Two-Round 2024 Dynasty Superflex Rookie Mock Draft
And just like that…
The College Football season is over.
The playoff has been determined. (Poor Florida State. They got robbed. Couldn’t implement the 12-team playoff this year, I guess?)
Bowl games are being chosen. Senior and Shrine Bowl invites have been accepted. And we’re starting to plan our trip for the Scouting Combine in Indianapolis come March.
Draft season is so close!
At the request of our loyal readers and followers, I have added a second round to this rookie mock series. Before we go on, thank you most of all for following along all season. I am looking forward to diving into this year’s rookie class with you!
1.01 – Caleb Williams, QB USC
Williams was unable to repeat his Heisman performance compared to last year. Down the stretch of the regular season, he looked more human than he ever has. His bid for a playoff spot failed to meet expectations, which I think was more due to the lack of talent around him and how the team was built. Williams has not announced his decision yet, but I fully expect him to declare by the underclassmen deadline in January.
If he decides to return to school, there’s going to be a lot of angry dynasty managers who “collapsed for Caleb” this year.
1.02 – Marvin Harrison Jr, WR Ohio State
Harrison Jr took home the Biletnikoff trophy and it was well deserved. He has not only been the best wide receiver in college football the past two seasons, but one of the best players. He’s the first Ohio State wide receiver to have over 1,000 yards receiving in multiple seasons.
He’s already a top-eight dynasty wide receiver right now and could be the dynasty WR3 by the end of next year.
1.03 – Drake Maye, QB North Carolina
Maye remains here at the 1.03. He and Harrison Jr I think will jockey depending on where they land, but both are going to be top five picks. I have seen Maye mocked to the Patriots and Harrison Jr to the Cardinals recently. If that happens, I think Harrison Jr at 1.02, Maye at 1.03 will be how it plays out on the market.
1.04 – Malik Nabers, WR LSU
No change here with Nabers. You can argue he should be higher, but I think this is his sweet spot. Unless he lands in an unappealing situation – like Minnesota, Philadelphia, or Dallas – I don’t see how he falls outside of the top four. I don’t believe that type of scenario to happen. Wherever he goes, he may flirt with 1,000 yards receiving as a rookie.
1.05 – Jayden Daniels, QB LSU
The Heisman Trophy winner has put me on notice. It is hard to argue against Daniels and what he’s done this year for LSU. Accumulating over 2,000 yards of offense and 50 scores will get my attention. Outside of Williams and Maye, the race for QB3 is still ongoing, but Daniels appears to be closing that gap quickly. If he gets top-ten draft capital, he will be a rookie first-round pick – a very similar situation to Anthony Richardson last year.
1.06 – Brock Bowers, TE Georgia
Bowers drops one spot from the last rookie mock, but he’s just really too talented to keep outside the top six. In real life, I think he’s also a top-five to six prospect in this class. If we were in awe of the way in which Sam LaPorta crushed last year’s combine, we should be in store for a repeat with Bowers. It would not surprise me if Bowers nears 1,000 yards receiving in his rookie year barring injury… or Arthur Smith (Free Kyle Pitts!)
1.07 – Rome Odunze, WR Washington
Odunze continues to get better and better with each game. He closed out his regular season with a dominating performance in the final Pac-12 championship, shredding the Ducks defense in every facet. It would be a huge surprise if he’s not selected on day one in April. His ceiling long-term in dynasty is a set-and-forget WR1.
1.08 – Keon Coleman, WR Florida State
After a hot start to the season, Coleman slowed down towards the end as Florida State began to feature Trey Benson more. The loss of Jordan Travis also really hurt Coleman, as the Seminoles did not have a good contingency plan which also dashed their hopes of a playoff spot.
Still, Coleman is going to go early on day one and has a WR1 ceiling on an NFL team next year, depending on where he lands.
1.09 – Emeka Egbuka, WR Ohio State
With this being a deep wide receiver class, Egbuka has fallen into late first territory after being a projected early to mid-first prospect at the beginning of this season. His season did not go as planned and was fought through nagging injuries. I think Egbuka is going to be a really good pro and will be a good pick here.
1.10 – Bo Nix, QB Oregon
Nix moves up one spot to the 1.10 and provides a value pick in the late first. He found a home in Oregon the past two years after falling below expectations at Auburn to begin his college career. The biggest question for Nix will be if he can continue his development and trajectory at the next level. He will still need work, but the best-case scenario is if the organization in which he lands can get the best out of him, the same way Oregon did.
1.11 – Troy Franklin, WR Oregon
Franklin is one of my favorite players overall in this year’s class. He caught 70+ balls and over 1,000 yards for the Ducks, showcasing his elite vertical skills and playmaking ability. Franklin has solidified himself as a top-five to six receiver prospect and will get day two draft capital.
1.12 – Adonai Mitchell, WR Texas
Mitchell is a hometown Texas kid who transferred from Georgia, breaking out this year for the Longhorns and made a significant impact. I think his talent cannot be ignored at this point. He is going to go early next April, which will put him in line as a worthy rookie first-round pick.
2.01 – Xavier Worthy, WR Texas
2.02 – Brian Thomas Jr., WR LSU
2.03 – Trey Benson, RB Florida State
2.04 – Blake Corum, RB Michigan
2.05 – Spencer Rattler, QB South Carolina
2.06 – Devontez Walker, WR North Carolina
2.07 – Will Shipley, RB Clemson
2.08 – Ja’Tavion Sanders, TE Texas
2.09 – Braelon Allen, RB Wisconsin
2.10 – Xavier Legette, WR South Carolina
2.11 – Audric Estime, RB Notre Dame
2.12 – Malachi Corley, WR Western Kentucky
