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In the first rookie mock after the 2025 NFL Draft, I imagine everyone has the same question: Where did the rookies go? So while I will tell you that this was a full PPR Superflex mock with two running backs, two wide receivers, one tight end and two traditional flexes, I won't waste too many other words. Instead, let's highlight where the rookies went in our first post-draft start-up mock:

13. Ashton Jeanty, RB, Raiders
27. Travis Hunter, WR, Jaguars
37. Cam Ward, QB, Titans
46. Omarion Hampton, RB, Chargers
49. TreVeyon Henderson, RB, Patriots
51. Tetairoa McMillan, WR, Panthers
60. RJ Harvey, RB, Broncos
61. Quinshon Judkins, RB, Browns
66. Jaxson Dart, QB, Giants
70. Colston Loveland, TE, Bears
75. Kaleb Johnson, RB, Steelers
80. Tyler Warren, TE, Colts
89. Emeka Egbuka, WR, Buccaneers
94. Cam Skattebo, RB, Giants
96. Matthew Golden, WR, Packers
97. Luther Burden, WR, Bears
98. Tre Harris, WR, Chargers
99. Bhayshul Tuten, RB, Jaguars
103. Jack Bech, WR, Raiders
118. Jalen Milroe, QB, Seahawks
123. Jayden Higgins, WR, Texans
133. Mason Taylor, TE, Jets
139. Dylan Sampson, RB, Browns
140. Jaydon Blue, RB, Cowboys
146. Jarquez Hunter, RB, Rams
150. Kyle Williams, WR, Patriots

That makes 26 rookies in the top 150 picks of this draft. We went 18 rounds, so there are even more names below. One interesting note, Jacob Gibbs drafted running backs with nine of his first 11 picks while Adam Aizer took rookies with four of his first six picks. I think this makes sense if you believe that your start-up draft should have a clear direction when it's over. On the flip side, if you draft a few older players early then it's probably best to take a win-now approach and save your rookie picks for sleepers in the double-digit rounds.

The analysts who participated in this mock draft are:

Heath Cummings, CBS Fantasy
Matt Donnelly, Dynasty Vipers
Jacob Gibbs, CBS Fantasy
Adam Pfeifer, FTN Fantasy
Matthew Rupert, Couch Scouts
Jamey Eisenberg, CBS Fantasy
Dave Richard, CBS Fantasy
Aaron St. Denis, Fantasy Pros
R.J, White, CBS Fantasy
Joel Cox, CBS Sports
Adam Aizer, CBS Fantasy

We also added one person from social media, which I will try to do more often with mocks moving forward, so keep an eye out. Thanks Mike!

Here are the results from this draft: