Dynasty Sleepers: Jaylen Warren & Rashid Shaheed (Fantasy Football)

For some, it may seem early to be discussing dynasty fantasy football sleepers, but as I like to say, relationships come and go, but dynasty fantasy football is forever.

It’s a year-round game, and if you’re not taking advantage of the small details around the margins that exist this time of year, you’re a step behind.

With that, let’s look at some early dynasty sleepers to target.

Dynasty Sleepers for 2025 Fantasy Football

Rashid Shaheed (WR – NO)

Before a torn meniscus sidelined him for the remainder of the season, Rashid Shaheed was operating as the clear No. 2 receiver for the Saints and producing at a high level. Through the first six weeks, Shaheed was the overall WR17 in half-PPR and the WR27 in points per game (PPG), which includes a goose egg in Week 3. Of course, that game counts, but if we remove it from the box score, Shaheed shoots up to the WR10 in PPG.

A meniscus tear is no small ailment, but with it occurring in Week 6, Shaheed projects to be fully healthy for training camp. The Saints have a ton of question marks across their roster and are likely looking at a similar receiver room next season, meaning Shaheed should slide right back into his breakout role from last year, which will already be forgotten by many.

The biggest difference in 2025, outside of his hopeful health, is the hiring of offensive guru Kellen Moore as the Saints’ new head coach. I expect Shaheed to have his best season yet with Moore calling the plays. Look for him to return WR2/WR3 value, potentially for the next few years.

Jaylen Warren (RB – FA)

Admittedly, I’m regurgitating this one from last year and asking for a do-over. I’ve been on the Jaylen Warren hype train for some time, and I’m not looking to get off now. Warren entered last season with a hamstring injury, which seemed to impact him well into the season. He was never able to take over the job from Najee Harris, but he did find success in the middle to later weeks of the season.

Warren’s advanced metrics took a hit from the usual stellar marks he collects, thanks in large part to his hamstring, but he still created the ninth-most yards per touch of all running backs with 4.17 and was excellent in the receiving game, tallying 2.5 yards per route run, good for the sixth-best mark.

We’ve been on the cusp of a major Warren breakout for a couple of seasons, and it’s likely now or never, but 2025 will represent his best shot yet. Harris is an unrestricted free agent who appears unlikely to return, while Warren is a restricted free agent whom Omar Kahn is “confident” will be on the team next season.

This draft class is deep at running back and the Steelers will certainly add to the room in some capacity if Harris is indeed out the door, but that doesn’t mean a new addition will automatically be handed the starting nod.

At the very least, Warren should be a part of a committee with some spike weeks as we’ve grown accustomed to, but there’s a strong chance he emerges at the 1A or the clear-cut starter in Steel Town next season.