2024 Off-Season Mock Drafts: Early Draft Results Following the NFL Draft

After what seemed like an epically long off-season awaiting the 2024 NFL Draft, it finally came and went, and many leagues have already begun their rookie drafts. With player landing spots and draft capital tucked into dynasty manager’s back pockets, how are actual drafts shaking out in real time? Mock drafts are a fun, valuable tool as we prepare for drafts, but when money is on the line, and the rubber hits the road, who are drafters actually selecting when they’re on the clock? I’m going to look at the results I’ve seen in my actual rookie drafts and see what - if anything - has changed compared to the mocks before the NFL Draft.

First Round of a Superflex Draft on Fleaflicker

For the most part, this was pretty chalky. The top eight was the predictable top eight, although I’ve seen some variance once Caleb Williams and Marvin Harrison Jr came off the board. This year, however, all the excitement starts after 1.08. With the surprising first-round selections of Michael Penix and Bo Nix, that first-round draft capital has pumped up both of their dynasty ADPs.