It feels like the NFL season just ended. However, the 2025 NFL Draft is now behind us and the landscape of the league is mostly set for the upcoming season. Over the next few months, fantasy football leagues are going to conduct their dynasty rookie drafts. Now that we know each rookie’s landing spot, let’s take an updated look at the first two rounds of a 2025 Superflex dynasty rookie mock draft.
2025 Superflex Dynasty Rookie Mock Draft | Round 1
This Superflex PPR mock draft represents my preliminary views on the incoming class as things stand in May 2025. While we now know the landing spots for these players, these rankings are subject to change as we get more information.
1.01) Ashton Jeanty, RB, Las Vegas Raiders
What Ashton Jeanty did last season was otherworldly, and there’s a strong argument to be made that he should have won the Heisman Trophy. The Boise State superstar ran the ball 374 times for 2,601 yards and 29 touchdowns. He led the nation in rushing attempts and rushing yards in 2024 and led his conference in both statistics for the second straight year.
No running backs went in the first round of last year’s NFL Draft. There were two this year, and Jeanty came off the board first at No. 6 overall.
With a three-down skill set at just 21 years old, Jeanty is already a top-five overall dynasty running back. The best non-Jeanty RB on the Raiders is 33-year-old Raheem Mostert. Jeanty has been the 1.01 and remains the 1.01.
1.02) Omarion Hampton, RB, Los Angeles Chargers
If you look at Omarion Hampton’s sophomore and junior seasons, you might think you’re seeing double. He averaged exactly 5.9 yards per carry and scored 15 rushing touchdowns in both.
Hampton led the ACC in rushing yards for two straight seasons with rushing totals of 1,504 and 1,660 yards. He’s also a solid receiver, amassing 601 yards on 67 receptions over his final two years at North Carolina. With 20+ carries in seven games, Hampton has the durability to handle large workloads.
At 6’0″, 221 pounds, Hampton has ideal size for a lead back. His 4.46 40-time gives him a 93rd-percentile speed score. The lack of targets to running backs in Greg Roman’s offenses dings Hampton slightly. But we’re talking about a 22-year-old running back with a three-down skill set in a good offense.
Najee Harris is on a one-year prove-it deal. Hampton should easily overtake him early this season, and Harris likely won’t be in L.A. in 2026.
1.03) Tetairoa McMillan, WR, Carolina Panthers
I had bumped Luther Burden III ahead of Tetairoa McMillan prior to the draft, but draft capital matters. McMillan was always going to be the first WR off the board, but going No. 8 overall is excellent draft capital.
McMillan’s talent was evident the moment he stepped foot on Arizona’s campus. As a true freshman, McMillan led the Pac-12 in yards per reception (18.0). Sure enough, he took a huge leap forward as a sophomore, catching 90 balls for 1,402 yards and 10 touchdowns. As a junior, he led the Big 12 in receiving yards with 1,319, which included five games with 100+ yards receiving.
At 6’5”, McMillan has all the makings of a classic X receiver. But he’s not just a go-up-and-get-it guy; he’s a polished route runner who should be able to win right away at the NFL level. Don’t fret about McMillan’s 4.53 40-time. It’s not that important at wide receiver. He just needs to not be unathletically slow. A 4.53 time is fine.
McMillan is a lock to start right away, and the target competition could not be weaker. The Carolina Panthers’ wide receivers behind McMillan are 35-year-old Adam Thielen, 2024 UDFA Jalen Coker, and 2024 first-round project Xavier Legette. McMillan should be an alpha target hog right away.
1.04) Travis Hunter, WR, Jacksonville Jaguars
It’s truly splitting hairs between Travis Hunter and McMillan. If you want to argue Hunter is the WR1 of this class, I certainly won’t stop you.
Just look at his Reception Perception profile as provided by Matt Harmon.
Talent-wise, it’s all there. Hunter caught 96 passes for 1,258 yards and 15 touchdowns last season. He led the Big 12 in receptions and receiving scores. The main concern for his fantasy value is that two-way players simply do not exist anymore.
We will learn a whole lot more about the Jacksonville Jaguars’ plan for the Heisman Trophy winner in the coming months. Obviously, for fantasy purposes, we don’t want him playing much cornerback at all.
Hunter will certainly play some role on defense, but I’m banking on it being merely situational. The Jaguars traded up to get Hunter, and it was not cheap. There’s no way they make this move for a cornerback. Head coach Liam Coen already said Hunter will be an offensive player to start.
What keeps Hunter behind McMillan for me is the slightly better situation for McMillan. Hunter is competing with one of the best wide receivers in the NFL in Brian Thomas Jr. There are enough targets to go around, as the Jaguars lack a second option in the passing game, so that should clearly be Hunter. But McMillan is the No. 1. Still, fantasy managers who snag Hunter should be thrilled.
1.05) Cam Ward, QB, Tennessee Titans
This is not the year to need a quarterback in Superflex leagues. For better or worse, though, if you pick early, at some point you have to take one if you need one.
Cam Ward went No. 1 overall to the Titans. He is going to start right away. Quarterbacks are currency in Superflex leagues. If you need one, he’s the only safe option in this class.
It’s always a bit concerning when a quarterback has to transfer schools to really break out. However, Ward transferred from the Pac-12 to the ACC — not exactly a downgrade in competition. That makes his 4,313 yards and 39 touchdown passes in his senior season very legitimate. He’s come a long way from the kid who started out in the FCS at Incarnate Word.
In dynasty leagues, Ward is enough to warrant an early first-round dynasty rookie selection. But I’d be lying if I said I feel good about it.
1.06) Quinshon Judkins, RB, Cleveland Browns
The trajectory of Judkins’ collegiate career hasn’t been ideal. He burst onto the scene as a freshman, leading the SEC in attempts (274), yards (1,567), and touchdowns (16). Judkins saw similar usage as a sophomore, but his yards per carry dipped from 5.7 to 4.3.
As a junior, Judkins transferred to Ohio State, where he had to play alongside fellow NFL prospect TreVeyon Henderson. Judkins got back to 5.5 YPC but only saw 194 carries.
Throughout his time in college, Judkins has proven to be a decent receiver, which will help his pro upside. He has 59 receptions for 442 yards and four touchdowns across 42 college games.
The concern with Judkins is his performance against quality opponents. His overall stats were bolstered by huge games against the likes of Western Michigan and Marshall. There are no Western Michigans or Marshalls at the NFL level.
Before the draft, I said it wouldn’t be a surprise if he fell a bit. Instead, he went ahead of teammate Henderson. I flipped these guys a bunch pre-draft, and I’m flipping them again. Judkins landed really well in Cleveland. Although the Browns are a franchise nowhere near contending, we’ve seen running backs produce at high levels on bad offenses. What matters most is volume.
The Browns wanted a Nick Chubb replacement. At 6’0″, 221 pounds, Judkins is built to be a lead back. He ran a 4.48 40 time for a 91st-percentile speed score.
Judkins’ immediate competition for touches will be Jerome Ford and fellow rookie, fourth-rounder Dylan Sampson. We should expect Judkins to touch the ball 15-18 times per game at minimum.
1.07) TreVeyon Henderson, RB, New England Patriots
As a four-year player, it’s great that Henderson was so productive as a freshman, rushing for 1,248 yards and 15 touchdowns. It’s less than ideal that it was his most productive college season.
With that said, Henderson easily could have joined the NFL last year. Some would argue he probably should have, considering he split the Buckeyes’ backfield with Judkins in 2024, which limited his production.
Nevertheless, Henderson remained efficient, averaging a Big Ten-best 7.1 yards per carry heading. He also showed proficiency as a receiver, hauling in 27 balls for 284 yards in a split backfield.
Henderson ran a 4.43 40-time for an 80th-percentile speed score. The Ohio State star has the makings of (at least) an impactful satellite back in Year 1.
You could still easily flip Henderson and Judkins — I’ve already done it multiple times and just did it again. It’s always tough when one school produces NFL-caliber prospects at the same time, let alone two guys coming out in the same year.
I don’t want to weigh situation too significantly when we’re talking about a 22-year-old who has his entire career ahead of him. However, the New England Patriots just signed Rhamondre Stevenson to an extension. While Henderson should be able to overtake Stevenson rather easily, the incumbent is not going to be irrelevant. That naturally caps Henderson’s upside a bit, which nudges Judkins ahead of him for me.
1.08) Emeka Egbuka, WR, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Last year, Emeka Ebguka was considered a first-round dynasty rookie selection. Then, he decided to return for his senior season.
We know the stigma against four-year players is real. However, it can also be taken a bit too far. The reason early declarations are viewed more favorably is because they show an ability to perform at a high level sooner. Ebguka was capable of going to the NFL as a junior — he simply chose not to. Chris Olave did the same thing. Last season, Egbuka caught 81 passes for 1,011 yards and 10 touchdowns.
Ohio State has a pretty good track record when it comes to producing highly capable NFL-caliber wide receivers. Given that Egbuka was pro-ready a year ago, he should be able to hit the ground running on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
This feels very much like Olave’s situation since the talented and NFL-ready WR was dinged for returning to school for an extra year.
Egbuka is a fundamentally sound receiver, so he didn’t need to be fast or super athletic. But he did it anyway, running a 4.42 40-time for a 97th-percentile speed score.
The landing spot in Tampa Bay is both good and bad. It’s good because Egbuka joins a prolific offense with a 30-year-old Baker Mayfield, who projects to be the starter for the better part of the next decade.
It’s bad because it may take a couple of years before Egbuka can truly reach his final form, as he will be firmly behind Mike Evans and Chris Godwin this year. But Evans being 32 years old and Godwin being 29 while coming off another devastating knee injury gives Egbuka a chance to rise faster. But, pending Godwin’s health, Egbuka is opening the season as his team’s WR3, at best, whereas the other top receivers are all going to be at least their team’s WR2.
1.09) Luther Burden III, WR, Chicago Bears
It’s fascinating how perceptions of players can change as time passes. I shot Luther Burden III up my board pre-draft, placing him at WR1 after the NFL Combine. Now, I’ve moved him down to WR4.
Some may ding Burden for the significant drop in production from his sophomore to junior years. In 2023, he had six 100-yard receiving games, yet he had only one last season.
However, it’s not entirely Burden’s fault. In fact, it may not be at all.
Missouri experienced injuries at the quarterback position, which played a huge role in Burden’s lack of gaudy numbers. As a reminder, he caught 86 passes for 1,212 yards and nine touchdowns in 2023.
Much like Egbuka, Burden landed in a spot where his team doesn’t need him. As a primary slot receiver, he was always going to need the right offense and the right quarterback to maximize his potential. Well, Ben Johnson is the perfect coach. We don’t yet know if Caleb Williams is the right quarterback, but it’s hard to imagine the Chicago Bears not scheming him the ball. He was the best receiver in the nation at forcing missed tackles last year.
At the same time, manufactured touches won’t be enough. However, that’s all Burden may get as a rookie while competing with DJ Moore, Rome Odunze, and Colston Loveland for targets. Burden will likely need Odunze to fail or for Williams to become a truly elite quarterback to reach his potential.
1.10) Kaleb Johnson, RB, Pittsburgh Steelers
While obviously far less prolific than Jeanty, Kaleb Johnson was hamstrung by a much less explosive Iowa offense. Even so, he still managed to run for 1,537 yards and 21 touchdowns, both leading the Big Ten. Mind you, this is a Big Ten conference that also featured the two previously mentioned Ohio State running backs.
Johnson profiles as a classic two-down grinder. However, he progressed considerably as a receiver in his junior year, hauling in 22 passes for 188 yards and two touchdowns. If Johnson can continue advancing as a receiver, he has a chance to be a real difference-maker in fantasy.
Johnson’s stock dropped after he ran a 4.57 40-time at the NFL Combine. However, I’m not overly concerned. A back of his size needs to just not be too slow to be able to play in the NFL (which is basically 4.65 or slower). It’s fine.
Landing in Pittsburgh with Mike Tomlin feels like fate. The Steelers needed a Najee Harris replacement to pair with Jaylen Warren, and they got a younger, better version. Johnson is a strong bet for 12-14 carries a game plus goal line work. He will be touchdown-dependent, but there’s also a chance Warren moves on after this season, giving Johnson the backfield mostly to himself. Third-round draft capital is plenty good here.
1.11) Jaxson Dart, QB, New York Giants
The New York Giants traded back into the first round to select Jaxson Dart, who they hope will be their QB of the future. Is this more of a need pick? I think so. But at least the Giants didn’t take Shedeur Sanders at No. 3 overall.
This is very likely going to be the last year of the Brian Daboll/Joe Schoen regime. That makes predicting Dart’s future a bit more difficult.
It’s extremely likely that Russell Wilson starts the season for the Giants. Eventually, they will lose enough games that a change will be necessary. I don’t see any logical reason to put Jameis Winston out there. We know who he is. He’s a lot of fun and great for fantasy, but the Giants won’t win many games with him. At some point this year, Dart will get his chance.
Getting to throw to Malik Nabers will certainly help Dart, but this will come down to how talented the young QB actually is. Can he be a long-term mid QB1 in the NFL? I don’t know. But Superflex forces the hand of QB-needy managers. This is the right spot for Dart. But if you don’t need a QB, feel free to pass.
1.12) R.J. Harvey, RB, Denver Broncos
Easily the biggest post-draft riser, R.J. Harvey was a major surprise as the Denver Broncos’ choice to be their RB of the future. I had him as a third-round dynasty rookie pick before the draft. It speaks to the importance of landing spot and draft capital.
Denver took Harvey in the second round. The rookie steps into what should be an immediate starting role, with the Broncos’ only other backs of note being Audric Estimé and Jaleel McLaughlin.
Harvey is an older back at age 24, but he’s fast and explosive, running a 4.4 40-time, good for a 91st percentile speed score. At 205 pounds, he is solid enough to handle around 15 touches a game. He also saw a 9.4 percent target share in his final year at UCF.
No team throws to running backs more than the Broncos, which has been a staple in Sean Payton’s offenses throughout his head coaching years. Harvey will need to prove worthy of the confidence the Broncos showed in him. Whether he is capable of that remains to be seen. Regardless, fantasy managers have to buy.
2024 Superflex Dynasty Fantasy Football Rookie Mock Draft | Round 2
With the first 12 picks out of the way, here’s how the second round of 2025 dynasty rookie drafts might look. It will certainly change when ADP rolls in and prospects move inside their positional tiers.
2.01) Colston Loveland, TE, Chicago Bears
2.02) Matthew Golden, WR, Green Bay Packers
2.03) Tyler Warren, TE, Indianapolis Colts
2.04) Jayden Higgins, WR, Houston Texans
2.05) Tre Harris, WR, Los Angeles Chargers
2.06) Byashul Tuten, RB, Jacksonville Jaguars
2.07) Jack Bech, WR, Las Vegas Raiders
2.08) Jalen Milroe, QB, Seattle Seahawks
2.09) Tyler Shough, QB, New Orleans Saints
2.10) Terrance Ferguson, TE, Los Angeles Rams
2.11) Kyle Williams, WR, New England Patriots
2.12) Cam Skattebo, RB, New York Giants