This is what we’ve been waiting for, fantasy football enthusiasts. The NFL Draft is under way, and we finally get to see where the rookie prospects are going to launch their professional careers. And NFL Draft landing spots allow us to start to zero in on fantasy football and dynasty rookie draft advice.
Throughout the draft, we’ll take a closer look at fantasy-relevant prospects, giving you an overview of their strengths and weaknesses, and assessing their fantasy value in both redraft and dynasty formats.
Let’s dig into Day 2 picks and their fantasy football draft outlook and dynasty rookie draft advice. And you can also find our dynasty rookie draft outlook for Round 1 NFL Draft picks.
- Dynasty Fantasy Football Draft Kit
- Dynasty Rookie Draft Simulator
- DBro’s Dynasty Rookie Draft Primers
- NFL Draft Guide
Fantasy Football Dynasty Rookie Draft Outlook
Here’s what our fantasy football experts expect for each of the skill position players selected Day 2 of the 2025 NFL Draft.
Texans Draft Jayden Higgins
The Texans secured another weapon for C.J. Stroud in landing Jayden Higgins out of Iowa State. This is a 6-foot-4, 220-pound wideout with 4.47 speed, forming an imposing duo on the perimeter with Nico Collins. With Tank Dell‘s status in question due to a torn ACL and Christian Kirk more of a slot receiver, Higgins has an opportunity to establish himself as the number-two target in this passing game. With early second-round draft capital, expect Higgins to rise in dynasty ADP. I’d be willing to take him as the rookie WR5 (early 2nd round), behind Travis Hunter, Tetairoa McMillan, Matthew Golden, and Emeka Egbuka. You can make a legit argument for Higgins to be taken over Egbuka because there’s a higher ceiling here as a big-bodied deep threat. As for redraft leagues, Higgins is going to be a rock-solid sleeper wideout due to his skillset and landing spot.
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Browns Draft Quinshon Judkins
The Browns thought they had a running back who would be there and productive for years to come in Nick Chubb, but after a brutal injury in 2023, it was clear he wasn’t the same. Now, the Browns take a bruising 221-pound running back who also ran 4.48 in the 40-yard dash. He’s not used much as a receiver, but he should see plenty of touches right out of the gate. His value may be somewhat limited in PPR leagues due to that lack of receiving upside (22 catches in 2024 with Ohio State), but he’s still worthy of a mid-first-round dynasty rookie draft selection. He should have RB2 upside in redraft with the volume I expect him to see.
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Patriots Draft TreVeyon Henderson
I was hoping to see Henderson selected in the first round, but six picks into the second is still very solid draft capital for the second OSU back off the board. Henderson, an explosive back with elite receiving ability, will join Rhamondre Stevenson and Antonio Gibson in the Patriots’ backfield. The rookie is easily the most talented member of that trio and will claim a lead role sooner rather than later.
However, I don’t love this landing spot for Henderson. The biggest red flag in his profile is a lack of elite volume, meaning an NFL team might not choose to use him in a workhorse role. If he had landed in a completely empty backfield – for example Denver, where he was often mocked – that wouldn’t be much of a concern. New England might be willing to lean on Stevenson a bit to keep their rookie fresh. Moreover, the Patriots were the worst run-blocking team in the league in 2024, according to PFF. With that said, it’s hard to look too unfavorably on a hyper-efficient back with receiving chops and early second-round draft capital. Henderson should be viewed as a late first-rounder in Dynasty Rookie drafts.
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Bears Draft Luther Burden III
Burden is a very exciting prospect, but I hate this landing spot. The 39th overall pick is totally respectable draft capital, but Burden is somehow easily the lowest-drafted of the three weapons the Bears have added in the last two drafts. Rome Odunze was the ninth-overall pick a year ago, and Chicago added receiving TE Colston Loveland with the 10th-overall pick last night. Once we also consider D.J. Moore, this is an absurdly crowded group of weapons.
Normally, the right move in Dynasty is to fade concerns about crowded landing spots – things change fast in the NFL. But with this many young, highly drafted weapons in one spot (even DJM only just turned 28), it’s hard to see a path for Burden to be a target hog any time soon. On the bright side, this offense should be wheels up with Caleb Williams in year two and Ben Johnson at the helm. Still, with this absurd level of competition, Burden looks more like an early second-round Rookie pick than a late first at this point.
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Saints Draft Tyler Shough
With the uncertainty surrounding Derek Carr‘s shoulder injury, believe it or not, Tyler Shough could be in for a starting job. He’s been in college football since 2018 due to injury, so he’s mature and ready to go. He’s a big signal-caller at nearly 6’5″ and can also run, posting a 4.63 40-yard dash. Weapons like Chris Olave, Brandin Cooks, Rashid Shaheed and Alvin Kamara will be at his disposal. In redraft, I wouldn’t expect much. However, in dynasty, I’m a fan. He’s going to an offensive-minded head coach at Kellen Moore, and they drafted Kelvin Banks Jr. to help protect him. If you need immediate quarterback help, I’d be willing to overpay a bit, and you may need to. And hey, who knows, maybe they will get more weapons and protection for him later.
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Jets Draft Mason Taylor
The New York Jets had tight ends like Jeremy Ruckert and Stone Smartt on the roster, and now, they have a more receiving-focused option in Taylor. He’s not exactly an explosive athlete, but he should be a steady option, especially as he gets stronger for quarterback Justin Fields. Of course, in landing with the Jets and what I expect to be a more hard-nosed, run-first offense, I wouldn’t expect much for a bit out of Taylor. In redraft, he’s a non-factor or waiver wire filler at best. In dynasty, he doesn’t have a lot of competition long-term to for targets besides wide receiver Garrett Wilson. He’s worth a pick in the middle of the second round to see how he develops. At the top end of his development curve, he could be a Mark Andrews type.
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Rams Draft Terrance Ferguson
The Rams filled a major need by selecting Oregon tight end Terrance Ferguson. This plug-and-play starter does a great job generating yards after the catch, making him a perfect fit in Sean McVay’s offense, especially as an ancillary pass-catcher behind Puka Nacua and Davante Adams. Ferguson slots in at rookie TE4 in dynasty, behind Colston Loveland, Tyler Warren, and Mason Taylor — expect him to slot in at the 2nd/3rd round turn in average draft position. There’s a reasonable chance that Ferguson can finish ahead of Taylor in redraft leagues since he plays in a vastly superior offense with more passing volume.
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Seahawks Draft Elijah Arroyo
It’s been a long time since the Seahawks have had a fantasy-relevant tight end, but Arroyo has a shot to change that. Sometimes we have to think twice about trusting draft capital for tight ends, who are often selected for their blocking ability, but Arroyo is first and foremost a receiver. He ran over 50% of his routes from either out wide or in the slot in his final season at Miami, and that isn’t likely to change in the NFL.
However, that stat about playing in the slot makes this a bit of a confusing fit. Both of the Seahawks’ top two receivers, Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Cooper Kupp, ran the majority of their routes from the slot in 2024. Is Seattle really planning on giving routes and targets to Arroyo instead of one of those two wideouts? With that issue in mind, Arroyo looks like more of a third or even fourth-round Dynasty Rookie draft pick, even with this solid early second-round draft capital.
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Chargers Draft Tre Harris
The Chargers found a reliable receiving option in Ladd McConkey last year to man the slot. Now, they get a true outside option that likes to get down the field vertically, which fits quarterback Justin Herbert‘s playstyle perfectly. That said, Harris isn’t a speedster, running a 4.54 40-yard dash (35th percentile). He’s the type of player that if Herbert sees him facing one-on-one coverage, he’ll go to him as he’ll win many of those matchups. They drafted Omarion Hampton to play running back in the first round and signed Tyler Conklin at tight end, which will factor into Harris’s potential targets. The Chargers are certainly a team that wants to run the ball, but getting a weapon like Harris is encouraging for the passing attack. I’d be willing to spend a back-end of the first-round pick on Harris. This is a great landing spot overall.
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Raiders Draft Jack Bech
First of all, this is a win for Bech in terms of draft capital, who was projected to be a third-round pick. Beyond that, I also like this team fit for the Senior Bowl standout. Bech, who started his college career as a tight end for LSU, will certainly play second fiddle to a tight end in Brock Bowers. But the Raiders’ actual wide receiver group currently consists of Jakobi Meyers and not much else.
Meanwhile, Las Vegas’ offense should be much improved with Geno Smith under center and Chip Kelly at the helm. Even if he starts third on the pecking order behind Bowers and Meyers, Bech should eventually get a shot to produce. Considering this draft capital, he should rise to be a solid second-round pick in Dynasty Rookie drafts.
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Broncos Draft RJ Harvey
The Broncos got their new running back in RJ Harvey from UCF. This is a 5-foot-9, 205-pound back with 4.4 speed and strong college production, rushing for 1,400+ yards in each of his last two seasons. Sean Payton spoke about wanting to add an RB who can make an impact in the receiving game. Harvey fits the bill, combining for 39 catches from 2023-2024. There’s also home run speed and terrific contact balance in this profile. It’s a fantastic landing spot for Harvey, since the runway is clear for him to lead this backfield in touches, with only Audric Estime and Jaleel McLaughlin as competition. This should be a major riser in dynasty drafts with this landing spot, slotting in behind Ashton Jeanty, Omarion Hampton, and TreVeyon Henderson. I’d rank Harvey ahead of Quinshon Judkins because of the upside in the passing game. Look for Payton to put the former UCF back in a good position to succeed as the lead runner in this backfield.
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Browns Draft Harold Fannin Jr.
Harold Fannin Jr. is a highly productive tight end who put up an impressive 117 catches for 1,555 yards and 10 touchdowns in his final season at Bowling Green. With this pick, the Browns add a complementary piece to David Njoku, who is still a stud tight end in his own right. The landing spot for Fannin isn’t ideal for redraft leagues, as the Browns still have an unclear quarterback situation with target competition that includes Njoku and Jerry Jeudy. But the talent is there for Fannin to make a long-term impact, so he’s still a viable pick in round three in dynasty leagues. I like this pick because the Browns are building up their offense for whoever they decide to take at quarterback. This team’s franchise signal-caller will likely come in the 2026 draft, so it’s a good idea to improve the supporting cast until then.
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Patriots Draft Kyle Williams
Wow. I love this pick as a massive Kyle Williams fan. Coming out of Washington State, he flew a bit under the radar, but Williams ran a 4.40 40-yard dash. He’s explosive, has speed, and is an excellent route runner. He’ll be competing for outside receiving snaps with only Kayshon Boutte and DeMario Douglas standing in his way. If I was picking at the top portion of the second round in dynasty rookie drafts, I’d take him. I’m a huge believer in the talent, and it won’t take long for him to start getting meaningful snaps and become a starter.
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Lions Draft Isaac TeSlaa
TeSlaa didn’t start many games in college football, but his athleticism is certainly something that cannot be ignored. He finished in the 74th percentile or better in the 40-yard dash, vertical jump, broad jump, 20-yard shuttle, and 10-yard split. This past season, on 28 catches, he averaged north of 19 yards per reception. Oh yeah, did I mention he’s just under 6-foot-4? Tim Patrick is one of their outside receivers and only signed to a one-year deal. So, there’s potential here for him to become a starter, perhaps by next season. This is a gamble on the athletic traits, but I believe. I’d take him somewhere in the middle of the second to the beginning of the third round. This offense will be productive, and TeSlaa could become a key component.
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Broncos Draft Pat Bryant
Pat Bryant is a big-bodied possession receiver with the size you want at 6-foot-2, 204 pounds. While there’s not a lot of speed here (4.61 40-yard dash), this is a player who put up 984 yards and 10 touchdowns in his final season at Illinois. This could end up being a good fit in Sean Payton’s offense, as we’ve seen other possession wideouts thrive in his scheme, such as Marques Colston. With that said, this felt like a bit of a reach with Jaylin Noel on the board. You can take a shot in the third round of dynasty leagues because there’s opportunity behind Courtland Sutton here, but it’s not a priority pick by any means.
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Texans Draft Jaylin Noel
After taking Jayden Higgins in the second round, the Texans doubled down on wide receiver with Jaylin Noel of Iowa State in what looks like a great value. This is a 5-foot-10, 194-pound wideout with 4.39 speed who can make an impact after the catch. Look for him to line up in the slot, sharing time there with Christian Kirk, who is coming back from a broken collarbone. It wouldn’t surprise me to see Noel take some time to make an impact in Houston, since this is such a crowded WR room. I’d be willing to take a shot on Noel in the late third round of dynasty drafts as an upside stash. As for redraft leagues, this looks like a player to target in deeper formats or best ball tournaments, where you’re looking to build a stack for a higher weekly ceiling. I’d bet on Higgins making more of an immediate impact for the Texans. With that said, this was a good move, as it was a best-player-available type of pick.
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Steelers Draft Kaleb Johnson
The Steelers added a committee partner for Jaylen Warren in Kaleb Johnson from Iowa. This is a bruising back who was productive in college, winning Big Ten RB of the Year after putting up 1,537 rushing yards in his final season. While it’s likely that Warren works as the 1A in this backfield, don’t be surprised if Johnson steals red-zone work or even completely takes over the Najee Harris role from last season. It’s clear that the Steelers want to have more of a committee, which is why they invested a Day 2 pick in Johnson despite a clear need at quarterback and Shedeur Sanders still on the board. I like targeting Johnson in the late second round of dynasty drafts. As for redraft leagues, this is a great bench stash in hopes he can earn a larger role and take over for Warren. You have to love that Johnson got third-round draft capital, as this makes it more likely that he can earn an immediate role.
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Packers Draft Savion Williams
I love how the Packers made wide receiver a priority in this draft, securing Savion Williams in the third even after using their first on Matthew Golden. Williams is a 6-foot-4, 222-pound wideout with 4.48 speed. While he’s raw as a route-runner, you have to love the tools here, especially with his ability to break tackles and generate yards after the catch. There’s a reasonable chance that it will take some time for Williams to make an impact in this crowded Packers’ wide receiver room. This feels like a swing for upside for the Packers, where they’re willing to take some risk. I’d target Williams in the late third round in dynasty leagues, but you can leave him until the final rounds in deeper redraft formats. With that said, I’m a fan of this pick because the Packers clearly needed to add talent at receiver, even in a crowded group.
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Seahawks Draft Jalen Milroe
The Seahawks head coach, Mike Macdonald, was the defensive coordinator for the Ravens from 2022 to 2023. Over that time, he saw another explosive signal-caller, Lamar Jackson, dominate. Milroe isn’t Jackson by any means yet, but the tools cannot be ignored. Shoot, he’s probably faster than Jackson. He has accuracy issues, takes too long to throw, and takes too many sacks, but this is the type of player that, if he sits for the entirety of Sam Darnold‘s three-year contract, it’ll be worth it. I’d spend a third or fourth-round pick in dynasty drafts to stash him. If his development comes along properly, he could be an explosive option at the position in a few years.
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Browns Draft Dillon Gabriel
The Browns quarterback depth chart includes Joe Flacco, Kenny Pickett, and Deshaun Watson. We know Watson is on his way out the door. Pickett was traded for, and Flacco is a fan favorite. Gabriel played 64 games in college, and he’ll come in and immediately compete for a spot on the roster. That said, he’s got height, weight, and size concerns. He’s listed at just over 5-foot-11 (3rd percentile) and 205 pounds (7th percentile). Also, he’s a left, so that would be quite different for any NFL team. I do think that, if he was called on to start a game in mid-season, he would hold his own with his quick feet and release. He’s worth a late-round dynasty pick, as there are some avenues to see the field.
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Vikings Draft Tai Felton
The Vikings added a receiver to join Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison in Tai Felton, a 6-foot-1, 183-pound wideout out of Maryland with 4.37 speed. You have to like the production in Felton’s final season, where he put up 1,124 yards and nine touchdowns. This is a deep threat who can be a viable ancillary pass-catcher next to Jefferson and Addison. With that said, it’s hard to feel comfortable investing anything more than a fourth-rounder in dynasty drafts. It’s not a great landing spot for Felton’s fantasy value, but perhaps he can develop into an upside WR4 in fantasy. The only place where I’d draft Felton in other formats is in the last couple rounds of a large-field Best Ball tournament as a piece to a Vikings stack.
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