Fantasy Football Rookies to Avoid in Redraft Leagues: 6 First-Year Busts (2025)

Sometimes, drafting the right rookie can be a major help for your fantasy football team. Rookies are usually the biggest unknowns in the league, so sometimes you can grab a guy at a nice value right before he blows up. However, it doesn't always work out that way. Often, fans and analysts get too excited […]

Updated 2025 Fantasy Football Rookie QB Rankings: Jaxson Dart, Tyler Shough, Cam Ward, Shedeur Sanders, Jalen Milroe, Dillon Gabriel, Will Howard

Fantasy football season is inching closer, but those who play in dynasty leagues know the action never stops, and we're still in rookie draft mode. We're here to assist with our 2025 fantasy football rookie quarterback rankings. In the updated rookie QB rankings below, check out where key players like Jaxson Dart, Tyler Shough, Cam […]

Should I Draft Emeka Egbuka or Luther Burden III? 2025 Fantasy Football Dynasty Rookie Draft Analysis

While everyone focuses on the depth of running backs in this NFL Draft class, it's easy to wonder if there are any receivers this year who can live up to the standards that Brian Thomas Jr., Malik Nabers, Ladd McConkey, and rising star Marvin Harrison Jr. set from the 2024 draft class. Although Tetairoa McMillan […]

3 Fantasy Football Rookies to Target: Breakout Candidates and Draft Sleepers for FFPC Leagues

Enthusiasm within the fantasy football community for members of this year's rookie class was already surging months before we witnessed the results of April's NFL Draft. This frenzy for first-year players was sustained as many of you participated in rookie drafts, and it has remained robust as a rising number of rosters are being assembled […]

Should I Draft DJ Giddens or Tahj Brooks? 2025 Fantasy Football Dynasty Rookie Draft Analysis

With the 2025 draft rumored to be one of the most notorious running back classes the NFL has seen in a long time, it makes things exciting no matter where your draft picks are in your rookie drafts. Everyone will undoubtedly be searching for this year's Bucky Irving and Tyrone Tracy Jr. to impact their team despite finding […]

Updated 2025 Fantasy Football Rookie TE Rankings: Colston Loveland, Tyler Warren, Mason Taylor, Terrance Ferguson, Oronde Gadsden, Luke Lachey

Whether you're in a seasonal, dynasty, best ball, rookie, or any other kind of draft, the tight end spot is always difficult to navigate. We're here to help with our 2025 fantasy football rookie tight end rankings. In the updated rookie TE rankings below, check out where key pass-catchers like Colston Loveland, Tyler Warren, Mason […]

Undervalued Fantasy Football Wide Receiver Sleepers: 5 Breakout Candidates to Target and Draft (2025)

Wide receivers comprise the bulk of fantasy football rosters. Most leagues use at least two wideout slots in the starting lineup, and most players will use a wide receiver in their flex position. As such, having a solid wide receiver room on your fantasy team is essential to your success. Without at least one solid […]

Should I Draft TreVeyon Henderson or Kaleb Johnson? 2025 Dynasty Rookie Draft Analysis

New England Patriots running back TreVeyon Henderson and Pittsburgh Steelers running back Kaleb Johnson were selected in the second and third rounds of the 2025 NFL Draft by their respective teams. Both running backs put up impressive statistical production in their final seasons of college. Yet they are very, very different as prospects, and many […]

Updated 2025 Fantasy Football Rookie WR Rankings: Tetairoa McMillan, Travis Hunter, Luther Burden, Jaylin Noel, Jack Bech, Jalen Royals, Pat Bryant

The fantasy football season is still a few months away, but dynasty and rookie drafts are in full swing. We're here to help with our 2025 fantasy football rookie wide receiver rankings. In the updated rookie WR rankings below, you'll see where key rookie wideouts like Tetairoa McMillan, Travis Hunter, Luther Burden III, Jaylin Noel, […]

Should I Draft Woody Marks or Jarquez Hunter? 2025 Fantasy Football Dynasty Rookie Draft Analysis

Houston Texans running back Woody Marks, selected with pick No. 116 overall, and Los Angeles Rams running back Jarquez Hunter, chosen just one spot later at No. 117 overall, were both drafted in the fourth round of the 2025 NFL Draft. In dynasty fantasy football leagues, they're both targets in rookie drafts. However, it's not […]

Should I Draft Cam Skattebo or Jaydon Blue? 2025 Fantasy Football Dynasty Rookie Draft Analysis

New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo, drafted by his new team with the 105th overall pick in the fourth round of the 2025 NFL Draft, and Dallas Cowboys RB Jaydon Blue, selected in Round 5 with pick No. 149 overall, are two rookie RBs who are garnering plenty of interest in dynasty fantasy football […]

Updated 2025 Fantasy Football Rookie RB Rankings: Quinshon Judkins, Kaleb Johnson, Bhayshul Tuten, Dylan Sampson, Jaydon Blue, Devin Neal, DJ Giddens

Rookies are always exciting assets to add to a redraft or dynasty team, and if you are seeking help at the RB spot, check out our 2025 fantasy football rookie running back rankings. In the updated rookie RB rankings below, you'll see where Quinshon Judkins, Kaleb Johnson, Bhayshul Tuten, Dylan Sampson, Jaydon Blue, Devin Neal, and […]

Updated Dynasty Fantasy Football Rookie Mock Draft: 12 Teams, Superflex/2QB (Two Rounds)

The 2025 NFL Draft has come and gone. That means it’s time for the fantasy football world to move on to the best part of the offseason -- dynasty rookie drafts. While many dynasty rookie mock drafts have been completed, several fantasy leagues are still drafting. Therefore, let’s look at an updated two-round dynasty fantasy […]

Is Tyler Shough or Spencer Rattler the Starting Quarterback for the Saints? 2025 Fantasy Football Depth Charts

When longtime starting quarterback Derek Carr announced his surprise retirement on May 10, the New Orleans Saints were suddenly faced with a glaring void at the most important position on the field. Carr, a veteran leader and stabilizing presence, had been expected to return for at least one more season. His departure left the franchise […]

Should I Draft Pat Bryant or Jalen Royals? 2025 Fantasy Football Dynasty Rookie Draft Analysis

We are less than three months away from the 2025-2026 NFL season kicking off. That means dynasty rookie drafts will now be in full swing over the next few months. While everyone is most excited about the early rounds, it's the later rounds that could really make a difference for your dynasty team.  Just look […]

2025 Fantasy Football Rookie FLEX Rankings: Post-NFL Draft - TreVeyon Henderson, Emeka Egbuka, RJ Harvey, Tre Harris, Jayden Higgins, Bhayshul Tuten

Rookie draft season is still rolling on as the new NFL season slowly approaches. To help you prepare, our NFL team put together these 2025 fantasy football rookie FLEX rankings after the 2025 NFL Draft. It's tough to know who to pick when comparing players at different positions, so let's dive into the flex rankings […]

Should I Draft Tetairoa McMillan or Omarion Hampton? 2025 Fantasy Football Dynasty Rookie Draft Analysis

While summer is here and typically means it’s time to relax and take vacations, dynasty fantasy football managers know there is no time to rest during the offseason. Rookie drafts are underway, and gamers are facing tough decisions with every pick. Two of the top players available in dynasty rookie drafts this year are Carolina […]

Should I Draft RJ Harvey or Quinshon Judkins? 2025 Dynasty Rookie Draft Analysis

Denver Broncos running back RJ Harvey and Cleveland Browns running back Quinshon Judkins are two rookie backs drafted in the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft. Judkins was selected early, at 36th overall, in a move that some might consider a bit of a reach. Interestingly, the fantasy community was utterly blindsided by Harvey's […]

5 Fantasy Football Rookie Running Back Breakout Candidates: Player Outlooks and Projections (2025)

There are always running backs who come into the NFL and make an immediate impact. In 2023, Bijan Robinson, Jahmyr Gibbs, and De'Von Achane were three breakout rookie running backs. All three players also finished as top-24 running backs in fantasy. In 2024, Bucky Irving and Tyrone Tracy Jr. could be seen as rookie breakouts.  […]

Top 5 Rookie Fantasy Football Avoids - Dynasty League Draft Bust Candidates (2025)

In the high-stakes world of dynasty fantasy football, rookie drafts are a critical opportunity to build a championship-caliber roster that thrives for years to come. While the allure of unproven talent can be tempting, selecting the wrong players can set your team back significantly, draining resources and roster spots that could have been better utilized. […]

Fantasy Football Rookie Running Backs in the Best Situations: 3 RB Breakouts to Draft (2025)

A deep and talented running back class may not be as fruitful as we'd once hoped, at least in Year 1. While Omarion Hampton, TreVeyon Henderson, and Kaleb Johnson are projected to take control of their respective depth charts eventually, proven veterans stand in their way of securing full-time roles in their rookie campaigns. Najee […]

5 League-Winning Fantasy Football Sleeper Wide Receivers: Undervalued Draft Targets (2025)

There are a few more important things to do in PPR fantasy football redraft leagues than nailing your later-round picks on wide receivers that end up finishing the year among the top players at their position. WRs have huge upside in PPR leagues due to their main role being, you know, catching the football. Every […]

4 Rookie Fantasy Football Wide Receiver Breakout Candidates: Player Outlooks and Projections (2025)

Rookie wide receivers are the subject of a ton of fascination by fantasy football managers every season, and with good reason. In many years, a rookie wideout absolutely smashes his projections and finishes as a top-10 player at his position. There are plenty of recent examples of this happening. Just last season, Jacksonville Jaguars WR […]

Is Tyreek Hill a Fantasy Football Wide Receiver to Avoid Drafting This Season? (2025)

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill has made a career out of dazzling NFL viewers with his incredible combination of acceleration and long speed. For years, defenses have had little in the way of answers for Hill's generational athleticism. That was, until last season. The Dolphins offense as a whole was much worse than it […]

5 Fantasy Football Sleeper Running Backs to Target in Drafts: Deep Late-Round Sleepers (2025)

The process of identifying sleepers can become an integral part of both the planning process and your eventual roster construction that occurs during your drafts. The designation of certain players as sleepers does not suggest a lack of awareness surrounding those players, as a large percentage of fantasy managers voraciously research their options before each […]

Fantasy Football Superflex Rookie Mock Draft: Round 3 Picks and Players to Target (2025)

The third round of rookie drafts in dynasty fantasy football leagues, despite generally being stripped of a lot of talent, still manages to have a few players who vastly outperform their ADP every season. Of course, in Superflex leagues, it's generally unlikely to get a good quarterback in these rounds. But players of other positions, […]

Fantasy Football Rookie Tight Ends You Must Draft in 2025

Fantasy football managers have seen several rookie tight ends become strong fantasy options in Year 1. A rookie tight end has finished as the overall TE1 in back-to-back years. Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta finished as the top overall tight end in 2023, and Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers finished as the best […]

Dynasty Fantasy Football Rookie Draft Rankings: Top 10 Draft Picks for Superflex Leagues (2025)

While the 2025 NFL Draft was more than a month ago, fantasy players are still knee-deep in dynasty rookie drafts. However, dynasty rookie rankings have changed since the NFL Draft ended in late April. Therefore, let’s look at my updated top-10 dynasty rookie draft rankings for Superflex leagues.Editor's Note: Explore RotoBaller’s Dynasty Fantasy Football hub […]

Day 3 NFL Rookie Running Backs Who Could Start: 4 Fantasy Football Sleepers to Draft (2025)

The ever-coveted RB1 roles can lead to hugely productive fantasy seasons for running backs. There isn't much to explain here -- volume is nearly everything at the RB position. That's how unathletic players like Rams running back Kyren Williams can put up massive numbers -- they have huge, huge roles in their offenses. Obviously, the […]