Frequently Asked Questions
Is MockDraftRunner completely free to use?
Yes, completely free. You can run a full NFL mock draft simulation with real trade logic, CPU-controlled teams, and up to 7 rounds without creating an account. Registration is only needed if you want to save your simulation or share it with the mock draft community.
Do I need an account to start drafting?
No account needed. Open MockDraftRunner and your NFL mock draft simulation starts immediately. You set your teams, configure rounds and trade settings, and go. An account only comes into play when you want to save your results or publish them for others to see.
How does the NFL mock draft simulation work?
You choose which teams you control, how many rounds to run, and your trade preferences. Then you make picks while the CPU drafts every other team based on their positional needs, player grades, and board value. Incoming trade offers from CPU teams appear in real time, and you can propose your own deals at any point.
Can I control more than one NFL team?
Yes. You can take control of as many teams as you want - from a single franchise to the full 32-team board. The CPU automatically handles every team you leave unassigned, so the draft keeps moving no matter how you set it up.
Can I simulate trades during the draft?
Absolutely. CPU teams trade up and down on their own throughout the simulation based on their needs and pick value. You can also propose trades at any point to move up for a target player or trade back to stack picks. The trade logic follows standard NFL draft value principles.
How many rounds can I simulate?
MockDraftRunner supports the full 7-round NFL Draft format. You can run all seven rounds or shorten the simulation to focus on the first round or the top picks only. It's your draft, your pace.
Can I build my own custom Big Board?
Yes. With a free account you can create a custom Big Board based on the current consensus rankings and reorder every NFL draft prospect to match your personal evaluations. Your custom rankings replace the default board in your simulations, so the entire draft plays out based on your player values.
How do I share my mock draft with others?
Once your simulation is complete, publish it with a single click and share the link anywhere. Anyone can view your full NFL mock draft results without an account. It's the easiest way to share your draft strategy with friends, fans, or the broader mock draft community online.
Can I share my custom Big Board publicly?
Yes. Just like simulations, your custom Big Boards can be published and shared via a direct link. The community can browse your prospect rankings, and others can use your board as a starting point for their own evaluations.
Where does the player and prospect data come from?
MockDraftRunner maintains its own NFL draft prospect database with independently researched player grades and positional rankings for every draft class. The official Big Board and all simulations are built directly on that data, so the prospect evaluations you see are ours - not scraped from a third-party feed or based on a generic consensus ranking.
How realistic is the CPU draft behavior?
The CPU teams draft based on their actual positional needs, prospect grades, and board value - the same factors real NFL front offices weigh every April. They also initiate trades independently when the value makes sense, which means every simulation plays out differently even if you use the same settings.
Can I pause or reset a simulation?
Yes. You can pause and resume at any point during the draft. If you want a fresh start, just reset and all picks and trades are cleared while your original settings stay intact. Saved simulations are also waiting in your dashboard whenever you want to pick up where you left off.