Fantasy Football Picks 2022: 2-Round Mock Draft, Top Keeper Rankings and Advice
Barely two weeks remain before the Buffalo Bills visit the Los Angeles Rams to kick-off the 2022 NFL season.
If you aren't knee-deep in fantasy football draft preparation, you're probably behind your fantasy leaguemates.
The good news is you came here, which is either a good start or (hopefully) the continuation of a busy and productive pre-draft season. Either way, let's get rolling with a two-round mock draft, our top-30 keeper rankings and general advice to help guide you through draft night.
2-Round Half-PPR Mock Draft
Round One
1. Jonathan Taylor, RB, Indianapolis Colts
2. Derrick Henry, RB, Tennessee Titans
3. Cooper Kupp, WR, Los Angeles Rams
4. Christian McCaffrey, RB, Carolina Panthers
5. Justin Jefferson, WR, Minnesota Vikings
6. Austin Ekeler, RB, Los Angeles Chargers
7. Najee Harris, RB, Pittsburgh Steelers
8. Ja'Marr Chase, WR, Cincinnati Bengals
9. Dalvin Cook, RB, Minnesota Vikings
10. Joe Mixon, RB, Cincinnati Bengals
11. Davante Adams, WR, Las Vegas Raiders
12. D'Andre Swift, RB, Detroit Lions
Round Two
13. Nick Chubb, RB, Cleveland Browns
14. Alvin Kamara, RB, New Orleans Saints
15. Stefon Diggs, WR, Buffalo Bills
16. Deebo Samuel, WR, San Francisco 49ers
17. CeeDee Lamb, WR, Dallas Cowboys
18. Saquon Barkley, RB, New York Giants
19. Travis Kelce, TE, Kansas City Chiefs
20. Leonard Fournette, RB, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
21. Javonte Williams, RB, Denver Broncos2
22. Tyreek Hill, WR, Miami Dolphins
23. Josh Allen, QB, Buffalo Bills
24. Mark Andrews, TE, Baltimore Ravens
Top-30 Keeper Rankings
1. Ja'Marr Chase, WR, Cincinnati Bengals
2. Justin Jefferson, WR, Minnesota Vikings
3. Jonathan Taylor, RB, Indianapolis Colts
4. Najee Harris, RB, Pittsburgh Steelers
5. CeeDee Lamb, WR, Dallas Cowboys
6. Javonte Williams, RB, Denver Broncos
7. Christian McCaffrey, RB, Carolina Panthers
8. Deebo Samuel, WR, San Francisco 49ers
9. Kyle Pitts, TE, Atlanta Falcons
10. Cooper Kupp, WR, Los Angeles Rams
11. D'Andre Swift, RB, Detroit Lions
12. A.J. Brown, WR, Philadelphia Eagles
13. Breece Hall, RB, New York Jets
14. Joe Mixon, RB, Cincinnati Bengals
15. Tee Higgins, WR, Cincinnati Bengals
16. Jaylen Waddle, WR, Miami Dolphins
17. Stefon Diggs, WR, Buffalo Bills
18. Austin Ekeler, RB, Los Angeles Chargers
19. Davante Adams, WR, Las Vegas Raiders
20. Saquon Barkley, RB, New York Giants
21. Tyreek Hill, WR, Miami Dolphins
22. DK Metcalf, WR, Seattle Seahawks
23. Alvin Kamara, RB, New Orleans Saints
24. Dalvin Cook, RB, Minnesota Vikings
25. Drake London, WR, Atlanta Falcons
26. Mark Andrews, TE, Baltimore Ravens2
27. Michael Pittman Jr., WR, Indianapolis Colts2
28. Travis Etienne Jr., RB, Jacksonville Jaguars
29. Derrick Henry, RB, Tennessee Titans
30. Josh Allen, QB, Buffalo Bills
Draft Advice
Enter With a Plan...But Be Ready to Pivot
When the clock strikes on draft day and it's your time to pick, you should have a good idea of which direction you're headed. While most people seem to recognize that much for their first pick, it would ideally be the case for your first several selections.
Having said that, you must be ready to pivot off of that plan if the draft board breaks in a surprising fashion. Don't reach for a player or position just because that's what your initial strategy would have you do. Similarly, do be ready to pounce on undervalued players or positions if your leaguemates are chasing something else.
Prioritize High-Volume Running Backs, If Possible
While there are different paths to fantasy glory, nothing improves your odds of winning big quite like a bell-cow running back. Granted, there aren't nearly as many of them as there used to be, but that only increases the value of those fortunate enough to fall into heavy workloads.
Obviously, this is somewhat dependent on the draft board, as you won't get more than a chance or two at targeting these players, but it's worth the effort if you can make it happen.
Know Your Format and Leaguemates
This sounds simple, but the worst mistake a fantasy player can make is skipping this step.
Does your league reward four points or six for a passing touchdown? Is there a point or half-point boost per reception? Are there big-play or big-yardage bonuses? Are your leaguemates likely to follow conventional wisdom, or are there wild-card drafters who will throw everything off-course? If you don't know the answers to these questions now, then you should get them answered before moving on to your next piece of pre-draft prep.