Cam Ward, Jayden Higgins, Pat Bryant - Dynasty Fantasy Football Rookie Draft Busts

Dynasty fantasy football managers are smack in the middle of rookie draft season. This is the most critical stage of the dynasty offseason. Managers in rebuild mode who’ve been furiously stockpiling picks can finally put pen to paper and build a team filled with all their favorite prospects. Contenders who came up short are looking […]

Five-Round Fantasy Football Dynasty Rookie Mock Draft: Superflex, Tight End Premium

In the ever-growing field of dynasty fantasy football, there are endless tweaks, settings, and formats available to make things more interesting or balanced. Those tweaks include adding defender positions (IDP) or a Superflex (QB/RB/WR/TE) spot, awarding bonus points for long runs or receptions, and/or utilizing Tight End Premium scoring. This year, we are doing one-man […]

3 Fantasy Football Rookie Running Backs Sleepers - Jarquez Hunter, Dylan Sampson, Trevor Etienne

There's (almost) always one. From Bucky Irving to Chase Brown to Kyren Williams to Rhamondre Stevenson to Tony Pollard (we can go back further if you like), at least one Day 3 running back becomes a fantasy football asset (2020 being the lone exception in recent history). The dopamine hit when fantasy managers strike gold […]

Should I Draft Tyler Warren or Colston Loveland? 2025 Dynasty Rookie Draft Analysis

According to many analysts, the consensus No. 1 tight end prospect in the 2025 NFL Draft class was former Penn State TE Tyler Warren, whom the Indianapolis Colts drafted. He was often mocked as being a top-6 selected player. That didn't come to pass. Instead, former Michigan tight end Colston Loveland, who landed with the Chicago Bears […]

3 Fantasy Football Rookies to Draft in Dynasty Leagues: Underrated Players to Target

In previous articles, I've named rookies such as Chicago Bears tight end Colston Loveland, New England Patriots wide receiver Kyle Williams, and Denver Broncos running back RJ Harvey as underrated rookies with massive upside. But thanks to the 2025 NFL Draft, I can't do that with those guys anymore. This is because draft capital causes […]

9 Fantasy Football Rookie Draft Sleepers: Undervalued Targets and Staff Picks

The 2025 NFL Draft is far behind us, but dynasty fantasy football rookie drafts will take place all offseason long. Everyone knows about the top studs like Ashton Jeanty, Omarion Hampton, Travis Hunter, and Tyler Warren, but identifying later-round sleepers is key to crushing your rookie selections. If you're looking for the best sleepers for […]

Brashard Smith, Jaxson Dart, DJ Giddens - Dynasty Fantasy Football Rookie Draft Sleepers

With the 2025 NFL Draft well behind us, and most of the highest-sought-after rookies already well known and nested in their spots in fantasy football ADP rankings, many fantasy managers' attentions have shifted more towards sleepers at each position. Finding real sleepers who break out at some point in their first two seasons, despite having […]

Should I Draft Dillon Gabriel or Shedeur Sanders? 2025 Dynasty Rookie Draft Analysis

The Cleveland Browns now have the most interesting bad quarterback room in the NFL. After signing both QBs Joe Flacco and Kenny Pickett to join their usual starter, Deshaun Watson, they drafted both Dillon Gabriel and Shedeur Sanders in the 2025 NFL Draft. It was an interesting move, and it seems to signify that they […]

Fantasy Football Running Back Sleepers: Undrafted RB Stashes

Throughout the 2025 NFL Draft process, there was talk about this running back class being loaded and deep. Unfortunately, that sometimes means players go undrafted, though we've seen some running backs give us fantasy-relevant seasons. Six running backs were drafted on Days 1 and 2 in the 2025 class. We had four running backs in […]

Fantasy Football Rookie Running Backs You Must Draft In 2025

What can we say about the 2025 rookie running back class that hasn't already been said? This is one of those RB classes with multiple potential fantasy football league-winners and game-changers. The potential of these guys is through the roof! Although most people will focus on Ashton Jeanty and Omarion Hampton, the two first-round running […]

Overvalued Fantasy Football Rookies: 5 Draft Avoids in 2025

The 2025 NFL Draft has come and gone, so it's time to look at fantasy football average draft position (ADP) to determine which rookies are overvalued for 2025 redraft leagues. While some rookies have favorable landing spots, this has caused their ADP to rise to the point where they're too expensive. On this page, we'll […]

6 Fantasy Football Rookies With Top-12 Positional Upside In 2025

Every season, a handful of rookies finish in the top 30 or so players at their respective positions in fantasy football. However, the truly elite players finish in the top 12 and go on to be difference-makers for your team. Running backs and wide receivers in particular can achieve such a feat. Rookie seasons from […]

Should I Draft Mason Taylor or Elijah Arroyo? 2025 Fantasy Football Dynasty Rookie Draft Analysis

We are at the point in the offseason where rookie drafts are in full swing. The 2025 NFL Draft is behind us, and most dynasty teams are getting ready to add rookies to their teams. While everyone always looks forward to the first round of rookie drafts, the second, third, and fourth rounds matter just […]

Five-Round Fantasy Football Dynasty Rookie Mock Draft: Single-QB, Tight End Premium

In the ever-growing field of dynasty fantasy football, there are an endless number of tweaks, settings, and formats available to make things more interesting or balanced. Those tweaks include adding defender positions (IDP) or a Superflex (QB/RB/WR/TE) spot, awarding bonus points for long runs or receptions, and/or utilizing Tight End Premium scoring. This year, we […]

Travis Hunter Rookie Fantasy Football Outlook and Profile

The Jacksonville Jaguars were a mess in 2024, going 4-13. QB Trevor Lawrence looked like a shell of his previous self, and the defense was one of the league's worst. Head coach Doug Pederson was fired and replaced by Buccaneers offensive coordinator Liam Coen. To accelerate their rebuild, the team took a big swing in […]

Omarion Hampton Fantasy Football Rookie Profile

Much of the hype surrounding the 2025 rookie class has been focused on this year’s collection of running backs. This has been a byproduct of the enticing depth that exists with this year’s group of first-year backs, along with the potential for some newcomers to seize integral roles with the franchises that selected them during […]

Should I Draft RJ Harvey or Kaleb Johnson? 2025 Dynasty Fantasy Football Rookie Draft Analysis

The Denver Broncos drafted former UCF running back RJ Harvey in the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft. Later, in the third round, the Pittsburgh Steelers drafted former Iowa running back Kaleb Johnson. Given where these guys were drafted, and the seemingly open backfields they join, both should have significant roles in Year 1. […]

Should I Draft Bhayshul Tuten or Cam Skattebo? 2025 Dynasty Fantasy Football Rookie Draft Analysis

Over the last few years, we’ve seen running backs consistently be pushed down the board in fantasy football dynasty rookie drafts. The NFL has embraced more running back committees each year, and given the shorter life span of most backs, the position has been devalued across many dynasty leagues. However, the position made a bit […]

Fantasy Football Outlooks For Rookie Tight Ends: Colston Loveland, Tyler Warren, Mason Taylor, Terrance Ferguson, Elijah Arroyo, Harold Fannin

The rookie tight-end class from the 2025 NFL Draft was one of the more stacked classes at its position in recent memory. There was one prospect widely considered to be a blue-chip player, and he wasn't even the first TE taken in the draft. That was surprising to some, but not to all. Although tight […]

Should I Draft Kyle Williams or Jack Bech? 2025 Dynasty Rookie Draft Analysis

The 2025 NFL Draft has now come and gone. Those of us who like dynasty fantasy football, and especially those of us die-hards (or people who work in the industry) (don't worry, I followed it all year before I started working for RotoBaller), have already spent plenty of time pontificating who to select in rookie […]

Tyler Shough, Chris Olave, Rashid Shaheed Fantasy Football Outlooks: Post-Derek Carr Retirement

New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr announced his retirement on May 10, in a surprise move (well, somewhat) that will have many fantasy football implications moving forward. Carr's tenure with the Saints was rocky, marked mainly by inconsistency and, obviously, injury issues. The Saints drafted quarterback Tyler Shough, a rookie from Louisville, as injury insurance […]

Should I Draft Emeka Egbuka or Matthew Golden? 2025 Dynasty Rookie Draft Analysis

It has been a couple of exciting weeks for dynasty managers. Those in dynasty leagues paid extra close attention to the 2025 NFL Draft last month. Seeing where Ashton Jeanty, Omarion Hampton, Tetairoa McMillan, and Quinshon Judkins would land could make or break their dynasty value in Year 1 and beyond. In this article, we will look closer at […]

Should I Draft Tre Harris or Jayden Higgins? 2025 Fantasy Football Dynasty Rookie Draft Analysis

Plenty of fantasy football dynasty owners will be partaking in rookie drafts over the next few months. Ashton Jeanty is the consensus 1.01 in every dynasty format, and Omarion Hampton is the 1.02 in most leagues after being selected by the Los Angeles Chargers later in the first round. If you don't own the top […]

Expert Fantasy Football Mock Draft From The No. 3 Spot: 12 Teams, Single QB

The fantasy football world has turned its attention to dynasty rookie drafts. However, it’s never too early to prepare for redraft season. Every year, fantasy players do countless hours of research to prepare for their redraft league drafts. One of the best ways to prepare is to do several mock drafts, using different strategies to […]

Should I Draft Jaxson Dart or Tyler Shough? 2025 Dynasty Rookie Draft Analysis

We all know the importance of having an elite starting quarterback in the NFL. The teams that have one constantly find themselves in championship contention. This concept often applies in dynasty football leagues as well. Admittedly, though, quarterbacks are more important in superflex dynasty leagues than single quarterback leagues. That’s why it’s imperative to find […]

Fantasy Football Superflex Rookie Mock Draft: Round 2

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. Yet, no one should head into their dynasty rookie drafts without preparing. Fantasy players can do several things to prepare for their dynasty rookie […]

Fantasy Football Superflex Rookie Mock Draft: Round 1 Picks and Players to Target (2025)

The 2025 NFL Draft is in the rearview mirror. That means it’s time for the fantasy football world to dive into dynasty rookie drafts. However, fantasy players should never blindly enter their dynasty rookie drafts without preparing. Fantasy players can do several things to prepare for their dynasty rookie drafts. However, the best way to […]

Rookie Fantasy Football Outlooks For Second-Round Wide Receivers - Luther Burden, Tre Harris, Jayden Higgins

The second round of the 2025 NFL Draft saw three highly rated rookies selected -- Luther Burden III by the Chicago Bears, Tre Harris by the Los Angeles Chargers, and Jayden Higgins by the Houston Texans. Generally, receivers selected in the second round of the NFL Draft are quickly funneled into prominent roles in the […]

Should I Draft Tetairoa McMillan or Travis Hunter? 2025 Dynasty Fantasy Football Rookie Draft Analysis

The first 10 picks of the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft saw the consensus two best wide receivers in this year's rookie class -- Travis Hunter and Tetairoa McMillan -- selected at picks No. 2 and No. 8, respectively. While Hunter's higher draft capital was likely boosted by his abilities at the cornerback […]