The preparation for your perfect 2025 fantasy football draft begins now. Have a battle plan when you show up for your in-person draft or fire up the laptop for your online draft. But don’t make it a rigid plan.

Wide receiver Puka Nacua of the Los Angeles Rams has gone from fifth-round pick to NFL star in just two seasons. As a rookie, Nacua posted historic numbers for a first-year player—105 catches for 1,486 yards. In 2024, Nacua played in just 11 games, but his receiving yards per game were even better than his inaugural campaign.

The Athletic fantasy football staff reveals their mock results in which they were all tasked with carrying out a particular draft strategy.