The NFL offseason is upon us. While others (myself included) debate on 2025 fantasy football rankings, 2025 NFL free agency and NFL team needs through the draft and veteran markets, let’s take a look ahead to the 2025 NFL draft and what it has to offer in terms of dynasty fantasy football talent.
Throughout the draft season, I’ll be delivering prospect overviews at every fantasy position to keep tabs on the top dynasty prospects. For those looking to dig deeper, check out the highly-coveted FantasyPros Dynasty Draft Kit and the official 2025 NFL Draft Guide.
Be sure to check out all the individual 2025 NFL Draft prospect profiles for all positions written by FantasyPros’ draft analyst Matthew Jones.
- 2025 NFL Draft Guide
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- 2025 NFL Mock Drafts
- Dynasty Mock Draft Simulator
- Top Dynasty Rookie Running Backs (2025 Fantasy Football)
- Top Dynasty Rookie Draft Quarterbacks (2025 Fantasy Football)
Top Dynasty 2025 Rookie Wide Receivers
Let’s dig into the top incoming rookie wide receivers for dynasty fantasy football leagues in 2025 to get familiar with the top names we will be overly obsessing about over the next three months.
This is hardly the final locked-and-loaded list (more names will be added as we trudge along) but more of an introduction to the 2025 WR class for those (like myself) who have been buried in the NFL since July. Also I have to be prepped for the upcoming 2025 NFL Scouting Combine.
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Note that I will be referring to a player’s dominator rating and breakout age at length in this piece.
Dominator rating considers the number of touchdowns and receiving yards a particular player commands within his own offense. Breakout age is the age at which a receiver reaches a 20% dominator rating for the first time. Producing at a young age is a solid indication that a player will continue his stretch of production into the pros. After all, when a kid balls out at 19 years old against a bunch of 21- and 22-year-old defensive backs, how can you not be entertained?
Tetairoa McMillan (WR – Arizona)
Age at Draft: 22 | Height/Weight: 6’5″, 210 lbs | Career Dominator Rating: 32%
Highest Season Dominator Rating: 44% (2024)
Freshman Year (2022) – Instant Impact
- Earned a key role as a true freshman despite competing with NFL-bound WR Jacob Cowing and TE Tanner McLachlan.
- Led Arizona in receiving touchdowns (8) while posting 702 yards on 39 receptions (18.0 YPR).
- Flashed elite red-zone ability and deep-threat upside with a 25% dominator rating at just 19 years old.
Sophomore Year (2023) – Breakout Season
- Emerged as one of college football’s elite receivers, with 90 receptions for 1,396 yards (15.5 YPR) and 10 TDs, putting him firmly in first-round discussions.
- Posted a 31% dominator rating, cementing himself as Arizona’s go-to offensive weapon.
- One of just three FBS receivers to hit 1,396 yards, 10 TDs, and 89 receptions, alongside future top-10 draft-selected WRs: Malik Nabers and Rome Odunze.
Junior Year (2024) – Unstoppable Force
- Career-best 44% dominator rating, dominating as Arizona’s primary weapon.
- 84 receptions for 1,316 yards (15.7 YPR) and eight touchdowns, maintaining elite efficiency.
- Opened the season with a 304-yard, 4-touchdown explosion on just 10 receptions
- Finished his career as Arizona’s all-time leading receiver with 3,414 yards.
- According to an AFC scouting director, “he got hurt in the spring, and I don’t know that he ever made it back to 100 percent. The 2023 tape gives you a better idea of who he is.”
Career Summary
- 213 receptions for 3,414 yards (16.0 YPR) and 26 touchdowns in three seasons.
- Led the Wildcats in receiving touchdowns as a freshman despite sharing the field with NFL talent.
- Athletic background in volleyball and basketball, giving him elite ball-tracking, body control, and contested-catch ability.
- Per the Athletic, “He’s also a natural X receiver who, with added power, has the tools to be a beast of a weapon in the red zone or vertically anywhere on the field.
NFL Projection & Player Comparison
- NFL Comp: Courtland Sutton
Luther Burden III (WR- Missouri)
Age at Draft: 21 | Height/Weight: 5’11”, 208 lbs | Career Dominator Rating: 33%
Highest Season Dominator Rating: 37% (2023)
Freshman Year (2022) – Immediate Impact
- Earned a starting role as a true freshman and posted a 29% dominator rating at just 19 years old (early breakout)
- 46 receptions for 398 yards (8.7 YPR) and six touchdowns.
- Used in a versatile role, adding 16 carries for 64 yards and two rushing TDs.
- Also contributed as a punt returner, showcasing his dynamic ability in space.
Sophomore Year (2023) – Breakout Superstar
- Exploded as Missouri’s WR1, putting up 86 receptions for 1,209 yards (14.1 YPR) and nine touchdowns.
- 35% dominator rating, ranking among the nation’s most dominant receivers.
- PFF’s third-highest graded WR in the FBS, excelling in yards after catch and forced missed tackles.
- He took over as the No. 1 WR after Dominic Lovett (also draft-eligible in 2025) transferred to Georgia. Lovett led the Bulldogs in WR targets over the last two seasons.
Junior Year (2024) – Slight Regression in Volume
- Production dipped in his final season, posting 61 catches for 676 yards (11.1 YPR) and six touchdowns.
- Played 85%+ of his snaps from the slot, continuing to operate as a YAC-heavy playmaker.
- Best catch efficiency of his career (76.3%), but fewer chunk plays than in 2023.
- Finished with a career 33% dominator rating despite 40 fewer targets than in 2023
Career Summary
- 193 receptions for 2,283 yards (11.8 YPR) and 21 receiving touchdowns over three seasons.
- 32 career rushing attempts for 210 yards (6.6 YPC) and four rushing TDs, adding to his versatility.
- Elite after the catch: Forced 79 missed tackles on 225 touches (35% forced missed tackle rate).
- 75% of his career receptions came on targets within 10 yards, per PFF, making him an underneath playmaker.
- Experience as a punt returner, further boosting his NFL value.
NFL Projection & Player Comparison
- NFL Comp: Deebo Samuel – Versatile, YAC-heavy receiver who thrives in the short game and can be used in a hybrid role.
Emeka Egbuka (WR- Ohio State)
Age at Draft: 22 | Height/Weight: 6’1″, 205 lbs | Career Dominator Rating: 17% | Highest Season Dominator Rating 27% (2022)
Freshman Year (2021) – Limited Role but Special Teams Impact
- Played sparingly in the offense due to a loaded WR room featuring Chris Olave, Garrett Wilson, and Jaxon Smith-Njigba.
- Logged nine receptions for 191 yards (21.2 YPR) but made his mark on special teams.
- Led the Big Ten in kick return average (29.2 yards per return) and finished No. 12 nationally, earning PFF Freshman All-American honors.
Sophomore Year (2022) – Breakout Star
- Took over as the starting slot receiver after Jaxon Smith-Njigba‘s injury and delivered his best collegiate season at 19 years old
- Recorded 74 receptions for 1,151 yards (15.6 YPR) and 10 touchdowns, posting a career-best 27% dominator rating.
- Became C.J. Stroud‘s No. 2 target behind Marvin Harrison Jr., playing a pivotal role in Ohio State’s offense.
Junior Year (2023) – Injury-Plagued Season
- Battled an ankle injury, underwent surgery, and missed three games.
- Despite the setback, still managed 41 receptions for 514 yards (12.5 YPR) and four touchdowns.
- Shared targets with Marvin Harrison Jr. and TE Cade Stover, plus Ohio State’s offense transitioned post-Stroud.
Senior Year (2024) – Strong Finish to College Career
- Opted to return instead of declaring, finishing his Ohio State career on a high note.
- Posted 81 receptions for 1,011 yards (12.5 YPR) and 10 touchdowns, despite playing alongside elite freshman WR Jeremiah Smith.
- 26% dominator rating (second-best of his career)
- Improved catch efficiency (76.4%), showing refined route running and reliable hands.
Career Summary
- 205 receptions for 2,867 yards (14.0 YPR) and 24 touchdowns, making him Ohio State’s all-time receptions leader.
- Thrived as a slot WR while contributing in the return game.
- Elite athlete: Reportedly ran a sub-4.45 40-yard dash and recorded a 40-inch vertical in high school.
- High-level competitor and great route runner.
- Early breakout age.
NFL Projection & Player Comparison
- NFL Comp: Tyler Boyd – A smooth, reliable possession slot receiver with the ability to work all areas of the field.
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