As we get closer to the 2025 NFL Draft, dynasty rookie drafts continue their rapid approach. NFL free agency recently ended, so we are starting to get a better idea of where certain players will land in the draft.
This has been an exciting offseason, and dynasty drafts are shaping up to be extremely deep this year. Late-round flyers will be very important, and a successful selection could bring your team closer to a league championship!
Let’s get into a ranked and tiered list of the top 48 rookies for dynasty fantasy football in the 2025 NFL Draft!
Format: 1QB, PPR, No TEP
Tier 1
1. Ashton Jeanty
(RB, Boise State)
2. Tetairoa McMillan
(WR, Arizona)
3. Omarion Hampton
(RB, North Carolina)
4. Luther Burden III
(WR, Missouri)
5. Tyler Warren
(TE, Penn State)
Tier 2
6. Matthew Golden
(WR, Texas)
7. Emeka Egbuka
(WR, Ohio State)
8. Kaleb Johnson
(RB, Iowa)
9. TreVeyon Henderson
(RB, Ohio State)
10. Cam Ward
(QB, Miami)
11. Colston Loveland
(TE, Michigan)
12. Quinshon Judkins
(RB, Ohio State)
13. Shedeur Sanders
(QB, Colorado)
Tier 3
14. Jayden Higgins
(WR, Iowa State)
15. Travis Hunter
(CB/WR, Colorado)
16. Jack Bech
(WR, TCU)
17. Jaylin Noel
(WR, Iowa State)
18. Tez Johnson
(WR, Oregon)
19. Cam Skattebo
(RB, Arizona State)
20. Harold Fannin Jr.
(TE, Bowling Green)
21. Elic Ayomanor
(WR, Stanford)
22. Devin Neal
(RB, Kansas)
23. Tre Harris
(WR, Ole Miss)
24. Xavier Restrepo
(WR, Miami)
Biggest Riser (1-24)
Colston Loveland
Colston Loveland is a player that I had the chance to dive into a bit deeper recently. After studying his player profile a little more, I believe he is worth a late first or early second-round pick in dynasty rookie drafts. He is easily my TE2 in this class after Penn State’s Tyler Warren.
While I believe Warren will emerge as more of an offensive centerpiece, Loveland flashes as a pass-catcher frequently on film. He runs wide receiver-like routes with ease and achieves separation constantly. I have no doubt that these skills will translate to the NFL level. He could be extremely effective as a PPR dynasty asset and, depending on his landing spot, could be one of the top targets on his team from the moment his name is called during the 2025 NFL Draft.
Across the NFL, the tight end position as a whole is becoming more involved in the passing game with each passing season. There has been a ridiculously large group of talented pass-catching tight ends to enter the league over the past couple of seasons, and I think that several from this class will become starters within the next few years without much trouble.
Overall, Loveland is a fantastic receiver and a solid blocker, and he should separate himself as one of the league’s top tight ends over the next few seasons.
Biggest Faller (1-24)
Harold Fannin Jr
Before I get into this analysis, I’d like to state that I still believe in Harold Fannin Jr. He is a very unique prospect who excels in a specific area of specialization at his position. He was a dominant receiver at the college level and will likely be a Day 2 Pick in the NFL Draft.
I do have a few problems with Fannin as a prospect, though. Firstly, he didn’t test especially well at the NFL Combine. While the testing numbers aren’t everything, I was hoping for him to dominate at the event, especially at his size, but his performance was slightly disappointing. His week at the Reese’s Senior Bowl was a little underwhelming as well.
Secondly, I think he has a lot of upside as a receiver, but I question how much of a factor he can be as a blocker at the NFL level. While this skill is less significant for fantasy, a good blocker will come off of the field a lot less than a player who struggles in that part of their game. For Fannin to be a true starting tight end in the NFL, he will need to improve his blocking skills.
I still think that Fannin has a ton of upside as a prospect, but there are a few flaws in his profile that force me to question what his ceiling and floor are. He’s a risky pick in rookie drafts who will have to carve out a very specific role on an NFL offense. Like with almost any other prospect, his landing spot will matter a lot here.
FTR Newcomer (1-24)
Devin Neal
Devin Neal is a player who I believe is flying slightly under the radar in the pre-draft process. He is easily a top-10 player at his position in this year’s draft and possesses the tools to become a significant contributor to an NFL backfield right off the bat.
He is a good athlete and an extremely patient runner with the vision required to find success at the professional level. I think he would fit well into a two-back system with definite upside to become a starting running back.
If he goes to a team in need of a running back in the draft, he is absolutely worth a late second-round pick in dynasty rookie drafts.
Tier 4
25. Mason Taylor
(TE, LSU)
26. RJ Harvey
(RB, UCF)
27. Elijah Arroyo
(TE, Miami)
28. Bhayshul Tuten
(RB, Virginia Tech)
29. Jaxson Dart
(QB, Ole Miss)
30. Isaiah Bond
(WR, Texas)
Tier 5
31. Jordan James
(RB, Oregon)
32. DJ Giddens
(RB, Kansas State)
33. Damien Martinez
(RB, Miami)
34. Dylan Sampson
(RB, Tennessee)
35. Ollie Gordon II
(RB, Oklahoma State)
36. Pat Bryant
(WR, Illinois)
37. Jalen Royals
(WR, Utah State)
Tier 6
38. Savion Williams
(WR, TCU)
39. Terrance Ferguson
(TE, Oregon)
40. Gunnar Helm
(TE, Texas)
41. Jalen Milroe
(QB, Alabama)
42. Brashard Smith
(RB, SMU)
43. Thomas Fidone II
(TE, Nebraska)
44. Trevor Etienne
(RB, Georgia)
45. Tai Felton
(WR, Maryland)
46. Jimmy Horn Jr.
(WR, Colorado)
47. Kalel Mullings
(RB, Michigan)
48. Will Howard
(QB, Ohio State)
Biggest Riser (25-48)
Pat Bryant
Pat Bryant has been one of the biggest risers throughout the entire pre-draft process. His biggest success was his week at the Reese’s Senior Bowl. There, he was one of the biggest offensive standouts of the entire event.
Bryant is a great route-runner and creates space against defensive backs with sharp cuts and explosiveness of the line of scrimmage. He has played himself into an early Day 3 selection and is worth a late-round pick in most dynasty rookie drafts.
Bryant was also very productive this past season in terms of scoring, logging 10 receiving touchdowns in 2024. I think he is a sleeper in this year’s draft and could end up being a very productive NFL receiver.
Biggest Faller (25-48)
Jalen Royals
Jalen Royals is a player who I have been lower on than the consensus for quite some time. I recognize that this opinion could make me look foolish in a few years, but I just don’t think he stacks up to some of the receivers who I have more highly ranked in this year’s draft.
He has home-run speed but sometimes struggles against press coverage. Royals also has trouble against physical coverage at times, although I do recognize that NFL offensive coordinators will utilize him to maximize his strengths and minimize his weaknesses.
I think he can be productive in the NFL, but he doesn’t have the same WR1 upside as some of the other names in this tier. Royals is still worth a late-round selection in rookie drafts and could end up being a Day 2 pick. In the end, there are a lot of risks that make me hesitant to rank him higher.
FTR Newcomer (25-48)
Jimmy Horn Jr.
Jimmy Horn Jr. was one of the biggest risers of the 2025 East-West Shrine Bowl. Displaying elite route-running and separation skills, Horn was impossible to contain in the 1-on-1 drills and could end up being an effective NFL slot receiver within a few seasons.
Horn’s short-area quickness and skillful separation ability could make him a major sleeper this season as he continues to fly under the radar in dynasty leagues,
He is a great player to stash in dynasty leagues and has the upside to develop into a solid NFL receiver. Add him after 2025 dynasty rookie drafts when you get the chance.