Fantasy football mock draft highlights Chase Brown and wide receiver strategies

Participants in the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Draft-A-Thon conducted a 12-team PPR mock draft on Tuesday. The event served as a fundraiser and a preparation tool for upcoming fantasy seasons. A notable early selection included Chase Brown going at the sixth overall pick, surpassing several established running backs. Other managers utilized an aggressive wide receiver strategy, opening with three consecutive selections at the position. Participants balanced their rosters with players like Dak Prescott, A.J. Brown, and CeeDee Lamb while navigating various draft positions. The draft adhered to standard PPR scoring rules for a 13-round format.

• 2:07 PMCBS Sports — 2026 St. Jude Fantasy football PPR mock draft 3.0: Chase Brown goes early as a bold WR-heavy build pays off