After months of hype, analysis, film breakdowns, combine metrics, and player comps, the members of the much-celebrated 2025 draft class are finally on NFL rosters. Speculative rookie rankings can and should be adjusted, some significantly, as we now have knowledge of two of the most critical rookie metrics—landing spot and draft capital. Now that this year’s rookies have their homes, we can combine their college production and athletic profiles with their projected opportunity and create rookie rankings that inspire more confidence.
Here are my initial post-draft rookie rankings. Players are sorted by position and assume PPR scoring. Rankings are primarily a tool for dynasty research, although if a player should be valued significantly higher or lower in redraft, reasoning for the discrepancies are given in the writeups.
Quarterbacks
| Rank | Name | Team |
| 1 | Cameron Ward | TEN |
| 2 | Jaxson Dart | NYG |
| 3 | Tyler Shough | NO |
| 4 | Jalen Milroe | SEA |
| 5 | Shedeur Sanders | CLE |
While there is no such thing as a sure thing, Cam Ward going 1st overall was as close at it gets. The odds were so great in Ward’s favor to go with the top pick, that bettors looking to make a buck on him going first would have needed to have placed a $200 wager. Ward should step right into a Week 1 starting role for the Titans, making him a safe second or third QB in best ball and the clear dynasty rookie QB1. The lack of a strong supporting cast, combined with little rushing upside, caps his ceiling and keeps him largely off the redraft radar.
The Giants traded into the late first round to take Jaxson Dart with the 25th pick. Dart, who comes with rushing upside, joins a Giants offense that features superstar Malik Nabers. Dart is worth a late first in superflex, but is an uninspiring third quarterback in 3QB best ball builds, as he will likely sit for at least part of the season.
Tyler Shough’s surprise selection with the 8th pick of the second round to a Saints team that may need a new starting quarterback puts him on the best ball radar and makes him worthy of a late 2nd for QB-needy, SF dynasty teams.
Jalen Milroe has the highest ceiling of any quarterback in the draft thanks to elite rushing ability, as evident by his combining for 1257 yards on the ground with 32 rushing touchdowns the past two seasons. The issue will be his being selected at the end of the 3rd round, making it likely he will be sitting for all of 2025 and potentially his career. He is simply a high-upside, bench stash in SF dynasty.
Running Backs
| Rank | Name | Team |
| 1 | Ashton Jeanty | LV |
| 2 | Omarion Hampton | LAC |
| 3 | TreVeyon Henderson | NE |
| 4 | RJ Harvey | DEN |
| 5 | Quinshon Judkins | CLE |
| 6 | Kaleb Johnson | PIT |
| 7 | Cam Skattebo | NYG |
| 8 | Bhayshul Tuten | JAC |
| 9 | Jaydon Blue | DAL |
| 10 | Dylan Sampson | CLE |
| 11 | Woody Marks | HOU |
| 12 | Devin Neal | NO |
| 13 | Tahj Brooks | CIN |
| 14 | Ollie Gordon II | MIA |
| 15 | Trevor Etienne | CAR |
| 16 | Kyle Monangai | CHI |
| 17 | DJ Giddens | IND |
| 18 | Brashard Smith | KC |
| 19 | Jacory Croskey-Merritt | WAS |
| 20 | Jordan James | SF |
| 21 | Marcus Yarns | NO |
| 22 | Damien Martinez | SEA |
The final piece that cemented Ashton Jeanty as the 1.01 in dynasty rookie drafts occurred when the Boise State rookie received pick 6thoverall draft capital. Jeanty’s rushing and receiving ability, combined with his presumed workhorse role in the Raiders’ offense, makes him the overall redraft RB5, and worthy of a selection at the 1st/2nd turn.
Omarion Hampton has been the consensus rookie RB2 throughout the offseason, and now that he has the coveted first-round draft capital after landing with the Chargers, his status has been solidified. Hampton is worthy of the second overall selection in 1QB rookie drafts and is my redraft RB13, despite the presence of Najee Harris, who tumbles out of being a solid RB2 to priority handcuff/bye week flex status.
After R.J. Harvey received 2nd-round draft capital, landing in Denver, a team with a wide-open depth chart, debates raged on if Harvey or Kaleb Johnson should be the rookie RB5. Harvey’s potential for immediate and sustained volume has him not only ahead of Johnson, who is worthy of a late first in rookie drafts, but in front of Quinshon Judkins as well, who might concede some passing down work to fellow rookie, Dylan Sampson, in a Cleveland offense that looks less-than dynamic.
Cam Skattebo and Bhayshul Tuten should immediately step into a lead-back role in ascending offenses, with potential to eventually earn every-down work. Jaydon Blue is undersized at 196 pounds and was not selected until the 5th round, but the Cowboys have one of the league’s most wide-open depth charts and he should have the opportunity to earn touches early.
Woody Marks is not being talked about enough as a potential PPR gem after Houston traded away their 2026 third to select the USC running back with 261 college receptions for 1,400 yards. He finished 19th in receptions amongst all positions in 2021. With Joe Mixon turning 29 prior to the start of the season, Marks can be viewed as a priority handcuff with PPR flex potential.
Devin Neal had to wait until the 6th round to hear his name being called, but the landing spot gives the talented runner value, despite the poor draft capital. Alvin Kamara will be 30 next season and the Saints do not seem to think highly of Kendre Miller, so Neal could be a top handcuff with workhorse potential if Kamara were to miss time.
Wide Receivers
| Rank | Name | Team |
| 1 | Travis Hunter | JAC |
| 2 | Tetairoa McMillan | CAR |
| 3 | Emeka Egbuka | TB |
| 4 | Matthew Golden | GB |
| 5 | Jayden Higgins | HOU |
| 6 | Tre Harris | LAC |
| 7 | Kyle Williams | NE |
| 8 | Luther Burden III | CHI |
| 9 | Jack Bech | LV |
| 10 | Elic Ayomanor | TEN |
| 11 | Jaylin Noel | HOU |
| 12 | Jalen Royals | KC |
| 13 | Chimere Dike | TEN |
| 14 | Savion Williams | GB |
| 15 | Tory Horton | SEA |
The concerns about a limited offensive snap share for Travis Hunter have largely diminished as it becomes more apparent that Hunter is viewed as a wide receiver first, corner second. The Jaguars passing game will be highly consolidated between Hunter and Brian Thomas, each one seeing more than enough work to potentially put up huge numbers. The talented duo elevates Trevor Lawrence’s floor and ceiling.
Tet McMillan receives top-ten draft capital and lands on a wide-open Panthers depth chart, giving him the potential to be one of the league’s top target earners as a rookie. McMillan and Hunter are a coin flip for rookie WR1 status and worth considering as high as the second pick of rookie drafts.
Emeka Egbuka was widely considered one of the most “pro ready” receivers in the class, giving him one of the safest perceived floors in early best ball. Landing on Tampa Bay and having to fight Mike Evans, Chris Godwin, Cade Otton, and Jalen McMillan for targets, negates his “Pro readiness” and causes him to slide in my redraft rankings. With Mike Evans going into his age 32 season, and the long-term health of Godwin in question, Egbuka is still worthy of a pick at the end of the first/early second rounds of rookie drafts.
Matthew Golden, Jayden Higgins, Tre Harris, and Jack Becheach have the potential to step into their team’s #2 receiving role but may never become true volume plays. Chicago’s receiving room is deep and talented, which makes the selection of Luther Burden with the seventh pick of the second round, puzzling. The talent is there, so Burden may be more of a long-term, dynasty investment.
Kyle Williams has the greatest chance of stepping into his team’s WR1 role.
Tight End
| Rank | Name | Team |
| 1 | Colston Loveland | CHI |
| 2 | Tyler Warren | IND |
| 3 | Mason Taylor | NYJ |
| 4 | Terrance Ferguson | LAR |
| 5 | Harold Fannin Jr. | CLE |
| 6 | Elijah Arroyo | SEA |
| 7 | Oronde Gadsden II | LAC |
| 8 | Gunnar Helm | TEN |
Colston Loveland and Tyler Warren both received first-round draft capital and are both expected to step into key roles. The talented tight ends are worthy of being selected at the end of the first round of rookie drafts and are high-floor best ball options.
Mason Taylor finished his LSU career with 129 receptions for 1,308 yards, is the son of Hall of Famer, Jason Taylor, received second-round draft capital, and could see greater volume his rookie season than Loveland or Warren.
Tight ends 5-8 are talented but each come with at least one significant concern (established starter in front of them, late draft capital, average athleticism) that keeps them in a tier significantly lower than Mason Taylor. Oronde Gasden is a receiving-first option, that comps to Jordan Reed and could carve out a role early for the Chargers. His being selected at the end of the fifth round is concerning, but the talent and opportunity makes him a priority target in the 4th round of rookie drafts.
