The Best Collaboration Dynasty SuperFlex Rookie Mock Draft for 2023
The Best Collaboration Dynasty SuperFlex Rookie Mock Draft for 2023
The GoingFor2 team and some “friends and family” did a two-round SuperFlex Rookie Mock Draft and we turned it into an article. Each writer leaves their thought on why they went with each pick. This is all Pre-Combine, so things could change in a few days.
Embed from Getty Images1.01 RB Bijan Robinson – Texas
You can certainly make an argument in an SF format that you go QB with the first overall pick, but not when you have a chance to get a true generational back like Bijan Robinson. At 6-foot 220 pounds, he’s a true three-down back that possesses elite skills as a runner and a full route tree as a pass-catcher.
Robinson does an outstanding job of manipulating defenders at the second level and possesses the ability to make you miss in close combat with elite lateral quickness and elusiveness. He’s must-see TV with homerun ability in both the run and passing game. If he lands in Philadelphia, Buffalo, or Dallas, I don’t think it’s out of his range of outcomes to not only lead the NFL in rushing next year, but he could break the single-season rushing record set by Eric Dickerson in 1983. Yes, he’s that good. Bobby Bruce @CoachBruce122
1.02 QB CJ Stroud – Ohio State
I chose Stroud because in Superflex formats you can never pass up on an immensely talented QB. Pending his Draft day destination, Stroud might be numero uno on draft boards in Dynasty this year. The Ohio State product has developed a phenomenal sense of timing and combined it with touch to make some of the most difficult throws look easy.
Stroud can make every throw and is a traditional pocket passer who has the ability to extend plays and make first-down runs. Barring the Texans taking him instead of Young, I would feel incredibly comfortable picking Stroud with picks 1-3. A dream scenario would be him falling to the Seahawks, Lions or RAIDERS! Either of those teams puts him into that number one overall category for me. Justin Herrera @Semtexmex93
1.03 QB Bryce Young – Alabama
Young is the pick here because he is my best QB in this class. I went into this draft believing that 1.03 would be Stroud because through watching tape I believe Young to be the superior prospect due to his playmaking ability. I am happy to walk away with a Top 15 SF Dynasty asset with my top pick. Draft Capital and landing spot may lead some to put other QBs here, especially if Young ends up in Houston. But 1.03 is one of the easier positions in the first round as you essentially just pick whichever top 3 asset falls to you. Sean Robinson @TheFFKoala
1.04 RB Jahmyr Gibbs – Alabama
My pick at 1.04 is a toss-up between Gibbs and JSN. Gibbs is my top RB in this class after Bijan. He has the best receiving skill set of any RB going into the NFL over the past 5 years. There’s so much to like about Gibbs which makes him a slam dunk with little risk. He is an incredible playmaker as a runner, receiver and kick returner. Gibbs can catch 5-6 passes a game, plus has the ability to be a 200+ carry RB. Those numbers give him high upside on a weekly basis. We need to consider Gibbs as a future stud with Top 10 overall RB upside. Jamie Perog @JamiePerog
1.05 WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba – Ohio St.
Don’t overthink this decision. The best player outside of the consensus top-3 is Ohio State wide receiver, Jaxon Smith-Njigba. Don’t let an injury-shortened junior season stand in the way of getting a future WR1. In his sophomore season, on a team with future 1st round picks Chris Olave and Garrett Wilson, he was the alpha receiver on the Buckeyes.
He went on to pace the team in receptions (95), yards (1,606), and yards per catch (16.9) while finishing with 9 touchdowns. I think it’s also important to point out that both Chris Olave and Garrett Wilson are on the record, saying Smith-Njigba is and was a better receiver than both of them, so do with that information as you see fit. He’s a do-it-all receiver and likely a first-round pick who you can get in the middle of the 1st round in rookie drafts, with potential WR1 upside. Don’t overthink it. Josh Walker @Rotonaut
1.06 WR Quentin Johnston-TCU
I went back and forth on this pick, but absolutely love Johnston’s size. I watched his TCU career and went back and watched a few tapes, and this kid is fast and has monster YAC. In the 2022 season, he had 1069 yards on 60 receptions. That is crazy considering the year before he only had 612 yards.
Of course, it depends on where he lands, but he should come out of the gates as a WR1 if the right team drafts him! He reminds me of DK. Not the insane muscles like DK, but the speed, agility with a bigger body, and ability to shake defenders and barrel down the field. I am more than happy to snag him here. I’ll throw 10$ on him in September to be the OROY! Courtney Burrows @luvtractor3
Embed from Getty Images1.07 WR Jordan Addison – USC
Addison is the safest of the consensus top 3 WRs in this class — Jaxon Smith-Njiba and Quentin Johnston are the other two, and since they were off the board, it made my decision quite easy. Addison profiles as a slot wide receiver that can do it all, he is a good route runner, can create separation and has enough speed to stretch the defense. He is a jack of all trades, but a master of none. None of his traits are off the charts, but there are also very few weaknesses to point to in his game. Geoff Lambert @GeoffLambert77
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1.08 QB Anthony Richardson – Florida
I chose this spot in our mock because it seems to be a decision point right now in rookie mocks. The first six or so picks are a pretty chalk tier of guys, and Anthony Richardson is creeping up, so I figured 1.08 is where the tough decisions begin. I sort of didn’t expect Johnston to be gone by now, but I am lower on him than most people, especially at cost, so I was kind of glad he was. I could have taken my current RB3, Zach Charbonnet here or my current WR3, Josh Downs.
Given that I see less of a drop-off between them and the next few at their positions (especially with Charbonnet), I took my current QB3 in Richardson, whom I was a little less surprised was not already picked. This selection assumes: 1. He is taken at least within the first 40 or so picks, preferably the top 20; 2. He goes to a team where he can sit for a year to learn and develop.
He is raw and inexperienced; 3. He goes to a team whose coaches I can trust to develop him well and run an offense that plays to his strengths. Richardson has a great arm and is a dynamic runner. He showed some improvement in touch and accuracy from 2021 to 2022, and his mechanical issues are very coachable.
I strongly prefer him to Will Levis, who will likely go earlier in the NFL draft. I am normally risk averse in many situations and prefer floor to ceiling when spending high-value capital, but 1.08 starts to get in the range of value where if I “burn” the pick on an upside pick like Richardson that doesn’t pan out, I’m less concerned. The potential reward is well worth the risk at this price point.
I would recommend taking him here even if you don’t really need a quarterback. This is superflex, and he’s a young stud with (in this scenario) high real-life draft capital – so he will be a useful trade chip that retains value even if he struggles early, unlike a prospect at another position. Brian Ford @ffjunkie_
Embed from Getty Images1.09 QB Will Levis – Kentucky
It’s a Superflex. He’s a quarterback. He’s going to get high first-round draft capital. There’s a slim chance he goes 1.01. I honestly am reasonably scared of the prospect I just took. However, I’m going to get a full season to see what I’ve got with value insulation. If I like what I see, I can ride the value increase to the moon.
In a recent Superflex startup, 10 QBs went in the first 13 picks. Only QBs can really achieve that startup 1st round valuation with regularity. And if I’m scared of what I see from Levis as a rookie, I’m very likely to be able to get a 1st round pick plus something else to trade him away next off-season. Greg Mongiello @FFDynastyDegen
1.10 RB Zach Charbonnet – UCLA
I chose Zach Charbonnet because he had a highly productive college career, especially during his last two years at UCLA. He rushed for 2,496 yards and 27 touchdowns throughout his two years in the PAC-12. I liked his usage in the receiving game having 61 receptions throughout those two seasons. You always want pass-catching options out of the backfield for fantasy or at least the ability to do so. I have him as my RB3 in the class behind Robinson and Gibbs.
Charbonnet is a safer prospect than Achane, who I heavily considered with this pick. I get pushing in the chips and going all-in for upside in the rookie draft. With so many uncertainties that still need to play out this off-season, I decided to play it safe. He has the size of a three-down workhorse back (6’1”, 220lbs). I expect him to get 2nd to 3rd round draft capital. In the proper landing spot like Miami, I could see Charbonnet skyrocket up rookie draft boards this off-season. Either way, I like the depth of the running back class. The late-first/early-second-round picks in rookie drafts will be a great spot to scoop up as many of these running backs as you can. Joe Arledge @FF_Brows
Embed from Getty Images1.11 WR Kayshon Boutte – LSU
In this draft class, the Wide Receiver position gets very interesting and unpredictable after the top three are drafted. With some of his off-the-field issues and lack of 2022 production, this pick could backfire on me, but I am willing to bet on his talent and, hopefully, an NFL team will as well with good draft capital.
Yes, Boutte has things to improve on but what rookies don’t? He needs to work on his release off the line of scrimmage and show a little more toughness. But his YAC ability and body control might be his two best attributes. On the right team, and right system he could become a low-end WR1/high-end WR2 for your fantasy teams. Mike Hicks @dropthemikeFF
1.12 WR Zay Flowers – Boston College
Zay Flowers is a WR out of Boston College. He is listed at 5 '9 and 182 pounds, but I expect him to be over 182 pounds come combine. Zay spent all 4 years at Boston College so he will be declaring later than we like. Zay broke out in his sophomore year at the age of 20. He amassed 56 receptions on 106 targets for 892 receiving yards and 9 touchdowns in 11 games.
In Zay’s senior season, he had a 29.6% target share. Zay is a very skilled route runner, he doesn’t rely on his speed to get open. In his time at college, Zay had a very clean injury report. His game will translate to the next level and I expect him to be drafted in the late first/early second round in the NFL draft. At 1.12 give me this value all day. Mason Williams @birdiedynastyff
Embed from Getty Images2.01 WR Josh Downs – North Carolina
Josh Downs is an exceptional athlete that brings 4.4 speed and a 40-plus vertical leap to the NFL. In his last two seasons at UNC, he tallied 195 receptions for 2,364 yards and 19 TDs with a 34.1% target share. He’s a slot receiver that plays bigger than his 5’10 and 180-pound frame would lead you to believe. He’s very good at establishing a new hallway in his route stem and using sudden quickness and burst to accelerate to route side space.
I’ve seen comparisons to Jaylen Waddle and I think that’s a fair assessment in regards to what he can bring to the NFL, especially if he lands in a spread offense that uses a lot of option routes giving him space to work. He’s a move receiver pre-snap to create free releases and pass concepts that exploit mismatches. Ideal landing spots include the Minnesota Vikings and Kanas City Chiefs. Both Kevin O’Connell and Andy Reid are great at scheming receivers to open space.
2.02 TE Michael Mayer-Notre Dame
The tight end position is becoming more valuable with the addition of TE premium. So why not go get the TE1 of this draft? He’s the best all-around player, best blocker, best route runner, just the complete package. Most likely he’s going to be on the field all game due to his ability as a blocker, and with his current position in the draft, he’s probably going to land with a team that has an established offense and he’ll be able to plug in and become a viable tight end. In this draft, I got the number one QB and TE.
2.03 RB Zach Evans Ole Miss
My RB3 here was a no-brainer. A back who plays with power and speed. One thing that has stood out to me both in his time at TCU and Ole Miss is his contact balance and how much I believe his game translates to the NFL. Has shown production at 2 different schools. Took a backseat to Quinshon Judkins but most backs in this class except for Gibbs and Robinson would. Draft Capital will be a determining factor in RB3-8 in terms of sorting out the order but I have confidence that Evans will get Day 2 draft capital.
Embed from Getty Images2.04 WR Jalin Hyatt Tennessee
I took Jalin Hyatt at the 2.04 as the 7th WR off the board. He was the last available player in my 2nd tier of WRs. Hyatt won the Biletnikoff award which is only given to the best receiver in college football. Ja’Marr Chase, DeVonta Smith, Jerry Jeudy, and Jordan Addison are some of the names who won the award in the past. To get a player like that in the second round of a rookie draft is amazing value. Hyatt is an explosive playmaker with blazing speed and quickness, possibly the fastest player in this draft class. He’ll be able to beat even the fastest defenders downfield every time.
2.05 RB Roschon Johnson – Texas
The story of Roschon Johnson’s collegiate career is one of ”what-ifs.”
“What if he played for literally any other school?”
“What if he transferred to become a starting running back?”
The only thing keeping Roschon Johnson from being a household name is that he played behind one of the best running back prospects since Saquon Barkley. A few things stand out to me when looking at the metrics of his game. He ranked 1st in MT+BT/Att (missed and broken tackles per attempt), and out of backs with at least 50 carries, he ranked 1st in PE (points expected) per play.
Given his size at 6’2, 228 pounds, he runs with good finesse and showed the ability to make the first tackler miss. He is a decisive, downhill runner who will fit in nicely on a zone running scheme. His stock will only rise once the combine is complete, and he gains more exposure. I think he is a safer pick in the 2nd than guys like Sean Tucker, Tank Bigsby, and Kendre Miller.
2.06 RB Kendre Miller TCU
If Evans would’ve fallen, he would’ve been a must-grab here, but I like Miller. At 6 feet, 220 lbs., he’s a bigger back but you wouldn’t know it with his downfield running, juking, and spin moves that propel him past defenders. For two years, he was behind Evans (who I love) but when he got his chance as a starter, he put up 1400 yards and 17 touchdowns. Impressive. He’s built like Zeke or Najee and can easily be a workhorse 3-down back in the NFL. He needs a coach to realize he’s not the best pass-catcher but can be patient and taught. I’m excited to see where he lands, and as a rookie RB, I’m willing to snag him here.
Embed from Getty Images2.07 RB Devon Achane – Texas A&M
Achane lack of size limits his upside as an every-down back, however, his speed and explosiveness will make him a great compliment to any offense. He is a capable receiver out of the backfield and is a threat to take it the distance on any play. Achane’s skill set would best be served in an offense that can get him into space, be it on outside runs, traditional screens or bubble screens.
He would need to improve on his pass-blocking at the next level if he wants to see the field in passing situations, but in a creative offense that uses a multi-back system, Achane would be a welcome addition to not only his NFL team but your fantasy team as well.
Embed from Getty Images2.08 RB Tank Bigsby – Auburn
This pick was just a matter of me taking the highest guy left on my board, but I think it’s generally where Tank is going in mocks anyway. I’d take him before Roschon Johnson, Kendre Miller, and Devon Achane every day all day. Tank is in a tier of running backs 3 to 6 for me right now. That tier also includes Zach Charbonnet, Zach Evans, and Sean Tucker.
They are very tightly bunched together for me, and the combine and of course the actual NFL draft will likely shuffle them around. But right now, I see very little differentiation among them and I got my RB4 as this draft’s RB8. Sign me up. Tank is a well-rounded running back prospect. He has good NFL size and is a powerful runner with above-average speed, underrated agility/elusiveness, and receiving ability. He has slipped as a prospect due to underwhelming sophomore and junior seasons relative to his promising freshman performance, but he was hampered by poor coaching/scheming and a subpar offensive line.
Doing what he did with what he had to work with is actually very impressive. Tank will have to learn to avoid contact more by utilizing his shiftiness better and will have to develop more as a receiver, but a three-down workhorse role is well within his range of outcomes. I was pretty stoked to get him here at 2.08.
2.09 TE Dalton Kincaid – Utah
With all due respect to Michael Mayer’s all-around ability (solid receiver, superb blocker), Dalton Kincaid is easily the top fantasy TE in a terrific TE class, and I just got him at the 2.09 pick. Amazing value! Kincaid has everything you could want in a receiving weapon at TE: smooth routes, great hands, fast, explosive athlete, can stretch the seam, survives hard contact to make catches, and YAC ability.
Setting aside Kyle Pitts, Kincaid is the best receiving-first TE prospect that I have seen in many, many years. I expect Round 1 draft capital and for Kincaid to be an immediate NFL starter. Tennessee QB Hendon Hooker was a strong consideration here, but Kincaid seems like a safer choice with tons of upside.
Embed from Getty Images2.10 RB Tyjae Spears – Tulane
I decided to grab the star of the Senior Bowl with my pick here. While he had a great week in Mobile in early February, he lit up the stat sheet his last year at Tulane. Racking up 1,581 yards and 19 touchdowns on 229 carries. Spears averaged at least six yards per carry throughout his entire college career. He is a running back who has great contact balance, reads the line well, and always seems to make the first guy miss.
Those traits are all essential when scouting running backs. While he is a grinder and seems to always fall forward, he does like to bounce runs outside more than he should. I can see Spears excelling in the NFL in the right landing spot. Either way, Spears has great lateral agility and showcased his skills in the receiving game through his last two years at Tulane. While he wasn’t asked to do this a lot at Tulane, he still showed the ability to do so at the next level.
I see him as a 1B in a committee for a team looking to solidify their backfield. Using him as a complementary back would be a great way to utilize his skill set. I have Spears in a tier below the guys selected ahead of him, so this seems to be a perfect spot to draft him. Getting a potential year-one fantasy contributor at 2.10 is a win in my book.
2.11 RB Sean Tucker- Syracuse
Sean Tucker is a polarizing prospect at the running back position. Most people either are really high or really low on him. There are some knocks on him like his size, competition, and indecisiveness. But you can’t ignore his production. In 2022 alone he had 1,061 yards, 5.2 YPC and 11 touchdowns. He also had 37 catches in the passing game. I have heard he is not a three-down back in the NFL, but in all reality not very many running backs are anymore. I wouldn’t pick him over some of the running backs I have seen him drafted over in other mocks, but at this spot at the 2.11, he is a smash to me.
2.12 WR Xavier Hutchinson – Iowa St.
Xavier Hutchinson is a WR out of Iowa State. He is listed at 6’ 2 and 207 pounds. I feel like Xavier is one of the most slept-on prospects in this year's NFL draft. He has the size and production to easily produce at the next level. Xavier was forced to go to JUCO after high school. He spent one year at Blinn Junior College. He will be declaring for the NFL draft a little later than we want. Xavier broke out his sophomore year, he amassed 64 receptions on 92 targets for 771 yards and 4 touchdowns in 12 games.
This being his first year in the Big 12 competition he did very well. Xavier’s senior year he went off, he had a 34.1% target share. Which led to him having 107 receptions on 163 targets for 1,171 yards and 6 TDs. Xavier wins with physicality and exceeds in the open field. He reacts very well to jams in press coverage and isn't scared of a big hit. This a player that can play outside in an NFL scheme. I expect him to get drafted in between the late 2nd/early 3rd. Tremendous value here at 2.12.
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