The 2025 NFL Combine is only a few weeks away, meaning draft season is in full swing. While many prospects’ draft value and fantasy outlook will change between today and the NFL Draft in late April, now is the time for fantasy players to prepare for their upcoming dynasty rookie drafts.

Let’s dive into my second dynasty rookie mock draft of the year. This rookie mock is for the first round of 12-team, PPR, and superflex dynasty leagues.

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Dynasty Rookie Mock Draft: First-Round Picks

Pick 1.01 – Ashton Jeanty (RB – Boise State)

Many thought Jeanty should have won the Heisman award this season. However, the Boise State star is all but a lock to be the first pick, even in superflex dynasty rookie drafts. The only knock against the elite prospect is his heavy workload, totaling 830 touches in college. Meanwhile, Jeanty had 29 rushing touchdowns in 2024.

Pick 1.02 – Tetairoa McMillan (WR – Arizona)

While Ashton Jeanty is the highlight of the rookie draft class, McMillan is an equally appealing prospect for fantasy players. The Arizona star is locked in as the clear-cut WR1 of the rookie draft class. He finished his college career with 26 receiving touchdowns in 37 games. More importantly, McMillan led the Big-12 in receiving yards with 1,319 last season.

Pick 1.03 – Cam Ward (QB – Miami)

Our first quarterback of the mock draft comes off the board at pick 1.03. Ward went from a mid-round NFL Draft prospect at Washington State to a likely top-five pick this season at Miami. He finished fourth in the Heisman voting after totaling 4,313 passing yards and an ACC-high 39 touchdowns last year.

Pick 1.04 – Shedeur Sanders (QB – Colorad)

Sanders will be a top-five pick in superflex rookie leagues. Yet, many might not pick him in the first round during single-quarterback drafts. He might be the first quarterback picked in the NFL Draft, but his fantasy upside is significantly less than the top passers from last year’s class.

Pick 1.05 – Tyler Warren (TE – Penn State)

Last year’s rookie class featured the best tight end prospect in a long time. However, fantasy players who missed out on Brock Bowers have a chance to land the second-best tight end prospect in recent memory. Warren had a breakout 2024 season, leading the Big Ten in receptions (104) and receiving yards (1,233). He is also a threat on the ground, totaling 26 attempts for 218 yards and four touchdowns.

Pick 1.06 – Luther Burden III (WR – Missouri)

While Burden doesn’t have the flash of Tetairoa McMillan, the Missouri star should be a top-five pick in dynasty rookie drafts. He isn’t a traditional wide receiver. Instead, NFL teams and fantasy players should view him as an offensive weapon. Missouri used him all over the field, including in the backfield.

Pick 1.07 – Matthew Golden (WR – Texas)

After projecting as a mid-round pick heading into the 2024 season, Golden significantly improved his draft stock in his lone year at Texas. The explosive playmaker finished with 58 receptions for 987 receiving yards and an SEC-high nine receiving touchdowns after stepping up as the Longhorn’s No. 1 wide receiver late in the season with Isaiah Bond dealing with an injury.

Pick 1.08 – Emeka Egbuka (WR – Ohio State)

Some will call this pick a reach, given the draft class’ talent at the running back position. Yet, the depth at running back allows fantasy players to draft wide receivers early. Egbuka has been overshadowed this year because of star freshman Jeremiah Smith. However, Egbuka can be a fantasy impact player as a rookie. He had 10 receiving touchdowns this season, the second time hitting the double-digit mark in the past three years.

Pick 1.09 – Jaxson Dart (QB – Ole Miss)

Dart was one of the top winners from the Senior Bowl. The former Ole Miss star has put himself in the first-round conversation, with several NFL teams reportedly having him as the QB2 on their draft board. If he becomes a first-round NFL Draft pick, Dart will shoot up dynasty rookie rankings.

Pick 1.10 – Omarion Hampton (RB – North Carolina)

The North Carolina star doesn’t have the same name value as Ashton Jeanty. Yet, Hampton is an excellent fallback option for fantasy players who need running back help but weren’t lucky enough to secure the top pick. He finished second in college football with 1,660 rushing yards and 15 touchdowns. Hampton also had 373 receiving yards, breaking the school’s record for scrimmage yards with 2,033.

Pick 1.11 – Jalen Milroe (QB – Alabama)

Quarterbacks who can run have cheat code potential in fantasy football. Therefore, don’t be surprised if Milroe is a better fantasy quarterback than an NFL passer. The former Alabama star is outstanding with his legs, totaling 1,257 rushing yards and 32 touchdowns over his two years as the starter. While he will likely be a Day 2 NFL pick, Milroe is a first-rounder in dynasty superflex rookie drafts.

Pick 1.12 – Colston Loveland (TE – Michigan)

Some will have Loveland ranked ahead of Tyler Warren in their dynasty rookie rankings. Regardless of which star pass catcher you label TE1, both should be top-10 dynasty rookie picks. Loveland had 56 receptions for 582 receiving yards and five touchdowns in 2024. However, he is better than the numbers suggest, especially with Michigan’s struggles at the quarterback position.

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