It’s never too early to get prepared to win your fantasy football league, and that’s exactly what we’re aiming to do today. Using the DraftHero mock draft simulator at 4for4, I ran a 12-team Half PPR mock draft to gauge early values, draft-day trends, and where you might find value—or traps—in 2025 fantasy football drafts.
This particular mock uses Yahoo-specific scoring settings and the standard 1QB, 2RB, 2WR, 1TE, 1 FLEX, 1 D/ST, 1 K, and 6 bench spots format. You can expand the full draft board at the bottom of this article to follow along with each pick.
Let’s break it down by draft phase.
Fantasy Football Half PPR Mock Draft Rounds 1–4
Biggest Reach: Terry McLaurin (Round 3, Pick 11)After finally cracking the WR1 tier last season with 82 catches and 13 touchdowns, McLaurin’s ADP has crept into risky territory. While the raw production was great, it came with a bit of noise: he was just the WR16 in points per game and finished 30th in yards per route run. Now 30 years old, he faces contract uncertainty and target competition from Deebo Samuel. Drafting him this early assumes not only a repeat of last year’s volume but also improved efficiency—two things that feel far from guaranteed.
Biggest Fall: Marvin Harrison Jr. (Round 4, Pick 6)The WR32 finish in total points was disappointing for Harrison, but it’s hard to fault his talent. He suffered from schematic issues and an inconsistent offense in Arizona. That said, the advanced numbers show room for growth, and he still tallied 885 yards and eight scores. If the Cardinals open things up in Year 2, Harrison could make this ADP look like a steal.
Fantasy Football Half PPR Mock Draft Rounds 5–8
Takeaway: QB Run is Real—And EarlyLamar Jackson kicked off the quarterback run in Round 3, and by the time Round 8 ended, nearly every team had its starter locked in. In Half PPR formats, this kind of positional pressure can lead to overdrafting. If the margin between QB7 and QB12 is razor-thin, managers might be better off zigging toward RB/WR depth while others reach.
Fantasy Football Half PPR Mock Draft Rounds 9–11
Biggest Reach: Dalton Kincaid (Round 9, Pick 12)Kincaid enters Year 3 with high hopes but an underwhelming 2024 tape. He regressed across the board in volume, catch rate, and production. There’s still upside (he plays with Josh Allen and lacks serious target competition) but a top-100 pick feels aggressive for someone with a TE26 finish and inconsistent usage. He’ll need to take a big leap if he’s going to turn into a top-10 option.
Fantasy Football Half PPR Mock Draft Rounds 12–14
Takeaway: Time Your Defense/Kicker RightWhether your league forces you to draft a kicker and defense or not, grabbing them in the final two rounds is still best practice. Among the defenses I like at cost: the Packers, Eagles, Lions, and Chargers.
Biggest Fall: J.K. Dobbins (Round 13, Pick 4)This is the kind of fall you hope for. Dobbins was RB17 in points per game despite only playing 12 games last year. Now in Denver, he enters a potentially run-heavy system and is coming off a strong season in broken tackles and YAC metrics. If he can earn the lead role over RJ Harvey, Dobbins could return RB2 value from the double-digit rounds.
Mock Draft Board
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Half PPR Mock Draft FAQs
How is Half PPR different from Full PPR or Standard scoring?In Half PPR leagues, you get 0.5 points per reception—this strikes a balance between rewarding pass-catching RBs and not over-inflating WR value like in full PPR. In Standard leagues, receptions don’t count at all.
What positions should I prioritize in Half PPR drafts?Running backs who catch passes (but aren’t totally reliant on them) tend to shine in this format. Wide receivers are still important, but not to the same extent as in full PPR.
What’s a mock draft, and why should I do one?Mock drafts help you prepare your draft-day strategy, test positional value, and see where players are being taken across multiple builds.
When should I draft a quarterback in Half PPR?Quarterback value can spike fast. In this mock, most starters were gone by Round 8, making it essential to decide early if you’re targeting a high-end QB or planning to wait.
Is it better to draft running backs early in Half PPR leagues?While early RBs are still popular, the rise in viable WR1s makes going WR-WR in the first two rounds a real option, especially if you can grab a pass-catching RB in the third or fourth round. Mock drafts like this one help you test that balance.
What are some common mistakes in Half PPR fantasy drafts?Overreacting to early QB runs, ignoring pass-catching upside in RB2s, or reaching for D/ST and kicker too soon. DraftHero can show how different strategies play out and help you avoid those pitfalls.
Where can I build my own mock draft?Use the DraftHero Mock Draft Tool at 4for4 for customizable simulations with synced league settings. DraftHero is 4for4’s customizable mock draft simulator that lets you test out different strategies, adjust for your league settings, and get instant analysis of your picks. It’s a great way to prepare and find value based on current ADP and projections.
How can I use 4for4’s rankings to improve my mock draft?4for4’s industry-leading rankings are updated daily and tailored to your league settings. You can integrate these rankings into your DraftHero mocks or use them side-by-side to compare values in real time.
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