10-Team PPR Fantasy Football Mock Draft from 5th Position | Justin Jefferson and Bucky Irving Lead the Charge

It's time for my third fantasy football mock draft of the season!

We have been working on 10-team PPR mocks so far. I started by drafting first overall and then selected 10th. Today, we'll pick from the fifth slot.

Like the previous mocks, the rosters will be as follows: one QB, two RB, two WR, one TE, one RB/WR/TE and seven bench slots, with no defense/special teams or kickers.

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Round 1 - Justin Jefferson

I'm a bit skeptical of Jefferson's early-season hamstring injury, but at this point, he's got time to heal and be ready for the season. 

After Ja'Marr Chase, Saquon Barkley, Bijan Robinson and Jahmyr Gibbs went, I think Jefferson has the most fantasy upside of anyone left, so he's the pick.

As the season nears, Jefferson's ADP will go down if the hamstring injury is one that is still bothering him, but for now, this is where I'd take him.

Round 2 - Bucky Irving

I felt that I needed a back here in round 2, and Irving is a player I love for this upcoming season, so I might have taken him anyway.

He's a top-10 fantasy back in my eyes, and I got him as RB9 here. There's good upside and a pretty safe floor. I have no issues running Irving out as my No. 1 back.

Round 3 - Brock Bowers

I was thinking I'd get another running back or wide receiver here, but didn't love the value of anyone available. I was down to Bowers and Josh Allen, and I decided to grab the tight end.

He was a fantasy star as a rookie, and that was without a decent QB throwing to him. Geno Smith isn't the best quarterback, but he'll elevate the ceiling for Bowers.

After taking Bowers, I could completely avoid the tight end position the rest of the mock draft if I wanted. I'd just stream a tight end for Bowers' bye week.

Round 4 - Marvin Harrison Jr.

Harrison caught my eyes as I went over the possible options in round 4, so I decided to take him over the likes of Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Garrett Wilson and Terry McLaurin.

I see big things ahead for Harrison in his second season, and see top-10 potential if he and Kyler Murray stay healthy. Harrison might deliver the big season we expected him to show as a rookie, and I'm thrilled to get him as a WR2.

Round 5 - Jalen Hurts

I wanted a running back here, but didn't love anyone at this pick. Instead of drafting a receiver or tight end who would have been my flex starter, I decided on the dual-threat Hurts to lock down my quarterback spot.

I usually am not big about drafting quarterbacks early, but I decided to take one here to see how things looked. Hurts should be a top-five fantasy QB if he stays healthy, and he's one I can start every week this season.

Round 6 - Aaron Jones

I needed a running back here and chose Jones over rookies TreVeyon Henderson and Kaleb Johnson.

I see big things ahead for Jones in a Vikings' offense led by first-year starter J.J. McCarthy. I think Jones could really outproduce this pick in a PPR setup.

I think I need to add a few more running backs to the mix after looking at my Irving/Jones combo though.

Round 7 - TreVeyon Henderson

Henderson fell another round, so I decided to take a swing on him here. He's a flex starter at this point, but is more likely to start the season on my bench.

I just felt like I needed running back depth over another wide receiver or tight end here. Henderson has some fantasy upside, but is certainly a gamble at this juncture of a draft.

Round 8 - Jameson Williams

I decided on Williams here over several other wideouts, like Calvin Ridley, Travis Hunter and Jerry Jeudy.

I love the Lions' offense, even without Ben Johnson around to lead the unit. I think Detroit will have several weekly fantasy starters, and Williams is among that group.

He can start at the flex spot, but I'll still need another wideout because Williams and Harrison have the same bye week - so does Bowers, so week 8 could be rough at this point.

Round 9 - Brian Robinson

I wanted another wide receiver here, but Robinson was too appealing to pass on. 

I already think he's a good value pick, and think he could far outproduce this pick. He's a good secondary option if Irving or Jones are hurt or on their bye week, and if Robinson is excelling, he could end up being my flex starter.

Round 10 - Cam Skattebo

Again, I was looking for a receiver, but Skattebo made more sense than the wideouts available at that pick, especially because a couple had week 8 byes.

Skattebo has the chance to become a big part of the Giants' offense in time, so why not grab him and stash him on my bench for a few weeks. He could make another back on my team expendable, or become a trade piece himself. 

Round 11 - Michael Pittman

I almost couldn't believe Pittman was available in round 11. I guess I didn't realize he was going that late on average.

I think there's a ton of value and upside in Pittman at this juncture of things. Most picks this late are droppable early in the season, but Pittman has the chance to stick around and possibly start a lot of weeks. The best part is that he has a week 11 bye, so I finally have enough bodies to get through bye weeks at running back and wide receiver.

Round 12 - Tyler Warren

Make it back-to-back Colts' pass catchers as I land Warren in round 12.

He'll back up Bowers, but could possibly turn into a weekly fantasy flex starter if he takes off as a rookie. I'm high on Warren going into the season, and think he could be this year's Bowers.

If Warren ends up hitting, this mocked fantasy team could be elite.

Round 13 - Rachaad White

I'm also not usually into drafting two backs from the same team, but White had the most upside at this pick in my eyes.

He should have weeks where he's a flex starting option even if Irving is healthy all year. White is good insurance in case Irving gets banged up, and isn't a typical backup option.

Round 14 - Tyler Allgeier

I really could have gone anywhere here. I didn't feel the need for a second QB, and definitely didn't need a third tight end. There were some wideouts that I liked, but Allgeier had the most upside, so I got yet another back.

Allgeier would only have big-time fantasy value if Robinson were ever out, but he's one of the best handcuff backs in the league, so why not stash him on the end of my bench?

I could just drop Allgeier if I need to address another position, and if Robinson ever gets hurt, I either have a good starting option or a really good trade chip on my hand. Not much risk, but good upside.

Final Thoughts

I was graded as a B- on the FantasySP Mock Draft Simulator, but I'm personally a big fan of this mock draft.

Hurts is a top-end option at quarterback. If he ends up getting hurt, or struggles this season, then I'm confident in my streaming options at the position.

Irving and Jones might not be the best 1-2 combo at running back, but having Henderson, Robinson, Skattebo, White and Allgeier give me more than enough options to get through the season and find success at RB.

I like the Jefferson/Harrison starting combo at wide receiver, but admit I'm a bit thin after that, with just Williams and Pittman on my bench. I'll likely end up adding waiver wire wideouts as the season moves along, or trading a tight end or running back for a wideout.

Bowers and Warren are a fun tight end duo, and set me up for the whole season.

Overall, I'm a fan of this mock draft, and think I'm at least looking at a fantasy playoff berth. If a couple players take the leap I expect them too, then the sky is the limit for this team.

After completing this mock, I think it's time we turn our attention to some other fantasy setups. We'll cover deeper mock drafts, and also do some dynasty mocks soon, so keep checking back!