5 Dynasty Rookie Draft Sleepers (2025 Fantasy Football)

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Dynasty Rookie Draft Sleepers

Shedeur Sanders (QB – CLE)

Dynasty Rookie Draft Sleepers

Shedeur Sanders (QB – CLE)

Expected by many to be a first-round draft pick, Shedeur Sanders slid all the way into the fifth round before finally being selected by the Cleveland Browns. Despite the snub on draft weekend, Shedeur still has the makings of a solid starter because of his outstanding accuracy and his processing ability. He doesn’t have a rocket arm, but Shedeur has NFL-caliber velocity, and he has a nice, snappy release. He’s good at making presnap reads. He throws with anticipation. He has excellent mobility within the pocket. Unfortunately, Shedeur probably won’t deliver much fantasy value as a runner. But don’t dismiss Shedeur entirely in rookie drafts. He could be a nice value now that he’s likely to be taken in the later stages of drafts.

Elic Ayomanor (WR – TEN)

Hailing from noted football hotbed Medicine Hat, Alberta, Elic Ayomanor (pronounced “AY-o-manner”) is a lusty competitor who physically dominates cornerbacks and blocks his rear end off. Good luck trying to tackle him once Ayomanor gets the ball in his hands. He’s had some minor issues with drops. But if you have any questions about Ayomanor’s talent, ask Travis Hunter what he thinks of Ayomanor. When Stanford faced Colorado in 2023, Ayomanor lit up Hunter and the Buffaloes for 13 catches, 294 yards and three touchdowns in a 46-43 Stanford win. Ayomanor went to the Titans in the fourth round of the draft. He should have a chance to start right away and earn targets from fellow rookie Cam Ward.

Jordan James (RB – SF)

The 5-10, 210-pound Jordan James went to the 49ers in the fifth round of the NFL Draft, and while he’s likely to open the season No. 3 on the depth chart behind Christian McCaffrey and Isa has the potential to be a solid NFL committee back. His speed is ordinary, but James is a decisive runner who sees a hole and then charges through it. A physical runner, despite his modest frame, James keeps his legs churning through contact. He has a nose for the end zone, as evidenced by his 26 TD runs over the last two seasons.

Tahj Brooks (RB – CIN)

After running for more than 1,500 yards and scoring double-digit touchdowns in each of his last two college seasons at Texas Tech, Tahj Brooks now joins the Bengals, who could use him as a complement to 2024 breakout star Chase Brown. The thickly built Brooks has good contact balance and power. He’s also a useful pass catcher and a good pass blocker, so there are multiple ways for Brooks to earn snaps in Cincinnati.

Kyle Monangai (RB – CHI)

It seemed inevitable that the Bears would spend an early-round pick on a running back this year, but they waited until the seventh round before finally taking one: Kyle Monangai of Rutgers. If only the 5-9, 209-pound Kyle Monangai were a little bigger or a little faster. He’s an absolute warrior who runs like he’s 6-1, 225. Monangai ran for more than 1,200 yards in each of his final two seasons at Rutgers. He has terrific vision and instincts, and he’s a fighter who doesn’t go down easily. Despite his smaller frame, the lion-hearted Monangai will lower his shoulder and try to barrel over a tackler. He’s always falling forward at the end of runs. If Monangai were a prolific pass catcher, it would be easier to overlook his lack of size. Unfortunately, he had only 38 catches in 52 college games. There’s a chance he could carve out a role in Chicago, but it’s also possible the Bears will sign a veteran such as Nick Chubb or J.K. Dobbins, which would make it hard for Monangai to get on the field as a rookie.

2025 Dynasty Rookie Draft Rankings

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