Time for a dynasty rookie mock draft. A BIG rookie mock draft. Four rounds, superflex. No TE premium.

This is going to be a mashup of a dynasty rookie mock draft and my pre-combine rookie big board. The picks in this dynasty rookie mock draft will match the order of my overall superflex rookie rankings.

Let’s get started.

Fitz’s Four-Round Dynasty Rookie Mock Draft

ROUND 1

1.01 — RB Ashton Jeanty, Boise State

There are few foolproof rookie picks in this year’s class. In fact, I count one: Ashton Jeanty. And by “foolproof,” I mean “has no chance of being a bust save for a catastrophic injury.”

Jeanty’s 2024 stats are absurd: 2,601 rushing yards, 7.0 yards per carry, 30 total touchdowns. He played against lesser competition in the Mountain West Conference but did just fine in games against top competition, with 200 scrimmage yards and three TDs against Oregon and 126 yards from scrimmage against Penn State in the CFB playoffs.

Extraordinary contact balance is Jeanty’s calling card. It’s so hard to knock this guy off his feet. Jeanty forces a ton of missed tackles and is a Houdini-like escape artist in close quarters.

Jeanty is a good pass catcher, and he’s a lock to be a first-round NFL Draft pick. This is an easy choice.

1.02 — Shedeur Sanders, Colorado

Sanders isn’t just an accurate passer, he’s downright conscientious with his ball placement. He puts his throws in spots where they can’t be intercepted and won’t lead his receivers into big hits.

He doesn’t have a rocket arm, but Sanders has NFL-caliber velocity, and he has a nice, snappy release.

Sanders has some attributes NFL teams are going to appreciate. He’s good at making presnap reads. He throws with anticipation. He has excellent mobility within the pocket.

Unfortunately, Sanders probably won’t deliver much fantasy value as a runner. He keeps his eyes downfield while scrambling, looking to make a play. It’s a quality that fantasy managers appreciate less than NFL teams do.

I think Sanders will most likely become an average to above-average NFL starter. I doubt he will become a star, and I doubt he will flop. As valuable as quarterbacks are in superflex leagues, that makes him worthy of such an early pick

Sanders is a polarizing prospect. His dad, Pro Football Hall of Famer and current Colorado head coach Deion Sanders, has plenty of haters. Shedeur, too, has his haters. There’s going to be a lot of noise in the coming weeks about Shedeur being an immature nepo baby. In many instances, these barbs will be coming from the worst people in sports media. Hatred of the Sanders family is good for business in some cases.

Ignore the slander and turn on the tape. I think you’ll like what you see.

1.03 — WR Tetairoa McMillan, Arizona

A 6-foot-5 receiver who’s topped 1,300 receiving yards in each of the last two seasons? Yes, please.

McMillan is a classic X receiver — although he can also be a matchup nightmare as a big slot. He has a planetary catch radius and good, strong hands.

A smooth mover for a big receiver, McMillan has advanced route-running chops. He has a good feel for attacking zone coverage, and he’s no shrinking violet when asked to go over the middle.

Mike Evans comparisons are inevitable because of McMillan’s height. The comp that makes more sense to me is Tee Higgins, who’s 6-4. Like Higgins, McMillan comes down with more than his fair share of contested catches, but both players have much more to their games than just the ability to high-point the football.

1.04 — QB Cam Ward, Miami-Fla.

There’s a lot to like here, but I have concerns.

Concern No. 1: Ward sometimes holds onto the ball too long — and I mean WAY too long. As in, yelling at your TV, “Get rid of it!!!” David Carr was sacked 76 times as a rookie with the Texans in 2002, breaking the single-season record for most sacks taken. If the team that drafts Ward lets him start in Week 1, he might threaten Carr’s sack record.

Concern No. 2: Ward fumbles too often. Per PFF, he coughed it up four times last season, losing all four. When Ward was at Washington State in 2023, he fumbled 14 times in 12 games, losing eight of them. He fumbled eight times in 2022 and 14 times in 2021 when beginning his college career at Incarnate Word.

Ward has a terrible habit of scrambling around while holding the ball one-handed at or below his waist.

Good stuff? Sure, there’s plenty. Ward has a strong, accurate arm and a quick release. His improvisational skills are impressive. He’s mobile within the pocket and may have some rushing upside for fantasy.

But, man, the negatives really scare me.

1.05 — RB Omarion Hampton, North Carolina

Maybe dynasty folk would be more excited about Hampton if Ashton Jeanty didn’t exist.

Hampton piled up 3,100 rushing yards and 30 TD runs over his last two seasons at North Carolina. He also had 67 receptions over that span.

The 220-pound Hampton is a powerful downhill runner who’s a nightmare to bring down when he has a full head of steam. He’s terrific between the tackles, squeezing through tight spaces and powering through contact.

Although he doesn’t string moves together very often, Hampton is decisive with his cuts and has surprising lateral agility. He’s good at reading linebackers and cutting back after they commit.

Hampton isn’t everyone’s RB2 in this class. Some people prefer Kaleb Johnson or TreVeyon Henderson. But I think Hampton will be the RB2 for a majority (or at least a plurality) of dynasty managers after the combine.

1.06 — WR Luther Burden, Missouri

A top-three recruit in the high school class of 2022, Burden showed off his electric playmaking skills with an 83-catch, 1,212-yard sophomore season.

Burden wasn’t nearly as productive last fall, finishing with 676 receiving yards — second on his team behind Theo Wease. But the Mizzou offense struggled at times in 2024, especially when QB Brady Cook was hurt.

My favorite comp for Burden isn’t even a football comp. It’s Allen Iverson, the former NBA star. Burden has the same sort of lightning-quick first step, creating instant separation at the snap.

When Burden has the ball in the open field, the air crackles with electricity. He’s as slippery as an eel and has surprising contact balance. Burden is like a smaller version of Deebo Samuel in terms of what he can do after the catch.

Burden’s disappointing junior season suggests that he’s not a truly safe dynasty option, but the potential ceiling is lofty indeed.

1.07 — WR Emeka Egbuka, Ohio State

Egbuka probably has a higher floor than Luther Burden, though he doesn’t offer quite the same level of pizzazz.

An NFL-ready slot receiver, Egbuka is an advanced route runner who gets into his routes quickly and makes sharp cuts. He sets up defenders for his moves, and then — bang! — makes his break and separates.

Egbuka isn’t really a burner, but he’s a shifty fellow who consistently makes yardage after the catch.

Bonus: Egbuka was able to assert himself at OSU even though the Buckeyes had an abundance of WR talent throughout his time in Columbus, suggesting we needn’t worry if Egbuka lands on an NFL team that has other good pass catchers.

1.08 — RB TreVeyon Henderson, Ohio State

Henderson probably isn’t cut out to be an NFL workhorse. He never had more than 183 carries in any of his three seasons at OSU. He split work with Quinshon Judkins as a senior and didn’t have more than 12 carries in any game last fall.

But let’s face it: There aren’t many true workhorses in the NFL, anyway. Henderson is a sensational playmaker capable of making hay on 12-15 touches a game à la James Cook.

Henderson has big-time speed, sports car acceleration and quick feet. He changes direction with minimal loss of speed, and his cutbacks are jaw-dropping. He’s useful in the passing game (11.1 yards per catch over his college career) and deadly on screens.

1.09 — RB Quinshon Judkins, Ohio State

Well, look at that: three Buckeyes in a row.

A powerful, decisive runner with good contact balance and nifty feet, Judkins had 1,567 rushing yards and 16 touchdowns as a true freshman at Ole Miss. His last two seasons were good but not quite as awe-inspiring.

Judkins shared touches with TreVeyon Henderson last fall, but Judkins had 274 and 271 carries in his two seasons at Ole Miss, suggesting that he has NFL workhorse potential.

1.10 — RB Kaleb Johnson, Iowa

Some of the dynasty analysts I greatly respect like Johnson much more than I do.

Johnson was a committee back his first two years at Iowa, then broke out with 240-1,537-21 rushing last fall. He’s a powerful downhill runner who’s hard to bring down if you hit him high. It’s easy to envision him being an effective goal-line back in the NFL.

A good fit for a zone scheme, Johnson is a patient runner who reads his blocks well.

Why aren’t I higher on him? I guess I like a little more sizzle with my steak. Johnson doesn’t have great long speed, doesn’t change speeds often or make sharp cuts.

But, hey, I can definitely get on board if Johnson lands in a favorable spot.

1.11 — TE Tyler Warren, Penn State

Despite Warren’s gaudy 2024 numbers (104-1,233-8) and ideal size (6-6, 257), I’m not firmly committed to him as this class’s No. 1 tight end.

My hang-up with Warren? Age.

First of all, it’s not entirely clear (yet) how old Warren is. Some sources say he’s 22 and will be 23 when the season begins. Some say he’s 24. Even if Warren is “only” 22, the fact that he didn’t truly break out until he was a fifth-year senior playing against younger competition makes his numbers from last season slightly less impressive.

The age issue is far from disqualifying, however. Warren was a freaking monster in 2024, looking like a George Kittle/Travis Kelce hybrid. He could be a top-10 fantasy tight end from the jump.

1.12 — TE Colston Loveland, Michigan

Unlike Tyler Warren, Loveland is a young TE prospect — he’ll turn 21 shortly before the draft.

In his best college season (2023), Colston’s receiving numbers were about half of what Warren produced in 2024. But let’s consider the circumstances. Michigan’s offense was run-heavy in the Wolverines’ 2023 national championship season. In 2024, Michigan’s quarterbacking was hot garbage juice.

The 6-5, 245-pound Loveland is a freaky athlete with a huge catch radius and impressive route-running knowhow. I might have him ranked ahead of Warren in a few weeks.

ROUND 2

2.01 — WR Elic Ayomanor, Stanford

I’m a sucker for big, physical receivers … which might explain why I was suckered into taking Treylon Burks in multiple rookie drafts a few years ago.

Maybe a Burksian outcome is in play for Elic Ayomanor, but I don’t think so. Ayomanor is just too good a football player.

Hailing from noted football hotbed Medicine Hat, Alberta, Ayomanor (pronounced “AY-o-manner”) is a lusty competitor who physically dominates cornerbacks and blocks his rear end off.

Good luck trying to tackle him once Ayomanor gets the ball in his hands. The two hardest-to-tackle receivers I’ve ever watched were Sterling Sharpe and Anquan Boldin. Ayomanor could be in that class.

He’s had some minor issues with drops, but there are a lot of instances on film where Ayomanor runs a slant and plucks a slightly off-target throw with ease.

Ask star Colorado CB/WR Travis Hunter what he thinks of Ayomanor. In 2023, Ayomanor lit up Hunter for 13 catches, 294 yards and three touchdowns in a 46-43 Stanford win.

2.02 — QB Jaxson Dart, Ole Miss

It will be interesting to see where Dart goes in the NFL Draft.

The positives: Dart has a solid NFL-caliber arm, a quick release and incredible, drop-it-in-the-bucket touch on his deep throws. He’s terrific on play-action. He’s a willing and able runner.

The negatives: If Dart can consistently read the entire field and work through his progressions, I didn’t see it on his tape. There were too many instances of Dart vacating the pocket at the slightest hint of pressure. Dart didn’t fare especially well against the better defenses of the SEC, such as Georgia and Alabama.

But if Dart is a first-round pick in the NFL Draft, he’ll be a first-round pick in most superflex rookie drafts.

2.03 — WR Matthew Golden, Texas

Texas keeps churning out good NFL receiver prospects. Golden is a burner who runs crisp routes and has sure hands. I love how adroitly he works the sidelines.

Expect Golden to become a dynasty darling when he has a sub-4.4 40-yard dash time at the combine.

2.04 — WR Jack Bech, TCU

Bech was named MVP of the Senior Bowl and was wearing the jersey number of his younger brother Tiger, who was among the people killed in the New Year’s Day vehicle attack in New Orleans.

The 6-2, 215-pound Bech is a big target with excellent hands. He’s a contested-catch artist who’s good at winning balls in the air.

Bech probably won’t melt stopwatches at the combine, but his size, strength, toughness and effort can help him overcome his lack of straight-line speed.

2.05 — QB Jalen Milroe, Alabama

A poor week at the Senior Bowl sapped some of the enthusiasm for Milroe in the dynasty community, but Milroe is an electric runner with a powerful arm. That combination will pique the interest of NFL teams.

If Milroe is a top-40 NFL Draft pick, expect him to be a top-15 pick in superflex rookie drafts.

2.06 — RB Dylan Sampson, Tennessee

Blazing-fast with impressive lateral agility, Sampson will probably be a combine darling. But there’s more to Sampson’s game than pure speed and flashy moves.

Sampson has good contact balance for a back who weighs barely 200 pounds. He’s surprisingly effective between the tackles, fighting for extra yardage.

A patient runner who reads his blocks well, Sampson seems to understand the design of every play. He doesn’t panic when defenders get penetration, turning losses into gains with quick thinking and fleet feet.

Sampson is a capable pass catcher and surprisingly adept as a pass blocker. He’s also a high-character kid who was a member of the Volunteers’ leadership council.

There’s always a question about how Tennessee prospects will transition from Josh Heupel’s unique offensive system to an NFL scheme. But, man, there’s a lot to like here.

2.07 — RB Devin Neal, Kansas

Neal had more than 1,000 rushing yards and 20-plus catches in each of his last three seasons, averaging 6.0 yards per carry over that span. He had 16 TD runs in each of the last two years.

Although his top-end speed isn’t great, Neal has terrific lateral agility and is a dangerous cutback runner. He can stop on a dime and then quickly re-accelerate. Neal also has good vision and patience.

In other years, Neal might be a top-five RB prospect. That he’s not a unanimous top-10 RB prospect speaks volumes about how loaded this RB class is.

2.08 — RB Cam Skattebo, Arizona State

Now, here’s a fun prospect.

Skattebo is coming off a monster season for ASU in which he had 293-1,711-21 rushing and 45-605-3 receiving. Casual college football fans learned Skattebo’s name when he had 233 yards from scrimmage and two touchdowns in Arizona State’s overtime loss to Texas in the College Football Playoffs.

Skattebo’s ultra-physical style belies his 5-11, 215-pound frame. He has a zest for contact and isn’t going to be brought down with an arm tackle. Skattebo keeps his feet pumping through contact and always seems to be falling forward at the end of runs. This is one ultra-competitive cat.

2.09 — WR Travis Hunter, Colorado

Every rookie mock I’ve seen has had Hunter going way too early. And maybe Hunter will go way too early in actual rookie drafts. I don’t think he should be a first-round pick, even in 1QB rookie drafts.

This is coming from someone who thinks Travis Hunter is the best overall player in this year’s draft. I also think Hunter is the best wide receiver in this draft — better than Tet McMillan.

The problem is that Hunter almost certainly won’t be a full-time receiver in the NFL. He’s going to work out with the cornerbacks at the NFL Scouting Combine. It makes much more sense for Hunter to be a full-time cornerback and a part-time contributor at receiver than vice versa. Face it: No team would have the willpower to limit Hunter’s snaps at cornerback if he were the best cover man on the team – and he probably would be.

Hunter played heavy snaps on both sides of the ball in college. That isn’t going to happen in the NFL, where double duty would inevitably lead to a short career. Here’s betting he’s a starting cornerback in his first NFL season and plays 15% to 25% of his team’s offensive snaps.

That isn’t worth a first-round pick. Heck, it’s probably not worth a second-round pick either. But in the back half of the second round of a rookie draft, it’s worth the gamble that the sensational Hunter gets more playing time at wide receiver than is widely expected.

2.10 — WR Xavier Restrepo, Miami-Fla.

Restrepo is a savvy, high-floor slot receiver. The Golden Tate comparisons I’ve seen are probably apt.

Cam Ward’s favorite target is a route-running ace with soft hands, a knack for finding soft spots in zone coverage, and the ability to consistently pick up yardage after the catch.

2.11 — RB RJ Harvey, UCF

Harvey is small (5-9, 208) and overaged (24). But holy-moly, what a fun player to watch.

Harvey has outstanding quickness and lateral agility. His jump-cuts are something to behold. Harvey also has great vision, quickly discerning where holes are and decisively dashing through them. He’s also a capable pass catcher and a high academic achiever.

The production at UCF the last two years was absurd: 42 touchdowns, just under 3,000 rushing yards, and more than 500 receiving yards.

The ageists and sizeists aren’t going to like Harvey, but open-minded dynasty managers might fall in love with him.

2.12 — WR Tre Harris, Ole Miss

Some dynasty managers adore Harris; I’ll be steering around him in rookie drafts.

Harris is big (6-3, 210), has good hands, and is a raging bull after the catch. If he pans out in the NFL, he could be a prolific touchdown scorer.

My main concern is the speed or lack thereof. Harris might be able to run in the low 4.5s at the combine, but I worry that his time could be north of 4.6. He looks almost lumbering at times. I also fret that this former two-star high school recruit could be maxed out already.

ROUND 3

3.01 — TE Harold Fannin, Bowling Green

Fannin put up absurd numbers last season: 117-1,555-10. That included big games against quality opponents Penn State and Texas A&M. His hands and movement skills will play in the NFL.

The concern is that the 230-pound Fannin isn’t big enough to play in-line, which means he might not play a full complement of snaps in the NFL, potentially limiting his upside.

3.02 – WR Jaylin Noel, Iowa State

Noel isn’t big (5-11, 200) and doesn’t have great pure speed, but he’s an advanced route runner with good hands and the ability to do damage after the catch.

Stopwatch speed can be overrated. Noel was a very good return man for the Cyclones, who were eager to get the ball in his hands as often as possible.

3.03 — WR Jayden Higgins, Iowa State

Higgins was the peanut butter to Jaylin Noel‘s jelly at Iowa State. The two flavors worked well together, and I’m not sure which was the more valuable component of the sandwich.

The 6-4, 217-pound Higgins moves well for a bigger receiver and has sure hands. He had 87-1,183-9 receiving for the Cyclones last fall.

I’m having a hard time picking a favorite between Noel and Higgins. I have Noel ranked slightly higher simply because my moles in Mobile said Noel had the better week at the Senior Bowl.

3.04 — RB Damien Martinez, Miami-Fla.

Martinez is a 230-pounder who plays like a 200-pounder. The last time I was fascinated by a big RB who played like a small RB, it was Le’Veon Ball at Michigan State.

That’s not to say Martinez is on Le’Veon’s level as a prospect, but Martinez was productive in all three of his college seasons, first at Oregon State, then at Miami.

Martinez is remarkably shifty. He has surprising speed and lateral agility, and watching him maneuver through traffic is fun.

3.05 — TE Gunnar Helm, Texas

In most years, Helm would be a unanimous top-three TE prospect. But this year’s TE class is loaded.

An athletic and savvy pass catcher, Helm is somewhat like Harold Fannin in that he could be a tough matchup in the NFL but might not have the bulk to play in line and be on the field for all three downs.

3.06 — TE Elijah Arroyo, Miami-Fla.

Here’s yet another stud TE prospect. Arroyo’s draft stock soared after a superb showing at the Senior Bowl.

3.07 — RB D.J. Giddens, Kansas State

Giddens isn’t very fast and might be dismissed by some dynasty people after he runs the 40 at the combine.

But Giddens is such a smart runner. He has good vision and patience. He’s a smooth mover who changes direction without gearing down. Giddens sets up linebackers with feints and dekes, then cuts sharply in the opposite direction once those LBs commit.

Giddens also has good contact balance, which — let’s face it — you need to have if you’re an NFL running back with ordinary speed.

3.08 — WR Isaiah Bond, Texas

As a small, blazing-fast receiver coming out of the University of Texas, Bond is sure to draw comparisons to Xavier Worthy. But Worthy had 12 touchdowns and nearly 1,000 receiving yards as a freshman. Bond never had a 700-yard campaign across three college seasons (two at Alabama, one at Texas) and never had a season where he averaged even 50 receiving yards a game.

I’ll probably be forced to move up Bond if some NFL team falls in love with his speed and drafts him in the second round.

3.09 — RB Bhayshul Tuten, Virginia Tech

Tuten has game-breaking, sub-4.4. speed. If he gets to the edge, look out. But Tuten is also an effective inside runner who bursts through holes and doesn’t go down easily.

3.10 — TE Mason Taylor, LSU

The son of former Dolphins edge rusher extraordinaire Jason Taylor didn’t put up extraordinary numbers at LSU, but his size (6-5, 250), athleticism and versatility make him an intriguing three-down TE prospect.

3.11 – WR Jalen Royals, Utah State

A lot of dynasty enthusiasts are in love with Royals; I’m in like with him.

Royals is a terrific route runner who’s lethal after the catch. He was wildly productive at Utah State, with 126 catches for 1,914 yards and 21 TDs over 20 games in his final two college seasons.

I’m just not sure how well the Jalen Royals Experience will translate to the NFL. He’s a tough evaluation. I may let other people talk me into moving him up my board.

3.12 — WR Nick Nash, San Jose State

Nash is a fascinating prospect – a 6-foot-3 converted ex-quarterback who racked up 104 catches for 1,382 yards and an FBS-high 16 touchdown catches in his final college season.

Nash has a rare combination of size and speed. He has a huge catch radius. Nash’s QB experience seems to help him diagnose zone coverage.

Nash needs route-running refinement – understandable for a player who’s only played the position for a few years. But Nash has big-time upside. He’ll be one of my favorite targets in the latter rounds of rookie drafts.

ROUND 4

4.01 WR Tez Johnson, Oregon

Johnson was terrific in Senior Bowl practices, but those practices favor receivers of Johnson’s ilk — small, quick guys who can create separation in one-on-one drills.

Johnson checks in at 165 pounds, so not surprisingly, he’s not very good at making contested catches or breaking tackles.

The fleet-footed Johnson is going to be on an NFL roster next fall, but he might be more of a Tutu Atwell than a Xavier Worthy.

4.02 — RB Kyle Monangai, Rutgers

If only the 5-9, 209-pound Monangai were a little bigger or a little faster.

I’m smitten with Monangai. The kid is an absolute warrior who runs like he’s 6-1, 225.

Monangai ran for more than 1,200 yards in each of his final two seasons at Rutgers. He has terrific vision and instincts, and he’s a fighter who doesn’t go down easily. Despite his smaller frame, the lion-hearted Monangai will lower his shoulder and try to barrel over a tackler. He’s always falling forward at the end of runs.

If Monangai were a prolific pass catcher, it would be easier to overlook his lack of size. Unfortunately, he had only 38 catches in 52 college games.

4.03 — RB Ollie Gordon, Oklahoma State

Gordon might go as early as the second round in some rookie drafts, but I’m pretty much out on him.

The 6-2, 225-pound Gordon was a wildly productive workhorse for Oklahoma State in 2023, with 285-1,732-21 rushing and 39-330-1 receiving. He’s a big, physical runner who’s a real problem for defenders when he gets to the second level.

But Gordon’s production nosedived in 2024 (190-880-13 rushing, 29-179-1 receiving). He was arrested on suspicion of DUI last July. Gordon’s long speed is lacking, his lateral agility is mediocre, and he has to gear way down to change direction.

Because of his size and his 2023 numbers, Gordon is going to be a Venus flytrap for dynasty managers. I’m planning to avoid his sticky charms.

4.04 — RB Jarquez Hunter, Auburn

There’s a chance Hunter will get lost in the shuffle and fall into the back end of dynasty rookie drafts. But there’s intriguing potential here.

After backing up Tank Bigsby for a couple of years, Hunter was a two-year starter at Auburn and ran for 1,201 yards (6.4 yards per carry) and eight touchdowns last fall.

Hunter has noteworthy contact balance, along with good vision and quickness. The 5-10, 209-pound Hunter packs quite a punch for a smaller back; he does not want to go down.

4.05 — RB Jo’quavious “Woody” Marks, USC

A ready-made third-down back, Marks had 261 receptions over five college seasons (the first four at Mississippi State).

Marks fared well as a runner last year, with 1,133 rushing yards and nine TD runs. But he never had even 600 rushing yards in any of his four previous seasons.

I’m confident Marks will have a solid NFL career as a pass-catching RB, but there’s not much early-down upside here.

4.06 — WR Savion Williams, TCU

It’s hard not to like this guy — but there’s probably good reason to summon up the willpower to pass on him in rookie drafts.

Williams is 6-4 and 225 pounds with freaky athleticism and remarkable quickness. He’ll test like a champ at the combine. Sounds pretty good so far, huh?

But Williams is sort of a weird WR/RB hybrid who topped out at 611 receiving yards during his college career. Rushing ability is part of the appeal. Williams had six TD catches and six TD runs last fall,

Williams is probably too raw as a route runner to get heavy usage at wide receiver, and I don’t know how much an NFL team would be willing to use him at running back.

Basically, we might be looking at the next Cordarrelle Patterson, and Patterson hasn’t done much to help win fantasy championships during his unusual career.

4.07 — RB Brashard Smith, SMU

Smith is a converted former WR who was highly productive in his one year as a running back, with 235-1,332-14 last fall. He had 94-898-6 receiving over his final three college seasons — two of them as a WR for Miami-Fla.

Smith is a blazer who clocked 22 mph last fall. He bursts through holes and flashes impressive quickness and lateral agility.

Smith’s biggest flaw is that he isn’t a tackle-breaker and often goes down on first contact. He profiles as a passing-down RB with some early-down potential.

4.08 — WR Tai Felton, Maryland

Felton is a late-round flag-plant guy for me. He’s a terrific ball-tracker with good hands and route-running ability. He’s coming off a big senior season in which he had 96-1,124-9 receiving.

At 6-2, 181 pounds, Felton is thin, but he doesn’t look skinny. He’s a surprisingly good tackle-breaker for a lighter guy, and he is not afraid of contact.

4.09 — WR Tory Horton, Colorado State

Like Tai Felton, Horton is a slender (6-3, 185) receiver with strong ball-tracking skills. After a pair of 1,100-yard seasons in 2022 and 2023, Horton played only six games before sustaining an unspecified knee injury that ended his season.

Horton is a good punt returner and has inside-outside versatility — two attributes that could boost his draft stock.

4.10 — TE Oronde Gadsden Jr, Syracuse

The son of a former Miami Dolphins receiver, Gadsden racked up 73-934-7 for Syracuse last fall.

Gadsden has terrific hands and a big catch radius. But like some of the other tight ends in this class, he lacks the beef to be effective in-line. Gadsden is sort of a TE/WR hybrid, and those types of players sometimes have difficulty finding their niche in the NFL.

4.11 — RB Jordan James, Oregon

The 5-10, 210-pound James has the potential to be a solid NFL committee back. His speed is ordinary, but James is a decisive runner who sees a hole and then charges through it.

A physical runner, despite his modest frame, James keeps his legs churning through contact. He has a nose for the end zone, as evidenced by his 26 TD runs over the last two seasons.

4.12 — RB Trevor Etienne, Florida

Travis Etienne‘s younger brother is probably cut out to be a third-down back in the NFL.

His college stats were ordinary — he never reached 800 rushing yards or 200 receiving yards in any of his three seasons in Gainesville, but Etienne’s quick feet and impressive lateral agility should play well at the pro level.

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