2024 FGT Fantasy Football Mock Draft – Rounds 5 & 6

By the Football Garbage Time Staff

Last time we provided our picks from the first two rounds and our 3rd and 4th rounds, and we’re back with our picks in Rounds 5 and 6!

As a reminder, we’re conducting our annual live Mock Fantasy Football Draft on Twitter (just check out #FGTMockDraft) for a mock PPR standard scoring Yahoo 10-team league (1 QB, 2 RBs, 3 WRs, 1 TE, 1 Non-QB FLEX, 1 K & 1 DEF) so that all of you can get some insight as to who we like for the upcoming 2024 season, and hopefully help all of you with your drafts.

This year, ten different writers & podcasters from five different sites participated, including:

Each one is taking part in a mock draft live over several weeks on Twitter, so follow along on Twitter by searching for #FGTMockDraft!  What trends and surprises did we see?

Below are the results of the first two rounds along with some comments from those who made the picks.  We also include the Expert Consensus Ranking (ECR) for PPR leagues as of August 18, 2024 as per Fantasy Pros so you can see how we differ from how other experts have ranked them for PPR leagues.

Don’t forget to also check our Rounds 1 & 2 Picks and our Rounds 3 & 4 Picks!

Don’t agree?  Well, it’s a free country, so sound off in the comments!

– Ha Kung Wong, Editor-In-Chief

Joanne Kong

1st Round – Pick 41 – Anthony Richardson (QB) [Current ECR: 48]

2nd Round – Pick 60 – Rome Odunze (WR) [Current ECR: 104]

This is what Joanne had to say about her picks:

The Indianapolis Colts are an interesting team coming into the 2024 season. Anthony Richardson was on track in his rookie year to be a breakout quarterback, averaging 22 points in his first three games. Unfortunately, due to a shoulder injury, Richardson was sidelined, and Joe Flacco took the field. A mobile rushing quarterback, Anderson poses a threat to any defense with his legs and his arm, while bringing fantasy owners a solid fantasy floor with big upside. Assuming Anderson stays healthy, he should be a one of the top fantasy quarterbacks this season.

After a spectacular final season at Washington with 1640 receiving yards and 13 touchdowns, Rome Odunze became the 9th overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.

Paired with rookie quarterback Caleb Williams, Chicago Bears fans are seeing a path to the promise land of the post-season before the actual season even starts. Rookie wide receivers are looking to have a breakout year, with 4th overall pick Marvin Harrison to the Arizona Cardinals and 6th overall pick Malik Nabers to the New York Giants. Although the talent is undeniable, Odunze’s ADP is held back by the presence of DJ Moore and Keenan Allen. Perhaps there might be some consistency issues to begin with, but there should be plenty of quality targets coming his way if his rapport with Williams from the preseason carries over.

Scott King

1st Round – Pick 42 – David Montgomery (RB) [Current ECR: 71]

2nd Round – Pick 59 – Dalton Kincaid (TE) [Current ECR: 70]

This is what Scott had to say about his picks:

I grabbed RB and TE to close out the draft. David Montgomery had a solid season in the same backfield as Gibbs. The lions look to expand their roles this year. Gibbs has a slight hamstring in camp so that’s something to keep an eye on and could make Monty more valuable.

In Buffalo Allen needs to throw to someone, might as well be Dalton Kincaid. Should have a big season after a solid rookie year.

Dan Thury

1st Round – Pick 43 – Cooper Kupp (WR) [Current ECR: 28]

2nd Round – Pick 58 – George Pickens (WR) [Current ECR: 54]

Dave Earl

1st Round – Pick 44 – DeVonta Smith (WR) [Current ECR: 36]

2nd Round – Pick 57 – Aaron Jones (RB) [Current ECR: 66]

This is what Dave had to say about his picks:

Finishing off the draft with pick DeVonta Smith (pick 5.04) and Aaron Jones (pick 6.07) are excellent value selections.

After back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons and off a fresh new contract, DeVonta Smith is primed to benefit from the addition of Saquon Barkley. Opposing defenses will continue to double AJ Brown plus keeping check on Dallas Goedert and now are forced to respect the Eagles run game led by Barkley. Smith is in perfect position for a 100+ catch season, over 1200 yards and double-digit TDs all the while using a 5th round pick on him too.

At the age of 29 there is that worry of Aaron Jones hitting that wall which is very likely, but he did finish the final 3 games last season averaging 5.68 yards per carry average and looked very strong after an injury hampered season. At pick 6.07 he is a low-risk high-reward selection.

Ryan Whitfield

1st Round – Pick 45 – Jaylen Waddle (WR) [Current ECR: 24]

2nd Round – Pick 56 – DK Metcalf (WR) [Current ECR: 37]

Kaiden King

1st Round – Pick 46 – Deebo Samuel (WR) [Current ECR: 35]

2nd Round – Pick 55 – Trey McBride (TE) [Current ECR: 47]

Will Gentile

1st Round – Pick 47 – Tee Higgins (WR) [Current ECR: 51]

2nd Round – Pick 54 – Nico Collins (WR) [Current ECR: 26]

This is what Will had to say about his picks:

Nico Collins has top 10 upside without top 10 cost. He has a great rapport with CJ Stroud which should give him plenty of consistency. He might get a few less looks this season, but those looks will bring higher efficiency with defenses having to pick their poison as between Stefon Diggs, Tank Dell or Collins. In the 6th round, he’s a steal.

Wole Akinso

1st Round – Pick 48 – Kyle Pitts (TE) [Current ECR: 81]

2nd Round – Pick 53 – Jayden Daniels (QB) [Current ECR: 79]

Ha Kung Wong

5th Round – Pick 49 – Kenneth Walker III (RB) [Current ECR: 56]

6th Round – Pick 52 – Joe Burrow (QB) [Current ECR: 59]

This is what Ha Kung had to say about his picks:

Kenneth Walker isn’t exciting but even while battling through numerous injuries in 2023, including a bruised shoulder, a strained oblique, a chest issue, and a calf issue, still managed to control touches while he was healthy. He averaged 17.3 touches and 82 total yards in the 14 games that he played at least 41% of the snaps. New OC Ryan Grubb has called Walker a “three-tool guy,” suggesting he can be useful as a runner, receiver and pass blocker. If he makes good on that, we may see more PPR upside this season which only makes his fantasy base more attractive. Sure, Zach Charbonnet will be a continued threat to take away work, but it seems pretty clear that Walker will continue to dominate touches. And getting him in the late 5th round is a steal for a viable fantasy RB2.

As for Joe Burrow, his 2023 was a mess mostly due to a bad calf right from the beginning of the season, but let’s not forget that from 2021 to 2022, he was a top 5 in completions, completion percentage, passing yards, passing touchdowns and touchdown rate. Joe Mixon is no longer around, but Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins are, and the Bengals drafted Jermaine Burton in the third round of the 2024 NFL Draft. All this means is more opportunity for Burrow to light it up at his bargain basement 6th round price.

Jordan Alexander

1st Round – Pick 50 – Tank Dell (WR) [Current ECR: 60]

2nd Round – Pick 51 – Kylar Murray (QB) [Current ECR: 58]

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