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2025 Dynasty Superflex Rookie Mock Draft

What to Do with Unexciting QBs

It's not a good year to "need" a QB on your dynasty squad.

Early consensus seems to place Miami's Cam Ward and Colorado's Shedeur Sanders as the position's clear top two. But good luck finding an analyst who's excited about either one.

It's (probably) not as bad as the 2022 class, at least. That's when only Kenny Pickett went before Round 3, and only seventh-rounder Brock Purdy has emerged as a worthwhile fantasy asset.

We've got some later upside candidates at QB in this draft as well. But if you're needy and picking early in your rookie draft, you might want to check our dynasty trade calculator for more immediate help.

Quality at Other Positions

QB deficiency aside, though, this class offers some intriguing fantasy prospects.

It looks like a stronger group of RBs than we got last year -- potentially much stronger.

WR lacks the top-end talent of last year but presents some intriguing options.

And TE might deliver multiple new stars.

See how Kevin English, Jared Smola, Shane Hallam, and I sorted the prospects in this initial four-round dynasty superflex rookie mock draft ...

Dynasty Superflex Rookie Mock Draft – Round 1

1.01 – Ashton Jeanty, RB, Boise State

Matt: Yeah, this pick would be a QB most years. But no QB in the 2025 draft makes me feel comfy enough to pass on the consensus top fantasy prospect in the class.

That's true even if I'm needy at QB.

If you simply can't bring yourself to take Jeanty over addressing your QB need, then at least try to trade down.

1.02 – Tetairoa McMillan, WR, Arizona

Kevin: McMillan racked up 39 catches, 702 yards, and 8 TDs as a true freshman.

Then, over the past two seasons, he performed as one of the nation’s most productive WRs (174-2,712-18).

He brings top-tier length at nearly 6’5, 212 pounds -- and it routinely shows up in contested situations.

He might be a top-10 pick come April.

1.03 – Cam Ward, QB, Miami

Jared: Am I excited about Ward here? Nah. But the value is right in superflex.

Ward's accuracy and mechanics are inconsistent, but he steadily improved over his five college seasons. And -- perhaps most importantly -- he has the athleticism to add fantasy value with his legs.

Ward topped 300 rushing yards in each of the past three years, totaling 17 TDs over that span.

1.04 – Shedeur Sanders, QB, Colorado

Shane: I'm holding my nose as I make this selection.

I'm not a huge fan of Sanders as a prospect, especially for fantasy given his rare negative rushing yardage total over his college career.

But QB is king in Superflex, and Sanders looks nearly guaranteed to be a top-10 NFL Draft pick.

Until we see draft capital for the other QBs in the class, it's important to secure any type of top pick. If he flashes or gains more hype, I will likely look to trade him for a more veteran QB option.

1.05 – Jaxson Dart, QB, Mississippi

Matt: I have a feeling I'm going to be arguing Dart for the top QB spot in our rookie rankings as we get toward May.

We'll see about the timed speed for the top three QBs, but college rushing production sure seems to put Dart ahead of Ward and Sanders. The more overlooked aspect in judging QB outlooks, though, tends to be experience.

Jayden Daniels and Bo Nix carried edges in that category among last year's class. Anthony Richardson trailed well behind his 2023 classmates. Brock Purdy spent 3+ years starting at Iowa State. You get it.

Dart carries that experience edge over Sanders -- on top of the rushing. We'll see about the Dart-Ward comps as the predraft process rolls on. But it's worth noting that Dart's a year younger and chose USC over other FBS offers (before transferring). Ward got his only scholarship offer from Incarnate Word after a high school career of limited passing.

1.06 – Emeka Egbuka, WR, Ohio State

Kevin: Egbuka broke out in 2022, when he held a co-WR1 role alongside Marvin Harrison Jr. -- C.J. Stroud behind center.

An ankle injury impacted his 2023 production, but the 22-year-old rebounded with an impressive 2024 (81-1,011-10 in 16 games).

Egbuka often gets comped to former teammate Jaxon Smith-Njigba and projects as a high-floor NFL slot.

1.07 – Omarion Hampton, RB, UNC

Jared: Hampton compiled 3,164 rushing yards and 30 TDs on 5.9 yards per carry over the last two seasons at UNC.

The 220-pounder ranked top-12 in the country in yards after contact per attempt both years. And he can catch! Hampton caught 29 balls as a sophomore and 38 this past year.

He's expected to get Day 2 draft capital and sports three-down potential.

1.08 – Luther Burden III, WR, Missouri

Shane: Burden is the ultimate boom-or-bust WR prospect.

A five-star recruit with physical tools that rank among the best the class, he could become one of the NFL's best fantasy WRs.

The production at Missouri wasn't eye-popping, though. He'll need the right fit to maximize his upside.

1.09 – Kaleb Johnson, RB, Iowa

Matt: Pre-draft testing and draft capital might do some sorting in this range of RB. But Johnson looks like a solid-to-good bet at this point after carrying a bad, one-dimensional Iowa offense in 2024.

He brings size, at-least-decent long speed, and adequate pass-catching ability.

1.10 – Tyler Warren, TE, Penn State

Kevin: Warren’s tape shows a high-floor NFL TE with excellent size and strength.

He consistently wins at the catch point and excels as a tackle breaker.

NFL analyst Daniel Jeremiah grades the Penn State star as his fifth overall player in the class.

1.11 – TreVeyon Henderson, RB, Ohio State

Jared: Henderson will probably never be a 300-touch back as a pro, but he'll produce via big plays and pass catching.

He averaged 6.4 yards per carry for his career, with 59 runs of 15+ yards across four years at Ohio State. And he averaged a big 11.2 yards on 76 career receptions.

Fingers crossed that Henderson lands in Las Vegas with 2024 Buckeyes OC Chip Kelly.

1.12 – Quinshon Judkins, RB, Ohio State

Shane: Judkins' early breakout in the SEC will likely carry him. His lone Ohio State season proved fairly average thanks to a work split with TreVeyon Henderson.

Judkins at least checks all the boxes with:

• size
• short-area quickness
• and success as an early declare

As long as he gets Day 2 draft capital, Judkins should contribute right away.

Dynasty Superflex Rookie Mock Draft – Round 2

2.01 – Jalen Milroe, QB, Alabama

Matt: Milroe followed modest college passing numbers with an uneven week at the Senior Bowl.

He's no lock to land a starting shot early in the NFL. But if he does get drafted inside the first two rounds, Milroe's rushing ability will mean significant fantasy upside.

He delivered 1,257 yards and 32 TDs on the ground over the past two years -- even with sack yardage subtracted (as is the NCAA practice).

2.02 – Elic Ayomanor, WR, Stanford

Kevin: Ayomanor worked as Stanford’s clear WR1 each of the last two seasons.

He brings the ability to win outside at 6’2, 210 pounds and showed well in contested situations.

In a thin WR class, Ayomanor could garner top-50 draft capital.

2.03 – Travis Hunter, WR/CB, Colorado

Jared: The biggest risk/reward pick we've had in dynasty rookie drafts in a long time. (Maybe ever.)

If Hunter's NFL team plays him primarily at CB, he'll have a tough time providing reliable fantasy value.

But if he spends most of his time at WR, we're looking at a potential top-12 fantasy producer.

Hunter is coming off a huge 96-1,258-15 receiving line last year (while also playing CB). He'd be my 1.02 in this class if we got confirmation that he'll stick at WR.

2.04 – Matthew Golden, WR, Texas

Shane: Golden is getting heavy first-round buzz.

He was highly recruited but surprised by going to Houston initially. His transfer to Texas showed Golden has the speed and technique to play with the best in the country.

Golden can be an NFL deep threat and potentially develop into a complete lead WR.

2.05 – Colston Loveland, TE, Michigan

Matt: Early evaluations points to Loveland sitting not too far behind Tyler Warren in this TE class, with more room between him and the rest of the group.

After ranking third on the team in 2023 receptions -- behind a pair of NFL-drafted WRs -- Loveland more than doubled his nearest teammate in 2024 catches.

He brings alignment versatility to an NFL that has been more willing to put rookie TEs on the field in recent years.

NFL.com's Daniel Jeremiah ranks Loveland as the No. 7 overall prospect.

2.06 – Tre Harris, WR, Mississippi

Kevin: Harris spent five years in college, hitting 935+ yards in each of his past three.

He tallied 1,030 yards for Ole Miss last fall, despite making only eight appearances due to injury.

At 6'3, 210 pounds, the 23-year-old looks like a smooth separator without a major flaw in his game.

2.07 – Ollie Gordon II, RB, Oklahoma State

Jared: Gordon looked like a future NFL stud after a huge 1,732-yard, 21-TD sophomore season. But he crashed last year, mustering just 880 yards on 4.6 yards per carry.

Supporting cast was a problem, but Gordon also regressed in individual metrics such as yards after contact per attempt and Pro Football Focus rushing grade.

He's one of the tougher evaluations in this class. But the risk/reward equation feels right in the middle of Round 2.

2.08 – Isaiah Bond, WR, Texas

Shane: I'll take a chance on the low 4.3-second 40 time from Bond propping him up into early Day 2.

It was a rough season for Bond, but he still has plenty of upside as a deep threat who has flashed separation ability.

2.09 – Jalen Royals, WR, Utah State

Matt: I'm leaning on Shane here. This position aligns with both his early ranking of Royals and the wideout's position among our Senior Bowl winners.

Royals led Utah State in receptions and receiving yards last year despite missing FIVE of the Aggies' 12 games.

That followed a true sophomore year in which he led the team in receiving yards and the conference in TD catches.

2.10 – Cameron Skattebo, RB, Arizona State

Kevin: Skattebo ranks among the most productive RBs in this class. His advanced numbers look excellent, too.

For his four-year career, he averaged nearly 4.0 yards after contact per attempt -- and an elite 152.7 PFF elusive rating.

He also proved capable out of the backfield with 111 catches.

2.11 – 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 tipped the scales at 220 pounds at the Senior Bowl and looks like a guy who can contribute on early downs, on passing downs, and near the goal line as a pro.

2.12 – Dylan Sampson, RB, Tennessee

Shane: An RB with 4.3 speed who ran for at least 92 yards in every SEC game this season? I'm in.

Sampson split with Jaylen Wright last year but runs a bit better between the tackles than Wright did.

He passes the eye test and should continue moving up boards with offseason workouts.

Dynasty Superflex Rookie Mock Draft – Round 3

3.01 – Bhayshul Tuten, RB, Virginia Tech

Matt: Not gonna lie, if I didn't have Shane Hallam on my side, I'd probably think this was an anagram I had to unscramble before drafting.

But thanks to Shane's prospecting, I know Tuten is a speedster who caught 50 balls across his two Virginia Tech seasons.

The next two months of testing and team visits (and then the draft, of course) will do a lot of sorting in this range of the rookie RB rankings.

3.02 – Damien Martinez, RB, Miami

Kevin: Martinez broke out as a freshman with 161-982-7 at Oregon State. He hit 6.1 YPC in all three college seasons, including this past one at Miami.

There, he continued to flash a physical style at 6'0, 232 pounds.

The downside here is that Martinez will likely see limited action on passing downs.

3.03 – Harold Fannin Jr., Bowling Green

Jared: The floor here is low.

Fannin is undersized (6'3, 238 pounds) and doesn't look like a high-end athlete. But you can't ignore the 2024 production:

• 117 catches
• 1,555 yards
• 10 TDs

If Fannin hits, it'll look something like Jordan Reed or Evan Engram.

3.04 – Brashard Smith, RB, SMU

Shane: Give me the WR-turned-RB who had a career year running and catching passes in the Big 12.

Smith carried SMU to the college football playoff and gives off major Tyrone Tracy vibes.

A great Senior Bowl week could help push him inside the NFL Draft's top 150 picks.

3.05 – Jack Bech, WR, TCU

Matt: I'm pushing Bech up from his 4.01 position in our initial 1-QB mock draft for two reasons:

1. I like the profile.
2. He's probably climbing in general after a good Senior Bowl week that ended with him taking the game's MVP award.

Bech brings good size and led both his freshman-year LSU and senior-year TCU teams in receptions.

3.06 – LeQuint Allen Jr., RB, Syracuse

Kevin: Allen led Syracuse in rushing each of the past two seasons. But it’s his receiving ability that should garner the attention of fantasy managers.

He racked up 104 catches over the past two years. That included leading the 2023 team in receptions.

Allen’s versatile skill set gives him a shot at Day 2 draft capital.

3.07 – Elijah Arroyo, TE, Miami

Jared: Arroyo was a Senior Bowl riser, checking in at a sturdy 251 pounds and dominating in both 1-on-1s and full-team work.

He didn't break out until his fourth college season but turns just 22 in April.

Look for Arroyo to impress at the Combine. He was clocked at 21.8 mph last year -- the seventh fastest in college football.

3.08 – Xavier Restrepo, WR, Miami

Shane: Restrepo has plenty of limitations. He is slot-only, doesn't separate naturally, and didn't impress at the Senior Bowl.

But two straight 1,000-yard seasons in the ACC makes him worth a shot, and there is still some Day 2 potential.

3.09 – Tez Johnson, WR, Oregon

Matt: This is a good time to bet on Johnson's ability overcoming his diminutive size.

He checked in at just 156 pounds and a shade over 5'9 at the Senior Bowl. That makes him almost exactly the same size as Rams WR Tutu Atwell, who has just 99 total catches and 4 TDs through four pro seasons.

Johnson delivered even more college production than Atwell, though, capping his career with 86- and 83-catch seasons at Oregon.

Let's hope some team looks at him and sees Tank Dell (the healthy version).

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

Kevin: Harvey overcame a left ACL tear from fall 2021.

Over the past two seasons, he combined for a huge 458-2,993-38 rushing line.

At 5’9, 208 pounds, the UCF product wins with excellent agility and burst.

Even in a loaded RB class, he could garner early Day 3 selection and quickly enter a backfield rotation.

3.11 – DJ Giddens, RB, Kansas State

Jared: He's far from the biggest or fastest RB in the class. But Giddens is one of the most elusive.

He forced 54 missed tackles and averaged 4.16 yards after contact last year -- both top-25 marks in college football.

Giddens also caught 50 balls over the past two seasons. He has a chance to be a high-efficiency back in a committee.

3.12 – Will Howard, QB, Ohio State

Shane: After leading the Buckeyes to the national championship, Howard built some buzz for his NFL Draft stock.

A big, athletic QB who can add to the run game, he has intriguing upside in a gritty, winner, Day 2 mold.

His OC Chip Kelly now serves as OC for the Raiders. So perhaps a Round 3 pick by Vegas could make Howard worth a stash in superflex.

Dynasty Superflex Rookie Mock Draft – Round 4

4.01 – Dillon Gabriel, QB, Oregon

Matt: Perhaps Gabriel winds up too small with not enough arm to get a starting shot in the NFL.

Or maybe he's the next sneaky late-round QB who shouldn't have been so sneaky because he started forever in college and produced all the way.

Gabriel spent six years as a starter across three schools, racking up 155 TD passes to just 32 INTs.

Outside of his three-game 2021, Gabriel delivered 25+ TDs and 7 or fewer INTs every year. He added 862 yards and 25 TDs on the ground over the past three seasons.

Perhaps he's more of a fifth-round rookie flier by May, but I wanted to go ahead and highlight the Ducks QB early in the process.

4.02 – Jayden Higgins, WR, Iowa State

Kevin: Higgins is coming off a career-best 87-1,185-9 line.

At almost 6’4, 217 pounds, he’ll appeal to teams looking for a mismatch option.

The Miami native also brings inside/outside versatility and reliable hands with a career drop rate of only 3%.

4.03 – Quinn Ewers, QB, Texas

Jared: Ewers underwhelmed across three seasons at Texas. But the former five-star recruit has all the physical tools you could ask for.

He's an intriguing developmental flier for NFL teams and dynasty squads.

4.04 – 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 good blocker with soft hands, his route nuance looks fairly advanced.

Taylor has a good shot to be a Day 2 pick after a nice Senior Bowl week.

4.05 – Jordan James, RB, Oregon

Matt: James trailed then-teammate Bucky Irving in 2023 backfield work but beat Irving in yards per rush (7.1 to 6.3) and yards per catch (8.8 to 7.4) and matched him with 11 rushing TDs -- on 79 fewer carries.

With Irving gone, James dominated rushing: 233 carries and 5.4 yards per rush vs. 118 and 4.6 for No. 2 Noah Whittington. He split receiving more closely (26 catches to 24) but easily led in yards per catch (8.0 to 5.7).

Bonus: James doesn't turn 21 until March 29, leaving extra room for development.

4.06 – Trevor Etienne, RB, Georgia

Kevin: The brother of Jags RB Travis Etienne, Trevor spent his first two seasons at Florida before transferring to Georgia.

He never earned lead-back touches but flashed NFL-caliber athleticism at a stout 5’8, 202 pounds.

With 53 catches over the past two seasons, Etienne can also contribute in the passing game.

He was named the top RB on the American team at the Senior Bowl.

4.07 – Savion Williams, WR, TCU

Jared: Look for Williams to be a dynasty riser over the next few months.

The 6'5, 225-pounder should boost his stock at the Combine. And consensus mock drafts have him going in Round 3.

4.08 – Jaylin Noel, WR, Iowa State

Shane: Noel showed good speed and production at Iowa State and enjoyed a solid Senior Bowl week.

He likely won't be a high NFL Draft pick but can be a role player in the league.

4.09 – Riley Leonard, QB, Notre Dame

Matt: I don't know how Leonard will fare in the NFL.

I do know that he threw 41 TD passes vs. 14 INTs and ran for 1,605 yards and 30 TDs across his two full college starting seasons -- one at Duke (2022) and one at Notre Dame (2024).

That's enough to make him intriguing at this point in the draft. The rushing, in particular, puts him ahead of Syracuse's Kyle McCord on my board at this early stage.

4.10 – Jarquez Hunter, RB, Auburn

Kevin: Hunter played behind Tank Bigbsy across his first two seasons at Auburn.

He handled lead-back duties the past two years, though, tallying 15 TDs and 6.0 YPC (346 attempts).

The 5’10, 209-pounder also brings a capable receiving skill set.

4.11 – Jo'Quavious 'Woody' Marks, RB, USC

Jared: This is where I remind you that a target is worth about 2.5 times more PPR points than a carry.

Marks doesn't stand out as a runner. But he compiled 261 catches across five college seasons, with 40+ in four of them.

He averaged 7.2 yards after catch per reception for his career and could quickly earn a significant pass-catching role on his NFL team.

4.12 – Tyler Shough, QB, Louisville

Shane: I'm torn between a shot on Shough or Kyle McCord, but Shough is an older prospect with a big arm.

If you have a taxi squad on your dynasty team, taking a shot in the late 4th/early 5th on a QB with NFL tools is a good idea.

Shough can be an easy cut if he doesn't work out.

More Dynasty Strategy

Jared and I talk more about dynasty draft strategy in this video:

Matt Schauf, Editor

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.