The 2025 NFL Draft is over, which means dynasty fantasy football managers can finally lock in their rookie rankings. While doing your own research is a vital part in building any dynasty roster, the fact of the matter is that draft capital is the most predictive metric out there. With the picks locked in, it’s time to set your rookie rankings and build a sustained winner that can compete in 2025 and for years to come.
Note: These dynasty rookie rankings are for Superflex PPR formats. Adjust accordingly based on your league’s scoring system.
2025 Fantasy Football Dynasty Rookie Rankings: Stacked Running Back Class Rises to the Top
Tier 1: Alone At the Top
1.01 – Ashton Jeanty
Don’t overthink this one. Ashton Jeanty is the best running back in this loaded class and one of the best prospects in recent memory. Head coach Pete Carroll loves to run the ball with a workhorse running back, and he has no competition for the starting job. It’s a perfect combination of talent and fit, and Jeanty has a clear path to a top-five finish in 2025 and for years to come.
Tier 2: Star Potential
1.02 – Omarion Hampton
1.03 – Cam Ward
1.04 – Tet McMillan
1.05 – Travis Hunter
1.06 – TreVeyon Henderson
1.07 – Quinshon Judkins
Omarion Hampton might have a slow start thanks to the presence of veteran Najee Harris, but he’s still the clear 1.02 in dynasty. The UNC product would be the best running back in almost any other draft class, has first-round draft capital, and is paired with a great quarterback, offensive line, and a run-obsessed head coach. Maybe he won’t single-handedly win your league in 2025, but he might in 2026 and beyond. Miami’s Cam Ward is the beneficiary of a weak quarterback class, but being the first-overall pick at the game’s most important position makes him a top pick in this class.
Travis Hunter is the riskiest player in this tier, but it’s impossible to ignore the upside. Jacksonville gave up a small fortune to acquire his services, and they wouldn’t do that if they didn’t believe he could play wide receiver and cornerback on a full-time basis. TreVeyon Henderson and Quinshon Judkins both received early second-round draft capital, and with good reason. The two are similar talents, but Drake Maye’s New England Patriots are the superior landing spot.
Tier 3: Good Players
1.08 – Emeka Egbuka
1.09 – Jaxson Dart
1.10 – Tyler Warren
1.11 – Kaleb Johnson
1.12 – Luther Burden
2.01 – Colston Loveland
2.02 – Matthew Golden
On paper, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are a terrible landing spot for Emeka Egbuka. However, Chris Godwin is coming off a serious knee injury, and Mike Evans only has one more year on his contract. This is a Jaxon Smith-Njigba situation all over again – be patient, and he’ll reward you with fantastic play for years to come. Jaxson Dart is far from the most exciting player in the dynasty rookie rankings, but you simply cannot ignore quarterbacks with first-round draft capital in superflex leagues.
Ben Johnson believes Colston Loveland is a better tight end than Tyler Warren. While both players are good, Warren had the better college tape and offers more upside in fantasy. Matthew Golden is fast, but the Green Bay Packers wide receiver room is overflowing with good-but-not-great receivers, and it’s hard to envision the rookie earning a large target share with so many mouths to feed.
Tier 4: Opportunity Merchants
2.03 – RJ Harvey
2.04 – Tre Harris
2.05 – Kyle Williams
2.06 – Tyler Shough
2.07 – Jayden Higgins
2.08 – Cam Skattebo
2.09 – Jack Bech
2.10 – Jaylin Noel
2.11 – Jalen Milroe
RJ Harvey was a bit of a head-scratching selection, seeing as Kaleb Johnson was still on the board when Sean Payton’s Broncos selected him. With that being said, the running back has the talent to start in this league and faces no real competition for touches. Kyle Williams is a perfect fit for the New England Patriots, as Drake Maye needs a reliable target, and the rookie’s ability to get open and make plays after the catch perfectly complements Maye’s skills.
Nobody wants to draft Tyler Shough, but he will almost certainly start within the next year or two. Every metric except draft capital suggests he won’t pan out, but the potential upside earns him a respectable spot in these dynasty rookie rankings. Following his dominant season at ASU, Cam Skattebo has a good chance to win the starting job in the New York Giants backfield. Jalen Milroe will start his career behind Sam Darnold, but the veteran is effectively playing on a one-year deal. If he struggles in 2025, nothing’s stopping Milroe from taking the starting job in 2026.
Tier 5: Gotta Draft Someone
2.12 – Jaydon Blue
3.01 – Bhayshul Tuten
3.02 – Ollie Gordon
3.03 – Mason Taylor
3.04 – Devin Neal
3.05 – Terrance Ferguson
3.06 – Elijah Arroyo
3.07 – Jarquez Hunter
3.08 – Jordan James
3.09 – Isaac TeSlaa
3.10 – DJ Giddens
3.11 – Quinn Ewers
3.12 – Pat Bryant
Rico Dowdle proved that the Dallas Cowboys starting running back will carry fantasy value, and Jaydon Blue has a surprisingly good shot of winning that job. Miami runs a two-back system, and Ollie Gordon could earn some touches with Raheem Mostert on the Las Vegas Raiders. In a similar vein, Alvin Kamara isn’t getting any younger, and Kendre Miller isn’t the future, so Devin Neal will have the opportunity to fight for a starting job.
Isaac TeSlaa and Pat Bryant’s collegiate production doesn’t suggest fantasy stardom is in their future, but Day 2 picks can’t fall to the fourth round of dynasty drafts. Quinn Ewers should have taken the $5 million to stay in college, but backing up an injury-prone quarterback like Tua Tagovailoa means he has a decent shot of seeing the field in the next few seasons. That alone is worth a late-third in these dynasty rookie rankings.
Tier 6: Taxi Squad
4.01 – Shedeur Sanders
4.02 – Jordan James
4.03 – Harold Fannin
4.04 – Woody Marks
4.05 – Dylan Sampson
4.06 – Will Howard
4.07 – Brashard Smith
4.08 – Tahj Brooks
4.09 – Trevor Etienne
4.10 – Damien Martinez
4.11 – Jacory Croskey-Merrit
4.12 – Phil Mafah
Shedeur Sanders fell to the fifth round and wasn’t even the first quarterback drafted on his current team. Normally, players like that don’t deserve a fourth-round pick, but Cleveland’s quarterback position is wide open. Christian McCaffrey is healthy for the time being, but everyone who has ever rostered him knows that could change at any minute. Kyle Shanahan’s starting running back always produces in fantasy, and Jordan James could see some opportunities in 2025.
Just about everyone else in the Taxi Squad category is battling for the right to be a backup running back, except for Will Howard. With no long-term answer at quarterback in Pittsburgh, Howard could impress in practice and make a case for the starting job in 2026. Granted, this isn’t particularly likely, but all fourth-round picks are unlikely to ever help your team.
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