8 Team First Round Mock Draft

Head Analyst, Sam Angevine, plays out what the ideal first round draft for a league of 8 might look like.

1.01 - Michael Berluti (QB) - Tufts University

Coming off a first-team all conference campaign that saw the now junior selected to the D3Football Team of the Week for his record breaking week with eight total touchdowns (seven passing) as well as 475 total yards, Berluti is posed to set the conference on fire in 2023. He’s a proven durable QB that can rack up fantasy points through the air (his 69.12% completion led the conference) and on the ground (averaging 50 rushing yards a game in 2022). He should be the consensus no. 1 pick on all fantasy boards.

1.02 - Donovan Wood (WR) - Middlebury College

Another first team all-conference nominee, Wood is a dynamic WR who can beat the press and threaten defenses over the top. He’s fast and capable of using his 6’1 frame to dominate at the catch point. He racked up 938 receiving yards for the panthers in 2022. His late season prowess (averaging 28 points/game over the final 4 weeks of the 2022 season) makes him an intriguing target for managers looking to win a championship.

1.03 - Andre Eden (HB) - Bowdoin College

Eden only scored less than 10 points twice in 2022 and had 5 weeks scoring 15+. He is a consistent work horse fantasy back in an offense that is tailored to his skill set and is designed to get him the ball.

1.04 - Colton Bosselait (QB) - Bates College

After shattering the Bates school record for touchdowns responsible for in a season with 21 touchdowns accounted for: 17 passing, four rushing, Bosselait is looking to continue his success in 2023. He averaged almost 30 points a game in 2022 and has shown to be a threat with his legs.

1.05 - Keon Smart (HB) - Colby College

Keon Smart is a safe HB1 and the epitome of consistency in NESCAC rushing. He scored 10+ points every week in 2022 to finish as the HB1 on the year. The mules rushing attach looks to be strong again in 2023. Keon Smart is a no question start every week.

1.06 - Mark Howrigan (TE) - Hamilton College

The positional advantage that Howrigan offers at the TE position is worth investing a first round pick. He isn’t the continental’s first red zone target but his PPR value and consistent targets are uncommon at the TE position.

1.07 - Cole Kennon (QB) - Middlebury College

In a QB-heavy first round Kennon should be the 3rd signal caller to come off the board. After taking over the starting job in week 4 of 2022, Kennon lit the league on fire, averaging 29 points over his final 6 weeks. With Donovan Wood as his WR1, Kennon is a first round lock.

1.08 - Tyler DiNapoli (HB) - Trinity College

The 2022 NESCAC ROTY led the Vantams in rushes, yards (2nd in the conference), rushing TD, and all purpose yards (3rd in NESCAC). His inconsistency (0 points in 2/9 games, 20+ in 4/9) bumps him to the end of round 1.