The 2025 NFL Draft has come and gone, and with landing spots now finalized, it’s the perfect time to recalibrate your dynasty rookie draft strategy. Whether you’re holding an early pick or looking for late-round steals, identifying the best values based on team fit and opportunity can give you a massive edge in your league. To help you make smart, informed decisions, we’ve asked our collection of Featured Pros experts to share their top dynasty rookie draft values to target now that the draft dust has settled. These are the players our experts believe offer the most upside at their current cost, whether it’s a first-round investment or a savvy stash in the later rounds.
Post-NFL Draft Dynasty Rookie Draft Values to Target
Who is an undervalued rookie RB based on early rookie rankings that you’ll be targeting in dynasty drafts and why?
Cam Skattebo (RB – NYG)
“Cam Skattebo, selected by the New York Giants in the 4th round, 105th overall pick, is an undervalued player due to his slower 4.65-second 40-yard dash. His 2024 season at Arizona State, where he amassed 1,711 rushing yards, 21 touchdowns, and 605 receiving yards, showcases his ability to dominate as a dual-threat back, making him a steal at his current RB7 and 17th overall ADP. Skattebo’s physicality, contact balance, and ability to break tackles (183 forced missed tackles since 2022) make him a perfect complement to the Giants’ shifty Tyrone Tracy Jr., adding a bruising dimension to their backfield. His standout College Football Playoff performance against Texas, including 143 rushing yards, 99 receiving yards, and a 42-yard touchdown pass, highlights his clutch playmaking ability. This pick is a great value for the Giants, as Skattebo’s relentless style and receiving prowess project him as an immediate contributor with three-down potential, and could easily lead to a scenario where he takes the RB1 job away from Tracy Jr.”
– Aaron St Denis (Fantasy Sports Advice Network)
Jaydon Blue (RB – DAL)
“Jaydon Blue is a steal as the RB11 in the rankings and 30th overall. The former Texas star was a Day 3 pick but landed in an excellent situation for his fantasy value. Last year, Javonte Williams and Miles Sanders ranked in the bottom 16 among 70 running backs with at least 55 rushing attempts in yards per attempt. Furthermore, both veterans averaged 2.51 or fewer rushing yards per attempt last season. While it might be too early to call him the next De’Von Achane, Blue could have a similar rookie year to the star running back with two ineffective veterans ahead of him on the depth chart.”
– Mike Fanelli (FantasyPros)
“Jaydon Blue – I was surprised to see Dallas wait this long to draft a running back, and they ended up drafting the speedster out of Texas who currently doesn’t have a lot of competition in the backfield. They also didn’t draft a wide receiver, so Blue has a great opportunity to carve out a role in the passing game and be fantasy relevant in PPR leagues. He will likely be a third-round pick in rookie drafts, so I see this as a low-risk, high-reward player I will be targeting in drafts.”
– Joey Meinerding (Fantasy Dink)
“Jaydon Blue is absolutely worth the punt in rookie drafts over the upcoming days and weeks. Currently, he is overall 28 and RB10, which is a steal of a price. Blue enters a running back room with Miles Sanders and Javonte Williams in Dallas, both of whom are on one-year deals. Both see their stocks at rock bottom currently, and who is to say that they will for sure rebound? Blue will be waiting in the wings to potentially make this job his own. Blue brings to Dallas blazing speed, as evidenced by his 4.38 time at the combine. Despite him being undersized, the chance to have the Cowboys RB1 at the cost of a 3rd-round choice feels like a no-brainer.”
– Ed Birdsall (Talking Points Sports)
Kyle Monangai (RB – CHI)
“RB Kyle Monangai from Rutgers. The 5-foot-8, 211-pound bowling ball RB posted back-to-back seasons with 1,200-plus rushing yards with a top 10 PFF rushing grade in 2023 (33% dominator rating). He is a hard-nosed, tough bowling ball when he carries the rock. And he does all the little things right, including pass protection and ball security (zero career fumbles). Considering Ben Johnson has soured on D’Andre Swift before – Swift was phased out of the Lions’ offense in Johnson’s 1st year as Lions OC in 2022 – it’s just a matter of when the 7th-rounder gets his opportunities to run behind a revamped Bears offensive line. I like his odds given that the new Bears RB coach, Eric Bieniemy, has a perfect hit record on 7th RBs drafted from Rutgers (Isiah Pacheco).”
– Andrew Erickson (FantasyPros)
“Kyle Monangai is a worthwhile dart throw outside the top 20 among the rookie RBs. Granted, the hit rate for seventh-round RBs is poor, but there are reasons to like the player, and the landing spot is potentially lucrative. Monangai is a decisive, no-frills runner with surprising power for a 5-8, 211-pound back. A two-time 1,200-yard rusher at Rutgers, Monangai runs with the heart of a warrior. D’Andre Swift ranked dead last in rushing yards over expected per attempt (-0.69) among all RBs with at least 90 carries last season. Roschon Johnson ranked 112th in yards after contact per attempt (1.3). It’s still possible the Bears sign a free-agent RB like Nick Chubb or J.K. Dobbins, but as it stands now, Monangai has a good chance to make a meaningful contribution to a Chicago offense that could be significantly improved in 2025 with new head coach Ben Johnson overseeing the offense.”
– Pat Fitzmaurice (FantasyPros)
Montrell Johnson (RB – PHI)
“The low-hanging fruit, both of whom are fairly valued, are Ashton Jeanty and Omarion Hampton. However, if you’re looking for a long shot, I still like Montrell Johnson’s talent. He has the ideal size, speed, and receiving ability to be a bell cow, if given the chance. Montrell went undrafted but shortly thereafter signed with the Eagles. Time will tell if he makes the team or eventually lands somewhere else, but Montrell Johnson is a very talented lottery ticket that I’m willing to take a shot with, and he’s going very late (Rookie Ranking RB 30). Ringo’s comp- a faster version of former Broncos Hall-of-Fame RB, Terrell Davis.”
– Mark Ringo (Sleepers and Busts)
Tahj Brooks (RB – CIN)
“I know I’m a Bengals fan, but Tahj Brooks has a very easy path to production in that offense. Chase Brown did well last year, but we all know running backs rarely last a whole season. The team re-signed Samaje Perine, but Brooks has the higher upside. He was a stud in college, and all it would take for him to show off in the NFL is one injury to Brown. I’m in at his current RB17 cost.”
– Andrew Hall (FantasyPros)
Devin Neal (RB – NO)
“The answer here is Devin Neal. I really like how Neal did everything well on tape, despite not having an exceptional trait. But he’s going to be a guy coaches love. He can easily become the Saints’ workhorse of the future once Alvin Kamara retires, and the team has been begging for a secondary piece right now to take some of the load off their aging superstar back. With only Kendre Miller and Clyde Edwards-Helaire seemingly standing in his way for RB2 duties, Neal appears to be an ideal candidate to get the workload at RB we want sooner rather than later. And you can easily grab him in the 3rd round of your rookie drafts.”
– Jeremy Shulman (Fantasy Football Universe)
“Devin Neal has a prime opportunity in New Orleans with Kamara and Williams entering their age-30 seasons and Kendre Miller‘s injury history. The Kansas all-time leading rusher (4,343 yards, 53 TDs, and 20 100+ yard games) possesses the speed and production to thrive in the Saints’ offense if called upon and could contribute 500-700 yards as a rookie, with the potential to compete for the starting role and 1,000+ yard seasons by 2026-2027. His long-term upside makes him a valuable dynasty target or to hold on your taxi squad to see how things progress.”
– Avery Thrasher (The Branded Sports)
Who is an undervalued rookie WR based on early rookie rankings that you’ll be targeting in dynasty drafts and why?
Jack Bech (WR – LV)
“Jack Bech, drafted by the Las Vegas Raiders in the second round (58th overall) of the 2025 NFL Draft, is undervalued in dynasty drafts due to his relatively low draft profile and the pessimism surrounding the 2025 rookie receiver class. His polished skill set and immediate fit in a pass-heavy offense make him a great fit in an offense starved for a receiving threat outside tight end Brock Bowers. His 2024 TCU season of 62 receptions, 1,034 yards, and nine touchdowns demonstrates his reliability, with an elite 1.1% drop rate and a 68.4% contested catch rate, making him a quarterback-friendly target for Geno Smith. Bech’s versatility to play both slot and outside, combined with his physicality (6’1″, 214 lbs) and route-running nuance, positions him to compete for the WR2 role behind Jakobi Meyers, potentially outpacing expectations in an offense featuring Brock Bowers and Ashton Jeanty. His Senior Bowl MVP performance and comparisons to Puka Nacua highlight his pro-ready traits, yet his lack of elite speed (4.55 40-yard dash) suppresses his draft stock, offering dynasty managers a high-floor possession receiver with WR2 upside at a discount.”
– Aaron St Denis (Fantasy Sports Advice Network)
Xavier Restrepo (WR – TEN)
“Xavier Restrepo is one of my favorite late-round rookie draft targets despite being the WR21 in the rankings and 59th overall. Rarely do undrafted free agents turn into consistent fantasy contributors. Yet, I’m taking the chance with Restrepo. Reportedly, Cam Ward was a major advocate for the Tennessee Titans to sign his former teammate after the NFL Draft. More importantly, the Titans lack proven wide receivers besides Calvin Ridley and Tyler Lockett. Therefore, I wouldn’t bet against Restrepo becoming the team’s starting slot receiver as a rookie, potentially becoming Ward’s favorite target again early in his career.”
– Mike Fanelli (FantasyPros)
Jaylin Lane (WR – WAS)
“Jaylin Lane from Virginia Tech. The Commanders selected him in the 4th round of this year’s draft, presumably to be the team’s starting punt returner. But given the lack of depth behind Terry McLaurin and Deebo Samuel (on a one-year deal with a long injury track record), Lane could earn the starting slot role in Washington’s offense. The 5-foot-10, 191-pound WR is a supreme athlete and dynamic playmaker with the ball in his hands, finishing fourth in the class in yards after the catch per reception (8.5). According to NFL.com, Jaylin Noel and Lane both jumped at least 11’0 in the broad jump and at least 40 in the vertical jump, while also running a sub-4.4 40-yard dash, making them just two out of eight wide receivers to meet all three criteria since 2003. When Lane got the draft day call from the Commanders’ GM, Adam Peters, he straight-up called him a BMF.”
– Andrew Erickson (FantasyPros)
Luther Burden III (WR – CHI)
“I don’t know if anyone is truly underrated in what appears to be an underwhelming draft class for WRs, in my opinion. I like Travis Hunter and Luther Burden III, both of whom are fairly valued at rookie WRs 1 and 5, respectively. Since Hunter will go early, I’ll talk about Burden III. Luther Burden III is an undersized WR, but consistently generates explosive plays. Burden III landed in a good spot with Chicago and offensive wiz, Ben Johnson, who will most likely find creative ways to get him the ball. Ringo’s comp- Jerry Jeudy. Longshot pick- if the sexual assault charges get resolved, I still like Isaiah Bond, who is practically free in drafts at Rookie Ranking WR 72.”
– Mark Ringo (Sleepers and Busts)
Isaac TeSlaa (WR – DET)
“Wide receivers are really tough to evaluate, but I think I’ll have a lot of Isaac TeSlaa in Detroit if he stays a 4th-round pick. The Lions are losing offensive mind Ben Johnson, but their WR corps isn’t all that deep. All you need is for TeSlaa to have a good week in the preseason or catch a few passes early on, and you can flip him for immediate profit. I know he’s technically 4th on the depth chart for now, but he could pass Patrick pretty easily. At TeSlaa’s current price, I’m willing to take the risk.”
– Andrew Hall (FantasyPros)
Kyle Williams (WR – NE)
“There are a few WR values I really like, but it’s hard for me to ignore Kyle Williams right now. Landing in New England, it’s the ideal spot to break through right away with little competition for targets settled in Foxboro. Add in that Josh McDaniels is back calling the plays and Stefon Diggs and Mack Hollins are the only offseason WR adds, Williams has a chance to play in 3 WR sets from the jump. Drake Maye is learning the offense quickly already, according to McDaniels, so if Williams can just get on the field (which I think he can), then he’s got a chance to carve out a short-term and long-term role very quickly for a Patriots team starving for wide receiver star power. And, you can get him in the 3rd round…”
– Jeremy Shulman (Fantasy Football Universe)
“I love this landing spot for Kyle Williams. With an early 3rd round pick, the Patriots drafted Williams to help complement Diggs and give Drake Maye another weapon. The Patriots also did a great job addressing pass protection with Will Campbell and TreVeyon Henderson, so the passing game overall will improve significantly for this offense. Williams may not ever be a true alpha in this offense, but he could be a decent WR2 in this league for a long time.”
– Joey Meinerding (Fantasy Dink)
“The Patriots needed to find WRs in this draft, even after signing Stefon Diggs. Specifically, they needed to find speed at the WR spot. So what did they do? They went and drafted Kyle Williams, formerly of Washington State. Currently, the WR10 and player overall 22, it is a fantastic buy opportunity for dynasty managers. Williams has a shot to earn immediate snaps in New England under the new Vrabel administration, and at the cost of a third-round pick, it is worth the stab. Williams should endear himself to Drake Maye very quickly, and he could end up being a late-round steal in rookie drafts. ”
– Ed Birdsall (Talking Points Sports)
Savion Williams (WR – GB)
“We’re just throwing darts in the fourth and fifth rounds of this year’s rookie drafts — and they’re cheap plastic darts, not the steel-tipped ones. The hit rates in those rounds are going to be poor, so I’ll swing away in the fourth round with WR Savion Williams, who’s 6-4, 222 pounds, and has a 96th percentile speed score, according to PlayerProfiler.com. Savion is sort of a weird WR/RB hybrid, so the easy comparison is Cordarrelle Patterson. But let’s dream bigger than that. With his size and athleticism, Savion has the Randy Moss starter kit. With his unusual skill set and raw receiving skills, Savion needs a creative playcaller to unlock his potential, and Green Bay HC Matt LaFleur is a good man for the job. No, Savion won’t be the next Randy Moss, but his size and athleticism give him a much higher ceiling than his fourth-round rookie ADP suggests.”
– Pat Fitzmaurice (FantasyPros)
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