The 2025 NFL Draft is still a ways away. A lot can and will change between now and then. Nevertheless, dynasty fantasy football season is upon us. The NFL Scouting Combine is here, and it’s time to dive into these rookies. Here are our latest 2025 dynasty rookie superflex rankings.
Top Rookies To Draft in Superflex Dynasty Leagues
1) Ashton Jeanty, RB, Boise State
Those arguing Ashton Jeanty should have won the Heisman certainly have a strong case to make. What Jeanty did this season was otherworldly.
The Boise State product ran the ball 344 times for 2,497 yards and 29 touchdowns. He led the nation in attempts and yards for the second consecutive year.
There were no running backs selected in the first round of last year’s NFL Draft, but we could very well see Jeanty get first-round draft capital in 2025. Wherever he lands, it will likely be an RB-needy team ready to install him as their starter.
2) Tetairoa McMillan, WR, Arizona
We’ll see what the NFL Combine brings, but Tetairoa McMillan sure looks like the best wide receiver prospect in this class. His talent was evident the moment he stepped foot on Arizona’s campus.
As a true freshman, McMillan led the Pac-12 in yards per reception (18.0). Sure enough, he took a huge leap forward as a sophomore, catching 90 balls for 1,402 yards and 10 touchdowns. As a junior, he led the Big 12 in receiving yards with 1,319, which included five games with 100+ yards receiving.
At 6’5”, McMillan has all the makings of a classic X receiver. But he’s not just a go-up-and-get-it guy; he’s a polished route runner who should be able to win right away at the NFL level.
It would be a major surprise if McMillan didn’t start in Week 1 as a rookie.
3) Luther Burden III, WR, Missouri
The more I study Luther Burden III, the more I like him.
Some may ding Burden for the significant drop in production from his sophomore to junior years. In 2023, he had six 100-yard receiving games, yet he had only one this season.
However, it’s not entirely Burden’s fault. In fact, it may not be at all.
Missouri experienced injuries at the quarterback position, which played a huge role in Burden’s lack of gaudy numbers. As a reminder, he caught 86 passes for 1,212 yards and nine touchdowns in 2023.
Landing spot will be paramount for Burden. As a primary slot receiver, he’ll need the right offense and the right quarterback to maximize his potential.
4) Cam Ward, QB, Miami
This is not the year to need a quarterback in Superflex leagues. For better or worse, though, if you pick early, at some point, you have to take one if you need one. I have recently flipped Cam Ward and Shedeur Sanders in my rankings. I am not in love with either, but both are early first-round dynasty rookie picks in Superflex because of the scarcity of the position.
It’s always a bit concerning when a quarterback has to transfer schools to really break out. However, Ward transferred from the Pac-12 to the ACC — not exactly a downgrade in competition. That makes his 4,313 yards and 39 touchdown passes in his senior season very legitimate. He’s come a long way from the kid who started out in the FCS at Incarnate Word.
There are enough teams in the NFL in need of a quarterback that Ward is likely a Day 1 starter. In dynasty leagues, that’s enough to warrant an early first-round dynasty rookie selection. But I’d be lying if I said I feel good about it.
5) Shedeur Sanders, QB, Colorado
I am very concerned about this QB class. For the past two years, the first round of the NFL Draft has been replete with quarterbacks. In fact, that’s been the case every year going back to 2014 … except for one … and I fear the 2025 QB class may resemble the 2022 QB class.
In 2022, Kenny Pickett was the only Round 1 QB and the only QB taken in the first 73 picks. The only relevant quarterback from that class is the guy who went with the literal last pick, Brock Purdy.
Sanders is currently projected for early first-round draft capital, but I’m not so sure he gets it. I think we see at least two QBs go in the first round, but they may not go early, which is never a good sign.
Unfortunately, in Superflex leagues, quarterbacks are difficult to come by. You have to take one if you need one.
Sanders led the Big 12 with a 74.0% completion percentage, 4,134 passing yards, and 37 passing touchdowns this past season. He threw 10 interceptions, which gives him just 13 in his two years at Colorado on 907 attempts.
Sanders is an impressive athlete who can tactically scramble when needed. He can extend plays within the pocket, which was necessary given Colorado’s suspect offensive line. With the right head coach, Sanders could become a viable fantasy asset as a rookie starter.
A QB-needy team is going to take a chance on Sanders. There are not currently 32 starting-caliber quarterbacks in the NFL. I am absolutely not closing the door on Sanders becoming one, and a good one at that. Objectively, he has upside. That doesn’t automatically mean he will reach it.
As pessimistic as I am on the QBs in this class as a whole, dynasty managers in need of quarterbacks also need to take the same swing as the NFL teams.
6) Kaleb Johnson, RB, Iowa
By the time we get to April, we might consider Kaleb Johnson the consensus RB2 in this class. If you read my December 2024 mock, you may have noticed I already made the swap, bumping him up ahead of Omarion Hampton.
While obviously far less prolific than Jeanty, Johnson was hamstrung by a much less explosive Iowa offense. Even so, he still managed to run for 1,537 yards and 21 touchdowns, both leading the Big Ten. Mind you, this is a Big Ten conference that also featured two Ohio State running backs that could go on Day 2.
Johnson profiles as a classic two-down grinder. However, he progressed considerably as a receiver in his junior year, hauling in 22 passes for 188 yards and two touchdowns. If Johnson can continue advancing as a receiver, he has a chance to be a real difference-maker in fantasy.
There’s an argument for Johnson over Jeanty, but I’m not there right now. Athletic testing at the NFL Combine, as well as what we hear about these prospects as we get closer to the NFL Draft, could change my mind. However, if Jeanty’s draft capital is significantly higher than the other backs in this class, it will be difficult to move him out of the No. 1 spot.
7) Omarion Hampton, RB, North Carolina
If you look at Hampton’s sophomore and junior seasons, you might think you’re seeing double. He averaged exactly 5.9 yards per carry and scored 15 rushing touchdowns in both.
Hampton has led the ACC in rushing yards for two straight seasons with totals of 1,504 and 1,660. He’s also a solid receiver, amassing 601 yards on 67 receptions over his final two years at North Carolina.
With 20+ carries in seven games, Hampton has the durability to handle large workloads. On the right NFL team, he could be a true three-down back. On the right team, Hampton could be a Week 1 starter. At the very least, he has a great chance of finding fantasy value at some point in his rookie season.
8) Emeka Egbuka, WR, Ohio State
At this point last year, Emeka Ebguka was considered a first-round dynasty rookie selection. Then, he decided to return for his senior season.
We know the stigma against four-year players is real. However, it can also be taken a bit too far. The reason early declarations are viewed more favorably is because they show an ability to perform at a high level sooner. Ebguka was capable of going to the NFL as a junior — he simply chose not to. Chris Olave did the same thing.
Egbuka caught 81 passes for 1,011 yards and 10 touchdowns last season.
Ohio State has a pretty good track record when it comes to producing highly capable NFL-caliber wide receivers. Given that Egbuka was pro-ready a year ago, he should be able to hit the ground running on whatever NFL team drafts him.
This feels very much like Olave’s situation where the talented and NFL-ready WR was dinged for returning to school for an extra year. Perhaps Egbuka’s value will only rise between now and the draft. If it doesn’t, he may end up being one of the best values of the first round.
9) Travis Hunter, WR, Colorado
As we get closer to the NFL Draft, it should become easier to evaluate Travis Hunter. We simply haven’t seen a prospect like him in decades, possibly ever. It’s safe to say Hunter will play both cornerback and wide receiver at the NFL level. The question is — what will the split look like? How much will he prioritize one over the other?
Hunter was set to test as both a CB and WR at the NFL Combine but decided to opt out of all workouts entirely, which does not help us at all. We simply do not have enough information yet.
If you want to argue Hunter is the WR1 of this class, I certainly won’t stop you. In fact, if he came out tomorrow and said he was only playing wide receiver in the NFL, he could be the WR1 of this class.
Talent-wise, it’s all there. Hunter caught 96 passes for 1,258 yards and 15 touchdowns this season. He led the Big 12 in receptions and receiving scores. The main concern for his fantasy value is that two-way players simply do not exist anymore.
We will learn a whole lot more about the NFL’s plan for the Heisman Trophy winner during the pre-draft process. Obviously, for fantasy purposes, we don’t want him playing much cornerback at all. But if NFL teams view him as a better corner than wide receiver, he could end up being a completely wasted pick if he’s only playing part-time on offense.
Where Hunter ends up in dynasty rookie drafts is still a work in progress. He could end up as high as the top three or literally go undrafted. As we get closer to the NFL Draft, we’ll get more clarity on how heavily Hunter’s playing time will skew WR vs. CB. The range of outcomes here is as wide as it is unprecedented.
10) TreVeyon Henderson, RB, Ohio State
As a four-year player, it’s great that TreVeyon Henderson was so productive as a freshman, rushing for 1,248 yards and 15 touchdowns. It’s less than ideal that it was his most productive college season.
With that said, Henderson easily could have joined the NFL last year. Some would argue he probably should have, considering he split the Buckeyes’ backfield with Quinshon Judkins in 2024 as a result, which limited his production.
Nevertheless, Henderson remained efficient, averaging a Big Ten-best 7.1 yards per carry heading. He also showed proficiency as a receiver, hauling in 27 balls for 284 yards in a split backfield. The Ohio State star has the makings of an impactful satellite back in Year 1.
You could just as easily flip Henderson and Judkins (I’ve already done it multiple times). It’s always tough when one school produces NFL-caliber prospects at the same time, let alone two guys coming out in the same year.
11) Quinshon Judkins, RB, Ohio State
The trajectory of Judkins’ collegiate career hasn’t been ideal. He burst onto the scene as a freshman, leading the SEC in attempts (274), yards (1,567), and touchdowns (16). Judkins saw similar usage as a sophomore, but his yards per carry dipped from 5.7 to 4.3.
As a junior, Judkins transferred to Ohio State, where he had to play alongside fellow NFL prospect Henderson. Judkins got back to 5.5 ypc but only saw 194 carries.
Throughout his time in college, Judkins has proven to be a decent receiver, which will help his pro upside. He has 59 receptions for 442 yards and four touchdowns across 42 college games.
The concern with Judkins is his performance against quality opponents. His overall stats were bolstered by huge games against the likes of Western Michigan and Marshall. There are no Western Michigans or Marshalls at the NFL level. It wouldn’t surprise me if Judkins ends up falling a bit as the draft nears.
At this point in the first round, there are a lot of different ways you can go. Judkins is far from a lock to have an immediate fantasy-relevant role as a rookie. He strikes me as the type of prospect whose dynasty rookie value will be heavily impacted by the landing spot.
12) Jalen Milroe, QB, Alabama
In his senior season, Jalen Milroe threw for 2,844 yards and 16 touchdowns against 11 interceptions. He did most of his damage on the ground, rushing for 726 yards and 20 more scores.
Milroe is a mobile quarterback in every sense of the term. Oftentimes, truly great NFL QBs who are excellent runners are mislabeled as run-first quarterbacks when they are merely great quarterbacks who happen to run. Milroe is not that. He is a better rusher than a passer.
For fantasy purposes, as long as Milroe is starting, he’s going to be viable as at least a QB2. The rushing will ensure that. However, as we’ve seen with Anthony Richardson, if a guy can’t throw, he may not be around that long.
Dynasty managers in need of a QB will have to take a chance on Milroe, but I am very concerned it won’t work out long-term.
13) Colston Loveland, TE, Michigan
14) Devin Neal, RB, Kansas
15) Tyler Warren, TE, Penn State
16) Tre Harris, WR, Ole Miss
17) Matthew Golden, WR, Texas
18) Harold Fannin Jr., TE, Bowling Green
19) Dylan Sampson, RB, Tennessee
20) Elic Ayomanor, WR, Stanford
21) Jaxson Dart, QB, Ole Miss
22) Quinn Ewers, QB, Texas
23) Isaiah Bond, WR, Texas
24) Xavier Restrepo, WR, Miami