The 2025 NFL Draft was a ton of fun, but what is even more fun? Dynasty Fantasy Football rookie drafts. Dynasty Leagues highly anticipate adding an incoming class of rookies onto their rosters every year, and as soon as the NFL Draft concludes, it is a green light for leagues to schedule that. All Dynasty Leagues are different when it comes to how they approach their rookie drafts: some leagues draft directly after the NFL Draft finishes (that Monday), some leagues wait a few weeks to process the NFL Draft, some leagues do their drafts mid-Summer, and others wait closer to the actual season. On a personal level, I play in 11 Dynasty Leagues, and nine of them have either concluded the rookie draft or are nearing the end. Drafting this soon is by no means the norm; I just commish over half of them, and they are filled with die-hard Fantasy degenerates like myself. With nine drafts under my belt, I do feel like I have some good experience at this point when it comes to rookie drafts.
I produce a ton of daily Dynasty Fantasy Football content, with rankings being a part of my weekly process. Rankings will change with NFL news, injuries, team transactions, data dives, and other variables, so I am sure to be consistent with updates. I produced 2025 NFL Draft Class rookie rankings right away after the NFL Draft, which consist of the combination of perceived talent, draft capital, and landing spot opportunity. With drafts starting soon or still to complete in the future for so many Dynasty Fantasy Football Leagues, I thought it would be a great idea to release two rounds of rookie rankings. These rankings are basically how I would approach each pick if I were on the clock for each of the picks. The league format for this piece is a 12-team, Super Flex (you can start two quarterbacks), points per reception (PPR), Dynasty League. I’ll give you the pick and a quick write-up of my thoughts on that player.
Dynasty Fantasy Football SF Rookie Drafts: 2 Round Rankings
Round 1
Pick 1.01 – Ashton Jeanty (RB, Raiders)
In 2024, Ashtion Jeanty’s 2,601 rushing yards for Boise State were 890 more than any other player in College Football, and the second-most ever in a single season. Jeanty totaled 29 rushing touchdowns on top of that massive rushing number. Jeanty creates yards without depending on his offensive line, has great vision, sound balance, elusiveness, power, and speed combinations. Elite tools in the bag as a workhorse, do-it-all running back.
The Las Vegas Raiders selected Jeanty with the sixth overall pick in this year’s NFL Draft, which is elite draft capital for a running back. The Raiders rushed the ball just 380 times as a team last year with one of the weakest running back rooms in the NFL that included Alexander Mattison, Ameer Abdullah, Zamir White, and Sincere McCormick. Veteran Raheem Mostert is now in Vegas as the only real competition, on a team that upgraded significantly with another veteran move this off-season in quarterback Geno Smith. Jeanty should see workhorse volume in his rookie season, and the Raiders are smiling ear-to-ear, landing him after 2024 rookie Brock Bowers finished with the greatest rookie tight end season of all time. Jeanty has top-five upside for Fantasy Football, and for Dynasty, he can be viewed as a top-three back.
Pick 1.02 – Tetairoa McMillan (WR, Panthers)
Tetairoa McMillan has produced over 1,300 receiving yards in the last two seasons for Arizona and 26 total touchdowns across three seasons. McMillan has a great catch radius, hands, body control, playmaking abilities, is a ball winner with ball skills, and versatile as a tall possession wide receiver.
McMillan lands in Carolina with elite draft capital as the eighth overall pick. Bryce Young gets his WR1, and we saw great progression the second half of the 2024 season for the sophomore quarterback. Adam Thielen for Fantasy Football has averaged 14 and 13.6 Fantasy points per game (PPG) the last season, primarily with Bryce, which is encouraging. No Panther earned 90 targets last season, so entering a team where the pass-catching competition is low should mean immediate and consistently high target volume for McMillan. Carolina grabbed the best wide receiver in the draft (yes, I said it) to pair with their young quarterback, and McMillan has top-12 Dynasty wide receiver written all over him. You will not see a ton of analysts or sites ranking McMillan 1.02 in any format, but I truly believe in the prospect, he received amazing draft capital, and lands in a spot I loved.
Pick 1.03 – Travis Hunter (CB/WR, Jaguars)
Travis Hunter won the Heisman this past College Football season as a hybrid wide receiver and cornerback for Colorado. On offense, Hunter totaled 1,258 receiving yards and 15 receiving touchdowns in 2024. Hunter has a high IQ, processing, athleticism, anticipation, and instincts on both offense and defense. Extreme stamina, contested catch winning, and playmaking abilities are tied to Hunter on both sides of the ball as well.
The Jaguars traded up in the draft from pick five to pick two to select Hunter. Liam Coen, the Jaguars’ new Head Coach, was the former Offensive Coordinator for the Buccaneers, where the team emphasized the ball through the air. Brian Thomas Jr earned 133 as a rookie last season for the Jaguars, and the second most targeted player earned just 64, and that was Evan Engram through nine games, who is now a Bronco. We are unsure of the snap percentage that Hunter will play on offense and defense, which is the slight Fantasy hesitation for many, but recent reports and interviews from the Jaguars indicate he will be a huge part of this Jaguars offense. Hunter has the DNA, if he plays the position to the full extent, of a top-12 Dynasty wide receiver.
Pick 1.04 – Cam Ward (QB, Titans)
Cam Ward finished his college career with 11,281 passing yards and 87 passing touchdowns. The Miami quarterback has a high quarterback IQ as a big-armed gunslinger. This past season alone, Ward produced 4,313 passing yards and led the FBS with 39 passing touchdowns.
The Titans selected Ward with the first overall pick in this year’s NFL Draft. Head Coach Brian Callahan comes from a Bengals offense as their Offensive Coordinator (2019-2023) where high passing volume was emphasized, which is encouraging for both the Titans (23rd in passing attempts last season) and Cam Ward heading into 2025. Callahan has his guy. Calvin Ridley is the current WR1 for Tennessee, veteran Tyler Lockett joins the team, Chig Okonkwo has flashed at tight end, both running backs Tony Pollard and Tyjae Spears are pass-catchers, and some have hope for former first-round selection Treyln Burks. Cam Ward has proven to have tons of passing yardage and touchdown upside, which could translate in the future for Fantasy Football. Ward has borderline top-12 Dynasty potential.
Pick 1.05 – Omarion Hampton (RB, Chargers)
Omarion Hampton produced over 1,500 rushing yards and 15 rushing touchdowns in back-to-back seasons for North Carolina. Hampton is made up of a combination of size, strength, and running aggression, with the overall makeup of a workhorse, RB1 in the NFL. At 6’0, 220 lbs, Hampton certainly has the build of an early-down back with workhorse traits.
The Los Angeles Chargers selected Hampton in the first round of this year’s draft with the 22nd overall pick. A surprise to many, as the Chargers brought in a consistent 1,000-yard rusher, Najee Harris, through Free Agency. The Chargers rushed the ball 463 times last season, with 195 attempts going to JK Dobbins and 101 attempts to Gus Edwards, who are both not rostered anymore in LA. The big question here is what the split will look like between Hampton and Najee in 2025, but from a Dynasty lens, this is not a massive concern seeing as though Harris is on just a one-year contract. Hampton joins a growing Chargers offense where he, at some point, will be their workhorse RB1. Top-10 Dynasty running back potential, and he is likely closer to five than 10.
Pick 1.06 – Quinshon Judkins (RB, Browns)
Quinshon Judkins has finished three straight seasons with over 1,000 rushing yards, with 14+ touchdowns in each of those seasons. Judkins has NFL-ready physicality that consists of contact aggression, size, he absorbs hits, power running, and tackle breaking. Clear consistency in yards and touchdown upside.
The Browns selected Judkins with the 36th overall pick in the second round of this year’s NFL Draft. Cleveland rushed the ball the 5th fewest times last season, primarily between Jerome Ford and Nick Chubb returning from a massive injury. The Browns selected Dylan Sampson in the fourth round as well to join Judkins and Ford. Chubb will be as good as gone in Free Agency. Judkins has the opportunity to take on the missing “Nick Chubb role”, which is huge, seeing as though Chubb rushed 302 times when fully healthy back in 2022. Volume + the prospect upside previously mentioned could be a huge Fantasy translation. The opportunity at hand for volume is great, the draft capital was solid, and Judkins has the makeup of a top-10 Dynasty running back.
Pick 1.07 – TreVeyon Henderson (RB, Patriots)
TreVeyon Henderson has been an Ohio State factor since his freshman year, where he recorded 1,248 rushing yards, 15 rushing touchdowns, 312 receiving yards, and four receiving touchdowns. Hendo has finished three seasons with over 900 rushing yards paired with double-digit touchdowns as a true dual-threat running back. Henderson is explosive as both a runner and receiver with great playmaking abilities.
The Patriots selected Henderson with the 38th pick of the second round of this year’s NFL Draft. This pick was a bit surprising, seeing as though Rhamondre Stevenson was extended on a four-year deal in 2024. The Patriots continue to grow and shape their offense, though, and hired Head Coach Mike Vrabel this offseason, so tides are changing. Quarterback Drake Maye will enter his sophomore season as a first-round selection in 2024, and he gets a dynamic pass-catching running back in Henderson for 2025. Henderson screams PPR upside, even if he is splitting reps with Stevenson in 2025. The upside TreVeyon has in his profile, combined with his draft capital and opportunity in a growing offense, makes him an easy top-12 Dynasty running back.
Pick 1.08 – Emeka Egbuka (WR, Buccaneers)
Emeka Egbuka finished his college career at Ohio State as the all-time leader in receiving yards, which is impressive when looking at the Ohio State NFL alumni. Egbuka finished two seasons (2022, 2024) with over 1,000 receiving yards paired with 10 touchdowns. Egbuka is a natural route-runner with toughness, racking up the yards after the catch. Egbuka has solid ball-tracking skills and reliable hands as a versatile receiver beyond just being a “slot guy”.
The Buccaneers selected Egbuka with the 19th overall pick, which was a surprising landing spot with the duo of veteran weapons Mike Evans and Chris Godwin present. Tampa had major flashes last year from both rookie wide receiver Jalen McMillan and tight end Cade Otton. Baker Mayfield has thrown the ball 570/566 times, which shows plenty of volume, but it will be interesting to see how Egbuka’s role looks right away. Godwin is coming off an injury, and both he and Evans are not super young, so the Dynasty long-term view looks better. At the end of the day, Egbuka is a great talent who will be a reliable slot outlet in Tampa, so the value of a top-20 Dynasty wide receiver makes sense to me.
Pick 1.09 – Jaxson Dart (QB, Giants)
Jaxson Dart is coming off a big season for Ole Miss, where he threw the third-most passing yards in the FBS with 4,279 and tossed 29 touchdowns. Dart throws with solid accuracy, reading the full field and making good decisions. Dart was a three-year SEC starter with progression through each season.
The Giants selected Dart with the 25th overall pick in this year’s NFL Draft. While some look at the landing spot and see Russell Wilson and Jameis Winston on the depth chart right now, I see a future where Dart takes over and has a long-term tie to an elite wide receiver in Malik Nabers. The Giants will continue to grow and improve their offense, so even if Dart has some sort of “redshirt” year, we have to look at his impact in Super Flex formats beyond that. I see a lot of Dart in the second round of drafts, so maybe I am high here, but I am simply playing the league format (Super Flex) and being mindful of the value of quarterbacks. Dart could see QB2 upside at times in the future for Fantasy Football.
Pick 1.10 – Kaleb Johnson (RB, Steelers)
Kaleb Johnson finished his college career with a major season for Iowa, rushing for 1,537 yards and 21 touchdowns. Johnson has a combination of patience, vision, decisiveness, and toughness. Johnson gets the extra yards with his size and can be a major red zone threat in the NFL.
The Steelers selected Johnson with the 83rd overall pick in the third round of this year’s NFL Draft. Najee Harris, who is a Charger now, vacates 263 rushing attempts from 2024. Johnson has the opportunity to step right into the “Najee” role, as the early down bruiser that will get paired with Jaylen Warren as a change-of-pace, pass-catching back. Johnson’s rushing upside was evident last season, so the fact that he is now lined up for an opportunity involving heavy volume is a huge eyebrow raise for Fantasy Football. Johnson should be valued somewhere between RB15-20 as of today in Dynasty.
Pick 1.11 – RJ Harvey (RB, Broncos)
RJ Harvey finished back-to-back seasons for UCF with over 1,400 rushing yards and totaled 38 rushing touchdowns during this span. Harvey is a tough-nosed, physical runner who fights for the yards he gains. Harvey was statistically consistent with his production the last two seasons, showing plenty of yardage and touchdown upside.
The Broncos selected Harvey with the 28th pick of the second round in this year’s NFL Draft. Last season, the Broncos rushed the ball 461 times with Javonte Williams, now a Cowboy, rushing 139 times. Jaleel McLaughlin and sophomore Audric Estime will remain in the backfield as competition for Harvey, but with the Broncos’ investment and the skillsets of those two current Broncos, the signs point in the direction that Harvey is the team’s RB1. The Broncos took a step forward with rookie Bo Nix last season under center, and continue to build their offense. Harvey has a nice opportunity to see plenty of volume as a rookie, which can translate to spike weeks in Fantasy Football given his profile. RB15-20 range right now for Dynasty.
Pick 1.12 – Colston Loveland (TE, Bears)
Colston Loveland finished his college career at Michigan with 117 catches for 1,466 receiving yards and 11 touchdowns through three seasons. Loveland plays like a big wide receiver and creates mismatches all over because of that. Loveland has heavy athletic attributes at 6’6, with upside after the catch.
The Chicago Bears selected Loveland with the 10th overall pick in this year’s NFL Draft, which is great draft capital for a tight end. The Bears also drafted wide receiver Luther Burden III in the second round this year. One of the biggest concerns is the target competition for Loveland, who has DJ Moore, Rome Odunze, Luther Burden III, and Cole Kmet to compete with. Bears’ new Head Coach, Ben Johnson, two seasons ago had a rookie tight end that led Fantasy Football in scoring with Sam LaPorta. Johnson was extremely excited for Loveland, and seeing his history with LaPorta makes me extremely excited for what he could do with Loveland in 2025, despite the target competition. A long-term tie to Caleb Williams feels great for Dynasty as well. Loveland can be viewed as a top-five Dynasty tight end, straight away.
Round 2 (Speed Round)
2.01 – Tyler Warren (TE, Colts)
Tyler Warren (Penn State) was selected by the Colts with the 14th overall pick. Warren is coming off of a massively productive season, and even if the quarterback situation is questionable for Indy, he could command a heavy workload as an easy outlet.
2.02 – Luther Burden III (WR, Bears)
The Bears selected Luther Burden III out of Missouri with the 39th overall pick in the second round. Although Burden has plenty of target competition in Chicago, his dynamic skill set could earn him plenty of reps with creative usage from Ben Johnson.
2.03 – Tre Harris (WR, Chargers)
Tre Harris (Ole Miss) was selected with the 55th overall pick in the second round by the Chargers. Harris is a field-stretcher who pairs up nicely with slot wide receiver Ladd McConkey for Justin Herbert.
2.04 – Matthew Golden (WR, Packers)
The Green Bay Packers selected Matthew Golden out of Texas with the 23rd overall pick in the first round. Golden is a big-play waiting to happen, who has great capital but enters a receiving room with a group of WR2’s.
2.05 – Cam Skattebo (RB, Giants)
The New York Giants selected Cam Skattebo out of Arizona State with the 105th overall pick in the third round. Skattebo had a massive 2024 season as an all-around, tackle-breaking playmaker, and pairs up with sophomore Tyrone Tracy Jr. as a potential 1-2 punch for the Giants.
2.06 – Jack Bech (WR, Raiders)
The Las Vegas Raiders selected Jack Bech out of TCU with the 58th overall pick in the second round. Bech plays extremely tough and is a reliable outlet who can assume the WR2 role on a team that features Brock Bowers, Jakobi Meyers, and rookie Ashton Jeanty.
2.07 – Jayden Higgins (WR, Texans)
The Texans selected Jayden Higgins out of Iowa State with the 34th overall pick in the second round. Higgins is a reliable, big target who was very productive the last two seasons and will fight for a prominent role behind Nico Collins for CJ Stroud.
2.08 – Tyler Shough (QB, Saints)
Tyler Shough (Louisville) was selected by the Saints with the 40th overall pick in the second round. Derek Carr missed time last season, and could miss time yet again as he deals with a shoulder issue, so Shough could be in a position to start sooner than later for the Saints.
2.09 – Jalen Milroe (QB, Seahawks)
Jalen Milroe (Alabama) was selected by the Seahawks with the 92nd overall pick in the third round. Seattle signed Sam Darnold to a three-year deal, but Milroe needs to be on the Fantasy radar due to his dual-threat abilities that can progress as a backup over time.
2.10 – Kyle Williams (WR, Patriots)
The Patriots selected Kyle Williams out of Washington State with the 69th overall pick in the third round. Williams is a big-play, vertical threat who steps into a wide receiver room for Drake Maye that has a wide open WR2 role open behind a (hopefully healthy) Stefon Diggs.
2.11 – Mason Taylor (TE, Jets)
The Jets selected Mason Taylor out of LSU with the 42nd overall pick in the second round. Taylor had a productive pass-catching college career and enters a team as a potential day one starter ,where the target #2 behind Garrett Wilson is wide open for Justin Fields.
2.12 – Jaylin Noel (WR, Texans)
Jaylin Noel (Iowa State) joins his college teammate Jayden Higgins with the Texans via the 79th overall pick in the third round. Noel is an explosive, fast wide receiver who will have the opportunity to compete for a big role that is open behind Nico Collins for CJ Stroud.
