The Only Superflex Rookie Mock Draft You Need (2022)
Okay, the title is a little tongue-in-cheek, this isn’t the only Superflex rookie mock draft you need, but there are a lot of smart people in this collaboration, so it’s pretty close to the only one you need. We decided to do a Superflex mock because if we didn’t we might not have drafted any QBs in the first two rounds…okay, they aren’t that bad, but any time you do a Superflex mock and a quarterback isn’t the first pick off the board than the QBs must be fairly flawed…
Embed from Getty Images1.01 Treylon Burks, WR, Arkansas
Even in a Superflex league, I have Treylon Burks as my 1.01 due to the uncertainty of this year’s quarterback class. Burks’ size and speed is unmatched and he doesn’t have many faults to his game. With his smooth route running, footwork manipulation to gain separation, and breakaway speed, Treylon Burks checks every box and for me. He is the clear premier talent of this year’s rookie class. Evan Ritter @ev_ritt3 of GoingFor2
1.02 Malik Willis, QB, Auburn
Malik Willis is the uncontested rising star of the draft coming out of the Reese’s Senior Bowl. Willis has the speed, elusiveness, and short-area quickness to make him an immediate candidate to be one of the top rushing quarterbacks at the next level. What often gets lost in the excitement of Willis’ ability as a ball carrier is that he has an absolute cannon of an arm.
Studying his tape you’ll see Willis effortlessly flick down-field bombs and threading the needle through closing windows. He’ll need to develop in some of the more finite skills of the passing game at the NFL level, but his ability to gain chunk yardage on the ground will give you a nice floor or production in the meantime. Eric Romoff @fantasynav of GoingFor2
1.03 Garrett Wilson, WR, Ohio State
The dynamic wide receiver from Ohio State has been on national notice since 2019 and has backed up the hype year after year. Ohio State has a tremendous track record with Wide Receivers, and with all of the skills Wilson possesses if he can clean up his route running a bit we may see the most well-rounded Wide Receiver in this draft put up big numbers from Day one. Joe Puerschner @joepuersch22 of GoingFor2
1.04 Kenneth Walker, RB, Michigan State
Walker, through my early evaluations, is my RB1 in this class. I know it’s not the consensus, but when watching film, he jumped out to me. His short-area quickness is exceptional as well as his explosiveness through the hole. The biggest knock on him from the film I’ve watched is that he wants to turn every run into a touchdown. Sometimes taking what the defense gives you, be it three yards, is better than trying to turn it into 60 yards but end up losing three yards instead. Geoff Lambert @GeoffLambert77 of GoingFor2.com
1.05 Samuel Howell, QB, UNC
Sam Howell is my QB1. He has the arm strength and mobility to make any play I would want from a fantasy and real-life football perspective. Before this season, it was between him and Spencer Rattler on most boards. Rattler fell off the face of the planet and ended up in the booty hole of my now home state, South Carolina. Howell remained consistent in my opinion.
He lost his top four weapons, all to the NFL, from 2020 in Javonte Williams, Michael Carter, Dyami Brown, and Dazz Newsome. And they were not all replaced. His best receiver this year was Josh Downs and Downs is a weapon, but he went from four of those to one.
Statistically, he did not drop off enough for me to even consider moving him down and he showed a willingness and capability of being a mobile quarterback. He was a no-brainer at this pick and will be a weapon for whoever drafts him. Shane Barrett @ffshaneb of ffkollectiv.com
1.06 Breece Hall, RB, Iowa State
By the time it was my pick at 1.06, my WR1 was taken, Treylon Burks, and I didn’t like any of the QBs. So I decided to go with my RB1, Breece Hall. Hall has a nose for the endzone, reaching paydirt 56 times over his 3 years at Iowa State. He’s also utilized and reliable with catching the ball out of the backfield where he averaged 9 yards a catch on 27 catches.
Hall is a 1st round talent that could be a day 1 starter with the right team but could also take the Javonte Williams/Jonathan Taylor route where he’s worked into the full-time role throughout his rookie season. My favorite landing spots are the Atlanta Falcons and Miami Dolphins. Jerry Wilke @JerryWilkeFM of GoingFor2
1.07 Isaiah Spiller, RB, Texas A&M
The battle for No. 1 running back of this class is a close one, and Isaiah Spiller is a prime contender for that spot. At pick 1.07 I was more than happy to select the Junior from Texas A&M, over the quarterbacks and wide receivers still on the board. Spiller could easily be the best running back of the class, so he was hard to pass up at this pick.
During his college career, Spiller was a stud. He totaled just shy of 3000 yards and 26 touchdowns as a three-year starter. Spiller is an explosive and powerful runner with excellent size and good burst. In addition, he displays great contact balance and is very difficult to bring down on the first try. Another bonus, Spiller profiles as a potential three-down back in the NFL due to his ability in the passing game. Jay Christensen @JayC_DFF of GoingFor2
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1.08 Kenny Pickett, QB, Pitt
Kenny Pickett made a huge jump this season from not being on the NFL radar to a Heisman finalist. Pickett played on an entirely different level this year. Mixing unmatched decision making and accuracy Pickett helped propel Pitt to their best season in decades. Coming into this Draft season Pickett is one of the safest quarterbacks in the draft class with the ability to start day one.
While Pickett may not have the best arm in the class, he brings a little bit of everything to the table. For fantasy, Kenny Pickett can be a steady presence as a QB2 with upside if he has the right supporting cast. Ryan Cearfoss @foss534 of GoingFor2.com
1.09 George Pickens, WR, Georgia
Pickens would have been the WR1 in this class if not for an injury during his last year in college. Pickens has excellent speed and route running, and is a tremendous value this late, as he puts more time between himself and his Injury. Dan Turner @EagleDanFF of Champions Round
1.10 Jameson Williams, WR, Alabama
Jameson Williams is a very interesting player to look into. Starting his collegiate career at Ohio St with deep talent at receiver and then transferred to Alabama to become their number one receiver. The 190 pound, over six foot tall, receiver went off at Alabama with over 1,500 yards and 15 touchdowns in his final season. He does have some injury concerns as he just suffered a torn ACL in the national championship game.
I expect him to have round one draft capital and have a shot to be whatever team that drafts him number one receiver for many years. Come draft season, I will be surprised if he drops this low, even in Superflex leagues as I have him ranked as WR2 in this draft. Think of him as a Tyreek Hill, JaMarr Chase type of player. I would not be surprised if the Eagles draft him in the middle of the first, and would also love to see him fall to the Bills or Patriots. Quinn Goodnight @QuinnFloydG of GoingFor2
1.11 Matt Corral, QB, Ole Miss
With Willis, Howell, and Pickett having already been drafted, Matt Corral was the last quarterback available in my first tier. Over his last two seasons at Ole Miss, he completed 493 passes out of 712 attempts for 6686 yards and 49 touchdowns. Although Corral’s passing touchdowns dropped from 29 in 2020 to 20 in 2021, his interceptions vastly improved from 14 down to 5.
Corral is a dual-threat quarterback, having rushed for 1120 yards and 15 touchdowns over the last two years. While arm accuracy and mobility are two of his better qualities, Corral’s arm strength remains a weakness. Considered to be the best fit for a run/pass option offense, most draft pundits are selecting him in the first round of NFL mock drafts. Brian Craighead @vandygrad92 of GoingFor2
1.12 Drake London, WR, USC
Honestly, being a lover of all things Matt Corral, I was sad to see him come off the board right ahead of me. Thus heartbroken I moved on to London and his long-bodied frame. He is a wizard in the air winning the contested catch with his above-average ball security.
He’s a big boy at 6’5, 210lbs, but he’s also incredibly quick off the line and past defenders for his size. I get it, he had a gruesome ankle injury, but I like his tapes and wanted in on the WR action of this draft. I like London’s upside especially in the right scenario as the slot. Courtney Burrows @luvtractor3 of GoingFor2
Embed from Getty Images2.01 Kyren Williams, RB, Notre Dame
Kyren Williams is easily a top-five rookie running back for me this year and the more I watch the film on him, he continues to creep up my rankings. He’s a patient, one-cut type of back who hits the hole with burst. There is some concern with his size, but regardless he plays tough and physical. As a two-year starter, Williams showed the skill set to be an every-down back in the NFL.
He has capable hands, catching 77 balls in college and enough speed to break away in open space. Comparisons have been drawn to Austin Ekeler because of his size and style of play and I can’t wait to see which NFL roster Kyren Williams ends up. Evan Ritter ev_ritt3 of GoingFor2
2.02 John Metchie III, WR, Alabama
John Metchie III is admittedly a bit of a reach here. Most ADPs out there have him landing around pick 20 but being the 2nd round, I care about getting my guy more than value. Metchie should be considered more of a developmental piece coming off his ACL tear late in the season. If it weren’t for that injury, Metchie would likely be in the top-5 among WR prospects and I’m willing to wait it out at his price tag.
Like many of the receivers coming out of Alabama recently, Metchie is very quick getting off the line, has plus route-running abilities, and can track passes very well. Coupling those with his short-area quickness and Metchie has the makings of a volume monster at the NFL level. In addition to rehabbing his injury, he’ll need to work on shoring up his hands to stay competitive at the NFL level. Eric Romoff @fantasynav of GoingFor2
2.03 Rachaad White, RB, Arizona St.
I am a huge fan of what Rachaad White brings to the table as a running back. He possesses the true workhorse size for an NFL running back with tremendous vision and burst that makes him a home run threat with every touch. White has been rising up draft boards due to his Senior Bowl performance, he is my favorite running back in a very average running back class so with his upside finding him in the second round is something I will continue to take advantage of. Joe Puerschner @joepuersch22 of GoingFor2
2.04 Chris Olave, WR, Ohio State
Over the last few seasons, we have seen the wide receivers labeled “the best route-runner in this class” have tremendous success at the next level. We said that about Calvin Ridley, we said that about Jerry Jeudy and we said it last year with Devonta Smith. The verdict is still out on Jeudy through no fault of his own, but the other two have proven that great route running is a valuable asset at the next level. So I’m going to say it now, “Chris Olave is the best route-runner in this class.” Getting him in the second round is a steal. Geoff Lambert @GeoffLambert77 of GoingFor2.com
Embed from Getty Images2.05 Desmond Ridder, QB, Cincinnati
Desmond Ridder up until recently was my QB3 behind Sam Howell and Matt Corrall. I have currently moved him down to QB4 because I cannot deny the rise of Malik Willis who went much earlier in this draft. To me, Desmond Ridder is the second most mobile quarterback in this class behind Willis and that is enough for me to consider him a fantasy weapon.
We have seen the likes of Jalen Hurts, Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson all come into the league as VERY raw passers and improve. I believe Ridder(and Willis) can and will both follow this path. Ridder is slightly more inconsistent with his accuracy and decision making and that is what concerns me.
But, I believe if you put him in an NFL QB room and give him NFL weapons he will be bound to succeed as he puts in the work and grows. Josh Allen was not the Josh Allen we know now when he was a rookie. At 2.05 in a Superflex draft, this feels like a great value to get a QB with a LOT of upside. Shane Barrett @ffshaneb of ffkollectiv.com
2.06 Jahan Dotson, WR, PSU
Every team is looking for their own version of Tyreek Hill or early DeSean Jackson. That type of player isn’t easy to find but Dotson could be that guy. Dotson isn’t just a one-trick, deep ball pony either. He offers explosiveness from all levels of the secondary. Dotson can also be effective in the kick and punt return game so if your league scores for those categories then bonus point! My favorite spot would be the Los Angeles Chargers, especially if Mike Williams leaves in free agency. Catching footballs from Justin Herbert could make Dotson a very reliable fantasy asset for years. Jerry Wilke @JerryWilkeFM of GoingFor2
2.07 David Bell, WR, Purdue
Say what you want about the 2022 class, but one thing it does not lack is depth, particularly at the wide receiver position. David Bell has first-round potential but was available in this draft at pick 2.07. Bell was a star at Purdue from the jump. In his freshman year, Bell posted 1035 yards on 86 receptions.
Two years later, in his Junior season, he topped those numbers with 93 receptions and 1286 yards. Bell is the type of wide receiver that makes everything look easy He is a smooth route runner, has good hands, and has solid technique all around. Furthermore, Bell has fantastic body control when making difficult or contest catches.
The questions with Bell involve his overall speed and ability to produce yards after the catch. At this point of the second, however, I love getting a talent like Bell despite those questions. @JayC_DFF of GoingFor2
2.08 Jerome Ford, RB, Cinci
When it comes to this running back class there are a lot of specialty players and not a lot with three-down potential. Jerome Ford is one of the few exceptions. The Bearcat running back put up 1300 yards on the ground all while catching another 20 balls at over 10 yards a pop.
As a runner, Ford possesses exceptional vision and shows the ability to make quick decisions that normally work in his favor. At 5’11” 215 lbs, Jerome Ford has the size to take a full NFL workload and the receiving ability to keep him on the field in all situations.
Ford is one of my favorite targets in the second round of drafts this year and as things progress he could easily creep into the late first. Ryan Cearfoss @foss534 of GoingFor2.com
2.09 Dameon Pierce, RB, Florida
Pierce was the breakout star of the Senior Bowl. He had great balance, vision, speed, catching ability, and pass protection. He was underutilized and shows all the skills needed to be a 3 down back in the NFL. Dan Turner @EagleDanFF of Champions Round
Embed from Getty Images2.10 Justyn Ross, WR, Clemson
I am here for the Justyn Ross reunion with Trever Lawerence. We have seen what college chemistry can translate to in the NFL. The reunion or not, injury concerns and lack of production will likely keep him in this range in rookie drafts. Could have easily looked at the serging Skyy Moore with this pick as well.
The trait that stands out most to me is, he is a player that will put his body on the line to make a catch. Consistency is key with Ross, might not be a week winner but could be a safe five catches for 70 yards with a decent amount of touchdowns type. If healthy, and paired with a decent QB, could see him having a successful and similar career like Tyler Lockett’s. Quinn Goodnight @QuinnFloydG of GoingFor2
2.11 Wan’Dale Robinson, WR, Kentucky
In full discretion, Robinson is a bit of a homer pick. He played high school football at Western Hills High School in Frankfort, Kentucky(the crosstown rival of my high school). That being said, he is considered to be the best gadget player in this draft. Calling him a “gadget player” would be an injustice to his talent. In 2021, he was third nationally with 104 catches for 1334 yards and 7 touchdowns.
This followed two years of playing for Nebraska. During his stint at Nebraska(primarily used as a running back), he hauled in 91 catches for 914 yards and three touchdowns in 18 games. He also rushed 134 times for 580 yards and four more scores.
Due to his slightness in nature(5-foot-11 and 185 pounds! Robinson is one of the biggest wildcards in this class. His ability to move all over the offensive formation will allow him to get drafted by the end of the third round come April. Brian Craighead @vandygrad92 of GoingFor2
2.12 Carson Strong, QB, Nevada
Awwww hell, the last pick, and I get Strong! I contemplated another RB here like Zamir White or Jerrion Ealy but in SF format, I’m happy with Strong here. As the QB for U of Nevada Wolfpack, he had 4186 passing yards and 36 TDs this season, winning the Mountain West Offensive Player of the Year.
He has a rocket for an arm and delivers with great accuracy. Smart with plays, protects the ball, but unfortunately is lacking out-of-the-pocket mobility. But….we just saw Mac Jones, a pocket-passer, have a great rookie season, so why not Strong. He reminds me of Philip Rivers and at the end of the 2 round, I’ll gladly take that chance. Courtney Burrows @luvtractor3 of GoingFor2
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