July Mock Draft

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This was a somewhat unusual mock compared with many we’ve been seeing this year: Peyton Manning didn’t go off the board until the second round as running backs dominated the early going. In that sense, this mock looks more like a typical 2004 draft than what’s rapidly turning into the norm for 2005.

That’s just one of the interesting details you’ll notice when you analyze this ten-team mock. A handful of players have seen their values change since this draft was held, but the tactics on display are so interesting we felt it would be a shame not to share this. Note also that rookies weren’t included in this mock.

As with any mock draft, the drafters’ preferences and team needs obviously play a role in their respective choices, and a player’s rank might therefore vary from what you might expect from a cheat sheet compiled outside of actual draft conditions.

 
 
Assumed League Settings:

Single-season (no keepers), head-to-head with playoffs in weeks 16 and 17, 13-man rosters with the following starters:

1 QB
2 RB
2 WR
1 TE
1 Flex (RB/WR/TE)
1 K
1 Team Defense

along with a 4-man bench (any positions).

Scoring assumed is as follows:

Offense:
1 point per 25 passing yards
1 point per 10 rushing or receiving yards
4 points per passing touchdown
6 points per rushing or receiving touchdown

Kicking:
3 points per field goal
4 points per field goal over 50 yard

Defense:
1 point per sack
2 points per interception or fumble recovery
6 points per defensive touchdown
2 points per safety
 

Many thanks to the drafters who shared their strategies and expertise in this mock. You can catch up with all the draft participants in the Cafe Forums.