What if your favorite NFL stars landed in the perfect situation for fantasy football dominance? That’s the question we posed to our Featured Pros, and their answers could shape your draft strategy in a big way. In this article, our expert analysts reveal their NFL Dream Landing Spots for 2025 Fantasy Football, highlighting ideal team fits and scenarios that could maximize player value. Whether it’s a rookie landing in a high-powered offense or a player joining a team that unlocks their full potential, these dream pairings are built for fantasy greatness. Let’s dive into what the experts are hoping for in 2025.
NFL Dream Landing Spots for 2025 Fantasy Football
Which RB are you monitoring heading into the NFL Draft because you feel the right landing spot could make them a potential sleeper in 2025 Fantasy Football leagues?
Bhayshul Tuten
“Although I suspect Virginia Tech’s Bhayshul Tuten is on the mind of many fans, what is intriguing to me about him is his size and speed. At 5-foot-9 and 206 pounds with a combine-best 4.32 40 and 1.49 10-yard split, he’s a fast and stocky running back. For example, former Jaguars RB Maurice Jones-Drew was 5-foot-7 and 210 pounds with sub-4.4 speed. Tuten could be something special if given three-down opportunities.”
– Matt De Lima (DraftKings)
“Bhayshul Tuten out of Virginia Tech simply blows people away, literally and figuratively. Tuten set the pace for the fastest 40 time at the Combine, combining speed with the physical prowess that he brings to the table. He doesn’t shy away from contact; he even embraces that contact. Tuten is a big play simply waiting to happen, and even if he is a bit undersized for what NFL teams might look for in a starting running back, this kid can play. Putting him in a committee early on to showcase his stuff is ideal, giving him a chance to learn and grow in the NFL. In the right situation, Tuten could be a star.”
– Ed Birdsall (Talking Points Sports)
Montrell Johnson
“Here’s a Ringo two-for-one special, and included is my longshot special, Montrell Johnson. Montrell is fast (he ran a 4.41 forty time) and has an ideal build at 216 lbs. to handle a bell cow role, if given the chance. Ringo’s comp- Montrell Johnson reminds me a little of former Broncos’ Hall-of-Fame RB, Terrell Davis. As for Bhayshul “Rootin'” Tuten, he’s the fastest RB north, south, east, and west of the Pecos, in the 2025 NFL Draft, according to Yosemite Sam Ringo. Only his stature/build at 5’9″, 206 lbs. might limit his fantasy ceiling. Ringo’s comp- a smaller version of former Bronco and Redskin, Clinton Portis.”
– Mark Ringo (Sleepers and Busts)
Jaydon Blue
“Jaydon Blue is a name I think will be called much earlier than many expect in the NFL Draft. He’s being overlooked in the dynasty community because he’s undersized and never really broke out in college. We’re quick to forget this guy had to compete alongside four NFL guys in Bijan Robinson, Jonathon Brooks, Roschon Johnson, and Keilan Robinson. Blue may be the best pass-catching RB in this draft class and has some serious juice to his game. If he lands on a team like the Kansas City Chiefs, it’s wheels up.”
– Jim Moorman (Dynasty Football Factory)
“Jaydon Blue might not get picked until Day 3 of the NFL Draft, making him a third-round or later pick in dynasty superflex rookie drafts. However, the former Texas star has fantasy upside, especially in PPR leagues. Last year, he was the Longhorns’ best overall running back, displaying home run speed on the ground and impact plays in the passing game. Blue had 176 touches for 1,098 scrimmage yards and 14 touchdowns in 15 contests last season. If he can land in a fantasy-friendly offense, don’t be surprised if Blue has flex value as a rookie.”
– Mike Fanelli (FantasyPros)
Jarquez Hunter
“Jarquez Hunter is likely a Day 3 pick but has the goods to emerge as a lead early-down back as a rookie. He ran for 1,201 yards on 6.4 yards per carry last year, ranking second in rush yards over expected per attempt and third in breakaway rate among the 31 RBs at the Combine.”
– Jared Smola (Draft Sharks)
Damien Martinez
“This RB class is so deep that I could make a case for any of about 20 players. I’ll go with Damien Martinez. He plays at somewhere between 215 and 225 pounds, and yet he moves like he weighs 195. Martinez looks so smooth picking his way through traffic on inside runs, and he’s big and strong enough to power his way through tackles. If Martinez lands in a favorable spot, or if injuries create an opportunity, Martinez could be fantasy-relevant as a rookie.”
– Pat Fitzmaurice (FantasyPros)
Jordan James
“I’m closely monitoring Jordan James from Oregon as a potential sleeper for 2025 fantasy football leagues. His compact 5’9″, 205-pound frame, combined with elite vision and a sub-4.5 40-yard dash, makes him a versatile three-down threat with strong receiving skills. Projected as a third-to-fourth-round pick, James could land in a favorable spot like Denver or Pittsburgh, where a clear path to touches could elevate him to RB2 or flex status. His efficiency (top-5 FBS yards per snap in 2024) and under-the-radar draft buzz keep his fantasy ADP low, amplifying his sleeper potential. The right team fit could unlock significant value in PPR leagues.”
– Aaron St Denis (Fantasy Sports Advice Network)
R.J. Harvey
“I’ll be watching every moment of the NFL Draft, waiting in anticipation for R.J. Harvey’s landing spot. Harvey has a three-down skill set and is a big play waiting to happen. He’s my answer to the question: “Who could be this year’s Bucky Irving?” If Harvey gets the runway to earn a starting job in 2025, he could take off and carry Fantasy GMs to championships.”
– Derek Brown (FantasyPros)
Quinshon Judkins
“Quinshon Judkins has the makeup of a bell-cow RB at the NFL level. The Ohio State product proved at the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine that he has the requisite athleticism and size to be a great fantasy football RB, assuming he can get favorable draft capital and a landing spot. He ran a sub-4.5 40-yard dash at 221 pounds. I don’t think he goes Day 1, but a high-end Round 2 draft capital on the Browns could vault him over a Day 1 RB in a less favorable RB spot.”
– Andrew Erickson (FantasyPros)
Cam Skattebo
“Cam Skattebo has been a polarizing player the past couple of months when it comes to the draft, but I like what I saw from him at Arizona State. He may not have the upside speed like some of these other running backs, but he has great contact balance and is a very good pass catcher. If he goes to a team like the Commanders or the Texans, there is a lot of potential for him to have a significant role in 2025, especially in PPR leagues.”
– Joey Meinerding (Fantasy Dink)
Which WR are you monitoring heading into the NFL Draft because you feel the right landing spot could make them a potential sleeper in 2025 Fantasy Football leagues?
Luther Burden
“Luther Burden has been on cruise control for about 18 months, and I think once he gets in the NFL, he will turn it on again. Playing for Missouri last year did him a disservice, as that offense was a total joke. I’m upside-minded, and I believe his potential is the best in this draft class, given his blend of receiver chops, route tree, hands, speed, suddenness, and short-area burst.”
– Matt De Lima (DraftKings)
“Outside the No. 1 answer (Travis Hunter), Missouri’s Luther Burden. The polarizing rookie WR is one of the most landing-spot dependent WRs in this year’s draft class. His crazy productive sophomore season, followed by a disappointing 2024 campaign, paints his boom-bust profile perfectly. So many schemed touches within 10 yards of the line of scrimmage suggest he is far from a finished product, but in a Kyle Shanahan-esque scheme, Burden could thrive as the next Deebo Samuel hybrid prototype. I would love to see him on the Commanders, Texans, Broncos, 49ers, or Titans. Don’t love him on teams such as the Browns, Patriots, or Panthers.”
– Andrew Erickson (FantasyPros)
Efton Chism
“Nobody is talking about Efton Chism out of Eastern Washington, but this kid can play and is live to go Day 3 in the draft. He attended the same school Cooper Kupp did, posting nearly 4,000 receiving yards and 37 touchdowns during his career. If Chism lands on a team that could use a slot receiver, he could see the field right away. I’d love to see him land on the Rams and take on that Cooper Kupp role. The Raiders would be a fun fit as well. They desperately need receivers, and Geno Smith generally has a lower ADOT.”
– Jim Moorman (Dynasty Football Factory)
Jayden Higgins
“I’ve talked about him throughout the pre-draft process, and I will do it again. Jayden Higgins, formerly of Iowa State, is going to be an absolute stud in the NFL regardless of where he ends up. His combination of size, speed, and overall athletic ability makes him someone that fantasy managers need to be keeping an eye on in 2025. Stick him in an offense where there is a consistent, proven passer of the football, for example, Buffalo or Kansas City, and you have yourself a gem. He could sneak into the back end of the 1st round Thursday night, and whichever team lands him is getting themselves a heck of a football player.”
– Ed Birdsall (Talking Points Sports)
“Jayden Higgins is one of my favorite wide receivers in the draft class. Last year, he formed an excellent 1-2 punch at wide receiver for Iowa State, totaling 87 receptions for 1,183 receiving yards and nine touchdowns. More importantly, Higgins can make plays at all three levels, including downfield, where his 4.47 40-yard dash speed and 6’4″ frame make him a mismatch weapon. The former Iowa State star gives off similar vibes to Nico Collins coming out of Michigan in 2021. Hopefully, Higgins doesn’t have to wait two years for a capable quarterback like Collins to have fantasy success.”
– Mike Fanelli (FantasyPros)
Isaiah Bond
“Last month, I mentioned one of my sleepers was Isaiah Bond. Since that writing, Bond has been charged with sexual assault. It’s important to note that Isaiah maintains his innocence, but this is certainly an important and fluid situation to keep an eye on, in addition to where he lands in the draft. Talent-wise, Bond’s speed and route running are his calling cards. Bond was a high school sprint champion in Georgia (4.35 forty time at his pro day), and his explosiveness isn’t limited to the track. It clearly shows up on tape. If Bond’s off-the-field troubles get resolved, he has the talent to make an immediate impact in the NFL, especially on a high-octane passing offense. Ringo’s comp- Jaylen Waddle.”
– Mark Ringo (Sleepers and Busts)
Tory Horton
“Tory Horton is flying under the radar because of the knee injury that limited him to five games last year. He’s healthy now, though, blazing a 4.41-second 40 time at the Combine. A lanky downfield playmaker, Horton topped 1,100 yards in both 2022 and 2023 – and then averaged 71 yards per game in 2024.”
– Jared Smola (Draft Sharks)
“I’m tracking Tory Horton from Colorado State as a potential sleeper wide receiver for 2025 fantasy football leagues. At 6’2″ and 196 pounds, Horton’s size, strong hands, and 4.41 40-yard dash make him a versatile X-receiver with a knack for contested catches and big plays (96 catches, 1,136 yards, 8 TDs in 2023). Despite a 2024 knee injury cutting his season short, his All-Mountain West honors and route-running ability suggest he could thrive in the NFL if fully recovered. Projected as a Day 3 pick, Horton’s low ADP makes him a steal if he lands in a pass-heavy offense like the Chargers or Patriots, where he could emerge as a WR3 or flex option. His sleeper potential hinges on draft capital and a team with an immediate need for outside receivers.”
– Aaron St Denis (Fantasy Sports Advice Network)
Jaylin Noel
“Jaylin Noel seems like one of the more NFL-ready receivers in the class because he’s so quick and such an advanced route runner. Noel is likely to be a Day 2 NFL Draft pick, and while other likely Day 2 picks might have more upside, Noel probably has a higher floor and is a better bet to immediately help his NFL employer and his fantasy investors.”
– Pat Fitzmaurice (FantasyPros)
“Jaylin Noel has gained some traction the past few weeks, and rightfully so. Not only did he have a fast 40-yard time, but he is fast in everything and anything he does on the football field. He could excel in an offense like the Rams or the Packers, where he doesn’t need a lot of targets to make an impact for fantasy.”
– Joey Meinerding (Fantasy Dink)
Elijhah Badger
“I’ll keep bringing up Elijhah Badger. The talented underneath tackle breaker who seamlessly turned into a downfield threat in his final season at Florida could shock people. His medicals hopefully come back clean (back injury in 2023), and a team invests early Day 3 capital into his NFL future. He has the talent to earn a prominent role in an NFL passing attack quickly.”
– Derek Brown (FantasyPros)
Which QB or TE are you monitoring heading into the NFL Draft because you feel the right landing spot could make them a potential sleeper in 2025 Fantasy Football leagues?
Tyler Warren
“There’s a reason in today’s college football and NIL world that no wide receivers wanted to play for Penn State last season. They knew Tyler Warren was going to feast, and he did. Even if he’s a top-10 pick, he’ll shine wherever he ends up sooner or later, regardless of system or quarterback. He is George Kittle 2.0.”
– Matt De Lima (DraftKings)
“All of the talk at the tight end position is around Tyler Warren, and rightfully so. Warren, the former Penn State Nittany Lion, is a stud. He can do it all, and is a starting TE from the second he is drafted. However, Colston Loveland is being slept on. His ceiling, in the appropriate landing spot, is as high as Warren given his playmaking abilities, specifically his ability to catch the football. Loveland can be used as a chess piece in any offense, and can even operate as an outside receiver if need be. Say Loveland is drafted by the Los Angeles Chargers to be reunited with his former coach Jim Harbaugh at Michigan and to catch passes from Justin Herbert, Loveland can absolutely deliver right away and become a reliable fantasy option for 2025.”
– Ed Birdsall (Talking Points Sports)
Oronde Gadsden
“Oronde Gadsden is one of my favorite prospects in this class, and I’d love to see him go early on Day 3 to a TE-needy team. Gadsden was an early breakout for Syracuse and is an elite athlete. He’s a converted tight end (from wide receiver), which is apparent when you watch his film, as all his movements are so fluid and natural. Oh yeah, and he comes from NFL bloodlines. Oronde’s dad played six years for the Miami Dolphins. I wouldn’t mind Miami as a landing spot, with Jonnu entering his final year on contract.”
– Jim Moorman (Dynasty Football Factory)
Oronde Gadsden is closer to a big slot receiver than a tight end, which is perfect for fantasy production. The 243-pounder topped 900 receiving yards in both of his final two college seasons, leaving Syracuse with a career 14.0 yards per catch.”
– Jared Smola (Draft Sharks)
Quinn Ewers
“Quinn Ewers is arguably one of the most polarizing quarterbacks in the draft class. Some love his high moments at Texas, while others are scared off by his low moments and injury history. Yet, he has talent and experience, totaling 36 starts over the past three seasons in Austin. However, it might be best for Ewers to spend the 2025 season learning on the bench behind a veteran. The ideal landing spot for him is the Los Angeles Rams. He would have a year or two to learn from Matthew Stafford and Sean McVay before taking over running a fantasy-friendly offense. If Ewers lands in Los Angeles, the former Texas star will be my most drafted rookie quarterback this year.”
– Mike Fanelli (FantasyPros)
Jalen Milroe
“Jalen Milroe. He’s a sensational, blazing-fast runner who could provide the sort of rushing production that fantasy gamers get from Lamar Jackson. But Milroe is very much a work in progress as a passer. His arm strength is more than adequate, but his accuracy and decision-making are CFL-level at the moment. If Milroe goes to a team with a clever playcaller and a good support system, he could become a cheat-code quarterback who piles up so many rushing points that anything he provides in the passing game is frosting on the cake.”
– Pat Fitzmaurice (FantasyPros)
“If Alabama QB Jalen Milroe goes anywhere with a chance to see the field, he is going to be immediately fantasy football relevant based on the value he can add with his rushing. During his career with the Crimson Tide, Milroe totaled 2,038 rushing yards and 33 rushing TDs, averaging 75.5 rushing yards per game on nearly 12 carries per game. Would love to see him in Cleveland, where he could reunite with his former OC, Tommy Rees.”
– Andrew Erickson (FantasyPros)
Gunnar Helm
“I’m keeping a close eye on Gunnar Helm from Texas as a potential sleeper tight end for 2025 fantasy football leagues. At 6’5″ and 250 pounds, Helm’s breakout 2024 season (60 catches, 786 yards, 7 TDs) showcased his receiving ability and yards-after-catch prowess, ranking him among the top tight ends in missed tackles forced. Projected as a Day 3 pick, his sleeper status is bolstered by a likely low ADP, but his functional blocking and reliable hands could earn him early playing time. A landing spot like the Seattle Seahawks or New Orleans Saints, where pass-heavy schemes and quarterback play could maximize his targets, might unlock TE1 potential. His combine performance (4.67 40-yard dash) and rising draft buzz make him a name to watch for fantasy upside.”
– Aaron St Denis (Fantasy Sports Advice Network)
Elijah Arroyo
“I can’t wait to see where Elijah Arroyo lands in the NFL Draft. I expect to hear his name called early on Day 2 of the draft. If he lands with the Chargers or Jets (if they avoid tight end in round 1), he could earn the starting job out of camp and become the second target in those respective passing attacks by midseason.”
– Derek Brown (FantasyPros)
Mason Taylor
“Mason Taylor is probably the third-best tight end in this draft behind Warren and Loveland, yet he is still very talented and can make an impact from a fantasy perspective. He has some good hands and does everything right, and being the son of Hall of Famer Jason Taylor doesn’t hurt. If he lands with a team like the Rams or the Chargers (if they don’t take Loveland or Warren in the first round), he could have an immediate impact on the offenses.”
– Joey Meinerding (Fantasy Dink)
Mason Taylor | Elijah Arroyo
“You know you’re getting old when you have seen both a father and son play football, ugh! Mason Taylor is the son of former Miami DE Jason Taylor. And, like his Hall-of-Fame dad, Mason is very athletic. He impressed at the Senior Bowl by consistently creating separation against some of the best defensive players in the country. In addition to Taylor, keep an eye on where TE Elijah Arroyo lands in the draft (current ranking TE 40). Scouts rave about his speed and athletic ability. Ringo’s comp- a shorter version of Jimmy Graham.”
– Mark Ringo (Sleepers and Busts)
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