Fantasy Football 2012: A Detailed Look at Rounds 1-4 of Tuesday’s Mock Draft

July 17, 2012   ·   Jay Clemons   ·   Jump to comments

On Tuesday afternoon, I participated in an ESPN.com mock draft (12 teams/standard scoring), drawing the No. 9 slot.

Here are the first 48 picks from Tuesday's simulation (with 60 seconds between picks):

(For a complete breakdown of my squad, click here.)

 
Round 1
1. QB Aaron Rodgers, Packers
2. RB Arian Foster, Texans
3. RB Ray Rice, Ravens
4. QB Tom Brady, Patriots
5. RB LeSean McCoy, Eagles
6. RB Maurice Jones-Drew, Jaguars
7. WR Calvin Johnson, Lions
8. RB Ryan Mathews, Chargers
9. RB Chris Johnson, Titans (my pick)
10. RB Matt Forte, Bears
11. RB Jamaal Charles, Chiefs
12. QB Drew Brees, Saints

 
Breakdown


My only early qualm: Jamaal Charles, my favorite NFL tailback to watch, doesn't have a Round 1 value heading into the season. If he didn't suffer a torn ACL last year, by all means, he'd be a top-five pick. But savvy fantasy owners can wait a bit longer for injury-connected assets...

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