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Dig Deeper into the 2025 Rookie Class
This year’s rookie draft class features plenty of exciting RBs (headlined by Ashton Jeanty) and a few potential stud WRs and TEs.
The QBs are weak, but there are developmental prospects that could help your superflex roster.
As always, the upcoming months will provide more information to refine these rookie rankings, including:
- Underclassman Declaration Deadline (Jan. 15)
- Shrine Bowl (Jan. 30)
- Senior Bowl (Feb. 1)
- Scouting Combine (Feb. 27)
For now, though, let's get to our early dynasty rookie rankings ...
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2025 Dynasty Rookie Rankings: Top 50
1. Ashton Jeanty, RB, Boise State
Jeanty went from 1,900 total yards as a sophomore to a 2,700-yard junior season. He has elite contact balance and works through contact as well as any prospect since Bijan Robinson. Jeanty showed high-end receiving ability in his second year, so he should be a complete player. He's potential top-20 NFL Draft pick and instant fantasy RB1.
2. Tetairoa McMillan, WR, Arizona
McMillan has two straight years of 1,300+ yards and 8+ TDs. At a lanky 6’5 and 212 pounds, McMillan has an X-WR skill set. He has great deep speed but also the footwork to freeze defenders. McMillan may not be on the elite level of past prospects such as Ja’Marr Chase or Marvin Harrison Jr. But he can get there with development in his route tree. With long arms and a good catch radius, he has tremendous NFL and fantasy upside.
3. Luther Burden III, WR, Missouri
Burden was a five-star recruit but never maximized his potential at Missouri. He tallied 1,212 receiving yards and 9 TDs as a sophomore but fell back to only 676 yards and 6 TDs this year as the entire offense took a step back. Burden is versatile and explosive, so he could play as a slot or flanker in the NFL.
4. Emeka Egbuka, WR, Ohio State
Egbuka went back for his senior year to chase a national championship and caught 70 passes for 896 yards and 10 TDs. He is an ideal NFL slot WR with a quick first step and clean routes. He can turn slants and drags into big gains. Egbuka's a potential high-volume PPR producer at the next level.
5. Omarion Hampton, RB, North Carolina
Hampton has carried the North Carolina offense for two years (including when Drake Maye was the QB). He had two straight years of 1,500+ rushing yards and 15 TDs and brings solid receiving potential. A shifty runner who can hit the home run, Hampton has lead-back potential in a zone scheme if he's a Day 2 pick.
6. Isaiah Bond, WR, Texas
Bond spent his first two years at Alabama -- where he broke out -- and then transferred to Texas. An injury-filled 2024 resulted in only 33 catches for 532 yards and 5 TDs. Despite never having a 700-yard receiving season, Bond’s athleticism makes him a potential NFL starter. His superb film shows easy separation from top corners, but Bond is more risky than many other WR prospects in this class.
7. Kaleb Johnson, RB, Iowa
Johnson is the typical Hawkeye RB who grinds between the tackles while churning his feet to always pick up additional yardage. He has excellent vision and stays balanced on indirect contact. Johnson has a nose for the end zone and rarely goes backward, even when the O-line misses blocks. He is an underrated receiver as well. Johnson is an intriguing non-PPR back who could be a lead back in a gap scheme.
8. Elic Ayomanor, WR, Stanford
A beacon of talent on an awful football team, Ayomanor sports perhaps the best body control in the class. He is built on highlight catches and physically boxing out defenders to keep position. The overall athleticism is there, but he was only able to reach 831 receiving yards this season. Ayomanor could be a superstar with the proper development.
9. Ollie Gordon II, RB, Oklahoma State
It is a tale of two years for Gordon. He topped 2,000 total yards as a sophomore, flashing great change of direction and vision. He was dangerous in space and used as a receiver in the flat. Gordon couldn’t find running room in his junior season, though, and tried to go for the big play too often. There is a chance he could revert to being a stud, but there is also tons of downside on his recent film.
10. Quinshon Judkins, RB, Ohio State
A super early breakout (1,500 true-freshman rushing yards), Judkins dominated at Mississippi before transferring to Ohio State. Unfortunately, O-line injuries and sharing the backfield with TreVeyon Henderson led to less than 1,000 rushing yards in his junior season. The power and burst off the snap is NFL caliber, though Judkins may not have the home run ability NFL teams crave right now. He should be a solid contributor with potential to become a lead back in the right situation.
11. Tre Harris, WR, Mississippi
Harris did all the dirty work for Mississippi, running from both the slot and outside with crisp routes and excellent catch technique. He could contribute immediately in the NFL with a near-full route tree and 1,030 receiving yards in only eight games this year.
12. Jalen Royals, WR, Utah State
Royals will be this year's top G5 WR, following Malachi Corley (2024) and Rashee Rice (2023). He has Rice-type talent as a raw route runner whose athleticism and explosion do most of the work. Royals had 554 yards receiving and 4 TDs in his last three games combined. There is plenty of upside, but Royals could struggle to acclimate -- similar to Corley this season.
13. Tyler Warren, TE, Penn State
Warren has been the Nittany Lions' leading receiver, with 98 catches for 1,158 yards and 8 TDs so far this season. He took the lead TE role after the departure of Theo Johnson (Giants third-round pick in 2024). Warren sports a 6’6, 261-pound frame with the typical Penn State top-tier athleticism. Add monster in-line blocking, and Warren could be a real weapon immediately at the NFL level.
14. Xavier Restrepo, WR, Miami (FL)
Restrepo has two straight 1,000-yard receiving seasons for Miami. He'll likely play a deep-threat role in the NFL, but Restrepo showed more route nuance this past season. Special-teams ability could help Restrepo climb into the Day 2 mix. But he might prove better for real football than fantasy.
15. Tez Johnson, WR, Oregon
Johnson looked like an absolute stud in 2023, with 86 catches for 1,182 yards and 10 TDs. He outperformed Troy Franklin, running a more nuanced route tree and connecting with QB Bo Nix. Johnson declined in 2024, but he still led the team with 83 catches for 898 yards and 10 TDs. Small, thin, and fast, Johnson could fill a role similar to Xavier Worthy or Hollywood Brown.
16. Travis Hunter, WR, Colorado
Hunter is an enigma for fantasy managers. He's a likely top-3 NFL Draft pick, but most NFL GMs have indicated that Hunter would primarily play CB -- with 10-20 snaps on offense at receiver. If that's the case, the Heisman winner won’t be a consistent fantasy scorer.
But Hunter showed elite receiver ability this year, catching 96 passes for 1,258 yards and 15 TDs while also playing full-time on defense. If he does play WR primarily, Hunter could be a top-5 rookie pick. If he only plays 10-20 offensive snaps a game, it will be hard to justify spending anything higher than a second-round selection.
17. TreVeyon Henderson, RB, Ohio State
Henderson was highly recruited and is insanely explosive when given space. He also shows elite receiving ability but doesn't break through contact. Henderson may be more of a third-down receiving back in the NFL. He has intriguing PPR upside but looks unlikely to be a lead RB.
18. Bhayshul Tuten, RB, Virginia Tech
Tuten carried the Virginia Tech offense for two years after transferring from North Carolina A&T. He brings excellent speed and vision, plus top-notch return skills. Tuten showed receiving upside as a sophomore and should find an NFL role based on ability and toughness. Tuten will likely shoot up draft (and fantasy) boards if he can show elite workout numbers.
19. Nicholas Singleton, RB, Penn State
Singleton is a super athlete with deep speed and shifty feet in short space. He has never put it all together and often will try to dance too much behind the line. Singleton has big upside, but it will take the right situation for him to approach his ceiling.
20. Savion Williams, WR, TCU
Williams is a physical specimen at 6’5, 225 pounds and played a hybrid role (WR and RB) for TCU. He ended with 611 receiving yards, 322 rushing yards, and 12 total TDs. This type of Swiss army knife player often doesn't translate to the NFL. But there could be huge fantasy upside if a team figures out how to use him.
21. Kyren Lacy, WR, LSU
A 24-year-old prospect, Lacy stands 6’2, 213 pounds with outstanding awareness. He is a solid contested catcher and does some of his best work getting under deep passes. The size and mental maturity may be enough for Lacy to contribute early in his NFL career, though he is unlikely to ever be a fantasy stud.
22. R.J. Harvey, RB, Central Florida
Harvey had two straight seasons 1,600 total yards. He is short, but packs a punch and is shifty in space, always seeming to squeeze out an extra yard or 2. Harvey is likely more of an NFL role player but could be a receiving threat in PPR.
23. Dylan Sampson, RB, Tennessee
Sampson is a bit light in the pants, but he moves so fluidly that he's tough to bring down. He had six straight 100+ yard rushing games this season and made defenses pay if they spread out. Sampson sports starting upside at the next level.
24. Damien Martinez, RB, Miami (FL)
Martinez transferred from Oregon State to Miami and had a solid year. He delivered 1,002 rushing yards and 10 TDs, with another 204 yards through the air. A tough, balanced runner, Martinez could develop into a lead RB in the NFL. Though he won’t be a dynamic pass catcher, he adds to a great class.
25. Cameron Skattebo, RB, Arizona State
Skattebo will get plenty of hype as a hard-nosed runner with 1,711 rushing yards this season. Arizona State utilized him in the passing game plenty, but he doesn’t present top-notch athleticism. He likely settles as a short-yardage role player with limited opportunities. Skattebo's fantasy upside may be capped by his style and lack of explosive plays.
26. Colston Loveland, TE, Michigan
27. Cameron Ward, QB, Miami (FL)
28. Shedeur Sanders, QB, Colorado
29. Devin Neal, RB, Kansas
30. Jordan James, RB, Oregon
31. Antonio Williams, WR, Clemson
32. Kalel Mullings, RB, Michigan
33. Kyle Monangai, RB, Rutgers
34. Jo’Quavious Marks, RB, USC
35. Tai Felton, WR, Maryland
36. Phil Mafah, RB, Clemson
37. Jayden Higgins, WR, Iowa State
38. Jarquez Hunter, RB, Auburn
39. Raheim Sanders, RB, South Carolina
40. Harold Fannin Jr., TE, Bowling Green
41. Deion Burks, WR, Oklahoma
42. Kobe Hudson, WR, UCF
43. Mason Taylor, TE, LSU
44. Kaden Prather, WR, Maryland
45. Tory Horton, WR, Colorado State
46. Jalen Milroe, QB, Alabama
47. Jack Bech, WR, TCU
48. Antwane Wells Jr., WR, Mississippi
49. Jake Briningstool, TE, Clemson
50. Pat Bryant, WR, Illinois
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Questions Surrounding QBs
Most mock drafts have two QBs locked into the top-five picks:
- Cam Ward, Miami
- Shedeur Sanders, Colorado
Neither player stands up to past elite prospects such as Caleb Williams or Trevor Lawrence.
Even so, plenty of NFL teams are desperate for a franchise signal caller, so Ward and Sanders will hear their name early.
After them come plenty of question marks.
Get more insight into the QBs of the class by checking out our Superflex rookie rankings.
Stud RBs Will Change Fantasy Landscape
RB-needy dynasty rosters will benefit from this rookie class.
We haven’t had more than six RBs taken in the first two days of the NFL draft since the vaunted 2020 class, which had nine.
The 2025 class could threaten that number.
First comes elite option Ashton Jeanty, who is already rising to the top half of the first round in NFL mock drafts.
But the class is strong behind Jeanty, even if no one else gets into Round 1.
Day 2 Offers Every Skill Set
If you want players who can run and catch, North Carolina’s Omarion Hampton and Oklahoma State’s Ollie Gordon fit.
Lead runners who will bang between the tackle successfully? We have those, too, in Iowa’s Kaleb Johnson and Ohio State’s Quinshon Judkins
Top pass catchers and home run threats are also on the menu: Ohio State’s TreVeyon Henderson, Tennessee’s Dylan Sampson, and Penn State’s Nicholas Singleton.
Add in another few backs who had college success, and rookie drafts will be deep in RB options.
Deep WR Class
2024 spoiled us for rookie WRs, with three going over 1,000 yards.
There may not be an elite option for 2025 (despite the hype of Tet McMillan), but this WR class could also produce immediate contributors.
Along with McMillan, Missouri’s Luther Burden and Ohio State’s Emeka Egbuka were top recruits who had solid careers in top conferences.
All three could be first-round picks.
Others on the first-round fringe include:
- Isaiah Bond, Texas
- Elic Ayomanor, Stanford
- Tre Harris, Mississippi
What about Travis Hunter?
NFL GMs have indicated that Hunter would primarily play CB, with 10-20 snaps on offense. That wouldn't do much for most fantasy players (though he'd still be attractive for IDP leagues).
The potential that he could end up at WR full-time makes him worth a pick, perhaps in the second round of rookie drafts
But be cautious about the hype surrounding him for fantasy.
Two Top TEs
Brock Bowers and Sam LaPorta delivered immediate production the past two years. And this class presents two more potential impact TEs.
Penn State’s Tyler Warren and Michigan’s Colston Loveland both carry first-round potential.
Neither will match Bowers' production, mainly because both primarily play inline -- as blockers and receivers. But each could be an immediate fantasy starter.
Warren’s athleticism and tenacity could make him an easy first-round PPR rookie draft pick, while Loveland may block more initially.
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Beyond those two, Bowling Green’s Harold Fannin will be intriguing.
Fannin leaves college with these FBS records among TEs:
- Single-season receiving yards
- Singe-season receptions
- Career receiving yards
- Career receptions
- Receiving yards in a bowl game
- Receptions in a bowl game
He could be a fun receiving weapon at the next level if he shows enough athleticism.
Dynasty Rookie Rankings: QB
- Cameron Ward, Miami (FL)
- Shedeur Sanders, Colorado
- Jalen Milroe, Alabama
- Jaxson Dart, Mississippi
- Quinn Ewers, Texas
- Riley Leonard, Notre Dame
Dynasty Rookie Rankings: RB
- Ashton Jeanty, Boise State
- Omarion Hampton, North Carolina
- Kaleb Johnson, Iowa
- Ollie Gordon II, Oklahoma State
- Quinshon Judkins, Ohio State
- TreVeyon Henderson, Ohio State
- Bhayshul Tuten, Virginia Tech
- Dylan Sampson, Tennessee
- R.J. Harvey, UCF
- Nicholas Singleton, Penn State
- Damien Martinez, Miami (FL)
- Cameron Skattebo, Arizona State
- Devin Neal, Kansas
- Kalel Mullings, Michigan
- Kyle Monangai, Rutgers
- Jordan James, Oregon
- Jo’Quavious Marks, USC
- Phil Mafah, Clemson
- Jarquez Hunter, Auburn
- Raheim Sanders, South Carolina
Dynasty Rookie Rankings: WR
- Tetairoa McMillan, Arizona
- Luther Burden III, Missouri
- Emeka Egbuka, Ohio State
- Isaiah Bond, Texas
- Elic Ayomanor, Stanford
- Tre Harris, Mississippi
- Jalen Royals, Utah State
- Xavier Restrepo, Miami (FL)
- Tez Johnson, Oregon
- Travis Hunter, Colorado
- Savion Williams, TCU
- Kyren Lacy, LSU
- Tai Felton, Maryland
- Jayden Higgins, Iowa State
- Deion Burks, Oklahoma
- Kobe Hudson, UCF
- Kaden Prather, Maryland
- Tory Horton, Colorado State
- Jack Bech, TCU
- Antwane Wells Jr., Mississippi
- Pat Bryant, Illinois
- Jaylin Noel, Iowa State
- Jaylin Lane, Virginia Tech
- Bru McCoy, Tennessee
Dynasty Rookie Rankings: TE
- Tyler Warren, Penn State
- Colston Loveland, Michigan
- Harold Fannin Jr., Bowling Green
- Mason Taylor, LSU
- Jake Briningstool, Clemson
- Terrance Ferguson, Oregon
- Gunnar Helm, Texas
- Elijah Arroyo, Miami (FL)
- Jackson Hawes, Georgia Tech
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