Draft Kit: Rookie Mock Draft (1 QB)

Got a 1 QB rookie draft coming up? Get prepared with Bobby's 5-round mock draft.

Let’s be honest: most of us can figure out the first couple rounds of a normal 1 QB rookie mock draft. But when you throw IDP into the mix, things get real interesting. Offensive skill guys may dominate the early picks, but landing a foundational edge rusher or ball-hawking safety in the later rounds can tilt your entire dynasty roster.

This mock isn’t just about who went where. It’s about how those landing spots shape their dynasty value and how you should adjust accordingly. From day-one studs to high-upside projects, I want to give you the full picture with clear, opinionated rationale for every pick.

No generic “he’s good at football” takes here. Whether you’re a contender looking to round out your squad or a rebuilder trying to hit on upside, this draft board has something for you. Buckle up—we’re going deep.

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1.01: Ashton Jeanty, RB, Raiders

Jeanty’s landing spot just reaffirms what we were all hoping for in dynasty. Pairing Jeanty with the run-loving Pete Carroll makes Jeanty the clear 1.01. From 2012-2014 when Marshawn Lynch hit his career peak with Carroll in Seattle, Lynch averaged 298 carries, 1,384 yards, and 12 touchdowns per season while the Seahawks ranked top 2 in carries over that time frame, top 3 in rushing yards, and top 8 in rushing touchdowns. While many are comparing Jeanty to Lynch, I think Jeanty’s rushing acumen and pass-catching prowess are substantially more impressive.

1.02: Travis Hunter, WR/CB, Jaguars

Travis Hunter on the Browns would have been fine, but Travis Hunter on the Jaguars has me exponentially more excited. As this landing spot sinks in more, some drafters will waiver as the conversation about who will be the WR1 with Brian Thomas Jr. being there will heat up. This may allow Hunter to potentially slip to the 1.03-1.04 range. While I am still hesitant to say Hunter is going to play a lot of defensive snaps, he will play some, and pairing that with his unique skill set at wide receiver and ascending quarterback play has me over the moon about Hunter. Jeanty is still the 1.01, but Jacksonville saved us from Hunter “catching balls” from Kenny Pickett.

1.03: Tetairoa McMillan, WR, Panthers

Watching a team like the Panthers decide to surround their young, ascending quarterback with more weapons by selecting McMillan at 8 has me hype. If we watched a team like Jacksonville move up in the draft to select a wide receiver to give their young quarterback more weapons, then why should we fade McMillian? Travis Hunter’s 2024 line of 96/1,258/15 is impressive, but McMillian’s 84/1,319/8 line is just as eyebrow-raising. That kind of production with a 6’5,” 212-pound frame makes it undeniable: “T Mac” is elite. (Don’t let Twitter lead you to believe otherwise.)

1.04: Omarion Hampton, RB, Chargers

The pre-draft buzz about Hampton going in the 1st round came true, which means dynasty managers with top 5 picks this year should be celebrating. Hampton seems primed to enter the top 5 RB category in dynasty now after posting 1,600 yards and 15 touchdowns for the Tar Heels in 2024. Almost as impressive were the 73 receptions for 695 yards in 3 seasons at UNC, as well as the additional 15 TDs we saw on the ground in 2023. Hampton with Harbaugh is a perfect match for fantasy football. Last season, Justin Herbert had the lowest number of passing attempts per game of his career, and this selection doesn’t bode well for him throwing the ball more.