But somehow, I’ve never actually written about it. Until now.

This is my first piece in the fantasy space, and like most of you reading, I’m here because I love the puzzle — and since I’m just getting into dynasty, and have long been an NFL draft sicko, I figured I’ll start there.

Dynasty forces you to care about coaching fits, contract years, and third-string rookies. It rewards those who can balance long-term projection with short-term value. And in 2025, we get a class full of ambiguity — plenty of talent, but even more questions. That makes it the perfect time to dig in, get uncomfortable, and try to find the guys who’ll carry your roster three years from now.

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Round 1

1.01 – Ashton Jeanty, RB, Las Vegas Raiders

There’s little debate here. Jeanty is the best blend of production, skill set, and opportunity in this class. He’s not just explosive — he’s efficient, decisive, and comfortable as a pass catcher. And in a Pete Carroll offense that loves to pound the rock, Jeanty is a perfect fit.

1.02 – Tetairoa McMillan, WR, Carolina Panthers

McMillan checks every box: size, route-running, and a knack for contested catches. He profiles as an outside receiver who can step into a WR1 role in an offense looking for a focal point — that’s Carolina. This is the kind of pick you feel good about five years from now.

1.03 – Omarion Hampton, RB, Los Angeles Chargers

Hampton’s rise has been steady, not flashy. He runs angry but controlled, with enough wiggle to keep defenders off-balance. He’s built to handle volume, which he most likely will under Jim Harbaugh.

1.04 – Travis Hunter, WR/CB, Jacksonville Jaguars

Dynasty managers will need to gamble a little here — but Hunter’s ceiling is worth it. If he’s used primarily on offense, which I think he will, he could become a weekly difference-maker. He has rare movement skills and ball tracking ability, and there’s real hope he lands in a scheme that lets him fully develop as a receiver.

1.05 – Quinshon Judkins, RB, Cleveland Browns

Judkins may not have the long speed scouts obsess over, but he’s instinctive and physical. At Ohio State, he showed he can thrive in a power run game, and his ability to churn out tough yards should translate well to the NFL. Cleveland took him early in the second round. He seems to be a dependable RB2 with upside.

1.06 – TreVeyon Henderson, RB, New England Patriots

Henderson’s story has peaks and valleys. At his best, he’s electric in the open field with real third-down potential. He doesn’t need 20 touches to change a game. Though he dealt with injuries in college. In PPR leagues, especially, that receiving ability makes him well worth a first-round pick.

1.07 – Tyler Warren, TE, Indianapolis Colts

Warren quietly had one of the most productive college seasons we’ve seen from a tight end in a while. His combination of size and fluidity gives him a shot to be a top-five fantasy tight end.

1.08 – Matthew Golden, WR, Green Bay Packers

Golden isn’t flashy, but he’s steady and technically sound. The Packers spent a first-round pick on him — the first time since 2002 — so it’s fair to surmise he’ll likely be atop the depth chart early. Think WR2 with occasional WR1 weeks.

1.09 – RJ Harvey, RB, Denver Broncos

Harvey’s film shows a back who’s just tough to tackle. Compact build, good contact balance, and underrated vision. This fit was the best-case scenario, as Sean Payton has had a history of turning smaller, quick-hitting running backs into greats. He might not be a splashy name, but he’s a strong bet to be productive in an early role. You draft him to outscore expectations.

1.10 – Emeka Egbuka, WR, Tampa Bay Bucaneeers

Egbuka slides here not because of talent, but because of the landing spot. Still, his floor is high — he’s a dependable route-runner who can win in the short-to-intermediate game. He’s the kind of guy who sticks on dynasty rosters for years.

1.11 – Luther Burden III, WR, Chicago Bears

Burden’s stock dipped a bit after a substandard 2024 season, but he’s still a dangerous player with the ball in his hands. Like Egbuka, he lands in a crowded receiving room. He thrives after the catch and could flourish in a creative offense. Good thing for him is that in a Ben Johnson-led offense, everyone gets their fair share of touches due to its creativity.

1.12 – Colston Loveland, TE, Chicago Bears

Add one more to the crowded Bears’ receiving room. However, Loveland, the No. 10 pick, should see a ton of targets in an offense that schemed tight end Sam LaPorta open quite a bit.

Round 2

2.01 – Cam Ward, QB, Tennessee Titans

Ward lands in Tennessee as the likely starter the moment training camp begins. He’s got the arm talent to threaten all three levels and enough mobility to extend plays. The Titans’ offense is still in flux, but Ward has dual-threat upside with a live arm that gives him a fantasy ceiling worth betting on in Round 2.

2.02 – Kaleb Johnson, RB, Pittsburgh Steelers

This one feels like a Steelers back through and through. Johnson runs with intent — downhill, physical, and relentless. In Pittsburgh, he’s got a chance to compete early and could eventually carve out a role similar to what Najee Harris once held. He’s the kind of back who could take over a backfield and quietly deliver RB2 value.

2.03 – Jack Bech, WR, Las Vegas Raiders

Vegas needs bodies at wide receiver, and Bech brings toughness and hands to a depth chart that’s thin behind Jakobi Meyers. He’s not a burner, but he competes through contact and knows how to get open. This is a classic Round 2 pick: not a star, but someone who could stick and produce if the opportunity opens up.

2.04 – Jayden Higgins, WR, Houston Texans

Higgins walks into a promising opportunity. The Texans love to spread it out, and Higgins has the frame and red-zone traits to start early. He’s Nico Collins 2.0. With Tank Dell missing time, Higgins could see a lot of early targets. In dynasty, those are the kinds of bets that can pay off quietly and suddenly.

2.05 – Tre Harris, WR, Los Angeles Chargers

A great landing spot. The Chargers are rebuilding their receiver room, and Harris brings a physicality that this new group needs. He’s not polished yet, but if he clicks with Justin Herbert, he could carve out a consistent outside role. There’s WR3/4 potential here with upside depending on development.

2.06 – Jalen Milroe, QB, Seattle Seahawks

Milroe is a swing-for-the-fences pick in dynasty. He’ll sit behind Sam Darnold, who the Seahawks just gave a pretty penny to, but his deep ball and legs give him a fantasy profile that could explode with the right opportunity. The fit in Seattle allows him time to grow, and if he does, you might have a Jalen Hurts-type late bloomer on your hands.

2.07 – Cam Skattebo, RB, New York Giants

Skattebo is a throwback. Stocky, powerful, and built to grind out yards. If he earns the trust of the coaching staff, he could steal short-yardage work and become a sneaky PPR contributor. He’ll win dirty — and that’s not a bad thing in Round 2.

2.08 – Terrance Ferguson, TE, Los Angeles Rams

Ferguson lands in a Sean McVay system that knows how to scheme tight ends open. He’s a smooth mover with reliable hands, and while he won’t be the focal point, his role could grow as Matthew Stafford leans on quicker reads. In tight end-premium leagues, this is excellent value.

2.09 – Bhayshul Tuten, RB, Jacksonville Jaguars

Tuten walks into a great fit in Jacksonville, with the same coach, Liam Coen, who made Bucky Irving into a fantasy all-star last season. Travis Etienne is still the guy (for now), but Tuten’s skill set as a receiver and change-of-pace option could carve out an early passing-down role.

2.10 – Jaxson Dart, QB, New York Giants

Dart’s tough, has a quick release, and is fearless over the middle — but he’ll need time. With Russell Wilson and Jameis Winston in front of him — two not-so-enticing options — Dart could get a chance by December. In superflex leagues, this is a sharp stash. In 1QB formats, he’s a long play, but one with some upside.

2.11 – Dylan Sampson, RB, Cleveland Browns

Cleveland drafted Judkins two rounds earlier, but Sampson offers something different. He’s explosive, decisive, and dangerous in space. He could thrive as a third-down option or a spark plug in a backfield-by-committee. If the touches come, the fantasy points should follow.

2.12 - Mason Taylor, TE, New York Jets

Taylor, son of Hall-of-Famer Jason Taylor, projects to be the Jets’ starter from the get-go. A reliable receiver and an above-average blocker, he’ll be hard to keep off the field. And in an offense that needs more playmakers, Taylor could become a safety blanket between the numbers for quarterback Justin Fields.

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