2025 Fantasy Football Mock Draft: Drafting No. 3 Overall

NFL training camps are beginning, and preparation is crucial for both real football and fantasy football success. Mock drafts are essential tools for this preparation, helping fantasy players anticipate who might be available at each draft position.

The author plans to conduct mock drafts throughout the summer, starting with the scenario of holding the No. 1 overall pick. These mocks will assume a 12-team league with specific roster requirements: QB, 2 RB, 2 WR, TE, 1 Flex (RB/WR/TE), DEF, K, and 7 bench spots. The draft format is a 16-round snake draft using half-PPR scoring. Variations like 10-team, 16-team, and Superflex drafts will be included later.

While the author personally prefers avoiding kickers and defenses to prioritize depth, especially at running back for injury insurance, they will include them in these mocks for completeness. They strongly advise drafting kickers and defenses only with the final two picks.

A key recommendation is to be creative during mock drafts and avoid selecting the same players repeatedly, as popular sleepers might be targeted by others. The draft establishes the team foundation, and the goal is to build the deepest roster possible.

The draft is just the start; players drafting early should monitor the waiver wire for injuries, and staying informed via NFL insider notifications is crucial. The author then presents the results of their third mock draft for the 2025 season, specifically showing picks from the #3 slot: Round 1, Pick 3: Justin Jefferson (WR, Vikings); Round 2, Pick 10: Ladd McConkey (WR, Chargers); Round 3, Pick 3: Chase Brown (RB, Bengals); Round 4, Pick 10: Chuba Hubbard (RB, Panthers). More fantasy analysis on these picks is promised.