Nagasaki’s Mock Draft 1.0

RB Travis Etienne is an explosive running back who can be an MFFL team’s anchor for years to come.

The following mock draft was conducted and written by Nagasaki.

Round 1

1.01 Switzerland Squirrels — RB1 Travis Etienne, Jax

Etienne might not be the 1st rookie RB off the board in most redrafts. He will compete for touches in year 1 with last year’s undrafted rookie surprise. in Dynasty, long term is the focus. Etienne, a former 4-star and national HS prospect heading into college, did not disappoint and became one the best all around RBs in college football. In the end, a 1st round NFL selection will steal the starting role in Jacksonville and prove to be a 3 down back who can run and catch; a PPR league target despite the initial landing spot. When you follow a player for 2 years prior to declaring for the NFL draft, and he performs as hyped, sometimes you follow your gut and believe he will still be everything he was assumed to be at the next level. The best dual threat PPR league RB, in a dynasty league its hard to pass on him. Perhaps, Switzerland could trade back a few spots and take a chance Etienne is still available, while acquiring additional capital.

1.02 Nagasaki Kamikazes — RB2 Najee Harris, Pit

Harris should be the number one ranked in many mock drafts. A 5-star recruit out of High School, Najee lived up to the hype in college. Landing in Pittsburgh, one would envision the days of Bell. However, James Conner made that attempt in the past and struggled to fill the shoes. Samuels, Snell, McFarland,…. the Steelers have tried to fill that 3 down role, but with a lacking offensive line, Harris is yet another attempt to resurrect the glory days of Steelers grind it out football.

1.03 Nagasaki Kamikazes — RB3 Javonte Williams, Den

Melvin Gordon is 28 and in his last year with Denver. Nagasaki gave up a ton for RB prospect D’andre Swift but has no other. The Kamikazes will look to build the corral to support Swift, even in a single RB league format now. Williams lands in a good position long term as a bruiser on a team that likes to grind the football. No stranger to committee style backfield, Williams will see a share of action in year one, however, long-term he can develop into a 3 down back if given the opportunity as soon as 2022.

1.04 Bangkok Blitz — TE1 Kyle Pitts, Atl

Tight ends take time to develop, regardless how big of a prospect they enter the league as. The upside for Pitts is that he can be drafted as a FLEX player regardless of his NFL classification. He will compete for targets with Ridley and Jones, but in an offense that should throw the ball over 600 times. Cost will be the only concern for the Blitz, taking a TE at #4, with a fixed contract that will cost $9.00 and $12.00 in years three and four when TEs are expected to be ready to contribute in fantasy. Bangkok has set their team up financially to be able to afford taking a chance on a TE at these costs.

1.05 Russia Renegades — WR1 Ja’marr Chase, Cin

Had Pitts fallen to Russia, the tough decision would have been to hedge the bet and roster/start Ridley and Pitts from week to week. Because Bangkok is in the best financial situation to take a chance on the Unicorn, Russia can take best available and WR1 of this class. The renegades landed a steal in Justin Jefferson but what’s even more scary is that when Jefferson and Chase last played together, Chase was the better receiver. The Renegades may have the opportunity to pin both in the same lineup, together again, while starting alongside Ridley, Higgins, and Lamb for possibly the next decade.
With targets split in Cincy amongst current receivers Higgins and Boyd, college chemistry might be the upside for stealing targets for Chase. Russia might consider trading down with Jamaica who could use the Burrow/Chase connection.

1.06 Ecuador Ewoks — WR2 Devonta Smith, Phi

Pick six is usually the “best available” . With the top of the draft always pecking away at the RBs, and someone grabbing WR1, this is a typical starting spot for a run on receivers and the honor of going first. WR2 should be Devonta Smith, Heisman Trophy winner, who lands on a team in dire need of WR1. Philly has high hopes in QB Jalen Hurts. Smith has a high upside but will compete for targets with always dominant TEs that take a large chunk of targets in the offense, as well as second year hopeful, Jalen Reagor. Regardless, Smith will be fantasy relevant in year one with a strong floor; the only question will be, where is his ceiling?

1.07 Ukraine Grainers — WR3 Jaylen Waddle, Mia

Continuing the natural run on receivers, the Grainers have consecutive picks and will be able to double the odds to find a successor to newly departed Tyreek Hill. Ukraine is comfortable at TE, Pitts is off the board, the top3 RBs are gone, and unless the Grainers trade out of these two picks, there are a couple of intriguing players that fit the mold. Miami saw something more in Waddle than fellow teammate and Heisman winner Smith. Jaylen will play all over the field and be used much like former Grainer, Tyreek Hill. The potential is too hard to pass up, and having two picks, the chance is worth it.

1.08 Ukraine Grainers — WR4 Rashod Bateman, Bal

Ukraine was left disappointed with 2019 rookie, and Raven hopeful, Marquise Brown. Hope still remains as the urban legend “year 3 WR breakout” can see Hollywood pan out to his pick 9 draft capital of two years ago. Having back to back selections, taking a chance on fellow Raven, Rashod Bateman, gives Ukraine the opportunity to see a possible standout WR1 for Lamar Jackson. Bateman would most likely begin in the corral with several other hopefuls that the Grainers possess, but would be a tremendous find at pick 8 if the chemistry builds in Baltimore.

1.09 Jamaica Jerks — TRADE or WR5 Terrace Marshall Jr, Car

Chase would be a good fit with Jamaica QB Joe Burrow, but won’t fall to 1.09. One possible move would be for the Jerks to work a trade to move up to 1.05. With picks 15, 17, 28, and 30, Jamaica has some capital to work with. One possibility would be to offer up pick 9 and 2022 first to Russia for pick 5 and 2022 first, if the Jerks believe their 2022 first will come before power house Russia’s first. another would be to pair pick 17 to move up 4 spots, or, multiple future year picks like 2022 first and 2022 second (Ecu) for pick 9 this year and allow Russia to back out of this years round one and prepare for next year. If no deal is desired, Jamaica follows in suit and loads the corral with a future receiver. Best available here would be Terrace Marshall. Reunited with former OC from college, he should be used in a variety of ways as a WR3 and the familiarity gives him an eary leg up to have his skillset utilized by Joe Brady, on a team destined to having the offense in catch-up mode quite often. Targets belong to CMC, Moore and Anderson, but with Samuel now departed, there are plenty of targets available. Moore had his 5th year option exercised for 2022 and will be a UFA in Carolina in 2023. Robby Anderson (27yo) is in a contract year.

1.10 Russia Renegades — RB4 Kenneth Gainwell, Phi

We could see a continued run on receivers but depending on what Russia does with pick 1.05, the team is very deep on WR. Russia could look to move this pick as well but Gainwell is a nice fit for the Renegades. This is typically the earliest a QB might go merely because of cost, and Russia has a stable of QBs in development. Gainwell will take over the split carry role in Philly with Sanders, who already resides in Russia. Gainwell is more of a 3rd down back but could fill in as a 2 or 3 down player if injury were to strike with Sanders. With the depth and development Russia possesses, this could be a safe pick to grab Gainwell.

1.11 Nagasaki Kamikazes — WR6 Elijah Moore, NYJ

Nagasaki looks to add depth at the wideout position. Moore, perhaps a step behind the other Moore (Rondale) but lands in a better situation for opportunity, not necessarily team talent. Rondale would align with Murray in Nagasaki, but Elijah brings a faster route to playing time.

1.12 San Juan Scorpions — QB1 Justin Fields, Chi

Kamara, Chubb, Hill… the Scorpions are prone to taking a chance on a fallen RB after the receiver run. Typically toward the end of the 1st round, and no different this year, the Scorpions would most likely be looking at Gainwell, or Sermon. Taking a chance on Diggs in a trade last year, San Juan drafted a WR in Reagor. With Diggs panning out, and pairing with Metcalf and McLaurin, Reagor’s slow start could be afforded. With Gainwell possibly going a pick or two sooner, it might make most sense to deepen the receiver depth. With Allen in his final year of contract, San Juan could start the run on QB. All world, Trevor Lawrence, should live up to the hype in the NFL, however, Justin Fields could be the better fantasy prospect. With a more aggressive offensive mind in Nagy, and the true dual-threat ability in Fields, San Juan could take a chance on a local favorite to sit behind Allen. Fields should be game ready week 1, even if he doesn’t get the chance immediately.

Round 2

2.01 Wake Island Wookiees — QB2 Trevor Lawrence, Jax

Perhaps the QB1, as he was in the NFL draft, he could develop into a solid fantasy QB. He goes to a run first team but has several weapons to air it out. Wake does not have a first round pick but selection 13 is as close as it comes to a tail end first. The franchise can go any available direction as they have many needs, but at this point in the draft grabbing a top 2 QB at a good cost would be the better choice. Too early for TE2, though they have their franchise TE, and RB is all but deep sleepers at this point in a weaker RB class, wide receiver would be the only other option. With 6 gone, WR7 or deeper can wait, and will need to look for WR futures in next year’s draft.

2.02 Bangkok Blitz — WR7 Rondale Moore, Az

Bangkok has built their RB and QB stockpile. Moore becomes the best available WR to stash in the corral in a wait and see approach a few years out.

2.03 Jamaica Jerks — QB3 Trey Lance, SF

Jamaica has a couple early seconds, and has a franchise QB. With RB drained, 7 WRs gone, Jamaica might use this pick as sole compensation in a chase for a star from the NFT auction. If not, they could take a chance on a future leader in SF a couple years away, following Burrow in his 3rd or final year in Jamaica.

2.04 Russia Renegades — RB5 Trey Sermon, SF

Another Trey, also from San Fran, Russia can afford to take a chance on a talent that goes to a team always stacking a deep RB committee, but a guy who has the talent to finally win that job and be a feature back.

2.05 Jamaica Jerks — WR8 Kadarius Toney, NYG

Toney has tremendous raw talent but lands in a team with a lot of question marks and WR depth. Its uncertain who will emerge as WR1 in New York but long term, Toney has the skill set to be used in numerous ways and create mismatches for defenses. If he develops chemistry early on, he can become a security blanket for Jones.

2.06 Ukraine Grainers — RB6 Michael Carter, NYJ

The Grainers don’t have any “needs” as they are merely restocking the depth they have at every position. CMC won’t be around forever and the Grainers will address that with a high 1st round some day. For now, they will use the “best available” approach throughout the draft. Carter has breakout talent but played in committee in college. He lands in position to earn a lucrative fantasy RB job, if he fights enough to perform and take it.

2.07 Russia Renegades — WR9 Dyami Brown Was

Russia on the board again and afforded the ability to look for breakouts. Brown is a sneaky pick who has the ability to stretch the field for Ryan Fitzpatrick and 2018 with Desean Jackson. Heck, he built chemistry with DJ so much that Jackson gave him his digs to wear at a post game conference after the two started the year torching teams.

2.08 Egypt Pharaohs — WR10 Tylan Wallace, Bal

Egypt doesn’t have a first round selection but has back to back selections in the second. With the first of two, the Pharaohs select Wallace from Baltimore. Wallace has a small frame but that makes him versatile in play and hard to touch when you can’t catch him. The Ravens will utilize his skill set to move him all over the field in an open offense.

2.09 Egypt Pharaohs — WR11 Amon-Ra St. Brown, Det

St. Brown has every opportunity to compete for time in a new look receiver corp. Egypt tends to carry a deep WR bench and taking back to back receivers would not be a surprise.

2.10 San Juan Scorpions — RB7 Chuba Hubbard, Car

Hubbard was one of the most hyped prospects the past couple of years and ultimately dropped to 7th in most rankings. He will sit behind the best fantasy RB this decade and should not see any regular playing time. Chuba will be used as a change of pace for the panthers and CMC, but would have tremendous upside if CMC injuries continued. He’s a grinder and runs down hill, but lacks PPR appeal as he’s not known for his hands.

2.11 Christmas Island Crabs — WR12 Amari Rodgers, GB

CIC makes their first appearance in the draft with the final two picks of round 2. On the cusp of a rebuild, Rodgers is a player that will be given equal opportunity to take the WR2 in the high octane Green Bay offense.

2.12 Christmas Island Crabs — QB4 Zach Wilson, NYJ

Wilson brings the Jets a fresh start and a new hope. CIC can add their first QB to the corral in a wait and see approach.

Round 3

3.01 Russia Renegades — TE2 Pat Freiermuth, Pit

The Renegades often take their chances on TE depth and with all needs met, this is a good opportunity to begin to grow another in the corral. Freiermuth has been compared to Hunter Henry, a Russia native, and can spend a couple years learning from Henry in the Renegade corral.

3.02 Nagasaki Kamikazes — QB5 Mac Jones, NE

Nagasaki will need to begin throwing darts at some point for depth behind Murray, or even a possible replacement someday. Mac is the complete opposite QB as Murray and would be a stab at someone years out from starting for the Kamikazes.

3.03 Ecuador Ewoks — WR13 Seth Williams, Den

Ecuador needs to take some chances to find a future WR. Williams is a project that would be best slated for a year or two out. Ecuador’s corral is bare and WR is the best option for 3rd and 4th round picks. Looking for players with future chances of landing playing time due to WR departure. This is the case in Denver a year or two out.

3.04 Jamaica Jerks — RB8 Jermar Jefferson, Det

Goal line mooch, enters a team with depth and question marks. Jefferson can emerge as a chain mover, and a TD vulture in the Red Zone.

3.05 Turkey Jerky — RB9 Khalil Herbert, Chi

A potential replacement for the Jerky’s Flex RB in Tarik Cohen.

3.06 Jamaica Jerks — WR14 D’Wayne Eskridge, Sea

Eskridge lands in a good offense that loves to stretch the field and that’s exactly what he does best. Long term, could be waiting for Lockett to move on.

3.07 Ukraine Grainers — RB10 Rhamondre Stevenson, NE

Stevenson enters a muddy RB team with next man up as a philosophy. Can be the hot hand any given week with any of the others on the team.

3.08 Ecuador Ewoks — WR15 Nico Collins, Hou

Big, physical receiver that will be given opportunity immediately in a team who hasn’t yet set their identity.

3.09 Egypt Pharaohs — TE3 Brevin Jordan, Hou

Jordan missed time due to injury, and fell in the draft. However, landing in Houston can compete for the starting position year 1. Not known for blocking may keep him from opportunity in plan, however, with Houston often trailing they can call on Brevin for his speed and ability to make plays in the open field.

3.10 Christmas Island Crabs — RB11 Elijah Mitchell, SF

Bruiser back that thrives on a line that can create holes.

3.11 Bangkok Blitz — RB12 Kylin Hill, GB

Buried depth for a team that’s stacked at RB, Hill will sit deep in the corral for the Blitz.

3.12 Nagasaki Kamikazes — RB13 Javian Hawkins, Atl

Longshot for a roster spot but on a team aiming at running the ball.

Round 4

4.01 Wake Island Wookiees — WR16 Tutu Atwell, LAR

This year’s version of Antonio Gibson, a multi-position swiss army knife player. Injury concerns due to his size, but if you can’t touch him, you can’t stop him.

4.02 Switzerland Squirrels — RB14 Jaret Patterson, Was

Patterson is built to be a 3rd down back, and may never have much of a chance to produce consistently in the NFL, or MFFL.

4.03 Ecuador Ewoks — WR17 Anthony Schwartz, Cle

May take time to earn playing time for a team that plays 2WR sets more than most. Ecuador can let him sit and learn in the corral until opportunity is given. Stretches the field and has big play ability.

4.04 Bangkok Blitz — WR18 Shi Smith, Car

Smith is small receiver built to play slot. Can earn time for 3 wide sets, and be useful in PPR format.

4.05 Jamaica Jerks — WR19 Sage Surratt, Det

Dominates the outside matchups, but the concern would be his QBs ability to get him the ball. A project to get to mesh with Goff, but long term could become a threat and a headache to cover.

4.06 Turkey Jerky — WR20 Demetric Felton, Cle

Another multi-tool player, Felton played RB in college, but comes to the league as a WR. Early on, it is unclear how he may be used by a 2 wide team, with 2 sold RBs as well.

4.07 Egypt Pharaohs — RB15 Pooka Williams Jr, Cin

With Bernard gone, Williams comes in as an explosive play maker from the slot, backfield, and wheel. Cincy can really have fun game planning with Williams as a change of pace for Mixon, and in conjunction with a stellar receiving corp.

4.08 Ukraine Grainers — WR21 Marquez Stevenson, Buf

Depth for a pass happy team. Stevenson is a work in progress and will need to develop to earn any playing time. Ukraine can afford to stash him in the corral.

4.09 Christmas Island Crabs — WR22 Jaelon Darden, TB

Next in line after Tyler Johnson showed promise as a sleeper pick. Darden will take time to develop and need to wait for the receivers ahead of him to move on. CIC will be rebuilding and can afford to wait on Darden’s development.

4.10 Russia Renegades — WR23 Ihmir Smith-Marsette, Min

ISM will learn from two greats immediately and can be used to stretch the field and create space for Jefferson and Thielen in the middle.

4.11 Nagasaki Kamikazes — QB6 Kyle Trask, TB

May not get a chance to play during his 3 year rookie deal with Nagasaki, as TB12 shows no sign of handing over the reins.

4.12 San Juan Scorpions — WR24 Dazz Newsome, Chi

Could be the long-term replacement for Anthony Miller in Chicago. Can see the field sooner than later. Will be given the opportunity to compete for time immediately.