could jump over the same mountain, I’d kind of believe him. Harris posted 1,466 rushing yards, 43 catches, 425 receiving yards and 30 total touchdowns on 5.8 yards per carry this season. When you consider the competition he faced each and every week and the fact he still looked like the best player on the field more often than not, you likely have a serious workhorse at the next level. If you need a position player, take your pick from Smith, Harris, Etienne, and Chase – you’re just likely going to have be in the top six to eight picks to secure one.

1.09 = Jaylen Waddle WR Alabama

I still believe if there’s a player who breaks into the current top four in upcoming rookie drafts, it’s going to be Waddle, who’s amazingly the third straight Alabama player taken in this mock draft. Waddle tried to gut out the National Championship game, but was clearly not the same. Dynasty owners need to have better memories, and picture the player who posted 25 catches for 558 yards and four touchdowns in the first four games this year. Waddle may end up being overlooked, but a player with his kind of skill set (18.9 yards per reception in his career) doesn’t come around every year and he’s going to be quite the consolation prize in rookie drafts. He’s talented enough to possibly be the best receiver in the entire class and that’s saying something.

1.10 = Rondale Moore, WR Purdue

In this mock, I see Lawrence, Fields, and Wilson making up tier one. Chase, Lance, Etienne, Smith, Harris and Waddle make up tier two. Tier three would start here with Moore, who is no slouch himself. He’s only played in seven games over the past two years, but his last complete season at Purdue was dominant with 114 catches, 1,258 yards and 12 touchdowns. As with so many players on this list, we’re going to have a limited sample size and without a combine, a choice of Moore over the others above him on this list is going to be a bit of a leap of faith.

1.11 = Kyle Pitts, TE Florida

There are few tight ends worth a first round pick in most rookie drafts, but Pitts is not like most tight ends. If there’s a prospect who could leap into the tier with the likes of Travis Kelce, George Kittle and Darren Waller, it’s Pitts. The tight end position is still a land of the haves and have nots, but having a difference maker can be, well, a difference maker. Pitts is the best tight end prospect we’ve seen in some time and looks to be a lock to be a top ten pick in the NFL Draft.

1.12 = Rashod Bateman, WR Minnesota

This mock rounds out with Bateman, who would go higher in a lot of drafts without this kind of receiver depth. Bateman can really beat press coverage and projects to be a receiver with a very high floor at the next level. The phrase you see the most when researching Bateman is “well rounded” and you can see that on tape. This seems like a fair place to take the plunge with him, but don’t be surprised if a league mate of yours is higher on him than some others and snatches him earlier than this.

We’ll be bringing you an amazing amount of draft coverage all off-season, so check back each and every day.

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Ken is a corporate trainer by day an a tireless editor of dynasty content by night. His passion for the World Champion Seattle Seahawks is second only to his love of fantasy football and the dynasty format.

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