Fantasy Football Mock Draft Insights for 2026 NFL Season

The NFL season is approaching, prompting fantasy football enthusiasts to prepare through mock drafts. Understanding various league rules can enhance a player's selection strategy, especially if the draft order changes unexpectedly.

A recent mock draft for a 12-team PPR league featured a fourth overall pick, where the strategy involved prioritizing high-volume players despite potential bye week conflicts. Notably, Puka Nacua, who had an impressive previous season, was selected due to the absence of any suspension news from the NFL.

The draft also included tight ends Brock Bowers and Trey McBride, both expected to perform well this season. The strategy focused on creating advantages at tight end while navigating through the draft's middle rounds. As teams scrambled for tight ends and wide receivers, the mock draft highlighted the importance of selecting running backs with potential, such as Jadarian Price and Bhayshul Tuten, who are expected to take on significant roles this season.