QB Jaxson Dart has the arm strength and rushing upside to be a fantasy difference-maker. Is he a beacon of light in a dim QB class? Or are we reaching for a mediocre talent in a QB-starved league?
Cam Ward looks like the No. 1 pick -- but is that enough to make him a high-value superflex asset? Should you target or pass on Jaxson Dart and Shedeur Sanders in your dynasty rookie draft? Let's talk through the top prospects PLUS three sleepers.
By Matt Schauf
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Updated on Thu, Apr 17 2025 8:53 PM UTC
In this episode of our Dynasty Rookie Rankings series, we’re breaking down the top 5 rookie QBs for fantasy football — and it’s not a consensus list.
Can Cam Ward actually deliver fantasy upside? Is Shedeur Sanders more flash than substance? Could Jaxson Dart bring the highest ceiling of the class? Is Jalen Milroe this year’s Konami code? And is Tyler Shough even draftable in dynasty fantasy football?
Plus: We’ve got superflex rookie sleepers you need to know before your dynasty draft clock starts ticking.
Matt has earned two Fantasy Pros accuracy awards for IDP rankings and won thousands of dollars as a player across best ball, dynasty, and high-stakes fantasy formats. He has been creating fantasy football content for more than 20 years, with work featured by Sporting News, Rotoworld, Athlon, Sirius XM, and others. He's been with Draft Sharks since 2011.
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