- Running backs take half the first-round spots: Ashton Jeanty and Omarion Hampton lead the way in a running back-heavy draft class.
- Colston Loveland jumps into the first half of Round 1: The Chicago Bears use a top-10 pick on Loveland, pairing him with the offensive mind who helped unlock Sam LaPorta‘s potential.
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Now that the 2025 NFL Draft is complete, it's time to update dynasty rookie rankings for fantasy football.
These rankings are tailored specifically for PPR scoring and single-quarterback formats, taking into account the latest landing spots, team fits and depth charts.
Last updated: 5 a.m. ET, Tuesday, May 6
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1. RB Ashton Jeanty, Las Vegas Raiders (RB1, Round 1-Pick 6)
Ashton Jeanty finished his time at Boise State with a 99.9 career rushing grade while averaging over 200 yards per game as a freshman. He ranks as one of the top three running back prospects of the past decade. Jeanty landed with the Raiders as the sixth overall pick, joining the team that arguably needed a running back the most. He projects to be one of the few true feature backs in the NFL.
Jeanty proved in 2023 that he could also be an elite receiving threat, averaging 3.2 yards per route run. The Raiders have limited receiving options, and Chip Kelly’s offenses have historically featured running backs heavily in the passing game. The only thing holding Jeanty back from being in the very top tier of fantasy backs is the offensive line — while the top three projected fantasy running backs play behind top-five run-blocking units, the Raiders’ line is closer to league average.
Jeanty should be the clear-cut No. 1 pick in dynasty rookie drafts, even in superflex formats. In redraft leagues, he profiles as a late first- or early second-round pick. If the Raiders‘ line continues to improve, he has the upside to finish among the very top fantasy running backs.
For a more comprehensive view of Jeanty, check out his complete player profile.
2. RB Omarion Hampton, Los Angeles Chargers (RB2, Round 1-Pick 22)
Omarion Hampton should be viewed as one of the top rookie running backs from the past few seasons and a clear lead back on a run-heavy team. He averaged at least eight carries of five or more yards per game in each of the past two seasons, showcasing his consistent big-play ability.
However, the presence of Najee Harris and Hampton’s limited receiving profile will likely prevent him from being an immediate top-10 fantasy running back. He should still be a fantasy starter early in his rookie season. The more the Chargers adjust their offense to fit Hampton, with more zone runs and increased targets to running backs, the higher his fantasy ceiling will be.
For a more comprehensive view of Hampton, check out his complete player profile.
3. WR Tetairoa McMillan, Carolina Panthers (WR1, Round 1-Pick 8)
Tetairoa McMillan is a prototypical X receiver and one of the best prospects at that position to come out of college in a long time. His 89.5 receiving grade ranks as the fifth-best among Power Five receivers 6-foot-2 or taller over the past decade. The only college receiver with more receiving yards in that span is CeeDee Lamb.
Selected eighth overall by the Panthers, McMillan could immediately become the team’s top target earner as a rookie. He joins head coach Dave Canales’ offense, which has a history of featuring X receivers, with Mike Evans reaching double-digit touchdowns in Canales’ lone season in Tampa Bay and D.K. Metcalf accomplishing the feat twice in Seattle.
McMillan is the safest rookie wide receiver option in both redraft and dynasty formats.
For a more comprehensive view of McMillan, check out his complete player profile.
4. RB Quinshon Judkins, Cleveland Browns (RB3, Round 2-Pick 36)
Judkins is one of the more well-rounded running backs in the 2025 draft class. But while his overall grades reflect his steady play, few metrics beyond his first-down rate help him stand out among his peers. At Ole Miss, Judkins developed his receiving ability before transferring to Ohio State, where he primarily served as an early-down back. His cumulative and rate stats as a receiver improved each season, leading to an uptick in his PFF receiving grade.
Although there aren’t many indicators suggesting Judkins will become an elite NFL back, he has shown enough to project as a starting-caliber player. Any running back capable of handling a starting role — especially one with three-down potential — carries significant fantasy value.
Judkins landed with the Browns early in Round 2, filling a major need. He should quickly claim the early-down role, with a real chance to add third-down duties and become a rare true feature back.
For a more comprehensive view of Judkins, check out his complete player profile.
5. WR Travis Hunter, Jacksonville Jaguars (WR2, Round 1-Pick 2)
The sky is the limit for Hunter, a truly unique athlete. He is arguably the best wide receiver and best cornerback in the 2025 draft class, but that uniqueness makes it difficult to project his fantasy football value at wide receiver.
Fantasy-relevant receivers typically play at least 75% of offensive snaps, and there’s a chance Hunter falls below that threshold. His offensive role could be limited enough to make him unstartable, but he could also develop into the top wide receiver in both the NFL and fantasy football.
The Colorado product is arguably the riskiest pick in rookie drafts, offering massive upside with significant risk.
For a more comprehensive view of Hunter, check out his complete player profile.
6. TE Colston Loveland, Chicago Bears (TE1, Round 1-Pick 10)
There is a lot to like about Loveland as a receiver, as he earned strong PFF receiving grades in both 2023 and 2024. However, his PFF run-blocking grade fell below 55.0 in all three of his college seasons — a key reason why there was a gap between him and Tyler Warren on PFF’s big board and other consensus boards. His fantasy value could largely depend on the philosophy of his offensive play caller.
Jonnu Smith earned just a 40.5 PFF run-blocking grade last season and began the year playing fewer than 50% of his team’s offensive snaps. He eventually gained more playing time and became one of the top fantasy tight ends to close the season. Meanwhile, Sam LaPorta posted a 55.1 PFF run-blocking grade as a rookie, but that didn’t limit his playing time in Detroit. Other examples, such as Zach Ertz (41.3), Pat Freiermuth (44.7) and Noah Fant (42.3), show that poor run-blocking grades can lead to rotational usage, impacting fantasy value.
Loveland landed with the Chicago Bears under head coach Ben Johnson, who showed in Detroit that he can live with a tight end’s below-average run-blocking grade. However, veteran Cole Kmet could limit Loveland’s early-down snaps, and Chicago’s depth at wide receiver with D.J. Moore and Rome Odunze could cap his target share. Loveland offers the highest ceiling among the tight ends in this class, but he also carries significant risk.
For a more comprehensive view of Loveland, check out his complete player profile.
7. RB TreVeyon Henderson, New England Patriots (RB4, Round 2-Pick 38)
There was no shortage of talented running backs in the 2025 NFL Draft, and there is no clear consensus on how they should be ranked beyond the top two.
Henderson consistently played a significant role on third downs throughout his college career, ranking among the best running backs in both PFF receiving grade and yards per route run. Along with his strong receiving production, he was elite on a per-play basis in 2024, converting 40% of his carries into first downs and gaining at least 15 yards on 14% of his attempts.
The biggest concern for Henderson is whether he can handle a heavy workload. He never played more than 65% of his team’s offensive snaps in college, and that seems unlikely under offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels. In 18 years as an NFL head coach or coordinator, McDaniels has had just one season (Steven Jackson in 2011) where a running back led his team in both carries and third-down snaps.
Henderson has the tools to eventually be that player, but it may take time and trust to get there.
For a more comprehensive view of Henderson, check out his complete player profile.
8. RB RJ Harvey, Denver Broncos (RB5, Round 2-Pick 60)
Harvey was the fifth running back selected in the 2025 NFL Draft, even though both the PFF big board and consensus boards had him ranked closer to the eighth- or ninth-best running back. He lands with a Broncos team that desperately needed a splash at the position after finishing with a bottom-five rushing grade last season, losing Javonte Williams and failing to add significant competition.
Harvey was highly productive as a feature back at UCF, averaging over 130 rushing yards per game in 2024. He also brings valuable receiving experience, finishing with 1.44 yards per route run over the past three seasons. At 5-foot-8 and 205 pounds, he’s on the smaller side for a running back, but head coach Sean Payton has had success with similarly sized players like Darren Sproles. Running backs in Payton’s offenses typically see a high target share, something Harvey should be well-equipped to handle.
While Harvey isn’t a completely safe fantasy pick — the Broncos could still deploy a heavy three-man committee — he has the potential for excellent fantasy seasons in this offense.
For a more comprehensive view of Harvey, check out his complete player profile.
9. TE Tyler Warren, Indianapolis Colts (TE2, Round 1-Pick 14)
Warren’s 2024 season was one of the most impressive campaigns by a Power Five tight end in the PFF era. His PFF receiving grade ranked second only to Kyle Pitts in 2020, but Warren earned that mark on twice as many targets. He produced 1,226 receiving yards, over 250 more than any other tight end in the PFF College era. Mark Andrews and Brock Bowers also posted top-five seasons, but Warren’s cumulative and rate stats were equally dominant.
He now lands with the Colts, a team that has operated with a three- or four-man rotation at tight end in recent years. That should end with Warren, who projects as the team’s every-down player. While there is some concern about Anthony Richardson’s short-range accuracy, Warren has a real chance to lead the Colts in targets as a rookie. His overall ceiling may be capped in Indianapolis' offense, but he should be one of the safer fantasy options at the position.
For a more comprehensive view of Warren, check out his complete player profile.
10. WR Matthew Golden, Green Bay Packers (WR3, Round 1-Pick 23)
Golden was a polarizing prospect heading into the NFL draft. During the regular season at Texas, he led the wide receiver room in offensive snaps and routes run, but several teammates outgraded him. His 1.6 yards per route run ranked fifth among Texas' top six receivers. However, Golden turned it on in the playoffs, catching 19-of-29 passes for 411 yards and posting an impressive 3.37 yards per route run.
Landing with the Packers gives him a real opportunity to become a true No. 1 receiver — a chance he likely wouldn’t have had with most teams. Golden projects as a strong mid-to-late round dart throw in fantasy drafts, offering plenty of upside but also some risk that he may not deliver starter-level production as a rookie.
For a more comprehensive view of Golden, check out his complete player profile.
11. WR Emeka Egbuka, Tampa Bay Buccaneers (WR4, Round 1-Pick 19)
If you ranked teams by their need for a wide receiver heading into the draft, the Buccaneers would have been near the bottom of the list. Tampa Bay retained future Hall of Famer Mike Evans, re-signed Chris Godwin and saw promising signs from 2024 third-round pick Jalen McMillan late in his rookie season. The selection of Emeka Egbuka is particularly puzzling because he played nearly three-fourths of his snaps from the slot at Ohio State — the same role Godwin has excelled in for the last decade. Godwin remains one of the league’s top slot receivers and ranked among the top wideouts in fantasy points per game last season.
If everyone stays healthy, it’s hard to envision Egbuka becoming a fantasy starter anytime soon. Even if Evans retires after the season, Tampa Bay would still have Godwin, McMillan and Egbuka — all better suited for slot or Z-receiver roles rather than as true X receivers, creating a challenging fit. Godwin and McMillan are also under contract for at least two more seasons.
While the landing spot raises significant concerns, it’s worth noting that Egbuka was still the third wide receiver selected in the draft, and historically, receivers taken within the top 20 picks tend to find success at some point.
For a more comprehensive view of Egbuka, check out his complete player profile.
12. RB Kaleb Johnson, Pittsburgh Steelers (RB6, Round 3-Pick 83)
Johnson is a classic north-south runner with minimal experience in the passing game. When Iowa‘s offense was clicking, few backs were more effective. He became the clear lead back in 2024, averaging 128 rushing yards per game. While he converted first downs at a below-average rate, he was one of the best at creating big plays, generating 26.0 expected points added (EPA), one of the top marks in the class.
His limited receiving production could cap his NFL upside. He now joins the Pittsburgh Steelers, where he projects to take over the Najee Harris role in Arthur Smith’s offense. There’s a path for both Johnson and Jaylen Warren to be borderline fantasy starters, but there’s also a chance Johnson seizes the top job outright, relegating Warren to a third-down-only role.
For a more comprehensive view of Johnson, check out his complete player profile.
Dynasty rookie top 60: 13-60
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