2025 Dynasty Rookie Rankings

Updated on Tue, 30 Sep 2025

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RK	Player	ADP	Bye	Age	1yr. Proj	3yr. Proj	5yr. Proj	10yr. Proj	DS Analysis	3D Value +


Tier 1
1	Ashton Jeanty A Jeanty LVR RB2	N/A	8	21.8	204	692	1,141	1,992	Jeanty went from a 1,900 total yard sophomore season to a 2,700 total yard junior season. He boasts elite contact balance, burst, and receiving ability. Jeanty’s landing spot in Vegas should support some massive workloads over the next few seasons.	92
5yr. Proj 1141 10yr. Proj 1992 ADP N/A Bye 8 Age 21.8 DS Analysis Jeanty went from a 1,900 total yard sophomore season to a 2,700 total yard junior season. He boasts elite contact balance, burst, and receiving ability. Jeanty’s landing spot in Vegas should support some massive workloads over the next few seasons.

Tier 3
2	Omarion Hampton O Hampton LAC RB5	N/A	12	22.5	216	622	980	1,665	Hampton has carried the North Carolina offense for two years (including when Drake Maye was the QB). The former four-star recruit tallied two straight years of 1,500+ rushing yards and 15 TDs, and he 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 a 38" vertical. He landed in a dreamy long-term spot with HC Jim Harbaugh and the Chargers. Hampton should work in tandem with Najee Harris this fall – and then handle a clear lead role in ‘26	77
5yr. Proj 980 10yr. Proj 1665 ADP N/A Bye 12 Age 22.5 DS Analysis Hampton has carried the North Carolina offense for two years (including when Drake Maye was the QB). The former four-star recruit tallied two straight years of 1,500+ rushing yards and 15 TDs, and he 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 a 38" vertical. He landed in a dreamy long-term spot with HC Jim Harbaugh and the Chargers. Hampton should work in tandem with Najee Harris this fall – and then handle a clear lead role in ‘26

Tier 3
3	Tetairoa McMillan T McMillan CAR WR10	N/A	14	22.4	152	474	802	1,565	At Arizona, McMillan tallied two straight years of 1,300+ yards and 8+ TDs. He brings a clear X WR skill set at 6’5, 212 pounds. He supplies some deep speed but still has the footwork and route tree to freeze defenders. With long arms and a good catch radius, McMillan boasts tremendous fantasy upside. The Carolina landing spot supplies a path to WR1 targets within a couple of seasons.	60
5yr. Proj 802 10yr. Proj 1565 ADP N/A Bye 14 Age 22.4 DS Analysis At Arizona, McMillan tallied two straight years of 1,300+ yards and 8+ TDs. He brings a clear X WR skill set at 6’5, 212 pounds. He supplies some deep speed but still has the footwork and route tree to freeze defenders. With long arms and a good catch radius, McMillan boasts tremendous fantasy upside. The Carolina landing spot supplies a path to WR1 targets within a couple of seasons.

Tier 5
4	Quinshon Judkins Q Judkins CLE RB12	N/A	9	21.9	180	474	745	1,260	Judkins has a chance to become an immediate three-down back. He 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. We’ll see how he works alongside Round 4 RB Dylan Sampson	50
5yr. Proj 745 10yr. Proj 1260 ADP N/A Bye 9 Age 21.9 DS Analysis Judkins has a chance to become an immediate three-down back. He 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. We’ll see how he works alongside Round 4 RB Dylan Sampson

Tier 5
5	Emeka Egbuka E Egbuka TB WR20	N/A	9	22.9	146	388	684	1,360	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 to turn slants and drags into big gains. While the Round 1 draft capital was nice, the Bucs don’t supply a clear landing spot for meaningful short-term targets. Mike Evans returns for 2025, Note that Evans is only under contract for one more season.	45
5yr. Proj 684 10yr. Proj 1360 ADP N/A Bye 9 Age 22.9 DS Analysis 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 to turn slants and drags into big gains. While the Round 1 draft capital was nice, the Bucs don’t supply a clear landing spot for meaningful short-term targets. Mike Evans returns for 2025, Note that Evans is only under contract for one more season.
Tier 1
6	Tyler Warren T Warren IND TE2	N/A	11	23.3	123	413	695	1,339	In 2024, Warren was the Nittany Lions’ leading receiver with 104 catches for 1,233 yards and 8 TDs. He has a massive 6’6, 261-pound frame with the typical Penn State top-tier athleticism. Add in monster in-line blocking, and Warren projects as an impact rookie for the Colts. QB play might cap his short-term ceiling, though. Indy will roll into the season with Anthony Richardson and Daniel Jones.	44
5yr. Proj 695 10yr. Proj 1339 ADP N/A Bye 11 Age 23.3 DS Analysis In 2024, Warren was the Nittany Lions’ leading receiver with 104 catches for 1,233 yards and 8 TDs. He has a massive 6’6, 261-pound frame with the typical Penn State top-tier athleticism. Add in monster in-line blocking, and Warren projects as an impact rookie for the Colts. QB play might cap his short-term ceiling, though. Indy will roll into the season with Anthony Richardson and Daniel Jones.
7	Travis Hunter T Hunter JAC WR21	N/A	8	22.3	126	397	676	1,343	Hunter showed elite receiver ability last year, catching 96 passes for 1,258 yards and 15 TDs while also playing full-time on defense. The Heisman winner is a smooth mover with excellent hands and body control. Jacksonville traded up to secure Hunter, who's fully expected to play on both sides of the ball. Most importantly, Hunter will have a sizable role on offense. We’ll keep a close eye on his deployment alongside Brian Thomas Jr. this offseason.	44
5yr. Proj 676 10yr. Proj 1343 ADP N/A Bye 8 Age 22.3 DS Analysis Hunter showed elite receiver ability last year, catching 96 passes for 1,258 yards and 15 TDs while also playing full-time on defense. The Heisman winner is a smooth mover with excellent hands and body control. Jacksonville traded up to secure Hunter, who's fully expected to play on both sides of the ball. Most importantly, Hunter will have a sizable role on offense. We’ll keep a close eye on his deployment alongside Brian Thomas Jr. this offseason.

Tier 7
8	TreVeyon Henderson T Henderson NE RB15	N/A	14	22.9	127	413	653	1,078	Henderson was highly recruited and is insanely explosive when given space. He also shows elite receiving ability but doesn't regularly break through contact. 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. Henderson projects as an upside PPR back and should eventually see the lion’s share of the rushing work in New England	36
5yr. Proj 653 10yr. Proj 1078 ADP N/A Bye 14 Age 22.9 DS Analysis Henderson was highly recruited and is insanely explosive when given space. He also shows elite receiving ability but doesn't regularly break through contact. 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. Henderson projects as an upside PPR back and should eventually see the lion’s share of the rushing work in New England
Tier 3
9	Colston Loveland C Loveland CHI TE4	N/A	5	21.4	59	342	588	1,160	Loveland had an injury-filled 2024, 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. His awareness and quick feet make him dangerous against zone coverage, reminiscent of Travis Kelce. We like Loveland’s landing spot alongside QB Caleb Williams and HC Ben Johnson. Note that the Bears can move on from Cole Kmet’s contract in the ‘26 offseason.	34
5yr. Proj 588 10yr. Proj 1160 ADP N/A Bye 5 Age 21.4 DS Analysis Loveland had an injury-filled 2024, 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. His awareness and quick feet make him dangerous against zone coverage, reminiscent of Travis Kelce. We like Loveland’s landing spot alongside QB Caleb Williams and HC Ben Johnson. Note that the Bears can move on from Cole Kmet’s contract in the ‘26 offseason.
Tier 7
10	Matthew Golden M Golden GB WR37	N/A	5	22.2	119	335	566	1,105	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 9 TDs. He was also the fastest WR at the NFL Combine with a 4.29 40-yard dash. Green Bay saw enough to select him in Round 1, and they’ve already talked up his speed, hands, and versatility. He should make a Year 1 fantasy impact – especially with Christian Watson rehabbing a torn ACL.	31
5yr. Proj 566 10yr. Proj 1105 ADP N/A Bye 5 Age 22.2 DS Analysis 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 9 TDs. He was also the fastest WR at the NFL Combine with a 4.29 40-yard dash. Green Bay saw enough to select him in Round 1, and they’ve already talked up his speed, hands, and versatility. He should make a Year 1 fantasy impact – especially with Christian Watson rehabbing a torn ACL.

Tier 8
11	Jayden Higgins J Higgins HOU WR44	N/A	6	22.8	83	316	526	976	Higgins should start opposite Nico Collins in the Texans offense with Christian Kirk playing the slot. His size (6’4, 212 pounds) gives him 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 10'8 Broad Jump.	26
5yr. Proj 526 10yr. Proj 976 ADP N/A Bye 6 Age 22.8 DS Analysis Higgins should start opposite Nico Collins in the Texans offense with Christian Kirk playing the slot. His size (6’4, 212 pounds) gives him 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 10'8 Broad Jump.
Tier 8
12	Cameron Skattebo C Skattebo NYG RB19	N/A	14	23.6	164	318	491	863	Skattebo will get plenty of hype as a hard-nosed runner with 1,711 rushing yards in 2024. 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. While his Round 4 draft capital isn’t ideal, Skattebo landed in a fine spot for opportunity	25
5yr. Proj 491 10yr. Proj 863 ADP N/A Bye 14 Age 23.6 DS Analysis Skattebo will get plenty of hype as a hard-nosed runner with 1,711 rushing yards in 2024. 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. While his Round 4 draft capital isn’t ideal, Skattebo landed in a fine spot for opportunity
13	Dont'e Thornton Jr. D Thornton Jr. LVR WR46	N/A	8	22.8	65	308	521	997	Thornton was a four-star recruit who headed to Oregon based on his speed and athletic ability. He never quite developed in Eugene, but found some success as a deep threat in Tennessee over the last two seasons. A downfield role is a realistic one for Thornton in Vegas.	24
5yr. Proj 521 10yr. Proj 997 ADP N/A Bye 8 Age 22.8 DS Analysis Thornton was a four-star recruit who headed to Oregon based on his speed and athletic ability. He never quite developed in Eugene, but found some success as a deep threat in Tennessee over the last two seasons. A downfield role is a realistic one for Thornton in Vegas.
14	Luther Burden III L Burden III CHI WR49	N/A	5	21.8	67	296	501	964	Burden joins a stacked Bears team with DJ Moore, Rome Odunze, and Colston Loveland. But if there is a HC who can scheme touches for him, it is Ben Johnson. His ability in the screen and short passing game could make him a weapon, though he may struggle to produce consistent fantasy numbers early in his career.	23
5yr. Proj 501 10yr. Proj 964 ADP N/A Bye 5 Age 21.8 DS Analysis Burden joins a stacked Bears team with DJ Moore, Rome Odunze, and Colston Loveland. But if there is a HC who can scheme touches for him, it is Ben Johnson. His ability in the screen and short passing game could make him a weapon, though he may struggle to produce consistent fantasy numbers early in his career.
15	RJ Harvey R Harvey DEN RB22	N/A	12	24.7	133	359	511	653	Harvey was a surprise second round pick, but two straight years of 1,400 rushing yards and good receiving skills could make him the “Alvin Kamara” of Sean Payton’s offense. He likely won’t immediately be a three-down back, but there is long term upside to get there for a Broncos team that likes to run	23
5yr. Proj 511 10yr. Proj 653 ADP N/A Bye 12 Age 24.7 DS Analysis Harvey was a surprise second round pick, but two straight years of 1,400 rushing yards and good receiving skills could make him the “Alvin Kamara” of Sean Payton’s offense. He likely won’t immediately be a three-down back, but there is long term upside to get there for a Broncos team that likes to run
16	Elic Ayomanor E Ayomanor TEN WR50	N/A	10	22.3	99	284	480	954	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 to be 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 landed in an excellent spot for long-term opportunity.	23
5yr. Proj 480 10yr. Proj 954 ADP N/A Bye 10 Age 22.3 DS Analysis 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 to be 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 landed in an excellent spot for long-term opportunity.
17	Tory Horton T Horton SEA WR52	N/A	8	22.8	91	286	485	914	Horton was looking to follow up his 1,136 receiving-yard season from 2023 with a big 2024, but a knee injury cost him significant time. Still, he enters the league with an excellent size/speed combo. And despite lasting until Round 5, he lands with a Seattle team offering little WR depth. Horton has gotten some work with the first team in training camp.	23
5yr. Proj 485 10yr. Proj 914 ADP N/A Bye 8 Age 22.8 DS Analysis Horton was looking to follow up his 1,136 receiving-yard season from 2023 with a big 2024, but a knee injury cost him significant time. Still, he enters the league with an excellent size/speed combo. And despite lasting until Round 5, he lands with a Seattle team offering little WR depth. Horton has gotten some work with the first team in training camp.

Tier 9
18	Tre Harris T Harris LAC WR53	N/A	12	23.6	82	294	486	871	Harris joins a unit desperate for talent outside of Ladd McConkey. His size, production and downfield speed makes Harris a great deep threat for QB Justin Herbert. He should be locked into a starting spot with a good QB, but HC Jim Harbaugh will always want a run first offense.	22
5yr. Proj 486 10yr. Proj 871 ADP N/A Bye 12 Age 23.6 DS Analysis Harris joins a unit desperate for talent outside of Ladd McConkey. His size, production and downfield speed makes Harris a great deep threat for QB Justin Herbert. He should be locked into a starting spot with a good QB, but HC Jim Harbaugh will always want a run first offense.
Tier 1
19	Jihaad Campbell J Campbell PHI LB1	N/A	9	21.6	120	363	615	1,188		22
5yr. Proj 615 10yr. Proj 1188 ADP N/A Bye 9 Age 21.6 DS Analysis
20	Isaac TeSlaa I TeSlaa DET WR54	N/A	8	23.6	71	282	496	919	The Lions gave up two 2026 third round picks to secure TeSlaa, so his athletic upside and toughness enticed them to take a shot on the massive upside. He could be developed to replace Jameson Williams down the line, but the lack of college production is concerning.	22
5yr. Proj 496 10yr. Proj 919 ADP N/A Bye 8 Age 23.6 DS Analysis The Lions gave up two 2026 third round picks to secure TeSlaa, so his athletic upside and toughness enticed them to take a shot on the massive upside. He could be developed to replace Jameson Williams down the line, but the lack of college production is concerning.
21	Bhayshul Tuten B Tuten JAC RB24	N/A	8	23.6	133	300	466	806	Tuten carried the Virginia Tech offense for two years after transferring 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 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 could earn lead-back status by late 2025	21
5yr. Proj 466 10yr. Proj 806 ADP N/A Bye 8 Age 23.6 DS Analysis Tuten carried the Virginia Tech offense for two years after transferring 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 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 could earn lead-back status by late 2025
22	Jaylin Noel J Noel HOU WR58	N/A	6	23.1	30	288	487	932	Noel was drafted to join college teammate Jayden Higgins. He played primarily in the slot at Iowa State, but showed some outside ability at the Senior Bowl. Likely to start as the back-up to Christian Kirk, Noel could develop into a starting role by his second year.	20
5yr. Proj 487 10yr. Proj 932 ADP N/A Bye 6 Age 23.1 DS Analysis Noel was drafted to join college teammate Jayden Higgins. He played primarily in the slot at Iowa State, but showed some outside ability at the Senior Bowl. Likely to start as the back-up to Christian Kirk, Noel could develop into a starting role by his second year.
23	Kyle Williams K Williams NE WR59	N/A	14	22.8	48	282	469	872	Williams is an elite deep threat who was added to one of the worst WR groups in the league. He should find an immediate role, though may be limited to deep shots and big plays. Being paired with Drake Maye is a great landing spot. As only a Round 3 NFL Draft pick, he isn’t guaranteed playing time, but the situation is good enough for him to be on the back end of dynasty rosters.	20
5yr. Proj 469 10yr. Proj 872 ADP N/A Bye 14 Age 22.8 DS Analysis Williams is an elite deep threat who was added to one of the worst WR groups in the league. He should find an immediate role, though may be limited to deep shots and big plays. Being paired with Drake Maye is a great landing spot. As only a Round 3 NFL Draft pick, he isn’t guaranteed playing time, but the situation is good enough for him to be on the back end of dynasty rosters.
Tier 2
24	Carson Schwesinger C Schwesinger CLE LB3	N/A	9	22.6	128	327	540	1,024		18
5yr. Proj 540 10yr. Proj 1024 ADP N/A Bye 9 Age 22.6 DS Analysis
Tier 9
25	Kaleb Johnson K Johnson PIT RB25	N/A	5	22.1	41	308	504	775	Johnson fits the Steelers as a hard nosed between the tackles runner with great contact balance and power. He should help fill the Najee Harris role and split with Jaylen Warren. The Steelers appear to be taking it slow with Johnson's development	18
5yr. Proj 504 10yr. Proj 775 ADP N/A Bye 5 Age 22.1 DS Analysis Johnson fits the Steelers as a hard nosed between the tackles runner with great contact balance and power. He should help fill the Najee Harris role and split with Jaylen Warren. The Steelers appear to be taking it slow with Johnson's development

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