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4/29/25
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2025 Dynasty Fantasy Football: Full 5-Round Rookie Mock Draft After Landing Spots
The 2025 NFL Draft was not kind for dynasty leagues as several quarterbacks fell and most running backs landed in tough situations. The obvious example is Shedeur Sanders, who was routinely in first-round rookie mocks just a week ago. However, after falling to the fifth round of the NFL Draft, he'll be a third or fourth-round pick, at best, in rookie drafts now.
Another example is Jaylin Noel, the dynamic wide receiver from Iowa State. Instead of landing on a team where he could compete for WR2 snaps, he was selected by the Houston Texans and rejoined his teammate (Jayden Higgins) in an already crowded depth chart. Noel went from a potential top-15 selection in rookie drafts down to the end of the second/top of the third.
However, a few clear winners boosted their stocks, giving us a fairly robust first round. But what will Rounds 2-5 look like in our dynasty rookie drafts? Here is our final five-round PPR Superflex rookie mock draft coming out of the NFL Draft:
Round 1
1.01: Ashton Jeanty, RB, Las Vegas Raiders
The Raiders were one of Jeanty's most likely landing spots throughout the pre-draft process, despite some late buzz with the Jaguars. And it’s not a bad fit for Jeanty, at all. Pete Carroll and Chip Kelly love to run the football, and Jeanty should immediately see a massive workload.
The only concern for Jeanty is that the offense hasn’t been outstanding during the last few years, and the touchdown upside might be low. However, adding Geno Smith and a more established coaching staff should allow this offense to play well more consistently.
Plus, Jeanty himself will make the entire unit that much more explosive and dynamic. Jeanty is the clear-cut 1.01, even in superflex leagues.
1.02: Cam Ward, QB, Tennessee Titans
We’ve known that Cam Ward would end up with the Titans for months, so he doesn’t move in our post-draft rankings. The Titans used a lot of Day 3 draft capital to improve their weapons around Ward, but they still lack a true No. 1 receiver. They won’t have one this season, but they hope they can find one during Ward’s rookie contract.
Ward might need to utilize his legs more during his rookie season, which is fantastic news for dynasty owners. And with only one quarterback selected in the top 20 picks, Ward is the clear-cut No. 1 quarterback in superflex drafts. Don’t be afraid to take him here if your squad needs quarterback help.
1.03: Omarion Hampton, RB, Los Angeles Chargers
Most rookie running backs landed in tough spots for their dynasty value, but that wasn’t the case for Omarion Hampton. He landed in running back heaven, getting drafted by the Los Angeles Chargers at pick No. 22.
Jim Harbaugh and Greg Roman love to run the football, and their backs have always had impressive efficiency and touchdown success.
Hampton will likely split carries early on with Najee Harris, but the former Pittsburgh Steelers running back is on just a one-year deal, and the Chargers didn’t commit a ton to him.
Expect Hampton to be the workhorse back sooner rather than later, and for him to put up massive numbers in this offense. The Chargers are built to run the football, and Hampton is an excellent fit in Los Angeles.
1.04: Tetairoa McMillan, WR, Carolina Panthers
There was a lot of chatter pre-draft that McMillan was going to be the pick at No. 12 to the Dallas Cowboys, and that was something no one wanted to see in dynasty leagues. Playing alongside CeeDee Lamb would have significantly lowered his fantasy ceiling, and that’s not ideal for an already weak wide receiver class.
Instead, McMillan lands with the Carolina Panthers at No. 8, and that is a major boost to his dynasty value. Not only was he a top-10 selection, but he should also be their top target in the passing game.
Much of his fantasy value will hinge on Bryce Young, but the fact that McMillan can be the No. 1 receiver in Carolina right away means he should be a top pick in our rookie drafts.
1.05: Travis Hunter, WR, Jacksonville Jaguars
The expectation was that Hunter would land with the Browns and be their de facto No. 1 receiver. But Cleveland moved that selection, and Hunter will now play in Jacksonville with Trevor Lawrence and Brian Thomas Jr. Hunter’s upside might be capped some playing with another bonafide No. 1 receiver. Still, the bump in quarterback play helps stabilize his value.
Hunter is worth a pick anytime after the top four selections, and you can make a strong argument that he should be picked at 1.04 ahead of Tetairoa McMillan.
Hunter is riskier than most of the other first-round picks because he might end up being a full-time defensive player, but he is worth gambling on at this stage of the draft.
1.06: Quinshon Judkins, RB, Cleveland Browns
There was a point in the offseason when Judkins was expected to be the sixth or seventh running back to be drafted, but he wound up being RB3 in this class. Judkins was picked just a few spots ahead of teammate TreVeyon Henderson as the Browns used a high second-round pick on the former Ohio State star.
The addition of Dylan Sampson could hurt Judkins's dynasty value, but Cleveland's taking him so early means they plan to use him in a big role right away.
Judkins should earn a significant workload as a rookie in Cleveland, and he has the explosiveness to be a high-end RB2 in dynasty leagues.
1.07: TreVeyon Henderson, RB, New England Patriots
The New England Patriots selected Henderson at pick No. 38, which is great news for his dynasty value. Running backs selected inside the top-40 selections have had a great track record over the last five seasons, and we shouldn’t expect anything different for Henderson.
Mike Vrabel loves running backs who hold onto the football and can protect their quarterback, and there isn’t a better pass blocker in this class than Henderson.
But that’s not why he was selected early in Round 2. He’s a big-play waiting to happen every time he touches the ball, and the Patriots desperately needed to add some explosiveness to their offense.
Henderson will be splitting work with Rhamondre Stevenson, but we fully expected him to be a part-time back immediately. We’ll see what the offense looks like in Year 2 of Drake Maye, but this isn’t a bad landing spot for the former Ohio State star.
1.08: Colston Loveland, TE, Chicago Bears
The expectation for months was that Tyler Warren would be the first tight end drafted in April, but that didn’t happen as the Bears went with Colston Loveland at No. 10 instead. It’s not hard to understand the reasoning, as he is the better route runner and can create instant separation from the slot.
Ben Johnson has had a lot of success with Sam LaPorta in Detroit, but Loveland is a much better athlete and is a more refined receiver. He should see plenty of targets right away from the slot, and he’ll be playing in an offense that we expect to score many points.
The only real concern is his shoulder injury, but the expectation is he’ll be ready for the season. Loveland should be viewed as a top-six dynasty tight end right out of the gate.
1.09: Tyler Warren, TE, Indianapolis Colts
The Colts have been searching for their next star tight end, and Tyler Warren was one of their most common selections in mock drafts. However, there was a belief that he just wouldn’t be available at pick No. 14, but that was the case after a few surprising selections ahead of that spot.
Warren is at his best after the catch, and his versatility means he could get a lot of touches as a rookie. However, the uncertain quarterback situation in Indianapolis does lower his ceiling for now.
However, he is one of the most unique tight end prospects we’ve had in years and should be a lock to be a top-10 pick in your rookie drafts.
1.10: Jaxson Dart, QB, New York Giants
There is a pretty massive gap between QB1 and QB2 in dynasty leagues, but it’s hard to feel great about the future of any other quarterbacks selected in this class. The Giants traded up to No. 25 to secure Dart, and the expectation is that they will give him some time to sit and learn behind Russell Wilson and Jameis Winston.
Dart is a good athlete with a strong arm, and the Giants have plenty of firepower on offense to surround him with going forward. It might take a few weeks before he sees the field, but his mobility could make him a fantasy asset sooner rather than later.
If your dynasty team needs a quarterback, don’t be afraid to take him even a few spots higher than this because the rest of the quarterbacks in the class don’t inspire much confidence.
1.11: Kaleb Johnson, RB, Pittsburgh Steelers
It wasn’t that long ago when Kaleb Johnson was competing with Hampton to be the second running back drafted. But his stock started to fall after a poor combine (1.62 10-yard split). Pittsburgh scooped up Johnson at No. 83, and it’s a good fit for him as Arthur Smith uses a ton of wide-zone concepts.
The expectation is that Jaylen Warren will be the featured back in 2025, but he’s had a hard time staying healthy, and he just doesn’t have the between-the-tackle power that Johnson possesses. It’s also worth noting that Warren is in the final year of his contract, which means this could be Johnson’s backfield sooner rather than later.
He doesn’t offer much in the receiving game, which lowers his value in PPR leagues, but he has a pretty clear path to playing time and will be in an offense that loves to lean on the ground game.
1.12: Matthew Golden, WR, Green Bay Packers
Golden was the third receiver selected in the 2025 NFL Draft and landed with one of the better quarterbacks in the league, Jordan Love. It wouldn’t be a surprise if Golden became the No. 1 receiver in Green Bay in no time, but the fact that the Packers have so many other capable receivers on their roster likely means his ceiling is a bit lower.
It is worth mentioning that the contracts of Christian Watson and Romeo Doubs expire at the end of the 2025 season, so the receiver room might not be as crowded a year from now.
Still, Golden will need to compete with Jayden Reed and Dontavion Wicks for touches. But overall, it’s still a good landing spot for the former Texas star.
Round 2
2.01: Luther Burden, WR, Chicago Bears
2.02: RJ Harvey, RB, Denver Broncos
2.03: Tyler Shough, QB, New Orleans Saints
2.04: Jayden Higgins, WR, Houston Texans
2.05: Tre Harris, WR, Los Angeles Chargers
2.06: Emeka Egbuka, WR, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
2.07: Cam Skattebo, RB, New York Giants
2.08: Jack Bech, WR, Las Vegas Raiders
2.09: Mason Taylor, TE, New York Jets
2.10: Elijah Arroyo, TE, Seattle Seahawks
2.11: Pat Bryant, WR, Denver Broncos
2.12: Jaylin Noel, WR, Houston Texans
Round 3
3.01: Bhayshul Tuten, RB, Jacksonville Jaguars
3.02: Jaydon Blue, RB, Dallas Cowboys
3.03: Kyle Williams, WR, New England Patriots
3.04: D.J. Giddens, RB, Kansas State
3.05: Savion Williams, WR, Green Bay Packers
3.06: Tajh Brooks, RB, Cincinnati Bengals
3.07: Jalen Milroe, QB, Seattle Seahawks
3.08: Harold Fannin Jr, TE, Cleveland Browns
3.09: Terrence Ferguson, TE, Los Angeles Rams
3.10: Jarquez Hunter, RB, Los Angeles Rams
3.11: Jordan James, RB, San Francisco 49ers
3.12: Isaac TeSlaa, WR, Detroit Lions
Round 4:
4.01: Trevor Etienne, RB, New England Patriots
4.02: Shedeur Sanders, QB, Cleveland Browns
4.03: Jo’Quavious Marks, RB, Houston Texans
4.04: Elic Ayomanor, WR, Tennessee Titans
4.05: Ollie Gordon, RB, Miami Dolphins
4.06: Devin Neal, RB, New Orleans Saints
4.07: Chimere Dike, WR, Tennessee Titans
4.08: Jalen Royals, WR, Kansas City Chiefs
4.09: Dont’e Thornton, WR, Las Vegas Raiders
4.10: Jaylin Lane, WR, Washington Commanders
4.11: Dillon Gabriel, QB, Cleveland Browns
4.12: Jordan Watkins, WR, San Francisco 49ers
Round 5:
5.01: Will Howard, QB, Pittsburgh Steelers
5.02: Tahj Brooks, RB, Cincinnati Bengals
5.03: Tai Felton, WR, Minnesota Vikings
5.04: Arian Smith, WR, New York Jets
5.05: Gunnar Helm, TE, Tennessee Titans
5.06: Tory Horton, WR, Seattle Seahawks
5.07: Phil Mafah, RB, Dallas Cowboys
5.08: KeAndre Lambert-Smith, WR, Los Angeles Chargers
5.09: Damien Martinez, RB, Seattle Seahawks
5.10: Kyle McCord, QB, Philadelphia Eagles
5.11: Kalel Mullings, RB, Tennessee Titans
5.12: Riley Leonard, QB, Indianapolis Colts
