During the final week of NFL preseason, a 12-team fantasy football mock draft was conducted featuring PPR scoring. A highlighted choice was the selection of rookie Ashton Jeanty by Stephania Bell at No. 5 overall, despite his average draft position being 13.3. Competing against notable players like Saquon Barkley and Christian McCaffrey, who were still available, Jeanty’s selection surprised many participants. The drafting team included ESPN writers and editors such as Matt Bowen and Liz Loza, promoting engagement with fantasy football during preseason.
Selecting Las Vegas Raiders rookie Ashton Jeanty at No. 5 overall was a mild surprise in a 12-team PPR fantasy football mock draft, where he typically ranks at pick 13.3.
Saquon Barkley and Christian McCaffrey were still available when Ashton Jeanty was selected, as they are being drafted significantly earlier in ESPN fantasy leagues.
Participants in the mock draft included fantasy writers and editors from ESPN, such as Matt Bowen, Liz Loza, and Stephania Bell.
The mock draft allowed participants to experience drafting with PPR scoring rules and included several rounds to simulate a competitive fantasy football environment.
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