- 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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With the 2025 season on the horizon, it’s time to take stock of the incoming rookie class and how they fit into the dynasty landscape.
These updated rankings are tailored for PPR, single-quarterback formats and reflect current depth charts, coaching tendencies and the clearest paths to early production.
Last updated: 5 a.m. ET, Monday, May 19
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.
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