Fantasy Football Rookie Mock Draft For Dynasty Leagues: 12 Team, Single-QB (Post-NFL Draft)

May 4, 2025

Mitch Blatt mocks a three-round post-NFL Draft 2025 fantasy football rookie mock draft. Who should you pick in your dynasty fantasy football league?

As the 2025 NFL Draft ended, fantasy football managers are getting started jumping into mock drafts and rookie drafts in their dynasty leagues.

There’s a clear consensus at No. 1. Everyone is taking Ashton Jeanty. The top four picks are all pretty much a consensus: Omarion Hampton, Tetairoa McMillan, and Travis Hunter in this order, or a different one.

This rookie-only draft is intended for dynasty teams with a slight tilt toward win-now builds. It’s aimed at single-QB leagues whose teams roster backups and developmental quarterbacks.

For more good information on strategies for dynasty for the 2025 season, be sure to check out RotoBaller's Dynasty Fantasy Football Guide.

First Round

1.01: Ashton Jeanty, RB, Las Vegas Raiders

Ashton Jeanty is the best collegiate running back in years, and he’s entering a situation where he will have a monster workload.

Jeanty set the collegiate records for rushing yards and rushing attempts while averaging 6.4 yards per attempt in his career and scoring 56 rushing and receiving touchdowns. He didn’t play in one of the big conferences, but all the characteristics that made him the No. 6 overall pick are evident on tape. He does everything well, and his low center of balance and strength make him a nightmare to bring down.

Don’t overthink this pick. The NFL knows how to pick out elite RB talent. Jeanty was the highest-drafted running back since 2012, and almost all the RBs picked in the top 12 end up being fantasy successes.

We’re talking about Bijan Robinson and Jahmyr Gibbs in 2023, Saquon Barkley in 2018, Leonard Fournette and Christian McCaffrey in 2017, Ezekiel Elliott in 2016, and Todd Gurley in 2015. Trent Richardson, whom the Browns drafted No. 3 in 2012, did not have a great career, but he did fine for fantasy managers his rookie season, rushing for 950 yards and 11 touchdowns.

1.02: Omarion Hampton, RB, Los Angeles Chargers

Hampton is the second-best running back from a talent standpoint, and he’s also going to a team that will maximize his potential.

Head coach Jim Harbaugh and offensive coordinator Greg Roman operate a run-heavy scheme. They manifested fantasy relevance from J.K. Dobbins. With Omarion Hampton, they have a younger, healthier, more talented running back who was drafted a round earlier than Dobbins.

He might begin the season behind Najee Harris on first downs, but Hampton is a better pass-catcher, and he should be expected to eventually overtake Harris, who is on a one-year deal, as the primary RB.

1.03: Tetairoa McMillan, WR, Carolina Panthers

Tet McMillan has the easiest route to being a full-time starter and potentially his team’s WR1 than any of the receivers picked in Round 1.

The Panthers receiving room consists of an aging Adam Thielen, a disappointing Xavier Legette, and solid depth pieces in Jalen Coker and David Moore. Legette might still show himself to be a quality downfield threat, but he’s not ever going to be an all-around WR1. McMillan is already ranked as the WR1 on ESPN’s depth chart.

A top-12 receiver is another draft position that NFL teams are generally good at picking. Sometimes receivers take longer to come around, but even Marvin Harrison Jr. and Rome Odunze had their 100-yard and multi-touchdown games last season.

Tet gets the nod over Travis Hunter in offense-only fantasy leagues because you don’t have to worry about him missing snaps to rest up for defense.

1.04: Travis Hunter, WR, Jacksonville Jaguars

In IDP (individual defensive player) fantasy football, absolutely take Hunter ahead of McMillan. If Hunter has DB eligibility, I’d even consider taking Hunter ahead of Hampton and Jeanty, depending on the needs of my team.

But you’re not going to see Hunter play 90 percent of the Jags’ offensive snaps. If he plays something between 50-75 percent of the offensive snaps, he could still be quite productive. With his athleticism, his ball skills, and his coordination to get his feet down and outmaneuver defensive backs, he could have a higher upside than Tet.

Many analysts had ranked Hunter as the No. 1 WR in terms of talent. But you don't know exactly what you’re getting from him.

1.05: Quinshon Judkins, RB, Cleveland Browns

Judkins to the Browns is another example of a strong talent paired with an opportunity for high volume.

The quality of the Browns offensive line and the overall team fit isn’t quite as good as the Raiders or the Chargers, but it’s not bad enough to turn me off to Judkins.

The Browns line created 1.6 yards per rush before contact last season, which is just slightly below average. PFF ranked the Browns as the No. 20 offensive line despite injuries, and they added guard Teven Jenkins and tackle Cornelius Lucas in free agency.

Coach Kevin Stefanski presided over top-10 high-volume rushing offenses every year of his career as an offensive coordinator and head coach until last season. Judkins’ competition is Jerome Ford and Pierre Strong Jr., and his draft capital at No. 36 suggests he will be productive.

1.06: Matthew Golden, WR, Green Bay Packers

Josh Jacobs was agitating for the Packers to draft a WR1. Matthew Golden might not be that WR1. He’s best suited for downfield and in-breaking routes.

Matthew Golden 2025 #ReceptionPerception Prospect Profile...

Highlights:
- 68.5% success rate vs. man coverage
- 82.5% success rate vs. zone coverage
- 83.3% contested catch rate
- Excellent success on deep and intermediate routes

Golden looks like an ideal and dangerous… pic.twitter.com/QSwa2EUWUD

— Matt Harmon (@MattHarmon_BYB) April 17, 2025

As a Longhorn, he ran posts, digs, and corner routes 34 percent of the time and succeeded 80.6 percent of the time on digs, per Reception Perception. Jordan Love can get him the ball deep.

1.07: Cam Ward, QB, Tennessee Titans

Cam Ward would have been a second-tier quarterback in the 2024 NFL Draft, and the Titans are an average landing spot at best. I’m not excited about having to draft Cam Ward, but a No. 1 overall quarterback merits a first-round fantasy draft pick. In Superflex leagues, he should go earlier.

1.08: Tyler Warren, TE, Indianapolis Colts

Although he was picked as the TE2, three spots behind Colston Loveland, Tyler Warren was ranked as the better prospect on most draft boards. Warren had a better PFF grade, a better receiving grade, more yards per route run, more yards after catch per route run, and almost twice as many total yards.

While Warren’s team currently has a worse quarterback situation than Loveland’s, Warren has a better chance for success in the long term.

1.09: Colston Loveland, TE, Chicago Bears

Colston Loveland is considered by some to be a better route runner than Tyler Warren. He runs routes like a wide receiver. On over 94 percent of the passing plays he was on the field, he ran a route, and he rarely blocked. On those routes, he was lined up in the slot or wide 67.5 percent of the time.

In short, Loveland is used in fantasy-productive ways.

1.10: Luther Burden III, WR, Chicago Bears

Though he fell to the early second round, Luther Burden III was considered a first-round prospect by many. He was ranked as a top-20 overall prospect by PFF and CBS Sports. He was the WR3 on CBS’s board and the WR4, according to NFL Draft Buzz.

1.11: Jayden Higgins, WR, Houston Texans

Higgins broke out early, going for 983 yards and six touchdowns at Iowa State as a rookie and then topped that with 1,183 yards and nine touchdowns his second year, proving himself a draft prospect in just two years. That’s a good sign for his NFL potential.

Playing with C.J. Stroud, he has a good quarterback, but he has little chance of becoming the WR1 as long as Nico Collins is in Houston.

1.12: Kaleb Johnson, RB, Pittsburgh Steelers

Kaleb Johnson is a one-cut-and-hit rusher who excels in zone-blocking schemes like that which the Steelers run. Offensive coordinator Arthur Smith likes to use committees, which bodes well for the chance of the third-round pick having a role in the Steelers offense in Year 1.

Jaylen Warren is only on a one-year contract, so Johnson could take over as the primary running back in Year 2.

Second Round

2.01: Emeka Egbuka, WR, Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Emeka Egbuka may be a better all-around receiver than Matthew Golden, but he will have to wait until either Chris Godwin or Mike Evans retires to get significant playing time.

2.02: TreVeyon Henderson, RB, New England Patriots

TreVeyon Henderson might be one spot better than his Ohio State teammate Quinshon Judkins, but the Patriots already have Rhamondre Stevenson signed until 2028.

2.03: RJ Harvey, RB, Denver Broncos

The Broncos could use a top running back, and head coach Sean Payton certainly can use one.

2.04: Mason Taylor, TE, New York Jets

The third tight end taken, Taylor, fills a void for the Jets.

2.05: Tyler Shough, QB, New Orleans Saints

If you want to win now, draft Tyler Shough and hope Derek Carr misses the season.

2.06: Jaxson Dart, QB, New York Giants

But if you want to win in the future, look no further. Jaxson Dart has the chance to end up as the starting quarterback who would be throwing to Malik Nabers.

2.07: Harold Fannin Jr., TE, Cleveland Browns

Harold Fannin Jr. was graded as the best receiving tight end by PFF.

2.08: Tre Harris, WR, Los Angeles Chargers

Tre Harris could outcompete Quentin Johnston and Mike Williams for the Chargers’ WR2 spot behind Ladd McConkey.

2.09: Kyle Williams, WR, New England Patriots

The Patriots WR room consists of an aging Stefon Diggs, a busted Ja'Lynn Polk, and a bunch of lackluster, frequently injured receivers who were drafted in the fourth round or later.

2.10: Jalen Milroe, QB, Seattle Seahawks

Jalen Milroe has amazing rushing talent. Plus, the Seahawks will likely be moving on from Sam Darnold sooner rather than later.

2.11: Jack Bech, WR, Las Vegas Raiders

As the WR8, Bech has solid draft capital, and he has a clear path to become a top-2 starting WR on his team.

2.12: Cam Skattebo, RB, New York Giants

Skattebo is such a freaky, can’t-bring-him-down playmaker who you should draft for his skill, regardless of the meh landing spot.

Third Round

Once you get into the third round, the picks become gambles that are driven mostly by personal preference.

The difference in value between a receiver taken in the third round of the NFL Draft and one taken in the fourth round is a lot smaller than the difference between a first- and second-round receiver.

There’s no consensus like there is for the first four picks of the fantasy draft.

3.01: Jaylin Noel, WR, Houston Texans

3.02: Elijah Arroyo, TE, Seattle Seahawks

3.03: Elic Ayomanor, WR, Tennessee Titans

3.04: Jalen Royals, WR, Kansas City Chiefs

3.05: Trevor Etienne, RB, Carolina Panthers

3.06: Dillon Gabriel, QB, Cleveland Browns

3.07: Jordan James, RB, San Francisco 49ers

3.08: Jaydon Blue, RB, Dallas Cowboys

3.09: Woody Marks, RB, Houston Texans

3.10: Bhayshul Tuten, RB, Jacksonville Jaguars

3.11: Chimere Dike, WR, Tennessee Titans

3.12: Isaac TeSlaa, WR, Detroit Lions

I like Trevor Etienne joining a rising Panthers offense (premised on Bryce Young maintaining his breakout) in which Jonathon Brooks’ future is extremely uncertain.

The two Titans receivers, Elic Ayomanor and Chimere Dike, have the potential to become one of Cam Ward’s future favorite targets. Dike was taken earlier, as the first pick of the fourth round, but Ayomanor, who was one of the compensatory picks at the end of the fourth, was ranked ahead of Dike on most public boards.

Running backs Jordan James and Woody Marks find themselves on teams with good offenses that have older running backs.

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