Fantasy Football Mock Draft 12-team PPR before training camp: Bucky Irving's elite value

The 2025 fantasy football season is quickly approaching, and managers are now working on their draft strategies. Participating in mock drafts is one valuable way to prepare for the upcoming season by getting a better idea of who is available in each round. Here is an example of a 10-round mock draft with the ninth-overall pick before training camps officially kick off.

2025 Fantasy Football Mock Draft

Mock Draft

1.09 - Malik Nabers, WR, New York Giants

Malik Nabers is one of the best players to target late in the first round. He is coming off an incredible rookie season and did so with some of the worst quarterback play in the NFL. The addition of Russell Wilson should help him take the next step forward.

2.04 - Bucky Irving, RB, Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Bucky Irving is arguably the most valuable player to target at any point in the second round of 2025 fantasy football drafts. He finished as the weekly RB10 or better five times in his final eight games and truly has the upside to be one of the top overall running backs this year.

3.09 - Kyren Williams, RB, Los Angeles Rams

Kyren Williams has finished as the overall RB6 and RB7 in his past two seasons, which were his only two years as a full-time starter. He has proven to be a reliable fantasy asset.

4.04 - Jalen Hurts, QB, Philadelphia Eagles

Jalen Hurts has finished each of the past four seasons ranked among the top eight fantasy football quarterbacks. He has one of the safest floors of any player in his position.

5.09 - Jaylen Waddle, WR, Miami Dolphins

Jaylen Waddle struggled last year, but some of that is due to Jonnu Smith having a major breakout season. Smith is out of the picture, and Waddle exceeded 1,000 yards in each of his three seasons before last year, so he is an ideal bounce-back candidate.

6.04 - Travis Kelce, TE, Kansas City Chiefs

Travis Kelce finished as the overall TE7 last season, which is clearly a down year based on his fantasy football history. He still has the upside to finish even higher than that based on his volume and team situation, making him an absolute steal in the mid-rounds of 2025 fantasy football drafts.

7.09 - Quinshon Judkins, RB, Cleveland Browns

Quinshon Judkins is a rookie sleeper to keep an eye on during the 2025 fantasy football season. He is expected to replace Nick Chubb in a workhorse role and will be extremely valuable if he capitalizes on this opportunity.

8.04 - George Pickens, WR, Dallas Cowboys

George Pickens will have the luxury of playing in a much better offense this season, with a major quarterback upgrade in Dak Prescott. He needs to compete with CeeDee Lamb for target share, but a massive step forward in his fantasy value is surely possible.

9.09 - Tyrone Tracy, RB, New York Giants

Tyrone Tracy finished his rookie season last year as the overall RB26. He could move into the RB2 range this year, so getting him as a flex option is a valuable move in the mid-rounds.

10.04 - Jakobi Meyers, WR, Las Vegas Raiders

Jakobi Meyers ranked as the WR18 in fantasy points per game following Davante Adams' departure, according to FantasyPros. This makes him one of the biggest sleepers this season.