2016 Fantasy Football Mock Draft: Round 2
- Mock start date: Saturday, May 14th- Mock end date: Saturday, May 28th
Scoring: This mock draft is based on standard-scoring formats and is for the 2016 season only (i.e., not keeper or dynasty leagues). Passing touchdowns are worth four points while rushing and receiving touchdowns are worth six points. In addition, one point is earned per 25 passing yards, 10 rushing or 10 receiving yards.
In this mock draft, four of our contributors -- Kevin Hanson, Brendan Donahue, Sean Beazley and Dan Yanotchko -- will each draft for three (of 12) teams.
Note: This is a "slow" mock, but picks will be added once they are made with commentary from Kevin Hanson.
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Here is Round 2 of our post-draft 2016 Fantasy Football Mock Draft:
2.01 - Sean Beazley (Team 3): Jordy Nelson, WR, Green Bay Packers
There are a few receivers that most would take ahead of Nelson, who is the WR6 in this mock, but I have no issues with Sean taking Nelson here. Not only was his ACL injury sustained relatively early (last preseason), but reports so far have shown him to be ahead of schedule throughout the rehab process. In other words, he should be a full participant once training camp begins.
Set to turn 31 at the end of May, Nelson had stat lines of 98/1,519/13 (2014) and 85/1,314/8 (2013) in his previous two seasons prior to the injury. Being the go-to receiver of Aaron Rodgers, Nelson should finish in the neighborhood of 1,300 yards and 10 touchdowns with good health in 2016.
2.02 - Kevin Hanson (Team 3): Allen Robinson, WR, Jacksonville Jaguars
Breaking out in his second season, the 22-year-old Robinson finished with 80 catches for 1,400 yards and 14 touchdowns in 2015 and scored the fourth-most fantasy points among wide receivers. In his final 12 games of the season, Robinson finished with 100-plus yards and/or a touchdown (or more) in every game. Robinson is one of only five players in the past decade to have a 1,400/14 season.
2.03 - Dan Yanotchko (Team 3): Amari Cooper, WR, Oakland Raiders
This is a little earlier than I'd take Cooper, especially with receivers such as A.J. Green, Alshon Jeffery and Mike Evans still on the board. Still just 21 years old (turns 22 in June), however, Cooper had 72 catches for 1,070 yards and six touchdowns as a rookie and battled a foot injury down the stretch. In other words, 2015 could have been even better for Cooper and he should take a big leap in his sophomore season.
2.04 - Dan Yanotchko (Team 2): Devonta Freeman, RB, Atlanta Falcons
The top-scoring fantasy running back in 2015, Freeman rushed for 1,056 yards and hauled in 73 catches, third-most among running backs, for 578 yards as he scored a total of 14 touchdowns last season. Perhaps he won't lead the NFL in touchdowns once again, but the versatile back has upside from his RB7 draft slot.
2.05 - Brendan Donahue (Team 3): Doug Martin, RB, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
As a rookie, Martin exploded onto the scene with 1,926 yards from scrimmage and 12 touchdowns. After two injury-plagued disappointing campaigns, Martin exceeded the value of his 2015 draft slot with 1,673 YFS and seven touchdowns last season. After re-signing with the Bucs this offseason, Martin should rank near the top of the league in workload and production provided he can stay healthy.
2.06 - Brendan Donahue (Team 2): Lamar Miller, RB, Houston Texans
Perennially under-involved in Miami's offense, Miller has been highly productive on a per-touch basis. Despite his modest workload (194 carries, 18th-most in 2015), Miller scored the sixth-most fantasy points last year and has now finished as a top-10 fantasy running back in back-to-back seasons.
Given the change of scenery, Miller is poised for a jump in workload as the new lead back in Houston. Since Bill O'Brien has taken over as coach, the Texans have ranked third in the NFL in offensive plays and second in rushing attempts.
2.07 - Sean Beazley (Team 2): A.J. Green, WR, Cincinnati Bengals
With only 132 targets last season, Green was targeted 10-plus times in only four of 16 games in 2015. While he may not have as much upside as some of the receivers selected ahead of him, Green has exceeded the 1,000-yard mark in all five of his NFL seasons and scored double-digit touchdowns three times.
2.08 - Sean Beazley (Team 1): Thomas Rawls, RB, Seattle Seahawks
It's been an impressive run for Marshawn Lynch in Seattle, however, he has decided to hang up his cleats. The Seahawks and fantasy owners have seen a glimpse of what life could be like with Rawls as the full-time starter. In the six games that he started and finished, Rawls had four 100-yard rushing games and averaged 118.67 rushing yards per game.
There is risk with Rawls, however, as the Seahawks have been less than clear about the recovery and timeline following last year's broken ankle. In addition, the Seahawks drafted three running backs including Notre Dame's C.J. Prosise in the third round.
2.09 - Kevin Hanson (Team 2): Eddie Lacy, RB, Green Bay Packers
Following back-to-back 1,100-yard rushing seasons with 24 total touchdowns in his first two seasons, Lacy disappointed fantasy owners with only 758 rushing yards and five total touchdowns. Benched for a stint during the season and called out by his coach after the season for his weight, Lacy has shed plenty of pounds as he plays for a new contract following the 2016 season.
2.10 - Kevin Hanson (Team 1): Alshon Jeffery, WR, Chicago Bears
Designated with the franchise tag, Jeffery could be playing for a new contract in 2016 if the two sides don't agree to a long-term deal by July 15th. In an injury-marred 2015 season, Jeffery averaged 6.0 catches and 89.7 yards per game, both of which were career highs. With better health in 2016, Jeffery should finish as a top-10 fantasy receiver.
2.11 - Brendan Donahue (Team 1): Mark Ingram, RB, New Orleans Saints
The biggest issue with Ingram has been durability. The 26-year-old back has missed three or more games in four of five seasons including four games in 2015. Over the past two seasons, however, Ingram has averaged 18.84 touches, 91.32 yards and 0.6 touchdowns per game. Despite playing just 12 games, Ingram still finished as fantasy's RB15 in 2015.
2.12 - Dan Yanotchko (Team 1): LeSean McCoy, RB, Buffalo Bills
Missing four games in his first season with the Bills, McCoy averaged nearly 20 touches (19.58/G) and 100 YFS (98.92/G) per game. Assuming good health, McCoy should rank near the top of the league leaders in usage and YFS in 2016.
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