Every dynasty manager is looking for the next hidden gem in rookie drafts-players who fly under the radar but have the potential to deliver major fantasy football value. While top prospects steal the headlines, savvy managers know that mid-to-late-round picks can be league-winners. To help you find the best early dynasty rookie draft sleepers for 2025, we asked our Featured Pros experts to share their top under-the-radar prospects. Here’s a look at the rookies they believe could make a big impact at a bargain draft price.
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Early Dynasty Rookie Draft Sleepers to Target
Who is one rookie sleeper you’re targeting in early dynasty rookie drafts? Dynasty Rookie Rankings can be found here. Please try to pick someone outside the Top 25.
Elijah Arroyo (TE)
“The 2025 tight end draft class could produce multiple starting-caliber fantasy players in a few years. Elijah Arroyo is your prototypical one-year wonder prospect, totaling 35 receptions for 590 receiving yards and seven touchdowns last season at Miami. By comparison, he had 11 receptions for 163 receiving yards and a touchdown over his first three years in college. However, the former Hurricane star had an impressive week at the Senior Bowl, pushing him into the first-round NFL Draft conversation. Arroyo is a raw prospect with significant potential. He will be one of my favorite rookies to draft because of his upside.”
– Mike Fanelli (FantasyPros)
“Miami TE Elijah Arroyo’s ranking needs to change (51 in Superflex and 48 in Overall), and I think it will in the coming weeks. He dominated at the Senior Bowl to the point that most were surprised he even showed up for the last day of practice and the game itself. Consensus dynasty rankings have him at TE6 right now behind the likes of Harold Fannin Jr. (who did not impress in Mobile), Mason Taylor, and Gunnar Helm, but I think he could end up being the third TE off the board behind only Tyler Warren and Colston Loveland on draft day.”
– Mike Maher (FantasyPros)
Jaxson Dart (QB)
“The easy answer here is ranked #26 as of writing this, and that’s QB Jaxson Dart. However, the landing spot will dictate whether or not this is a great value or not. If Dart ends up somewhere where he can run the offense right away, 26th is a steal. If he goes somewhere to ride the bench, I’d rather take him later. Having the third quarterback going in the third round shows how deep this class is at other positions and how shallow it is at quarterback.”
– Andrew Hall (FantasyPros)
“Ole Miss quarterback Jaxson Dart checks in as QB3 and 26th overall in dynasty rookie rankings and could steal rookie drafts. He seems to be forgotten as the 2025 NFL Combine approaches, with Shedeur Sanders and Cam Ward receiving all of the hype at quarterback. Dart closed out his collegiate career with 4,269 passing yards and 23 touchdowns with only five interceptions and proved he has high-end accuracy that should easily translate to the next level. He has a wide range of outcomes, but the upside makes him a worthwhile gamble.”
– Aaron St Denis (Fantasy Football Universe)
Damien Martinez (RB)
“Damien Martinez – When you watch Martinez, it’s hard not to be impressed by his speed, which is lightning fast, and a good performance in the 40-yard dash at the combine might cause him to rise up rankings. Martinez isn’t a perfect prospect with a lack of ability in the receiving game, but he consistently runs hard and could be the type of player some coaches fall in love with. The landing spot will matter for Martinez, but with the right one, it’ll be wheels up for him.”
– Tom Strachan (NFL Best Ball)
Dylan Sampson (RB)
“This offseason, expect to see plenty of change in the running back landscape in the NFL via the draft and free agency. With all of the moving parts, the one name that cannot be forgotten about in rookie drafts is running back Dylan Sampson. The former Tennessee Volunteer starred on the ground this season, finishing just shy of 1,500 rushing yards with 22 TDs on 258 carries. His burst is elite for running backs in this class, and he is super athletic. The downside is his frame; only 5’11, 190 pounds isn’t ideal for a workhorse NFL back, and ball security issues that Sampson exhibited last year with the Vols. However, this is the kind of running back NFL teams will want to get their hands on, and a selection in the 2nd round of rookie drafts is a no-brainer for someone with as great of a ceiling as Sampson has.”
– Ed Birdsall (Talking Points Sports)
Bhayshul Tuten (RB)
“Bhayshul Tuten, Virginia Tech – The 5-foot-8 and 211-pound RB capped off his college career on an extremely high note as a senior, even while dealing with a midseason ankle injury. He rushed for 1,150 yards and 15 TDs en route to a 37% dominator rating. Finished top-10 in the FBS in yards after contact per attempt (4.4) among RBs with at least 100 carries. Ranked 6th in the 2025 RB draft class in yards after contact per attempt and breakaway run percentage (54%). With great speed, tackle-breaking ability, and an underrated receiving profile, don’t be surprised when Tugboat Tuten gets drafted earlier than expected.”
– Andrew Erickson (FantasyPros)
R.J. Harvey (RB)
“Small, overaged RB prospects typically don’t get a lot of love, but I think it’s worth making an exception for R.J. Harvey. Absurdly productive at UCF the last two seasons (42 touchdowns, just under 3,000 rushing yards, more than 500 receiving yards), Harvey is 24 years old and stands 5-9, 208 pounds. Harvey has exceptional quickness and lateral agility. His jump cuts can break ankles, he has outstanding vision, and he’s a good pass catcher. Harvey is also known for being a hard worker and a high academic achiever. R.J. Harvey is a great third-round target in rookie drafts.”
– Pat Fitzmaurice (FantasyPros)
Jaylin Noel (WR)
“I will continue to pound the table for Jaylin Noel. I know I might sound like a broken record since the Senior Bowl, but I don’t care. People need to hear the good word about Noel. Noel was a slot receiver in college (72.7% of his snaps), but that doesn’t mean that he can’t win from the outside. With a varied release package, underrated deep speed, and a solid set of hands (52% contested catch rate in 2024, per PFF), Noel is a fantastic pick in dynasty rookie drafts that will easily outplay his ADP. ”
– Derek Brown (FantasyPros)
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