The 2025 NFL Draft has now come and gone. While the NFL season is still a ways away, this was the last major shakeup of team rosters. With the landscape no longer subject to significant changes, it’s full steam ahead toward preparing for the upcoming fantasy football year. Most dynasty rookie drafts will take place over the next couple of months, making this a perfect time to update our 2025 dynasty rookie rankings.
Top Rookies To Draft in Dynasty Leagues
2025 PFSN Dynasty Rankings: Superflex | 1QB | QB | RB | WR | TE | Rookie SF | Rookie RB | Rookie WR
1) Ashton Jeanty, RB, Las Vegas Raiders
Those arguing Ashton Jeanty should have won the Heisman certainly have a strong case to make. What Jeanty did last season was otherworldly.
The Boise State product ran the ball 344 times for 2,497 yards and 29 touchdowns. He led the nation in attempts and yards for the second consecutive year.
There were no running backs selected in the first round of last year’s NFL Draft. This year, we got two of them, with Jeanty going to the Las Vegas Raiders at No. 6 overall.
At just 21 years old with a three-down skill set, 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.
2) 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 totals of 1,504 and 1,660. 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 won’t be in LA in 2026.
3) 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 at No. 8 overall is excellent draft capital.
His 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 bust Xavier Legette. McMillan should be an alpha target hog right away and is the clear WR1 of this class.
4) 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 performance 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’ll learn much more about the NFL’s 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 Jacksonville Jaguars traded up to get Hunter, and it wasn’t 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, which should clearly be Hunter. But McMillan is the No. 1.
Still, fantasy managers who snag Hunter should be thrilled.
5) Quinshon Judkins, RB, Cleveland Browns
The trajectory of Quinshon 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 his teammate. 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.
6) 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 as a result, which limited his production.
Nevertheless, Henderson remained efficient, averaging a Big Ten-best 7.1 yards per carry. 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 being 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 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.
7) 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.
Egbuka caught 81 passes for 1,011 yards and 10 touchdowns last season.
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 whatever NFL team drafts him.
This feels very much like Olave’s situation where the talented and NFL-ready WR was dinged for returning to school for an extra year.
Egbuka did not need to be fast or super athletic. He’s a fundamentally sound receiver. 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. Evans being 32 years old and Godwin being 29, while coming off another devastating knee injury, gives Egbuka a chance to rise faster.
However, pending Godwin’s health, Egbuka is opening the season as his team’s WR3, at best, whereas the other top receivers will all be at least their team’s WR2.
8) Luther Burden III, WR, Chicago Bears
It’s fascinating how perceptions of players can change as time passes. I shot Burden up my board predraft, placing him at WR1 after the 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 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’ll need the right offense and the right quarterback to maximize his potential.
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. But 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.
9) 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 two Ohio State running backs who went early on Day 2.
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 at 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 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.
10) RJ Harvey, RB, Denver Broncos
Easily the biggest post-draft riser, RJ 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’s solid enough to handle around 15 touches a game. He also saw a 9.4% 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 offenses throughout his head coaching years. Harvey must 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.
11) Colston Loveland, TE, Chicago Bears
This year’s draft class had two elite tight end prospects, from the NFL’s perspective. For the longest time, Tyler Warren was projected to be the TE1. While the Penn State product still earned first-round draft capital, the Bears chose Loveland first. That’s a vote of confidence.
The immediate problem for Loveland is that despite his abilities, this is a crowded offense. Keenan Allen is unlikely to be back, but between Moore, Odunze, and D’Andre Swift, that’s asking a lot from a quarterback who struggled mightily as a rookie.
While I doubt I will be able to get Loveland into the top 12 redraft tight ends, it’s different in dynasty. Loveland is just 21 years old. Things change quickly in the NFL. In a year or two, he could be the second option in Chicago’s passing game.
If you need someone to contribute right away to your dynasty roster, Loveland may not be that guy. But long term, he looks like the next great tight end.
12) Matthew Golden, WR, Green Bay Packers
I don’t like this ranking at all. If Matthew Golden is a bust like I think he will be, then there’s no spot I can place him that will feel right. I would be doing all of you a disservice to ignore draft capital and landing spot.
Golden massively improved his draft stock with his 4.29 40-time, propelling him into the first round of the NFL Draft. The Green Bay Packers making him their first Round 1 wide receiver since Javon Walker in 2002 says a lot.
On the one hand, he’s an early declare, which we love to see. Golden led the SEC in touchdown receptions as a junior, despite playing alongside the much more hyped Isaiah Bond.
On the other hand, he only had one year of decent production, and it wasn’t really that great, catching 58 balls for 987 yards and nine TDs as a junior. He averaged a paltry 1.82 yards per team pass attempt.
Ultimately, I struggle with wide receivers who rise largely due to speed. It’s just not something that matters at the position. Furthermore, history has shown that these super-fast sub-4.3 WRs are actually poor bets at the NFL level. I will do a deeper dive into Golden post-draft.
Of course, he has a chance to become a true WR1, as despite the deep wide receiver room, the Packers lack a go-to option. For now, just know that me putting him in the final spot of the first round is done reluctantly.
13) Tyler Warren, TE, Indianapolis Colts
14) Jayden Higgins, WR, Houston Texans
15) Tre Harris, WR, Los Angeles Chargers
16) Byashul Tuten, RB, Jacksonville Jaguars
17) Cam Ward, QB, Tennessee Titans
18) Jack Bech, WR, Las Vegas Raiders
19) Jaxson Dart, QB, New York Giants
20) Terrance Ferguson, TE, Los Angeles Rams
21) Kyle Williams, WR, New England Patriots
22) Cam Skattebo, RB, New York Giants
23) Jaydon Blue, RB, Dallas Cowboys
24) Jaylin Noel, WR, Houston Texans
25) Jalen Milroe, QB, Seattle Seahawks
26) Jarquez Hunter, RB, Los Angeles Rams
27) Harold Fannin Jr., TE, Cleveland Browns
28) Pat Bryant, WR, Denver Broncos
29) Devin Neal, RB, New Orleans Saints
30) Dylan Sampson, RB, Cleveland Browns
31) Elijah Arroyo, TE, Seattle Seahawks
32) Jalen Royals, WR, Kansas City Chiefs
33) Trevor Etienne, RB, Carolina Panthers
34) Mason Taylor, TE, New York Jets
35) Ollie Gordon II, RB, Miami Dolphins
36) Jordan James, RB, San Francisco 49ers
37) Tahj Brooks, RB, Cincinnati Bengals
38) Woody Marks, RB, Houston Texans
39) Isaac TeSlaa, WR, Detroit Lions
40) Brashard Smith, RB, Kansas City Chiefs
41) DJ Giddens, RB, Indianapolis Colts
42) Elic Ayomanor, WR, Tennessee Titans
43) Savion Williams, WR, Green Bay Packers
44) Tai Felton, WR, Minnesota Vikings
45) Kyle Monangai, RB, Chicago Bears
46) Tyler Shough, QB, New Orleans Saints
47) Shedeur Sanders, QB, Cleveland Browns
48) Tory Horton, WR, Seattle Seahawks