Fantasy Football: 2015 First Round Mock Draft

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5. Marshawn Lynch, RB, Seattle Seahawks

Beast Mode owned up to his nickname last season, rushing for 1,306 yards and 13 touchdowns. Along with 13 touchdowns, Lynch also had 367 receiving yards and four receiving touchdowns. Those seventeen total touchdowns are music to Fantasy football owner’s ears.

Lynch is a touchdown machine, as the last four seasons have all had the touchdown count in double digits – and thats just rushing. This season, Lynch has the potential to be the best running back in Fantasy football. With the Seahawks addition of Jimmy Graham, defenses will be struggling to contain each player.

Reports state that Graham will be blocking 75 percent of the time, which means that Lynch will be fed the ball the majority of the time. He has had a history of a back issue, but he hasn’t missed a game since 2011. Selecting Lynch at number five is a safe pick and his upside for the season is hard to overlook.