With the Super Bowl behind us, prospect season is in full swing for dynasty gamers.
While there’s critical data yet to be collected from the combine, pro days, and the NFL draft, it’s worth taking stock of the field and determining what you can expect to find in certain ranges of your rookie drafts. I’ll be here throughout the offseason with updated rookie mocks as more information rolls in for these prospects.
1.o1 – Ashton Jeanty, RB, Boise State
Jeanty is the best running back prospect since Bijan Robinson and will be selected inside the top 15 picks of the NFL draft. He can safely be selected as the 1.01 in all dynasty formats.
1.02 – Tetairoa McMillan, WR, Arizona
McMillan’s size and production make him a high-floor, high-ceiling prospect who will likely be a top-10 pick in the NFL draft.
1.03 – Cam Ward, QB, Miami
Ward looks the part of a franchise quarterback but doesn’t have the elite mobility to make him the top pick in superflex rookie drafts.
1.04 – TreVeyon Henderson, RB, Ohio State
Unlike most of this year’s top running backs, Henderson has proven himself extremely competent as a receiver and blocker, and his speed further separates him from the rest of the class. Along with Jeanty, Henderson has the chance to become a high-end fantasy producer even if he doesn’t see workhorse volume.
1.05 – Omarion Hampton, RB, North Carolina
Hampton put up over 3,100 yards combined over the past two seasons and offers a similar workhorse build to Johnson. It’s a tight race between Johnson and Hampton right now for the RB3 in the class, and the combine will provide more clarity.
1.06 – Kaleb Johnson, RB, Iowa
Johnson’s production in 2024 was elite, and while some might say he was a product of an elite offensive line at Iowa, he outproduced his teammates in yards per carry by a wide margin. It’s unclear if he’ll be used as a pass-catcher in the pros, but he offers a high floor as a workhorse back who can handle volume.
1.07 – Quinshon Judkins, RB, Ohio State
Judkins can do it all and produced in both the SEC and Big Ten. There are no real flaws in his profile, and he’s a strong pick in the back half of the first round.
1.08 – Emeka Egbuka, WR, Ohio State
Egbuka is the safest pick in rookie drafts this year. The productive big-slot receiver will see first-round draft capital and offer WR2 seasons for years to come.
1.09 – Tyler Warren, TE, Penn State
Warren didn’t break out until 2024 as a fifth-year senior, but his production was so impressive that it eases those concerns, especially when you consider the NFL talent that played ahead of him in Pat Freiermuth, Brenton Strange and Theo Johnson. Warren offers everything you want from a tight end, and he’s expected to be a top-15 pick in the NFL draft.
1.10 – Colston Loveland, TE, Michigan
Loveland is another rock-solid tight-end prospect who should go in round one of the draft. He’s a great route runner who creates separation with ease and should find success wherever he lands. Denver at pick 20 seems like his floor.
1.11 – Shedeur Sanders, QB, Colorado
Sanders’ accuracy will keep him in the league for a decade, but I’m skeptical he’ll ever supply fantasy teams with high-end production.
1.12 – Travis Hunter, WR, Colorado
Given the uncertainty of his role at the next level, it’s difficult to pick a spot for Hunter. For now, I’m playing it as though Hunter will have a part-time role on offense but will see plenty of usage during critical situations and red-zone trips. While there are questions about others’ talent, that’s not an issue with Hunter. It just depends on how often he’ll be out there on offense.
2.01 – Luther Burden, WR, Missouri
After posting over 1,200 yards with a 30% target share as a sophomore, Burden registered just 676 yards as a junior in 2024. A poor offense played a big part in the down season, but last year’s stats are a major concern. Burden is a high-risk, high-reward pick in rookie drafts.
2.o2 – Devin Neal, RB, Kansas
Neal looks like he’ll translate well at the next level, as his vision, footwork and agility all look great. He doesn’t break a lot of tackles, and that’s because he’s able to elude many before they touch him. I’ll be looking to add Neal across many leagues in the second round of rookie drafts.
2.03 – Jayden Higgins, WR, Iowa State
Higgins looks like a top-40 pick, as his combination of size and fluidity makes him a promising outside target. He looks like a good candidate to turn in a handful of WR2 seasons as a pro.
2.04 – Ollie Gordon, RB, Oklahoma State
Previously considered a top back in this class, Gordon’s draft stock fell after a disappointing 2024 season. After a solid showing at the Senior Bowl, Gordon seems like a lock to go on Day 2 of the NFL draft, as his size, power and receiving ability will be too tantalizing to pass up for running back-needy teams.
2.05 – Cam Skattebo, RB, Arizona State
Skattebo is the type of prospect who will get midcurved by many analysts who will put too much stock into his athletic deficiencies while ignoring the production he put up in college.
2.06 – Tre Harris, WR, Ole Miss
Harris posted a gaudy 5.15 yards per route run in 2024, and his college production was solid after transferring to Ole Miss in 2023. At 6’3, 210 pounds, Harris can route guys up and beat them deep, and there’s going to be an NFL team that falls in love with him and selects him early in the second round.
2.07 – Jaxson Dart, QB, Ole Miss
Dart looks like the clear QB3 in this class, and I’d expect a team to reach on him in the first round despite looking like more of a Day 2 pick.
2.08 – Matthew Golden, WR, Texas
Golden’s college production was underwhelming until his final six games, but the film guys love him. Daniel Jeremiah says Golden could be the top receiver in this class, but he’s tweaking. Still, the upside is visible, and I’m comfortable taking him in the middle of the second round.
2.09 – Elic Ayomanor, WR, Stanford
Ayomanor didn’t participate in the Senior Bowl, as he must’ve received word that NFL teams like him enough that he’ll get decent draft capital. He’s a big target who can win inside and out, and he offers strong blocking ability as well. Ayomanor will be taken inside the top 60 picks and slot in as a Week 1 starter for a team next year.
2.10 – RJ Harvey, RB, Central Florida
Harvey was highly productive at UCF, and he’s expected to test well at the combine. He’s probably an early Day 3 pick who will earn an RB2 role quickly for whoever drafts him.
2.11 – Harold Fannin Jr., TE, Bowling Green
I’m skeptical of Fannin, given his smaller size and the fact that he’s a small-school guy. His production was off the charts, though, and I’m looking forward to seeing where he’ll come off the board in the NFL draft.
2.12 – Jalen Milroe, QB, Alabama
I don’t have much confidence in Milroe as a prospect, but if he lands in the right spot, he can outperform expectations and provide fantasy managers with high-end QB production.
- Ashton Jeanty
- Cam Skattebo
- Cam Ward
- Colston Loveland
- Devin Neal
- Elic Ayomanor
- Emeka Egbuka
- Harold Fannin Jr
- Jalen Milroe
- Jaxson Dart
- Jayden Higgins
- Kaleb Johnson
- Luther Burden
- Matthew Golden
- Ollie Gordon
- Omarion Hampton
- Quinshon Judkins
- RJ Harvey
- Shedeur Sanders
- Tetairoa McMillan
- travis hunter
- Tre Harris
- Trending
- TreVeyon Henderson
- Tyler Warren
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