The utility of a mock draft changes over the course of the pre-draft season for fantasy football managers.
Early on, mocks offer an opportunity to experiment with different processes and lineup structures. But at this juncture, with the NFL preseason slate finished and opening kick of the 2023 campaign barrelling toward us, mock drafts simply prepare you for the real thing.
This is when you get comfortable making picks on the clock and against other managers. Ideally, you head into the mock with the same strategy you plan on using at your actual talent grab, so you can see how things play out and whether you need to tweak your formula at all.