2010 Draft Prep: Standard 12-team mock draft
By Jamey Eisenberg | Senior Fantasy Writer Follow JameyFollow CBS Fantasy Football
It's here. The start of training camp. The official beginning of the football season.
As NFL players don their helmets and pads, Fantasy owners take out their cheat sheets and draft kits. It's time to get ready for Draft Day, and we're here to help.
This is the first of 11 mock drafts we will be doing between now and Week 1 of the regular season. We're starting with a standard, 12-team mock draft because that's the format most Fantasy owners use. At the end of training camp, these 12 owners will draft again in the same format to see what's changed following a full slate of preseason games.
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A lot will happen during that time, and we've got you covered. So stay tuned, and get ready for the best time of year. The fun for all Fantasy owners is taking part in drafts.
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In this league all touchdowns are worth six points, and we award one point for every 10 yards rushing and receiving and one point for every 25 yards passing. We feature a starting lineup of QB, 2 RB, 2 WR, TE, K, DST and a FLEX (RB/WR/TE). There will also be six reserve spots for a 15-round draft.
Our draft order is as follows:
1. Jamey Eisenberg, CBSSports.com Senior Fantasy Writer
2. Steve Spierer, CBSSports.com Fantasy Writer
3. Scott White, CBSSports.com Fantasy Writer
4. Al Melchior, CBSSports.com Data Analyst
5. Michael Hurcomb, CBSSports.com Fantasy Writer
6. Dave Richard, CBSSports.com Senior Fantasy Writer
7. Jeff Lippman, CBSSports.com Fantasy Writer
8. Ross Devonport, CBSSports.com Senior Fantasy Writer
9. Ed Gauna, CBSSports.com Fantasy Writer
10. Sergio Gonzalez, CBSSports.com Fantasy Writer
11. Eric Mack, CBSSports.com Senior Fantasy Writer
12. Adam Moore, CBSSports.com Fantasy Writer
| Draft Results | ||
| Round 1 | ||
| Pick | Team | Player |
| 1 | Jamey Eisenberg | Chris Johnson |
| 2 | Steve Spierer | Adrian Peterson |
| 3 | Scott White | Maurice Jones-Drew |
| 4 | Al Melchior | Michael Turner |
| 5 | Michael Hurcomb | Ray Rice |
| 6 | Dave Richard | Frank Gore |
| 7 | Jeff Lippman | Steven Jackson |
| 8 | Ross Devonport | DeAngelo Williams |
| 9 | Ed Gauna | Andre Johnson |
| 10 | Sergio Gonzalez | Drew Brees |
| 11 | Eric Mack | Rashard Mendenhall |
| 12 | Adam Moore | Peyton Manning |
| Jamey Eisenberg's Round 1 review: This is a standard league, so this is a standard way to start the first round with those eight running backs. Andre Johnson is great value at No. 9 overall, even in this format, and he will likely go earlier in most leagues. Brees, as expected, is the first quarterback off the board, followed by Manning. That’s the order it should go in most leagues, but don’t be surprised to see Aaron Rodgers in the first round also. All three quarterbacks are in a class by their own this season. | ||
| Round 2 | ||
| Pick | Team | Player |
| 1 | Adam Moore | Randy Moss |
| 2 | Eric Mack | Aaron Rodgers |
| 3 | Sergio Gonzalez | Shonn Greene |
| 4 | Ed Gauna | Cedric Benson |
| 5 | Ross Devonport | Ryan Grant |
| 6 | Jeff Lippman | Ryan Mathews |
| 7 | Dave Richard | DeSean Jackson |
| 8 | Michael Hurcomb | Reggie Wayne |
| 9 | Al Melchior | Knowshon Moreno |
| 10 | Scott White | LeSean McCoy |
| 11 | Steve Spierer | Matt Schaub |
| 12 | Jamey Eisenberg | Larry Fitzgerald |
| Dave Richard's Round 2 review: Several things stunned me in this round: The fall of Aaron Rodgers, the rise of Matt Schaub (over Tom Brady) and the sheer number of running backs taken – six (Knowshon Moreno was drafted before his injury took place). I would expect to see more receivers in Round 2 in your draft and less running backs. | ||
| Round 3 | ||
| Pick | Team | Player |
| 1 | Jamey Eisenberg | Calvin Johnson |
| 2 | Steve Spierer | Miles Austin |
| 3 | Scott White | Roddy White |
| 4 | Al Melchior | Tom Brady |
| 5 | Michael Hurcomb | Marques Colston |
| 6 | Dave Richard | Joseph Addai |
| 7 | Jeff Lippman | Jamaal Charles |
| 8 | Ross Devonport | Sidney Rice |
| 9 | Ed Gauna | Brandon Marshall |
| 10 | Sergio Gonzalez | Anquan Boldin |
| 11 | Eric Mack | Jonathan Stewart |
| 12 | Adam Moore | Pierre Thomas |
| Jamey Eisenberg's Round 3 review: Brady falling to Round 3 is a steal, especially since he went after Schaub. It was also shocking to see Johnson fall this far, and you can see how I built my team with the No. 1 overall running back followed by two Top 5 wide receivers in the first three rounds with Fitzgerald. I’d be surprised if I could do that again in any league. Seven receivers went in this round, and the drop-off in talent at receiver gets pretty shallow after Round 4. | ||
| Round 4 | ||
| Pick | Team | Player |
| 1 | Adam Moore | Beanie Wells |
| 2 | Eric Mack | Steve Smith (NYG) |
| 3 | Sergio Gonzalez | Ronnie Brown |
| 4 | Ed Gauna | Tony Romo |
| 5 | Ross Devonport | Greg Jennings |
| 6 | Jeff Lippman | Chad Ochocinco |
| 7 | Dave Richard | Wes Welker |
| 8 | Michael Hurcomb | Brandon Jacobs |
| 9 | Al Melchior | Steve Smith (CAR) |
| 10 | Scott White | Philip Rivers |
| 11 | Steve Spierer | Antonio Gates |
| 12 | Jamey Eisenberg | Ben Tate |
| Dave Richard's Round 4 review: Beanie Wells in Round 4 was a big surprise, but otherwise I think this round was indicative of what you might find in your leagues. If there was a reach, it was Ben Tate with the last pick in the round since he hasn't earned a starting job yet. Brandon Jacobs was a smidge of a reach, too. A month ago, my pick of Wes Welker would have been ugly, but now that he looks ready for action come September the pick isn't too bad at all. | ||
| Round 5 | ||
| Pick | Team | Player |
| 1 | Jamey Eisenberg | Jahvid Best |
| 2 | Steve Spierer | Marion Barber |
| 3 | Scott White | Dallas Clark |
| 4 | Al Melchior | Percy Harvin |
| 5 | Michael Hurcomb | Matt Forte |
| 6 | Dave Richard | Vernon Davis |
| 7 | Jeff Lippman | Dwayne Bowe |
| 8 | Ross Devonport | Clinton Portis |
| 9 | Ed Gauna | Felix Jones |
| 10 | Sergio Gonzalez | Mike Sims-Walker |
| 11 | Eric Mack | Jason Witten |
| 12 | Adam Moore | Michael Crabtree |
| Jamey Eisenberg's Round 5 review: Portis was selected too early in this draft, and he shouldn’t be taken in Round 5. You also might see this in a lot in drafts where Barber comes off the board followed by Jones a few picks later. Forte was an excellent selection here, and Fantasy owners are going to be pleased with his production this season. He will bounce back after last year’s down season due to injuries. Forte will play well for new offensive coordinator Mike Martz. | ||
| Round 6 | ||
| Pick | Team | Player |
| 1 | Adam Moore | Tony Gonzalez |
| 2 | Eric Mack | Hakeem Nicks |
| 3 | Sergio Gonzalez | Brent Celek |
| 4 | Ed Gauna | Jermichael Finley |
| 5 | Ross Devonport | Joe Flacco |
| 6 | Jeff Lippman | Jay Cutler |
| 7 | Dave Richard | Brett Favre |
| 8 | Michael Hurcomb | Kevin Kolb |
| 9 | Al Melchior | Cadillac Williams |
| 10 | Scott White | Pierre Garcon |
| 11 | Steve Spierer | Ahmad Bradshaw |
| 12 | Jamey Eisenberg | Matt Ryan |
| Dave Richard's Round 6 review: Three tight ends and five quarterbacks dominated this round, and it didn't have to happen this way. First of all, Celek behind Gonzalez was a steal, and Favre after Flacco and Cutler was equally sneaky (assuming Favre plays; otherwise I made a boneheaded pick). But get this: Only two running backs taken in Round 6. I thought this was the year where we could find running backs later than normal. Guess we'll have to see what happens in Round 7. | ||
| Round 7 | ||
| Pick | Team | Player |
| 1 | Jamey Eisenberg | Justin Forsett |
| 2 | Steve Spierer | Donald Driver |
| 3 | Scott White | Fred Jackson |
| 4 | Al Melchior | Hines Ward |
| 5 | Michael Hurcomb | LaDainian Tomlinson |
| 6 | Dave Richard | Reggie Bush |
| 7 | Jeff Lippman | Steve Breaston |
| 8 | Ross Devonport | C.J. Spiller |
| 9 | Ed Gauna | Ricky Williams |
| 10 | Sergio Gonzalez | Malcom Floyd |
| 11 | Eric Mack | Santana Moss |
| 12 | Adam Moore | Montario Hardesty |
| Jamey Eisenberg's Round 7 review: Forsett is one of my favorite sleepers, and I wouldn’t be afraid to draft him in Round 5 or 6. He’s going to thrive playing for new offensive line coach Alex Gibbs, who has made a living with his zone-blocking scheme. Driver went too early since he could be due for a down year, but I love the pick of Floyd in this round since he could thrive with Vincent Jackson out. Hardesty also went too soon since he’s dealing with a knee injury in training camp. | ||
| Round 8 | ||
| Pick | Team | Player |
| 1 | Adam Moore | T.J. Houshmandzadeh |
| 2 | Eric Mack | Jeremy Maclin |
| 3 | Sergio Gonzalez | Vincent Jackson |
| 4 | Ed Gauna | Thomas Jones |
| 5 | Ross Devonport | Terrell Owens |
| 6 | Jeff Lippman | Visanthe Shiancoe |
| 7 | Dave Richard | Eli Manning |
| 8 | Michael Hurcomb | Owen Daniels |
| 9 | Al Melchior | Zach Miller |
| 10 | Scott White | Michael Bush |
| 11 | Steve Spierer | Mike Wallace |
| 12 | Jamey Eisenberg | Jerome Harrison |
| Dave Richard's Round 8 review: A lot of names stick out here. Terrell Owens has gone from Fantasy afterthought to a mid-round pick after signing in Cincinnati, and he's worth being taken at this point. He's got modest expectations, and for players like that a mid-round pick is OK since there's not a lot of risk in striking out here compared to an earlier pick. Jeremy Maclin and T.J. Houshmandzadeh are the same story. Michael Bush is starting to trickle up draft boards because he's a projected starter and certainly someone who should see a decent amount of work this year. People fear Raiders, though, which might explain why he wasn't swiped in Round 6 or 7. As for Vincent Jackson, he's a total gamble in Round 8 since all signs point to him missing the first 10 weeks of the season due to a contract dispute and a suspension. I wouldn't touch him in Round 8 at all. Too risky. | ||
| Round 9 | ||
| Pick | Team | Player |
| 1 | Jamey Eisenberg | Robert Meachem |
| 2 | Steve Spierer | Kellen Winslow |
| 3 | Scott White | Donovan McNabb |
| 4 | Al Melchior | Tim Hightower |
| 5 | Michael Hurcomb | Carson Palmer |
| 6 | Dave Richard | Chester Taylor |
| 7 | Jeff Lippman | Kenny Britt |
| 8 | Ross Devonport | Laurence Maroney |
| 9 | Ed Gauna | Donald Brown |
| 10 | Sergio Gonzalez | Steve Slaton |
| 11 | Eric Mack | Jets DST |
| 12 | Adam Moore | Eagles DST |
| Jamey Eisenberg's Round 9 review: There were three running backs who went for good value in this round – Hightower, Taylor and Slaton. All are backup rushers, but they should still produce this season, including Taylor. He will play behind Forte, but he’ll still have plenty of productive weeks. Hightower is an excellent receiver and could be called upon even more to catch the ball with Boldin gone. And Slaton is still going to be a vital part of the Texans’ offense even with the addition of Tate. | ||
| Round 10 | ||
| Pick | Team | Player |
| 1 | Adam Moore | Willis McGahee |
| 2 | Eric Mack | Kevin Smith |
| 3 | Sergio Gonzalez | Darren Sproles |
| 4 | Ed Gauna | Santonio Holmes |
| 5 | Ross Devonport | Devin Aromashodu |
| 6 | Jeff Lippman | Ben Roethlisberger |
| 7 | Dave Richard | Darren McFadden |
| 8 | Michael Hurcomb | Devin Hester |
| 9 | Al Melchior | Chris Cooley |
| 10 | Scott White | Braylon Edwards |
| 11 | Steve Spierer | Vikings DST |
| 12 | Jamey Eisenberg | Lee Evans |
| Dave Richard's Round 10 review: You know, because the running back, quarterback and tight end positions are so deep this year, there are many values to rake in on Draft Day in the double-digit rounds. Here, I see Santonio Holmes, Ben Roethlisberger, Darren McFadden, Devin Hester and Chris Cooley as really good picks. All have the potential to put up big games given their abilities and their history, and Holmes and Roethlisberger in particular are good choices. Yeah, they'll start the season suspended and taking up space on rosters, but once they return they should be polished pieces for Fantasy owners to trade or start. If you're drafting and really happy with your team by this point, don't be afraid to grab one of them and hope to turn them loose come Week 5. | ||
| Round 11 | ||
| Pick | Team | Player |
| 1 | Jamey Eisenberg | Chad Henne |
| 2 | Steve Spierer | Toby Gerhart |
| 3 | Scott White | Derrick Mason |
| 4 | Al Melchior | Cowboys DST |
| 5 | Michael Hurcomb | Steelers DST |
| 6 | Dave Richard | Larry Johnson |
| 7 | Jeff Lippman | Mike Bell |
| 8 | Ross Devonport | John Carlson |
| 9 | Ed Gauna | 49ers DST |
| 10 | Sergio Gonzalez | Packers DST |
| 11 | Eric Mack | Anthony Gonzalez |
| 12 | Adam Moore | Chris Chambers |
| Jamey Eisenberg's Round 11 review: This was another round with great sleepers coming off the board. Henne, Johnson, Carlson and Gonzalez could end up as starting Fantasy options this year if they get a few breaks. Mason also fell too far given the way he’s played and his rapport with Flacco, but the addition of Boldin has scared plenty of owners. He can still be very good as a No. 3 Fantasy wide receiver. And as you can see, the run on defenses has started. | ||
| Round 12 | ||
| Pick | Team | Player |
| 1 | Adam Moore | Correll Buckhalter |
| 2 | Eric Mack | Mario Manningham |
| 3 | Sergio Gonzalez | Dexter McCluster |
| 4 | Ed Gauna | Jerricho Cotchery |
| 5 | Ross Devonport | Ravens DST |
| 6 | Jeff Lippman | Jabar Gaffney |
| 7 | Dave Richard | Austin Collie |
| 8 | Michael Hurcomb | Dez Bryant |
| 9 | Al Melchior | Matt Cassel |
| 10 | Scott White | Marshawn Lynch |
| 11 | Steve Spierer | Kevin Walter |
| 12 | Jamey Eisenberg | Arian Foster |
| Dave Richard's Round 12 review: A lot of people were grasping at straws by this point, but you don't have to be. Picks made in this round that I'd recommend for you to consider late in your drafts include: Matt Cassel, Jabar Gaffney, Austin Collie (I love this guy), and upside-laden rookies Dexter McCluster and Dez Bryant. One more: Texans running back Arian Foster, who had first-team reps all spring and should play in some capacity this season. You could do worse (Marshawn Lynch). | ||
| Round 13 | ||
| Pick | Team | Player |
| 1 | Jamey Eisenberg | Giants DST |
| 2 | Steve Spierer | Alex Smith |
| 3 | Scott White | Eddie Royal |
| 4 | Al Melchior | Julius Jones |
| 5 | Michael Hurcomb | Kevin Boss |
| 6 | Dave Richard | Nate Washington |
| 7 | Jeff Lippman | Bears DST |
| 8 | Ross Devonport | Josh Freeman |
| 9 | Ed Gauna | Matthew Stafford |
| 10 | Sergio Gonzalez | Mark Sanchez |
| 11 | Eric Mack | Roy E. Williams |
| 12 | Adam Moore | Matt Leinart |
| Jamey Eisenberg's Round 13 review: This was easily the round where backup quarterbacks were flying off the board, and this should illustrate why it pays to take a backup quarterback a round or two earlier. If you don’t want to get stuck with the likes of Freeman, Stafford and Sanchez then you’ll want to grab Palmer, McNabb, Roethlisberger, Henne or Smith before it’s too late. I like the late-round pick on Williams, and Royal could have a bounce-back year in his third season. | ||
| Round 14 | ||
| Pick | Team | Player |
| 1 | Adam Moore | Lynell Hamilton |
| 2 | Eric Mack | Stephen Gostkowski |
| 3 | Sergio Gonzalez | Chargers DST |
| 4 | Ed Gauna | Derrick Ward |
| 5 | Ross Devonport | Mike Williams |
| 6 | Jeff Lippman | Jonathan Dwyer |
| 7 | Dave Richard | Garrett Hartley |
| 8 | Michael Hurcomb | Golden Tate |
| 9 | Al Melchior | Dustin Keller |
| 10 | Scott White | Saints DST |
| 11 | Steve Spierer | Josh Cribbs |
| 12 | Jamey Eisenberg | Heath Miller |
| Dave Richard's Round 14 review: Typically this is when I'd recommend picking up a kicker or a DST, but I'll focus on some of the skill-position players we see in this round. The best value picks were Mike Williams, a promising rookie receiver expected to start for the Buccaneers, and Dustin Keller, who might serve as the third tight end for Melchior's team but still has some potential. I also liked Josh Cribbs late – he's a guy the Browns will have to use to pump some juice into their dormant offense. | ||
| Round 15 | ||
| Pick | Team | Player |
| 1 | Jamey Eisenberg | Ryan Longwell |
| 2 | Steve Spierer | David Akers |
| 3 | Scott White | Mason Crosby |
| 4 | Al Melchior | Nate Kaeding |
| 5 | Michael Hurcomb | Rob Bironas |
| 6 | Dave Richard | Patriots DST |
| 7 | Jeff Lippman | Lawrence Tynes |
| 8 | Ross Devonport | David Buehler |
| 9 | Ed Gauna | Neil Rackers |
| 10 | Sergio Gonzalez | Adam Vinatieri |
| 11 | Eric Mack | Javon Ringer |
| 12 | Adam Moore | Shayne Graham |
| Jamey Eisenberg's Round 15 review: The round of kickers. This is the round you should take a kicker in all leagues. As you can see, 10 of the 12 picks were kickers, and while you might miss out on Hartley or Gostkowski, the difference in scoring from the best kicker to the No. 10 kicker isn’t that much. You should always wait until your final pick to fill this spot on your roster. | ||
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