Two running backs top the 2025 dynasty league SuperFlex Top 30 rookie rankings

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There’s a lot to talk about relating to this draft, but this is not the article for that. You want rookie rankings and, thus, you shall have them! Once again, I’m focusing on the SuperFlex format, but it’s easy enough for you managers in 1-QB leagues to adjust to your needs as well. Generally speaking, simply move the quarterbacks back a round.

I’m also adding tiers to these rankings to give you a better idea of how I see the the group as a whole. Also, please keep in mind these rankings are fluid as I revisit tape, statistics and further assess the situation. Let’s dive in!

TIER 1

1. Ashton Jeanty, RB, LV
There’s no mystery here as Jeanty has never ceded his 1.01 ranking status. This is not to say he doesn’t have flaws. Ball security and pass protection are concerns, and the Raiders’ offensive line remains sub-par, but he’ll garner an undeniable workload and should be a mainstay for a very long time. Even in SuperFlex, he’s your top asset.

2. Omarion Hampton, RB, LAC

I love Hampton’s game and his polish. He doesn’t fumble, is as good as you’ll find in pass protection as a rookie, and his situation with the Chargers offers significant upside. Najee Harris will mix in for at least the next year, but Hampton will post points from his first game. I wouldn’t blink twice if a manager trades back from 1.01 for additional draft capital and the rights to Hampton.

TIER 2

3. Cam Ward, QB, TEN

Ward is hard to rank and I’ve had him as low as 1.05. Quarterbacks are the coin of the realm in SuperFlex and if you have a deficit, you aren’t competitive. Despite the intrigue of the names that follow, Ward is your choice if you have need. Mobility does provide a higher floor.

4. Travis Hunter, WR, JAC

Any hint of a reduced offensive role could send Hunter’s ranking lower but, until then, he simply provides too much intrigue to pass on. He’s raw as a receiver but possesses traits that can’t be taught. He’s electric, tireless and should command target share even with last year’s rookie phenom, Brian Thomas Jr., in the mix. Role risk is his only downside.

5. Tetairoa McMillan, WR, CAR

McMillan doesn’t possess elite separation ability but does comp to Mike Evans due to his size, which can’t be discounted. He’s a monster in contested situations and has an enormous catch radius. I do have quarterback (Bryce Young) quality concerns, but McMillan should make it easy to level up.

6. TreVeyon Henderson, RB, NE

I’m not happy with his drafted situation, but he should rack up receptions from Week 1. Though not as dynamic as Jahmyr Gibbs, Henderson still excels as a receiver but with rushing capability as well. He’ll share time with Rhamondre Stevenson early, but it shouldn’t be long before Henderson takes the lion’s share of the backfield volume. He’s a threat to score on every touch.

7. Quinshon Judkins, RB, CLE

Judkins was one of my favorites to watch in 2024 as he profiles well beyond his size — he can do it all! His Cleveland situation is good, but expect Jerome Ford to operate as the Browns’ top runner in 2025. Additionally, the Browns’ later selection of Dylan Sampson suggests touch count could be a concern.

8. Tyler Warren, TE, IND

The more I watch Warren, the more I see a Sam LaPorta comp due to his combination of route running, hands and fluidity in all aspects of his game. I’m not a fan of over-drafting rookie tight ends, but 1.08 seems fair given his upside potential. Quarterback concerns exist if Anthony Richardson is under center, or it could be Warren is the outlet that unlocks the third-year quarterback. Daniel Jones looms as well.

TIER 3

9. Matthew Golden, WR, GB

When the Packers select a receiver, I take notice. And in the first round? Absolutely! Golden projects as a first-day starter and should ascend to WR1 quickly. It’s a full receiver room looking for consistency and stardom. Golden may be it!

10. Emeka Egbuka, WR, TB

I’m a huge fan of Egbuka and scoffed when I heard he may fall out of the first round. I wouldn’t have been surprised to see him selected higher. There’s a lot of mouths to feed in Tampa Bay and 2024 rookie Jalen McMillan looked too good last year to take a back seat. Mike Evans is aging, Chris Godwin is injured, and target share could be an issue early, but your patience should be rewarded in time.

11. Jaxson Dart, QB, NYG

Dart’s tier ranking here is more a position consideration than starting situation or talent. To his credit, he isn’t far below Cam Ward, but the depth chart will delay his time to the field. That works to his benefit, but needy fantasy managers will need to take a patient approach as there’s no guarantee he’s starting in 2025.

12. Colston Loveland, TE, CHI

I was surprised Loveland was the first at his position off the board. He was neck-and-neck with Tyler Warren on my rankings, but I still prefer Warren. Loveland should slot in immediately in “12” personnel sets, but targets may be inconsistent in the Bears’ developing offense.

TIER 4

13. Kaleb Johnson, RB, PIT
Johnson was the sixth running back selected but lands in a premium location due to team need. Veteran Jaylen Warren will split-time, likely limiting Johnson to early down work, but Johnson’s downhill and tough-nosed run style meshes perfectly with the Steeler’s run-first offensive profile.

14. Jayden Higgins, WR, HOU

Tank Dell’s questionable injury return gives rise to Higgins as a potential early-career producer. With size and speed, Higgins reminds me of Green Bay’s Christian Watson, but hopefully with greater durability. Star receiver Nico Collins could benefit as Higgins finds his feet and role.

15. Tre Harris, WR, LAC

Survey the rankings and I’ll bet I’m the highest on Harris. There’s arguably no rookie receiver I watched more of during the college regular season and, until the injury bug bit, I felt he could have been a back-end Round 1 receiver. I’ll be drafting him in the middle of the second round as fantasy managers overlook his ceiling potential and starting situation.

16. RJ Harvey, RB, DEN

It didn’t take long for the social scene to begin buzzing over the Broncos’ selection of Harvey. The team was connected with Hampton in the first round, but that was not to be as Sean Payton prioritized defense. Harvey is a slightly undersized, do-it-all candidate who should mix in immediately for touches. To his detriment, however, his age (24) is a significant concern.

17. Tyler Shough, QB, NO

Like Jaxon Dart, this is a mechanism of the SuperFlex format. Shough would seem to be in line to start unless Derek Carr’s injury resolves. Shough will turn 26 shortly after kickoff of the 2025 season, but here in the teens, if you need quarterback, he’s tough to ignore.

18. Luther Burden III, WR, CHI

What was a beautiful setup for his junior season never transpired and Burden fell out of the first round. His drafted situation in Chicago is muddy at best with a lot of mouths to feed, but his profile is better than this ranking.

TIER 5

19. Bhayshul Tuten, RB, JAC
The NFL Combine standout is rising post draft, but fantasy managers will need to stay patient while the backfield is transformed. Travis Etienne Jr. is unlikely to return after 2025, potentially opening the window for Tuten.

20. Jack Bech, WR, LV

Bech has flown under the radar until recently but is gaining momentum in draft circles. He has the look of a big slot target with the hands and route-IQ to thrive.

21. Mason Taylor, TE, NYJ

He’s fluid, can stretch the field, has solid hands and comes from an NFL family. His drafted situation is a good one for the position. He’ll battle Jeremy Ruckert for the starting gig. My money is on Taylor.

22. Jalen Milroe, QB, SEA

There’s no discounting Milroe’s athleticism, but it’s his raw quarterback traits and accuracy sending him lower in the draft. Athleticism alone keeps him in the mix in Seattle.

23. Kyle Williams, WR, NE

Another highly productive but off-the-radar receiver with a fine combination of route agility and speed. He broke out in 2024, his fifth year in college. New England receivers have been a production void for a long while.

TIER 6

24. Elijah Arroyo, TE, SEA
Arroyo is an athletic specimen who would be higher if not for his drafted situation. He’ll begin the year behind Noah Fant and could see playing time as a rookie.

25. Dylan Sampson, RB, CLE

I like Sampson’s profile and his selection behind Quinshon Judkins shows the Browns may be looking for a thunder-and-lightning approach. Jerome Ford still factors for 2025.

26. Cam Skattebo, RB, NYG

Another social darling, Skattebo falls into a plus-level drafted situation. He’s a battering ram player with enough agility to be intriguing. I don’t think he profiles as a high-touch option, and he’ll start behind both Tyrone Tracy Jr. and Devin Singletary.  There’s no better “mean mug” in today’s NFL.

27. Shedeur Sanders, QB, CLE

In, arguably, the most noteworthy draft event ever, Sanders finds himself in a quarterback room not without upside potential. Now humbled, he’ll be an intriguing third-round SuperFlex selection.

28. Elic Ayomanor, WR, TEN

Ayomanor is a rangy target with the ability to stretch the field. Hard-breaking routes and sinking his hips show his deficits, but he’ll have a chance to produce given the few quality options on the Tennessee receiver depth chart.

29. Will Howard, QB, PIT

Howard falls to what could be the best situation a late-round quarterback selection could hope for. He’s a vanilla talent who knows how to win. One need only remember Brock Purdy to understand the potential.

30. Trevor Etienne, RB, CAR

If not for injury, Etienne would have been a higher selection. In Carolina, snaps are up for grabs should Chuba Hubbard falter to any degree. Etienne will add weight in the NFL and his skill set is not one to ignore.

If you have any questions or comments, please consider leaving them below. You can also find all my rankings, including these rookies, on Fantasy Pros here.

(Top photo of Omarion Hampton: Grant Halverson / Getty Images)

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