

We’ve expected Cam Ward to be the first pick of the 2025 NFL Draft, but it’s also time to analyze the rest of the skill position picks. Most importantly, what do these draft picks mean for fantasy football? Which rookies will make immediate impacts? Are they dynasty stashes? Will veterans see their values affected? I have your answers with all the fantasy football impacts.
Heads Up: Live updates for NFL Draft winners and losers for fantasy football are the first two nights (through the third round). Day 3 (Rounds 4-7) will come in groups, and the final NFL Draft grades will be published after the draft.
Heads Up #2: If you want pre-draft scouting reports on my Top 85 players with fantasy comps, check it out here (and bookmark it for reference all year).
Heads Up #3: Fantasy football rankings update! Can’t wait? New seasonal and dynasty ranks are coming Sunday!
NFL Draft Round 1
Cam Ward, QB, Titans: Not only does Ward give the Titans the best quarterback they’ve seen since peak Ryan Tannehill, but also the addition of Tyler Lockett gives Ward two top-notch veteran wideouts. Add in a productive backfield and Ward’s rushing potential, and I have Ward in play for a Top 15 fantasy finish. The risk with Ward is that he’s Sam Howell, but even a Kyler Murray 2024-type season would not only have Ward pushing QB1 status, it would also be a big win for Calvin Ridley, Lockett and tight end Chig Okonkwo. Ridley was WR27 overall and outside the Top 40 in FPPG, but with Ward, he could get back to WR2 status, and Lockett can rebound into WR3/4 territory.
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Travis Hunter, WR, Jaguars: Assuming the Jaguars use Hunter as a full-time wideout, he’s in the conversation as the best fantasy rookie wideout. We’re talking Top 20 potential in his first year. Trevor Lawrence might finally break through with the duo of Brian Thomas and Hunter, making him a solid mid-QB2 gamble for that breakout season. If the Jaguars use Hunter as a part-time wideout, it obviously adds risk. Though, as long as Hunter sees 50% or more of the offensive snaps, he’ll be in the WR4 boom/bust conversation. Thomas’ value doesn’t take much of a hit, but this dampens the Brenton Strange breakout.
(Top photo of Cam Ward: Carmen Mandato / Getty Images)
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