We can now see the 2025 NFL Draft on the horizon. It’s officially April. That means the draft is this month. Before you know it, dynasty fantasy football rookie drafts will be taking place. Some already are.
With the NFL Scouting Combine as well as free agency firmly in the rearview mirror, now is a great time to check in on our latest 2025 dynasty rookie superflex rankings.
Top Rookies To Draft in Superflex Dynasty Leagues
1) Ashton Jeanty, RB, Boise State
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, but Jeanty is pretty much a lock to get first-round draft capital in 2025. Wherever he lands, it will likely be an RB-needy team ready to install him as their starter. He is the surest thing in this class.
2) Omarion Hampton, RB, North Carolina
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.
Easily the biggest change over the past month is the rise of Hampton. Previously at No. 7, further analysis of this rookie class has me more confident in Hampton than anyone other than Jeanty. I would stop short of calling him a sure thing, but he’s close to it.
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. I’m in.
3) Luther Burden III, WR, Missouri
The more I study Luther Burden III, the more I like him.
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.
Landing spot will be paramount for Burden. As a primary slot receiver, he’ll need the right offense and the right quarterback to maximize his potential. But it’s hard to imagine any team not scheming him the ball. He was the best receiver in the nation at forcing missed tackles last year. It’s hard to see him failing.
4) Tetairoa McMillan, WR, Arizona
Tetairoa McMillan will likely be the WR1 of this class. I have Burden ahead of him for now, but it’s very close. 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. It would be a major surprise if McMillan didn’t start in Week 1 as a rookie.
5) Cam Ward, QB, Miami
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. I now have Cam Ward firmly ahead of Shedeur Sanders in my rankings. I am not in love with either, but both are early first-round dynasty rookie picks in Superflex because of the scarcity of the position.
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.
There are enough teams in the NFL in need of a quarterback that Ward is likely a Day 1 starter. In dynasty leagues, that’s enough to warrant an early first-round dynasty rookie selection. But I’d be lying if I said I feel good about it.
6) Kaleb Johnson, RB, Iowa
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 that could go 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). If anything, it makes him cheaper to acquire. If you pick around this spot, you could try and trade down a couple of spots and still safely acquire Johnson.
7) Emeka Egbuka, WR, Ohio State
At this point 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. I trust Ohio State WRs and you should, too.
8) TreVeyon Henderson, RB, Ohio State
As a four-year player, it’s great that TreVeyon 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 Quinshon Judkins in 2024 as a result, 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 being at least an impactful satellite back in Year 1.
You could just as easily flip Henderson and Judkins (I’ve already done it multiple times). 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. You could also take Henderson over Egbuka, depending on positional need for your dynasty roster.
9) Quinshon Judkins, RB, Ohio State
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 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. It wouldn’t surprise me if Judkins ends up falling a bit as the draft nears.
At this point in the first round, there are a lot of different ways you can go. Judkins is far from a lock to have an immediate fantasy-relevant role as a rookie. But he has a ton of upside.
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. How prolific of a fantasy asset he is will largely depend on how much his team is willing to throw him the ball. He strikes me as the type of prospect whose dynasty rookie value will be heavily impacted by the landing spot. But at this point in the draft, every player has risk.
10) Travis Hunter, WR, Colorado
We are now less than a month away from the NFL Draft and we’re still not sure what Travis Hunter will do position-wise. We simply haven’t seen a prospect like him in decades, possibly ever. It’s safe to say Hunter will play both cornerback and wide receiver at the NFL level. The question is — what will the split look like? How much will he prioritize one over the other?
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 will learn a whole lot 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. But if NFL teams view him as a better corner than wide receiver, he could end up being a completely wasted pick if he’s only playing part-time on offense.
Where Hunter ends up in dynasty rookie drafts is still a work in progress. He could end up as high as the top three — if Hunter came out tomorrow and said he was only playing wide receiver in the NFL, I’d put him WR1 — or literally go undrafted. The range of outcomes here is as wide as it is unprecedented. Right now, this is where I’m willing to roll the dice.
11) Shedeur Sanders, QB, Colorado
I am very concerned about this QB class. For the past two years, the first round of the NFL Draft has been replete with quarterbacks. In fact, that’s been the case every year going back to 2014 … except for one … and I fear the 2025 QB class may resemble the 2022 QB class.
In 2022, Kenny Pickett was the only Round 1 QB and the only QB taken in the first 73 picks. The only relevant quarterback from that class is the guy who literally went with the last pick — Brock Purdy.
Sanders is currently projected for early first-round draft capital, but I’m not so sure he gets it. I think we see at least two QBs go in the first round, but they may not go early (outside of Ward), which is never a good sign.
Unfortunately, in Superflex leagues, quarterbacks are difficult to come by. You have to take one if you need one.
Sanders led the Big 12 with a 74.0% completion percentage, 4,134 passing yards, and 37 passing touchdowns this past season. He threw 10 interceptions, which gives him just 13 in his two years at Colorado on 907 attempts.
Sanders is an impressive athlete who can tactically scramble when needed. He can extend plays within the pocket, which was necessary given Colorado’s suspect offensive line. With the right head coach, Sanders could become a viable fantasy asset as a rookie starter.
A QB-needy team is going to take a chance on Sanders. There are not currently 32 starting-caliber quarterbacks in the NFL. I am absolutely not closing the door on Sanders becoming one, and a good one at that. Objectively, he has upside. That doesn’t automatically mean he will reach it.
My job is to evaluate these players as I see them. I am pretty convinced Sanders is nothing more than a high-end backup. Of course, I could be wrong. If I’m not wrong, there’s no spot fantasy managers could take him and feel good about it in 2-3 years. But we can’t draft assuming we know everything. As pessimistic as I am on the QBs in this class as a whole, dynasty managers in need of quarterbacks also need to take the same swing as the NFL teams.
12) Matthew Golden, WR, Texas
Perhaps I am succumbing to groupthink in placing Matthew Golden this high. He is such an interesting prospect. He’s massively improved his draft stock with his 4.29 40-time, propelling him into pretty much being a lock to go in the first round of the NFL Draft.
On the one hand, he’s an early declare, which we love to see. He 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 due largely 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. For now, just know that me putting him in the final spot of the first round is done reluctantly.
13) Colston Loveland, TE, Michigan
14) Tyler Warren, TE, Penn State
15) Jaxson Dart, QB, Ole Miss
16) Elic Ayomanor, WR, Stanford
17) Cam Skattebo, RB, Arizona State
18) Tre Harris, WR, Ole Miss
19) Isaiah Bond, WR, Texas
20) Jayden Higgins, WR, Iowa State
21) Byashul Tuten, RB, Virginia Tech
22) Jalen Milroe, QB, Alabama
23) Quinn Ewers, QB, Texas
24) DJ Giddens, RB, Kansas State
25) Jaylin Noel, WR, Iowa State
26) Jalen Royals, WR, Utah State
27) Devin Neal, RB, Kansas
28) Harold Fannin Jr., TE, Bowling Green
29) Tory Horton, WR, Colorado State
30) Jack Bech, WR, TCU
31) Xavier Restrepo, WR, Miami
32) Dylan Sampson, RB, Tennessee
33) RJ Harvey, RB, UCF
34) Ollie Gordon II, RB, Oklahoma State
35) Raheim Sanders, RB, Arkansas
36) Elijah Arroyo, TE, Miami
37) Will Howard, QB, Ohio State
38) Savion Williams, WR, TCU
39) Damien Martinez, RB, Miami
40) Tai Felton, WR, Maryland
41) Trevor Etienne, RB, Georgia
42) Ricky White III, WR, UNLV
43) Brashard Smith, RB, SMU
44) Terrance Ferguson, TE, Oregon
45) Tez Johnson, WR, Oregon
46) Gunnar Helm, TE, Texas
47) Mason Taylor, TE, LSU
48) Jarquez Hunter, RB, Auburn