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Early 2025 Fantasy Football FLEX Rankings: DK Metcalf, DeVonta Smith, Chase Brown, Tyone Tracy Jr., Zay Flowers, Rashee Rice, Jauan Jennings

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RotoBaller's early 2025 fantasy football FLEX rankings for redraft leagues. These are pre-NFL Draft rankings for fantasy football RBs, WRs, and TEs.

The end of the 2024 fantasy football campaign was several weeks ago, but it's never too early to start thinking about the 2025 season. To kick things off, we're here with our early 2025 fantasy football FLEX rankings for redraft leagues. If you are interested in taking an early look at next year's fantasy football season, let's dive into the rankings to see where key flex options like DK Metcalf, DeVonta Smith, Chase Brown, Tyone Tracy Jr., Zay Flowers, Rashee Rice, Jauan Jennings stand among other RBs, WRs, and TEs.

We're cranking away all year with fantasy football content -- so be sure to also check out our 2025 best ball fantasy football rankings, 2025 dynasty fantasy football rankings, and 2025 NFL rookie fantasy football rankings. Whatever you're interested in, we've got you covered.

RotoBaller's lead NFL analyst Nick Mariano has put together these initial 2025 rankings, which will of course be updated regularly throughout the NFL off-season -- after the NFL scouting combine, after the NFL Draft, after NFL free agency, and all through the start of the 2025 fantasy football season.

Be sure to check all of our fantasy football rankings for 2025:

 

Early 2025 Fantasy Football FLEX Rankings

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Rank
Player
Name
Pos.
1 Saquon Barkley RB
2 Ja'Marr Chase WR
3 Bijan Robinson RB
4 Justin Jefferson WR
5 Puka Nacua WR
6 Nico Collins WR
7 Jahmyr Gibbs RB
8 CeeDee Lamb WR
9 Malik Nabers WR
10 Amon-Ra St. Brown WR
11 Brock Bowers TE
12 De'Von Achane RB
13 Brian Thomas Jr. WR
14 Breece Hall RB
15 Chase Brown RB
16 Josh Jacobs RB
17 Bucky Irving RB
18 Christian McCaffrey RB
19 Derrick Henry RB
20 A.J. Brown WR
21 Ashton Jeanty RB
22 Kyren Williams RB
23 Tee Higgins WR
24 Jonathan Taylor RB
25 Trey McBride TE
26 Ladd McConkey WR
27 James Cook RB
28 Mike Evans WR
29 Jaxon Smith-Njigba WR
30 George Kittle TE
31 Tyreek Hill WR
32 Joe Mixon RB
33 Drake London WR
34 Alvin Kamara RB
35 Chuba Hubbard RB
36 Garrett Wilson WR
37 George Pickens WR
38 David Montgomery RB
39 Davante Adams WR
40 James Conner RB
41 Kenneth Walker III RB
42 Jaylen Warren RB
43 Brian Robinson Jr. RB
44 Terry McLaurin WR
45 DJ Moore WR
46 Tyrone Tracy Jr. RB
47 Chris Godwin WR
48 Xavier Worthy WR
49 Tony Pollard RB
50 Zay Flowers WR
51 Jordan Addison WR
52 Marvin Harrison Jr. WR
53 Isiah Pacheco RB
54 Cooper Kupp WR
55 Aaron Jones RB
56 Rashee Rice WR
57 DK Metcalf WR
58 Jameson Williams WR
59 Courtland Sutton WR
60 DeVonta Smith WR
61 Sam LaPorta TE
62 J.K. Dobbins RB
63 Chris Olave WR
64 Deebo Samuel Sr. WR
65 Jauan Jennings WR
66 Jonnu Smith TE
67 Jerry Jeudy WR
68 Mark Andrews TE
69 Tetairoa McMillan WR
70 Travis Kelce TE
71 D'Andre Swift RB
72 Jayden Reed WR
73 Rico Dowdle RB
74 Jaylen Waddle WR
75 Rome Odunze WR
76 Brandon Aiyuk WR
77 Keenan Allen WR
78 T.J. Hockenson TE
79 David Njoku TE
80 Nick Chubb RB
81 Calvin Ridley WR
82 Khalil Shakir WR
83 Michael Pittman Jr. WR
84 Josh Downs WR
85 Jakobi Meyers WR
86 Dalton Kincaid TE
87 Travis Hunter WR
88 Evan Engram TE
89 Rashid Shaheed WR
90 Rhamondre Stevenson RB
91 Najee Harris RB
92 Tucker Kraft TE
93 Jake Ferguson TE
94 Travis Etienne Jr. RB
95 Jalen McMillan WR
96 Amari Cooper WR
97 Marquise Brown WR
98 Darnell Mooney WR
99 Ricky Pearsall WR
100 Tank Bigsby RB
101 Zach Charbonnet RB
102 Romeo Doubs WR
103 Jaleel McLaughlin RB
104 Rachaad White RB
105 Dallas Goedert TE
106 Tyjae Spears RB
107 Blake Corum RB
108 Keon Coleman WR
109 Quentin Johnston WR
110 Kyle Pitts TE
111 Austin Ekeler RB
112 Omarion Hampton RB
113 DeAndre Hopkins WR
114 Jerome Ford RB
115 Trey Benson RB
116 Javonte Williams RB
117 Jordan Mason RB
118 Cade Otton TE
119 Kareem Hunt RB
120 Pat Freiermuth TE
121 Christian Kirk WR
122 Diontae Johnson WR
123 Zach Ertz TE
124 Raheem Mostert RB
125 Audric Estime RB
126 Adam Thielen WR
127 Hunter Henry TE
128 Tyler Allgeier RB
129 Antonio Gibson RB
130 Tyler Warren TE
131 Ray Davis RB
132 Luther Burden III WR
133 Wan'Dale Robinson WR
134 Devin Singletary RB
135 Rashod Bateman WR
136 Cedric Tillman WR
137 Dontayvion Wicks WR
138 Marvin Mims Jr. WR
139 Chig Okonkwo TE
140 Khalil Herbert RB
141 Braelon Allen RB
142 Roschon Johnson RB
143 Xavier Legette WR
144 Stefon Diggs WR
145 Nick Westbrook-Ikhine WR
146 Andrei Iosivas WR
147 MarShawn Lloyd RB
148 Sincere McCormick RB
149 Michael Wilson WR
150 Olamide Zaccheaus WR
151 DeMario Douglas WR
152 Alec Pierce WR
153 Kendre Miller RB
154 Jaylen Wright RB
155 Devaughn Vele WR
156 Isaac Guerendo RB
157 Dalton Schultz TE
158 Cole Kmet TE
159 Jordan Whittington WR
160 Jalen Coker WR


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in Good Position to Return in Week 13
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Might Play on Friday Night
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Out Against Sacramento, Santi Aldama Starting
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Available Versus Milwaukee
Zaccharie Risacher

Cleared to Face Spurs
Kristaps Porzingis

Back in Action on Thursday
Chris Godwin

Could Play in Week 12 After Return to Full Practice
Keon Coleman

to be a Healthy Scratch Again on Thursday Night
Tarik Skubal

Tigers "Doubtful" to Trade Tarik Skubal
Jarrett Allen

Questionable for Friday
Simon Holmstrom

Ready for Action Thursday
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Available Thursday
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Will Miss at Least 3-4 Weeks
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Nikola Jovic Out Against Bulls on Friday
Jake Neighbours

Back for Blues Thursday
Alexandre Sarr

Listed as Questionable for Friday Against the Raptors
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Nicholas Paul Available Thursday
Paul George

Set to Suit Up Thursday
Victor Hedman

Out for "Couple of Weeks"
Tyler Bertuzzi

Set to Return Thursday
Gary Harris

Added to the Injury Report as Questionable for Thursday
Daniel Jones

Added to Colts' Injury Report With Calf Issue
Andrew Wiggins

Unavailable For Friday's Matchup With Chicago
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Garrison Mathews Will Join the Pacers
Joe Burrow

Logs Second Straight Full Practice on Thursday
Dante Exum

Will Miss the Rest of the Season
Keegan Murray

Is Available For His Season Debut Thursday
Tyrese Maxey

Listed as Probable for Thursday
Domantas Sabonis

Will Not Play Thursday Against Memphis
Joel Embiid

Listed as Out for Thursday
Aaron Rodgers

Seen at Practice on Thursday
Jaylen Warren

Moving Around Well on Thursday
Bucky Irving

Will be on a Snap Count When he Returns
Jaxson Dart

Could Clear Concussion Protocol Thursday
Lamar Jackson

Returns to Thursday's Practice
Josh Jacobs

to Do Individual Drills on Thursday
Joe Mixon

Not Expected to Play This Season
Chris Godwin

Attending Thursday's Practice
Bucky Irving

Continues Practice Attendance
Rasmus Andersson

Bags Three Points Wednesday Night
Morgan Geekie

Nets Two Power-Play Goals Wednesday
Joe Burrow

Bengals Haven't Ruled Out Joe Burrow for Week 12
Connor McMichael

Posts Three Assists in Wednesday's Win
Alexander Romanov

Islanders Place Alexander Romanov on Injured Reserve
Lars Eller

to Miss Thursday's Action
Nic Dowd

Out on Thursday
Adam Lowry

Inks Extension With Jets
Jaren Jackson Jr.

Likely Out on Thursday
Zaccharie Risacher

Questionable for Thursday
Kristaps Porzingis

at Risk of Missing Another Game
Brian Thomas Jr.

Limited in Practice on Wednesday
Raisel Iglesias

Returning to the Braves on One-Year Deal
Lamar Jackson

Absent Due to Ankle Injury
Conor Garland

to Return on Thursday
Thomas Harley

to Miss Road Trip
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Out Week-to-Week After Barbecue Accident
Curtis Lazar

to Miss at Least Three Games
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Misses Third Consecutive Game
Mikael Granlund

Remains Out Wednesday
Charlie McAvoy

Out Indefinitely After Facial Surgery
Joe Burrow

to Potentially Return in Week 12?
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Out on Wednesday, Hopes to Practice Thursday
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Not Seen at Wednesday's Practice
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Lands on Injury Report Ahead of Week 12 With Hip Injury
Sahith Theegala

Looking to Continue Fall Run at RSM Classic
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Looking to Bounce Back at RSM Classic
Tom Hoge

Looking to Regain Form at RSM Classic
Joe Highsmith

Searching for Turnaround at RSM Classic
Adam Hadwin

Looking to Build on T11 Finish in Bermuda
Austin Eckroat

Searching for Momentum at RSM Classic
Joel Dahmen

Trying to Find Form at the RSM Classic
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Michael Thorbjornsen

Hopes to End 2025 Campaign With Another Solid Finish
Andrew Novak

Looks to End 2025 Season on High Note at RSM Classic
Harry Higgs

Teetering for PGA Tour Card in 2026
PGA

Nico Echavarria has the Potential to Contend at the RSM Classic
Sam Stevens

Finishing Out Year in Georgia
Seamus Power

Playing Better at the Right Time
Beau Hossler

Roller Coaster Comes to Saint Simons Island
Quade Cummins

The Time is Now for Quade Cummins in Georgia
Austin Cook

Needs a Win at the RSM Classic
Cameron Champ

on the PGA Tour Card Bubble
Grayson Rodriguez

Shipped to Angels
Taylor Ward

Orioles Acquire Taylor Ward From Angels
Shota Imanaga

Accepts Cubs Qualifying Offer
Brandon Woodruff

Returning to Milwaukee in 2026
Denny McCarthy

Looking For Another Solid Finish at RSM Classic
Si Woo Kim

Looking To Use Current Momentum to Flip Script at RSM Classic
Mackenzie Hughes

a Good Bounce-Back Candidate at RSM Classic
Harris English

Making 14th Start at This Week's RSM Classic
Konnor Griffin

Could Compete for Starting Shortstop Job in 2026
Gleyber Torres

Accepts Tigers Qualifying Offer
CFB

Sam Leavitt Set to Enter Transfer Portal?
Jose Altuve

Undergoes Foot Surgery
Alex Bregman

Red Sox Going for Either Alex Bregman or Pete Alonso?
CFB

James Franklin to be Virginia Tech's Next Head Coach
CFB

Fernando Mendoza the Clear Heisman Trophy Favorite?
CFB

Beau Pribula Has Chance to Face Oklahoma on Saturday
Jack Della Maddalena

Gets Dominated
Islam Makhachev

Claims UFC Welterweight Belt
Zhang Weili

Gets Outclassed
Valentina Shevchenko

Wins Unanimous Decision At UFC 322
Sean Brady

Suffers First-Round TKO Loss
Michael Morales

Remains Unbeaten
Leon Edwards

Suffers Second-Round Knockout Loss
Leon Edwards

Carlos Prates Becomes The First Man To Knock Out Leon Edwards
Beneil Dariush

Suffers Brutal First-Round Knockout Loss
Beneil Dariush

Benoit Saint Denis Knocks Out Beneil Dariush In 16 Seconds
Josh Naylor

Mariners Finalizing Five-Year Contract
CFB

Jeremiah Smith, Carnell Tate Not Dealing With Long-Term Injuries
CFB

Virginia Tech Close To Naming James Franklin As Head Coach
CFB

Garrett Nussmeier Doubtful vs. Arkansas On Saturday
Edwin Díaz

Blue Jays Interested in Signing Edwin Diaz?
Jacob deGrom

Named AL Comeback Player of the Year
Ronald Acuña Jr.

Ronald Acuna Jr. Wins NL Comeback Player of the Year Award
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Named AL Reliever of the Year
Edwin Díaz

Edwin Diaz Named NL Reliever of the Year

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