Mock Draft 1.0: 6 essential lessons from our standard 12-team, half PPR draft

Mock Draft 1.0: 6 essential lessons from our standard 12-team, half PPR draft

Author: Yahoo Sports July 22, 2025 Duration: 1:20:14

Yahoo Sports fantasy analysts Matt Harmon and Justin Boone break down 6 key takeaways from the Yahoo Staff Mock Draft 1.0. From surprising draft trends to picks they already wish they could take back, the guys share insider lessons to help you crush your own draft. Plus, they reveal the best value steals you should be targeting. Don’t draft blind, take notes and get ahead of your league: 

(2:00) - IMPORTANT POD NOTE: Episodes move over to new YouTube channel on Aug. 4
(5:15) - Draft takeaway #1: Multiple RBs is the way to go
(15:55) - Draft takeaway #2: Prioritize WRs in the middle rounds
(30:30) - Draft takeaway #3: Beware of the gap after the elite QBs
(42:50) - Draft takeaway #4: Beware of the gap after the top 3 TEs
(58:30) - Draft takeaway #5: Best value picks
(1:06:55) - Draft takeaway #6: Picks you might regret

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