Fantasy Football Mock Draft 2021: Travis Kelce in first round for 12-team PPR?

Dec 6, 2020; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) gestures before the game against the Denver Broncos at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 6, 2020; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) gestures before the game against the Denver Broncos at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports
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Tevin Coleman. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-USA TODAY Sports

Fantasy Football Mock Draft: Round 11

  • Team 1 (11.01): Jamison Crowder, WR, Jets
  • Team 2 (11.02): DeVante Parker, WR, Dolphins
  • Team 3 (11.03): Hunter Henry, TE, Patriots
  • Team 4 (11.04): Jonnu Smith, TE, Patriots
  • Team 5 (11.05): Eric Ebron, TE, Steelers
  • Team 6 (11.06): Tyrell Williams, WR, Lions
  • Team 7 (11.07): Evan Engram, TE, Giants
  • Team 8** (11.08): Tevin Coleman, RB, Jets
  • Team 9 (11.09): Washington D/ST
  • Team 10 (11.10): Rob Gronkowski, TE, Buccaneers
  • Team 11 (11.11): Zack Moss, RB, BIlls
  • Team 12 (11.12): J.D. McKissic, RB, WFT

There are really two reasons why Tevin Coleman isn’t going until the 11th round of fantasy football mock drafts. First, he hasn’t exactly been able to stay on the field as well as you’d like in recent years. Secondly, the Jets just drafted Michael Carter in the fourth round, which will take away some of Coleman’s touches.

With that said, head coach Robert Saleh is familiar with Coleman and will surely use him at least in a 1A-1B situation with Carter given the latter’s lack of feature back ability. That could make Coleman an interesting sleeper behind an increasingly strong offensive line.

Fantasy Football Mock Draft: Round 12

  • Team 12 (12.01): Mecole Hardman, WR, Chiefs
  • Team 11 (12.02): Jamaal Williams, RB, Lions
  • Team 10 (12.03): Tarik Cohen, RB, Bears
  • Team 9 (12.04): Harrison Butker, K, Chiefs
  • Team 8** (12.05): Rashod Bateman, WR, Ravens
  • Team 7 (12.06): James White, RB, Patriots
  • Team 6 (12.07): Matt Ryan, QB, Falcons
  • Team 5 (12.08): Michael Pittman Jr., WR, Colts
  • Team 4 (12.09): Parris Campbell, WR, Colts
  • Team 3 (12.10): Darnell Mooney, WR, Bears
  • Team 2 (12.11): Russell Gage, WR, Falcons
  • Team 1 (12.12): Nelson Agholor, WR, Patriots

Anyone who has had Marquise Brown on their fantasy football roster over the past two years can attest to the fact that the Ravens passing game has been frustratingly inconsistent. But I’m betting on Rashod Bateman not only being a huge help for that but possibly having a Justin Jefferson-type rookie campaign.

Bateman is a perfect fit in Baltimore with his ability to work space open and attack in the middle of the field. Taking him at 12.05 doesn’t incur much risk but allows you to bank on the upside that he can be a high-end wide receiver right out of the gate.