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2025 Dynasty Rookie Rankings

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.

The NFL Combine helped shed light on some of the athleticism for these rookies, but the upcoming Pro Days will add even more data.

For now, though, let's get to our early dynasty rookie rankings ...

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-10 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. 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.

4. Omarion Hampton, RB, North Carolina (up)

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 showed his athleticism by crushing the Combine with a 4.48 40-yard Dash and 38" Vertical. Hampton has lead-back potential in a zone scheme and has a shot at going in Round 1.

5. 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's 4.41 40-yard dash at the Combine was expected showing he is versatile and explosive. If Burden shows he can do more than simple screens, he could play as a slot or flanker in the NFL.

6. Matthew Golden, WR, Texas (up)

Golden was a surprising four-star commit to Houston where he showcased deep threat talent. Moving to Texas this past season unleashed his potential with 58 catches for 987 yards and nine TDs. He also was the fastest WR at the NFL Combine with a 4.29 40-yard dash. Only a three-year player, Golden hasn’t peaked yet and could develop into a Jameson Williams type of player.

7. 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 ran as expected at the Combine with a 4.43 40-yard dash and tied for second among RBs with a 1.52 10-yard split. He has intriguing PPR upside and there is some buzz that he may be more of a lead back than he was in college.

8. Quinshon Judkins, RB, Ohio State (up)

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. Judkins answered questions about his athleticism with a 4.48 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine and tied for second among RBs with a 1.52 10-yard split. He looks like a future lead back in the NFL.

9. 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.

10. Colston Loveland, TE, Michigan

Loveland had an injury-filled season, dealing with a shoulder and another undisclosed injury. With Michigan’s offensive issues, Loveland was still their leading receiver with 56 catches for 582 yards and five TDs. Loveland is a stout run blocker whose awareness and quick feet make him dangerous against zone coverage, reminiscent of Travis Kelce. Workouts will be key for his draft capital, but Loveland should step in as a starting NFL TE.

11. Kaleb Johnson, RB, Iowa (down)

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. He ran an expected 4.57 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine, but lost ground to others in the class who performed above expectations. Johnson is an intriguing non-PPR back who could be a lead back in a gap scheme.

12. 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 struggles with concentration drops that will need cleaned up. He had a solid NFL Combine running a 4.44 40-yard dash, though he had the slowest 10-yard split among WRs at 1.58. Ayomanor could be a superstar with the proper development.

13. 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 is built on quickness more than speed, as his 4.54 40-yard dash time shows. He should contribute immediately in the NFL with a near-full route tree and 1,030 receiving yards in only eight games this year. 

14. 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. He will be working as part of the CB group at the NFL Combine. 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.

15. Jayden Higgins, WR, Iowa State (up)

Higgins represents the ideal X WR standing at 6'4 and 217 pounds. He is great at getting off the jam and contact; he caught 87 passes for 1,183 yards and 9 TDs this year. Higgins turned heads at the Senior Bowl and NFL Combine, where he ran a 4.47 40-yard dash along with a 39" Vertical and 10'08 Broad Jump. He could develop into a WR1 for an NFL team.

16. 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. Skattebo did show his explosion at the NFL Combine with a 39.5" Vertical.  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.

17. Cameron Ward, QB, Miami (FL) 

Ward had a long path from Incarnate Word to Washington State to Miami on the way to becoming a top QB in this draft class. He improved at each step, throwing for 4,313 yards, 39 TDs, and seven INTs for the Hurricanes. 

Ward showed the ability to extend plays and make accurate throws all over the field. He can also scramble at times, adding potential fantasy value. A likely first-round pick, Ward has starting fantasy upside in the right situation.

18. 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.

19. 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.

20. Isaiah Bond, WR, Texas (down)

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. He was expected to run in the 4.2s at the NFL Combine, but only mustered a 4.40. Bond is more risky than many other WR prospects in this class.

21. Bhayshul Tuten, RB, Virginia Tech (up)

Tuten carried the Virginia Tech offense for two years since transferring there from North Carolina A&T. He has excellent speed and vision, and is also a top-notch returner. Though Tuten's short area quickness leaves a lot to be desired, he flashed receiving upside as a sophomore. He also posted elite numbers at the NFL Combine as the fastest RB in the 40-yard Dash running a 4.32. He also had the best Vertical (40.5"). Tuten has incredible upside in a loaded RB class.

22. 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.  

23. Shedeur Sanders, QB, Colorado (down)

Sanders followed his father, Deion, from Jackson State to Colorado, drawing rave reviews for his ability to throw off platforms down the field. Having a weapon like Travis Hunter certainly helped, but when Sanders is hot, he can chain together deep throws. He threw for 4,134 yards, 37 TDs, and 10 INTs this year and still has room to grow. One major frustration is Sanders’ reliance on holding the ball too long and taking sacks. Even so, he should be a top NFL Draft pick.

24. Mason Taylor, TE, LSU (up)

Taylor has been a consistent receiving threat for LSU since his freshman year. A reliable option who plays both in the slot and in-line, his versatility as a blocker and receiver should help Taylor find an NFL role. Though not an elite athlete, he gets off the snap quickly and knows how to box out LBs. After acing the Senior Bowl and Combine drills, Taylor has risen on the NFL Draft boards. He showcases starting NFL TE upside.

25. Ollie Gordon II, RB, Oklahoma State (down)

A tale of two years. Gordon had over 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. In his junior season, Gordon couldn’t seem to find any running room and tried to go for the big play too often. His Combine was mediocre running a 4.61 40-yard dash with pedestrian numbers across the board. Gordon could revert back to being a stud, but also has tons of downside on his recent film.

26. Elijah Arroyo, TE, Miami

27. Jaxson Dart, QB, Mississippi

28. Jordan James, RB, Oregon (up)

29. DJ Giddens, RB, Kansas State (up)

30. Brashard Smith, RB, SMU

31. Devin Neal, RB, Kansas

32. Jaylin Noel, WR, Iowa State

33. Jack Bech, WR, TCU

34. Savion Williams, WR, TCU

35. Xavier Restrepo, WR, Miami

36. RJ Harvey, RB, UCF

37. LeQuint Allen, RB, Syracuse

38. Tez Johnson, WR, Oregon (down)

39. Jo'Quavious Marks, RB, USC

40. Tai Felton, WR, Maryland (up)

41. Trevor Etienne, RB, Georgia

42. Harold Fannin Jr., TE, Bowling Green (down)

43. Raheim Sanders, RB, South Carolina

44. Kalel Mullings, RB, Michigan

45. Marcus Yarns, RB, Delaware

46. Tory Horton, WR, Colorado State

47. Kyle Monangai, RB, Rutgers

48. Pat Bryant, WR, Illinois

49. Kaden Prather, WR, Maryland

50. Antwane Wells Jr., WR, Mississippi

Questions Surrounding QBs

Most mock drafts have two QBs locked into the top-ten 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 looks the part (and may find his way into the first round of the NFL Draft).

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 and Tennessee’s Dylan Sampson

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, 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:

• Matthew Golden, Texas
• Tre Harris, Mississippi
• Elic Ayomanor, Stanford

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.

Don't discount LSU's Mason Taylor or Miami's Elijah Arroyo from getting into the top-50 of the NFL Draft either.

Dynasty Rookie Rankings: QB

1. Cameron Ward, Miami (FL)
2. Shedeur Sanders, Colorado
3. Jaxson Dart, Mississippi
4. Jalen Milroe, Alabama
5. Tyler Shough, Louisville
6. Will Howard, Ohio State
7. Quinn Ewers, Texas
8. Riley Leonard, Notre Dame

Dynasty Rookie Rankings: RB

1. Ashton Jeanty, Boise State
2. Omarion Hampton, North Carolina
3. TreVeyon Henderson, Ohio State
4. Quinshon Judkins, Ohio State
5. Kaleb Johnson, Iowa
6. Cameron Skattebo, Arizona State
7. Dylan Sampson, Tennessee
8. Damien Martinez, Miami (FL)
9. Bhayshul Tuten, Virginia Tech
10. Ollie Gordon II, Oklahoma State
11. Jordan James, Oregon
12. DJ Giddens, Kansas State
13. Devin Neal, Kansas
14. Brashard Smith, SMU
15. R.J. Harvey, UCF
16. LeQuint Allen, Syracuse
17. Jo’Quavious Marks, USC
18. Trevor Etienne, Georgia
19. Raheim Sanders, South Carolina
20. Kalel Mullings, Michigan
21. Marcus Yarns, Delaware
22. Kyle Monangai, Rutgers
23. Phil Mafah, Clemson
24. Jarquez Hunter, Auburn

Dynasty Rookie Rankings: WR

1. Tetairoa McMillan, Arizona
2. Emeka Egbuka, Ohio State
3. Luther Burden III, Missouri
4. Matthew Golden, Texas
5. Elic Ayomanor, Stanford
6. Tre Harris, Mississippi
7. Travis Hunter, Colorado
8. Jayden Higgins, Iowa State
9. Jalen Royals, Utah State
10. Isaiah Bond, Texas
11. Jaylin Noel, Iowa State
12. Jack Bech, TCU
13. Savion Williams, TCU
14. Xavier Restrepo, Miami (FL)
15. Tez Johnson, Oregon
16. Tai Felton, Maryland
17. Tory Horton, Colorado State
18. Pat Bryant, Illinois
19. Kaden Prather, Maryland
20. Antwane Wells Jr., Mississippi
21. Jaylin Lane, Virginia Tech
22. Arian Smith, Georgia
23. Kobe Hudson, UCF
24. Bru McCoy, Tennessee
25. Kyren Lacy, LSU

Dynasty Rookie Rankings: TE

1. Tyler Warren, Penn State
2. Colston Loveland, Michigan
3. Mason Taylor, LSU
4. Elijah Arroyo, Miami (FL)
5. Harold Fannin Jr., Bowling Green
6. Jake Briningstool, Clemson
7. Gunnar Helm, Texas
8. Terrance Ferguson, Oregon
9. Jackson Hawes, Georgia Tech

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