The 2025 NFL Draft is in the rearview mirror, meaning it’s time for dynasty rookie drafts. So, let’s not waste any time and dive into a three-round, 10-team, 1QB mock draft with non-PPR scoring.
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Dynasty Rookie 1QB Mock Draft
Round 1
Pick 1.01 – Ashton Jeanty (RB – LV)
Jeanty is the clear-cut No. 1 pick in dynasty rookie drafts, regardless of the scoring or format. He was the top running back in college football, totaling more yards after contact than any other player had total rushing yards. Not only does Jeanty have high-end draft capital behind him, but he landed in an excellent spot for his fantasy value. Expect Pete Carroll to make him the focal point of the offense and his new Marshawn Lynch.
Pick 1.02 – Omarion Hampton (RB – LAC)
The former North Carolina star should be a top-five pick in every dynasty rookie draft. Unfortunately, fantasy players must play the long game with Hampton. The Chargers signed Najee Harris in free agency and could bring back J.K. Dobbins. Therefore, Hampton will be part of a crowded backfield this upcoming season. However, he should be the featured guy starting in 2026. The former North Carolina star will thrive as the featured guy in Jim Harbaugh’s offense.
Pick 1.03 – Quinshon Judkins (RB – CLE)
Judkins wasn’t the Browns’ first or most talked-about pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. However, he is the team’s most valuable fantasy asset. Cleveland has always wanted a run-first offense under head coach Kevin Stefanski. Therefore, Judkins should become the team’s new Nick Chubb, providing fantasy value early in his career. While the Browns’ offensive line is far from an elite unit, it can block well enough for Judkins to succeed.
Pick 1.04 – Tetairoa McMillan (WR – CAR)
Carolina is an up-and-coming offense with Bryce Young under center. However, the team lacked a go-to No. 1 wide receiver until they drafted McMillan in the first round. The former Arizona star had at least 1,300 receiving yards and eight touchdowns in back-to-back years to end his college career. While Xavier Legette and Jalen Coker had solid moments as rookies, they won’t keep McMillan from seeing over 140 targets as a rookie.
Pick 1.05 – TreVeyon Henderson (RB – NE)
No one expected the Patriots to spend a high draft pick on a running back after investments into Rhamondre Stevenson and Antonio Gibson over the past few years. Yet, Henderson was the team’s early second-round pick and new lead running back. The former Ohio State star is an explosive runner who can play a massive role in the passing game. While Stevenson and Gibson should still have a role, the backfield now belongs to Henderson.
Pick 1.06 – Travis Hunter (WR – JAX)
Unfortunately, Ashton Jeanty is the only elite prospect in the draft class. However, Hunter would be an elite prospect if he only played offense. Reportedly, the Jaguars will allow Hunter to play both sides of the ball, but primarily be used on offense. While Brian Thomas Jr. had an impressive rookie season, the rest of Jacksonville’s receiving core is lackluster. Hunter is the biggest boom-or-bust prospect in the draft class, but is worthy of a top-six pick.
Pick 1.07 – Tyler Warren (TE – IND)
Warren was my favorite prospect heading into the NFL Draft, taking him as early as pick 1.02 in rookie mock drafts. Unfortunately, his fantasy value took a hit following the NFL Draft, coming off the board as the second tight end. More importantly, the Colts have the worst quarterback situation in the NFL. Yet, fantasy players should avoid making the mistake of letting Warren become this year’s Brock Bowers, sliding down draft boards because of his less-than-ideal situation.
Pick 1.08 – Colston Loveland (TE – CHI
Many had Tyler Warren as the top tight end in their rookie rankings before the NFL Draft. However, Loveland will go ahead of him in some rookie drafts because of draft capital and landing spot. While the Bears have Cole Kmet, the veteran has an out in his contract after the 2025 season. Furthermore, Loveland can play all over the field, giving Ben Johnson a creative new toy for Caleb Williams in his offense.
Pick 1.09 – Matthew Golden (WR – GB)
Green Bay spent a Day 1 pick on Golden, making him the first wide receiver they drafted with a first-round pick since Javon Walker in the 2002 NFL Draft. However, the former Texas star should have an immediate impact with the Packers. Meanwhile, Christian Watson is coming off a torn ACL and might miss most of the upcoming season, Dontayvion Wicks has struggled with drops, and Jayden Reed had a rough second half to last year.
Pick 1.10 – Emeka Egbuka (WR – TB)
Unfortunately, Egbuka’s short-term fantasy value took a tremendous hit when the Buccaneers drafted him. Mike Evans is the team’s clear-cut No. 1 wide receiver, while Tampa Bay signed Chris Godwin to a massive extension this offseason. Meanwhile, Jalen McMillan had a strong finish to his rookie year. Egbuka is a talented player, but stuck in a crowded wide receiver room. However, he should have a starting role after the upcoming season when Evans’ contract expires.
Round 2
Pick 2.01 – Cam Ward (QB – TEN)
The 2025 NFL Draft class lacked star power at the quarterback position. Furthermore, Ward is the only quarterback who should get drafted in the top 20 picks in a 1QB rookie draft. The former Miami star will be the Titans’ Week 1 starter. While Tennessee lacks an elite set of weapons, they improved their offensive line in free agency while adding a couple of wide receivers in the NFL Draft, giving Ward fantasy upside as a rookie.
Pick 2.02 – Kaleb Johnson (RB – PIT)
Johnson was the sixth running back selected in the NFL Draft and a third-round selection. However, the former Iowa star is one of the best values in dynasty rookie drafts. He landed in an excellent spot, replacing Najee Harris in the Steelers’ offense. While Jaylen Warren is still around, he is playing on a one-year deal and struggled last season. Johnson should be a focal point of the offense, especially with a lackluster set of quarterbacks on the roster.
Pick 2.03 – RJ Harvey (RB – DEN)
Many will want to draft Harvey in the first round of their dynasty rookie drafts. While fantasy players can make an argument for the former UCF star, he slides into the second round of this mock draft because I’m a big fan of Kaleb Johnson. However, Harvey could be the second-best rookie running back this upcoming season because of his landing spot. He is now the lead back for the Broncos in an extremely fantasy-friendly offense.
Pick 2.04 – Jayden Higgins (WR – HOU)
Higgins is one of my favorite wide receivers in the draft class. He reminded many scouts of Nico Collins, which makes his landing spot an interesting one. However, the former Iowa State star will walk into the No. 3 wide receiver role as a rookie, playing opposite Collins with Christian Kirk in the slot. Furthermore, no one on the roster can keep Higgins from becoming C.J. Stroud’s No. 2 guy in the passing game starting in 2026.
Pick 2.05 – Tre Harris (WR – LAC)
Los Angeles hit a home run with their second-round pick last year, as Ladd McConkey turned into a superstar as a rookie. While he won’t have the same success, Harris landed in the perfect spot for his fantasy value. He is a big-play touchdown machine, totaling at least 935 receiving yards and seven touchdowns in three consecutive years to end his college career. Harris should be the Chargers’ No. 2 wide receiver as a rookie.
Pick 2.06 – Luther Burden III (WR – CHI)
The Bears didn’t waste any time during the 2025 NFL Draft, using their top two picks to improve Caleb Williams’ receiving core. Burden will be one of the more controversial picks in rookie drafts. Some believe he will fill the Amon-Ra St. Brown role in Ben Johnson’s offense. Others think Burden joined a crowded wide receiver core with DJ Moore and Rome Odunze ahead of him on the depth chart. Either way, he is worth a second-round pick.
Pick 2.07 – Elijah Arroyo (TE – SEA)
Fantasy players will have to wait a year to see Arroyo as a full-time player. Noah Fant is heading into the final year of his contract this upcoming season, allowing the rookie to take over as the starter in 2026. Furthermore, Arroyo could be the team’s No. 2 option in the passing game behind Jaxon Smith-Njigba starting next year. While he had limited production in college, Arroyo is full of raw athletic talent.
Pick 2.08 – Kyle Williams (WR – NE)
The Patriots spend most of their NFL Draft picks on improving Drake Maye’s supporting cast. However, Williams was the only wide receiver the team drafted. He is an explosive receiver who reminds some of Tyler Lockett. More importantly, Williams has a clear pathway to a starting role. Stefon Diggs is the only proven wide receiver on the roster. Therefore, Williams only has to beat out DeMario Douglas and last year’s disappointing rookie duo to earn a starting spot.
Pick 2.09 – Harold Fannin Jr. (TE – CLE)
The former Bowling Green star was one of the younger prospects in the class, turning 21 in July. Yet, Fannin had one of the best seasons by a tight end in college football history in 2024, leading the FBS in receptions (117) and receiving yards (1,555). David Njoku’s days in Cleveland are numbered as he is a free agent after the upcoming season, meaning Fannin could be the starter at some point this year.
Pick 2.10 – Jack Bech (WR – LV)
While the Raiders didn’t draft a quarterback until the sixth round, their passing attack should be significantly better after trading for Geno Smith earlier in the offseason. Bech had a career year in 2024, totaling 1,034 receiving yards and nine touchdowns. More importantly, the former TCU is already locked into the team’s No. 2 wide receiver role. Furthermore, Bech could take over as Smith’s top guy behind Brock Bowers, starting in 2026 when Jakobi Meyers’ contract expires.
Round 3
- Pick 3.01 – Terrance Ferguson (TE – LAR)
- Pick 3.02 – Jaxson Dart (QB – NYG)
- Pick 3.03 – Mason Taylor (TE – NYJ)
- Pick 3.04 – Cam Skattebo (RB – NYG)
- Pick 3.05 – Jaydon Blue (RB – DAL)
- Pick 3.06 – Bhayshul Tuten (RB – JAX)
- Pick 3.07 – Jaylin Noel (WR – HOU)
- Pick 3.08 – Jalen Milroe (QB – SEA)
- Pick 3.09 – Jarquez Hunter (RB – LAR)
- Pick 3.10 – Woody Marks (RB – HOU)
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