Fantasy football rookie rankings 2025: Who's 2nd behind Ashton Jeanty?
That's where we're here to help. These are the fantasy football rankings for 2025, with an NFL Draft class led by a running back or two who could be superstars from the first snap, as well as a two-way talent who could be an amazing football player but not as much of a fantasy stud if he plays more defense (we'll get to that).
So let's run through the best rookies you should draft from sleepers to studs:
11. TE Colston Loveland, Chicago Bears
The skill set is right there for the rookie tight end to explode. The problem is there are a ton of mouths to feed in Chicago, along with TE Cole Kmet. Temper your expectations but he could end up showing up big in Year 1, maybe later in the season.
10. WR Matthew Golden, Green Bay Packers
Good player, less good situation. The Packers are wideout-by-committee by design. But they DID spend a first-round pick on Golden, and the buzz out of training camp is a little hard to ignore. I'll spend a late pick on Golden while having my doubts.
9. RB RJ Harvey, Denver Broncos
Don't look at the slightly crowded running back room. This rookie could have tons of upside in Sean Payton's offense, even with J.K. Dobbins around.
8. RB Kaleb Johnson, Pittsburgh Steelers
Jaylen Warren is RB1 on this team, but as we've seen before, the Najeh Harris role isn't a bad one to have... and Johnson isn't Harris. Worth a bench stash for sure.
7. TE Tyler Warren, Indianapolis Colts
I'm higher on him than most, I think? He's clearly the best tight end of the class, but who's throwing him the football? It's either Daniel Jones or Anthony Richardson. Here's my theory: They'll need Warren as a safety valve. I think he's got top-10 TE potential.
6. WR Emeka Egbuka, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Mike Evans is somehow shoving away Father Time, and while we know Chris Godwin will be back at some point and that Jalen McMillan had moments at the end of last year, Egbuka is making waves already. With Godwin's status up in the air, he's got the chance to make a Week 1 impact and beyond.
5. WR/CB Travis Hunter, Jacksonville Jaguars
Hmm. Is this too low? Will his snaps on defense be limited? Will Brian Thomas Jr. keep Hunter's value down? Will your league let Hunter accrue points for both defense and offense if you have IDP? Lots of questions here, but he's exciting regardless.
4. WR Tetairoa McMillan, Carolina Panthers
Maybe THIS one is too low. The only thing I have slight pause about is Bryce Young (although he looked better toward the end of last year) and the presence of the aging Adan Thielen. But those aren't huge, daunting queries. He's about to take off in Year 1.
3. RB TreVeyon Henderson, New England Patriots
I don't worry about Rhamondre Stevenson here. Henderson is electric and will contribute right away.
2. RB Omarion Hampton, Los Angeles Chargers
No matter if Najeh Harris returns from the offseason eye injury. Hampton is in a run-heavy offense where he may have RB2-type stuff right away.
1. RB Ashton Jeanty, Las Vegas Raiders
He's a first-round pick in your league for a reason.
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