I’ll be honest with you – Rookie Drafts are hard. You, as a dynasty football manager, are always trying to set up your team for years of success. Before the season even gets going, you are faced with a tricky test in the form of a three-to-four-round draft with a small set of unknown commodities. In each Rookie Draft, you try to pinpoint and select the next Justin Jefferson while avoiding the next N’Keal Harry with just a few picks. If you don’t test things out with a Rookie Mock Draft, you’ll be sitting there on the clock, stressing out.
That’s why we practice these things. That’s the reason why we Mock.
So, Chef, today we have for you a 12-Team Superflex Rookie Mock Draft that aims to paint a picture of what we could expect if players needed to draft today.
2025 Rookie Mock Draft | 3 Round Superflex
League Settings:
- 12 Team
- Superflex
- No TEP
- Half PPR
Round 1
1. Ashton Jeanty, RB, Boise State
There’s not much else we can say about Jeanty that hasn’t already been said in fantasy football circles. His 2,601 rushing yards is second all-time in a single season. He was second in the country with 29 rushing touchdowns. In a wildly talented running back class, he still stands tall above the rest. Unless his NFL team is truly an all-time awful landing spot, Jeanty is locked and loaded as the first overall pick in any format.
2. Cam Ward, QB, Miami
The betting favorite for the first overall pick in the NFL Draft, Cam Ward is an easy choice at the 1.02 in super flex leagues. The first QB taken in the NFL draft is generally a safe bet for fantasy purposes (we can thank Bryce Young for making it not a surefire thing) and Ward looks like someone who can provide a solid, consistent fantasy floor. If he can reproduce his 4,123-yard, 36 touchdown performance regularly, you’ll be pretty dang happy.
3. Omarion Hampton, RB, North Carolina
The Bruiser in Powder blue, a nickname I have created on the spot at this moment, is going to be someone you will want to take highly in your rookie drafts. He was an absolute menace at UNC, racking up over 2,000 yards of offense on a very middling team. This offense demanded a ton from Hampton, and he did not shy away from the challenge. I love Hampton as a prospect because he has that prototypical size to handle a three-down workload and athleticism to make the most of those touches. Opportunities translate to success in this game and Hampton is sure to immediately take over any backfield come August.
4. TreVeyon Henderson, RB, Ohio State
Here we have our first “gotta pick one” guy in this year’s rookie class. As one half of the impressive OSU backfield, Henderson served as the explosive, “lightning” half of the two. Henderson had 9 games with a rush over 20 yards, averaged 7.1 yards per carry, and found the endzone multiple times in four games. He’s a threat to score every time he touches the ball – the exact type of player you want in fantasy. PFF’s 8th-ranked rusher looks to be someone you can look to be a difference maker even in his rookie season.
5. Tetairoa McMillan, WR, Arizona
The “prospect fatigue” surrounding Tet McMillan is something that needs to be studied. Each week it feels as though more and more folks are cooling on Arizona’s elite wide out. I’m not concerned. The top receiver in this draft (not named Travis Hunter) looks to be one of the most NFL-ready wideouts in the draft. Recording back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons is great. Then you look at his QB, knowing that he only threw for 2,900 yards, and it all becomes just that more impressive. T-Mac is not a generational talent, but he is an excellent receiver who can join elite company in a short time.
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6. Quinshon Judkins, RB, Ohio State
The second half of the OSU backfield doesn’t go that far behind his teammate. Judkins is the “thunder” that complements Henderson’s electricity and should find a role in an NFL offense rather quickly. The Ole Miss transfer helped OSU power past Notre Dame in the College Football Championship, scoring three total touchdowns – 2 on the ground with 100 yards rushing, with another through the air. Judkins has the bulk for a larger workload, but he’s a tad less explosive than Henderson (5 games with a rush over 20 yards vs 9 for Henderson). These two will have players split as to who will be the better back for fantasy, but ultimately, you can’t go wrong with either.
7. Tyler Warren, TE, Penn State
Rookie tight ends are all the rage right now, and Penn State’s Tyler Warren could be the very next big thing. Warren is an athletic freak who broke out this past year after having a relatively quiet junior season. He was tied for the most receptions in 2024 with 104, only trailing another breakout TE that we will talk about later in this article. Warren racked up 1,200 yards receiving and added another 200 on the ground in an offense that clearly wanted to do one thing – give this dude the ball early and often. Sadly, Warren is no Brock Bowers, but his upside is undeniable at a position that is typically a weak spot for dynasty rosters.
8. Shedeur Sanders, QB, Colorado
Shedeur Sanders is a fascinating prospect because both camps are very, very loud. The doubters have a laundry list of stats that build up their case for Shedeur being a poor NFL QB. Meanwhile, the truthers see Sanders as one of the most reliable and NFL-ready QBs in the draft because of a different subset of stats. Statistics are cool like that. The truth about Sanders is solidly in the middle between the two extremes. He will be a plenty fine NFL QB if he can adjust some bad habits he learned while running for his life behind a bad Colorado offensive line. For fantasy, he’s going to be a stable contributor to your roster while not pushing you over the top as he lacks that rushing upside.
9. Emeka Egbuka, WR, Ohio State
Are we able to call OSU “WR U” yet? Or is LSU still fighting for the honors? Well, while we figure that out, let’s talk about Emeka Egbuka – the latest great WR from Ohio State. Egbuka made the correct call to go back for one more year rather than declare for the 2024 draft. In this class, he stands a solid tier above the rest of the group as one of the most plug-and-play guys in the draft. Two years with 1,000 yards receiving and 10 touchdowns is an impressive-looking resume. Egbuka isn’t the most exciting name on this list, but he is shaping up to be the safest pick amongst the wideouts this year.
10. Matthew Golden, WR, Texas
We go from the safest to the “shiniest” pick in the draft, and that’s not really meant to be a pun on his last name. Matthew Golden burst onto the rookie-draft scene after a tremendous run during the College Football Playoffs. Even though he was catching passes from a shaky Quinn Ewers, Golden posted a 19-411-1 stat line against the top talent in the NCAA. Golden continued to surprise onlookers after registering a blistering 4.29 40-yard dash. I’m not sure if there’s been a player with a more sudden meteoric rise than Matthew Golden. This does all give me a bit of a pause in taking him any earlier than this, but it’s tough to ignore.
11. Colston Loveland, TE, Michigan
Quick, name one Michigan wide receiver. If you’re having trouble, it’s ok, I’m not sure if the Michigan OC could either. But in reality, they didn’t need to use them with Colston Loveland on the field. He led the Wolverines in receptions, receiving yards, and receiving touchdowns, in a passing attack that desperately needed someone to emerge as a reliable option. Loveland is a lethal receiving option from the TE spot. He’s a matchup nightmare, meaning he’s gold for fantasy.
12. Luther Burden III, WR, Missouri
The last wideout and the last pick of the first round is Missouri’s own Luther Burden. Burden had a phenomenal 2023 campaign, but it’s the middling 2024 outing that is on top of most managers’ minds. Burden is fantastic with the ball in his hands but he’s more than just a “YAC” guy. This is a guy who can be a playmaker, we just need to see him in a situation that can utilize his skill set.
Round 2
1. Jaxson Dart, QB, Ole Miss
Jaxson Dart is a really fun prospect to review because he could be someone who sneaks into the first round. He was one of six players to throw over 4,000 yards this past year, and was able to do it in the fewest number of attempts. Of those same six players, he had the fewest interceptions (6) and highest passer rating (180.7). Box score watchers would say he should go pretty high in the NFL Draft. If he can just avoid the really, really dumb interceptions in high-pressure moments.
2. Tre Harris, WR, Ole Miss
Dart’s Ole Miss teammate doesn’t fall too far behind him in this round, as Tre Harris is on the outside looking in at that first tier of wide receivers. In 2024, he finally crossed that 1,000-yard threshold after falling short two times prior. He achieved this in just 8 games, with the help of some monstrous efforts in each of those contests. Five of those games Harris had over 100 yards receiving, three of which he had eclipsed 150 yards. What should give drafters pause is the question – was it Harris or the offense that produced these incredible numbers?
3. Kaleb Johnson, RB, Iowa
Kaleb Johnson, the Big Ten’s leading rusher, is shaping up to be one of the best values in Rookie Drafts. 1,500 yards and 21 touchdowns were good enough for Johnson to get an All-American nod. He also caught 22 passes, which is a nice bump in fantasy points for someone who is more of a downhill runner. Like Tre Harris, it’s going to be tough to determine whether Johnson was great alone or it was a product of the 5th best run blocking o-line per PFF.
4. Cam Skattebo, RB, Arizona State
If you watched that incredible game between Texas and ASU, you certainly should be familiar with the nation’s second-leading rusher. Now, I’ve mentioned already that some players in this draft were their team’s entire offense. Cam Skattebo did everything and more for ASU, so much so that he accumulated 2,316 yards from scrimmage and 24 touchdowns. He’s not a burner, but with his 3-down skillset, he’s a very interesting prospect.
5. Dylan Sampson, RB, Tennessee
Tennsee’s leading rusher broke out in 2024 to the tune of 1,491 yards and 22 touchdowns. He led the SEC in rushing attempts, which is insane for someone his size (5’8’’, 200 lbs). Sampson was named the SEC offensive player of the year and first-team all-SEC at running back. He only caught 20 passes for 143 yards, which will surely change as he moves onto the NFL. Sampson has the talent to be a solid contributor for your fantasy roster, he just needs the right spot.
6. Jayden Higgins, WR, Iowa State
Now we reach the other “gotta pick one” pair with the two wideouts out of Iowa State. Jayden Higgins, to me, is probably the more interesting of the two when it comes to making it work at the next level. He has the alpha-wide receiver build that teams like out of a potential X, and with a 4.47 40-yard dash, he has that breakaway speed to make any play something special. As a fantasy player, it comes down to preference and what you think works better in today’s NFL.
7. Jaylin Noel, WR, Iowa State
When we look at the other half of the Iowa State duo, it gives you shades of Henderson and Judkins. Jaylin Noel is smaller, faster, and equally talented as Higgins. The two just do different things. Noel operates in the slot more often than not, and projects to be someone who can be that every-down safety blanket for quarterbacks.
8. Devin Neal, RB, Kansas
Devin Neal just looked like an NFL back in the games I watched. His stats weren’t insanely impressive like some of the names already on this list, but he brings the consistency that you love to see from the running back position. Three consecutive years of 1,000-yard rushing and back-to-back 16-touchdown seasons should give you confidence in his ability to get it done week-in and week-out.
9. Xavier Restrepo, WR, Miami
I’m writing this right as the news came out about his horrid 4.8 40-time. I’m not sure how much we should care about that straight line speed when that isn’t really his game. Restrepo is a slot wide receiver who cares more about making the catch and getting that first down rather than breaking a long play after the catch. Jarvis Landry (4.77 40) gave us fantasy players plenty of years of usefulness, so I don’t see why Restrepo can’t do the same as a PPR machine.
10. Harold Fannin Jr, TE, Bowling Green
Dear reader, I am pleased to introduce you to College Football’s leader in receptions and receiving yards for the 2024 season. Harold Fannin Jr. is the type of small-school player that is worth gambling on in fantasy football. It’s not a great practice to focus on one game, but Fannin against Penn State is one of those games that just leaves your jaw on the floor. 11 Catches for 137 yards against one of the elite defenses in the FBS is something that does not happen often. Though he didn’t have an awesome outing at the NFL Combine, I don’t think drafters should be concerned about how he ran without pads on.
11. Jalen Milroe, QB, Alabama
Do you like Justin Fields? How about Anthony Richardson? If you said yes to either, then you’re gonna love a more explosive version of both of those players. Milroe has all the physical talents to be an elite dual-threat QB – the problem is just his accuracy and consistency aren’t there yet. The Jalen Milroe we saw against LSU and Georgia is an easy first-rounder. The Jalen Milroe we saw against Oklahoma and Tennessee is maybe a day 3 pick. If an NFL team thinks they can fix the passing portion of Milroe’s game, he can easily be a fantasy football cheat code. In a superflex Rookie Mock Draft, why not take a shot this late in the draft?
12. Ollie Gordon, RB, Oregon State
Ollie Gordon set the Devy community ablaze when he torched defenders to end the season with 1,732 yards and 21 touchdowns. He was awarded the Doak Walker Award in 2023 and was primed for another great year at Oregon State. However, things didn’t quite fall his way and ultimately had an overall down year in 2024. 800 yards rushing isn’t awful, but it does feel a bit disappointing when you know the ceiling is around 900 yards above that line. The NFL team that can pull that 2023 version of Gordon out from under the rubble is going to be rewarded with a dominant runner capable of carrying the rock 250+ times a season.
Round 3
1. Elic Ayomanor, WR, Stanford
We love an early-declare in these drafts. Getting to the NFL level to continue developing is always a good thing in the long run. And a player like Ayomanor is someone who needs every little bit of NFL practice to reach his potential. Ayomanor has that NFL size teams like, and has that athleticism to be that #1 on an offense. It’s just a concern that he wasn’t able to produce against top teams.
2. Bhayshul Tuten, RB, Virginia Tech
Anecdotally, I will always remember Bhayshul Tuten because he torched me (playing as Rutgers) in NCAA 25. When I saw him light up the Combine, I was both impressed and vindicated that I lost on easy mode to this guy. Tuten is an explosive runner who could be a fun player in the pros. He falls because there’s just a boatload of talent in the RB class this year and an ACC running back is sadly just not as polished as some other players.
3. Elijiah Arroyo, TE, Miami
Arroyo was one of the biggest winners coming out of the Senior Bowl as his clips of burning DBs circulated through social media. It’s a bummer we didn’t see much of his athletic testing or he would probably be higher on draft boards. He was productive at Miami despite not necessarily being Cam Ward’s main target.
4. Travis Hunter, WR/CB, Colorado
Alright I think we are late enough in the draft to take a shot at one of the most dynamic football players in the NFL draft. At this moment, we have only an inkling of what NFL GMs think of Travis Hunter. They all agree he’s an incredible athlete and football player. We just don’t know if he’s going to see enough snaps on offense to make him fantasy viable. In the third round, these are all dart throws anyway – why not take one on the Heisman winner?
5. Jordan James, RB, Oregon
Jordan James is an intriguing running back to scoop up late as he may be one of those later-round guys that can creep up depth charts. Once Bucky Irving left Oregon, the backfield was left to Jordan James to do what he could with all the opportunity. 1,267 yards and 15 touchdowns later, James helped Oregon reach the College Football Playoffs. Sadly, when he got there, he produced a dud. Even sadder were his middling testing numbers at the combine. But play speed is much different than track speed and James could be a fun shot in the middle of the third.
6. Jalen Royals, WR, Utah State
Pulling back the curtain a little bit, I didn’t know who Jalen Royals was until I saw some New England beat writers mentioning his name as a potential late-round steal. I’m glad I remembered this name because looking into this player has left me saying “woah” a few times. Utah State’s leading receiver had some wild stat lines before succumbing to a season-ending injury. 9-211-2 against Boise State and 11-188-1 against New Mexico are games that are hard to ignore, even if he is from a smaller program. I’m keeping an eye out for this guy come draft day.
7. Will Howard, QB, Ohio State
Any QB that wins the National Championship has my attention. For fantasy football though, Will Howard is not very exciting. He’s not much of a threat on the ground and would have to continue to have these 4000/30 type of seasons to be fantasy relevant. Howard has plenty of game experience under his belt (50 games), which we have seen to be extremely valuable for incoming rookies. If you are a QB-needy team, you could do a lot worse than Will Howard.
8. Nick Nash, WR, San Jose State
I don’t know why this name is stuck in my brain. Maybe because it just has that ring to it. I’ve heard murmurs of this player on socials and found this name again, looking into some other receiving stats of guys earlier on this list. Second in the nation in receiving yards, you say? Well, color me intrigued. It stuck out to me that he didn’t have much history as a receiver despite being a senior. How does someone suddenly become a 1,300-yard receiver? It looks as though he was another QB-turned-WR and found his stride in 2024. What a perplexing player. It compels me though.
9. RJ Harvey, RB, UCF
RJ Harvey is a player I can see easily shooting up draft boards as we find out more from the NFL Draft. Back-to-back 1,400+ yard seasons is an incredible feat. The toughest part is trying to find what separates him from the pack. A lot of these RBs are productive while playing in tougher conferences. There’s a path for success for RJ Harvey, but it’s a long, windy one.
10. DJ Giddens, RB, Kansas State
I think Giddens is a player that is oddly divisive. He has the size and speed to be a great 3-down back, but struggles to be consistent on passing downs. He can be a productive runner, but without those other tools in his arsenal, he may be relegated to a smaller, situational role. Time will tell if he finds a way to improve in the other areas of his game. For now, he will stick as a late-round hopeful.
11. Kyle Williams, WR, Washington State
Like I discussed with Jalen Royals and Nick Nash, I am a person who sees a name once, twice, three times, and feels forced to look deeper into their story. Kyle Williams, whose name I admittedly first saw on Chris Simm’s list of WRs, is a 5th-year senior who transferred from UNLV to WSU in 2023. A 4.40 speedster, Williams may end up as a deep-shot specialist. In the right environment, that could be plenty to work with in fantasy football. Look, it’s a rookie mock draft. You need to throw in some names here that you might not see otherwise.
12. Quinn Ewers, QB, Texas
While Matthew Golden has continued to rise in the eyes of fantasy drafters, Quinn Ewers is going the wrong way. 31 touchdowns is nice, but 12 interceptions is incredibly disappointing. 3,400 yards passing is good, but 31 sacks is egregious. Ewers has the NFL arm talent but his lower-leg injury really affected his play in such a detrimental way. He may have enough goodwill as a former #1 recruit in the eyes of NFL GMs to be a Day 3 pick. Truly a negative trajectory not many had seen coming.
