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2025 Dynasty Rookie Mock Draft: 1-QB

It's Early ... But Let's Draft Anyway

We just finished a season that saw three rookie wideouts rank among the top 13 PPR WRs. The year before that introduced the world to Puka Nacua.

So does that mean you should head into this year’s dynasty rookie drafts looking for the next great receiver? Maybe.

But that’ll depend, of course, on where you pick. And we still have lots of sorting to do through the pre-draft process.

For now, here are our picks and some explanation on why you should like a particular guy (or not) …

Dynasty Rookie Mock Draft – Round 1

We all know who’s leading nearly every dynasty rookie mock draft this year, right? The guy who just finished rushing for 2,601 yards?

No. 2 might even be a lock. But it gets unpredictable shortly thereafter …

1. Ashton Jeanty
2. Tetairoa McMillan
3. Omarion Hampton
4. Emeka Egbuka
5. Luther Burden
6. Kaleb Johnson
7. Travis Hunter
8. TreVeyon Henderson
9. Elic Ayomanor
10. Isaiah Bond
11. Quinshon Judkins
12. Tyler Warren

1.01 – Ashton Jeanty, RB, Boise State

Matt Schauf: This stud RB should face the easiest path to immediate fantasy production. I'm chasing that first over the likely longer career arc of the top WR(s). 

Jeanty's combo of phenomenal rushing production and strong receiving work give him top-12 fantasy potential as a rookie.

1.02 – Tetairoa McMillan, WR, Arizona

Kevin English: A Rivals five-star recruit, McMillan recorded 39-702-8 as a true freshman (2022). At 6’5, 212 pounds, the Arizona product proceeded to post 174 catches, 2,721 yards, and 18 TDs over the next two seasons, making him one of the nation’s most productive WRs.

McMillan possesses excellent ball skills, similar to Drake London.

1.03 – Omarion Hampton, RB, UNC

Jared Smola: Luther Burden might be the "chalk" pick at 1.03 at this point of the process, but he scares me. An undersized receiver who took a big step back from 2023 to 2024 in raw production and market shares.

Hampton, on the other hand, looks very exciting. The 220-pounder racked up 3,164 rushing yards, 67 catches, and 33 total TDs over the last two seasons. He’s a potential three-down back in the NFL.

1.04 – Emeka Egbuka, WR, Ohio State

Shane Hallam: A bit of safety going Egbuka over Luther Burden at this point. But for PPR leagues, Egbuka could be a heavy target.

He profiles as a slot WR with a full route tree and plenty of experience. With great workouts, he could rise similar to Chris Olave before his draft. Worst case, Egbuka is a Top-50 NFL pick who should be a solid fantasy contributor.

1.05 – Luther Burden, WR, Missouri

Matt: You'll hear a lot about Burden's size over the next few months, and we'll see exactly what the pre-draft measurements reveal. But he appears to be in a class with Garrett Wilson, Ladd McConkey, and Tyreek Hill on the size front.

Burden might have fallen short of the high college expectations that accompanied his five-star status as a recruit. But he led his team in TDs as a true freshman, posted a tremendous sophomore season, and declared early for the draft. 

First-round draft capital should complete an attractive prospect profile.

1.06 – Kaleb Johnson, RB, Iowa

Kevin: Johnson conjures David Montgomery vibes at 6’0, 225 pounds. The Iowa standout broke out in 2024 with a massive 240-1,537-21 rushing line, flashing top-end power and vision.

Despite a deep RB class, Johnson appears likely to land as a top-50 draft pick.

1.07 – Travis Hunter, CB/WR, Colorado

Jared: This feels like the point to take a shot on Hunter. Early word is that most teams view CB as his primary position. But if he plays more WR, he'd be worth the 1.02 pick in 2025 rookie drafts. 

Hunter tallied a 96-1,258-15 receiving line on a strong 2.51 yards per route in 2024. He's a bendy and explosive athlete who will have no trouble separating from NFL defenders.

1.08 – TreVeyon Henderson, RB, Ohio State

Shane: There’s a fairly large tier toward the end of the first round, so it’s worth swinging for the home run. 

Henderson should put up outstanding workout numbers and has strong PPR ability as a receiving back. The downside: He has no bell-cow potential like the three RBs taken before him here. 

Situation will be key for Henderson's rookie value. But he should go among the top 100 picks of the NFL draft.

1.09 – Elic Ayomanor, WR, Stanford

Matt: We'll have to do some sorting in this range of the WR rankings through NFL Draft season. 

I like that Ayomanor delivered strong numbers in both his Stanford seasons -- including a dominating 2023 presence. I also like that he's an early declare.

1.10 – Isaiah Bond, WR, Texas

Kevin: Bond spent two years at Alabama, with a career-best 48-668-4 receiving line in 2023. (The catch total led the team, yardage ranked second, and TDs tied for second.) 

He transferred to Texas following the retirement of HC Nick Saban. A pair of ankle injuries limited Bond’s 2024 effectiveness, but we still saw glimpses of rare speed and acceleration. 

He’s a likely Day 2 pick.

1.11 – Quinshon Judkins, RB, Ohio State

Jared: Judkins broke out as a true freshman in 2022 at Ole Miss, running for 1,567 yards and 16 scores on 5.7 yards per carry. He fell short of those lofty heights the past two years (2023 at Ole Miss and 2024 at Ohio State). 

But Judkins still ranked 12th among 161 qualifying RBs in Pro Football Focus rushing grade last season. 

He's around 220 pounds and caught 59 balls over three college seasons, so there's some three-down potential here.

1.12 – Tyler Warren, TE, Penn State

Shane: Easily the top TE in the class, Warren was a late breakout but is a multi-faceted weapon. He led Penn State in receiving, can play inline or the slot, and has H-Back tendencies. Warren’s not Brock Bowers, but he may not be that far behind in terms of immediate impact. 

Dynasty Rookie Mock Draft – Round 2

This round opens with a RB who appeared headed for a much higher position in this class before a disappointing final campaign …

2.01 – Ollie Gordon II, RB, Oklahoma State

Matt: Gordon's final Oklahoma State season was rough, compared with his 2023. But that's in part because of how tremendously his sophomore season went: 

• FBS-leading 1,732 rushing yards and 324 touches
• Conference-leading 21 rushing TDs 
• 39-330-1 receiving line (at 8.5 yards per catch). 

His draft position will tell us which year his NFL team trusts more.

2.02 – Tre Harris, WR, Ole Miss

Kevin: Harris is well-built at 6’3, 210 pounds. He recorded an unheard of 5.15 yards per route run this past fall, adding career highs in yards (1,030) and yards after catch per reception (7.7). The Ole Miss standout projects similarly to Tee Higgins as a long strider with downfield chops.

2.03 – Matthew Golden, WR, Texas

Jared: Golden showed flashes across two seasons at Houston, including finishing top three on the team in receiving yards and TDs as a true freshman in 2022 on a passing game that featured Tank Dell. 

A move to Texas this past year brought career highs across the board: 58 catches, 987 yards, and 9 TDs. All three marks easily beat the more-heralded Isaiah Bond. Golden also beat Bond in yards per route (2.10 to 1.78). 

A legit deep threat, Golden could run a sub-4.4-second 40 at the Combine.

2.04 – Jalen Royals, WR, Utah State

Shane: I’m starting to get interested in the QBs, but I'm a sucker for the top G5 player in the draft. He has a similar build and style to Rashee Rice, tough to bring down and enough athleticism to make you pay for missed tackles. Royals could be used in a variety of ways and has the potential to be a top outside WR.

2.05 – Tez Johnson, WR, Oregon

Matt: Maybe the pre-draft process pushes Johnson down the way it did former teammate Troy Franklin a year ago. But for now I'll chase the big production and speed in an NFL that has become less dismissive of tiny WRs who can ball (5.7 catches per game across two schools over the past four years).

2.06 – Colston Loveland, TE, Michigan

Kevin: Playing with QB J.J. McCarthy, Loveland hit the national map with a 45-649-4 receiving line in 2023. 

Loveland’s per-game production improved this past fall, while he continued to flash an athletic skill set at 6’5, 245 pounds. 

The Jim Harbaugh recruit has a shot at sneaking into Round 1 of the NFL Draft.

2.07 – Dylan Sampson, RB, Tennessee

Jared: Sampson led the SEC with 1,491 rushing yards and 22 rushing TDs as a junior this past year. He benefited from a Tennessee scheme that creates plenty of wide running lanes. But Sampson also forced 70 missed tackles -- seventh most in the country.

Although he's on the small side, Sampson could be a home run hitter on 12-15 touches per game as a pro.

2.08 – Cameron Ward, QB, Miami

Shane: This QB class is weak all around, but Ward has the best chance to add a bit of rushing value plus top-5 draft capital. He has improved every year of his college career and nearly won the 2024 Heisman. Solid arm, great improv ability, and footwork is almost at an NFL level.

2.09 – Shedeur Sanders, QB, Colorado

Matt: We consistently start draft season with the QBs at the top of the mock board -- and that's how it plays out most years. 

But there seems to be a consensus around this not being a strong group at the position. So might we get a draft more like 2022, when the first QB didn't go until Pick 20? 

Assuming Sanders doesn't linger until Round 3 of the NFL Draft like every post-Kenny Pickett QB from that year, this will certainly be late enough to take a shot on Deion's boy. But I'll be very curious to see how the league actually values this year's passers.

2.10 – Xavier Restrepo, WR, Miami

Kevin: Restrepo spent five seasons at Miami, breaking out over his past two (154-2,219-17). At 5’10, 198 pounds, he wins with NFL-quality routes and reliable hands.

He should come off the board on Day 2 of the NFL Draft.

2.11 – Cameron Skattebo, RB, Arizona State

Jared: Skattebo will be a 23-year-old rookie and is not an explosive athlete. But he's coming off a 2,300-total-yard season, dominating as a runner and pass catcher. He ranked second among RBs in PFF rushing grade and sixth in receiving grade. 

His ceiling is a bigger version of Austin Ekeler. Day 2 draft capital would be a big win for Skattebo.

2.12 – Bhayshul Tuten, RB, Virginia Tech

Shane: Tuten had 27 TDs in his two seasons as the starter for Virginia Tech, despite having to overcome some poor blocking.

With potential 4.3 speed and some of the best short-area quickness in the draft, he is a sleeper to be an immediate contributor at the NFL level.

There always seems to be an unlikely RB sneaking into Day 2 of the draft, and Tuten may be the one in 2025.

Dynasty Rookie Mock Draft – Round 3

RBs take up half the slots in this round, with a pair of TEs and our third QB also coming off the board …

3.01 – Harold Fannin Jr., TE, Bowling Green

Matt: Let's go ahead and have some fun with a TE who led all of FBS in receptions (117) and receiving yards (1,555) last season. Fannin also averaged a nice (for a TE) 13.3 yards per catch for his career and collected 33 carries. So Bowling Green spent his career trying to get this guy the ball. We'll see how he tests.

3.02 – Damien Martinez, RB, Miami

Kevin: At 21, Martinez is one of the youngest RBs in this class. He’s also one of the most put-together backs at 6’0, 232 pounds. Production isn't an issue, either: He tallied 1,000+ total yards in all three seasons.

3.03 – Devin Neal, RB, Kansas

Jared: Neal led Kansas in rushing as a true freshman and then topped 1,000 rushing yards and 20 catches in each of his final three seasons. He ranked 10th in PFF rushing grade among 161 qualifying RBs this past year. Neal is a sneaky candidate to go on Day 2 of this spring's draft.

3.04 – Jordan James, RB, Oregon

Shane: Only 20 years old, James had a 1,200-yard rushing season for the Ducks. He split work with Bucky Irving in 2023 to solid results. With great high-end speed and underrated receiving potential, he is a fine dart throw.

3.05 – R.J. Harvey Jr., RB, Central Florida

Matt: I don't love Harvey's age. (His true freshman year came all the way back in 2019.) I wouldn't mind if he were a little taller. (UCF lists him at 5'9.)

But I love the 6.5 yards per carry and 11.8 yards per catch for his career -- especially coming off two straight seasons of 220+ carries and three straight of 19+ receptions.

3.06 – Jalen Milroe, QB, Alabama

Kevin: At this point, I’ll take a shot on Milroe’s top-end rushing upside. 

He averaged nearly 65 rushing yards per game at Alabama. If he decides to test at the NFL Combine, the 22-year-old will almost certainly post impressive speed/burst numbers. 

Milroe’s accuracy needs refining, but the possibility remains that some team sees him as a Round 1 pick.

3.07 – Savion Williams, WR, TCU

Jared: Is he a WR? Is he a RB? I'm not sure. But Williams goes 6'5, 225 pounds with high-end athleticism. He's the type of upside pick you want to target at this point of rookie drafts.

3.08 – Brashard Smith, RB, SMU

Shane: Smith gives Tyrone Tracy vibes, converting from WR to RB for his final season at SMU. He carried the offense to a playoff berth with his rushing and receiving: 1,659 yards from scrimmage and 18 TDs. He is also a top returner in this draft class, so the draft capital may end up better than many expect.

3.09 – D.J. Giddens, RB, Kansas State

Matt: ESPN draft analyst Jordan Reid calls Giddens "one of my favorites" among this year's RBs. He touts "short area quickness, patience and vision, make you miss ability."

Giddens doesn't look as explosive as some other RB prospects. But he topped 1,500 scrimmage yards each of the past two years while averaging 6.0 yards per rush and 11.7 per catch for his career. I'll especially chase his 50 catches and 581 receiving yards over the past two seasons at this stage.

We'll see about his draft projection, but Giddens declaring early looks like a positive at this point in the process.

3.10 – Jayden Higgins, WR, Iowa State

Kevin: Higgins totaled 140 catches, 2,166 yards, and 15 TDs over the past two seasons. The Athletic’s Dane Brugler calls him “a graceful 6’4, 215 pounds.” Brugler adds: “You can see his technique catching up with his size/speed … his best football is still ahead of him.” 

The Iowa State standout could sneak into Round 3 come April.

3.11 – Tai Felton, WR, Maryland

Jared: Felton didn't break out until his fourth college season, but that senior campaign featured a 34% share of Maryland's receiving yards and 43% share of receiving TDs. He ranked 35th among 261 qualifying WRs in Pro Football Focus' receiving grades.

With a long 6'2 frame, Felton could be a red-zone weapon as a pro.

3.12 – Mason Taylor, TE, LSU

Shane: The son of NFL Hall of Famer Jason Taylor, Mason was rock solid at LSU as a three-year starter. A solid blocker with soft hands, his route nuance is fairly advanced.

Taylor may not be a home run, but he profiles as a potential starting NFL TE.

Dynasty Rookie Mock Draft – Round 4

Will the next few months reveal any sleepers among this group … or knock anyone completely out of draft consideration?

4.01 – Jack Bech, WR, TCU

Matt: I'm intrigued to see how this guy navigates the pre-draft process. As a true freshman in 2021, Bech was the reception leader for an LSU offense that also sported Kayshon Boutte (who played just six games), Trey Palmer, Brian Thomas Jr., and Malik Nabers. 

His role fell off the following year, and then came a quiet first season after his transfer to TCU. But Bech outproduced teammate and draft classmate Savion Williams across categories in 2024, including 16.7 yards per catch to Williams' 10.2. 

Bech brings solid size (6'2, 215), physicality, and experience both in the slot and outside.

4.02 – Kyle Monangai, RB, Rutgers

Kevin: Monangai spent four seasons at Rutgers, totaling 2,541 rushing yards as a two-year starter.

He’s a compact 5’9, 209 pounds and excels through contact. Monangai isn’t a proven pass-catcher, but the likely mid-round pick could develop into a committee option.

4.03 – LeQuint Allen, RB, Syracuse

Jared: There are off-field issues to sort through here. But a RB with 102 catches on top of 2,085 rushing yards over the last two seasons certainly has my attention. 

We'll see how the NFL treats Allen in April's draft.

4.04 – Marcus Yarns, RB, Delaware

Shane: The best small school prospect in the draft, Yarns has 12 receiving TDs over the past three seasons and has hit 22 mph in a game. 

He’s on the small side at 180 pounds but could develop into a receiving threat.

4.05 – Jo’Quavious “Woody” Marks, RB, USC

Matt: Marks hit college as a four-star RB recruit. An injury to teammate -- and future Packers draftee -- Kylin Hill helped propel Marks into the backfield lead as a freshman. He led that team in carries (70) and receptions (60) and went on to rack up 261 catches for his career. 

Marks topped out at 198 carries in his lone USC season, and his 5.0 career yards per rush and 5.9 yards per catch point to limited burst. We'll see whether he can test well enough to claim an early-Day 3 draft position.

4.06 – Kaden Prather, WR, Maryland

Kevin: A four-star recruit, Prather spent two years at West Virginia before transferring to Maryland. He never posted breakout numbers but has the size (6’3, 210 pounds) and route running to develop into an NFL starter.

We'll see if he's able to boost his stock at the East-West Shrine Bowl.

4.07 – Trevor Etienne, RB, Georgia

Jared: Travis' lil bro never dominated a backfield across three college seasons. But he averaged 5.6 yards per carry in the SEC and, more importantly, caught 53 balls over the last two years.

That -- plus his 213-pound frame -- makes him worth a look at this point of rookie drafts.

4.08 – Kalel Mullings, RB, Michigan

Shane: A bellcow type at 233 pounds, Mullings stole the starting RB role from Donovan Edwards and kept it. He won't add much on the receiving end but should test better athletically than anticipated. Mullings’ size boosts his TD potential.

4.09 – Antwane Wells Jr., WR, Ole Miss

Matt: Wells spent his first two years leading the receiving at JMU. Then he dominated receiving categories for a 2022 South Carolina offense that included future NFLers WR Xavier Legette, RB, MarShawn Lloyd, WR Jalen Brooks, and TE Jaheim Bell.

After a foot injury cost him nearly all of 2023, Wells finished with a quiet single season at Ole Miss -- the second transfer of his five-year college career. 

We'll see how he fares in the pre-draft process. But there's enough here to present some intrigue later in your rookie draft.

4.10 – Jaylin Noel, WR, Iowa State

Kevin: A three-star recruit, Noel racked up a 237-2,738-17 receiving line for his four-year Iowa State career. That included leading the Cyclones in receiving in 2024. 

A primary slot in college, Noel wins with twitchy movement skills and crisp routes. He’ll have a chance to boost his stock at the Senior Bowl.

4.11 – Raheim Sanders, RB, South Carolina

Jared: Sanders broke out as a sophomore at Arkansas back in 2022, running for 1,443 yards and 10 scores on 6.5 yards per carry. 

He struggled with injuries in 2023 but bounced back after transferring to South Carolina this past year. 

Sanders averaged a mediocre 4.8 yards per carry, but 3.7 of those came after contact -- a top-50 mark among 161 qualifying RBs, according to PFF.

Sanders also caught 76 balls across his four college campaigns.

4.12 – Jake Briningstool, TE, Clemson

Shane: Briningstool is one of those players who I watched as a freshman and immediately saw his NFL future. He sports the height, range, and plus athleticism to be a potential impact player in the pros.

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Matt has earned two Fantasy Pros accuracy awards for IDP rankings and won thousands of dollars as a player across best ball, dynasty, and high-stakes fantasy formats. He has been creating fantasy football content for more than 20 years, with work featured by Sporting News, Rotoworld, Athlon, Sirius XM, and others. He's been with Draft Sharks since 2011.