Dynasty Rookie Mock Draft: Expert Picks (2025 Fantasy Football)

The 2025 offseason is upon us. While redraft fantasy football is months away, dynasty never stops! And the new dynasty season tends to start with dynasty rookie drafts. We’ll have you covered with our dynasty rookie draft rankings and advice to help you dominate your leagues. Here’s a look at a dynasty rookie mock draft using our free draft simulator. We dive into a few of the picks below.

Dynasty Rookie Mock Draft

Here’s a five-round, 1QB dynasty rookie mock draft. Here is the full draft board, and we dive into the dynasty rookie draft pick selection below.

Full Dynasty Rookie Draft Board

Dynasty Rookie Draft Picks

1.08 – Quinshon Judkins (RB – CLE)

The Cleveland Browns took Quinshon Judkins early in the second round of this year’s draft and will probably use him as their lead back, though he’ll have to fend off competition from veteran Jerome Ford and fellow rookie Dylan Sampson. A powerful, decisive runner with good contact balance and nifty feet, Quinshon Judkins had 1,567 rushing yards and 16 touchdowns as a true freshman at Ole Miss. His last two seasons were good but not quite as awe-inspiring. Judkins shared touches with TreVeyon Henderson last fall, but Judkins had 274 and 271 carries in his two seasons at Ole Miss, hinting at his NFL workhorse potential.
– Pat Fitzmaurice

2.08 – Jaylin Noel (WR – HOU)

Jaylin Noel is one of the most exciting under-the-radar rookie wideouts in the 2025 class. The 5’10”, 194-pound Iowa State product posted a 33% dominator rating in his final season and led the class in receiving yards on throws of 20+ air yards – despite suffering from some of the worst QB play. He’s a vertical slot weapon with elite athleticism, punt return ability, and strong production alongside fellow Texans rookie Jayden Higgins. Houston snagged Noel in the third round (79th overall), and while he may open the season behind Christian Kirk, the opportunity is there. With Kirk’s durability in question and Noel’s explosive playmaking, don’t be shocked if the rookie earns a major role down the stretch. Attached to C.J. Stroud in a high-powered offense, Noel is a strong second-round target.
– Andrew Erickson

3.08 – Pat Bryant (WR – DEN)

The Denver Broncos surprised everyone by selecting Pat Bryant in the third round of the NFL Draft. In the post-draft presser, Sean Payton compared Bryant’s game loosely to his former standout receiver, Michael Thomas. While I wasn’t head over heels in love with Bryant during the pre-draft process, this comparison and his surprising draft capital do raise the antenna. Bryant quietly checks the analytical boxes that we look for, ranking 18th in yards per route run and seventh in receiving grade in his final collegiate season (per PFF). He’s worth tossing a dart at, beginning somewhere in the third round of rookie drafts.
– Derek Brown

4.08 – 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.
– Pat Fitzmaurice

5.08 – Damien Martinez (RB – SEA)

The rugged tackle-breaking former Miami Hurricane was selected by the Seattle Seahawks in the seventh round of the NFL Draft. Martinez could easily hop former seventh-round pick Kenny McIntosh for the RB3 job for Seattle by Week 1. Last year, Martinez ranked eighth in yards after contact per attempt and 16th in elusive rating (per PFF). He’s another back worth a taxi squad spot after he likely falls to waivers post-rookie draft. If you feel the need or want to make sure that you secure his services, use your final-round pick on Martinez. Kenneth Walker is an unrestricted free agent after this season. Martinez could walk into 2026 as the RB2 on the depth chart behind only Zach Charbonnet.
– Derek Brown