College Fantasy Mock Draft

The 2011 college football season is still a couple of months away. However, it's never too early to start the research for the upcoming fantasy season.

For the third year in a row, Houston's Case Keenum gets the nod as the No. 1 overall pick. Keenum missed most of last year due to a torn ACL, but should be 100 percent in time for the season. Although Keenum certainly has his question marks, the senior is one of the safest picks on the board. Running back LaMichael James and receivers Justin Blackmon and Ryan Broyles should round out the top four in most drafts this fall.

Whether it's preseason or inseason, Athlon will be the source for college fantasy players in 2011. The release of the mock draft kicks off the preseason draft kit and players can expect updated player profiles, rankings and strategy pieces up until kickoff of the first game. When the season starts, Athlon is home to weekly rankings, waiver wire and a start or sit article to give your team the help it needs to hoist a championship in December.

Mock draft based upon a standard scoring system:

1 passing touchdown = 4 points
1 interception = -1 point
1 rushing/receiving/return touchdown = 6 points
25 passing yards = 1 point
10 rushing/receiving yards = 1 point
1 reception = 0.5 points

Starting lineup: 2 QB, 3 RB, 3 WR, 1 Flex (WR or RB), 1 TE, 1 K, 1 DEF, 8 bench spots

Here's how the picks look by team for the first mock draft of 2011.