2025 Dynasty Rookie Rankings

Updated on Thu, 11 Sep 2025

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The Draft Sharks staff doesn’t just slot the players in the order we think they belong. These rankings are built on actual, award-winning projections.

We combine those 2025 projections with two decades of NFL research – as well as a series of machine-learning models – to build out three-year, five-year, and 10-year projections for every player.

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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	1.08	8	21.8	229	701	1,170	2,146	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.	94
5yr. Proj 1170 10yr. Proj 2146 ADP 1.08 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 2
2	Omarion Hampton O Hampton LAC RB5	2.10	12	22.4	203	627	986	1,676	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	72
5yr. Proj 986 10yr. Proj 1676 ADP 2.10 Bye 12 Age 22.4 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 4
3	Tetairoa McMillan T McMillan CAR WR12	3.11	14	22.4	151	458	775	1,512	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.	54
5yr. Proj 775 10yr. Proj 1512 ADP 3.11 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	Travis Hunter T Hunter JAC WR18	4.04	8	22.3	142	414	705	1,400	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.	46
5yr. Proj 705 10yr. Proj 1400 ADP 4.04 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 5
5	TreVeyon Henderson T Henderson NE RB13	4.02	14	22.8	164	472	757	1,292	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	46
5yr. Proj 757 10yr. Proj 1292 ADP 4.02 Bye 14 Age 22.8 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 6
6	Emeka Egbuka E Egbuka TB WR26	5.09	9	22.8	125	380	671	1,333	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.	39
5yr. Proj 671 10yr. Proj 1333 ADP 5.09 Bye 9 Age 22.8 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 3
7	Colston Loveland C Loveland CHI TE4	6.05	5	21.4	98	354	590	1,179	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.	38
5yr. Proj 590 10yr. Proj 1179 ADP 6.05 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.
8	Tyler Warren T Warren IND TE5	5.08	11	23.3	121	343	577	1,110	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.	37
5yr. Proj 577 10yr. Proj 1110 ADP 5.08 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.

Tier 7
9	Quinshon Judkins Q Judkins CLE RB18	4.12	9	21.8	109	410	648	1,117	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	32
5yr. Proj 648 10yr. Proj 1117 ADP 4.12 Bye 9 Age 21.8 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 7
10	Matthew Golden M Golden GB WR37	6.07	5	22.1	121	347	588	1,146	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 588 10yr. Proj 1146 ADP 6.07 Bye 5 Age 22.1 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	RJ Harvey R Harvey DEN RB20	5.02	12	24.6	161	384	579	763	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	26
5yr. Proj 579 10yr. Proj 763 ADP 5.02 Bye 12 Age 24.6 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

Tier 9
12	Luther Burden III L Burden III CHI WR47	8.09	5	21.8	94	310	529	1,047	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.	25
5yr. Proj 529 10yr. Proj 1047 ADP 8.09 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.
13	Jayden Higgins J Higgins HOU WR48	8.08	6	22.7	102	313	530	1,020	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.	25
5yr. Proj 530 10yr. Proj 1020 ADP 8.08 Bye 6 Age 22.7 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 1
14	Carson Schwesinger C Schwesinger CLE LB3	N/A	9	22.5	127	345	579	1,134		23
5yr. Proj 579 10yr. Proj 1134 ADP N/A Bye 9 Age 22.5 DS Analysis
15	Tre Harris T Harris LAC WR51	9.05	12	23.5	83	310	515	957	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.	23
5yr. Proj 515 10yr. Proj 957 ADP 9.05 Bye 12 Age 23.5 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.
16	Jacory Croskey-Merritt J Croskey-Merritt WAS RB21	17.02	12	24.4	160	327	505	888	A dispute over eligibility limited Croskey-Merritt to only one game in 2024. But he flashed NFL potential in 2023 at New Mexico with 189-1,190-17. The Washington backfield has some long term uncertainty, as Brian Robinson and Austin Ekeler enter contract seasons.	23
5yr. Proj 505 10yr. Proj 888 ADP 17.02 Bye 12 Age 24.4 DS Analysis A dispute over eligibility limited Croskey-Merritt to only one game in 2024. But he flashed NFL potential in 2023 at New Mexico with 189-1,190-17. The Washington backfield has some long term uncertainty, as Brian Robinson and Austin Ekeler enter contract seasons.
17	Dont'e Thornton Jr. D Thornton Jr. LVR WR53	17.11	8	22.8	63	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.	22
5yr. Proj 521 10yr. Proj 997 ADP 17.11 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.
18	Isaac TeSlaa I TeSlaa DET WR56	15.10	8	23.5	57	280	510	1,021	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
5yr. Proj 510 10yr. Proj 1021 ADP 15.10 Bye 8 Age 23.5 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.

Tier 10
19	Jaylin Noel J Noel HOU WR57	13.04	6	23	63	286	483	960	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 483 10yr. Proj 960 ADP 13.04 Bye 6 Age 23 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.
Tier 9
20	Kaleb Johnson K Johnson PIT RB26	5.10	5	22	48	345	564	867	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. If Johnson shows three-down ability, he could become the lead back as a rookie	19
5yr. Proj 564 10yr. Proj 867 ADP 5.10 Bye 5 Age 22 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. If Johnson shows three-down ability, he could become the lead back as a rookie
21	Kyle Williams K Williams NE WR58	11.09	14	22.8	65	283	479	921	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.	19
5yr. Proj 479 10yr. Proj 921 ADP 11.09 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.
22	Bhayshul Tuten B Tuten JAC RB29	10.12	8	23.5	100	312	495	887	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	18
5yr. Proj 495 10yr. Proj 887 ADP 10.12 Bye 8 Age 23.5 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
23	Tory Horton T Horton SEA WR62	18.04	8	22.8	44	284	485	945	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.	18
5yr. Proj 485 10yr. Proj 945 ADP 18.04 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.
24	Pat Bryant P Bryant DEN WR63	15.01	12	22.8	66	260	463	953	Bryant was a surprise third-round pick, but HC Sean Payton compared him to former Saints WR Michael Thomas. Bryant isn’t fast, running a 4.61 40, but he is quick off the snap with good hands. He likely slots behind the top four WRs for the Broncos, but is unique in his slant and possession WR ability compared to the rest of the group.	18
5yr. Proj 463 10yr. Proj 953 ADP 15.01 Bye 12 Age 22.8 DS Analysis Bryant was a surprise third-round pick, but HC Sean Payton compared him to former Saints WR Michael Thomas. Bryant isn’t fast, running a 4.61 40, but he is quick off the snap with good hands. He likely slots behind the top four WRs for the Broncos, but is unique in his slant and possession WR ability compared to the rest of the group.
25	Elic Ayomanor E Ayomanor TEN WR64	14.07	10	22.3	70	272	461	915	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.	18
5yr. Proj 461 10yr. Proj 915 ADP 14.07 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.

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