2009 Draft Prep: Our final 12-team PPR draft

Senior Fantasy Writer

Aug. 24, 2009

The time for pretend mock drafts has passed. This one's for real.

We've done mock drafts all offseason in an effort to provide you with the most updated information, from the NFL Draft to the start of training camp. But now, after the second preseason game, you're drafting your official teams, and so are we.

We'll be rolling out new mock drafts right up until the start of the season, beginning with this 12-team PPR league. We'll also be doing final mock drafts for a 12-team standard league and a 14-team standard league, and we recently completed our 12-team auction.

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While we'd love to cater to all your specific scoring systems and league requirements, these mock drafts will give you a good indication of where most players should go on Draft Day. And for this draft, receptions count for one point.

So don't panic when you see Wes Welker possibly among the Top 12 wide receivers or Reggie Bush in someone's starting lineup. In this format, that's OK.

As always, we'd like you to follow along and be part of the process. So if there's a draft pick you like or feel was too early, send us an e-mail to DMFantasyFootball@cbs.com. Put "12-team Mock Draft" in the subject line and share your thoughts on the draft.

This league features a starting lineup of QB, 2 RB, 3 WR, TE, K and DST. There will also be six reserve spots.

Our draft order is as follows:

1. Eric Mack, CBSSports.com Senior Fantasy Writer
2. Peter Madden, Editorial Director, CBSSports.com Fantasy Sports
3. Dave Richard, CBSSports.com Senior Fantasy Writer
4. J. Darin Darst, CBSSports.com College Football Producer
5. Scott White, CBSSports.com Fantasy Writer
6. Mike Freeman, CBSSports.com National Columnist
7. Eric Kay, CBSSports.com News Editor
8. Jeff Lippman, CBSSports.com Fantasy Writer
9. Michael Hurcomb, CBSSports.com Fantasy Writer
10. Ross Devonport, CBSSports.com Fantasy Writer
11. Jamey Eisenberg, CBSSports.com Senior Fantasy Writer
12. Sergio Gonzalez, CBSSports.com Fantasy Writer

Editor's note: This draft will take place over the next week to 10 days, starting Monday, Aug. 24 at 3 p.m. Most owners will make their picks during business hours, Mon.-Fri.

Draft Results
Round 1
Pick	Team	Player
1	Adam Moore	Rodgers, Aaron
2	Michael Hurcomb	Foster, Arian
3	Kevin Goodwin	Rice, Ray
4	Jeff Tobin	Brees, Drew
5	Jeff Lippman	McCoy, LeSean
6	Peter Madden	Jones-Drew, Maurice
7	Jamey Eisenberg	Johnson, Calvin
8	Dave Richard	Forte, Matt
9	Ed Gauna	Lynch, Marshawn
10	Al Melchior	Turner, Michael
11	Scott White	Brady, Tom
12	Bill Passonno	Johnson, Chris
Round 2
Pick	Team	Player
1	Bill Passonno	White, Roddy
2	Scott White	Mathews, Ryan
3	Al Melchior	Welker, Wes
4	Ed Gauna	Newton, Cam
5	Dave Richard	Stafford, Matthew
6	Jamey Eisenberg	McFadden, Darren
7	Peter Madden	Johnson, Andre
8	Jeff Lippman	Gronkowski, Rob
9	Jeff Tobin	Charles, Jamaal
10	Kevin Goodwin	Jennings, Greg
11	Michael Hurcomb	Peterson, Adrian
12	Adam Moore	Jackson, Fred
Round 3
Pick	Team	Player
1	Adam Moore	Nicks, Hakeem
2	Michael Hurcomb	Murray, DeMarco
3	Kevin Goodwin	Jackson, Steven
4	Jeff Tobin	Fitzgerald, Larry
5	Jeff Lippman	Nelson, Jordy
6	Peter Madden	Bradshaw, Ahmad
7	Jamey Eisenberg	Graham, Jimmy
8	Dave Richard	Bush, Michael
9	Ed Gauna	Cruz, Victor
10	Al Melchior	Gore, Frank
11	Scott White	Green, A.J.
12	Bill Passonno	Greene, Shonn
Round 4
Pick	Team	Player
1	Bill Passonno	Marshall, Brandon
2	Scott White	Bush, Reggie
3	Al Melchior	Wallace, Mike
4	Ed Gauna	Sproles, Darren
5	Dave Richard	Colston, Marques
6	Jamey Eisenberg	Helu, Roy
7	Peter Madden	Wells, Beanie
8	Jeff Lippman	Vick, Michael
9	Jeff Tobin	Blount, LeGarrette
10	Kevin Goodwin	Manning, Peyton
11	Michael Hurcomb	Jones, Julio
12	Adam Moore	Jackson, Vincent
Round 5
Pick	Team	Player
1	Adam Moore	McGahee, Willis
2	Michael Hurcomb	Manning, Eli
3	Kevin Goodwin	Austin, Miles
4	Jeff Tobin	Maclin, Jeremy
5	Jeff Lippman	Bryant, Dez
6	Peter Madden	Thomas, Daniel
7	Jamey Eisenberg	Harvin, Percy
8	Dave Richard	Smith, Steve
9	Ed Gauna	Gates, Antonio
10	Al Melchior	Romo, Tony
11	Scott White	Bowe, Dwayne
12	Bill Passonno	Mendenhall, Rashard
Round 6
Pick	Team	Player
1	Bill Passonno	Rivers, Philip
2	Scott White	Hernandez, Aaron
3	Al Melchior	Jackson, DeSean
4	Ed Gauna	Britt, Kenny
5	Dave Richard	Stewart, Jonathan
6	Jamey Eisenberg	Ryan, Matt
7	Peter Madden	Lloyd, Brandon
8	Jeff Lippman	Williams, DeAngelo
9	Jeff Tobin	Witten, Jason
10	Kevin Goodwin	Best, Jahvid
11	Michael Hurcomb	Floyd, Malcom
12	Adam Moore	Spiller, C.J.
Round 7
Pick	Team	Player
1	Adam Moore	Finley, Jermichael
2	Michael Hurcomb	Thomas, Demaryius
3	Kevin Goodwin	Schaub, Matt
4	Jeff Tobin	Johnson, Steve
5	Jeff Lippman	Ingram, Mark
6	Peter Madden	Roethlisberger, Ben
7	Jamey Eisenberg	Tate, Ben
8	Dave Richard	Redman, Isaac
9	Ed Gauna	Hardesty, Montario
10	Al Melchior	Davis, Vernon
11	Scott White	Brown, Antonio
12	Bill Passonno	Boldin, Anquan
Round 8
Pick	Team	Player
1	Bill Passonno	Wayne, Reggie
2	Scott White	Ridley, Stevan
3	Al Melchior	Benson, Cedric
4	Ed Gauna	Moss, Santana
5	Dave Richard	Crabtree, Michael
6	Jamey Eisenberg	Gerhart, Toby
7	Peter Madden	Tebow, Tim
8	Jeff Lippman	Holmes, Santonio
9	Jeff Tobin	Tolbert, Mike
10	Kevin Goodwin	Manningham, Mario
11	Michael Hurcomb	Jacobs, Brandon
12	Adam Moore	Hillis, Peyton
Round 9
Pick	Team	Player
1	Adam Moore	Rice, Sidney
2	Michael Hurcomb	Celek, Brent
3	Kevin Goodwin	Gonzalez, Tony
4	Jeff Tobin	Williams, Mike
5	Jeff Lippman	Hightower, Tim
6	Peter Madden	Robinson, Laurent
7	Jamey Eisenberg	Smith, Torrey
8	Dave Richard	Leshoure, Mikel
9	Ed Gauna	Jones, Felix
10	Al Melchior	Garcon, Pierre
11	Scott White	Smith, Kevin
12	Bill Passonno	Pettigrew, Brandon
Round 10
Pick	Team	Player
1	Bill Passonno	Hunter, Kendall
2	Scott White	Davis, Fred
3	Al Melchior	Flacco, Joe
4	Ed Gauna	Moreno, Knowshon
5	Dave Richard	Williams, Ryan
6	Jamey Eisenberg	Moore, Denarius
7	Peter Madden	Heyward-Bey, Darrius
8	Jeff Lippman	Washington, Nate
9	Jeff Tobin	Thomas, Pierre
10	Kevin Goodwin	Green-Ellis, BenJarvus
11	Michael Hurcomb	Young, Titus
12	Adam Moore	Moore, Lance
Round 11
Pick	Team	Player
1	Adam Moore	Daniels, Owen
2	Michael Hurcomb	Ravens
3	Kevin Goodwin	Clark, Dallas
4	Jeff Tobin	Gaffney, Jabar
5	Jeff Lippman	Palmer, Carson
6	Peter Madden	Gresham, Jermaine
7	Jamey Eisenberg	Royster, Evan
8	Dave Richard	Cook, Jared
9	Ed Gauna	Collie, Austin
10	Al Melchior	Winslow, Kellen
11	Scott White	Brown, Donald
12	Bill Passonno	Starks, James
Round 12
Pick	Team	Player
1	Bill Passonno	Steelers
2	Scott White	49ers
3	Al Melchior	Bears
4	Ed Gauna	Packers
5	Dave Richard	Flynn, Matt
6	Jamey Eisenberg	Scott, Bernard
7	Peter Madden	Amendola, Danny
8	Jeff Lippman	Cowboys
9	Jeff Tobin	Dalton, Andy
10	Kevin Goodwin	Jets
11	Michael Hurcomb	Cutler, Jay
12	Adam Moore	Freeman, Josh
Round 13
Pick	Team	Player
1	Adam Moore	Eagles
2	Michael Hurcomb	Keller, Dustin
3	Kevin Goodwin	Giants
4	Jeff Tobin	Dolphins
5	Jeff Lippman	Janikowski, Sebastian
6	Peter Madden	Texans
7	Jamey Eisenberg	Broncos
8	Dave Richard	Patriots
9	Ed Gauna	Sanchez, Mark
10	Al Melchior	Woodhead, Danny
11	Scott White	Fitzpatrick, Ryan
12	Bill Passonno	Kolb, Kevin
Round 14
Pick	Team	Player
1	Bill Passonno	Crosby, Mason
2	Scott White	Gostkowski, Stephen
3	Al Melchior	Rackers, Neil
4	Ed Gauna	Akers, David
5	Dave Richard	Hartley, Garrett
6	Jamey Eisenberg	Kaeding, Nate
7	Peter Madden	Suisham, Shaun
8	Jeff Lippman	Cooley, Chris
9	Jeff Tobin	Gould, Robbie
10	Kevin Goodwin	Bironas, Rob
11	Michael Hurcomb	Bailey, Dan
12	Adam Moore	Bryant, Matt

Starting job Wilson's to lose?
David Wilson, RB, NYG
5/20/2013

News: The Giants' official team website reports the starting running back job will be won in training camp and the preseason but that David Wilson is expected to earn it. "The general feeling is the job is Wilson’s to lose," wrote website writer and veteran Giants reporter Michael Eisen. The story adds Andre Brown is "in the mix" at running back.

Analysis: The speedster has immense upside in the Giants offense even though there will be weeks where Andre Brown will have more work and certainly scores more often. But if you give Wilson about 250 total touches over the season, which is feasible, then he'll have a chance at 1,200-plus total yards with his own share of scores. We consider Wilson a No. 2 Fantasy running back with upside. He's worth drafting as early as Round 4 so long as he's "in the mix" in training camp.

Knee flares up on LeSean
LeSean McCoy, RB, PHI
5/20/2013

News: Eagles running back LeSean McCoy was pulled from an OTA practice Monday with knee discomfort according to PhillyMag.com. He was on a sideline late in practice working on his own and getting stretched out by trainers. Per the Philadelphia Inquirer McCoy looked fine and said he "did something to his knee."

Analysis: It doesn't sound too serious. So long as McCoy is healthy and active for training camp there's nothing to be worried about. McCoy is expected to see a ton of work in the Eagles offense under new coach Chip Kelly. He has potential for a very good year, making him a Top 15 pick in all formats. Pairing him with Bryce Brown in Round 9 is a very smart idea.

Peyton: We're counting on Hillman
Ronnie Hillman, RB, DEN
5/20/2013

News: With Willis McGahee not in attendance and Knowshon Moreno not cleared for team drills, Ronnie Hillman and rookie Montee Ball split reps at the Broncos' OTA practice on Monday. USA Today reports Hillman had more first-team reps. Quarterback Peyton Manning has high expectations for Hillman. “Everybody in Year 2 ought to be better than they were in Year 1," Manning said. "Ronnie got great experience last year as a rookie. We’re really counting on him this year to have more of a role in the offense. ... It’s not just kind of a limited package like we did last year. We are really expecting him to make that next-level jump. It starts during these OTAs and training camp and being more of an established veteran running back. To me, after your rookie year, you are a veteran in my opinion. Second year, third year, fourth year—it doesn’t matter. A lot of the expectations out of Ronnie, and we’re counting on him to do good things for us this year.”

Analysis: You wouldn't expect a John Fox-coached team to give a rookie running back the majority of carries in a spring practice, would you? Ball is going to have to earn the primary rushing role, but it's a role he could get after the Broncos invested a second-round pick in him. Hillman has been referred to as a "change of pace" runner and he struggled last season to get first-team work (Knowshon Moreno leapfrogged him). The more work these two get now, the better they'll be in September. Ball will be found in Round 5 in drafts while Hillman is going to go later, roughly Round 10. Those estimates could change if the Broncos move on from McGahee and/or Moreno.

Doctors confident in Gronk
Rob Gronkowski, TE, NE
5/20/2013

News: ESPN reports that Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski, who is scheduled to undergo the fourth surgery on his left forearm on Monday, should be OK. The report says doctors feel confident that the infection has been eradicated, but they won't know for sure until they take tests during the procedure and then examine those over the next week. A new plate is expected to replace the one already in his arm and he will begin a new 10-11 week recovery period.

Analysis: We're glad to hear that Gronkowski should be OK after the forearm surgery, but he still has to deal with the upcoming procedure on his back, which should take place in 3-4 weeks. The goal is get Gronkowski back on the field for training camp, but he might not be ready until just before the start of the season. If Gronkowski is 100 percent with all his ailments then he has the chance to remain the No. 1 tight end in Fantasy with a pick in Round 2. But based on his health in May, he is dropping down the rank lists to more of a Top 5 Fantasy tight end. He's still worth drafting by Round 3 or 4 in the majority of leagues, but his value has taken a hit with another forearm surgery and the potential back problem. Stay tuned, and hopefully we get more good news as the offseason moves on.

RG3 begins throwing
Robert Griffin III, QB, WAS
5/20/2013

News: The father for Robert Griffin III told USA Today his son has been throwing a football since late April. That suggests he's ahead of schedule and could be ready to play in Week 1 against the Eagles on Sept. 9. RG3 posted on Twitter he had been doing "a couple of roll out throws," meaning he's running and throwing at the same time. "Everybody in the organization is targeting that season opener," Robert Griffin II said.

Analysis: The father added that RG3 is a little ahead of himself in his rehab compared to when he tore his right ACL in college, another good sign. Griffin tore up his knee on January 6 and the typical recovery from just an ACL procedure is nine months. His knee was damaged beyond that -- he also injured his MCL and PCL. Training camp opens on July 25, less than seven months after he got hurt. The Redskins' first game takes place September 9, eight months and three days after he got hurt. If the Redskins approach the injury with the long-term picture in mind then they might not rush him back so soon. A Fantasy gameplan: Draft Griffin with a pick in Round 7 or 8 and pair him with Carson Palmer in the final rounds. Palmer has a great early-season schedule and the Cardinals take on the Panthers in Week 5 when the Redskins are on bye. We'll keep you posted on RG3.

Gillislee has chance to start
Mike Gillislee, RB, MIA
5/20/2013

News: The South Florida Sun-Sentinel reports that Dolphins rookie Mike Gillislee, who ran for 1,152 yards and 10 touchdowns in his senior season at Florida, will compete with Lamar Miller, a 2012 fourth-round pick, and Daniel Thomas, a 2011 second-round pick, for the starting tailback spot during training camp this summer. Gillislee was drafted in the fifth round this year.

Analysis: We'd be shocked if Gillislee was the starting running back this season, but he doesn't have to leap frog proven veterans. Miller is unproven after barely playing as a rookie, and Thomas has struggled in two years. Still, Miller is expected to start, and Gillislee has the chance to beat out Thomas for the No. 2 job. Keep an eye on what happens, and unless Gillislee somehow ascends to the top of the depth chart he is only worth drafting with a late-round flier in standard leagues. In rookie-only formats take a chance on Gillislee with a second-round pick.

Vick: New offense is 'a lot easier'
Michael Vick, QB, PHI
5/20/2013

News: In an interview with 97.5 The Fanatic in Philadelphia, Michael Vick said his critics "know nothing about football" and preferred not to address issues about his play up to this point. That's because he's excited about the future, mainly working in Chip Kelly's new up-tempo no-huddle offense. Vick's working on ball security with Kelly, just one of several areas he has to clean up in order to efficiently play, which he's excited to do. "We had a lot of deeper throws last year, which required more time," Vick said. "It's just a big difference. Not to say there was anything wrong with the West Coast system, I loved it. I spent seven years in it, and it was cool. But I think the change of pace for me at this point in my career is good and the game is a lot easier now."

Analysis: If Vick likes the new offense and thinks it's easier to run, that can only mean good things for his statistics. There's still a camp battle to be had with Nick Foles and rookie Matt Barkley but we expect Vick to get the job. How long he has it is another question since he has a propensity for getting hurt. Vick is one of the appealing No. 2 Fantasy QBs to draft with a mid-round pick this summer, particularly to pair up with a starter you end up waiting for on Draft Day.

Woods impressive at OTAs
Robert Woods, WR, BUF
5/20/2013

News: The Bills official team website singled out rookie Robert Woods for his performance in practice Monday. In his first workout with the team Woods still had some timing issues with the quarterbacks but proved his route running is not amateurish. "I was really impressed with was a move that a lot of young guys make a mistake on and he didn't make it," Kevin Kolb said. "He beat the guy off the line and he continued to run his route and continued to push and was patient with it. He understood the timing of the offense and my footwork and we were able to hit a big play and keep the integrity of the pocket. That was good to see and I complemented him on it. A lot of young guys don’t do that. He’s somewhat complex in his route running ability."

Analysis: With the Bills thin on experienced receiver talent, Woods has a chance to crack the starting lineup if he can develop some serious chemistry with E.J. Manuel. Woods was a productive receiver at USC and could be fairly effective in Buffalo. For now no one should draft him in seasonal leagues but a second-round pick in rookie-only drafts and a late-round choice in dynasty/keeper leagues.

Cushing 'definitely' will be ready
Brian Cushing, LB, HOU
5/20/2013

News: Texans linebacker Brian Cushing told his team's official website he'll be ready for the start of the season. Cushing tore his left ACL last October. "My return is right around the corner, so that’s a good feeling," Cushing said on Monday. "I can definitely tell you I'll be ready for the first game of the season, and I’m pretty sure I’ll be ready for the first practice come training camp."

Analysis: Without Cushing the Texans' run defense took a step back and the defense in general yielded more points than with him. Fantasy owners also missed Cushing and his nice weekly delivery of stats. Assuming there are no setbacks owners should consider him a Top 15 Fantasy LB worth a mid-round pick.

Posey 'ahead of schedule'
DeVier Posey, WR, HOU
5/20/2013

News: Texans coach Gary Kubiak said receiver DeVier Posey is "ahead of schedule" on his rehab from a torn Achilles tendon suffered in a January playoff game. Posey did not participate in OTA practices.

Analysis: Posey could still land on the PUP list for part or all of the 2013 season. With the addition of rookie DeAndre Hopkins there's no good reason to consider Posey for reliable Fantasy use at this point.

More Updates

1	Peyton Manning, DEN, QB
2	Drew Brees, NO, QB
3	Tony Romo, DAL, QB
4	Cam Newton, CAR, QB
5	Tom Brady, NE, QB
6	Aaron Rodgers, GB, QB
7	Robert Griffin III, WAS, QB
8	Russell Wilson, SEA, QB
9	Andrew Luck, IND, QB
10	Michael Vick, PHI, QB
All Rankings

1	Adrian Peterson, MIN, RB
2	C.J. Spiller, BUF, RB
3	Marshawn Lynch, SEA, RB
4	Alfred Morris, WAS, RB
5	Frank Gore, SF, RB
6	Arian Foster, HOU, RB
7	DeMarco Murray, DAL, RB
8	Jamaal Charles, KC, RB
9	Stevan Ridley, NE, RB
10	LeSean McCoy, PHI, RB
All Rankings

1	Calvin Johnson, DET, WR
2	Dez Bryant, DAL, WR
3	Demaryius Thomas, DEN, WR
4	Brandon Marshall, CHI, WR
5	Wes Welker, DEN, WR
6	Eric Decker, DEN, WR
7	Reggie Wayne, IND, WR
8	Steve Smith, CAR, WR
9	Victor Cruz, NYG, WR
10	Marques Colston, NO, WR
All Rankings

1	Rob Gronkowski, NE, TE
2	Antonio Gates, SD, TE
3	Aaron Hernandez, NE, TE
4	Jason Witten, DAL, TE
5	Greg Olsen, CAR, TE
6	Jimmy Graham, NO, TE
7	Tony Gonzalez, ATL, TE
8	Dwayne Allen, IND, TE
9	Kyle Rudolph, MIN, TE
10	Delanie Walker, TEN, TE
All Rankings

1	Matt Prater, DEN, K
2	Stephen Gostkowski, NE, K
3	Shaun Suisham, PIT, K
4	Adam Vinatieri, IND, K
5	Blair Walsh, MIN, K
6	Nick Novak, SD, K
7	Garrett Hartley, NO, K
8	Jason Hanson, DET, K
9	Mason Crosby, GB, K
10	Josh Brown, NYG, K
All Rankings

1	Steelers, DST
2	49ers, DST
3	Broncos, DST
4	Chargers, DST
5	Seahawks, DST
6	Bengals, DST
7	Bills, DST
8	Patriots, DST
9	Texans, DST
10	Packers, DST
All Rankings