Fantasy Football Mock Draft Highlights Tight End Premium Strategy
The NFL preseason marks the beginning of the redraft fantasy football season, with the FantasyPros Mock Draft Simulator being utilized for practice. In a 12-team mock draft featuring one quarterback and a tight end premium scoring format, the strategy focused on selecting tight ends early while delaying quarterback picks until the final rounds.
The draft highlighted standout players such as Bowers, who, despite an injury-plagued 2025 season, ranked as a top tight end and is expected to excel with new quarterbacks. McBride, the top fantasy tight end from the previous season, was also selected early, although concerns about potential regression were noted.
Other notable picks included Smith, who is anticipated to have a breakout season as the Eagles' primary wide receiver, and Higgins, who has consistently performed well despite injury challenges. The draft also considered emerging talents like Brooks and Stribling, who could make significant impacts in their respective roles. The mock draft reflects strategic planning for the upcoming fantasy football season.
