2025 1QB Dynasty Rookie Mock Draft (Post-NFL Draft)
With the 2025 NFL Draft behind us, I have gathered 11 experts to join me in a 4-round, 1QB rookie mock draft. Keep in mind, in. Needless to say, running backs and wide receivers are the most valuable in this format. Additionally, with this being a 1QB draft, the quarterbacks will be pushed down. More yet, this is a TE-Premium format. With landing spots finalized, let’s look at what the experts say as we prepare you for your upcoming dynasty rookie drafts.
- 1.01 Ryan Miner (Faceoff Sports Network)
- 1.02 Jamie Perog (Going for 2, Fantasy Six Pack, RPO Football Show)
- 1.03 Aaron St. Denis
- 1.04 TJ Blake (Dynasty DNA)
- 1.05 Joe Simonetti (Faceoff Sports Network)
- 1.06 Nick Holt (Dynasty DNA)
- 1.07 Ali Cook (Fantasy Wildcard Dynasty)
- 1.08 Geoff Lambert (Going for 2)
- 1.09 Dave Heilman (SGPN)
- 1.10 Dustin Ludke (Fantasy Sports Advice Network)
- 1.11 Joe DiTullio (The Game Haus)
- 1.12 Andrew Vailliencourt (Dynasty War Room Podcast)
Round 1
1.01 Ashton Jeanty, RB, Las Vegas Raiders
Going top 10, let alone sixth overall, Ashton Jeanty joins the great company of LaDanian Tomlinson, Adrian Peterson, Christian McCaffrey, Saquon Barkley, Bijan Robinson, along with many other running backs to go this early. We’ve seen many successful seasons from running backs drafted this early, and Jeanty is next to join.
In his final season, Jeanty averaged 7.0 yards per carry on an astonishing 374 carries, leading the way to 2,601 yards and 29 touchdowns. Not to mention, adding 23 receptions for another 138 yards and a touchdown. Jeanty has it all and has more receiving upside than we know. A true RB1 here that you can’t go wrong with the first overall pick.
1.02 Omarion Hampton, RB, Las Angeles Chargers
I’m all in on Omarion Hampton. He’s a big, fast runner who’s tough to bring down, with 45 runs over 10 yards last season and 139 missed tackles forced over the past two years. He sees the field well, makes smart decisions, and has reliable hands. Hampton is built to be a true three-down back in the NFL. Landing in a Harbaugh offense boosts his value even more with a ground-and-pound scheme that fits him perfectly.
1.03 Quinshon Judkins, RB, Cleveland Browns
Drafting Cleveland Browns running back Quinshon Judkins at pick 1.03 was the way to go for me. Judkins, a proven workhorse from his dominant college career, brings elite vision, burst, and tackle-breaking ability to the NFL. His 4.45-second 40-yard dash and three-down skill set make him a perfect fit for the Browns’ run-centric offense, bolstered by a top-tier offensive line. Additionally, with a clear path to a starting role and the potential for 250+ carries as a rookie, Judkins offers immediate RB1 upside and long-term fantasy stardom for your roster.
1.04 TreVeyon Henderson, RB, New England Patriots
In a 1QB draft, I’m sticking with the strength of the class here. I selected TreVeyon Henderson, and it was fairly easy for me. There is a nice-sized tier break for me once Jeanty, Hampton, Judkins, and Henderson are off the board, and I for sure don’t want to miss out here.
While it’s crucial in this draft to get one of these guys if you are at the top of your draft board. Furthermore, I don’t see a huge separation of talent in the WR pool in this draft. I think you can get similar guys later, so I grabbed one of my last top-tier players available here.
First of all, I love the fit in New England for Henderson, it may take some time for him to really flourish in New England. However, I definitely think he will. We have seen Josh McDaniels use pass catching backs effectively in the past, but he’s never had the guy with the ceiling of a Henderson. He’s a complete 3 down running back and he has the ceiling and upside to eventually turn into a top 7 player at the position.
1.05 Tetairoa McMillan, WR, Carolina Panthers
I was tempted to take athletic marvel Travis Hunter here. However, even the slightest possibility of reduced offensive snaps or converting full-time to defense swayed me to McMillan. Instantly, he becomes the number one target and receiver on an ascending offensive team with improved quarterback play from Bryce Young.
1.06 Colston Loveland, TE, Chicago Bears
With it being TE-Premium and all the running backs gone, I feel like Loveland and Tyler Warren are the next up. I know these athletic types of tight ends haven’t worked yet (ie, Kyle Pitts and Dalton Kincaid), but I’m hoping Ben Johnson has a plan since he was taken 10th overall. Faded Travis Hunter because I do not want that RISK, even though you can say Loveland is a risk as well.
1.07 Travis Hunter, WR, Jacksonville Jaguars
Getting my fourth overall prospect with the 7th pick represents great value for someone that I’m growing increasingly confident in. Additionally, the Jaguars’ landing spot offers a great floor with Trevor Lawrence looking to take the next step under new head coach Liam Coen. Finally, Hunter appears to have a solid role on offense right away, and if he were a full-time wide receiver, the upside would be elite.
1.08 Kaleb Johnson, RB, Pittsburgh Steelers
Many talking heads before the draft, both NFL and fantasy football analysts, had Kaleb Johnson mocked to the Steelers and said it would be a perfect marriage. Johnson should step into a huge role in this offense. At 1.08, it was an easy click on his name.
1.09 Tyler Warren, TE, Indianapolis Colts
Warren got great draft capital and walks right into a starting role. This would be a great value if he fell this late in your TE-Premium rookie drafts. Furthermore, Warren is instantly a top 10 dynasty tight end and could offer long-term value. It is hard to trade for good young tight ends, and having one is a great asset.
Therefore, Warren has the potential to be a solid fantasy option this year. Despite the quarterbacks he plays with. Ultimately, he is a YAC specialist who brings upside because of his versatility and playmaking.
1.10 Cam Ward, QB, Tennessee Titans
With all the top talent off the board, I like Cam Ward here more than the others. He will be the starter for a team that added weapons. Will Levis had four multi-touchdown games last year. Yet, Ward should be able to do more than that.
While running back and wide receiver values should come back to me in the next round, a comparable quarterback talent would not. I’ll take a full-time starting quarterback over a part-time wide receiver or running back.
1.11 Emeka Egbuka, WR, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Led by Mike Evans, Tampa Bay’s receiving corps is aging. Soon enough, a new target will need to emerge. With Chris Godwin not being a lock to be ready for the opening week, Emeka Egbuka could be relied upon early. He does a little bit of everything well and can be a reliable target for Baker Mayfield for the next several seasons.
1.12 RJ Harvey, RB, Denver Broncos
RJ Harvey ends up with great draft capital and an elite landing spot. He’s a three-down back that should get plenty of volume. Overall, grabbing him with the final pick of the first round in a 1QB league feels like great value.
Round 2
2.01 Cam Skattebo, RB, New York Giants
While this running back class may be deep, many landing spots didn’t go as planned. However, the landing spot of Cam Skattebo in the 4th round of the 2025 NFL Draft to the Giants is really good. Although we loved what Tyrone Tracy was able to do last season, his durability was a problem. Not to mention, Tracy tended to put the ball on the ground with four fumbles lost.
Overall, I like Skattebo here as he can be more of the main back, while Tracy can be there in pass protection. For now, it will be a good split between these two. However, Skattebo looks to have the most upside at the moment.
2.02 Matthew Golden, WR, Green Bay Packers
Matthew Golden is a burner, straight up. He creates separation with ease, gets to top speed quickly, and consistently stretches the field with legit deep-threat ability. What sets him apart is that he’s not just a vertical guy. Notably, he’s effective at all three levels and dangerous after the catch.
Furthermore, Golden has strong hands, solid ball skills, and knows how to finish plays. Especially in the red zone. For fantasy purposes, I see him as a solid WR2 or high-end WR3 who’ll deliver a few boom weeks that can swing matchups.
2.03 Luther Burden III, WR, Chicago Bears
I drafted Luther Burden 15th overall due to his exceptional talent and elite athleticism, precise route-running, combined with strong hands. This makes him a potential WR1 in the NFL. His college production at Missouri, where he showcased his ability to dominate defenses, suggests he can translate his skills to the professional level.
Burden’s upside lies in his potential to become a top-tier fantasy asset, capable of delivering consistent high-volume targets and explosive plays. He has some work to do to battle up the Bears’ depth chart. However, he could quickly emerge as a cornerstone for my fantasy roster.
2.04 Tre Harris, WR, Los Angeles Chargers
As I mentioned with my last pick of Henderson, the wide receiver pool has some similar value to me. I don’t see a huge difference in talent from the first wide receiver off the board to the seventh one. So, I decided to grab Tre Harris right here early in the 2nd round. I love the fit with the Chargers, he will be a great complement to Ladd McConkey.
Additionally, it gives Justin Herbert a potential serious threat down the field and in the red zone. The Chargers’ offense should move the ball quite a bit, and I think he’s head and shoulders better than Quentin Johnston. Ultimately, he should have a strong chance of being the WR 2 on the team fairly quickly.
At worst, I think I’m getting a solid WR3 to a high-end WR2 here at the beginning of the 2nd round. Additionally, I like the floor that Harris should have. While I love the ceiling, he’s a guy who really has an opportunity to develop and even hit a new level of his game.
2.05 Jack Bech, WR, Las Vegas Raiders
The possession style wide receiver out of TCU is a smart route runner with excellent hands who excels in tight spaces. Jack Bech will bring a physical and tough style of play to the team, whether it’s blocking or yards after the catch. With teammate Brock Bowers garnering all the attention, Bech may have an opportunity to flourish over the middle with the Raiders.
2.06 Jayden Higgins, WR, Houston Texans
Jayden Higgins is an interesting prospect very versatile player who can play the slot and outside. He’s a great complementary player with Nico Collins. Furthermore, the Texans should take a step forward this season. Although I think he’s capped at a WR2 ceiling, getting him at the 2.06 is great value. Overall, he can offer fantasy managers a flex upside during bye weeks or as an injury replacement.
2.07 Bhayshul Tuten, RB, Jacksonville Jaguars
New HC Liam Coen has no ties with the current running back duo of Travis Etienne and Tank Bigsby. The selection of Bhayshul Tuten is an exciting one when you marry up his skill set (elite speed) with Coen’s offensive scheme.
Tuten has been a touchdown machine in college over the last couple of seasons. Ultimately, it would not surprise me to see him climb the depth chart, replacing either Etienne or Bigsby sometime this season. So much upside is worth taking a chance on once you get past the middle of the 2nd round. Just look what happened with Bucky Irving in 2024, who was also a 4th-round pick.
2.08 Jaylin Noel, WR, Houston Texans
Say what you will about the Texans drafting two Iowa State wide receivers in this draft. The fact remains, it was a huge position of need. Stefon Diggs is now a Patriot, and Tank Dell won’t be returning to the field anytime soon. That gives both Higgins and Noel huge opportunities. Since Higgins was already off the board, taking Noel was easy here.
2.09 Mason Taylor, TE, New York Jets
Mason Taylor was the lost name in this deep, tight end class because he is not flashy. However, he was the third tight end selected for a reason. We saw him break out as a freshman and play big against big-time competition. He is a balanced tight end who can play in line or as a move tight end with his athleticism.
Furthermore, Taylor has the potential to be an instant starter and a long-term starter for the Jets. What I like about him is that he could easily end up as a top 2-3 option on this offense right away. I do think there is a drop off after him, and in a TE-Premium, I really like his value late round 2.
2.10 Devin Neal, RB, New Orleans Saints
As expected, a part-time running back fell to me here. Neal will be the RB2 for the Saints this year on a team that should be run-first. If something were to happen to Alvin Kamara, Neal would step into a solid role filled with opportunity. Neal is a solid runner and the last in this tier for me. He had three years in college, over 1000 yards, and a back-to-back season with 16 rushing touchdowns. I believe there will be a wide receiver waiting for me in the 3rd and 4th rounds. Ultimately, Neal will be a solid flex play for me every week with RB2 upside with a larger role.
2.11 Jaydon Blue, RB, Dallas Cowboys
Jaydon Blue will have to correct his fumbling issues. However, he is a player who can help out a backfield that doesn’t have a clear direction right now. Javonte Williams and Miles Sanders aren’t coming off great seasons for their respective teams, so Blue has a chance to get a lot of work. With his ability out of the backfield as a receiver, Blue can impact the game in a few ways to help him earn the trust of his team.
2.12 Terrance Ferguson, TE, Los Angeles Rams
Terrance Ferguson is an athletic tight end who enters a room in LA that is ripe for competition. Given that it’s TE-Premium, I’m hoping he is the future starter for the Rams. Being an elite athlete matters more at tight end than any other position for fantasy.
Round 3
3.01 Dylan Sampson, RB, Cleveland Browns
Dillon Sampson was the second running back drafted by the Cleveland Browns. Trying to figure out what he’ll he is the tough question. While he may have questionable size, he does come to Cleveland with great hands.
Ultimately, Sampson should be more of a third-down back who will look to get a boost in PPR leagues. That’s the best I can see him at the moment as he joins fellow rookie Judkins and veterans Jerome Ford and Pierre Strong Jr. Either way, it may start as an uphill battle for him to become fantasy relevant, but if he does, we will look back at this with disbelief.
3.02 Elijah Arroyo, TE, Seattle Seahawks
Elijah Arroyo’s game is smooth with a side of dawg. He’s a route technician who keeps safeties guessing and high-points the ball in traffic like it’s nothing. Don’t sleep on the speed either, once he hits the seam, he can turn it up and stretch defenses deep.
After the catch, Arroyo is all grit. No dancing, just dragging defenders and getting those tough yards. In the red zone, he’s a mismatch with his big frame, wide catch radius, and great instincts. The only concern is his durability, with back-to-back seasons ending early with left knee issues, so his long-term reliability is something to keep in mind.
3.03 Harold Fannin, TE, Cleveland Browns
Choosing Cleveland Browns tight end Harold Fannin Jr. at pick 3.03 in your rookie mock draft was a calculated risk. He went 67th overall in the 2025 NFL Draft. With a record-breaking 2024 season at Bowling Green with 117 receptions, 1,555 yards, and 10 touchdowns. This showcased his elite pass-catching prowess, setting FBS single-season tight end records.
At just 20 years old, Fannin’s 4.1 yards per route run against zone coverage and 29% missed tackle rate highlight his dynamic playmaking ability. In Kevin Stefanski’s tight end-friendly offense, alongside David Njoku, Fannin slots as an immediate TE2 with TE1 upside. More importantly, giving your fantasy roster a high-floor, high-ceiling weapon with versatility to exploit mismatches. Overall, this is more of a long-term stash than a short-term pick.
3.04 Jaxson Dart, QB, New York Giants
I know, I know it’s a 1QB league, I get that. However, there comes a point in any dynasty rookie draft where value outweighs needs, and you have to go with what makes the most sense. We’re talking about a 1st round NFL quarterback in Jaxson Dart. At some point, you just have to go with the value. So, I grabbed Dart here at the top of the 3rd round to give myself a possible trade chip that I could use down the road.
3.05 Oronde Gadsden, TE, Los Angeles Chargers
Oronde Gadsen steps into a little bit of a crowded tight end room with incumbent Will Dissly and free-agent signing Tyler Conklin. But neither veteran has proven to be anything special. In a TE-Premium league, I’ll gladly take a chance on the versatile, athletic, built like a wide receiver tight end out of Syracuse.
3.06 Kyle Williams, WR, New England Patriots
I feel like Kyle Williams had the least hype entering the NFL Draft film-wise. I really like how he looked, and I think he can fit nicely into the Patriots’ offense. At the end of the day, this is a dart throw. He could easily score the same amount of fantasy points as Javon Baker did last year.
3.07 Jalen Milroe, QB, Seattle Seahawks
If I’m going to grab a quarterback over any other position at this stage, they better come with a big ceiling. There isn’t a quarterback in this class with a higher ceiling than Jalen Milroe if he hits his potential. I don’t believe Sam Darnold is the long-term answer in Seattle. If Milroe can sit behind and develop his passing game, I believe he’ll get his shot, and his fantasy ceiling really is the moon.
3.08 Pat Bryant, WR, Denver Broncos
I don’t know what I’m missing with Pat Bryant. Why are more people not talking about him? He’s 6’3, drafted in the 3rd round, has a huge opportunity in a shallow WR room, and his coach compared him to Michael Thomas. In the 3rd round of a rookie mock, you’re not going to get much better than that.
3.09 Jalen Royals, WR, Kansas City Chiefs
The Kansas City Chiefs’ WR room is interesting, and Royals appears to be buried. You can’t ignore the talent, and he may benefit from the off-the-field issues this WR room continues to have. A great run after the catch wide receiver who can do a lot of damage after the catch, will do well paired with Patrick Mahomes.
3.10 Xavier Restrepo, WR, Tennessee Titans
Taking a lottery ticket here. Partly because I don’t think the bad 40-time will hurt him at the next level. He gets paired back up with his college quarterback, both in the NFL and on my team here. Cam Ward mentioned him during his press conference as a player not to be slept on.
The wide receiver room in Tennessee is wide open after Calvin Ridley. Even Tyler Lockett has to show he still has it. A good camp could lead to playing time and solid fantasy production from a player who had 17 touchdowns over his last two college seasons.
3.11 Elic Ayomanor, WR, Tennessee Titans
Elic Ayomanor is a bigger-bodied receiver who can produce with a little more refinement. Tennessee has some veteran receivers, but not many long-term answers. Ayomanor could learn and grow with Cam Ward, making him worth the risk in the late third-round.
3.12 Jarquez Hunter, RB, Los Angeles Rams
Jarquez Hunter is one of my favorite sleepers in the draft. There’s a path to him becoming the starter as soon as next year if the Rams don’t re-sign Kyren Williams. Additionally, I expect Hunter to jump Blake Corum in the depth chart, as Hunter is the better athlete.
Round 4
4.01 Isaac TeSlaa, WR, Detroit Lions
The Detroit Lions traded up in the third round and gave up three third-round picks (two in 2026) to draft Arkansas wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa. You may scratch your head at this. However, the way Brad Holmes drafts is not always for “now” but for the future to keep the Lions relevant.
As of right now, Tim Patrick and Kalif Raymond are signed through only the 2025 season. While TeSlaa may have to wait for a true opportunity as a receiver, he has a chance to be the Lions’ WR3 for the 2026 season.
4.02 Ollie Gordon, RB, Miami Dolphins
Ollie Gordon dominated as a sophomore in 2023 and brings the power the Dolphins need. He’s getting more hate than he deserves. However, I still believe he has the tools to be a great back at the next level. If he slips to the fourth round, I’m taking the shot and betting on him returning to that 2023 form.
4.03 Woody Marks, RB, Houston Texans
I believe picking Houston Texans running back Woody Marks at 4.03 was a shrewd decision. Selected 116th overall in the 2025 NFL Draft, Marks brings a versatile skill set with 3,016 rushing yards and 261 receptions over five college seasons at Mississippi State and USC. His elite pass-catching ability (evidenced by 83 catches in 2021) makes him a perfect complement to Joe Mixon in Houston’s dynamic offense led by C.J. Stroud.
Furthermore, Marks’ 5.0 yards per carry, quick footwork, and vision ensure he’ll compete for RB2 snaps and third-down roles. More importantly, offering your fantasy team a high-floor, change-of-pace back with immediate impact potential. If Marks can carve out a small role as a rookie and be productive, he could be Joe Mixon’s eventual successor.
4.04 Jordan James, RB, San Francisco 49ers
This is one of my favorite late-round dart throws. I’ve been getting a ton of this guy in the 4th round of my dynasty rookie drafts. Jordan James is a tough, versatile runner who has exceptional vision. Now he lands with Kyle Shanahan, who is notorious for grabbing late-round undrafted running backs and turning them into good fantasy assets.
Look what people were getting via trade for Jordan Mason last year. In some cases, managers even got 1st round picks for him. We also know Christian McCaffrey has been seriously dealing with knee issues, so there is an outside chance we could see James sometime this season. If this happens, this could be an absolute steal.
4.05 Shedeur Sanders, QB, Cleveland Browns
Shedeur Sanders may not give good interviews and possibly be a tad arrogant. However, my dynasty teams don’t care about that. Even in a 1QB league, I’ll take a chance on a quarterback in the middle of the fourth round who has 1st/2nd round pedigree. Let’s hope the draft humbled Sanders and gives him the drive to prove everyone wrong.
4.06 Brashard Smith, RB, Kansas City Chiefs
Brashard Smith is a lot like Antonio Gibson in that he started his college career as a wide receiver and converted to running back. The film shows that he had questionable vision, missing blocking assignments. If he can clean up the pass blocking, I think he can take over the Jerick McKinnon role, which we saw offered a lot of fantasy upside. I like making the dart throw at Smith in the 4th round. Smith can be a sneaky RB who offers a good amount of upside if everything goes right.
4.07 DJ Giddens, RB, Indianapolis Colts
I was absolutely huge on DJ Giddens pre-draft. The landing spot and capital aren’t the most ideal, but the most important thing is, I can see a path. Jonathan Taylor is awesome and is rightly a workhorse back in Indy. However, he’s also injured a lot.
The Colts added Khalil Herbert through free agency, so I expect a decent RB2 battle between Giddens and Herbert. I believe Giddens has the tools and juice to overcome the former Bear. Additionally, if anything were to happen to Taylor, then sign me up to Giddens potentially having a significant role.
4.08 Savion Williams, WR, Green Bay Packers
I’ve been getting Williams in the 4th round in a lot of my mocks, and I love it. How often can you get a wide receiver drafted on Day 2 that has a good QB and a deep, yet unspectacular, WR room in the 4th round of a rookie draft?
4.09 Isaiah Bond, WR, Free Agent
This is a swing for the fence pick. Not many players have this type of upside. Bond’s not being drafted is obviously a bad sign. However, this was a potential 1st round talent not too long ago. We have seen this before with La’el Collins. Now Bond is a free agent and can choose his spot if he is cleared of all charges.
4.10 Konata Mumpfield, WR, Los Angeles Rams
When I’m taking dart throws in the late rounds of rookie drafts, I’m looking at a pathway to playing time. For me, Mumpfield has one of the easiest pathways. He just has to beat out Jordan Whittington, Quintex Cephus, or Tutu Atwell to be the third man on three-wide sets.
Furthermore, Mumpfield is a wide receiver who can play both the slot and out wide. Just like he did at Pitt, where he was a team captain. He needs to bulk up slightly at 185 pounds, but with a 6’1′ frame, he has that ability.
On a team that has helped lower-drafted wide receivers turn into a household name, I will take the flyer on Konata Mumpfield to score touchdowns. Eventually, he could work himself into a nice piece of the Rams’ offense.
4.11 Damien Martinez, RB, Seattle Seahawks
There are rumors that the Seahawks may trade one of their top two running backs in Kenneth Walker or Zach Charbonnet. Martinez’s role could continue if that is the case. Ultimately, he has long-term value as a player who runs hard and has a solid build.
4.12 Trevor Etienne, RB, Carolina Panthers
It’s a crowded backfield in Carolina, and Etienne does offer upside as a pass catcher. However, he will have to earn his way onto the field. At this spot in the draft, he’s worth a flyer given his solid 4th-round draft capital. The future is very murky for Jonathan Brooks and Rico Dowdle for injury/contract reasons. Overall, this is a solid upside pick to wrap up this 1QB dynasty rookie draft.
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